Tiny House Tips

Tiny houses are a relatively new alternative to traditional housing that use less space while providing just as much living. A tiny house, which refers to a house of less than 1,000 sq. ft., has many advantages over traditional housing and is a viable option for someone looking for a house that takes up less space yet still feels like a home.
If this kind of house sounds good to you, here are some tips to help you save space and make your tiny house the best it can be. For more information on waterproofing, visit SANI-TRED.

Plan It Out
One of the advantages of a tiny house is its small footprint and easily manageable floor plan. One thing you can do with a tiny house that you can’t with traditional housing is taping out a floor design. Simply use painters tape and place it on the floor in the design of your proposed floor plan so you can walk around and get the feel of the floor design before building it. Finding out whether your floor plan is comfortable or not is something you’ll want to find out early in the construction process.

Maximize Storage
A tiny house is much smaller than the average home and you’ll need to utilize storage in creative ways so you can use the limited floor space efficiently. You can still have many of the same household amenities; you just need to store them effectively.

Use Fold-Down Furniture
Don’t clutter your living space with a lot of large, stationary furniture. When possible, use furniture like chairs, tables, and bedding that fold into the wall, which leave you open space when you’re not using them. This makes your space versatile and adaptable instead of cluttered and cramped.

Don’t Forget the Walls
Storage is very important to any tiny house and your walls can help. Put shelving up wherever you have bare walls. These shelves will free up a lot of the living space, yet keep things readily available.

Keep it Open
A poorly designed tiny house can feel cramped and cluttered, but using the space effectively can overcome this. Keep all clutter at waist level or below and, when possible, choose a design with a high ceiling. This creates the feeling of a larger space and the low storage helps you move around and not bump into things. Also avoid partitions or hard walls, which break up your house into even smaller spaces. If you need a partition, use curtains or a collapsible sliding wall that can be moved as needed.

Light it Up
Use plenty of windows and match them up with light paint colors to make the space in your tiny house brighter and more welcoming. A lighter, more open space feels more comfortable than a dark, cave-like house.

Waterproof It
A tiny house is just like any other house and should be treated with just as much care. A tiny house has lower maintenance costs, but you should be pro-active and protect it from weather damage so you can keep it looking beautiful for years to come.

SANI-TRED® is an affordable, effective, and environmentally friendly waterproofer that can protect your tiny house for the life of the structure. Protect your house, no matter the size.

Above all else, to build the tiny house of your dreams, do more research. Do your own research and find out what a tiny house can bring to your life. A tiny house can be a wonderful project and a great way to live. All you have to do is take the first step with these tiny house tips and tricks.

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