Inspiring Ideas for Small Houses
Inspiration for small houses and great ideas for living with less square footage
These days, bigger isn’t always better. The small house movement is quickly making its territorial mark on the housing industry and doing so with far less square footage. Click through the slideshow for inspiring small homes and great tips and ideas for living small.
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A Big Little House on the Ridge
Nestled among cedars and firs, this cabin packs multiple levels, a fireplace nook, and plenty of room for guests into 800 sq. ft.
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Live Tall on a Small Footprint
Two projects smaller than 1500 sq. ft. illustrate how to design a comfortable home with little impact on the site
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At 1,000 square feet smaller than the average custom home, this compact house is comfortable, practical and attainable
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Good Homes Come in Small Packages
The two houses illustrate how well-designed homes can be comfortable and inviting no matter what the size. Both homes have an open floor plan, are finished and furnished simply yet elegantly, are filled with natural light, and have a strong connection to the outdoors. What more does anyone need?
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A Modern Modular At Home in Minneapolis
A small house on a small lot is the right choice for a growing family
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A Small House That’s Designed to Float
A 433-sq.-ft. houseboat showcases nine strategies that can make any small house live large
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High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personality
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Multiuse rooms, built-in furniture, and carefully orchestrated sightlines are just a few of the tools that can help you to get the most out of the space you have
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This 800-sq.-ft. cottage uses 10 strategies for great comfort and style
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A Garden Cottage for Low-Impact Living
This 800-sq.-ft. infill home was designed for its site and its owners’ lifestyle
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Can you tell me the exterior paint colors you used for this property?
I'm having a very difficult time finding any information on this project. I do not think the slideshow link is this house. I am in the process of remodeling an early 1900's pumphouse on a lake bluff and this design/color scheme fits it perfectly. HELP PLEASE!!!
A little disappointed that all you are showing is a pic of a house, no floor plan, few interior shots. Not very well done.
There is no slide show and i can go to Pinterest to look at house pics without a premium subscription?
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