They wanted a home that sat lightly in its surrounding landscape, had a minimal footprint, and yet felt spacious inside.
Kitchen of the the Caldwell House
NEED MORE
SPACE?
For some, efficiency is a primary goal in the small-home design process. For others, it's simply a nice perk. But a smaller footprint almost always translates into lower utility costs.
CUT THE FOOTPRINT, PUT MORE TOWARD MATERIALS AND LAND
Small and efficient does not have to mean spare or cramped. With clever
architecture and interior design elements, the small house can be very com- fortable and beautiful. That assurance has made the little house a truly viable option for many new or downsizing homeowners. In that vein, Caldwell noted that people who want a little house tend to value owning a few things of great value, rather than many things of medio- cre value. He compared small-home design to the decision to buy organic fresh food and spending more time in the kitchen preparing it. "Small homes are a reflection of people's changing tastes," Caldwell said. Whatever the motivation, Breslin noted that it needs to be a heartfelt desire. "It has to be part of your life choice," she said. "You want to live that way for a certain reason—to leave a lighter footprint or live more efficiently."
Exterior of the Breslin/Sweney home
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