Home Architecture and Home Design 20 Two-Bedroom House Plans We Love We've rounded up some of our favorites. By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor. Off the clock, find her strolling through neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 9, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Design by Durham Crout Architecture, LLC You may be dreaming of downsizing to a cozy cottage or planning to build a lakeside retreat. Either way, there is probably a Southern Living house plan that checks every box on your wish list. (If not, all these plans are customizable to fit how you live.) We've rounded up some of our favorite two-bedroom house plans that could serve as primary residences for empty nesters or second homes for long-weekend escapes. Our list features charming Lowcountry cottages, homes with pretty porches, rustic cabins, and more. Though smaller in square footage, these house plans maintain every inch of comfort and style. 01 of 20 New Bunkhouse, Plan #1948 Southern Living A former Southern Living editor-in-chief built this rustic-modern cabin as a lakeside retreat. There's plenty of space to entertain with a breezy screened porch and open-concept floor plan. Each bedroom features a private bath and walk-in closet. 1,031 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: New Bunkhouse 02 of 20 Cloudland Cottage, Plan #1894 Design by Durham Crout Architecture, LLC You'll love long weekend getaways at this 1,200-square-foot storybook cottage. Visitors can gather in the central living space or on the back porch. There's plenty of room for overnight guests, with two bedrooms and two bunk areas upstairs. 1,200 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Cloudland Cottage 03 of 20 Woodward, Plan #1876 Southern Living Empty nesters will flip for this Lowcountry cottage. This one-story plan features ample porch space, an open living-and-dining area, and a cozy home office. Tuck the bedrooms away from all the action in the back of the house. 1,422 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Woodward 04 of 20 Mango Cottage, Plan #1623 Southern Living The cozy 1,334-square-foot Mango Cottage seems much larger thanks to its farmhouse-inspired pitched roof. Inside, a tall, vaulted ceiling keeps the living area feeling airy. Each bedroom includes a private bath. Turn the loft area upstairs into another guest room, home office, or hangout space. 1,334 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Mango Cottage 05 of 20 Holly Grove, Plan #1581 Southern Living House Plans Holly Grove is a beautiful place to call home. Architect John Tee designed a straightforward plan inspired by shotgun houses. Step up to the front door of this one-story home, and you can see straight through to the back porch. Divide the floor into two sides—one side can include the bedrooms while the other features an open kitchen, living, and dining area. 1,269 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Holly Grove 06 of 20 Tideland Haven, Plan #1375 Southern Living If you're in the market for wraparound porches, the popular Tideland Haven plan is just the one for you. French doors and tall windows beckon residents outside to grab a rocker on the porch while also flooding the interior with natural light. The home office and quiet screened porch off the main bedroom are two other design elements we love. 2,418 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: Tideland Haven 07 of 20 Banning Court, Plan #1254 Southern Living Here's a cottage brimming with Southern charm. Banning Court's gracious front porch delivers significant curb appeal. With its classic architectural style, this home could fit into Lowcountry settings or suburban neighborhoods. The straightforward one-story plan makes room for amenities like a home office and a cozy screened porch. 1,286 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Banning Court 08 of 20 Couples Cottage, Plan #1120 Southern Living If a coastal lifestyle is what you're after, check out the Couples Cottage. This plan is a retiree's dream, with plenty of room inside for entertaining and two stories of pretty porches (open-air and screened!). Upstairs, the two bedrooms each have a private bath and access to their own porch. 2,090 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: Couples Cottage 09 of 20 Deer Run, Plan #731 Designed by William H. Phillips, Jr. Farmhouse lovers should look no further than this country cabin. The Deer Run plan packs a lot into 973 square feet. Front and back porches invite you to take in the beautiful surroundings, and with two bedrooms, there's enough room for overnight guests. 973 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Deer Run 10 of 20 Carolina Craftsman, Plan #050 Southern Living Look no further for a home plan featuring a coastal take on the classic craftsman style. The large, airy family room is situated directly off the expansive front porch with an additional screened-in patio in the back. 1,120 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Carolina Craftsman 11 of 20 New Rustic Oaks, Plan #070 Southern Living Enjoy an expansive front porch, ideal for gathering with friends or relaxing on a porch swing. After entering the foyer, flow through the family room to the covered back porch. 2,208 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: New Rustic Oaks 12 of 20 Beach Bungalow, Plan #243 Southern Living While this house plan is small in square footage, designed to make the most of every space efficiently. Enter through a large front porch and enjoy the simplistic design of the main floor layout. The loft space provides more room for guests or extra living space. 921 square feet 2 bedrooms, 1 bath See Plan: Beach Bungalow 13 of 20 Bermuda Bluff Cottage, Plan #254 Southern Living The spacious kitchen makes it easy to prepare a meal and host a party simultaneously. The dual sinks, garden tub, and show in the primary bedroom suite make it feel like a spa. Guests will feel at home with the upper-floor loft with a private bath. 1,984 square feet 2 bedrooms, 3 baths See Plan: Bermuda Bluff Cottage 14 of 20 Cotton Hill Cottage, Plan #286 Southern Living The Cotton Hill Cottage shows that unique things come in small packages. This house fits whether constructed in a suburban neighborhood or along the water. 2,083 square feet 2 bedrooms, 3 baths See Plan: Cotton Hill Cottage 15 of 20 Brunswick Cottage, Plan #595 Southern Living Cedar shingles and wooden brackets accent this home's exterior, while the galley-style kitchen and casual dining add a simplistic charm to the interior. The home's abundance of windows creates an open and inviting atmosphere. 1,184 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Brunswick Cottage 16 of 20 River Run, Plan #578 Southern Living This two-bedroom house has an open floor plan, creating a spacious and welcoming family room and kitchen area. Continue the house layout's positive flow with the big deck on the rear of this country-style ranch. 2,003 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: River Run 17 of 20 Winonna Park, Plan #503 Southern Living Amenities like a wall of front-facing windows in the living room and a see-through fireplace help create a cozy environment. This cottage has free-flowing spaces on the main floor and a loft area on the upper floor. 1,872 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: River Run 18 of 20 Rustic Beach Cottage Plan, #360 Southern Living A wrap-around porch, partially screened-in, makes this home ideal for waterfront living. The large family room and primary upstairs bedroom create a well-balanced design. 1,398 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2 baths See Plan: Rustic Beach Cottage 19 of 20 Caribbean Getaway Plan, #247 Southern Living This Southern coastal charmer has an open layout, plenty of porch space, and a cozy fireplace. The primary and upper floors are about the same size, creating a well-balanced space. 1,336 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: Caribbean Getaway 20 of 20 Simons Retreat Plan, #256 Designed by Ken Tate The main living space features a spacious kitchen on one side of the house and the primary bedroom on the other. The window seat in the upstairs bedroom is ideal for taking in scenic views. 1,798 square feet 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths See Plan: St. Simons Retreat Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit