Think about it…how much of your living space is in continuous use? When are we eating, cooking, and sleeping all at the same time? The reality is, we rarely do any of these activities all together. So why not live smaller and smarter. Here are a few clever ways to live SMALLER. image

Green prefabricated tiny homes are the way to go. You can get all the modern amenities within your small space. It’s smart, efficient and well designed. They can also be customized to your living style, are affordable, and well constructed. Method Homes is a custom prefabricated modular home manufacturer that has as series of green prefab structures named Balance S-M-L. The Balance S-M-L Series is a series of small, smartly designed, prefabricated homes that make it quick and affordable to create a personal retreat without sacrificing style. Designed to arrive 95 percent complete within 2-3 months of purchase.

SML Balance

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Want that beach house? How about downsizing to 200 square feet?

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Below you will find a barn-like tiny house that uses salvaged lumber, salvaged copper roof, natural plaster walls, and a wood stove. If you are looking for salvaged barn wood, go to  Barnwood Naturals. This is a great resource that sells reclaimed vintage wood.

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I love this cozy little cottage! No detail was spared.

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So, you don’t have to have that sprawling 5,000 sq. ft. home to meet your needs. If you just want the necessities, think Tiny Home Design. Cause bigger is not always better… but smaller is smarter.

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Posted by Vanessa M.

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