The tiny house movement is no longer just a passing fad, it has become a new way of life for people seeking more independent, responsible and sustainable lifestyle. Unfortunately, most of us will struggle adapting to a lifestyle that demands a lot of adjustments when it comes to space. Good thing there are ways to help you make the most out of a seemingly tight space and make it larger than it actually is.
It may sound scientific but there is actually an equation that basically solve your spatial needs. You have to understand that smaller spaces get messier and more disorganized much faster and much more chaotic than a larger space. Why?
We tend to believe that when it is a tiny house, there is less space committed to organizing. The truth of the matter is that you have to think about and challenge to overcome.
Secret #1: Utilize Hanging Storage Spaces
If you can't put it in then hang it. From bicycles to laundry basket, you can use the underutilized wide open space below the ceiling to keep things in order. With a system like this, you can use a shopping basket as an extra storage space that you can just hang. Simply loosen the rope, let the basket come down, grab your stuff, and send your storage flying back to the sky!
Secret #2: Use a Hidden Safe
Even on a much smaller space, you can still incorporate a secret storage space for your important personal items from wall safes to lockable filing cabinets. Digitize your documents, old photos and other important papers. Always keep a backup of everything.
Secret #3: Organize your personal stuff
One of the reasons why we lose things, even inside our own home, is when we forget where we put them. It is imperative that we organize our things inside our tiny house and make sure we don't accumulate stuff that we don't need. Treat your precious storage space like an office filing drawer.
Secret #4: Install a Kick-In Storage
Have you ever thought about installing a floor-level storage under your refrigerator or space between your kitchen cabinets? Well, one of the most innovative, space-saving storage space is the one that you can just pull out by your feet. Since the space has to be there anyway to properly elevate your kitchen cabinets, why not use the dead space to create out-of-sight and out-of-mind drawers? All you need is a little creativity by installing a push to open latch so you don't have to constantly bend over to see what's in the drawer.
Secret #5: Utilize Space-Saving Boxes
There is doubt about the convenience and space-saving ability of both fabric and hard-sided boxes in your tiny house design and organization. It is perfect if you a lot of clothes to pile up.
Secret #6: Storage Space for Books
Although we can go digital as mentioned above and maybe have ebooks instead, there is still this allure of having your library inside your tiny home. There is still space to spare for some books. Use the wasted space above all door headers. With a little bit of creativity and ingenuity, have your door framed properly then use a trim stud, king stud, header, and cripples that perfectly supports a shelf.for your books.
Secret #7: Organize your Entryway
Whatever the size of your tiny house, there is one place that most of your friends and visitors would notice - your entryway. spot is typically the beginning of the clutter chaos. Once you enter you drop (your keys), toss (the mail), kick off (your shoes), and even throw (your jacket). Before you know it, your house has become a claustrophobic mess.
It is really inspiring to see homeowners living in tiny houses manage their tiny spaces really well. They need to be well-organized and be clutter free at all times in order to continue living in the tiny home. Storage has to also be built at unexpected locations which are creative and clever.
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