Photo Credit: Inckx
Inspiration for a large southwestern open concept family room remodel in Phoenix with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls and a plaster fireplace

Drawers below the cooktop allow ample storage for pots and pans. Photo Credit: Custom Creative Marble & Granite
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped ceramic tile open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Contrasting Island and cabinetry with coordinating granite throughout. Veincut Limestone on backsplash custom cut and laid in herringbone pattern on backsplash. Photo Credit: Stacy Goldberg

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Transitional home design photo in San Francisco

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

Organic Modern Photo Credit: Molly Mahar http://caprinacreative.com/

Photo Credit: Augie Salbosa
Inspiration for a small zen u-shaped marble floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances, beige walls and a peninsula

Large walk-in master closet. Photo Credit: The Home Aesthetic
Elegant gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet photo in Indianapolis with white cabinets

Open and airy Gallery Hallway overlooking a double story space below. The passageway is activated with custom lighting and colorful art pieces. Skylights add rhythm and balance to the space as well as natural indirect daylight. Architecture: Welch Design Studio Photo Credits: Erhard Pfeiffer

One of many custom concrete planters constructed on this property. We used raw corrugated steel panels left over from the man cave construction to create a unique texture to the planters and then levitated steel framed concrete benches with glass goblets cast into the benches that glow when lit up from below (Think Launter's Goldstein/Sheets cast concrete roof) Photo credit Michael Woodall

A beautifully boarded stair hall welcomes you into this inspirational modern Cape Cod home. The spacious floor plan includes an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area, complete with a charming butler's pantry and home office. Photo Credit: Scott Amundson

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Transitional home design photo in San Francisco

Hydrangea softens the curved wall leading out to the field below. Photo Credit: Neil Landino
Design ideas for a large traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Photo Credit: Katie Suellentrop
Small transitional black tile and glass tile mosaic tile floor drop-in bathtub photo in New York with a wall-mount toilet, black walls and a vessel sink

Midcentury Ranch Reno Portland, OR type: remodel & addition status: built credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hayes Brothers Construction photography: Erin Riddle - KLIK Concepts & Parallel Photography

shared outdoor seating area for bungalow complex. photo credit: Brandon Shigeta
Mid-sized trendy backyard decomposed granite patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Transitional bathroom photo in San Francisco

The decision to go small is about her personal values, committing to a lifestyle, and living within her means. The move to design small is a subjective decision that weighs in on a number of factors that can’t possibly be summed up in one statement, but the obvious benefits jump to the front...easier to maintain, less cleaning, less expensive, less debt, less environmental impact, less temptation to accumulate. Her design requirements were simple, small footprint less than 1000 sq. ft., garage below the living area, and take advantage of the amazing view. It’s smaller than the average house, but designed in a way that it won’t feel like a shoebox. My client thought long and hard about downsizing her home and her lifestyle, and she couldn’t be happier