I am no expert on the subject, but I do consider myself to qualify as a person living in a tiny house. (Per my definition, of course, which I can agree is quite convenient.) I live in 500 sf with my significant other and I love it. The apartment is definitely no Buckingham Palace, but I wouldn't say it’s close quarters either. You see, it’s all about being creative and intelligent in how you design your home and your lifestyle. It’s a fun challenge - believe me.
Where function and form meet is a very happy junction. Setting up a tiny home requires thinking in terms of a Venn Diagram with one set being “function” and the other being “form”. Function includes evaluating what you need to be able to accomplish in your home, the basics being sleeping, eating, and cleaning yourself. Some optional functions can include working, entertaining, and exercising. Form is the manner in which you intend to complete all of the functions - division of space, furniture, accessories, etc.
My apartment is composed of a bedroom, a bathroom, and a room of which 8’ x 3’ is a kitchen. Aside from the basic functions listed above, I also needed to take into consideration that I work from home and enjoy reading and the occasional tv show or movie. Below are some of the ways I have maximized my living space:
Foldout convertible desk: Yes, this does exactly what the name suggests. The desk is mounted to the wall (very carefully and with the help of at least one other person) and folds out into a desk plenty large enough to support my laptop and office items I am focused on. The built-in corkboard, shelving, and folder organizers are fantastic for housing important knick knacks, pens, and active projects. I have designated the folder organizers as Notes, To Do, and To File and find this works splendidly. Being able to hide the office enables me to better enjoy the leisurely activities without distraction.
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| Look at how organized you can be! |
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| Stow your work away. |
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| The bedroom's Swiss Army knife. |
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| This Jansjo clip on lamp is a great reading light. |
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