Small Bungalow: 60 to 90 m² Cleverly Planned
A small bungalow proves that single-storey living does not need a lot of space: with a clever floor plan, 60 to 90 m² can be planned so that they feel generous and all routes stay short. This guide calmly shows the principles of compact floor plans, classifies the costs as a range, names real small models from our database and distinguishes the small bungalow from a single-person house and a tiny house – all prices only as a range, as of 2026.
A small bungalow proves that single-storey living does not require much space: with a clever floor plan, 60 to 90 m² can be planned so that they feel generous and all routes stay short. For couples, singles and seniors, the compact bungalow is therefore often the right choice – step-free, low-barrier and cheap to maintain. This guide shows the principles of compact floor plans, classifies the costs as a range, names genuine small models from our database and distinguishes the small bungalow from the single-person house and the tiny house – all prices only as a range, as of 2026, without any ranking. An overview of the single-storey house is offered by the bungalow as a prefabricated house.
What is a small bungalow?
Short answer: A small bungalow is a single-storey, ground-level residential house with a compact living space of about 60 to 90 m². Despite the small area, it offers a fully-fledged home on one level – without stairs, low-barrier and with short routes. Small bungalows are suitable for couples, singles, seniors and everyone who deliberately wants to build compact and cheaply. Thanks to a clever floor plan, a small bungalow often feels more generous than the square metres suggest.
The appeal of the small bungalow lies in reduction: anyone who does not waste any space saves on construction, heating and maintenance and still lives comfortably. Because all rooms are on one level, there are no stairs and the house remains usable for all phases of life. A compact bungalow is therefore popular as a first home, as a retirement residence or as a second residential building on the plot.
How do you plan a small bungalow cleverly?
Short answer: The key is a space-efficient floor plan without wasted routes. An open living, dining and cooking area bundles the recreation areas, while hallway areas are reduced to a minimum. Large windows and floor-to-ceiling glazing bring daylight into the house and make small rooms feel bigger. Built-in furniture, a compact bathroom and clever storage make use of every square metre. Anyone planning at ground level can also incorporate the terrace and garden as extended living space.
- Minimise the hallway: keep circulation areas short and access rooms directly.
- Live openly: combine living, dining and cooking into one generous area.
- Use light: floor-to-ceiling windows make small rooms feel bigger.
- Plan storage: built-in furniture and niches use every square metre.
- Compact bathroom: a level-access bathroom saves space and is low-barrier.
- Extend outdoors: consider the terrace and garden as additional living space.
In the small bungalow in particular, the quality of the floor plan determines the sense of living. A well-thought-out design makes 75 m² feel more generous than a poorly laid-out larger floor plan. Concrete room layouts and ideas for single-storey houses are shown by the bungalow floor plans. Anyone who wants to play through the floor plan themselves uses the house configurator.
Build small but flexible
Anyone who does not rule out a later extension should consider extendability from the start: a suitable orientation of the building, prepared connections and sufficient reserve space on the plot. This way the small bungalow stays flexible if the space requirement changes later.
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What does a small bungalow cost?
Short answer: There are no reliable flat-rate prices. From our database, examples emerge as a range, as of 2026: the Option Bungalow from WeberHaus with 53 m² comes in at around €189,000, the Lifetime 6 from allkauf haus with 70 m² at about €174,000, the Lifetime 1 L-shaped bungalow with 88 m² at around €197,000 and the Bungalow Kompakt 88 from Town & Country at about €207,000. The plot, base slab, ancillary construction costs and outdoor facilities are each added on top.
Small bungalows from the database, sorted by living space (no ranking, prices as starting values, as of 2026)
| Model | Provider | Living space | Roof shape | from approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option Bungalow | WeberHaus | 53 m² | Flat roof | €189,000 |
| Lifetime 6 | allkauf haus | 70 m² | Hipped roof | €174,000 |
| Lifetime 1 L-shaped bungalow | allkauf haus | 88 m² | Hipped roof | €197,000 |
| Bungalow Kompakt 88 | Town & Country | 88 m² | Hipped roof | €207,000 |
The compact area makes the small bungalow one of the cheaper ways to build at ground level. Because with the bungalow the entire living space is distributed on one level, the base slab and roof are proportionally larger than with a two-storey house – but with a small area this carries less weight. How the total costs are composed in detail is explained by the guides Building a bungalow: costs and Prefabricated bungalow prices.
Small bungalow, single-person house or tiny house?
Short answer: The terms overlap, but differ in area and concept. A small bungalow is a single-storey, fully-fledged house of about 60 to 90 m² with a permanent foundation. A single-person house (Singlehaus) refers to a compact house for a one- to two-person household, often similar in size but not necessarily single-storey. A tiny house is, at usually under 50 m², significantly smaller, often mobile or modular and heavily reduced. Of these, the small bungalow offers the most living comfort on one level.
Small bungalow compared with the single-person house and tiny house (no ranking)
| Feature | Small bungalow | Single-person house | Tiny house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living space | approx. 60–90 m² | compact, often similar | usually under 50 m² |
| Levels | always single-storey | one or two | often with a gallery |
| Foundation | permanent foundation | permanent foundation | permanent or mobile |
| Target group | couples, seniors | 1–2 people | minimalist |
| Low-barrier | yes, without stairs | partly | rather not |
Anyone thinking even more compactly will find alternatives in the guides on the single-person house and the tiny house. Anyone looking for the comfort of single-storey living without stairs usually remains best served by the small bungalow.
Who is a small bungalow suitable for?
Short answer: A small bungalow suits couples, singles and seniors who want to live compactly, low-barrier and without stairs. It is also popular as a retirement residence, guest house or second residential building on the plot. Because the living space stays manageable, construction, heating and maintenance costs are lower than for a large house. Anyone who wants to deliberately live in a reduced way and still enjoy the comfort of single-storey living is well advised to choose a small bungalow.
For living in old age in particular, the small bungalow is ideal because all rooms are on one level. Anyone who plans threshold-free transitions, wide doors and a level-access bathroom from the start gets a home that remains permanently usable. Details for senior-friendly building are explored in the guide barrier-free bungalow for seniors.
How much plot does a small bungalow need?
Short answer: A small bungalow too distributes its living space on one level and therefore needs proportionally more footprint than a two-storey house. For a compact bungalow, however, a significantly smaller plot is enough than for a large model. As a rough guide, the area should be about three to four times the footprint, so that setback areas, driveway and a garden have room. The development plan sets the binding frame.
Because the small bungalow stays compact, it can also be realised on more tightly buildable plots, on which a large single-storey house no longer fits. Nevertheless, check the building lines and setback areas early. An overview of construction methods, fittings and further models of the single-storey house is offered by the prefabricated bungalow. Whether single-storey living is worthwhile compared with a multi-storey house is weighed up in a balanced way by the comparison Detached house or bungalow.
Further bungalow forms and providers compared: Bien-Zenker bungalow, Danwood bungalow, ELK Haus bungalow and FIBAV bungalow.
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