What is Tiny House and how to arrange such a house?

Surely many of those who are interested in building a small private house have heard of Tiny House. This type of real estate is in great demand in the United States of America, while in our country it is only gaining momentum. Moreover, some people consider this kind of real estate to be a special lifestyle that is not suitable for everyone. In this article, we will talk in more detail about the features of houses of this type, their types, possible layouts and consider the internal arrangement.

Real estate of the Tiny House type in Russia is not as popular as in the USA and Europe, but over time everything changes, the trends in construction also change, which is why many residents of our country are increasingly interested in houses of this type. The word Tiny means "tiny" or "very small", but that does not mean that such houses are very tiny. Of course, you can find options of 20 square meters, but usually they are much larger, and some houses may even have an area of ​​80-90 square meters.

Many experts associate the name of such houses with their mobility, which means that such small mobile homes can be transported from one place to another.

Today, this type of real estate in America most often includes houses that have no more than 40-50 square meters of area, but there are also much smaller options of this type. Indeed, the area is small, but it is quite enough for a young couple or a family to live. In addition, this type of property is usually equipped with all the amenities you need to live.

Of course, a lot depends on the financial component. For whom is this kind of real estate relevant? Tiny House is usually purchased by:

• those who already have a private house and need additional real estate, for example, if relatives often visit;
• those for whom it is important to save money, but at the same time want to live in beautiful and modern real estate;
• those who often move around the country, as well as those who prefer to live in nature rather than in a noisy city;
• also, this kind of house can be an excellent alternative to a country house on a plot outside the city.

This kind of real estate is often done under the order for an individual project... Prices vary depending on the wishes of the customer and the building materials used. In such real estate, everything inside is present as in ordinary houses. But the size of the room, of course, is slightly smaller, and the pieces of furniture are chosen very compact to preserve free space.

Tiny House is very often compared to mobile homes (motorhomes) and trailers, but it should be understood that their main difference is that Tiny Houses are being built for permanent residence, while the builders use special materials and apply appropriate technologies... According to their external characteristics, houses can be completely different, tiny mobile homes are considered the most popular, although those that are built on foundations or pontoons are also known.

Of the varieties, you can also distinguish modular structures houses of this type, they are usually made based on classical foreign houses. Often, budget houses of this type are made of timber.

For many, mini-houses are like a special lifestyle that is completely different from living in an apartment or a house familiar to everyone. With the right planning, the inside of the house will be as cozy as the outside. Usually, the planning of this type of real estate does not take much time, the main thing is to determine in advance the size of the house itself and its height.

Consider the optimized layout of the classic small Tiny House.

• The bedroom can be located on the mezzanine, namely above the seating area. It will turn out to be a kind of add-on.
• If there is space, you can provide another seating area or a second bedroom, for example, above the bathroom.
• The shower will border on the kitchen.

In order for the layout to be successful, drawings should be made in advance with a specialist. It is very important to measure every centimeter in order to make the most of the available area. You can take ready-made projects as the basis for your planning. The layout of a one-story house with a large bedroom, a corridor, a bathroom and a kitchen with a dining area can be successful.

Before you decide to order such a house or build it yourself, it is very important to study the relevant documentation for the construction, including the permissible size of this kind of real estate. As a rule, it is 2.5 meters wide with a trailer, height - up to 4 meters with a platform.

Cozy Tiny Houses are usually equipped with small kitchens, small showers or sitz baths. The sofa can be folding, used as a berth. Often, the acquisition of functional and compact things is a forced measure, since it is almost impossible to install other pieces of furniture, they will hide the entire space.

Inside a small house, you can easily install a stove and fireplace, forgetting forever what cold is in the winter season. The interior can be anything to the taste of the owners of the house. Of course, there will not be enough space for the classics in its usual form, but among the modern types of interiors there will certainly be a suitable one.

You can consider interiors in styles hi-tech, minimalism, in a Scandinavian direction or in an eco-style.

Also, the house can be equipped special niches, allowing you to store all the necessary equipment in the house conveniently and discreetly. Household appliances should also be ergonomic and compact, it is desirable to give preference to built-in formats of appliances. Such refrigerators and washing machines not only do not spoil the appearance, hiding behind the facades, but are also very convenient to use. As for, for example, a dishwasher, then in Tiny House it is often abandoned due to lack of space.

Do not forget about communications, without which the property cannot function normally.... At the installation site, it is important to connect to the mains, supply water, very often homeowners use generators or solar panels, and also use a system to collect rainfall to obtain water. Much will depend on the place of installation of the house, as well as on whether it will stand on a foundation or will be mobile.

We recommend that you pay attention to the designer Tiny House of 2 levels, completely made of wood... The house looks spacious due to large windows and modern ergonomic furniture that does not take up much space. Great attention has been paid to lighting, which creates a feeling of airiness and lightness.

Look advantageous compact houses, made in the sea or in the so-called coastal style. The outer cladding can be absolutely any, but inside the light, blue and blue shades should be in the lead. It is also permissible to use live or artificial greenery, which adds liveliness to the premises.

Small houses with a gable roof look beautiful, but options with a gable roof look more modern. Houses of this type with large windows and glazed openings look interesting and very successful.

The classic Tiny House can be an ideal mobile home. Here you can also install a miniature terrace for relaxation.

We also recommend taking a closer look at the modern interior design of a small house in black and white style. A two-level house with large windows can be an excellent solution for using as a guest house or summer cottage.