Tuesday, May 28, 2013

My (Little) Dream Home

Like many people, I dream of someday owning a home. But when I dream of a home, I don't envision myself living in mansion or having a home theater. In fact, bigger isn't better, when it comes to your home. I agree with Becoming Minimalist - I'll be happier in a smaller home. Some of the reasons they touch upon in the article are reasons I have for wanting to living in a smaller space (and own a smaller home): less space to clean, less expensive, less desire to accumulate needless things, etc....


So what is my dream home? I've found a few examples to showcase here.


1. The B-53 house from Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed
This two-bedroom option from the maker of tiny houses still only comes in at 777 sq. ft. You can upgrade to three bedrooms if you need to, allowing the house to maximize to 884 sq. ft. This is the perfect size for my (future) family. If I have more than three kids this might be an issue - I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!



2. The Bungalow Company 


Isn't this one of the most gorgeous things you've ever seen? The scenery helps, of course.


The Bungalow Company
The Bungalow Company
The Bungalow Company

The plans show this as a spacious one-bedroom, with the bedroom taking up the entire second floor (image on the left). A perfect option for a couple or even one person and a few pets.


3. Best Small House Plans from Houseplans


This plan is only 930 sq. ft., but packs in two bedrooms!



Houseplans
Houseplans

4. Cusato Cottages

These plans came from the same designer who provided an alternative to FEMA housing after Hurricane Katrina. This is my largest one on the list at 1,200 sq. ft.


Cusato Cottages
Cusato Cottages

Oh, to dream...right? Well, for now I'm very happy in my little studio. If I were to move to a different studio, I would opt for a loft-style. During my apartment search last fall, I came across the Foundry Lofts in the southeast region of DC. These are waaay out of my price range, but it is fun to look at, isn't it?
Foundry Lofts
Foundry Lofts

These are my little dreams, anyway. Do you have a dream home? What is it like?

2 comments:

  1. I love small homes! My tiny place allows for less cleaning AND more money in my wallet for fun things!

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  2. Exactly! When I think of wallowing in a huge mortgage and all that needless space, my head spins!

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