The Simple Home is a book for anyone who craves a simpler lifestyle, not only in how we live but also where we live. The book features 21 houses and presents six different approaches to creating a serene home that realizes its full potential in elegant style.

We live in an over-stimulated culture, laden with commodities and virtual reality. One response to this complexity is to acquire more things like closet organizers to attempt to simplify by better storage methods. But the real answer lies elsewhere—it is better to divest—to have less things. The road to a simpler, more satisfying life begins with a clear-eyed examination of the choices we are making for our time–and that includes choices about where we want to live.

The Simple Home presents six philosophical paths to guide the reader. Each is illustrated by human-scaled, unadorned homes with straightforward floor plans and forms. These are open, light-filled houses that express their beauty in their utility and practicality. Rooms and spaces are usually multipurpose. Simple homes are low maintenance and often environmentally “green”. These buildings will inspire homeowners who wish to incorporate a different set of values into their housing choices than is typical in today’s housing market.