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of the other perks. Tiny houses may not be
for every one—we are, after all, the nation of
SUVs andmegamalls—but if you’re someone
who can make do with very little, it's a viable
option to the traditional home.
Another efficiency trend in standard home
design is the creation of flexible floor
plans to give rooms and spaces multiple
uses over the years rather than just one
limited purpose. This will better equip
the house for any number and type of
occupants. For instance, a living room on
the ground floor could one day be easily
converted into a bedroom, making the
design multi-generational. By forgoing
the traditional home layout and keeping
things more open and ambiguous, a home
can be planned up front to change and
evolve along with its owners. Our world
is in constant flux, and the way we live
follows suit. Embrace the future; it’s closer
than you might think.