The Smaller Home

SYNOPSIS

SMALLER HOMES introduces readers to new ways of thinking about their home. It demonstrates how efficient use of space makes their lives easier, more economical, and more enjoyable. Conserving space means more options for details, upgraded features, better materials and quality construction.

Chapters on issues like:

Combine--Then Design focuses on the elements of their home that mean the most to them. They allocate available space and features to the rooms that pay them maximum benefits.

Go With a Flow explains how fundamental design principles are demonstrated in real-life rooms and floor plans, improving traffic flow, devoting available space to occupant-important functions, and conserving materials. The key concepts are “use it--give it space, combine it. or lose it entirely.” Readers will decide which elements of their home are worth preserving, and which would serve them better with a change of purpose, function or scale.

Technology: Home to Stay, the smaller home is automated, connected, and optimized. Whole-house networks--telephone, entertainment, security and information are distributed to every room and to the world beyond. Appliances fit niches to save space and blen-in or disappear from view. Sensors and timers alter the face of kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures, lighting systems and other elements

Out of Sight inspires and demonstrates the practical art of storage and multi-tasking Built-ins, furniture, fixtures, dividers, systems and building materials alter the way rooms and areas function. Where redesign is possible, new layouts mean reduced effort, faster access, and greater convenience. Convertibility becomes the new norm, transforming the laundry room, pantry, or basement from onne-trick spaces to livable, loveable and organized

Invest in the Good Stuff addresses space, budget and functionality saved by better design, flow, technology, and storage translates to the upgrades that every homeowner wants to include in their home. From cooktops to refrigerators or home spas to exercise rooms. Expressing creativity and making practical sense is still the watchword, whether it means a cool-surface of granite for a kitchen counter destined for bread-making or a easy-clean and durable floor. SMALLER HOMES mean gaining enjoyment and livability, rather than giving up needed space and compromising on quality

AUTHOR PROFILE

Dan F. Sater II, AIBD, CPBD, is the President and CEO of The Sater Companies. Dan is a “Certified Professional Building Designer” and professional member of the “American Institute of Building Design” with over 25 years experience. His ability to create home designs with open flowing interiors that interact with expansive outdoor spaces is unmatched. Dan’s tireless dedication to craft homes that reflect his unique sense of casual elegance has earned for himself and his designs international acclaim

The Sater Companies include The Sater Group, a full service residential design firm specializing in luxury custom homes; and The Sater Design Collection, a pre-drawn house plan company servicing builders and individuals both nationally and internationally; Florida Floor Plans magazine, a regionally distributed home plan publication; Verandah Publishing, a publisher of home plan books, community brochures and magazines; and The DreamPlans Network, an e-commerce based plan service with over a dozen design related websites with over one million annual visitors. Together, The Sater Companies have been providing award winning planning and design service for over 20 years and are one of the countries most recognized design firms. Sater designs are regularly featured in such publications as Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Home Magazine, Professional Builder, Builder and many other publications that showcase the company’s trend-setting designs to the local and national market as well as having been featured on HGTV. The Sater Group has earned a reputation for luxury home design with over 350 design awards and its services have been sought after by many of America’s most prominent corporate executives, entertainers, and designed homes for clients all over the world.

Dan is also an active prominent figure with his church community and is heavily involved with College/Career aged adults. Dan enjoys spending his free time with his wife Debbie and their two children, Danielle and Victoria.