5 Ways Tiny Houses Can Be Big

Tiny houses are all the rage as home owners either want to downsize or want a second property for a few weeks a year to enjoy and feel connected to their surroundings, with limited belongings and property weighing them down. It’s undeniable though that tiny houses are small. Here are some ideas to make any tiny house feel bigger.

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Storage is everything when you don’t have room for a closet so consider storage in gables, stairs, or even through a trap door in the floor leading to a crawl space.

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Butcher block is a great and economical choice for smaller kitchens where you’re unlikely to spill or stain with dozens of different ingredients. Plus they are light and super easy to maintain. You can even leave yourself a piece to cover up any surfaces like sinks or stoves to use as additional prep space.

Tiny homes originally got a bad reputations because many people saw them akin to older mobile homes, often made from undesirable materials like vinyl or plastic. But tiny homes have come a long way. Make your tiny home feel bigger by using some quality materials like wood-look vinyl flooring, engineered wood flooring, wood-look tile flooring (though this is heaviest), and thin brick or faux brick for a more rustic, farmhouse look.

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Small space for a bathroom? Don’t minimize elements - just combines them. Consider a shower, vanity and toilet all in one by having no curb for the shower, a glass partition to open up the space, and a waterfall shower head to control splashing.

What’s a tiny house without a deck? After all, many tiny homes are second or vacation properties. Make it bigger by creating ample space to live outdoors, with decking, hammocks, even a hot tub.