Standing proud on the open landscape of rural northern Indiana, this new home for a young family creates a comfortable space in which living “small” is both pleasant and efficient. The notion of a classic Midwestern white farmhouse was adapted to modern life, while the spacious living and entertaining areas and three bedrooms occupy less than 2,000 square feet of conditioned space. Through the thoughtful use of large windows and an open stairway, abundant natural light fills the upper and lower living spaces.