I had been saving up for a nice spot of land, but decided to cut my expenses in half. The wife and I just went from a 1600 sqft house to an 800 sqft apartment. Many things are going in storage. But the cost is less than half, so we’ll be able to put in a lot more to the dream of a paid off piece of land with whatever cabin we want on it.
If smaller living is in the plan, let the plan move forward.
Sounds like your on your way! Good for you...you’ll have your dream in no time.
Everyone who has visited my “small” place comments on how cozy it is. I decorated it nicely and sought out internet ideas how to use space. One of the things that made a big difference, since I didn’t have footage...was to locate wall decorations and arragements “high”. Putting a large basket over the kitchen window drew the eyes upward...same over the door frame...etc. Of course I still had things at eye level, but it worked.
Also I had one bare wall I hung a large rod all the way across and ‘ceiling’ height...as if a window was there. (Trickery helps too!).. And in the bedroom raised the rods to the ceiling and draped out the window...so height again made the room look larger.
It’s been a challenge, but fun and I’m truly glad for the money I’ve saved these five years. Wonderful!