The Little Book of Living Small

Description

A comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less. The Little Book of Living Small offers practical, everyday advice for managing a tight footprint. It features twelve case study homes in which style-savvy, small-space dwellers (from singles to families of four) open their doors and share their design secrets. Stylistically these homes range from urban to rural, minimalist to bohemian, with the unifying thread that they are all real homes of people who choose to live small that offer clever solutions for you to use in your own home. Highly engaging with lists, tips, and actionable advice, The Little Book of Living Small shows readers how to make the most of limited square footage - with grace and style - and serves as the cheerleader readers need to help themselves feel satisfied and proud of their choice to live with less. Inside the book you'll find: The Small Space Commandments: 10 rules for living small Case Studies: 12 home tours of small homes ranging from 312 to 1,200 square feet Detailed chapters on every part of the home, including kitchens, work-at-home spaces, and kids' rooms Advice for downsizing and decluttering Renovation and remodeling tips for small homes A small-space furniture buying guide Resources and further reading Inspirational quotes about living small

Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the former lifestyle director at Parents magazine, where she oversaw all the home content for the publication. A writer with more than fifteen years of experience, her work has appeared in major publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, and on leading home websites including Remodelista, HGTV.com, ElleDecor.com, Curbed, and Refinery29. Through her writing she has explored the topic of living small for more than a decade. She lives small with her husband, a photographer, and their son in Jackson Heights, Queens, in New York.

"A triumphant celebration of small spaces that frames living small as a prospect that's both exciting and eminently practical. Much more than an opportunity to gawk at the tiny places folks call home, this book gives readers an honest look at how to thrive with confidence and conviction no matter the constraints of square footage. Ultimately we see how a choice to live small is less about what we might lose and more about we can gain for ourselves and for our planet."--Erin Boyle, Author "Reading My Tea Leaves Blog and Author of Simple Matters: Living with Less and Ending Up with More" (4/7/2020 12:00:00 AM) Most of us have heard the phrase "less is more," popularized by minimalist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In her new book, The Little Book of Living Small (2020: Gibbs Smith), author Laura Fenton not only makes a case for that but also shares practical advice for how to pare down in a way that still allows for a personalized, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable environment.Whether you are contemplating downsizing, looking to simplify your lifestyle, or find the environmental and financial benefits of small-space living appealing, this book has a wealth of inspiration to help you find your way.-- "Country Sampler" (4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) "I love this book - If you're living with limited square footage, as lots of us are, this book highlights how families happily live in small spaces ...."-- "A Baby on Board" (11/22/2021 12:00:00 AM) "Apartment-dwellers, take note!"--Hadley Keller "House Beautiful" (10/23/2020 12:00:00 AM) "The writing is fun and not the least bit didactic. For anyone considering small space living, this is a great place to start for ideas and information."-- "San Francisco Book Review" (4/7/2020 12:00:00 AM) While the thought of downsizing possessions can make many nervous, including me, Laura Fenton's new book 'The Little Book of Living Small' ... have slowly quieted my anxiety about a smaller home lifestyle.--Theresa "MyFixItUpLife" (2/6/2020 12:00:00 AM) "[Laura Fenton has] been living small 690-square feet to be exact for years (with a four-and-a-half-year-old no less!) and just released a book yesterday, The Little Book of Living Small, which feels like an anthology of all things small and is full of some serious tiny house eye candy. Even if you aren't limited by your square footage, you can still use these strategies for a less clutter, more stylish space."--Danielle Blundell "Apartment Therapy" (4/8/2020 12:00:00 AM) "It's not about what you 'give up' to go small, but rather strategic solutions and thoughtful consideration over every corner of your space. The Little Book of Living Small offers an unfiltered and inspiring peek into real small spaces that may just give you the push you need to scale down your own home."--Stephanie Sisco, Home Director "Real Simple" (4/7/2020 12:00:00 AM) "Most of us have heard the phrase "less is more," popularized by minimalist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In her new book, The Little Book of Living Small, author Laura Fenton not only makes a case for that but also shares practical advice for how to pare down in a way that still allows for a personalized, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable environment. Whether you are contemplating downsizing, looking to simplify your lifestyle, or find the environmental and financial benefits of small-space living appealing, this book has a wealth of inspiration to help you find your way."-- "Country Sampler" (4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) "While the thought of downsizing possessions can make many nervous, including me, Laura Fenton's new book The Little Book of Living Small ... have slowly quieted my anxiety about a smaller home lifestyle."--Theresa "MyFixItUpLife" (2/6/2020 12:00:00 AM)