We create small home plan designs that give families everything they typically look for in a larger home, including all of the modern conveniences, privacy and storage areas, without sacrificing detail.
The trend of larger homes is turning now as families want to feel closer and make choices that help lower rising energy costs and impact the environment in a positive manner. We design homes that are 500-1500 sq ft and eco friendly without disrupting the typical family lifestyle.
By concentrating on design that fits the family, rather than creating spaces that families have to fit into, there is less wasted space in a home, and less wasted money. Scale and usage are important in a home, and building a small home that works for a family without feeling small, takes a unique designer. We hope you enjoy our small home designs, custom home plan options, and our articles that will help you make the best decision when building and decorating your small house.
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The Nesting house plan represents earth and fire and reflects the idea of the Russian nesting doll.
Crisp lines and open interiors abound in the MOD, a small house that references the Earth and snow.
A central courtyard is the main feature of the Introvərt, a house plan that reminds one of a hacienda.
Based on the element of water, the Lake Boat house can be built on the water with a covered boat slip.
Built on a pier and beam system, the Stilts house plan allows winds and breezes to flow under and over the house to moderate the interior temperature naturally.
Building a small home, from finding a lot, picking a house plan, choosing a builder and working through problems.
Decorating on a small scale can be challenging. Get ideas for decorating your small house here.
This article is by Rhonna Del Rio-Ascolese, a Design and Feng Shui Consultant and owner of otonome.net. Rhonna’s goal is to create a balanced environment that supports the client in manifesting their goals in life by offering Harmony and Balance using Design and Feng Shui philosophy.
I went through a five-year program for Architecture in Cal Poly, Pomona. During these years, I practically lived in my studio. In fact, all my classmates practically did. In order to meet deadlines one after another, we took turns taking a twenty-minute “power nap” on …
Using the sun’s energy to heat a home naturally and lower energy costs is becoming a goal for many home owners. Solar panels are growing in popularity, but the extensive initial cost can be quite substantial and is a turn off for many home owners trying to build or become more eco friendly on a budget.
A Trombe wall is another option for collecting the sun’s heat in a new home. A Trombe wall is built from stone, concrete, metal or other material that acts as a thermal mass that collects …
One of the things clients worry about most when designing and moving into a small house, is storage. By utilizing small areas that would otherwise be empty or dead space, you can add shelves, drawers, and open display areas for prized possessions or things you want to hide.
Closets - The largest impact can often happen in the closet. The old days of one simple shelf and one bar for hanging clothes are long gone. Built in closet systems can be designed to fit your clothing and accessories so there is …
Whether you are thinking about building your first home, or your fifth, creating the custom home design you want can be a difficult process. Working with an experienced architect will help you think about what you want and need in a floor plan, choose materials to fit your lifestyle, and create a finished house plan that will fulfill your dreams, no matter how small or large. Think about these areas when you take your ideas to your architect:
Lot - Take a look at your lot from every angle to find …
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 has increased the tax incentive for homeowners installing geothermal heating.
Previously, any residential installation of a ground loop or water geothermal heat pump was eligible for a credit of up to $2000. The new bill increases the tax credit to 30% of the cost with no limit, making geothermal heating increasingly attractive to those concerned with limiting their carbon footprint and lowering their energy costs in a new or older house plan.
The new incentives are retroactive to geothermal heat installations that occurred on …
