Last month I described the major
planning decisions — the strategy
— behind the renovation of my
recently purchased old home. This
column describes the detailed
planning of space — the tactics —
in several key rooms.
Working intensely with the
client (myself) on this 1700
square foot house taught me some
important lessons about smallhouse
planning. In a big house
with lots of space, anyone's
belongings can be accommodated,
and a quick generic solution can
work. In a small house, the design
must closely match the living
habits and possessions of the
occupants, and client-specific
planning becomes much more
important. The sad irony, of
course, is that the budget for small
jobs rarely holds enough design
money to do this.
Master Bedroom
We chose