First of all, let me tell you that Big Homes are dumb. Now that I've probably offended two of my three readers, let me explain what a Big Home is and why it's dumb.
In my mind, how "BIG" a home is has less to do with its square footage and more to do with its design. Take, for instance, the Manchester. Here is a home with almost 4,500 square feet, but everything inside is natural. None of the features are forced or gaudy. This home is just "big boned".
On the other hand, my family and I were driving through a newer subdivision the other day. We were just enjoying a relaxing drive (which is a lot more relaxing now that gasoline is below $2/gallon), but much to my dismay, all of the houses were just too darn big! There was no architectural appeal; they were just a bunch of 4,000 square foot boxes with poorly-matched vinyl siding and tiny sporadic windows.
Now, I'm a firm believer that form should always follow function, but this was just ridiculous. These houses weren't even that big when it comes to square footage, but they were so awkward and unnatural that they stood out like a sore thumb.
So there you have it. That's my opinion; I don't like it when someone designs a home just for the sake of having a big home. I'm not impressed. But a home that strives to be natural, no matter the square footage, is OK in my book. Let me know what you think.
