A couple of years ago, architect Sarah Susanka wrote what has become a mission statement for houses designed to nurture their inhabitants, not impress the neighbors. Not So Big net has been cast. If the original was a crucible for ideas, the second is more of a practical laboratory which showcases creative and clever ways those ideas can be realized. Magic happens in its pages.
Stairways become rooms and storage areas.
Kitchens, dining areas and living rooms blend together. Cubby holes sprout. Light abounds, as do window seats, lofts, natural wood and brick. More importantly, Susanka thoroughly deconstructs the homes to see what makes them tick. She discusses how and why design decisions were made, why individual elements work, and how you can incorporate them into your own plans.