Downsizing Has Advantages

Welcome — A soft-pink front entryway greets and welcomes visitors to the O’Dell Monolithic Dome home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Welcome — A soft-pink front entryway greets and welcomes visitors to the O’Dell Monolithic Dome home in Harrisonville, Missouri. (Patrick O’Dell)

Living Room — The dome-home’s 1200-square-foot living space includes cozy, conversation areas.

Living Room — The dome-home’s 1200-square-foot living space includes cozy, conversation areas. (Patrick O’Dell)

Kitchen — Theresa O’Dell enjoys cooking in her easily maintained, efficiently arranged kitchen.

Kitchen — Theresa O’Dell enjoys cooking in her easily maintained, efficiently arranged kitchen. (Patrick O’Dell)

Office — This Monolithic Dome home is totally wheelchair accessible, including the office.

Office — This Monolithic Dome home is totally wheelchair accessible, including the office. (Patrick O’Dell)

Bedroom — The master bedroom has light, easy-to-move-and-maintain furniture.

Bedroom — The master bedroom has light, easy-to-move-and-maintain furniture. (Patrick O’Dell)

Master Bath — It includes a shower/tub combo.

Master Bath — It includes a shower/tub combo. (Patrick O’Dell)

Comfortable Living — Theresa and Patrick enjoy the patio between their dome-home and attached dome-garage.

Comfortable Living — Theresa and Patrick enjoy the patio between their dome-home and attached dome-garage. (Patrick O’Dell)

Floor Plan — After much research and attendance at a Monolithic Workshop, the O’Dells began planning their retirement home.

Floor Plan — After much research and attendance at a Monolithic Workshop, the O’Dells began planning their retirement home. (Patrick O’Dell)