The word small may be relative, but however you define it, choosing a not-big home has an awful lot of benefits — from less clutter and less time spent cleaning to the possibility of splurging on higher-quality items you really love.

When you think about a home that feels warm and cozy, a cavernous space probably does not come to mind — that’s because when we’re in a smaller space, we naturally gravitate toward one another. Smaller homes can help families gather.

If you dream of having a beautiful garden or a lovely outdoor entertaining space, having a home with a smaller footprint can give you more of the outdoor living space you crave. By taking up less of the overall lot, a smaller home also gives you more distance and privacy from neighbors.

The word small may be relative, but however you define it, choosing a not-big home has an awful lot of benefits — from less clutter and less time spent cleaning to the possibility of splurging on higher-quality items you really love.

When you think about a home that feels warm and cozy, a cavernous space probably does not come to mind — that’s because when we’re in a smaller space, we naturally gravitate toward one another. Smaller homes can help families gather.

If you dream of having a beautiful garden or a lovely outdoor entertaining space, having a home with a smaller footprint can give you more of the outdoor living space you crave. By taking up less of the overall lot, a smaller home also gives you more distance and privacy from neighbors.