7 floor plans for small spaces made bigger with vaulted ceilings

Vaulted ceilings add an airy, spacious feel to any space and are especially effective in tiny homes to bring light and open air to the building. By leaving the ceiling off of a living area so that the eye travels vertically towards the roof ceiling, an architect can play with the space. 
Often, this produces a Tardis-like quality to the house, which ends up seeming much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Here is our collection of favorite vaulted ceiling properties.
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1. Contemporary two-bedroom property from Family Home Plans.
This contemporary build has echoes of country-cabin charm to it, with a modern twist. Measuring in at 572 square feet (53 square meters), the plans for this home can be purchased here. An outer covered porch sits in front of a bank of windows, allowing light to pour into the open-plan, vaulted ceiling living, dining and kitchen space. Two double bedrooms with built-in storage occupy the rear of the property and share a shower room on the side.
2. A-Frame country house from ePlans
Let there be light! This open and airy A-frame building makes full use of the raised height ceilings to bring in lots of natural light. Coming in at 916 square feet (85 square meters), the plans can be purchased here. Downstairs, an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area has a fireplace as a focal point, a separate laundry room and a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Upstairs, the second bedroom is open to the lofted ceiling space.
3. Modern-style lofted build from Homeplans
This stunning contemporary home would sit very well with a couple or small family. Measuring in at 864 square feet (80 square meters), the plans are available to be bought here. Built on a crawlspace foundation, the property is entered from a covered porchway straight into the open-plan great room, dining room and kitchen area, with vaulted ceilings. A utility and laundry room is built-in to the back corner, by the exit to a back porch. Two double bedrooms with built-in closets share a shower room.
4. Quirky cabin house from Family Home Plans
This gorgeous cabin-style property has been built on a hexagon floorplan, adding to the quirky feel. Coming in at 659 square feet (61 square meters), the plans are available for purchase here. The angular open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is open to the level above, with access to the outer deck and view. A full bathroom and master bedroom with built-in closets is situated at the back of the house. Upstairs, the loft space could be used as a second or guest bedroom, studio space or extra storage area.
5. Two-bedroom A-frame home from ePlans
This country cottage style home measures 796 square feet (74 square meters) and the plans are available here. Enter to an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings, then continue on, past the stairs to the basement, to the shared full bathroom and master bedroom with built-in closets. Upstairs, the loft space can be utilized as another bedroom or a study and has more storage space built into the eaves.
6. Contemporary-modern two-bedroom house from Homeplans
This glass-fronted property fills the interior of the home with natural light. Coming in at 903 square feet (84 square meters), the plans can be bought here. Enter the home from the sundeck, into the vaulted open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. At the rear of the property is a bathroom, bedroom with built-in closets and a washer/dryer cupboard. Upstairs, the second bedroom sits between two large storage areas.
7. Contemporary A-frame home from Family Home Plans
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This cute A-frame cabin makes good use of the vaulted interior to add a spacious feel to the rooms within. Measuring 618 square feet (57 square meters), the plans can be bought here. Enter from the covered deck, into the open-plan, vaulted living area. A compact kitchen sits next to the bedroom and shower room. Upstairs, a loft space can be used as a study, studio space or second bedroom.
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