Living in a small house has become some what of a trend these days. Nevertheless, i still believe that most people, when asked, will prefer a large house over a small one.

It probably goes back to the primitive notion of “…I have more space” or “my house is bigger than yours therefore I am richer, more successful, powerful, blah, blah blah”.

Nowadays, people who are living in a small house can be divided into two groups;

The Stage House by Japanese TNA architects is a small, weekend home located in Karuizawa, Nagano. Its unique architecture includes two stories made from wood with floor to ceiling windows overlooking amazing natural vistas.

Check out the Cocoon collection by Philippi, a design company based in Hamburg, Germany. Made from stainless steel, the cocoon collection contributes a modern look & feel for today’s kitchen.

I love small houses because people who live in a small space need to be very creative in order to maximize their use of small spaces. For example, sleeping in a cupboard does sound a bit on the fairytale side although i always thought sleeping in a built-in bed or a small nook would be quite charming.

The Canuhome is a 20 by 50 ft. exhibit of an 850 sq. ft. prefab residence, including a kitchen and dining room, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

Enjoy a pleasantly warm and relaxing blaze with an outdoor wood fireplace; perfect for those chilly evenings when you’re sitting outside on the patio with your family and friends, enjoying the cool night air.

I came upon the unique Brookfield Floor Lamp by Gaiam, a cool brand which values the environment, sustainable economy and healthy lifestyles.