While the concept of ‘tiny home living’ means you’re going to have to start depending on a lot less, it’s not going to be very productive to consider this in a negative way. You’re not ‘giving everything up’, you’re simply choosing to appreciate less, and do more with less while you’re at it.
Start in sections
It’s overwhelming, isn’t it? The thought of having to arrange each room into one smaller space. The best advice we can offer here is to take things one room at a time: cutting back in categories rather than as a whole.
Some people find it easiest to start with their wardrobe. Once you get into that minimalist lifestyle it can be quite addictive! Losing a lot of items that you don’t need brings a freeing feeling that will only intensify as you declutter each room. Bring your home down section by section to an amount of items you use – preferably – weekly or daily.
Furnish with fineness
If you’re finally downsizing to a portable home lifestyle, you’ll need to arrange your furnishings in a way that best eliminates dead space. Every nook and cranny of your home should serve a purpose. Dual-purpose furnishings are a great way to utilize space. A couch with a storage compartment, for instance, can provide comfort and a cubby to place necessities like winter blankets and bedding.
Portable buildings are a perfect place to start the modern minimalist lifestyle. You can hire a self contained unit to live in temporarily or full time from Portable Building Hire. You don’t have to compromise on the quality of your usual kiwi home; our portable self contained units come fully equipped with kitchens, bathrooms, insulation, carpet and heat pumps.
Get in touch today to start your exciting new ‘tiny home’ lifestyle!