Most people picture a large multi-bedroom home when they think of a barndominium. They do not have to be. 1 bedroom barndominium floor plans run from around 560 square feet up to 2,446 square feet in the plans below, and at the small end a barndominium tiny home costs less to build than almost any other permanent house you could put on the same lot.
Below are nine one bedroom barndominium plans, ordered by size, with what each one actually costs. One of them has been built and photographed — start there if you want to see what the square footage means in practice rather than in a rendering.
Is a 1 Bedroom Barndominium Right for You?
A single-bedroom layout is a good fit if:
- One or two people will live there. If you are sharing, the other person has to be happy sharing a room — there is no second bedroom to retreat to.
- You have a small lot, or simply want a smaller footprint, but still want the interior to feel open rather than cramped. Every plan here uses a combined living, dining and kitchen area for exactly that reason.
- You do not need a dedicated office or guest room — or you have found a plan that provides one separately, like the Blackthorn’s loft below.
- You would rather spend the square footage on common areas or a garage than on bedrooms you will not use. Three of the plans below put more space into the shop than into the house.
Where it does not work: resale. A one-bedroom home appeals to a much narrower pool of buyers than a three-bedroom, and appraisers treat bedroom count as a primary comparable. If there is a realistic chance you sell within a few years, that is worth weighing against the lower build cost.
How Much Does a 1 Bedroom Barndo Cost to Build?
Finished barndominium construction runs roughly $65 to $160 per square foot in 2026, depending on region, finish level, and how much of the work you take on yourself. Most single-bedroom barndominiums fall between 800 and 2,000 square feet of heated space.
That puts a realistic finished range at:
- 800 sq ft — approximately $52,000 to $128,000
- 1,200 sq ft — approximately $78,000 to $192,000
- 2,000 sq ft — approximately $130,000 to $320,000
The bottom of that range is genuinely achievable on a small plan if you are acting as your own general contractor and finishing simply. It is not achievable at 2,000 square feet with a finished shop attached — those builds land in the upper half.
Shop space changes the arithmetic in your favor. An unheated garage or workshop costs far less per square foot than living space, which is why a plan like the Kinsley below can carry 3,750 square feet of garage without tripling the budget. If you are looking at a 1 bedroom barndominium with shop, price the heated and unheated areas separately or you will badly overestimate.
These are planning figures rather than quotes. Site preparation, utility runs and local labor rates move the number more than anything else — get bids from builders in your county before setting a budget.
1 Bedroom Barndominium With a Shop or With a Loft
Two variations account for most of the interest in single-bedroom plans, and they solve opposite problems.
The shop house treats the workshop as the main event. The Amerie, Chaston and Kinsley below all devote more square footage to the shop than to the living area — up to 3,750 square feet in the Kinsley’s case. This suits trades, hobbyists, equipment storage, and anyone whose land needs a working building more than it needs bedrooms. Our shop house plans cover the type in more depth.
The loft solves the guest-and-office problem without paying for a second bedroom. Because the roof volume already exists, finishing a loft is the cheapest square footage in the building. The Blackthorn below does this well: the loft is a flexible upstairs space with its own bathroom that can become an office, a guest room, or a second bedroom later without touching the structure.
Featured 1 Bedroom Barndominium Floor Plans
Nine one bedroom barndominium floor plans, ordered smallest to largest after the photographed build. Every one is a complete construction drawing set you can buy today.
BCO-40058 Olsen — 900 sq ft · 240 sq ft porch · 1 bed · 1 bath
From outside this looks close to the CB-10031, but the similarity ends at the covered porch. At 900 heated square feet the layout is entirely different: the porch opens into a living room and adjoining kitchen, both under a vaulted ceiling, with the kitchen in the back right corner. Instead of a standard closet the bedroom gets a walk-in, with a second door through to the bathroom. Note there is no bathroom access from the living room or kitchen. From $849.99.
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JRW-10002 Amerie — 612 sq ft · 1,140 sq ft shop · 1 bed · 1 bath
The only plan on this page that has been built and photographed, and the photographs are the reason to start here. Just 612 heated square feet against a 1,140 square foot shop — the living space is genuinely small and the workshop is nearly twice its size. That ratio is the whole point: this is a shop with a comfortable apartment attached, not a house with a shed. If you want to see what a 600 square foot living area actually feels like before committing, this is the plan that shows you. From $1,250.00.
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CB-10031 — 560 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath
The smallest plan here at 560 square feet, not counting the porch that spans the front. You enter into a combined living room, kitchen and dining area, with the kitchen counter running along the back wall. Two doors open off the left side — one to the bedroom with a closet spanning a full wall, the other to the bathroom. The bathroom is reached from the kitchen rather than the bedroom, which sounds awkward on paper but is normal at this footprint. From $1,349.99.
BCO-40077 Seth — 1,000 sq ft · 1 bed · 2 bath
Exactly 1,000 square feet, not counting the wide front porch, and unusually it has two full bathrooms. The front doors open into a living room combined with dining on the right and the kitchen at the back, with a fireplace in the dining area. The second full bath sits off the kitchen; the primary bedroom is on the opposite side of the house with its own bath and walk-in closet. That second bath is the whole argument for this plan — if you host guests occasionally but not often enough to justify a second bedroom, it means nobody has to walk through your bedroom. From $849.99.
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BCO-40043 Harris — 1,157 sq ft · 523 sq ft garage · 1 bed · 2 bath
Another two-bath single-bedroom plan, this time with an attached garage on the left side and a covered porch. The front door opens into a combined living and dining room with the kitchen at the back, offset slightly so it forms its own alcove — open plan, but the kitchen still reads as a separate space. A door from the dining room reaches the garage, which contains storage and a bathroom. The bedroom side includes a dressing room that doubles as the laundry, with a walk-in closet off it. From $1,349.99.
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BCO-40171 — 1,200 sq ft · attached carport · 1 bed · 1 bath
A one-bedroom bungalow at 1,200 heated square feet with an attached carport — an open design formed by a wide sloped awning on the right side, not an enclosed garage. Worth being clear about that distinction before you buy. Inside, the front door leads to a combined dining, living and kitchen area. The kitchen opens to a laundry room with attached pantry, and the left side of the living room leads to the primary bedroom, bath and walk-in closet. From $1,349.99.
CDD-1005 Chaston — 1,493 sq ft · 2,705 sq ft garage · 1 bed · 1.2 bath
The larger shop house option: 1,493 heated square feet plus a 2,705 square foot three-car garage and a 1,300 square foot wraparound porch. The garage is big enough to work as a real workshop and has its own bathroom so you are not tracking through the house. You can enter the combined living and dining room from any of the three porch sides. The kitchen adjoins the dining area with partial separation from the counters and island, and a door leads through to a laundry and mudroom. This plan also appears on our house plans with RV garage page — the bay is deep enough for a coach. From $849.99.
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AK-4006 Blackthorn — 1,500 sq ft · 2 stories · 1 bed · 2.1 bath
The answer if you want a 1 bedroom barndominium with loft. Two stories, 1,500 heated square feet, covered porches front and back, and a chimney — it reads more as a cottage than a barn. The living room and kitchen sit on one side under a vaulted ceiling open to the second floor. Downstairs the hallway leads to a powder room and laundry, with the bedroom, walk-in closet and bath off the living room. Upstairs is the loft, with two attic storage areas and a second bathroom. That loft is the flexible part: office, second bedroom, or whatever the next few years require. From $1,695.00.
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BG-20085 Kinsley — 2,446 sq ft · 3,750 sq ft garage · 1 bed · 1.1 bath
The largest plan here and the most extreme shop-to-house ratio: 2,446 heated square feet against a 3,750 square foot garage, plus a 400 square foot deck. The garage takes most of the front façade with room for four vehicles and a high ceiling, connected to the living area through a mudroom with its own bathroom. The living room, kitchen and dining are one open space, with the bedroom, bath and walk-in closet at the back. A staircase near the front door leads to a rec room running the full length above — hobby space, gym, storage, or additional bedrooms later. From $1,250.00.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How small can a 1 bedroom barndominium be?
The smallest plan on this page is 560 square feet, and around 500 to 600 square feet is the practical floor for a permanent single-bedroom home with a full kitchen and bathroom. Below that you are into tiny-home territory, where the kitchen and bathroom start to be compromised rather than simply small.
How much does a 1 bedroom barndominium cost to build?
At $65 to $160 per square foot in 2026, an 800 square foot single-bedroom barndominium runs roughly $52,000 to $128,000 finished, and a 2,000 square foot one runs roughly $130,000 to $320,000. Attached shop or garage space costs considerably less per square foot than heated living area, so price the two separately.
Can a 1 bedroom barndominium have a shop?
Yes, and it is one of the most common configurations. Three plans on this page devote more square footage to the shop than to the house — the Amerie has a 1,140 square foot shop against 612 square feet of living space, and the Kinsley has 3,750 square feet of garage. Post-frame construction clear-spans large openings cheaply, which is what makes the ratio affordable.
Can you add a loft to a 1 bedroom barndominium?
Yes, and it is the cheapest way to add usable space, because you are already paying for the roof volume above. The Blackthorn on this page includes a loft with its own bathroom and two attic storage areas, designed so it can become an office, guest room or second bedroom later without structural changes.
Does a 1 bedroom barndominium hurt resale value?
It narrows the buyer pool. Appraisers and buyers both treat bedroom count as a primary comparable, so a one-bedroom home competes against a much smaller market than a three-bedroom of the same size. If resale within a few years is realistic, consider a plan with a loft or flex space that can be converted, or step up to our 2 bedroom barndominium floor plans.
What size lot does a 1 bedroom barndominium need?
Less than you might think for the house itself, but the shop is usually what drives the requirement. A 560 to 1,200 square foot single-bedroom home fits comfortably on a small parcel; add a 2,700 or 3,750 square foot shop with vehicle access and turning room and you are looking at an acre or more. Check local setbacks and any maximum outbuilding rules before choosing a plan.
Build Your 1 Bedroom Barndominium
A single-bedroom barndominium conserves space without feeling cramped, and it lets you put the budget where you actually use it — into the common areas, the shop, or simply into not borrowing as much. Every plan above is available as a complete construction drawing set.
If you need more sleeping space, our 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom barndominium floor plans are the next steps up. If the workshop matters more than the bedroom count, start with our shop house plans or, for vehicle storage specifically, our house plans with RV garage.
