We were approached by someone in the historic Duckpond neighborhood in Gainesville looking to add an accessory cottage in her back yard. After some design iterations, we ended up building a 16'x20' version of our Starlet cottage with elements that complemented her historic home. The design was approved by the Gainesville Preservation Board.
![Historic Shed Tiny House](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSCN2877.jpg)
The cottage under construction in the Historic Shed shop
![16'x20' Cottage Floor Plan](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/16x20starlet.jpg)
16'x20' Cottage Floor Plan
![The cottage shell installed on a concrete block pier foundation](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSCN2915.jpg)
The cottage shell installed on a concrete block pier foundation
![Historic Shed Cottage](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_34342.jpg)
The cottage was set on concrete block piers with lattice panels
![A French door and arched gable window add extra light into the space](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3435.jpg)
A French door and arched gable window add extra light into the space
![Interior framing](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSCN2921.jpg)
Interior framing
![The cottage was insulated with batt insulation on the walls and spray foam on the ceiling and under the floor](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3393.jpg)
The cottage was insulated with batt insulation on the walls and spray foam on the ceiling and under the floor
![The steep roof allowed a storage loft to be placed over the kitchen and bath area](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3411.jpg)
The steep roof allowed a storage loft to be placed over the kitchen and bath area
![The customer choose Ikea cabinets for the kitchen](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3419-001.jpg)
The customer chose Ikea cabinets for the kitchen
![A small corner sink fit in behind the washer/dryer closet](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_5954.jpg)
A small corner sink fit in behind the washer/dryer closet
![The loft is over 5' at the peak](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_20150615_160929-001.jpg)
The loft is over 5' at the peak and gets light through the gable window
![The 5'-6"x5'-6" bath has a shower, vanity and toilet, as well as a washer/dryer closet](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_20150615_172936-0011.jpg)
The 5'-6"x5'-6" bath has a shower, vanity and toilet, as well as a washer/dryer closet
![A mini split AC system provides heat and cooling](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_20150615_160051-001.jpg)
A mini split AC system provides heat and cooling
![A 2' deep storage shelf was installed opposite the loft](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_5953.jpg)
A 2' deep storage shelf was installed opposite the loft
![A batten door leads to the bath](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_20150615_173321-001-600x800.jpg)
A batten door leads to the bath
![A gas tankless heater is located on the rear of the building](https://historicshed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_3405.jpg)
A gas tankless heater is located on the rear of the building