Maybe you’re an empty nester, maybe you are downsizing, or maybe you just love to feel snug as a bug in your home. whatever the case, we’ve got a bunch of small house plans that pack a lot of smartly-designed features, gorgeous and varied facades, and small cottage appeal.apart from the innate adorability of things in miniature in general, these small house plans offer big living space. Small house plans offer less clutter and expense – and with good design, small homes provide comfort and style. during a recent trip to new york city, one of my friends invited a few of us to her “mini-home” – a large studio with a wonderful layout and great views; and furnished to enhance the available space..