There’s an adage that goes, “home is where the heart is”. You might think that this saying’s overused and practically cliche at this point, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less true.
Indeed, home is where you feel your safest and most comfortable. It’s a place where you can find some peace amidst everything around you. In fact, home is what you make it. So, no matter what kind of house you live in, nothing else really matters for as long as it feels like home.
That’s why, for some people, home can be found in even the smallest of houses. While others may prefer to have a relatively standard-size home, which may be a couple of thousand square feet, others may already be content with one that’s a hundred square feet or so. But what exactly is the appeal of living in small homes?
Believe it or not, there’s a lot that a tiny home can offer you. While it might not be just as big as the average-sized homes of today, it can still have the same amenities and niceties. Curious? Not yet convinced? Read on and see for yourself!
What makes a home tiny?
Before anything else, it’ll be good first to define what a tiny home is. For a home to be considered tiny, it would usually range between a hundred to four hundred square feet in size.
People might wonder if it’s even possible to put up a home that’s just about this size. But, unbeknownst to some, they’ve probably already seen a place that’s small enough to be considered a tiny home. One perfect example would be an RV.
What might be a mobile home for a quick getaway is actually a permanent living space for others. Some people are very crafty enough to make a home out of this “restrictive” space. Sheds are another perfect example of a space that can be considered a tiny home. While it seems deceptively small, there is actually enough space for someone to make it their home.
You could say that it’s all a matter of perspective, how making such a tiny space so liveable. It does take a rather creative way of looking at things to do such a thing. But, tiny homes do exist and can be more than enough space for people to live in.
The pros of a tiny home
What exactly goes on in a person’s head when they want to live in a tiny home? Just what do they see in that small space that makes it so liveable to them? Well, there are several reasons why a person would consider having a tiny home.
Portability
For one, tiny homes can be portable. RVs or motorhomes are already a well-known type of mobile home. However, there are also homes that are literally on wheels. Converted container vans and tumbleweed homes are other perfect examples of mobile homes.
For someone that wants to travel or sees themselves moving around a lot, taking your home with you can be a more convenient option. At least you don’t have to worry about leaving something at home.
Location
Another plus that comes with having a tiny home would be its location. For mobile homes, it’s already a pretty obvious advantage. You can move your home to any place that you please. But there’s also an advantage for tiny homes that aren’t as mobile.
Having a tiny home means you can fit your house in just about any location too. Sheds and cabins, for example, can fit in places like the woods or even just an open field. As a result, you don’t take up too much space and help maximize the space and your surroundings. This is also a plus in even a suburban setting, where you can still have a lot of space to go with your home.
Simplicity
Another pro that comes with having a tiny home would be the simplicity that comes with it. Having a tiny house means you have the basics, such as a bedroom, bathroom, and a small kitchen. You can also have a few other niceties, but all within the constraints of your living space.
In a sense, you’re just living with your bare necessities. While it’s not much, it can still give you the same things a larger house can offer you. For some people, having what you need can be more than enough and can be a perfect place to call home.
Just about any house can be a home. After all, home is really what you make it to be. What may seem like too little for some may be perfect for others. People who live in tiny homes are proof of that. While it might not be bigger than an average house, it still offers the same comforts as any other home. If anything, tiny homes are a testament to how it doesn’t take much to make a home. Sometimes, the basics can be more than enough.
