Living room from Cushman Group

There is no doubt that now miniature cottages are becoming more popular. Whether you crave more financial freedom, want to reduce the impact on the environment or want to enjoy a simple life, this option for you will be an ideal solution.

If you are interested in this idea, then we will tell you about some features of such designs.

Спальня from Sol Haus

1. Think about why you can refuse. Reducing the living space in the dream house requires significant sacrifices. Look at this list and tell me if you can live in a small building:

• Minimizing personal space;
• Low cost of operation;
• The need to maintain order;
• Refusal of some items of furniture sets;
• The possibility of placing large groups of friends only in the open air in front of the building;
• Reduced impact on the environment.

Host The Salon from The Tiny Tack House

2. Think about what you could get from living in a modest apartment:

• Financial freedom;
• Easy to move;
• Simplicity in care and maintenance;
• Possibility to spend more time on the street;
• Good design with high-quality materials and objects; headset;
• Fast weekly cleaning.

Kitchen by Sol Haus

3. Consider the priorities of life in such an unusual house. You can decide what is important for you: high ceilings, necessary appliances, washing machine and dryer, large windows, a sauna or a place to work.

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4. Consider your life position. What do you most want? Travel, be next to your grandchildren or start your own business?

Now, relate your life goals and apartments. Answer the question: can you help a small house in the implementation of a dream?

Facade home from Cushman Design Group

5. Pay attention to the climatic features of the area. Realistically assess the impact of weather on the image of life. In the north you can admire the snowy landscapes and bask in the fireplace.

Ashley Camper Photography

And in a tropical or temperate climate, you can easily equip the kitchen or dining room in the open air, freeing up more space inside the apartments.

Oriental cuisine by Oregon Cottage Company

6. Analyze availability. Many popular interesting designs of houses with a modest area suggest the location of the bed in the attic. However, climbing the stairs to the attic will be difficult for people in old age.

Будуар от Cushman Design Group

7. Remember your experience of living in small rooms: student dormitories or a country cottage. Consider all the advantages and disadvantages associated with finding space in a miniature space.

Kitchen area from The Tiny Project

8. Consider your way of life. Mentally make up your typical day from the moment you wake up to sleep. Think about which rooms you use more often. This will help you to rationalize the apartment.

Dining room by Sol Haus Design

9. Analyze the legislation. Despite the fact that such variants of buildings are enjoying increasing popularity, many areas have their own building standards, which require the erection of buildings with a certain area.

Фасад от Oregon Cottage Company

10. Think about the potential of real estate. If you have already chosen the land for purchase with the intention of building a small house, pay attention to the possibility of adding additional structures.

You can arrange a gazebo, a pavilion with a dining area or an open kitchen surrounded by greenery, a whirlpool or a sauna.

We presented to your look the main features that you should pay attention to when building a modest building.