Smaller = Smarter. Smaller homes like cabins and cottages are becoming more popular due to economic factors, smaller family sizes, tighter building lots, and the desire to use fewer natural resources and build sustainably. These days, builders and designers alike are getting creative and employing all their best tricks to help homeowners get the most out of their small spaces, whether they be part of a primary residence or weekend vacation home. Cottages, Cabins and Unique Retreats features useful and beautiful small spaces that are built to fit the lifestyles and aspirations of their homeowners. Get inspired and enjoy the design styles and construction types showcased here in hundreds of beautiful photographs. With each turn of the page, you'll be captivated by gorgeous photographs of inspiring, exciting small spaces. The featured authors focus on homes both new and remodeled, urban and rural, traditional and modern, and even a few quirky spaces like nooks, butler's pantries, and attic offices. SELLING POINTS: . Bigger doesn't always mean better. Especially when it comes to your mortgage payment.  Cottages & Cabins will inspire you to think smaller and smarter . Think small! With each turn of the page you'll be captivated by gorgeous photographs of inspiring, exciting small spaces. In this collection, the featured authors focus on homes both new and remodeled, urban and rural, traditional and modern, each with a unique story to tell . Learn about space planning, sensible, inspiring design and designing and building great living spaces for you and your family