Downsizing Has Advantages
![Welcome — A soft-pink front entryway greets and welcomes visitors to the O’Dell Monolithic Dome home in Harrisonville, Missouri.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bacc29e068473000db2/medium/odell1.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bacc29e068473000db3/medium/odell2.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db4/medium/odell4.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db5/medium/odell5.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db6/medium/odell6.jpg)
Bedroom — The master bedroom has light, easy-to-move-and-maintain furniture. (Patrick O’Dell)
![Master Bath — It includes a shower/tub combo.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db7/medium/odell7.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db8/medium/odell8.jpg)
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.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92badc29e068473000db9/medium/odell11.jpg)
Floor Plan — After much research and attendance at a Monolithic Workshop, the O’Dells began planning their retirement home. (Patrick O’Dell)