Top Tips for Tiny House Living
The tiny house movement is growing increasingly popular, with more and more people seeing the importance of living in a way that makes more of what you have instead of seeking to take up more space.
Yet tiny house living isn’t without its challenges. Which is why we’ve written this article, to share three of our top tips for tiny house living.
But before we do, what exactly is the tiny house movement?
What is the tiny house movement?
Tiny houses are homes that are much smaller than usual. There’s no set size that defines a tiny house. Rather the movement is more about lifestyle choices. People are deciding to downsize the space that they live in, simplifying their homes, and living with less.
This manner of life offers a number of benefits, including being more eco-friendly in the midst of a mounting climate crisis, more financially manageable at a time when interest rates are soaring, and granting freedom from needing to work to pay for a larger house and lifestyle.
Three smart tips for tiny house living
Living in a small space comes with a unique set of challenges. Here are three smart tips to help you get comfortable living with less.
1. Use vertical storage
One of the keys to successful tiny house living, is to make the most of the space you have available. In a normal house, you can get away with only thinking horizontally, but in a tiny house you need to learn to fully use your vertical space.
To do this, why not use plywood to build a set of floating shelves? It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive storage option. As an alternative, you can install hooks and rails to hang clothes and other belongings on. When done right, this can also add a cosy, cottage-y appeal to your tiny home’s interior.
2. Make it multifunctional
Another key principle of the tiny house movement is to own as few items as possible. When you have one item that performs multiple jobs, it makes living up to this principle much easier – so, try to incorporate as many multifunctional items in your tiny home as possible.
Since pieces of furniture are usually large, you should start with them. For instance, you could invest in an ottoman bed that have storage space underneath. You could also use a sofa or armchair that converts into a bed. Or perhaps a bookcase with a fold-down desk. The possibilities are endless.
3. Declutter regularly
After long periods of time, it’s inevitable that you build up unnecessary items that take up much-needed space around your home. This is especially the case when living in a tiny home, where you have less space to start off with.
Because of this, you need to build a habit of going through your things and clearing out anything you don’t absolutely need. Set aside some time on a regular basis to sort through your belongings, deciding what’s essential and throwing away anything that’s not.
Living in a tiny house has its challenges but by following our top tips above, you can make the most out of a small space. What clever tips do you use? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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