4 Tips For Building A Small House
As the cost of land rises, family demographics shift, and people become more conscious of their impact on the environment, more and more people are building and living in small houses.
Building a small house isn't just a great way to make sure you have a home that perfectly suits your needs—it can also be a fantastic investment.
Here at McDonald Jones Homes, we design all types of homes, from enormous mansions to more modest domiciles. Here are some of the fantastic small house ideas which will help you build a wonderful, functional small home.
A Small House Needs A Smart Floor Plan
Small house plans aren't easy to design. When space is at a premium, you can't afford to be wasteful. Make sure you get an architect for your small home who has considered all the finer details like positioning of the Bedrooms related to the Bathroom and then the Living areas and flow to the outdoors.
The Benaco boasts 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and has a smartly designed Living space which is perfectly designed for super compacts blocks of 9meters wide! See this contemporary design and imagine the daily delight you will experience by living in a completely new home.
Sliding Doors
Sliding doors are efficient ways of saving space, and of giving a sense of openness and freedom to an enclosed area that might otherwise seem confined. We love glass sliding doors in the Family/Living areas which allow for a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors letting light in, opening up smaller spaces.
Our designs also feature sliding doors for Home Theatre’s to allow this room to be closed off to the rest of the home for the ultimate escapism.
Small Homes Need Smart Storage
One of the most complicated elements to incorporate in the design of a small home is storage. People living in larger houses can store clutter for decades, hiding it away in basements, attics and spare rooms. In a small home, you don't have that luxury. It's important that an architect has considered storage that saves on space early in the design stage.
The Valiente is one of our newest two-storey designs which is perfect for a 12.5m narrow block. This 4 Bedroom home offers an incredible amount of storage for a busy, active family such as under staircase storage, a walk-in Pantry, Linen cupboard facing the Laundry plus a walk-in Linen upstairs. All Bedrooms feature built-in Robes, including two walk-in Robes located in the Master Suite and Bedroom 3. The Valiente proves you can have it all on a modern compact block – see this incredible design here.
Build Your Small House On A Small Budget
Even for a small house, it's easy for the costs of construction and design to blow out of proportion. When you're in the planning stages, make sure you're working with professionals who have a great track record, use quality trades and suppliers and are recognised as industry professional.
McDonald Jones is NSW biggest home builder and has been building quality homes for more than 30 years. Our commitment to innovation and creating homes that are the setting for life-long memories to be made, is a special part of our legacy.
We have experienced and reliable project teams throughout Sydney, the Hunter, South Coast, Mid North Coast and the ACT who are committed to sharing the building journey with you. All customers, no matter how big or small the home they are building is, are provided access to the MyCustomer Portal to watch their new home come to life.
Contact Us
When you build a new home for yourself and your family, you want to know that it's built to last. At McDonald Jones, we know a thing or two about building homes that stand the test of time. We've been doing it for thirty years. Start the journey towards your dream home by contacting us online or calling on 1300 555 382.