Cabin Kits and Cabin Plans

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Summary: Cabin kits and cabin plans are available to make your cabin dream come true. Small cabin plans should make room for ample storage, wet clothes, recreational gear and furniture to start. Sources for cabin kits and plans are listed here.

Sources of Cabin Plans & Kits

You are in luck. There are some great cabin and cottage plans to be found at the businesses listed below. Because you are building a cabin, you don't need plans that contain 20 or more pages. In fact, a really good builder/carpenter could actually build without a plan. You just need to know where you want windows and doors.

The biggest challenge will be making sure you don't build one too small. Keep in mind that you need places to store gear, dry wet clothes, and possibly have a small table to play cards or board games on those rainy days or dark nights. Remember that if you finish the inside of the cabin with wood it may make it seem smaller than it actually is. Keep the wood light colored. It will develop a rich, darker patina over time.

  • Tech Art / Cherokee Cabin Company

    They offer quaint cabin plans that range in size from 144 to 576 square feet. This is a good place to start. Visit their website to see the plans, and nice 3D views of each design.

  • Sheldon Designs

    Their website is anemic. You can download their current catalog, but that's about it.

  • Shelter-Kit, Inc.

    This company makes kits for cabins. You just have to assemble them. They claim it is easy to do. You better have some strong backs with you when you unload the delivery truck!



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