Living Large...In a Smaller Space

If "downsizing" is the watch word for 2016, then jewel box homes are the trend being inspired by the watch word. Many people from various demographics - including newlyweds, millennials, and empty nesters - are foregoing the "McMansion" type of dream house for something smaller. But don't let that fool you. Smaller doesn't necessarily mean simpler. 

Enter the jewel box home.

People are looking to downsize, but they still want all of the luxurious, high-end amenities synonymous with the big house on the hill. Jewel box homes offer that solution. Usually ranging in size from 650-2500 square feet, these homes feature high-quality materials, exquisite detailing, and custom finishes with an emphasis on tailoring the home to the owners’ way of life for maximum elegance, harmony, and function.

Space planning is vital in these smaller homes, so features like built-in kitchen seating or a free-standing tub placed inside a glass-enclosed shower help to both maximize space and give a high-end feel. Use of bright, reflective finishes, like brushed chrome, pocket and barn doors, decorative fixtures, dramatic lighting, floating shelves, white walls, lots of windows and continuous flooring throughout the home also help maximize space and function.

Jewel Box homes are also a great solution to high-density areas like downtown Salt Lake City.

Recent research shows that this will be an ongoing trend for years to come.