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A-Frame Cabin Plan
A-Frame Cabin Plan
A printable PDF plan for our super simple and affordable tiny A-frame cabin—perfect for creating your retreat, backyard ADU, home office, campsite rental hut, or even a kids' play structure.
Designed to be built in two weekends, this cabin is 118 sq FT, approximately 10x12 feet, and 10.5 feet tall, meaning no permit is required in most areas. The plans are beginner-friendly, with no roof panel cuts, minimal plywood trimming, and no need for special tools. The design prioritizes efficiency, using readily available materials.
While ours is perched in the trees, your build doesn’t have to be! The plans include details for various backyard foundations (gravel, paving stones, etc.), along with instructions for constructing them in the trees if you’re feeling adventurous. Plus, there's room for a tiny wood stove on either side of the door.
SIZE: 118 sq ft. Footprint measures approximately 10x12 ft. Total height is 10.5 ft.
COST: $2500 USD. Material choices and local pricing will vary the total build cost.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Instantly available digital download includes printable PDF 40 page step-by-step instructions, builder-ready blueprints, a materials list, a cut list, a digital album of 400 photos and videos of the build process, and a bonus 3D Sketchup model of the cabin.
Sketchup is a program that allows you to construct in 3D, examine all the construction details, modify the design, hide layers, take measurements, and explore the build. If you intend to modify these plans it’s a fantastic tool to make those changes and to familiarize yourself with the construction process digitally before doing it for real. Sketchup is available as an always-free web app, so there is no added cost.
Feel free to download the plans to price materials or share them with builders to explore options or modifications. If they don't end up fitting your project, I'm happy to offer a refund.
Plans are copyrighted by Elevated Spaces and are for personal use only, commercial distribution is not allowed.