Many of you have asked that I talk about how we budgeted for our house, and I’ve promised since the beginning that I’d write about money. I don’t see how you can write honestly or compellingly about home design without addressing the question of cost. Money is the subtext of every design detail. Not just how much you have, but your attitude about it, how much you value it, what your relationship with it is like.
I’m going to be very open, and I ask only that you respond to my candor with grace. Having had family members who are on SNAP benefits, I’m particularly aware of my privilege: we are extremely fortunate to be able to afford a second home (or even a first one, as this next generation is experiencing)...
