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1 Average Size of New Home 1,600 SF in ,600 SF in

2 Homes 60% Larger 575 SF / Person 1,050 SF / person Life at home in the 21st Century. Percent of space used 90% of the time 30% David Friedland Design/Green Architecture 2

3 Intentional Living Having Experiences versus Possessions The Profiles of Smaller Living Philosophical concern about impact on next generation Preserve assets for children Reduce environmental footprint Experience quality over quantity Benefit from daily social interaction 3

Assurance they won t outlive their resources Worries about no longer being able to live alone Lost spouse and no children Family

4 The Profiles of Smaller Living Specific social and economic goals More travel / less home maintenance Someone to keep an eye on the place and water plants when traveling Sense of community Enjoy entertaining friends and family The Profiles of Smaller Living Assurance they won t outlive their resources Worries about no longer being able to live alone Lost spouse and no children Family history of living into late 90 s Feeling isolated in large suburban home Wanting to live independently, within security of a community 4

5 Thinking About How You Want to Live Your Life Are your possessions holding you back? 5

6 Your Community is an Extension of Your Home Cultural Center 6

7 Relax and Renew The Clubhouse 7

8 Gather with Friends Intergenerational Activities 8

9 Social Opportunities Less is More Making Small Spaces Work for You 9

10 Making Small Spaces Work for You Look at How the Space is Laid Out, Not Square Footage 10

11 Use the same color and flooring throughout to unify and make space appear larger Multi Use Furniture 11

12 Multi Use Laundry Area Multi Use Furniture 12

13 Multi Use Furniture Accessorize 13

14 Accessorize Utilize Wall Space 14

15 Use Outdoor Space Use Common Spaces 15

16 Organization Use closet organizers For every new piece, get rid of something Utilize hidden spaces (e.g. back of doors) Use storage locker for outof season items Organization 16

17 Organization Organization 17

18 Organization A place for everything. Everything in its place! 10 Essentials for Smaller Homes 1. Nesting Tables 2. Large Mirrors 3. Floating Shelves 4. Ottoman 5. Hanging Storage 18

10 Essentials for Smaller Homes 6. Baskets 7. Rolling Carts 8. Pretty Boxes 9. Under Bed Storage 10. Hanging Coat Racks 10 Principles to Clear Clutter 1. Stop the flow of stuff coming in 2.

19 10 Essentials for Smaller Homes 6. Baskets 7. Rolling Carts 8. Pretty Boxes 9. Under Bed Storage 10. Hanging Coat Racks 10 Principles to Clear Clutter 1. Stop the flow of stuff coming in 2. Declutter at least one item a day 3. Declutter the easy stuff first 4. Put a disposal plan in place 5. Decide to not keep things out of guilt or obligation Colleen Madsen, 365LessThings.com 19

20 10 Principles to Clear Clutter 6. Do not be afraid to let go 7. Gifts do not have to be material 8. Do not over equip your home 9. Do not declutter things that are not yours without the owner s permission 10. Do not waste your life on clutter Colleen Madsen, 365LessThings.com Living WELL Design Strategies for Smaller Spaces 20

21 DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Strategies Tricks of the Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Strategies Tricks of the Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms 21

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23 One Bedroom 529 SF TBD Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 46 23

Space Utilization 529 529 SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment / toilet!

24 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment / toilet! 47 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 48 24

25 Space Utilization 529 SF / 1 Bedroom Apartment 49 But wait there s more! TBD 25

26 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 51 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 52 26

27 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 53 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 27

28 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 28

29 Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment Space Utilization SF / SF 1 / 1 Bedroom Apartment 58 29

30 One Bedroom 585 SF 2008 TBD Space Utilization 585 SF 30

31 Space Utilization Space Utilization 31

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33 Space Utilization Space Utilization 585 SF 33

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35 Space Utilization Space Utilization 35

36 Two Bedroom 950 SF TBD Space Utilization 950 SF / 2 Bedroom Apartment 36

37 Space Utilization 950 SF / 2 Bedroom Apartment Space Utilization 37

38 Space Utilization Space Utilization 38

39 Best Lighting Natural Light! Best Lighting Natural Light! 39

40 Space Utilization 950 SF / 2 Bedroom Apartment Space Utilization 950 SF / 2 Bedroom Apartment 40

41 Best Lighting Natural Light! DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Essentials Tricks of the Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms 41

42 DID YOU KNOW? A bay window increases views by 33%! Accent Lighting 42

43 Accent Lighting Task / Accent Lighting 43

44 Task / Accent Lighting 2700 Degree Kelvin Task / Accent Lighting 44

45 Task / Accent Lighting Plug Mold Task / Accent Lighting Plug Mold 45

46 Task / Accent Lighting Plug Mold DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Strategies Tricks of the Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms 46

47 Tricks of the Trade Single Panel Tricks of the Trade Two Panel 47

48 Tricks of the Trade A pocket door provides an additional 9 SF of useable floor space! Tricks of the Trade Barn Doors 48

49 Tricks of the Trade Sliding doors Tricks of the Trade Translucent 49

50 Tricks of the Trade Built ins Built in Space Savers Built ins 50

Better Bathrooms Compact Kitchens 54 Square Feet

51 DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Strategies Tricks of the Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms Compact Kitchens 54 Square Feet Gramercy Park, NY Frances Herrera, Interiors by Francesca 51

Dishwasher 22 microwave Frances Herrera, Interiors by Francesca DID

52 Compact Kitchens 54 Square Feet Gramercy Park, NY Lighting Cabinets Under cabinet Ceiling Fixture Appliances 24 Refrigerator 18 Dishwasher 22 microwave Frances Herrera, Interiors by Francesca DID YOU KNOW? The need for a double bowl kitchen disappeared in the 1950s! 52

53 DID YOU KNOW? A 20 inch wide single bowl kitchen sink can provide 12 inches more counter space! Compact Kitchens current trends 53

54 Compact Kitchens Current Trends Compact Kitchens Island Options No Breakfast Bar 54

55 Compact Kitchens Island Options 30 Bar Height Compact Kitchens Island Options 36 Bar Height 55

56 DID YOU KNOW? A 24 high bar stool is called a hip stool. Compact Kitchens Island Options 42 Bar Height 56

57 DID YOU KNOW? Lowering a wall cabinet from 18" to 15 increases reachability by 20%! DID YOU KNOW? It is safer to store dishes in a drawer. 57

58 Compact Kitchens storage innovations Compact Kitchens open shelves 58

59 Compact Kitchens white & light Compact Kitchens white & light 59

60 Compact Kitchens smart trends DESIGN STRATEGIES Space Utilization Lighting Strategies Tricks of Trade Compact Kitchens Better Bathrooms 60

61 Better Bathrooms When one isn t enough! Better Bathrooms Banjo tops! 61

62 Better Bathrooms storage solutions Better Bathrooms storage solutions 62

63 Better Bathrooms storage solutions Better Bathrooms storage solutions 63

64 Better Bathrooms accessible style Better Bathrooms accessible style 64

65 Better Bathrooms accessible style Invisia Collection Beyond the Bath consumer expectations California Closets 65

66 Beyond the Bath flexibility Beyond the Bath extreme space savers 66

67 Beyond the Bath best of both worlds Downsized! A True Believer & A Recent Convert 67

68 Ric s experiences living in small spaces 68

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74 Living the Dream? 74

75 Living the Dream? 75

76 105 SF 76

77 Sweet SF SF Dreams! 77

78 Audience Requests! 5 Studios 4 One Bedrooms 5 Two Bedrooms 1 Two BR Cottage 78

79 Studio 420 SF Frederick Living Studio 464 SF Willow Valley 79

80 Option 1 Studio Existing 464 SF Willow Valley Studio Option SF Willow Valley 80

81 Studio Option 1 Existing Studio Option 1 Proposed 81

82 Studio Option 1 Existing Studio Option 1 Proposed 82

83 Option 2 Studio Existing 464 SF Willow Valley Studio Option SF Willow Valley 83

84 Studio Option 2 Existing Studio Option 2 Proposed 84

85 Studio Option 2 Proposed Option 3 Studio Existing 464 SF Willow Valley 85

86 Studio Option SF + 50 SF Willow Valley Studio Option 3 Existing 86

87 Studio Option 3 Proposed Studio Option 3 Existing 87

88 Studio Option 3 Proposed Option 4 Studio Existing 464 SF Willow Valley 88

89 Studio Option SF + 50 SF Willow Valley Studio Option 4 Proposed 89

90 Studio Option 4 Proposed Studio 476 SF Souderton Mennonite Homes 90

91 Studio 479 SF Willow Valley Studio 504 SF Pennswood Village 91

92 One Bedroom 576 SF Pennswood Village One Bedroom 850 SF Woodcrest Villa 92

93 One Bedroom 550 SF Souderton Mennonite One Bedroom 550 SF Souderton Mennonite 93

94 One Bedroom 550 SF Souderton Mennonite One BR Option 1 Proposed 94

95 One Bedroom 550 SF Souderton Mennonite One Bedroom 550 SF Souderton Mennonite 95

96 One Bedroom 700 SF Frederick Living Two Bedroom 1,134 SF Frederick Living 96

97 Two Bedroom 966 SF Frederick Living Two Bedroom 1,050 SF Frederick Living 97

98 Two Bedroom 1,165 SF Willow Valley Two Bedroom 1,065 SF Willow Valley 98

99 Two Bedroom Cottage 610 SF Souderton Home 99

10/30/ B Design Strategies for Big Living in Small Spaces. Course Description Design Strategies for Big Living in Small Spaces

10/30/ B Design Strategies for Big Living in Small Spaces. Course Description Design Strategies for Big Living in Small Spaces Provider Number: G318 131-B Design Strategies for Big Living in Small Spaces Session 131 B Design Strategies for BIG LIVING in small spaces Speakers: Ric Myers, Director of Sales, Willow Valley Communities