For many years, the trend in Sarasota and Longboat Key living space was “the bigger the better.”
We loved our spacious gourmet kitchens, our expansive walk-in closets and the soaring cathedral ceilings. Wide open spaces were coveted, and mansion-sized homes were built where modest ranch homes once presided. But times change, and many environmentally-conscious people have begun to reconsider just how much space they need. Not only are smaller houses potentially “greener” (with quite literally a smaller footprint) but they are also very attractive to those looking for some solace in the simpler life.
If you are thinking about reducing your square footage, a Sarasota custom home builder may be a valuable partner. When you are living in smaller spaces, your functionality has to be reimagined and redesigned, something a custom builder is proficient at. Here are three of the best reasons for considering about building a custom, smaller home.
- Downsize & Simplify: Most everyone who has actually committed to significant downsizing has found that it feels good. Shedding excess possessions and simplifying your life has been shown to reduce stress and worry, and to give a freedom most didn’t expect. While living in a smaller home may take some getting used to – and you will need to determine which furniture pieces, artwork, and home goods can actually accompany you – experts seem to agree that a simpler, smaller life is less overwhelming and good for the soul.
- Save Money, and the Planet: A smaller home will require less energy to cool, to keep illuminated, and to maintain. Your basic electricity needs will be notably reduced, as will your utility bills. Because the home will take less energy to operate, think about adding solar panels, which may be able to power your home during peak hours, saving even more money. A smaller house also is likely to save you money in your annual property taxes.
- More Time to Enjoy Sarasota: Let’s face it, we live in paradise. Whether Longboat Key or on the mainland, these homes mean less cleaning and less upkeep, giving you the opportunity to enjoy all this area has to offer. Head downtown for dinner, see a show at the Van Wezel, or catch a sunset from your lanai. You’ll love all the extra time you have when the home projects are fewer.
How Lindahl Construction Can Help
A smaller home does not necessitate giving up all of those things you love – it simply requires more creative design! Work with our expert team of contractors and designers to create a unique and cozy space with all the functionality you are hoping for.
You may build a reading nook under the stairs to the open air loft; or perhaps you will choose to utilize your guest room as an art studio when no one is in town – just install a murphy bed! By eliminating many walls, incorporating soaring ceilings, and installing large, floor to ceiling windows to bring the outside in, you can present the look and feel of much more space while enjoying the benefits of living in a smaller home.
But maybe your perfect custom home isn’t a smaller house – perhaps you have been dreaming of a smart home, showcasing all of the newest gadgets. Maybe you want to striking contemporary home, or perhaps you are looking for the perfect lanai , complete with built-in firepit and tiki bar. No matter what your vision has been, you will find a professional partner in Lindahl Construction. Bring us your new home ideas, and we’ll bring them to life. Call us today to get started on your new home, or your current Sarasota home renovation.