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Domestico is a compact and tiny living space that promises more function and storage

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Tiny home living is definitely a thing now, and it’s actually fast becoming a lifestyle that many people here and abroad want to embrace. It has a certain charm and appeal that individuals and families have considered, especially when the pandemic started.

Many people from all over the world have figured out how they want to live their lives. We are encouraged to curate a sustainable, simple, and yet comfortable lifestyle. We are not saying we forego the luxuries in life, but maybe, just maybe, tiny home living will be good for you and me.

Designer: Juan Alberto Andrade and María José Vascone

Domestico Tiny Home Modules

People who are switching to a more minimalist lifestyle are doing it slowly but surely. It is one big decision that will totally change your life. Architects Juan Alberto Andrade and María José Vascone know how living or working in a small space is a reality many people are facing today. The two have come up with a special design for a live-work space that offers both function and ample space for storage.

Doméstico is a mini studio situated in the Qorner building in Quito, Ecuador. The building was designed by Moshe Safdie but for now, we’ll focus on the tiny studio built by two other designers. With a space of only 27.5 square meters (296 square feet), Doméstico offers comfort even while in a restricted space. It is mainly a home more than just a workspace so it can offer solutions to common living problems.

Domestico Tiny Home System

Domestico is meant for modern living in urban spaces where people need to adapt and be flexible. It offers different spaces for different activities and needs. There is a living area, workspace, a kitchen, pantry, bedroom, pantry, personal closet, bar, breakfast area, and even a library rack.

You will be surprised the designers were able to make the Domestico functional in all of its 27.5 sqm space. It’s a very small space and yet a lot of functions are offered. At first glance, you will think it’s a massive closet. Well, it does look like a cabinet you would normally find in big houses. It’s more like a walk-in closet with lots of storage not only for clothes but also for other stuff.

Domestico LIving Area Workspace Storage Bed

On the left part of the Domestico, you will see a mobile ladder that leads up to the loft area. In this area is a pull-down table that can serve as a dining or breakfast area or as a home office. At night, you can pull down the bigger portion to reveal a sleeping area like a murphy bed. The loft and the rest of the tiny home function as storage. The right side can be pulled out to reveal storage for clothes and shoes. The module in this area shows a curved structure for a smoother layout and aesthetic.

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The layout is clever because it can accept independent modules that allow anyone to organize his space. Basically, there are different modules that you can use and organize depending on your need and style. Wood is mainly used, giving a cozy and homey appeal. The green paint used on the loft adds some more coziness to the small home. Ideally, this system must be placed near a huge window to allow a nice view of the city.

The loft offers more storage areas for a clutter-free home. You will never run out of storage space in the Domestico because there is storage everywhere. A module has the bathroom and another has the wardrobe. There is also a kitchen area in one of the modules. You will also find more bookshelves and a laundry area.

Domestico Tiny Home Designer

The designers made sure they connect interior design, furniture design, and architecture in the Domestico. This is one creative solution that can help tiny home living more appealing than ever. If you are looking for more reasons to finally jump into the minimalist lifestyle, you may want to check on the Domestico.

Domestico LIving Area Workspace Storage

The Domestico isn’t overwhelming to look at but you may be overwhelmed with the storage space provided. Of course, you are encouraged to live a more minimalist and clutter-free lifestyle since you can’t store everything in such a tiny home. But when you need to store your things and keep the clutter off the surface or your view, you have a lot of storage options.

Domestico Workspace

Domestico Workspace Station

Domestico Workspace Living Station

Domestico Modular

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Pros and Cons of Tiny Home Living

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Living in your dream house can be pretty exciting. However, when you are already there inside the house you just built or purchased, it can be a pretty overwhelming feeling to finally achieve what you have been working hard for all your life. A big house may usually mean you are successful in your career or business, but it’s not always true.

Some people have a big house and yet are not successful. On the other hand, some highly successful people choose to live in more modest or smaller homes. We have lost count of how many people we have read about that switched to tiny home living. With all the tiny home options available in the market, it can be easy to make that decision.

Tiny home living is becoming more popular, especially during this pandemic, but we believe it will go beyond being just a trend. Many couples and families have already embraced this lifestyle for its many advantages. Unfortunately, it also has many disadvantages, but it will be up to you to decide if you are going ahead with living in such tiny homes.

PROS

1. Less Space, Less Clutter

The bigger the house, the messier it will be. On the contrary, the smaller the house, the less space to make a mess. There’s not much floor area to clean and you have less stuff so it may only take a few minutes each day to tidy up a tiny home. Deep cleaning may not be required frequently or if you have to, you will only need a few hours or so.

2. Eco-efficiency

Most tiny homes are eco-efficient and the small size means a smaller footprint. The house is also tight, so heat is kept inside. As a result, the need for heating or cooling will be less depending on the season.

3. Lower Cost of Living

With everything tinier, the cost of living can also be lower. You can still be buying a tiny luxury home, but charges for upkeep will still be lower in the long run because it is energy-efficient. In addition, utility bills are lower and less expensive because of the size of the home.

4. Modern Living

A small home is easier to build. You can buy a tiny prefab home and customize it according to your taste. You may need to be smarter with your purchases of home appliances, so everything is efficient and comfortable. This means you may need to opt for more modern appliances that are usually more efficient.

5. Travel-Friendly

Most tiny homes are attached to vehicles, so you can travel whenever and wherever. This is why many families are switching to tiny home living because they can go anywhere they like. They can bring their school, work, and home to a new place. It is like camping but made more modern, hi-tech, and fun.

CONS

1. Issues with the Law

Tiny home laws are different depending on the state. You can travel with your tiny home, but it’s not always a guarantee you will be allowed to say long or relocate. Even if you only need a parking space, some cities may be strict. You need to make sure you check the zoning regulation and safety.

The problem usually starts with the size of the tiny home. Some are too small that they may not be considered as a residence. It may be difficult to gain permits, but they are usually classified as recreational vehicles (RVs) so you can still park.

2. Low Resale Value

You can have the most luxurious tiny home your money can buy, but its value can still depreciate. If you are getting a loan to purchase a tiny home, it may be a challenge to get one. If you sell your tiny home, it may also be challenging. Improvements and upgrades to the house may increase the value, but it may not be enough.

3. Tricky Tiny Home Cooking

Cooking inside a tiny home can be a challenge. You have a small kitchen which means the counter is small, and you can’t be the home chef you’re meant to be with a small cooking area. Also, the small fridge means you can’t store much, so you may be forced to go to the grocery more often. If not, you may always be tempted to call food delivery.

4. Not Enough Space

Not having enough storage is a big problem for those living in tiny homes. That is why it is good to always declutter and Marie Kondo your stuff; however, this can be difficult for hoarders. You need to check your things and remove what you don’t need because you have to stay within the weight limit of the house.

5. The Toilet Situation

The discussion about bathrooms and toilets is usually complicated. Most tiny homes don’t have proper plumbing, so you need to learn how to compost. There are systems for the waste you need to eliminate, but they’re just there. You need to take them out regularly and wish they don’t overflow when you’re traveling. They usually won’t, but you know, accidents can happen, and we don’t want that.

Wrap-Up

Living with less can be satisfying, but tiny home living is not for everyone. Before deciding if you’re ready to move from a spacious home to a tiny one, you need to think hard and weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, you will have to decide, so it is okay to take time to think about your future home situation. Tiny home living can be scary, but it can also be very liberating.

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This mobile tiny home comprised of two disused shipping containers features a spacious terrace!

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The Portable Cabin from Wiercinski Studio is a mobile tiny home comprised of two disused shipping containers.

When it comes to transforming shipping containers into homes, you get the best of both worlds. On one hand, you have yourself a homey, tiny cabin that can cozy into any small corner of the world like it’s been there all along. On the other hand, most architects accommodate a mobile lifestyle when designing shipping container homes, outfitting the piece of cargotecture with wheels and a trailer.

Adding their own shipping container turned tiny-home-on-wheels to the mix, Adam Wiercinski of Polish architecture group, Wiercinski Studio designed Portable Cabin.

Designed as a prefabricated tiny home comprised of two disused freight containers, Portable Cabin is a 55m2 mobile home and office located in Poznan, Poland. Situated above a small creek, Wiercinski Studio’s Portable Cabin was prefabricated offsite before landing in the lush gardens of Poznan’s Szelagowski Park.

There, Wiercinski designed the interior of Portable Cabin within just one day. From the outside, Portable Cabin boasts its factory-made profile, with discreet army green facades made from trapezoidal sheet metal. Trading camouflage green for bright, sun-soaked interiors, the living spaces of Portable Cabin are framed by birch plywood panels.

Brightening the home even further, two sets of floor-to-ceiling windows bookend both sides of the Portable Cabin. Cradled beneath tree canopies and besides growing ferns, a spacious exterior deck merges with one set of french doors and the main bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling window.

The exterior deck is accessible either through the living room’s french doors or the external steel staircase that’s bordered by a bowed balustrade. In addition to the living room and main bedroom, the tiny home’s residents enjoy a kitchenette, bathroom, and small workspace.

Designer: Wiercinski Studio

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This tiny home features a bedroom loft and fold-out deck to balance comfort with adventure!

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The Draper is a tiny home from Colorado-based RV company, Land Ark that features a mudroom, clerestory windows, and versatile interior design elements to find a balance between adventurous spontaneity and homelike comfort.

If you’re interested in tiny homes, chances are you’re itching for a getaway. Across the world, tiny homes have become the minimalist solution for those of us looking to downsize and relocate in the meantime. While some are built into the landscape they rise above, other tiny homes are wheeled to their new locations.

The Draper, a new tiny home from Colorado-based RV company, Land Ark finds a minimalist, yet adventurous spirit through a balance of Scandinavian-approached interior design elements and thoughtfully modern exterior features.

From the outside, the Draper exudes mystery with black corrugated steel cladding on all sides. Shaped almost like a reversed trapezoid, the Draper unfurls its all-black exterior to reveal a Cumaru fold-down deck constructed from renewable Brazilian hardwood. When unfolded, the Cumaru deck provides the Draper with a cozier appearance that immediately asserts the RV as a homey oasis designed to get away from the humdrum of everyday life.

Entering the tiny home from the deck’s sliding, floor-to-ceiling twin doors, residents are welcomed by the home’s kitchen and dining area. The dining area, which doubles as a living room, has a built-In, U-Shaped sofa that transforms into a queen-sized sleeper sofa where guests can sleep.

Wrapped around the entirety of the interior space, white-washed pinewood gleams with natural sunlight and brightens the inside to provide a warm, golden glow against the black steel when seen from the outside.

Entering Draper from the opposite end, guests can shake off their boots in the tiny home’s mudroom. Outfitted with amenities such as washer and dryer units and an entryway bench, the mudroom comes with plenty of closet space and built-in shelves to keep the rest of the home free of clutter.

Sleeping up to four people, the Draper features a bedroom loft that’s accessible via a custom-built oakwood ladder located on the opposite end of the dining area. Tracing the home’s upper walls and ceiling, recessed light fixtures, and clerestory windows brighten the home’s interior with pools of natural sunlight and lamplight.

Designer: Land Ark

During the day, the dining area features a spring table with telescopic tubing and a corner booth.

Come night, the dining area transforms into a queen-sized sleeping sofa for guests of Draper.

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Tiny Home Interiors designed to make micro-living setups feel anything but tiny!

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2020 was a major wake-up call for the world, and since then everyone’s been aspiring toward’s eco-friendly and mindful ways of living. As a result, tiny homes have been taking over the architectural world and they continue to grow popular by the day. What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces. And one thing is for sure – tiny homes are here to stay! And just because they are tiny in size, does not mean they cannot be beautifully done! This collection of tiny home interiors are major inspiration goals, proving big things come in small packages. Warm, peaceful, and organic – these interiors will have you drooling over them!

The interiors of the Banjo Tiny House by Little Byron are super warm and homely! Wooden flooring, bar stools, and a cozy bed, nestled next to stairs that lead to an intimate chilling spot, make it a space that may be tiny but still extremely fulfilling. An abundance of windows makes it an open and free-flowing space!

Composed of five shipping containers, Rosie’s tiny home benefits from natural eco-insulation and an industrial build that’s long-lasting and durable. Four of the five shipping containers are dedicated to actual living space, while the fifth shipping container only keeps the home’s mudroom. The mudroom primarily functions as a transitional space between the outdoors and indoors. Inside, Rosie houses the batteries, inverter, and power board for the solar panels that line the roof, keeping the hum of the inverter an appropriate distance away from the bedroom. Unfinished plywood panels line the one bedroom of the house, highlighting the panoramic view of the surrounding environment, as seen through the double-glazed, floor-to-ceiling windows.

Ohariu was built by First Light Studio and Build Tiny from a client’s brief calling for, “a refined tramping lodge on wheels.” That’s code for hiking, for all us Americans. With plenty of open interior space, when the french doors open up, the interior seamlessly blends with the outside. Poplar plywood line the walls and furniture of Ohariu’s interior living spaces for the bright, sunlight-drenched room.

Inside Gawthorne’s Hut, rich and textured timber panels stretch over the walls and ceilings, giving the home a cozy, nesting atmosphere. Gawthorne’s Hut’s micro floor plan of 40m2 feels larger than its measurements thanks to an open floor plan that extends throughout the home, with the one exception being the WC. Throughout the tiny home’s interior, repurposed bricks and rich timber panels line the walls, ceiling, and furnishings. The king-sized bed’s head post, for example, was handcrafted from recycled brick leftover from the lot’s previous building.

Ecuador-based Jag Studio designed La Casa Nueva – a timber camper that is also a fully functional tiny home so you can set up your base anywhere. It includes a bed, a roof, workstations, a kitchen, and a bathroom making it a comfortable shelter for two people. The interior is divided into five zones based on the structural modulation of the six frames that are located at every two feet to divide the camper according to its functions. The first two modules correspond to the raised bed and storage, the third module is meant for a flexible dining and desk space, and the fourth and fifth modules create a corridor and service area including a kitchenette and bathroom.

Studio Atelier Luke renovated an old row house in Kyoto, Japan. The small terrace home was transformed into a contemporary house with a black-stained timber ceiling. Deemed Terrace House, the interiors of the home are a harmonious blend of contemporary Japanese and Australian design philosophies. The dark roof is the star feature of the narrow home!

Designed so that you can have a cabin in the woods, a house on the lake, or a property on the beach whenever you want, the Time Holiday is a mobile home that’s focused on what designer Chester Goh calls ‘futuristic sustainability. The front and side, constitute full-frame floor-to-ceiling double-layer laminated glass panels that provide extravagant 360-degree unobstructed views of the outdoors while helping insulate the interiors. The entire structure is designed to telescopically expand/contract, allowing the house to assume a compact form in transit, and extend outwards to create larger spaces and an extra guest room.

Built on a client’s wish to have a cabin that feels like climbing a tree, Helen & Hard designed Woodnest to bring that feeling to life for its residents. Stationed high up in a pinewood forest somewhere in Odda, Norway, Woodnest finds its nesting place 6 meters above the forest floor. Inside, the treehouse is warmed up and coated with black alder panels. The lighter hue of black alder works to brighten up the inside of Woodnest. Warm, ambient lighting turns the treehouse into a lantern come dark.

A Forest For Rest is a flexible prefab cabin with a tubular steel frame that can be suspended from trees or set on light foundations making it versatile – think tiny house meets dream treehouse! The 19.3-square-meter tiny house is lined with timber slats and features an open-plan living space with a separated bathroom on the ground floor and an adaptable sleeping space on the upper floor that is comfortable for three people.

Cube Two is a 263-square-foot home that is designed for the future and smart living. The exterior has smooth curved corners that give it a friendly vibe and the interior offers enough space for a family of four to live comfortably with two bedrooms and an open living area. To make it feel roomier, there is a skylight that runs across the ceiling and floods the space with natural light, and also provides a wonderful frame of the night sky. The minimal interiors will resonate with all the modern homes you’ve seen with an elegant black and white theme.

Tiny Home Interiors that prove big things come in small packages!

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With everyone aspiring toward’s eco-friendly and mindful ways of living, tiny homes have been taking over the architectural world and they continue to grow popular by the day. What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces. And one thing is for sure – tiny homes are here to stay! And just because they are tiny in size, does not mean they cannot be beautifully done! This collection of tiny home interiors are major inspiration goals, proving big things come in small packages. Warm, peaceful, and organic – these interiors will have you drooling over them!

The interiors of the Banjo Tiny House by Little Byron are super warm and homely! Wooden flooring, bar stools, and a cozy bed, nestled next to stairs that lead to an intimate chilling spot, make it a space that may be tiny but still extremely fulfilling. An abundance of windows makes it an open and free-flowing space!

Casa Ojalá blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior in the most organic ways. The build, aesthetic, and CMF has all been inspired by sailboats. The cylindrical structure operates with a manual mechanism made with ropes, handles, pulleys, and cranks. The compact 27 sqm cabin can be configured with rollable walls that let guests create different open and closed spaces. One of the coolest features is how Bonzanigo has optimized the floor area by hiding two beds hidden underneath it. I can only imagine the serene evening hangouts on the roof that can be accessed with a ladder but to be honest, I would probably choose to relax in the large bathtub instead while soaking in the panoramic views.

Ohariu was built by First Light Studio and Build Tiny from a client’s brief calling for, “a refined tramping lodge on wheels.” That’s code for hiking, for all us Americans. With plenty of open interior space, when the french doors open up, the interior seamlessly blends with the outside. Poplar plywood line the walls and furniture of Ohariu’s interior living spaces for the bright, sunlight-drenched room.

Building a caravan that also functions as a stationary home, the new Astella from Adria offers a new luxury mobile home experience reminiscent of 1950s luxury airline Pan Am, for the traveler whose dream vacation is as changeable as the wind. Inside, the refined elegance of Astella finds an open layout and simple design. Equipped with a kitchen that features a stove, sink, and preparation area, Astella manages to pack a lot of functionality into its simple layout.

Inspired by Roman villas, Hosaka aimed to bring the restful repose that comes with country living to the city world, so he focused on how he could create a home that catered to studying, bathing, the theater, music, and gastronomy. The micro-home is equipped with a bathroom, which includes a toilet and washing area, a bedroom that shares an entry with a small, outdoor garden space, a practical kitchen area to concoct healthful meals, a study and dining table area for lounging or productivity, and finally a storage area where the laundry facilities and bulkier, electronic items are found.

Wrapped in corrugated steel panels, House Tokyo exhibits a distinguishable industrial look. Inside, sunlight bounces off natural wood accents and off-white plastered walls. Large windows and warm tiled floors complement the sophisticated minimal interior design.

AGo Architects built The 3500 Millimetre House in South Jakarta. As its name signifies, it is a 3.5-meter- wide building protected by a perforated metal facade. This steel layer provides privacy and also shelters the home from direct sunlight. The compact home is shaped like a wedge, but is perfectly sized for a nuclear family! Minimal walls and different floor levels create an open and warm space, that may be skinny and narrow but manages to function as a comfortable home.

Walking through this home’s front door, it’s obvious that the owner’s Matt and Lisa took full advantage of the interior space to include a spacious den, bathroom, dual storage area, and full kitchen. The den features a roomy loveseat and flat screen, along with a biophilic lighting fixture that laces plantlife between grids on a recycled steel barricade. At the opposite end of the home’s single hallway, the bathroom is impressive for a tiny home as it appears larger than most – broad mirrors reflect the bathroom’s double-door shower – and comes equipped with an underground septic system to provide flush for the toilet. Matt and Lisa also enjoy a full kitchen with a deep sink, compact dishwasher, four-burner gas stove, and microwave on one side, and then an oven and refrigerator merge snugly into the open space beneath the staircase.

Pod-Idladla was conceived for young professionals to have a sustainable, affordable, and multifunctional living space. Inside, the living areas form one fluid space, rather than individual rooms. Walking through the unit’s front door, vertical storage solutions line the unit’s veneered walls and universal brackets allow the plywood storage bins to be moved around the pod. Even the pieces of furniture, from the kitchen table to the living room sofa, have dual purposes to optimize the unit’s space allowing residents to customize the space however they like.

Walking inside Holger, the tiny living space is completely open to house a kitchen, sleeping and dining areas, as well as a play corner for Pierre’s and Lea’s daughter. While hidden storage areas are plenty inside Holger, the family of three live in a minimalist lifestyle by choice, so the home itself remains open and holds onto an air of spaciousness. The sleeping area keeps a big square bed that measures two meters in width and length, with the longest side jutting out an extra quarter of a meter, large enough for Pierre, Lea, and their daughter to sleep together. Just below the family’s bed, long and voluminous pull-out drawers keep each of their wardrobes hidden from view unless pulled out.