Small Houses for XXI century: Flexibility and Mutability

Architecture has been making pioneering changes in order to cover different necessities that came with the entrance of new century, peoples lifestyle has changed, our population is growing in very high rates which makes imperative to find a way to make fit more people in less space, on the other hand we have the environmental requirements which tend to push us to look for construction material less harmful for our planet, and let’s not forget budget issues.

Complex spaces are no longer required, on past decades if a family wanted to have a house, it had to be built with solid materials, with defined environments, thus if the owner wanted to make changes some years after the house was built, it would have been necessary to destroy at least a couple of walls, even if the change required would have been just to open and additional window.

With modern small houses material it is possible to make the necessary arrangements without having too much trouble, the tendency on construction materials consists of employing wood. Stylish and illuminated house designs are being proposed, with a lot of space on the interior which can be redistributed in many different ways as are required by the residents.

And if the distribution becomes boring after some time, it can be rearranged; all it requires is to move some panels from their original positions, while on an old styled house it used to require weeks, months or years to make some changes on the interior. Comfort and elegance are part of these innovative designs, which are based on simple but very well structured ideas, combining simple and fresh lines, light colors and shapes as part of the main trend without losing a touch of originality.

Architects are aware that the most important feature of a house is comfort, it should be easily adapted to residents needs, and it should also provide a liberty of movement on each part of the house, a style that comprises all of the mentioned elements is known as Cottage styled house, which is recommended for persons who like to live alone, or for a couple with no children.

The design of modern small houses make possible to place them on a shore, due to very big windows which are the most striking part of this type of design, the residents can take maximum advantages of the landscape and sunlight.

These homes make possible for you to enjoy a beautiful sunset without leaving home, and breathing the fresh air of the afternoon, since they are fully adapted to the terrain and the nature. Interior designers are making their contribution for the final presentation of the house.

Sober styles and ecological material are some resources used by interior designers to pick up the right furniture in order to create an elegant contrast with the appearance of the house. The new proposals of architects and interior designers show us that no big luxury or big spaces are required anymore in order to get a comfortable and pleasant place to call home.