Book Reviews

Before starting construction of my home, I dreamed about designs. I also gathered a large library of home design books and gardening books. The reviews provided here are just my opinions -- you might like the books more or less.

Big Book of Small House Designs from the editors of Black Dog and Leventhal. 75 award-winning small house designs.

Cabins and Cottages by Time-Life Books. An illustrated step-by-step guide to building a simple small cabin.

Inside the Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka. Built-in interior details to make your home more comfortable, useful, efficient and beautiful.

Measure and Construction of the Japanese House by Heino Engel. Floor plans and construction drawings for traditional Japanese houses.

25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet by James Grayson Trulove. A photo and idea book with a variety of very well-designed small homes.

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