Billie’s ‘Big’ Little House
Billie McKig homeowner in Berkeley, California, describes her little house as “perfect” and “just ideal.” Not an inch of space is wasted; built-ins provide a TV area and her walk-in closet holds a modern washer/dryer combo. At 540 sq. ft., her home is compact yet comfortable says McKig.
Walk through the house with Billie in the flash movie.
Berkeley Architect, John Hopkins says: “Although zoning requirements restricted the cottage to 540 sq. ft. and the site included a California live oak tree that had to be protected, Hopkins was able to create a home that’s both compact and comfortable. The floor plan eliminates wasted space and consolidates many functions into as few rooms as possible. Maximizing the ceiling height takes the onus off a small space, and the use of ceiling-height windows and doors adds to the expansive feeling. Outside, meanwhile, a large deck nearly doubles the living space.”
Visit Hopkins Studio to see more pictures of his work.
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allisonlindsay on 08 Mar 2008 at 1:17 pm #
Love it. Thanks for sharing, Kent.
Ethan on 10 Mar 2008 at 6:16 pm #
Looks great! It’s tough to design a house that doesn’t waste space.
AJ on 11 Mar 2008 at 7:34 am #
That is so beautiful! I love all the natural wood and bright sunlight, and how spacious and uncluttered it looks!!
Ketdryn on 11 Mar 2008 at 4:44 pm #
This is a beautiful 540 square feet. The floor plan alone wouldn’t have done it justice. Thanks for supplying pictures.
Richard Schramm on 19 Nov 2008 at 6:06 pm #
I was wondering if you were going to put the plans up for sale. This footprint would fit the needs of my wife and I to a “T” We are looking for a house then would blend into the environment. Please write.
Regards,
Richard & Rebecca