{"id":3661,"date":"2015-03-27T17:14:51","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T17:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=3661"},"modified":"2018-02-22T09:37:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T09:37:13","slug":"totally-terrific-tiny-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/totally-terrific-tiny-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Totally Terrific Tiny Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>With the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"House\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >housing<\/a> <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a> in its current state and those big scary <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Price\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/price\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/price;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01d_1l;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Price\" >prices<\/a>, it is quite impossible to own what we can call a \u201cstandard <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a>\u201d. But, what about a tiny <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a>? I know it can sound unappealing at first \u2013 all of us dream about having a big house; the bigger the better \u2013 but this new trend offers <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0q3zhcj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing\" >housing<\/a> that is much more <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"low-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/affordable-housing\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/affordable_housing;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.09jvc1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Affordable_housing\" >affordable<\/a> and is ecologically friendly as well.<\/p>\n<p>The price is obviously the best thing about this recently popular housing option. Of course, it depends on materials, area, size, etc. But they will always be cheaper than \u201cstandard houses\u201d. Their starting price is around \u00a310,000 \u2013 although the average spent on one of these houses is around \u00a320,000\u2013\u00a330,000. This is a great option to finally own your own place without having to ask for a huge mortgage <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"lenders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/loan\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/loan;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01dnzs;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Loan\" >loan<\/a> and spending all your lifetime savings. It is a popular choice especially among young people who don\u2019t have the security of a permanent job and wage or who might need to move in a few years but do not want to \u201cwaste\u201d their money <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"rental\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >renting<\/a> a place.<\/p>\n<p>One of the good things about the size of these houses is that it emphasizes and encourages a simpler lifestyle that usually results in the inhabitants being \u201cgreener\u201d \u2013 we should all try to be environmentally friendly, it\u2019s not that hard! Many people choose ecological or recycled materials to build their tiny homes and integrate energy saving systems, all for a small cost.<\/p>\n<p>Another of the advantages of choosing one of these little prefabricated houses is that you get to choose where you would like to place it. It could be in your parent\u2019s garden if you cannot afford anything else \u2013 you will still get a tiny bit more independence than if you lived in their house! \u2013, buy a piece of <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land\" >land<\/a> in the countryside, or in the city if you can afford it. Place your little house there and&#8230; voil\u00e0! Your tiny home is ready for you to move in!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/tinyhousetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sweet-pea-tiny-house-plans-05-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image URL: http:\/\/padtinyhouses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Great-room-and-loft.jpg<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These tiny homes usually have a small <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >kitchen<\/a> that is usually a living room as well, a separate <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bathroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bathroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01j2bj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bathroom\" >bathroom<\/a> and a sleeping area \u2013 usually on the second <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Storey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/storey\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/storey;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02vk6kk;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Storey\" >floor<\/a>, which is not always a real second floor technically speaking. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend.<\/p>\n<p>The first material that comes to our minds when we think about these houses is wood, but it is not the only material that can be used. As mentioned before, we can choose environmentally friendly materials or be more traditional and choose a brick house that fits into our tiny home movement as well. The latter are a bit more expensive, but usually slightly bigger and more resistant to the passage of time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 551px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/groovexi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/architecture-inspiration-amazing-white-painted-facade-cube-small-homes-with-grey-patio-stairs-and-small-veranda-and-black-iron-fence-as-inspiring-modular-homes-architecture-ideas-unique-small-homes-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"722\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">image source: www.groovexi.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Everything is great regarding price and the fact that you get to choose where to live as well as perhaps becoming \u201cgreener\u201d. Nevertheless, one of the no so great things about this trend is their main characteristic, their reduced size. Space is scarce in these homes, so we will need to make the most of every centimetre. Buying things that are compact or have double <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land use\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-use\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_use;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0flb7;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_use\" >use<\/a> \u2013 or more if possible \u2013 is a good solution. Think for example about getting a folding bike or a sofa bed for unexpected visits. We also have to be careful when decorating these houses; we don\u2019t want the optical illusion that they are even tinier than they really are! Using light colours when decorating is a great idea as it will make your house look bigger and brighter. Forget about getting statues or giant vases that you don\u2019t need!<\/p>\n<p>All in all, this trend is spreading all around the world little by little as it allows independence at a reasonable price and the freedom of choosing materials and placement. Will they become the norm instead of the exception? I guess we will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>by Sandra Martinez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the housing market in its current state and those big scary prices, it is quite impossible to own what we can call a \u201cstandard home\u201d. But, what about a tiny home? I know it can sound unappealing at first<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/totally-terrific-tiny-homes\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":3662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[14,16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tiny-house-image.png","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/totally_terrific_tiny_homes","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3661"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3661"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15602,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3661\/revisions\/15602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3661"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=3661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}