Have you ever found yourself asking, "Is this all there is to life?" Or wondering if this bigger life you have created is actually a better life? And how it all got so out of control? In her previous book, The Not So Big House, architect Susanka showed us a new way to inhabit our houses. Now, she takes her philosophy to another dimension by showing us a new way to inhabit our lives. Most of us have lives that are as cluttered with unwanted obligations...

Offers ideas to increase usable space in a home and add warmth and character, including tips on designing a window seat, planning a recycling area, and using tile to personalize a kitchen or bathroom.