The Loring

Designed as a very small bungalow, the Loring comes with several options to suit your needs. You can choose between a sleeping loft upstairs, or a cathedral ceiling. We also have a larger version with a downstairs bedroom at the back of the house. It is the same floor plan as the Bodega, except that the roof line makes the curbside appearance very different. Designed with simplicity in mind, this house home has an abundance of light, and yet is very simply designed. The house is 16′ 10″ tall.

This house is not designed to be portable. We sell the plans to build it on location.

Cost to Build

Estimated Material Costs: $22,500 (261 sq ft) or $29,500 (356 sq ft)

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General notes about construction costs: Costs for materials are almost the same in different regions but labor costs will vary greatly depending on where you live. We provide costs with a poured concrete perimeter foundation. Depending on where you live, it is possible you will need an engineered foundation designed by a licensed contractor or engineer in your state.

Loft

We don’t count the loft as square footage in this house because with so much sloped ceiling, it doesn’t officially qualify as a habitable room. That said, the loft can add over 100 feet of usable space and it is accessed by a drop down stair ladder. At its highest point the loft is 6′ 4″ tall, which encompasses over 50 square feet of space.

Foundation

We sell our plans with a poured concrete perimeter foundation. However, it is possible to put this house on a slab foundation or even over a basement. However, you may need to work with an architect or engineer licensed in your state to get approval from the building department.

Can this house be built on wheels?
No. This house is designed to be built on a permanent foundation.

Utilities and appliances

The kitchen maximizes spaces and includes a dishwasher, full size range with oven, and built in microwave. The tankless on demand water heater ensures that you never run out of hot water, and tucks away completely out of view. A small fireplace is tucked nicely in the corner of the great room.

The smaller version has a washer/dryer combo in the kitchen, whereas the larger version has a stack-able washer and dryer closet.

Can I install air conditioning?
Yes, you can. Our plans don’t include an air conditioning unit, but you can install one in the loft or outside the house.

What type of fireplace does the house have?
We don’t specify a specific fire place or heater because codes vary so much based on climate. We recommend discussing your options with a building contractor licensed in your state. When you build this house, please send us pictures. Since we don’t build the house ourselves, we are dependent on you to supply us with real pictures.

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