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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts green two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other

Large arts and crafts blue two-story wood exterior home photo in Chicago with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a small country red two-story wood gable roof remodel in Minneapolis

Snap Chic Photography
Example of a huge farmhouse white two-story wood exterior home design in Austin with a mixed material roof

Example of a country white two-story exterior home design in Chicago with a mixed material roof

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

Traditional two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Toronto

Still Capture Photography
Example of a beach style loft-style medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Cleveland with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete patio remodel in Richmond with no cover

Stephen Ironside
Inspiration for a large rustic gray two-story metal house exterior remodel in Birmingham with a shed roof and a metal roof

Coastal white two-story wood house exterior idea in Charlotte with a hip roof and a shingle roof

One care garage with walkway to front porch and planting garden. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
Trendy exterior home photo in DC Metro

Mountain style beige two-story exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a metal roof

Small cottage white two-story wood house exterior photo in Other with a gambrel roof and a shingle roof

Example of a large mid-century modern beige one-story mixed siding and board and batten exterior home design in Austin with a metal roof and a black roof

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a country galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with medium tone wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink and shaker cabinets

Michael Hunter Photography
Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor living room photo with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Milwaukee with a shed roof