Finding the perfect spot for your new home can be an arduous process. It would help if you researched the soil type, climate, topography, and potential build regulations to ensure you don’t build on someone else’s land or in a place far from population centers. Once you’ve found a location that works for you and your partner, it’s time to design your home. There are many ways to go about this process. Still, the result should showcase your personality and skills as a builder while simultaneously making life easier and more enjoyable than it was before. If you are looking to downsize, perhaps designing a new tiny house is worth considering. It offers several advantages over building an existing residence – including saving money and traveling with fewer possessions than when you lived in a mansion. Here are seven ways that designing a tiny home might be right up your alley.
1. Hang Mirrors from the Ceiling
If you can’t find any large mirrors for a reasonable price, consider hanging smaller ones or pictures instead. It may be the oldest trick in the book, but hanging mirrors on the walls of your tiny home is the fastest way to create the illusion of more space. Plus, it’s a great way to develop a sense of intimacy, even if you are living in a place that is nearly the same size as your previous home. Installing a toilet and sink combo in your tiny house is another way to make it look bigger. Not only will this feature give the impression that you have more space, but it also makes it possible to cook and clean even if you don’t
2. Draw the Eye to the Ceiling
If you’re going to build a tiny house, you may as well create one that looks good. Many people choose to hang mirrors from the ceiling in their tiny homes because it adds a bit of style and makes the space feel larger. If you can’t find any large mirrors for a reasonable price, consider hanging smaller ones or pictures instead. It may be the oldest trick in the book, but hanging mirrors on the walls of your tiny home is the fastest way to create the illusion of more space. Plus, it’s a great way to develop a sense of intimacy, even if you are living in a place that is nearly the same size as your previous home.
3. Add Storage Space
If you live in an apartment or townhouse that lacks storage space for all of your possessions, think about building a new tiny home that has room for all of your things. You can also use this method to “downsize” into a smaller apartment by moving into an existing house and adding to it with additional storage space instead of buying another home outright or renting an apartment until you have enough funds saved up for something completely new.
4. Get Hooked on a Hobby
If you are looking to build a tiny house, think about getting hooked on a hobby that will keep you busy. If you’re already an avid reader, then get yourself some bookshelves and start adding books to them. If you love to do crafts, consider building a little workbench and storing your tools there. If you’re creative, get yourself some paintbrushes and start painting things in your tiny home. You can even make extra money by selling your paintings online or at craft fairs.
5. Add Colour Accents
If you’re living in a small apartment or townhouse, you may make it look as good as possible. Consider painting the walls and ceilings in your tiny home a bright color that will add some people to your life. Colour accents are a great way to open up a small space if they’re all appropriately placed. They should draw the eye around the room rather than just one corner or section. With throw pillows, carpets, end tables, artwork, and even curtains, you can do this.
6. Use Floating Lamps
Instead of using floor lamps, place your lighting on the walls or the ceiling. This tip will save you some floor space, but it will help draw the eye around the room. Especially when combined with color accents and artwork, floating lamps will work to make your tiny home seem more significant than it is.
7. Stick With One Colour Scheme
Don’t mix colors and textures, or the eye becomes confused, and the room looks chaotic. Instead, pick a color scheme you like and stick with it. If you’re living in a small space, you may not have room for many different colors, but you can still experiment with different shades of the same color. You can even add accents like throw pillows or carpets to make it feel more personal.
Conclusion
The above are just a few tips on making your tiny house feel bigger. You can stick with one color scheme, add floating lamps, and use floating shelves as well as floating furniture and you will get the best results. Give it a go and see if you don’t find that your tiny house feels more spacious than it is.
