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Is 900 square feet a tiny house?

It doesn't have a set definition - but it's thought of as a home which is less than 450 square feet or 41 square meters. In the U.S, to put that in perspective, the average home is 1550 square feet (144 square meters)! So, a 'Tiny House', to many people - really is tiny!

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What is a Tiny House?

It doesn't have a set definition - but it's thought of as a home which is less than 450 square feet or 41 square meters. In the U.S, to put that in perspective, the average home is 1550 square feet (144 square meters)! So, a 'Tiny House', to many people - really is tiny! In the U.K, however, homes are much smaller, roughly 900 square feet (84 square meters).

How big is the average Tiny Home?

While the answer differs greatly from home to home, the average size is approx 161 square feet (15-20 square meters) for a one-bedroom home. Two bedroom models are closer to 215 square feet (20 square meters) and three bedrooms are typically larger, however no more than 450 square feet (41 square meters). While the size of your home is an important factor to consider, the key to tiny home living is to plan your interior well to match your lifestyle. It is also important to include areas of the home that everyone in the family will enjoy.

Can life be good in a Tiny Home?

A tiny home doesn't mean a tiny lifestyle. In fact, quite the opposite. Living in a cleverly arranged space means less clutter, better organisation, greener living, and a closer experience with those you live with and with nature. You'll be able to get rid of the rubbish that you've been hoarding for years as you downsize to a practical living space that is highly functional and is a fraction of the price of a conventional house. To answer the question 'can life be good?', quite honestly yes, it can be life changing, for those who embrace it. You see, the new home is equally as important as setting new habits and a new lifestyle to match the new home. For example, adjusting your routines, planning to spend more time outside or starting a new hobby.

Who are Tiny Homes suitable for?

Although we'd love to say, EVERYONE, this isn't always the case. If you're an outdoorsy type of person, love to travel, exercise regularly, love green areas or practise minimalism then this is definitely the type of lifestyle for you. Albeit daunting, moving from a great big house to a tiny home, you'll soon realise that the great outdoors becomes your daily playground and the appreciation for the smaller things in life is what it all about.

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