Tiny houses are here to stay. At 500 square feet or less, these pint-size abodes are opening the hearts and minds of many with their functional, charming designs. They also focus on living simply, without sacrificing on quality.
Small homes have become so popular in recent years, that they have formed a movement. This Tiny House Movement has inspired people to let go of “stuff” and to focus instead, on what truly matters in life. Let’s take a look at some reasons why tiny houses won’t go out of style anytime soon.
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There are many different types of tiny houses to choose from. Just like people, they come in all shapes and sizes–each completely customizable to the owner. Purchase a tiny house on wheels and you can wake up to a new view each day. A family of four can easily incorporate two lofts into their tiny home, to create bedrooms that fit two people each. The digital nomad can special order a drop-down kitchen table that doubles as a cool little workspace.
If you have design ideas you’ve been dying to try out, a tiny house makes the perfect canvas. The possibilities are truly endless, and that is a large part of what is so appealing about them.
The Lifestyle That Comes With It
It recently became trendy to care about reusable straws and artisan water bottles. Guess what? It should always be cool to care about the environment. An eco-conscious lifestyle is a normal aesthetic for tiny home enthusiasts. Living small means you’re downsizing in the best of ways. Getting rid of all the extra “stuff” and swapping it out for sustainable items is necessary when you only have limited storage.
A smaller space also means less consumption; it takes a lot less energy to heat or cool a tiny space than in a residential home. Keep in mind that using alternative energy like solar power is also popular amongst the tiny house pros. With a small adobe, it’s very natural move to transition to a more sustainable way of living.
It’s Cheaper
The earth is running out of space, and real estate is getting more expensive by the minute. The solution? Tiny houses. Unless a large number of the world’s population disappears tomorrow, there won’t be enough homes for the people of the future. Small homes are the solution to affordable housing options.
A community of tiny houses is perfect for people transitioning out of homelessness, as well as for newly-weds who want to save their money for traveling. With housing prices on the rise, it makes complete sense that tiny homes could be at least part of the solution.
The Takeaway
For some, tiny houses might not be the solution–and that’s okay. They aren’t for everyone. But for some, they are the perfect solution to a complicated world. Fashions change like the seasons, but this type of living is here to stay. People are always going to be looking for a way to live uniquely; to live better for less, and tiny houses tick off all of the boxes.
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