Summary: Living in a small house may not sound ideal to many but there are plenty of benefits to opting for cozy living quarters.
Many dream of living in a spacious home with many rooms. Having a large house has its advantages, such as having more physical space to move around and more storage space for your belongings. Despite the average family size decreasing, the average house size has steadily increased.
Is more space always better? During the past decade or so there has been a wave of people moving in the opposite direction by seeking out or even creating houses that are intentionally small. “Tiny homes” are, on average, no bigger than 8 feet by 20 feet, with the total livable area averaging around 120 square-feet. The small size of these houses makes them easy to tow and actually prevents owners from needing building permits. There are a wide variety of reasons why you may want to look into getting your own tiny home.
The Ability to Move Around
Tiny homes are unique in that, legally speaking, they are not quite classified the same way standard houses and apartments are. Tiny homes are seen as ambiguous crosses between mobile homes and camper vans, allowing people to move around. Unlike a standard house, a tiny home can be attached to the back of a truck and get towed around on the road, from city to city.
A tiny home can allow you to travel around the country with the familiar comfort of the bed you made out of RV cushions and being able to make dinner in your own little kitchen. These homes are incredibly mobile and can be parked wherever it meets local zoning department codes.
Communities
The “tiny home movement” is a rather niche group that is starting to gain traction. From figuring out where you can park your home to figuring out how to set up a functioning plumbing system, there is a community out there filled with people excited to help. The movement represents more than just a preference for cozy homes, but also a mobile and minimalistic lifestyle.
Very Customizable
Since tiny homes are usually built from scratch, this gives tiny home owners the freedom to really customize the house as they see fit. If you want to build a bed that can convert into a dining table, you can head over to The Foam Factory for supplies and design it the way you want.
From the materials used to the layout, tiny homes truly force owners to focus on what is essential to them. The small size really gives you the freedom to customize the house to fit your personality and way of living.