This story-and-a-half cabin has 1,220 sq ft of living space on a 33'-10" × 29'-6" footprint. A front porch leads into the main level. There, a 12'-3" × 19'-6" living room sits beside an 8'-8" × 10'-4" dining area and a 16'-2" × 7'-8" kitchen with island. Cooking, eating and sitting share one open zone, so the island faces both the dining table and the living room.
A short 3'-7" × 8'-6" hall connects the main-level rooms: the 5'-5" × 8'-6" bathroom, the 5'-6" × 7'-8" laundry and Bedroom 1, which measures 9'-4" × 12'-3". The 9'-4" × 6'-0" stair climbs to an 8'-6" × 5'-6" loft landing and Bedroom 2, a loft room of 8'-6" × 15'-3". The plan has no garage, and the square footage counts living space only.
Layout highlights
- Open living room of 12'-3" × 19'-6" anchors the main level beside the dining area.
- Kitchen with island measures 16'-2" × 7'-8" and faces the dining and living spaces.
- Main-level Bedroom 1 at 9'-4" × 12'-3" keeps one bedroom off the stairs.
- Loft Bedroom 2 is 8'-6" × 15'-3", reached by a stair and 8'-6" × 5'-6" landing.
- Laundry at 5'-6" × 7'-8" sits on the main level next to the 5'-5" × 8'-6" bath.
Room sizes
| Room | Level | Size | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stair | 1 | 9'-4" × 6'-0" | 56 sq ft |
| Dining | 1 | 8'-8" × 10'-4" | 89 sq ft |
| Living Room | 1 | 12'-3" × 19'-6" | 239 sq ft |
| Kitchen with Island | 1 | 16'-2" × 7'-8" | 124 sq ft |
| Laundry | 1 | 5'-6" × 7'-8" | 42 sq ft |
| Hall | 1 | 3'-7" × 8'-6" | 30 sq ft |
| Bathroom | 1 | 5'-5" × 8'-6" | 46 sq ft |
| Bedroom 1 | 1 | 9'-4" × 12'-3" | 114 sq ft |
| Stair | 2 | 8'-6" × 6'-0" | 51 sq ft |
| Loft Landing | 2 | 8'-6" × 5'-6" | 47 sq ft |
| Bedroom 2 (Loft) | 2 | 8'-6" × 15'-3" | 130 sq ft |
Who this plan suits
This plan suits couples, small families or weekend owners who want two bedrooms and one bath in a compact cabin with a porch. It needs a lot that fits the 33'-10" × 29'-6" footprint plus setbacks, and it has no garage.
How this plan was made
It was generated in AI Architectures Plan Studio from this one-line brief: “Story-and-a-half cabin, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, open kitchen with island, dining, living, laundry, front porch, about 1,200 sq ft of living space (garage not included).” An AI architect drafted the room program, a layout solver placed every wall and door, and the plan was checked automatically for room sizes, circulation and daylight. The same project produced the PDF sheets, layered DXF, IFC model and 3D model you can download above.
Frequently asked questions
What are 1200 sq ft cabin plans?
They are house plans for a small cabin with about 1,200 sq ft of heated living space. This version measures 1,220 sq ft over a story-and-a-half, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Garage space is not counted.
What affects the lot and cost of building this cabin?
The footprint is 33'-10" × 29'-6", so the lot must allow for that plus local setbacks. Foundation type, slope, the loft framing and the front porch all influence cost, as do local labor and material rates. A local builder can price it for your site.
Can I change this plan by chat?
Yes. You can ask to resize rooms, add or move a garage to a chosen side, or adapt the plan to a narrower or wider lot. The layout is regenerated so rooms still connect, and the new measurements are shown.
How do I use the PDF, DXF and IFC files?
The PDF is for reviewing and sharing the plan with a builder or permit office. The DXF opens in CAD software for editing the drawings. The IFC loads into BIM tools for a 3D model of the cabin.

