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Small is Beautiful
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Remember the studio apartment you had
in college? That one room apartment served as bedroom, living room,
kitchen and den; it probably held a daybed, a television, a coffee table,
and maybe even the stove and refrigerator along one wall. Moving into
a real home after experiencing such a cramped way of living can be a
huge relief. So it comes as a surprise to some that home owners today
are deliberately building smaller. If you've got the cash, some think,
why not slap on as much square footage as possible?
But sometimes building smaller means building smarter.
It's a fact: small is more efficient than large. Building a large house
requires a lot of building materials and manpower, and consequently,
a higher cost. That's why many larger homes are built with lower qualities
of wood and other materials- if the builders used the best materials,
they would price themselves right out of the market. A smaller home,
on the other hand, can be built with high-quality materials and attention
to detail, and still not fall into an impossible price range. If you're
not particularly in need of floor space but you love the idea of oak
trim and vintage cabinetry, then it might be in your best interests
to build small.
No matter how much you spend to build the house initially, a smaller
house will save you money in the years to come. Heating and cooling
costs of a smaller-sized home will be a fraction of what they are in
larger properties, and repairs on a one-story roof run much cheaper
than those on a three-story mansion. Painting or siding the exterior
of a house that doesn't have as much exterior is an easy job and well
within most home owner's budgets.
Of course, there is the space factor. But unless you have a large family
or another reason why you need lots of square footage, don't rule out
small homes as being too cramped and claustrophobic. In the hands of
the right designers, smaller spaces can be given wonderful, wide-open
feelings that rival those of larger houses. Smart designers know the
tricks of opening up a small space and giving it the flow it needs to
feel larger. Rooms that open into each other, a lack of hallways and
narrow entryways, and large windows can all help a small home feel gigantic.
A light style of furniture and simple, bold pieces on the walls complement
a small space perfectly and give it a clean, contemporary feel. Imagine
living without the compulsion to fill your space with "stuff." Imagine
a home where one or two quality chairs and a sofa can make a room come
alive.
So if you're considering building or buying, consider going small. It's
the new, budget-conscious wave in home design
About The Author:
Peter Dobler is a veteran in the IT business. His passion for experimenting
with new internet marketing strategies leads him to explore new niche
markets.
Read more about his experience with real estate; visit
http://real-estate.online-business-idea.com
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