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Small-Footprint Home Development Concept

Home Concepts: Designed in Ottawa County for Ottawa County

Ranging from a cozy 440 square feet to a roomy 1,056 square feet, these four home plans are available free for public use. They were custom designed by Holland-based consultant Nick Rolinski and Hope College student and DSI staff intern Matt Daub with the support and feedback of the Ottawa County Housing Advisory Board, DSI, and local builders, planners, building inspectors, Realtors and other officials.

Each design features four different exterior styles – In-Town, Lake/Dune, Rural/Farm, and Rural/Forest. These swappable “skins” have been designed with Ottawa County communities in mind, ensuring they fit in seamlessly. Additionally, these home plans include suggested materials to provide individuals and builders a guiding framework for construction.

Preview the Home Plans
You can explore previews of the different housing plans below. To download full home plan sets, you must first register with us and answer a few basic survey questions. Users will have the option to download each plan set individually. Once you complete a short questionnaire and agree to terms and conditions, you will receive a link via your email address to download a full PDF document that includes eight pages of plans for each selected home design.

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Rendering of a grey house with brown trim.

CONCEPT 1: 440 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

In-Town Concept #1

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 20 feet
Depth: 22 feet
Square feet: 440

This one-bedroom, studio-style home includes all the essentials in a compact, functional layout. Two hall closets offer ample storage, while an L-shaped kitchen provides efficient workflow and a breakfast bar for dining and socializing.

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Rendering of Lake/Dune Concept #1

CONCEPT 1: 440-SQUARE FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Lake/Dune Concept #1

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 20 feet
Depth: 22 feet
Square feet: 440

This one-bedroom, studio-style home includes all the essentials in a compact, functional layout. Two hall closets offer ample storage, while an L-shaped kitchen provides efficient workflow and a breakfast bar for dining and socializing.

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Rendering of Rural/Farm Concept #1

CONCEPT 1: 440 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Farm Concept #1

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 20 feet
Depth: 22 feet
Square feet: 440

This one-bedroom, studio-style home includes all the essentials in a compact, functional layout. Two hall closets offer ample storage, while an L-shaped kitchen provides efficient workflow and a breakfast bar for dining and socializing.

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Rendering of Rural/Forest Concept #1

CONCEPT 1: 440 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Forest Concept #1

1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 20 feet
Depth: 22 feet
Square feet: 440

This one-bedroom, studio-style home includes all the essentials in a compact, functional layout. Two hall closets offer ample storage, while an L-shaped kitchen provides efficient workflow and a breakfast bar for dining and socializing.

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Rendering of In-Town Concept #2

CONCEPT 2: 672 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

In-Town Concept #2

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 24 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 672

This two-bedroom home welcomes visitors with a covered front porch and separates communal living and dining areas from private spaces. At the rear, a galley kitchen maximizes workflow, and a large utility closet offers space for in-unit laundry and sliding doors that accommodate bike storage.

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Rendering of Lake/Dune Concept #2

CONCEPT 2: 672 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Lake/Dune Concept #2

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 24 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 672

This two-bedroom home welcomes visitors with a covered front porch and separates communal living and dining areas from private spaces. At the rear, a galley kitchen maximizes workflow, and a large utility closet offers space for in-unit laundry and sliding doors that accommodate bike storage.

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FINAL_Concept 2_ruralfarm_web

CONCEPT 2: 672 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Farm Concept #2

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 24 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 672

This two-bedroom home welcomes visitors with a covered front porch and separates communal living and dining areas from private spaces. At the rear, a galley kitchen maximizes workflow, and a large utility closet offers space for in-unit laundry and sliding doors that accommodate bike storage.

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FINAL_Concept 2_ruralforest_web

CONCEPT 2: 672 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Forest Concept #2

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 24 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 672

This two-bedroom home welcomes visitors with a covered front porch and separates communal living and dining areas from private spaces. At the rear, a galley kitchen maximizes workflow, and a large utility closet offers space for in-unit laundry and sliding doors that accommodate bike storage.

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Rendering of In Town Concept #3

CONCEPT 3: 824 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

In-Town Concept #3

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 28 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 824

A modest exterior is enhanced by a corner porch with a swing, opening into a combined entry and laundry area that leads into an open-concept living space. The private rear includes a bedroom and a flex room, which is ideal for an office. Both feature walk-in closets.

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Rendering of Lake/Dune Concept #3

CONCEPT 3: 824 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Lake/Dune Concept #3

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 28 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 824

A modest exterior is enhanced by a corner porch with a swing, opening into a combined entry and laundry area that leads into an open-concept living space. The private rear includes a bedroom and a flex room, which is ideal for an office. Both feature walk-in closets.

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FINAL_Concept 3_ruralfarm_web

CONCEPT 3: 824 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Farm Concept #3

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 28 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 824

A modest exterior is enhanced by a corner porch with a swing, opening into a combined entry and laundry area that leads into an open-concept living space. The private rear includes a bedroom and a flex room, which is ideal for an office. Both feature walk-in closets.

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Rendering of Rural/Forest Concept #3

CONCEPT 3: 824 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Forest Concept #3

2 Bedroom
1 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 28 feet
Depth: 28 feet
Square feet: 824

A modest exterior is enhanced by a corner porch with a swing, opening into a combined entry and laundry area that leads into an open-concept living space. The private rear includes a bedroom and a flex room, which is ideal for an office. Both feature walk-in closets.

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Rendering of In-Town Concept #4

CONCEPT 4: 1,056 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

In-Town Concept #4

2 Bedroom
2 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 32 feet
Depth: 38 feet
Square feet: 1,056

This open-concept home is ideal for entertaining, with the kitchen at the hub of the living space. A hall bath connects to a dedicated laundry/mudroom at the rear, alongside a bedroom or flex room. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath and walk-in closet.

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Rendering of Lake/Dune Concept #4

CONCEPT 4: 1,056 SQUARE FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Lake Dune Concept #4

2 Bedroom
2 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 32 feet
Depth: 38 feet
Square feet: 1,056

This open-concept home is ideal for entertaining, with the kitchen at the hub of the living space. A hall bath connects to a dedicated laundry/mudroom at the rear, alongside a bedroom or flex room. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath and walk-in closet.

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Rendering of Rural/Farm Concept #4

CONCEPT 4: 1,056 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Farm Concept #4

2 Bedroom
2 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 32 feet
Depth: 38 feet
Square feet: 1,056

This open-concept home is ideal for entertaining, with the kitchen at the hub of the living space. A hall bath connects to a dedicated laundry/mudroom at the rear, alongside a bedroom or flex room. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath and walk-in closet.

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Rendering of Rural/Forest Concept #4

CONCEPT 4: 1,056 SQUARE-FOOT HOME DESIGNS

Rural/Forest Concept #4

2 Bedroom
2 Bathroom

Building dimensions
Width: 32 feet
Depth: 38 feet
Square feet: 1,056

This open-concept home is ideal for entertaining, with the kitchen at the hub of the living space. A hall bath connects to a dedicated laundry/mudroom at the rear, alongside a bedroom or flex room. The spacious primary suite includes an ensuite bath and walk-in closet.

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Conceptual Design by Matthew Daub and Nicholas Rolinski, in collaboration with the Ottawa County Housing Advisory Board and Department of Strategic Impact. Additional interior renderings by Katie Crothers.

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