"Constraints aren't always the enemy..."
Totally agree with this. Sometimes the weirdest lots end up sparking the most creative ideas. I used to think bigger was always better, but lately I've been wondering—does having fewer options actually help us focus on quality over quantity? Maybe limitations push us to think differently, you know, outside the usual box. Glad your tricky lot turned into something special...makes me rethink my own preferences a bit.
I've seen this happen a lot. Had a client once who bought a narrow, oddly-shaped lot—initially seemed like a headache. But those constraints forced us to get creative with vertical space and natural lighting. Ended up being one of my favorite builds to date...go figure.
- Totally get this point—constraints can spark creativity, but honestly, they can also add major headaches.
- I'm currently building on a smaller lot myself, and while it's forced some cool design choices (like skylights and built-in storage), it's also meant compromising on stuff I really wanted, like a decent-sized yard.
- Guess it comes down to priorities and how much you're willing to adapt your vision...
"Guess it comes down to priorities and how much you're willing to adapt your vision..."
True, but I'm not sure it's always about adapting your vision. When we started planning our custom home, we initially thought smaller lot = more headaches. But honestly, a larger lot can be just as stressful—more landscaping, higher maintenance costs, and extra time spent on upkeep. Sometimes constraints aren't just creative sparks; they're practical boundaries that keep things manageable. Just another angle to consider before committing either way...
Totally get what you mean about the bigger lot not always being the dream. We went back and forth for weeks—my partner wanted more space for a garden, but I kept picturing weekends eaten up by mowing and weeding. Ended up compromising on something mid-sized, and honestly, I’m glad we didn’t go bigger. Sometimes less really is more, especially when you’re the one doing the yard work...
