Smaller homes are often more energy efficient because they have less space to heat and cool, which means they have a lower ecological footprint.
Smaller homes are less expensive to live in. Most small homes were designed to stay cool using shade and cross-ventilation. During the summer months you can live on the front porch, keep the windows open day and night, and use fans.
Fewer rooms means less time spent on cleaning and home maintenance. This has been a huge perk for our family, since it means we spend more time outdoors, doing things we love.
Small homes have small rooms. This gives each room, as well as the entire house, a feeling of coziness and intimacy that larger homes lack.
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