Some people do it for efficiency, smaller build is quickly done. For me it is both the efficiency part, as well as the fun part. I like smaller houses. I'm not good at larger builds. My largest is my tavern, much larger than this house. But it is quite small compared to some of the bigger builds out there.

I'm "embellishing" the house right now, to make it look much nicer. A plain efficiency player will not go for that, but I also happen to like nice looking houses. ;)

I will post pictures when completed.

Edit: Your suggestion is very good. I see what I can do about that. Specifically the tanning rack is an eyesore, as it sticks out of the wall, covering almost completely the workbench.