Contemporary Jane’s Cottage

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,200 square feet

Modern white cottage with a steep roof and desert landscaping.
Front entry of a modern cottage with red-trimmed windows, wood door, and desert landscaping.

This contemporary take on the classic Jane's cottage provides ample living space, generous bedrooms, and loads of bonus storage underneath an iconic steeply pitched metal roof. Some of the options for tailoring include swapping bathroom fixtures, rotating the living room arrangement, and revising the kitchen cabinetry and appliance layout.

This contemporary take on the classic Jane's cottage provides ample living space, generous bedrooms, and loads of bonus storage underneath an iconic steeply pitched metal roof. Some of the options for tailoring include swapping bathroom fixtures, rotating the living room arrangement, and revising the kitchen cabinetry and appliance layout.
This contemporary take on the classic Jane's cottage provides ample living space, generous bedrooms, and loads of bonus storage underneath an iconic steeply pitched metal roof. Some of the options for tailoring include swapping bathroom fixtures, rotating the living room arrangement, and revising the kitchen cabinetry and appliance layout.
This contemporary take on the classic Jane's cottage provides ample living space, generous bedrooms, and loads of bonus storage underneath an iconic steeply pitched metal roof. Some of the options for tailoring include swapping bathroom fixtures, rotating the living room arrangement, and revising the kitchen cabinetry and appliance layout.
Modern white cottage with a steep roof and desert landscaping.

The steeply pitched roof comes down over the front door.

Front entry of a modern cottage with red-trimmed windows, wood door, and desert landscaping.

Front door with a view into the kitchen.

Axonometric view of the house.

Modern white cottage with a steep roof and desert landscaping.

The steeply pitched roof comes down over the front door.

Front entry of a modern cottage with red-trimmed windows, wood door, and desert landscaping.

Front door with a view into the kitchen.

Axonometric view of the house.

Modern white cottage with a steep roof and desert landscaping.

The steeply pitched roof comes down over the front door.

Front entry of a modern cottage with red-trimmed windows, wood door, and desert landscaping.

Front door with a view into the kitchen.

Axonometric view of the house.

1F Plan

2F Plan

1F Plan

2F Plan

Features

Size

Square Footage

1,200 sq ft (gross)

990 sq ft (net)

Dimensions

32’ x 48’, to Exterior Face of Walls

8’8”, Grade to Roof Soffit

23’, Grade to Roof Peak

Size

Square Footage

1,200 sq ft (gross)

990 sq ft (net)

Dimensions

32’ x 48’, to Exterior Face of Walls

8’8”, Grade to Roof Soffit

23’, Grade to Roof Peak

Size

Square Footage

1,200 sq ft (gross)

990 sq ft (net)

Dimensions

32’ x 48’, to Exterior Face of Walls

8’8”, Grade to Roof Soffit

23’, Grade to Roof Peak

Size

Square Footage

1,200 sq ft (gross)

990 sq ft (net)

Dimensions

32’ x 48’, to Exterior Face of Walls

8’8”, Grade to Roof Soffit

23’, Grade to Roof Peak

Exterior

Cladding

Stucco w/ 1 hour fire rating

Tailor the paint color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Roof

Metal standing seam metal roof

Tailor the metal color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Windows & Doors

Dual pane w/ tempered glass

Aluminum-clad Wood frames*

Tailor the aluminum color and wood species

Option for all-aluminum or fiberglass frames

*Studies show all-aluminum and aluminum-clad windows perform similarly in fires

Deck

Exposed-aggregate Concrete

Tailor the deck material

Exterior

Cladding

Stucco w/ 1 hour fire rating

Tailor the paint color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Roof

Metal standing seam metal roof

Tailor the metal color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Windows & Doors

Dual pane w/ tempered glass

Aluminum-clad Wood frames*

Tailor the aluminum color and wood species

Option for all-aluminum or fiberglass frames

*Studies show all-aluminum and aluminum-clad windows perform similarly in fires

Deck

Exposed-aggregate Concrete

Tailor the deck material

Exterior

Cladding

Stucco w/ 1 hour fire rating

Tailor the paint color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Roof

Metal standing seam metal roof

Tailor the metal color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Windows & Doors

Dual pane w/ tempered glass

Aluminum-clad Wood frames*

Tailor the aluminum color and wood species

Option for all-aluminum or fiberglass frames

*Studies show all-aluminum and aluminum-clad windows perform similarly in fires

Deck

Exposed-aggregate Concrete

Tailor the deck material

Exterior

Cladding

Stucco w/ 1 hour fire rating

Tailor the paint color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Roof

Metal standing seam metal roof

Tailor the metal color

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation (Class A fire rated)

Windows & Doors

Dual pane w/ tempered glass

Aluminum-clad Wood frames*

Tailor the aluminum color and wood species

Option for all-aluminum or fiberglass frames

*Studies show all-aluminum and aluminum-clad windows perform similarly in fires

Deck

Exposed-aggregate Concrete

Tailor the deck material

Interior

General

Engineered white oak flooring

Mix of decorative and dimmable recessed lighting

Tailor the flooring material

Tailor the light fixtures

Kitchen

Custom cabinetry with painted door panels and wood veneer plywood box construction

Integrated undercabinet lighting

Induction cooktop and electric oven

Tailor the countertop material and backsplash tile

Tailor the appliances

Bathroom

Two full bathrooms

Kohler plumbing fixtures

Wall-mount toilet

Polished chrome accessories

Tailor the floor and wall tile

Tailor the fixtures

Laundry

Stacked laundry unit

36"W x 54"D laundry closet

Storage

Built-in coat and shoe closet at entrance

Deep under-stair closet

Built-in bedrooms closets

Attic storage accessed from bedrooms

Interior

General

Engineered white oak flooring

Mix of decorative and dimmable recessed lighting

Tailor the flooring material

Tailor the light fixtures

Kitchen

Custom cabinetry with painted door panels and wood veneer plywood box construction

Integrated undercabinet lighting

Induction cooktop and electric oven

Tailor the countertop material and backsplash tile

Tailor the appliances

Bathroom

Two full bathrooms

Kohler plumbing fixtures

Wall-mount toilet

Polished chrome accessories

Tailor the floor and wall tile

Tailor the fixtures

Laundry

Stacked laundry unit

36"W x 54"D laundry closet

Storage

Built-in coat and shoe closet at entrance

Deep under-stair closet

Built-in bedrooms closets

Attic storage accessed from bedrooms

Interior

General

Engineered white oak flooring

Mix of decorative and dimmable recessed lighting

Tailor the flooring material

Tailor the light fixtures

Kitchen

Custom cabinetry with painted door panels and wood veneer plywood box construction

Integrated undercabinet lighting

Induction cooktop and electric oven

Tailor the countertop material and backsplash tile

Tailor the appliances

Bathroom

Two full bathrooms

Kohler plumbing fixtures

Wall-mount toilet

Polished chrome accessories

Tailor the floor and wall tile

Tailor the fixtures

Laundry

Stacked laundry unit

36"W x 54"D laundry closet

Storage

Built-in coat and shoe closet at entrance

Deep under-stair closet

Built-in bedrooms closets

Attic storage accessed from bedrooms

Interior

General

Engineered white oak flooring

Mix of decorative and dimmable recessed lighting

Tailor the flooring material

Tailor the light fixtures

Kitchen

Custom cabinetry with painted door panels and wood veneer plywood box construction

Integrated undercabinet lighting

Induction cooktop and electric oven

Tailor the countertop material and backsplash tile

Tailor the appliances

Bathroom

Two full bathrooms

Kohler plumbing fixtures

Wall-mount toilet

Polished chrome accessories

Tailor the floor and wall tile

Tailor the fixtures

Laundry

Stacked laundry unit

36"W x 54"D laundry closet

Storage

Built-in coat and shoe closet at entrance

Deep under-stair closet

Built-in bedrooms closets

Attic storage accessed from bedrooms

Utilities

Heating & Cooling

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Large operable windows in all rooms

Option for HRV system

Water

80 gallon heat pump water heater in outdoor utility room

Water conserving plumbing fixtures

Electrical

100A subpanel (minimum)

Separate electrical meter

Snap-on outlet and switch covers

Option for backup battery

Option for security camera system

Systems

PV system

Fire sprinklers

Efficiency

All electric

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Heat pump water heater

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation at walls and roof (Class A fire rated)

Option for HRV system

Utilities

Heating & Cooling

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Large operable windows in all rooms

Option for HRV system

Water

80 gallon heat pump water heater in outdoor utility room

Water conserving plumbing fixtures

Electrical

100A subpanel (minimum)

Separate electrical meter

Snap-on outlet and switch covers

Option for backup battery

Option for security camera system

Systems

PV system

Fire sprinklers

Efficiency

All electric

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Heat pump water heater

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation at walls and roof (Class A fire rated)

Option for HRV system

Utilities

Heating & Cooling

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Large operable windows in all rooms

Option for HRV system

Water

80 gallon heat pump water heater in outdoor utility room

Water conserving plumbing fixtures

Electrical

100A subpanel (minimum)

Separate electrical meter

Snap-on outlet and switch covers

Option for backup battery

Option for security camera system

Systems

PV system

Fire sprinklers

Efficiency

All electric

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Heat pump water heater

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation at walls and roof (Class A fire rated)

Option for HRV system

Utilities

Heating & Cooling

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Large operable windows in all rooms

Option for HRV system

Water

80 gallon heat pump water heater in outdoor utility room

Water conserving plumbing fixtures

Electrical

100A subpanel (minimum)

Separate electrical meter

Snap-on outlet and switch covers

Option for backup battery

Option for security camera system

Systems

PV system

Fire sprinklers

Efficiency

All electric

Ducted minisplit HVAC

Heat pump water heater

Option for continuous exterior mineral wool insulation at walls and roof (Class A fire rated)

Option for HRV system

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