From New York to San Francisco, a tiny house revolution is sweeping the nation. People are down-sizing their living spaces, selling their belongings, and striving to live on less. Why? For freedom, of course! Those that succeed in building their tiny dream homes shed the shackles of modern materialistic life, and boast about lower living costs, a smaller carbon footprint, and a complete disinterest in "keeping up with the Joneses."
Tiny Living Takes Planning
It's not as easy as it looks, though. To truly live tiny, it takes research, planning, organization, and the ability to say good-bye to the things you don't use every day. Every living essential has to fit comfortably into 1000 sq. ft. or less. When working with such a small amount of space, it's imperative that every inch is utilized from floor to ceiling.
Make the Most of Your Space
If you're not the kind of person that wants to sell your 300 piece action figure collection to fit into a 150 sq. ft. house, have no fear! You can try out the tiny living lifestyle from the comfort of your own normal-sized dwelling. Check out these eight tiny house accessories that fit just as comfortably in a space where you can't touch all four walls at once.
These stylishly rustic end tables are specially designed to slide over a couch or loveseat. Perfect for beverages, remote controls, and laptops, these end tables save on floor space without sacrificing the convenience of a coffee table.
It's the twenty-first century and let's face it, most of us are workaholics. Whether you're down-sizing from a larger home, or moving into a starter apartment, it's hard to set aside a whole room for a home office. A floating desk is an affordable compromise for a space-saving workspace and there's plenty of room underneath to add some extra storage.
While we're minifying the home office, these chairs fold up to store conveniently in a closet or under a bed. Instantly open up precious floor space for spontaneous Twister tournaments when the work day is done.
This has got to be the biggest space-saver of them all. Measuring just 30" across and 25" deep, this compact kitchen includes a sink, a stove, a refrigerator, and storage space for cleaning supplies, or pots and pans. It makes your college galley kitchen seem extravagant, doesn't it?
It's ok to expect your furniture to multitask as well as you do. This comfy convertible chair triples as a chaise lounge and an extra fold-out bed for surprise guests.
When you're fully embracing the tiny living lifestyle, it's important that everything you pack into your home pulls its weight. This entertainment center does just that. With room on top for a flat screen TV, storage space for DVDs and media consoles, and a trendy, built-in electric fireplace, this entertainment center packs serious a punch.
Lofts aren't just for dorm rooms anymore. If you want to get the most out of small spaces, it's imperative that you build up. Double your available space by raising a bed to eye-level and sliding a workspace or sofa underneath. Here are even more bunk beds with desks underneath to choose from.
Yes, it's possible for your pets to live tiny, too. This cat condo hangs easily on any door and keeps feline shenanigans contained. With five connected interior levels, there's plenty of room for your favorite fur baby to explore.
Need More Tiny House Ideas?
Interested in the tiny living lifestyle? Check out our curated list of Tiny Living Appliances and our Tiny Home Ideas Pinterest board for more info.
