Using less space to give greater quality of life

For those who believe that - when it comes to house - bigger is not necessarily better, this classic book on interior design and decorating for smaller homes is a must read..

In The Not So Big House, architect Sarah Susanka and coauthor Kira Obolensky propose "clear, workable guidelines for creating homes that serve both our spiritual needs and our material requirements." Susanka's urges homeowners to get creative with their space, and offers loads of ideas to encourage that creativity in chapters such as "Rethinking the House," "Making Not So Big Work," and "Lifestyles of the Not So Rich and Famous" - whereas "Dreams, Details, and Dollars" looks at quality versus quantity, budgeting, and what "low end," "middle ground," and "high end" really mean in home design and construction.

The Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka and Kira Obolensky