Not So Big Solutions for Your Home

Design a home that fits the way you really live—without adding more square footage.

In Not So Big Solutions for Your Home, architect and bestselling author Sarah Susanka offers a practical and inspiring guide to transforming your house into a space that feels just right.

Building on the principles of the Not So Big House movement, this book focuses on thoughtful design over sheer size, helping homeowners create spaces that are functional, beautiful, and deeply personal.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Smart design strategies • for every room, from entryways and kitchens to bedrooms and home offices. Over 150 sketches and photographs • that illustrate real-world solutions to common layout and lifestyle challenges. Tips for remodeling, reconfiguring, and reimagining • your existing space to better support how you live. Guidance on integrating personal touches • that reflect your values, habits, and sense of comfort.

Whether you're building new or reworking what you already have, this book empowers you to make design choices that prioritize quality, character, and livability over excess.

© 2002 The Taunton Press (Ebook): 9798896843276

Release date

Ebook: October 1, 2002