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If you're here you might have a lot of questions on the small house movement. That's normal. Some common questions you might have include..

What is the Tiny House Movement?

Simply put, the tiny house movement which is also known as the small house movement is a growing real estate trend where people are choosing to live simply in smaller homes.

What is a Tiny House?

The truth is that tiny is really a matter of opinion because all situations are relative. Typically a tiny home is anywhere between 65 to 400 square feet.

What is a Small House?

Small homes range anywhere between 400 to 1700 square feet depending on the number of inhabitants and their lifestyles. In most cases, though, 400 to 1000 square feet is what most people in the tiny housing world consider small but it's all really a matter of opinion.

Downsizing

Square footage isn't really as important as most of us make it out to be. What's really most important is that we (that means you) get our needs met from our homes (and not much more). And yes, this also has to include the needs of our family members (if you still want to live with them, right?).

The Real Message

The real message behind the tiny house movement and simple living for me is being more conscious about how we live. This includes the purchasing and consumption decisions that we make but it also includes even deeper things like making goals for our lives and getting rid of the necessary 'baggage' to get what we want.

Facts on Housing in the United States

According to the 2010 Census the average size home in the US was 2,392 square feet. Back in 2007 it was 2,521 square feet. When you go back to the year 1973 on the chart, the average American home was 1660 square feet. ( source)

According to this CNN article from 2013 76% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Meaning if they lost their jobs, they'd pretty much be in financial ruin. So for many people the idea of a small home or even a tiny house is an incredibly smart decision. Here's why.

The Benefits of a Smaller Home

People who downsize from a larger home and into a small or even a tiny house experience the following benefits:

Less time cleaning.

Less time maintaining the house.

Easy to find my stuff everyday.

The monthly bills are all cheaper.

It feels cozy and easy to manage.

It's better for the environment.

In summary... A smaller home can save you time and money. On top of that they might even give you more peace of mind and while you're at it you're doing something that's good for the environment by living small.

But there's more because living simply can lead to unexpected opportunities later on because you'll have more resources (time and money) because of your decision to live small. The possibilities are endless but it's always you who has to take charge (whether you live small or not).

In a way what I'm really saying is...

How Living Small is Really About Living Big

It sounds funny, doesn't it? But if you let it sink in for a moment it'll make sense because what I'm saying is that the tiny house movement is about downsizing for a purpose.

It's about getting rid of our unwanted stuff, yes.

It's about decluttering our life, yes.

But as you do that it's also even more importantly about noticing what comes out and makes you feel meaning. Because meaning is purpose. And this is huge, here's why..

Purpose leads to more caring which shifts people from fear to love. And the tiny house movement is making it possible by creating more affordable housing everywhere. Not only that, it's inspiring others to simplify in other ways too because it's not all about houses. It's more about caring.

And....... You Can Simplify Everything

That's right. Not only can you simplify your home by making it smaller, sharing it, or just clearing out the clutter in your current home... But you can also:

Simplify your job or business duties.

Simplify your relationships.

Simplify your meals.

Simplify your exercise routines.

Simplify your thoughts.

Simplify your attitude on life.

And all of these little changes add up to huge positive results in your life later on and sometimes even right away. Without having to move into a tiny house! But if that's something that you feel you're called to do, great. But you can most likely live simply right where you are now without having to change much. Think about it.

What The Small House Movement is REALLY About

I want to close by saying that the Tiny House Movement is about freedom to be you. The small house movement is about taking a stand on our human rights while creating and spreading freedom for ourselves and others because we deserve it. You deserve it. We're here to end homelessness for good by inspiring and creating affordable homes to help all beings on this planet live happy and free.
If you enjoyed this page on the Tiny House Movement you'll absolutely LOVE our Free Daily Tiny House Newsletter with even more!

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Tiny House Movement: Affordable Housing Revolution

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If you're here you might have a lot of questions on the small house movement. That's normal. Some common questions you might have include.. Simply put, the tiny house movement which is also known as the small house movement is a growing real estate trend where people are choosing to live simply in smaller homes.

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We have features lots of cool furniture for small spaces, and in this post we will try to gather some of the best pieces of furniture for small tiny houses.
Though few of us actually live in tiny houses, the tiny house furniture ideas are always good inspiration for small apartments and cabins.
Chair, Bed and Lounge chair in one

This box can be folded out as a comfortable lounge chair, and you can also use it as guest bed. It is the perfect piece of furniture for tiny houses and small apartments.

When you fold out the bed you also get a small night table for your phone and magazines.

Furnishing is always important in a confined space like studio apartments and cabins, and these next pieces of furniture will make your small house a little smarter, as well as save you lots of space, to give your more possibilities with the opportunity to have open space.

Hidden tub in the floor under hatch-door

This tub is hidden in the floor, and you just lift up a trapdoor in the floor, and voila! You have a tub!
This might not work in a tiny house on wheels, but for a house on a foundation you could go for it. It's not as risky as digging out a basement, as this is only a small limited area.
We have seen it built into a sofa at one point, so that's possible too - and that might actually work for a house on wheels!

And if you are more into wine, how about a wine cellar in the floor?

Built-in Dog crates in the kitchen

What dog wouldn't love to live in the kitchen. I know a few who would.

It is totally possible to have a dog in a tiny house, in fact we filmed a tiny house with a cute dog (skip to 1 min. 13 sec.), and here are some brilliant examples from pinterest, where Fido's got a fine little home:

Folding dinner table for 2-10 persons

This table is genius for small apartment spaces as well as tiny houses.

It will seat 2-10 people. For daily use it will serve as a dinner table for the family, and when you need to entertain or have a family dinner, you just pull out the table to extend it.

You can get it online at Expandfurniture at $1,999.

We love these extendable dinner tables that you can pull out. We actually have one in our own bedroom / office / living room - which is the same room.

It's always great fun to pull out the table, when we have friends over for dinner.

People get surprised everytime, when they see how long this tiny console table actually gets.
See this post for more folding dinner tables.
Trundle bed hidden in a platform

If you have a high ceiling, you can take advantage of it by building a low platform with a built-in trundle bed.
It's a great way to hide the bed during the day, and adding that extra level to part of the house can create a very cozy atmosphere.
The Murphy bed

The classic way to hide the bed is the Murphy bed.

The Murphy bed is an old invention, and it has been redesigned over and over again.

We especially love these great Italian Wall bed designs from Expandfurniture.com (worldwide shipping):

We have written a separate post about these cool fold-up beds , and also a post about a Wall bed / Couch combo.

We also did a separate website with building instructions for our own Murphy bed.

Paper chair - extend to seat 12 people

This next table is called the flexible love chair.

It is made from 100% recyclable paper, and it can hold up to 3,175 lbs!! (1.440 kg). Yes you heard right, it sounds insane that a paper chair can hold that much weight, but it's tested and tried.

It is as beautiful as it is durable. It will last for decades, and it's actually pretty cheap!

You can get it right here starting at $459.

We have written a separate post about it here with many more details on the design and durability.

Staircase ideas for tiny homes

When the space is limited, it's important to think creatively about storage, and staircases are often a good place to hide storage.

You can do this in many ways: Cabins below the staircase, drawers inside the steps or you can even build a little plateau into the staircase with lots of space for storage:

Being able to organize your stuff like this is neat, and the idea above to the left is a good way to hide extra comforters and pillows, so you have it ready, when you have guests sleeping over.

You might also like these furniture ideas:
Creative use of mirrors in small spaces
Folding sofas and chaise lounges
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Tiny House Furniture - 9 ideas for Small Homes / Cabins

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RoomSketcher Home Designer is an easy-to-use floor plan and home design app. Draw floor plans, furnish and decorate them and visualize your home in 3D. Perfect for large volume professional use, and smaller scale DIY home improvement projects.

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Living in a small home can make you creative in a hurry. If there's barely a closet -- let alone a spare room -- organizing your space in an efficient way that still makes you feel at home can be quite a challenge. For many apartment dwellers, there isn't the luxury of separate rooms and each piece of furniture needs to serve multiple uses.

We've already covered some of the best ways to create storage when you're living in a tiny space, and fortunately, there are more and more unique furniture pieces that make small-space living more of a joy than a pain. Things like lightweight objects that are easy to move, a tool that can make anything a table, furniture that has multiple functions, and storage that's a snap to assemble and disassemble make it fun to do more with less -- and will also appeal to the design-obsessed.

Below, see 24 ways to make small-space living way easier without sacrificing great design.
What creative ideas have you come up with to make small-space living more bearable? Tell us your tips on Twitter or Facebook, and check out some examples of tiny homes that definitely need to save space:

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24 Really Inventive Ways To Make A Small Space More Livable

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Living in a small home can make you creative in a hurry. If there's barely a closet -- let alone a spare room -- organizing your space in an efficient way that still makes you feel at home can be quite a challenge.

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Learn about the most popular styles in interior design on HGTV.com. Discover which one fits your home best.

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Imagine living free from rent, mortgage and utility bills. Imagine living in a home that generated it's own electricity and captured it's own water. Imagine you could build this home yourself all for a very affordable price. Now imagine how your life would be different if you were free from debt?

We live in a rapidly changing world, as economic and environmental forces continuously beg us to re-evaluate our way of living on the earth.

The Tiny House Movement is a sweeping phenomenon in the United States, largely as a result of the recent economic troubles where many have lost their homes.

Tiny Homes are about living simply, beautifully and yet still with everything you need. It's about freedom from debt and having the economic freedom to live a bigger life, instead of having a bigger house.

What is perhaps even more important than the financial and economic advantages of owning a tiny home, is the environmental benefits. Living in a Tiny House carries a much smaller environmental footprint, reduces the amount of resources we as humans consume to live, and encourages us to consume less in general. They move us towards a more simplistic way of life and open up the possibility for a more sustainable future.

Traditionally, these tiny houses are around 2.4 x 5 meters. They contain a living area, sleeping loft, kitchen and bathroom and are constructed to fit a trailer so they can be easily moved. For this reason the Tiny House revolutionises home ownership, as it allows people to own their own house, without needing to own the land that it sits on. It is possible to build these homes to be entirely self- contained and off-grid, generating their own water, and electricity.

Why Are People Moving Into Tiny Homes?

This infographic from the team over at The Tiny Life explores many of the reasons why people around the world are making the decision to downsize their homes in order to start living bigger lives.

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72 of the Most Impressive Tiny Houses You've Ever Seen

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While the structures often measure less than 300 square feet, the tiny house movement isn't necessarily about sacrifice. Check out these impressive small houses that maximize both function and style.

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Ready to Roll: 13 Cool Tiny Houses on Wheels

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If you've ever been sitting at home wishing that you could get away from it all, we found several unique tiny houses that let you do exactly that. Take your show on the road in one of these homes on wheels where space may be compromised, but style and substance are not.