The financial market and housing flop has convinced many aspiring homeowners that they need to start out small at first. I get many questions about small house plans.

People are collectively asking what rooms in a home can we do without. This is a good question that has a lot to do with tradition.

Many rooms in modern houses are built into the plans simply because it's something we've always done. I see so much wasted space and I have talked to many homeowners about rooms and space which get little to no use, yet they are paying for them every month.

Let's start making plans that have no wasted space, yet have ample room for big parties.

Be sure to check out my

small home floor plans page

to see which rooms are getting the ax in modern, frugal and inexpensive house plans.

Good luck with all your home projects,