Designer Cottages & Clayton


In 2015, we recognized that more and more people consider downsizing to a tiny home the opportune way to embrace a fuller, more simplistic lifestyle. To answer this need, we began prototyping and building tiny home floor plans designed by renowned architect Jeffrey Dungan. We extensively researched building codes, tested for durability and sustainability and developed a luxurious, world-class line of small modular homes fashioned with quality materials and specialty brands. The result is the Designer Cottages.

Benefits and Innovation:

Based on our research, we have chosen to build the Designer Series to the International Residential Code, or IRC. Building to the IRC means our tiny homes are built as small modular homes and can be lived in year-round.

Not only do the Saltbox and Low Country have open floor plans and beautiful design details, they are built efficiently and incorporate a variety of energy efficient features such as a Summit® combined washer & dryer unit and Ply Gem® windows and doors. We combine energy efficiency with designer touches to create a solution to the demand of the tiny home movement for small, permanent dwellings with luxury amenities and modern features.

International Residential Code Compliant

Open Floor Plans

Open Floor Plans

Beautiful Design Details

Beautiful Design Details

Summit® Combined Washer & Dryer Unit

Ply Gem® Windows

Ply Gem® Doors

Designer Touches

Designer Touches

Luxury Amenities

Luxury Amenities

Modern Features

Modern Features

Craftsmanship

Designer Cottages are built with precision in one of Clayton’s home building facilities. We are able to minimize potential weather delays and ensure that the quality materials used to construct the homes have minimal exposure to the elements. Additionally, our trained home builders specialize in different home building tasks and work hard to create a beautiful product that will last a lifetime.

Floor plans that maximize every inch. Fashionably integrated storage options. Classic design from a leading architect. Whether people seek a leisurely getaway home, a deluxe mother-in-law suite or a downsize with hand-picked amenities, The Designer Cottages is the choice for world-class, luxury living.