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Tiny House Plans

Our tiny homes are freestanding detached homes with or without garages. They are generally designed for one or two people, vacation cottages, or accessory dwelling units. Istockhouseplans' tiny homes are 800sf and less. Per Tumbleweed House's mission, these tiny homes could certainly be the only dwelling on a property if your zoning code allows.

The Maple Garage G201 - 1 car oversize garage with bonus



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THE Maple garage was inspired during a train ride.  Rail buildings, especially those from the golden age of the iron horse are so beautiful in their functionality.  This particular building was next to a track near the main depot.  We can only imagine what it might be.  Switching house?  Conductor's lounge?  Speakeasy?  Whatever it is the form and style were beautiful.  We have taken the concept and created something even more versatile.  Perhaps you simply need a garage and 384sf apartment on your property.  Or maybe you need to cleverly disguise your auto shop within a neighborhood.  Downstairs can service one car at a time while your secretary checks out rail schedules and Prada purses upstairs.

If you like a little more industrial look, consider using the alternate elevation.  We used the original inspiration's decor, brick siding and metal roof.  A metal staircase would complete the outfit.

This plan is sold with a slab style foundation included. If you need to modify to a suspended garage, please contact an engineer local to your area.  



All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Pine B Garage G102B - 2 car garage with bonus living



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THE Pine series are our mid-level garages, for when you need a double car detached garage or a classy looking shop or storage space. The Pine will fit in comfortably with a footprint of 20 feet wide and 20 feet deep. The 'A' is 24x24 feet and comes with double 8 foot wide garage doors plus a 336sf bonus room upstairs.

For maximum use of minimum space consider the Pine B. If the Pine brothers were Italians, 'B' would be named Guido. Guido has been stretched out to 32' deep. Two cars will easily fit inside, plus a shop or small host of 'projects'. Upstairs is a 500sf apartment or meetin' room. A bathroom is outfitted as well as spaces for a kitchen and bed.

All garages are framed with 2x4 walls for maximum floor space. If you preferred to stick frame the roof of the Pine you could gain extra storage in the rafters. You might also inquire of your truss company about using attic style trusses. You might have limited headroom, but you could get your Christmas decor out of sight and throw it up above. The roofs are 12:12 pitch, but of course you can change that to suit your needs.

This plan is sold with a slab style foundation included. If you need to modify to a suspended garage, please contact an engineer local to your area.  



All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Carver B 1818B - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 300 square feet



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THE Carver, like our other tiny house plans, is named for a small community.  Carver, Oregon was first settled in 1846 by the Horace Baker family.  The name was changed a few times from the original Baker's Quarry (due to a massive basaltic rock formation) to Stone to Carver.  Though the last two names were surnames, they fit the description of the history very well.


The Baker cabin was built ten years later on the site and this day remains as a museum.  A restoration kept the old homestead standing.  The construction is of mortise and tenoned douglas fir logs with horse-hair for chinking.  We think that some of our standard energy efficient construction details would be more appropriate.  Much like the old cabin, we have a sleeping loft designed in, though ours is accessible from the inside.  Can you imagine those cold pioneer nights, walking out of your hearth-warmed cabin and climbing exterior steps in the snow to go to bed?

Unlike the Carver and Carver A, the 'B' is formed around a little more open space. The bedrooms are less than code minimum for most of the country. Caveat Emptor. Some places may allow you to build this version, some may not have a code that would be restricting. The 'master' bedroom is smaller than the required 70sf though a queen bed would fit (sort of). We are pretty pleased with our little bunk room which can accomodate two twin mattresses, one over the other. We even got a tiny closet in there. On top of that, there is 70 more square feet over the main bedroom and closet. The peak measures 7'-4" inside allowing for both laying down and standing up. Furthermore, the area over the bunk can be used as storage space or a very cozy sleeping loft; railing optional.
Build the Carver and indulge the inner pioneer!


All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Carver A 1818A - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 284 square feet



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THE Carver, like our other tiny house plans, is named for a small community.  Carver, Oregon was first settled in 1846 by the Horace Baker family.  The name was changed a few times from the original Baker's Quarry (due to a massive basaltic rock formation) to Stone to Carver.  Though the last two names were surnames, they fit the description of the history very well.


The Baker cabin was built ten years later on the site and this day remains as a museum.  A restoration kept the old homestead standing.  The construction is of mortise and tenoned douglas fir logs with horse-hair for chinking.  We think that some of our standard energy efficient construction details would be more appropriate.  Much like the old cabin, we have a sleeping loft designed in, though ours is accessible from the inside.  Can you imagine those cold pioneer nights, walking out of your hearth-warmed cabin and climbing exterior steps in the snow to go to bed?

Rather than one open floor plan we locked ourselves in to creating a couple of code-minimum rooms and adding all else around that.  The pocket office off the parlor adds a kitschy little space that gives a little more privacy to the bath area.  If you'd like more floor area, you can reduce the closet to a 2x4 reach-in and cover with a curtain.  That's the beauty of small spaces; decor norms go out the window and creativity can shine.

If the low slung look does not appeal to you, we moved our Tetris blocks around to form the Carver with a gable end forward and different loft.  The Carver B is something entirely different.

Build the Carver and indulge the inner pioneer!


All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Carver 1818 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 292 square feet



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THE Carver, like our other tiny house plans, is named for a small community.  Carver, Oregon was first settled in 1846 by the Horace Baker family.  The name was changed a few times from the original Baker's Quarry (due to a massive basaltic rock formation) to Stone to Carver.  Though the last two names were surnames, they fit the description of the history very well.


The Baker cabin was built ten years later on the site and this day remains as a museum.  A restoration kept the old homestead standing.  The construction is of mortise and tenoned douglas fir logs with horse-hair for chinking.  We think that some of our standard energy efficient construction details would be more appropriate.  Much like the old cabin, we have a sleeping loft designed in, though ours is accessible from the inside.  Can you imagine those cold pioneer nights, walking out of your hearth-warmed cabin and climbing exterior steps in the snow to go to bed?

Rather than one open floor plan we locked ourselves in to creating a couple of code-minimum rooms and adding all else around that.  The pocket office in the bedroom adds a kitschy little space that gives a little more room to the sleeping chamber.  If you'd like more floor area, you can reduce the closet to a 2x4 reach-in and cover with a curtain.  That's the beauty of small spaces; decor norms go out the window and creativity can shine.

Since the mass of the porch is not right out of the front door, we moved our Tetris blocks around and formed the Carver A with a slightly larger porch and different loft.  The Carver B is something entirely different.

Build the Carver and indulge the inner pioneer!


All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Albina A 1632A - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 560 square feet



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THE Albina (al-BEE-na) is named for a former entity in the city of Portland.  Established as a plat in 1872 and finally incorporated in 1887, the City of Albina stood on the east bank across from Portland, just north of the fledgling East Portland.  At a whopping 1/2 square mile at inception, Albina had big dreams.  Eventually the city grew to around 10 square miles before finally being merged into the big city.

A very simple design sits beyond the front porch.  Honestly, how much can you really do in 16' wide and 32' deep?  Let's not turn this into rocket science.  The size of the great room matches that of any modest house, a corner of which can be used for dining.  The kitchen has an optional island for extra prep area.  The bathroom is a mere 4x6 powder room with a shower head on one wall.  Or maybe it's a 4x6 shower with a toilet and sink in it.  The rear bedroom is of the same quality as the great room.

Up the stairs (ladder?) is a 300sf loft.  Do be mindful of your head.  Walking down the middle affords 7-8' of height, but the walls quickly dive to 3' in height.  This makes a great kid space or overflow sleeping area.

For the developer in you, we have determined that at least three of these charmers will fit onto a 50x100 lot.  Great for temporary worker housing, beach rentals or slumlords!  When combined with the Albina you could have quite a cute and diverse little community.  Much like Portland, East Portland, and Albina.




All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.

The Albina 1632 - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 512 square feet



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THE Albina (al-BEE-na) is named for a former entity in the city of Portland.  Established as a plat in 1872 and finally incorporated in 1887, the City of Albina stood on the east bank across from Portland, just north of the fledgling East Portland.  At a whopping 1/2 square mile at inception, Albina had big dreams.  Eventually the city grew to around 10 square miles before finally being merged into the big city.

A very simple design sits beyond the front porch.  Honestly, how much can you really do in 16' wide and 32' deep?  Let's not turn this into rocket science.  The size of the great room matches that of any modest house, a corner of which can be used for dining.  The kitchen has an optional island for extra prep area.  The bathroom is a mere 4x6 powder room with a shower head on one wall.  Or maybe it's a 4x6 shower with a toilet and sink in it.  The rear bedroom is of the same quality as the great room.

Up the stairs (ladder?) is a 300sf loft.  Do be mindful of your head.  Walking down the middle affords 7-8' of height, but the walls quickly dive to 3' in height.  This makes a great kid space or overflow sleeping area.

For the developer in you, we have determined that at least three of these charmers will fit onto a 50x100 lot.  Great for temporary worker housing, beach rentals or slumlords!  When combined with the Albina A you could have quite a cute and diverse little community.  Much like Portland, East Portland, and Albina.




All plans include four elevations, floor plans, foundation plans, at least two building sections, framing plans for the second floor and/or roof, and notes and construction details. This is everything you will need to build, but may not be everything you need to get a permit. Check with your local jurisdiction. Electrical layouts, cabinet elevations and engineering are not included.
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