A Not-So-Big House

Written by Land Ark

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January 23, 2026

Once the Christmas retail season ends, have you noticed a pattern? It’s quickly followed by a wave of organization and storage ads. New bins, shelves, baskets and label makers. All of a sudden, you need to be able to put your hands on that rarely used pair of pillowcases. If not, your home is a disaster! 

But what if you focused on living well and taking steps to live in a right-sized home in the right place, right now? 

Right-sizing shouldn’t be just for retirees…what if your home was balanced and intentionally designed to be right for the way you live?


Sarah Susanka, an author and architect, puts it best: 

“A not-so-big house feels more spacious than many of its oversized neighbours because it is space with substance, all of it is in use every day.”

In Watercolour, we have designed our homes for families of all ages and stages with room to enjoy all the living spaces in comfort and ease. Flowing floor plans, light-filled stairways, large windows, and kitchens built for gathering and cooking make each home easy to live in. Lower living levels with wide windows, beautiful stone window wells and 8.5 ceilings come standard. Under-slab insulation ensures floors stay warm and dry, even in winter. Drafts and cold spots simply aren’t part of life in our Net Zero Ready homes.

Every space in your home is designed and constructed for your comfort and peace of mind.


Having a home that’s right-sized in the right place means your lifestyle is on a journey to greater wellness. You have time and opportunity to pursue things that really matter. Westport is the right place if you love nature, peaceful mornings and active afternoons capped off with evenings that are as full or quiet as you want them to be.

Live music, pick up hockey games, ice skating, cross-country skiing, art workshops…and more. There’s so much to discover in Westport.