2-bedroom home designed for modern, low-maintenance living

Overview of the 2-Bedroom House Plan

This floor plan represents a compact, efficient single-story 2-bedroom home designed for modern, low-maintenance living. The overall footprint measures approximately 40 feet by 30 feet based on scaled dimensions in inches, approximately 480 inches wide by 360 inches deep excluding projections, making it ideal for first-time homebuyers, small families, or retirees seeking a cozy yet functional space. The layout emphasizes open flow between common areas while providing private retreats in the bedrooms. The living and bedroom spaces imply large windows to maximize natural light, and the design incorporates subtle tropical or coastal influences with potted plants on the porch and balcony. All interior dimensions are provided in inches for precision, suggesting a focus on custom or modular construction.
Assuming standard plan conventions, this home faces south, with a front wrap-around porch and a rear balcony. The walls are solid lines, the doors are arcs, and the furniture is simple icons. Sinks, toilets, and stoves are easily found, and tile or color (for example, bathrooms in blue) is used to show material differences.

Exterior and Entry Features

Entrance Porch: To greet the guests, the home offers a spacious porch that measures 160 inches or 13 feet 4 inches in width and extends about 60 inches or 5 feet from the front facade of the house. On either side of the porch, two large plants are placed, creating a nice outdoor sitting or lounging area. The porch opens directly to the main entrance door, which leads to the living area of the house. The porch roof is designed to extend directly from the main structure to ensure it is covered and shaded appropriately.
Rear Balcony/Deck: On the other end of the room, a width of 120 inches (10 feet) is allotted for a balcony or deck, protruding 72 inches (6 feet) from the back wall, accessible possibly from the living room and/or bedrooms through sliding doors, although not shown, as seen in open-plan layouts. Two potted plants flank the balcony, giving it a more resort-like atmosphere, perfect for a private relaxation and/or dining area outside.

Interior Layout: Common Areas

The heart of the home is an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, located in the central and lower part of the floor plan, providing a cozy living space that fosters social interaction and a compact floor plan.

1. Living Room: Located directly inside the entrance, this living room is approximately 180 inches (15 feet) wide by 120 inches (10 feet) deep. There is a comfortable arrangement of L-shaped seating in front of the built-in television/media stand on the left side of the room. A low coffee table is centered in the room, providing space for additional seating pieces or rugs. The neutral color scheme (implied by the light shading), in combination with the large implied windows in the back wall, provide plenty of natural light in the room. An arched doorway approximately 36 inches wide is located on the right side, connecting the bedrooms while maintaining privacy.

2. Dining Area: Near the living room, slightly to the right, the dining area of about 96 inches by 72 inches (8 feet by 6 feet) is a semi-enclosed space. In this space, a rectangular-shaped wooden table and four chairs can be comfortably placed, allowing for a quiet familial meal. The space is also effectively located as it is near the kitchen. It opens to the living room, creating a very expansive look.

3. Kitchen: On the right side of the dining section, the kitchen is situated in an efficient configuration, creating a galley kitchen that is 108 inches (9 feet) wide by 72 inches (6 feet) deep. Some of its prominent features are:
A double sink, assumed to be under a window for ventilation, located against the south wall.
A built-in electric or gas stove/oven unit near the sink, with overhead storage in the cabinetry.
Countertops along the east wall provide additional prep space or possibly appliance integration, such as the refrigerator, although it is not shown in this picture.
Blue-colored flooring or accents indicate a watertight surface. There is a 30-inch wide door to the adjacent bathroom to facilitate household chores.

The common areas total around 400 square feet, with smooth transitions via open archways no tight hallways to enhance the sense of spaciousness in a modest home.

Private Spaces: Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The idea rearranges the upper section into two similar bedrooms, each with its privacy, with the only demarcation being the hallway or divider wall. The doors, 36 inches wide, provide access to the bedrooms through the arched hallway.

Bedroom 1 (Left): This room is 120 inches (10 feet) by 144 inches (12 feet). It provides ample space for the placement of a queen-sized bed, as shown with bedding, against the north side of the room with the suggestion of a window for cross-ventilation. A piece of furniture such as a built-in wardrobe or nightstand is envisioned along the west side of the room, against the bed, for the placement of accessories such as clothing or perhaps books in the nightstand.

Bedroom 2 (Right): This room measures 120 inches by 144 inches and has the same bed configuration as the first bedroom, with the wardrobe positioned on the eastern side. The proximity of this bedroom to the kitchen and bathroom makes it suitable for guests and even converting into a home office.

Both bedrooms include subtle wood-toned accents (e.g., the wardrobe doors) for warmth, and the plan suggests ceiling fans or recessed lighting for comfort.

Bathrooms: The home is served by two compact but fully functional bathrooms, one on either side of the bedrooms to prevent any morning rushes.
- Left Bathroom (En Suite to Bedroom 1): A room measuring 48 inches by 60 inches, placed in the northwest corner, has a pedestal sink, a toilet, and a hypothetical shower stall (blue shading signifies tile). Access is through a pocket or swinging door from the bedroom.
- Right Bathroom (Near Kitchen): Another bathroom of similar dimensions, 48 inches by 60 inches, situated between the kitchen and Bedroom 2. This bathroom has similar fixtures to the left bathroom, including a toilet and sink on the north wall, and has blue tiling to give it a spa look. It has a 24-inch wide vent or window for moisture control.

These baths will be approximately 50 square feet in total, focusing on functionality with potential for walk-in showers or linen closets.

Additional Design Notes

- Flow and Access: The layout makes sense, with movement choreographed down a central spine-the arched divider-from entry to bedrooms. Hallway widths are roughly 48 inches and allow wheelchairs, hinting at universal design principles.
- Storage and Utilities: Tons of built-ins-between the wardrobes and cupboards-reduce clutter needs. Laundry could be integrated near the kitchen; room for a stackable unit there.
- Style and Customization: The clean lines and shaded zones around the home give this house a modern or Craftsman style feel that can easily be retrofitted with energy-saving devices, such as solar panels on the roof or smart home devices.
- Total Estimated Square Footage: Approximately 800–900 square feet, minus the porches, making it economical to build-likely less than $150,000 in materials, depending on location.

The balance of intimacy and openness in the plan is a great fit for a serene lifestyle, with easy indoor-outdoor connections. If built, it could serve as a starter home, guest cottage, or downsized retreat.