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12x16 Home Office with novelty pine siding, skinned hemlock posts and four season insualtion
Custom Home Office built from four season kit
12x20 Home Office converted into a four season cabin for year round use
12x16 Home Office post and beam cabin with four season insulation
Home Office - Three Season Interior
12x20 Home Office - Four Season interior
12x20 Home Office with shiplap pine interior wall sheathing
12x20 Home Office - Custom Four Season Exterior
12x16 Home Office post and beam cottage with four season package, upgraded siding and porch posts
12x16 Home Office with live edge pine siding, skinned hemlock porch posts and insulated windows and door
12x16 Home Office with live edge pine siding and two skinned hemlock porch posts
12x20 Home Office converted into a four season cabin with insulated windows and door
12x20 Home Office cabin interior with four season insulation for year round use
12x20 Home Office with nine-lite insulated steel door and insulated slider windows
12x16 Home Office with novelty pine siding, skinned hemlock posts and four season insualtion
Custom Home Office built from four season kit
12x20 Home Office converted into a four season cabin for year round use
12x16 Home Office post and beam cabin with four season insulation
Home Office - Three Season Interior
12x20 Home Office - Four Season interior
12x20 Home Office with shiplap pine interior wall sheathing
12x20 Home Office - Custom Four Season Exterior
12x16 Home Office post and beam cottage with four season package, upgraded siding and porch posts
12x16 Home Office with live edge pine siding, skinned hemlock porch posts and insulated windows and door
12x16 Home Office with live edge pine siding and two skinned hemlock porch posts
12x20 Home Office converted into a four season cabin with insulated windows and door
12x20 Home Office cabin interior with four season insulation for year round use
12x20 Home Office with nine-lite insulated steel door and insulated slider windows
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Home Office (living)

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MSRP: $11,357.00
Our Price: $9,599.00
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The Home Office might be our most popular cottage design for vacation rentals, campground cabins, home offices, and backyard in-law suites. The open floor plan provides lots of room for customization. The porch is a relaxing outdoor space to enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

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Description

The Home Office is a simple, classic outbuilding.  This design is one of our most economically friendly designs and has tons of potential.  The open floor plan and fantastic front porch make this design a great playhouse, pool house, guest house, workshop, cabana, artist studio, personal retreat, or office.  The foam board insulation, shiplap pine sheathing and exposed post and beam framing preserve the rustic allure of the cottage, while affording you a four-season home away from home. Consider the addition of a heat source and use your space throughout the cold winter months. Originally design as the sales office for Jamaica cottage Shop, this design is also the base for the ever-popular Apple Blossom Cottage which is solidly booked night after night through Airbnb.

When you daydream about the small cottage lifestyle, you may imagine woodsy surroundings that bring back memories of a simpler way of life. Cottages are adorable structures that simply emanate warmth and comfort. They make charming guesthouses or backyard retreats. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry.  Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.

The design can be purchased in different stages; frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide- our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a quiet country retreat. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design delivered to your prepared site.

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Specifications

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  • 12x16
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12×16 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 192 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 144 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 17’8” D

Estimated Weight: 8,700 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 68 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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12×20 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 240 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 192 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 21’8” D

Estimated Weight: 10,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 79 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x144”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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12×24 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 288 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 240 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 25’8” D

Estimated Weight: 11,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 90 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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Shipping Information / Logistics

12×26 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 312 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 264 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 27’8” D

Estimated Weight: 13,300 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x26’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 99 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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Shipping Information / Logistics

12×30 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 360 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 312 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 31’8” D

Estimated Weight: 14,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x30’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 110 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x144”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

12×40 Living Home Office

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 480 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 432 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 41’8” D

Estimated Weight: 20,800 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x40’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 126 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x144”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

Ways to Purchase Your Home Office (living)

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or Quick Buy to purchase with the standard options

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See Explanations of types: 3-Season or 4-Season

 

Configure Frame Only, Complete Pre-Cut Kit and Fully Assembled here

Flooring 2 Flooring

Hemlock is a sustainable, all natural hard wood, building or placing your structure on concrete blocks is recommended.
Treated is recommended when your structure will be directly on the ground or a concrete slab

No Floor removes the floor system and adds treated sills. Select this option if you intend to use the ground or a concrete slab as your floor.

*Buildings that do not come standard with a floor system, or have the floor system removed, will not come with any floor insulation or floor vapor barrier. 

Siding 3 Siding

See gallery and information sheet here for details on each option.

Roofing 4 Roofing

Select which type or Roofing Material you’d like.

See our information sheet here for details on each type.

Millwork 5 Millwork

We refer to “Millwork” as the doors and windows.

Select “Standard Millwork” to include the Standard Millwork Package for your structure.
Select “Remove Millwork” to purchase different or upgraded millwork separately or or add in your own.

Note: Your kit is designed to have specific size rough openings. If you purchase millwork separately or use your own, consider size.
Aftermarket alterations are sometimes made by experienced carpenters to accommodate additional or slightly different size millwork. Frame-Only Kits generally don’t come with Millwork. You have the option to add it here by selecting “Standard Millwork”

Add Ons 6 Add Ons

Consider adding these options to your kit:

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    For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Home Office Storage

     3 Season PCK4 Season PCKPlans Only
    12X16$9,599.00$14,039.00$79.90
    12X20$11,999.00$17,224.00--
    12X24$14,399.00$20,407.00--
    12X26$15,599.00$21,999.00--
    12X30$17,999.00$25,184.00--
    12X40$23,999.00$33,144.00--

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