When deciding to move or build a new home it is important to consider all your needs, such as space, distribution, functionality, etc. However, finding the right number of rooms, a comfortable kitchen and making sure your new home is located in a convenient area might not be an easy task.
When deciding to move or build a new home it is important to consider all your needs, such as space, distribution, functionality, etc. However, finding the right number of rooms, a comfortable kitchen and making sure your new home is located in a convenient area might not be an easy task.
Considering the average house size in Australia is estimated to be around 230 square metres, knowing the prices on properties are set per square metres and with the limited availability for new developments in cities like Sydney, many people had turned to more economic alternatives – both in price and size – such as small houses.
But buying, renting or building a small house doesn’t mean you’ll need to sacrifice your comfort and style; while the trend is to occupy smaller spaces and buying smaller lots, home designers and home builders have been thinking big, working on smarter house designs.
Living big in a small house
A small house is considered to be a home with a size of less than 100 square metres, which to many might sound insufficient, but to others is a synonym of sustainability, economy and practicality.
Although many still look to have spacious homes, there has been a downsizing trend which has gained great support among those interested in enjoying more their spare time and resources in a smaller house size, worrying less about cleaning, organising, paying a big mortgage and a big electricity bill, with a more practical use of the space.
Small in size, big in design
Home builders have faced the challenge of providing the benefits we all look in a comfortable and functional home, through smarter designs that take maximum advantage of storage options, natural lighting and distribution strategies which allow a sense of privacy and include well-thought multifunctional features.
Small house designs require detailed floorplans and a lot of planning to maintain all the structural and legal requirements, in line with the needs of any family.
At P5 Homes we make sure all our designs provide comfort and privacy, regardless of the lot size; respecting the wide range of needs and budgets of Sydneysiders.
Contact us and a FREE design consultation to start living big without paying more.
