There is a tiny house movement that has become the rage in the United States and elsewhere. From cute cottage homes to houseboats, this growing lifestyle trend was born out of the recent housing crisis and subsequent need for more environmentally-friendly, sustainable living. It is nothing new here in the Philippines as we are already used to living tiny - bahay kubo, subdivision homes and all!
Unfortunately, living tiny is not appealing to most Filipinos are conscious with social status so that if you have a small house, it would mean that you're not "successful" or "rich." In reality, you have a much fulfilling and efficient life if you downsize and live within your means. A big mansion only brings you bigger bills on electricity and all the upkeep.
Here are some reasons why living tiny is cool:
1. It has a unique appeal
Your friends will be amazed as to how you can compartmentalize your lifestyle in a very small footprint. The use of multipurpose furnishing and unconventional architectural detail will always draw in curiosity and fascination from people. The aesthetics will truly fit your own personality.
2. Downsizing is fun!
We all know that keeping our stuff in order and properly stored is challenging and frustrating but how about getting rid of those you don't need at all? Learning to live less and de-clutter your space can be daunting but the truth is, it is also fun! At the end of the day, the people around you and the experience you make are the only things that matter the most.
3. It is socially fulfilling
When you live in a tiny house, you will be forced to learn new things about the people you live with. You will learn to appreciate and compromise so that everything will work living under one roof.
4. You're helping save the environment
Don't be a zero, be the hero! Since tiny homes consume less resources, you are producing less pollution and greenhouse gases thereby reducing your carbon footprint. With the use of solar panels and composting toilets, you can maximize your self-reliance potential.
If you have a mobile home, you can bring your home anywhere you go. All you have to do is tow it by your car and you're set to go! You will be freed from being tied to your property. Just like Transformers, you can have a wall that hides a Murphy Bed or a multi-purpose couch that overcome space restrictions with additional storage space or convertible bed space.
6. Budget-friendly
Last but not the least, living tiny will cost you less since you will not be a mortgage slave and you won't be paying a lot just to keep it up and running.
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