Small Homes+Simple Living=The Good Life

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LaylaTX

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MartiInMexico

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We are all about building and living in a small house, less clutter, impact on the environment and stress. Less "stuff" and a small home lead to more time and money to enjoy what is important in life. Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. — William Morris

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Tell Us About You and Your Home

Because I have the memory of a gnat, I am beginning to forget who lives where and in what. How about let's find out about you guys. Tell us about you in 5 easy steps. Just copy and paste and answe... | posted by MartiInMexico

63 replies - last reply: "Oregon House Live alone (just moved... more" ~ cozumelgrl

A Butt Ugle, and Two Good Ideas

Just because somebody writes about it on the internet doesn't make it a good idea. This chick likes to add texture to her small environment, and would have us believe that this atrociousness is a g... | posted by MartiInMexico

13 replies - last reply: "and not much light, either. What a... more" ~ Wollhexe

Contemporary Dining

Seats 20 people comfortably. Just right for Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. This is my style. Minimal, contemporary, clean and bright and simple! | posted by horsesfly2

5 replies - last reply: "Think about it. All the curves make... more" ~ horsesfly2

Flat Screen TVs

Hide it, decorate it, love it, or hate it. A lot of people. including myself, hate having that black hole in the livingroom. In a greatroom where all the media is suppose to be, it's fine. Everyone... | posted by horsesfly2

5 replies - last reply: "I have two flat screen, 37-inch... more" ~ CaliforniaBlonde

The Anal-ly Neat Desk

We have talked about de-cluttering our homes. But I bet your desk is a mess. Come on, 'fess up. Is your desk where your computer is located neat as the proverbial pin? Or do you have to have one of... | posted by MartiInMexico

12 replies - last reply: "lol lol...I'm getting such a kick... more" ~ angelheart

Speaking of ugly & weird

Lego Kitchen It seems that quite a few things will benefit from a Scandinavian touch. Munchausen, a duo formed by Parisian designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, took a bold approach with ... | posted by sandl

4 replies - last reply: "Sigh. Brings new meaning to the word... more" ~ MartiInMexico

Interesting Floor Plan

What do you think? I like the layout of this house and the decks. I would turn the center bedroom, the one off the deck, into a sunroom or library/studio. It's 1161sqf. I can see two people, w... | posted by horsesfly2

2 replies - last reply: "I like that. I would turn the... more" ~ MartiInMexico

852 sq ft

This is a very nice looking house and the loft gives it more space than it would appear. I like the porches and the carport. I would increase the size of the loft to cover the entire dining area. ... | posted by LaylaTX

11 replies - last reply: "It's a great use of space and I... more" ~ mercerquietman

Upcycled Ottoman

Upcycled Ottoman Made From Coffee Bags This smart Upcycle Ottoman by Gus* Modern is made of repurposed jute bags that were once used to carry organic fair trade certified coffee. Produced in a lim... | posted by sandl

2 replies - last reply: "Very cool, Gives me an idea. I have... more" ~ cls6926

Garages-Auto Or Stuff.

I notice that some of the house plans posted have garages. As I was cleaning out my garage today, I had a thought...........instead of calling these spaces garages how about calling them large clos... | posted by horsesfly2

13 replies - last reply: "I will not allow our two minivans to... more" ~ rbn5051

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