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For the past couple of decades, there has been this feeling that bigger is always better. During that time, square footage was king, and even first-time home buyers were looking for extravagant homes with granite countertops, marble floors, and huge property lines.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n That “bigger is always better” attitude led to some serious excesses, and ultimately to the housing crash that nearly brought down the entire global economy. Now there is a different and much more sustainable movement. Suddenly, the idea that less is more is in vogue, and with it comes a move to smaller houses and a more connected lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Statement Pieces<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Instead of focusing on increasing their square footage, modern homeowners are choosing to make the most of what they have. Instead of “building bigger and better”, they are embracing the minimalist lifestyle, creating stunning statement pieces that bring a room together.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Modern homeowners who have adopted the less is more lifestyle are constantly looking for interesting and attractive pieces; home décor that makes a statement and creates a special beauty all its own. These eye-catching pieces are the perfect accessory for those new smaller houses, and they are making inroads every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The Benefits of Minimalism<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The new minimalist lifestyle has many wonderful advantages, and those benefits go far beyond the individual homeowner. Buyers of minimalist houses get to enjoy a smaller footprint, easier cleaning, lower mortgage payments, and reduced property taxes, but there are also environmental benefits to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Smaller houses and a minimalist lifestyle means less waste, less environmental degradation, and a more sustainable way of life. No wonder so many young people, a generation that is uniquely aware of the environment and its future, have been embracing the minimalist lifestyle and the contention that less is more.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Less Clutter\/More Peace of Mind<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n No matter how large houses got, it seemed that they were always crowded and cluttered. Having a large home means ample opportunities to buy and fill it with more stuff, and that inevitably leads to more and more clutter.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n When you downsize to a smaller and more sustainable home, you are forced to clear out that clutter, and you may be surprised at how little you miss all that stuff. In the end, you will have a house that is easier to clean, easier to afford, and easier to live with.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It is somewhat surprising that many people who have downsized their large homes and cleared out the clutter have ended up with more space and not less. Instead of looking at a bulging closet, those who have chosen to clear away the clutter can quickly get to the outfits they need. Instead of parking their cars at the cub, those owners of smaller homes can move back into the garage after all the detritus of daily life has been sold, donated, or otherwise cleared away.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n By choosing form and function over mere size, buyers of small homes are seeking a new and much simpler lifestyle. If you are ready to join the less is more movement, now is the perfect time to make the change. Downsizing your behemoth into something more practical will give you more money, more space, and more time to enjoy your family.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n For the past couple of decades, there has been this feeling that bigger is always better. During that time, square footage was king, and even first-time home buyers were looking for extravagant homes with granite countertops, marble floors, and huge property lines. 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