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Sunday, December 30th, 2018
Uttermost Living Room Connor Elm Accent Stool 24814: Decorate your tiny home with dual or multipurpose furniture such as this accent table and storage unit in one.
There are many reasons that many homeowners are now choosing to downsize their homes. According to popular finance guru and author Dave Ramsey, moving up the financial scale does not necessarily mean that you have to buy a larger home. In fact, more and more American families are choosing to downsize their home and adjusting their lifestyles.
Just take a careful look at the numbers – the average home comes at 2,600 square feet. This is according to the US Census Bureau. This has come a long way from the 1950s when the average size of homes is at 1,000 square feet or even less. And to think that families were way bigger then.
Considering the long-term effects, transitioning to a smaller home does have its benefits. Bigger is not always better especially when smaller homes become the more logical option.
Here are the top reasons when downsizing is the best option –
When You Want Increased Income
Just imagine monthly when you pay less on your mortgage payments. What a wonderful world it’s going to be since you’ll have increased money that’s leftover. This amount can now be allocated to your other needs. You even get to keep some savings even after buying a smaller home from the proceeds of the bigger home that you sold.
When You Want More Time
A smaller house comes with smaller rooms. This means that there are fewer rooms to clean. With fewer household tasks, you will have more time to spend with your family.
When You Want Lower Utility Costs
A smaller house has less heating or cooling necessities. Since a tiny house has literally no wasted space and zero square footage that’s unused, every nook and cranny is also utilized. Less square footage means less energy is used and where there is energy reduction, you are sure to save on money.
When You Don’t Want to Get Stressed
A smaller home means you have less responsibility. There is also a smaller workload so you become more flexible on your schedule and also your stress levels are greatly reduced if not totally eradicated.
It has been proven that homeowners who switched to smaller homes tend to become happier since they are no longer overcome by the demands of a bigger home.
You’re Retiring Soon
Retirement is one of the major changes that a person goes through in his or her life. For a lot of retirees, this means leaving their current homes – and for a good reason.
Moving to a downsized house is now a popular move among retirees. After all, what are they going to need their big houses for when all the kids have already gone? Taking care of a bigger house is also a huge hassle because of the maintenance and repair needs.
There are only two ways to go when you’re about to retire – stay put or pack up. And just like the other reasons already mentioned, being a retiree and downsizing means you get to eliminate a huge chunk of the usual mortgage.
Why owe money when you can significantly lower the housing cost, right?
Becoming a retiree also means you can sell your current home and then pick a place where the cost of living is way cheaper than what you’re already spending. You can actually move to a state that does not have Social Security tax (e.g. Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, and many more).
But are there also disadvantages to downsizing?
The Downside
Moving to a smaller home may save you money in the long run but the actual move still incurs a lot of expenses. Be sure that you are prepared for this. And when you’re not truly ready, you could end up having regrets that you’ve moved to a much smaller home.
So when you’re downsizing, make sure that you’re mentally, emotionally, physically and financially prepared.
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
Orient Express Furniture Bar and Game Room Maison Counter Stool
There is no doubt that tiny house living can have its challenges. To begin with, there’s this need to prioritize which things can go with you and which ones you should donate or throw away. But these are small concerns compared to the many benefits that await the new tiny house homeowners.
Why Americans Choose 2,200 Square Feet
Americans are obsessed with the tiny homes for many reasons. One of the leading reasons is that tiny homes break the bank the least. With many millennials now starting to pay off their college loans, owning a small home means minimal maintenance and lower costs.
These days, tiny homes are no longer just for impoverished people anymore. Plus, wouldn’t you want to pay for less interest, lower down payment, and sign up for a greener lifestyle? Living tiny also means you are mobile and, therefore, freer.
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Nesting Tables are perfect for tiny house living because they ‘nest’ into each other when they are not both being used.
Smart Decorating Guide for Small Spaces
Living in a smaller space does not mean that you have to compromise with regard to style.
So what could you do to beautify your tiny home? You can begin with the kitchen storage. You would have to let go of the usual kitchen cupboards and learn to love the more open and organized shelving that go well with smaller kitchens.
A dining area and the kitchen can be in one space but the segregation could still be evident by having a line of demarcation. A small divider would do and so does an area rug.
When you’re out to deal with a tiny bedroom, then you can take this as an opportunity to sneak in a small home office in the same space. A nook between two tiny closets can become your tiny home office. Just take the time to decorate it with books a small desk and a tiny chair such as the Orient Express Furniture Bar and Game Room Maison Counter Stool.
When it comes to the tiny bathroom, your best friends are going to be the small canisters which you can glamorize with buttons, sequins, and such. Use wicker baskets on shelves so that you present an interesting place for your toilet knickknacks.
You can also store toiletries right under the vanity.
Another way to make a space appear seemingly larger is to keep everything light – from your lighting choices to the materials that are used on your furnishings. Just have one focal color for a power-packed design punch but keep the rest of your space, light, crisp, and airy. Adding mirrors is also one of the oldest tricks in the world of interior design when it comes to opening up any space.
Curtain and other dividers can also be used to lightly divide two separate spaces. Use sheer curtain instead of heavy draperies. An Asian-inspired sheer curtain would be perfect as an addition to an airier atmosphere.
As for window treatments, you can visually add to space by using floor-to-ceiling curtains. Those extra high ceilings in tiny homes aren’t there for no reason. Despite the smaller floor plan, you see, those high ceilings can make all the difference.
All in all, tiny living means you have to define the spaces that can have multiple purposes. A multipurpose space can be that bedroom and home office as mentioned, or a living room that can become the bedroom at night as the daybed unfolds to reveal a comfy, plush bed. You can also use spaces that are not normally utilized such as that space beneath the stairs.
It’s also all about getting creative. Whether you have small kids or pets, you just have to be more creative in terms of storage, dual-purpose on furniture, etc.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
The Jessica Charles Living Room Dare Storage Ottoman is a perfect dual-furniture for a tiny home.
You have probably seen many reality TV shows highlighting the joys and travails of owning a tiny house. You might even have pinned a few pictures that you think would also work for you and your family. But did you know how difficult it could be to adjust to tiny house living? It is definitely a lifestyle that does not suit everyone. So the big question is – are you cut out for it?
Tiny houses are, well, tiny. Since you will be dealing with a small space, you have to choose the stuff that you will bring in. Just imagine each day when you are able to hear the person who is currently taking a bath, or you will be able to smell every bit of food that will be cooked in the small kitchen. Now, are you really ready for that sort of experience?
Without a doubt, our nation has been enamored by the tiny houses. So if you are one of these folks who have really decided to scale down, then you have to learn a few things that can help you better adjust.
It’s a Family Thing
Remember when bad days come that you are in this as a family. Just think of it as a way to removing excess space between family members. Remember those times when the huge spaces or rooms in your home just became the home for clutter?
Now you are left with just enough space to work with so you have to make the most of it. And as a family, it becomes easier to cope with downsizing so get everyone’s cooperation. Just like many transitory phases in life, you should also inform the kids so that you are ascertained that they are also amenable to your plans. They will, after all, live with this decision, too.
As for adults, there will be huge adjustments as well such as learning how to make compost out of the toilet contents, cooking with wood, leveling, towing, and such. All these are new experiences for most people who sign up to live tiny.
Plan
A huge part of living in a tiny house is to differentiate the needs from all your previous wants. You could have four or five rooms in your past home but if you’re bound to move into a home with only a room or two, there’s bound to be major adjustments.
To avoid the shock, at least plan from the outset. Many tiny house homeowners end up having the original design of their homes altered all because they did not plan on bringing extra stuff. So the rule is to plan from the get-go.
Wesley Allen Bedroom Daybed 4320: A sofa by day and a comfy bed at night.
Acceptance
You have to accept the fact that a tiny house is not like your traditional home. You won’t be able to put in the same amount of stuff or even your junk, indoors. Also, decide on how you will set up your parking spot. Your tiny home is not an RV it is not going to be moved. Since this is so, plant the house in a spot where you think you will be able to thrive.
Most tiny house owners buy land. There are those who choose to stay mobile instead so they live in an RV and they keep moving about. These are huge decisions that you have to make soon and you better have a clear head as you make your final yeses.
Prepare for Maintenance Tasks
Even a tiny home will have its maintenance jobs. Not long after you get used to climbing ladders or cooking in a much smaller kitchen, the next adjustment would be to keep an eye on your propane levels, be wary of faulty appliances, and winterizing.
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