Houses come in many different shapes and sizes, and in recent years there has been a shift away from urban living that has people looking for smaller and more affordable homes. In “Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average,” journalist Sheri Koones takes a look at 26 small-house options from around the country, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Each of the featured residences, many of which have metal wall and roof panels, include floor plans and listing of energy-efficient features. To help homeowners concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance, sidebars contain information on heating and ventilation systems to flexible spaces, wet rooms and prefabrication.
Koones shows how a smaller home doesn’t mean compromising on the things that homeowners want. There are tricks to making a smaller house feel larger than it is, including high ceilings, light-colored walls and cabinets, open floor plans, pocket doors, well-placed windows, creative storage and more. With its large color photos and interviews with the owners, this book showcases some of the trends in living sustainably in a smaller house.
While there are many reasons people are looking to scale back and simplify their lives, the trend toward smaller homes doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. This book provides lots of inspiration for those looking to build, renovate or purchase a smaller residence.
Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average
By Sheri Koones
Published by Gibbs Smith
www.gibbs-smith.com
