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Smaller But Smarter Cottage With Style

By Steele Thomas Marcoux Updated April 07, 2022
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Small cottages do not charm on looks alone. Sure their petite proportions make them very photogenic, but cottage style homes also pack a powerfully efficient punch inside and outside. The smaller the square footage the cheaper the construction costs, furniture budgets, and power bills. There is a universal appeal to living in a small cottage that hits home to both empty nesters and first time homebuyers. Take a cue from P. Allen Smith's personal challenge: to build a 1500 square foot cottage for under $150,000 using lasting materials and maxing out every inch. Smith found that living in less square footage actually makes his life larger. Why not embrace living in a manageable cottage style where you will look forward to tending your garden and decorating your home instead of fighting feelings of being overwhelmed by a larger home. Check out some of these small cottages and you just may be looking to downsize soon.

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Designer P. Allen Smith loves a challenge. So when he built a guesthouse at his Moss Mountain Farm just outside Little Rock, he gave himself some limits: 1,650 square feet completed in 150 days for just $150,000. But that's not all. It would also feature the most up-to-date green construction principles, and its design would be inspired by vernacular precedent—the 19th-century Southern farmhouse. "This home is the anti-McMansion," says Allen. So how did he fare? Well, the house came in just $14,000 (or about 9%) over budget, but it checked all the other boxes, including Allen's mandate for comfortable and charming decor. Here, he shares 33 secrets for packing big style into a small space without breaking the bank.

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1. Long-Lasting Metal Roof

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It wasn't cheap, but the payoff here comes in the form of longevity, because this standing-seam metal roof will far outlast its asphalt-shingled counterparts. Bonus: The metal reflects the sun's heat, thereby reducing energy costs during the summer.

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2. Low-Maintenance Siding

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It looks just like traditional wood, but fiber-cement siding by HardiePlank (jameshardie.com) is more durable and comes with a 30-year warranty.

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3. Efficient Windows

Rainwater Collection
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One place where Allen never skimps is windows. "You don't have to sacrifice curb appeal in the name of energy efficiency," says Allen. Here, his four-over-four versions (from Marvin; marvin.com) have historical precedent and keep the interior free from drafts.

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Windows and doors: marvin.com

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4. Rainwater Collection

Rainwater Collection
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To reduce dependency on local water sources, Allen installed a rainwater-harvesting system. Gutters and rain chains direct water into underground pipes that connect to a cistern. The water is used for the lawn and garden.

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5. Outdoor Living Areas

Outdoor Living Areas
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The front porch and back deck add an extra 650 square feet of living space. "They make the cottage feel larger by creating an illusion of expansiveness," says Allen.

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6. Entry Hall

Entry Hall
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Forgoing hallways created space for this room. "Entries set the tone for and give a sense of prelude to a house," says Allen.

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  • Mirror: Architectural Salvage-Inspired Round Oak; paulmichaelcompany.com
  • Rug: For a similar look, try the Stockholm; wayfair.com

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7. Painted Furniture

Painted Furniture
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It's an easy and affordable way to transform any room.

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8. Ready-Made Trim

Ready-Made Trim
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Custom millwork on the interiors was not in the budget, so Allen used standard trim and made his own moldings from scrap lumber.

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[Nos. 9-15] The Living Room

Original Artwork in P. Allen Smith's Little Rock cottage
Credit: Helen Norman

"Learn to love what you have with the help of a few inexpensive upgrades."

- P. Allen Smith

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9. Exposed Floor Joists

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Allen left the upstairs floor joists exposed, which added 10 inches of height downstairs. "Nine-foot ceilings really help the scale," he says. "They're also characteristic of 19th-century homes, which inspired the guest cottage's design."

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10. Black and White Paint

Black and White Paint
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For an airy feel, Allen used black paint (Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup) for the floors and a creamy white (Benjamin Moore Snow White) for the walls, ceilings, and trim throughout the living spaces.

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11. Faux Grass Cloth

Original Artwork in P. Allen Smith's Little Rock cottage
Credit: Helen Norman

To create the look of a woven wallpaper in the living room for a fraction of the cost, Allen applied burlap-wrapped, particle board panels to the walls and then painted them.

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12. Original Artwork

Original Artwork in P. Allen Smith's Little Rock cottage
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"It's more affordable than you might think," says Allen, who mounted old farm tools above the fireplace to make a big impact for little cost. Other sources for one-of-a-kind pieces: school fund-raisers and charity auctions. "Original artwork adds so much soul to a home," says Allen.

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13. Antique Mantel

Original Artwork in P. Allen Smith's Little Rock cottage
Credit: Helen Norman

The distressed finish on this 19th-century relic lends historic character to the new wood-burning fireplace (from Monessen; monessenhearth.com).

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14. Sleeper Sofa

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The slipcovered piece (from Lee Industries; leeindustries.com) folds out into a double bed, which converts the living room into a guest room when there's a full house.

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Coffee table: Wood "X" Base; paulmichaelcompany.com

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15. Oval Mirrors

Oval Mirrors
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This pair bounces more light around the bright white room and draws the eye up, underscoring the lofty ceiling height.

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[Nos. 16-28] The Kitchen

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"This house is all about using ordinary things in an extra-ordinary way."

- P. Allen Smith

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16. Metal Ceilings

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Typically used for barn roofing, this corrugated material adds authentic farmhouse charm for only about $15 per sheet.

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17. Cased Opening

Cased Opening
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The extra-wide, doorless opening that connects the kitchen to the living and dining rooms makes the entire space feel larger without adding a single square foot.

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18. Ductless HVAC

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This mini-split system (by Fujitsu; fujitsugeneral.com) has small ceiling vent units in every room that are connected to the outdoor unit by tubing and wires instead of space-hogging ducts. It cost Allen around the same to install, but the monthly energy bills are about 30% less than with a traditional system.

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19. Classic Subway Tile

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Tried-and-true basics like this are readily available at home-improvement centers and lend charming cottage style without blowing the budget.

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20. Maple Countertops

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Allen found these for next to nothing at Lumber Liquidators (lumberliquidators.com). The most cost-effective part: They look even better with a little patina and require less maintenance than you might think—just condition with oil if the wood shows signs of cracking.

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21. Makeshift Island

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An antique butcher-block provides additional workspace in the kitchen, which is not large enough for a traditional island. A simple tripod with casters elevates it to standard counter height and enables it to be moved around easily.

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22. Painted Floors

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Two coats of paint specially formulated for floors plus one coat of polyurethane create an extra-durable, low-maintenance finish on the lower-grade pine floors.

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23. Secondhand Cabinets

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Allen snagged as many matching cabinet doors as he could find at a local Habitat for Humanity ReStore (habitat.org), a home-improvement outlet that sells gently used goods to support the nonprofit.

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24. Open Shelves

Open Shelves
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The incomplete set of cabinet doors worked to Allen's advantage. Leaving a few off gives the effect of shelves, which helps open up the small space.

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25. Bright Serving Ware

Salvaged Pendants
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Pots, pitchers, and casserole dishes splash saturated color around a white room without an added decorating expense.

Similar Dutch oven: dillards.com

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26. Salvaged Pendants

Salvaged Pendants
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A few coats of white paint took these salvage-store metal fixtures from dull and dated to sleek and modern. "Painting vintage items is a win-win: It's an inexpensive way to update old stuff and keep it out of landfills," says Allen.

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27. Consistent Finishes

Consistent Finishes
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Nickel hardware (from Lumber 1 Home Center; lumberonehomecenter.com) and stainless steel appliances (by LG; lg.com) prevent the small kitchen from looking busy.

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28. Bare Windows

Bare Windows
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Skipping curtains where privacy wasn't a concern saved room in the budget for more essential items.

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[Nos. 30-33] The Primary Bedroom

Cozy Color
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"I never let a perfectly good piece of scrap material go to waste."

- P. Allen Smith

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Bed: Church Architectural Salvage Arch Headboard; paulmichaelcompany.com

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29. No-Frills Shade

Cozy Color
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This ready-made Roman one easily fits Allen's standard-width window and provides privacy without the bulkiness of curtains.

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Roman shade: theshadestore.com

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30. No Hallways

No Hallways
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Forgoing a corridor between the living area and primary bedroom allowed Allen to make both rooms a little larger.

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31. Cozy Color

Cozy Color
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Allen played up the room's snug factor with soothing taupe paint (Benjamin Moore Quicksand). He clad the ceiling with the same corrugated metal as the kitchen but painted it flat white (Benjamin Moore Snow White) to tone down the shine.

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32. Lower-Grade Lumber & 33. Local Materials

Lower-Grade Lumber
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He used No. 2-grade pine boards for the walls' horizontal planking, which cost him less than drywall. "It typically has more knots, but once they're sealed and painted, you'll never know the difference," says Allen.

Soybeans and pine are both readily available in Arkansas, so Allen used soybean insulation and pine timber to cut back on material-transport costs and support local industries.

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Budget-Savvy Solutions

Painted Pieces
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Live large for less with Allen's ideas for turning trash into treasure.

Painted Pieces
The dated chandelier and chairs were freshened up with bold red paint in varying shades.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Scrap-Wood Wainscot

Budget-Savvy Solution: Scrap-Wood Wainscot
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Allen made this Mount Vernon-inspired wainscot with leftover 2-by-8 boards cut into beveled blocks.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Converted Console

Budget-Savvy Solution: Converted Console
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Allen cut an old farm table down to a narrower width to fit the space better.

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  • Lamps: Exclusive Bottle Lamp; paulmichaelcompany.com
  • Squash painting: by P. Allen Smith; pallensmith.com

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Colorful Slipcovers

Budget-Savvy Solution: Colorful Slipcovers
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A bold pattern revives club chairs that belonged to Allen's grandparents.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Personal Collections

Budget-Savvy Solution: Personal Collections
Credit: Photo: Helen Norman

In the guest room, Allen hung 19th-century transferware plates he picked up at flea markets.

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  • Wall paint: Spring Iris (1402); benjaminmoore.com
  • Pillows: Ginkgo Leaves; paulmichaelcompany.com
  • Mirror: Antiqued Wood Diamond; paulmichaelcompany.com

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Overhead Shelves

Budget-Savvy Solution: Overhead Shelves
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Made from leftover lumber, they provide extra storage in the mudroom, taking advantage of typically wasted space.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Repurposed Paneling

Budget-Savvy Solution: Repurposed Paneling
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In the living room, simple Shaker-style cabinet doors from a lumber salvage yard mimic the look of a custom paneled wainscot for much less.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Chicken Wire Cabinets

Budget-Savvy Solution: Chicken Wire Cabinets
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Allen lined some of the kitchen-cabinet door frames with this inexpensive, airy material that adds farmhouse character.

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Budget-Savvy Solution: Architectural Salvage

Budget-Savvy Solution: Architectural Salvage
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The reclaimed traditional 19th-century front door adds old-house charm to the brand-new facade.

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    1 of 45 Smaller But Smarter Cottage Style
    2 of 45 1. Long-Lasting Metal Roof
    3 of 45 2. Low-Maintenance Siding
    4 of 45 3. Efficient Windows
    5 of 45 4. Rainwater Collection
    6 of 45 5. Outdoor Living Areas
    7 of 45 6. Entry Hall
    8 of 45 7. Painted Furniture
    9 of 45 8. Ready-Made Trim
    10 of 45 [Nos. 9-15] The Living Room
    11 of 45 9. Exposed Floor Joists
    12 of 45 10. Black and White Paint
    13 of 45 11. Faux Grass Cloth
    14 of 45 12. Original Artwork
    15 of 45 13. Antique Mantel
    16 of 45 14. Sleeper Sofa
    17 of 45 15. Oval Mirrors
    18 of 45 [Nos. 16-28] The Kitchen
    19 of 45 16. Metal Ceilings
    20 of 45 17. Cased Opening
    21 of 45 18. Ductless HVAC
    22 of 45 19. Classic Subway Tile
    23 of 45 20. Maple Countertops
    24 of 45 21. Makeshift Island
    25 of 45 22. Painted Floors
    26 of 45 23. Secondhand Cabinets
    27 of 45 24. Open Shelves
    28 of 45 25. Bright Serving Ware
    29 of 45 26. Salvaged Pendants
    30 of 45 27. Consistent Finishes
    31 of 45 28. Bare Windows
    32 of 45 [Nos. 30-33] The Primary Bedroom
    33 of 45 29. No-Frills Shade
    34 of 45 30. No Hallways
    35 of 45 31. Cozy Color
    36 of 45 32. Lower-Grade Lumber & 33. Local Materials
    37 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solutions
    38 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Scrap-Wood Wainscot
    39 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Converted Console
    40 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Colorful Slipcovers
    41 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Personal Collections
    42 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Overhead Shelves
    43 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Repurposed Paneling
    44 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Chicken Wire Cabinets
    45 of 45 Budget-Savvy Solution: Architectural Salvage

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