Modest Mansions: Design Ideas for Luxurious Living in Less Space

by Donald Prowler, Roger Rawlings (Editor)

Most homes today are poorly designed: They waste so much space that they are expensive to build, uncomfortable to live in, and costly to heat and cool. There is a better way - Modest Mansions shows you how to design a new home, or remodel an existing home, to make it ...
ATTRACTIVE & COMFORTABLE - Craftsmanship and attention to detail personalize the home and make it a delight to live in
AFFORDABLE - Construction costs are reduced by eliminating wasted space, reducing the amount of lumber, and minimizing other materials needed
FLEXIBLE - Rooms are used for multiple purposes; no spaces sit idle and useless, unlike many rooms in badly designed houses
SPACE-EFFICIENT - There is no wasted space that could make the home both uncomfortable and prohibitively expensive
ENERGY-EFFICIENT - By following the recommendations in this book, you can cut your heating and cooling costs to an absolute minimum

Paperback

Published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although some of the recommendations are out of date because of changes to the building codes and newer technology, many of the basic planning ideas are valid and good.

[Cnjbillhimer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the ideas appeared more luxurious and comfortable than others. Some good ideas.