When economies shrink and disposal income threatened, how do we meet our client’s reality? Rather than generous, personal projects, the need for small formed spaces is becoming an economic necessity, pushing us designers to test our creativity with less.
Nowadays, there are plenty of reasons to downsize to a smaller home. Perhaps you’re in the market for a simpler way of life, or lower rent, or mortgage payments.
With smaller spaces, owners can no longer dedicate an area solely for one function.
People would often buy larger homes for a number of reasons:
• They “outgrow” their smaller one.
• They can afford more.
• They need to keep up with their neighbours’.
• They believe a large home is the home of their dreams.
Another reason people keep buying bigger homes is because no one tells them they don’t need to.
So let’s explore reasons why people could be actually happier in a smaller house:
1. Easier to maintain. Smaller buildings are easier to maintain.
2. Less time spent cleaning. And that should be reason enough…
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