The 3 Unique Tiny House Features – Expert Advice

Tiny houses are growing in popularity in recent years. More than half of Americans and many in The Netherlands look towards Tiny houses as a new modern housing solution. Are you thinking of living in one but can’t find something you like?

Thiessen Cooper architects make your job easy here by carefully finding the 3 most interesting features of a tiny home for you. Instead of talking about the types of tiny homes, we mentioned something better and resourceful

Contemporary and unique ideas that will make your home stand out and increase its value!

1. Built-in Activities

a. Rock Climbing

As we all want some innovation and creativity when we think of a little house design, this idea is our favorite. You can choose to add rock climbing to the exterior of your house. This will add texture and a fun look to the house, in addition to serving its main purpose.

If you have kids, then it’s worth considering this idea.

b. Hot Tub

If rock climbing isn’t your thing, you still have plenty of options to choose from. We recommend adding a small hot tub to your home if you like relaxing in nature during the chilly weather.

Tropical countries have plenty of nature that makes them even more peaceful. In the cold nights of the Caribbean, you can enjoy this feature along with stargazing.

c. Home Theater

A cozy little home is an ideal place for a home theater. If you’re a movie buff, you have plenty of ideas to choose from. You can make your living room a theater where the tv can be tucked in when not in use.

A small area of the living room gets used in this, leaving enough space for a kitchen and a tiny dining space.

Make use of the vertical space of your home to make a loft. A big screen, cozy mattress, and cushions for a whole experience. You can use it as a bedroom or lounging spot as well.

d. Swimming Pool

If you live in a tropical area then this idea must intrigue you as much as it did to us. Who wouldn’t want to escape the hot weather with a pool with this kind of surrounding? A pebbled pool boundary compliments the natural feel of the area.

Outdoor seating or a gazebo will look perfect for a contemporary tiny house effect. If you’re interested in pool ideas, do check our article on 5 beautiful swimming pool designs.

2. Creative Tiny Home Decks

a. Custom Decks

Get more in contact with the outdoors by making a garage door deck. You save space by closing the garage door whenever the deck is not in use. A very practical design that gets very popular in tropical countries due to its abundant greenery.

This is how your outdoor deck will look like from outside:

b. Rooftop Deck

A Rooftop deck is one way of maximizing all the space you have in a little house. This contemporary tiny house design looks aesthetic due to its diversity in height and shape, due to the stairs design.

Adding outdoor seating on the roof and creative fixtures will turn this place very dreamy for you and your family. Our architects love a little roof deck because it’s multi-purpose.

Use it as a garden with your homegrown vegetables and herbs, lay down yoga mats for outdoor yoga or sunbathing, or just enjoy it for sunset viewing – the possibilities are endless!

3. Key Features of a Tiny house

a. Minimalist

When living in a confined space, we need to make sure we only have the stuff we use-and discard anything useless. That ensures efficient space usage, and the small home looks open and clutter-free.

Hidden storage works best in small homes. Use multi-purpose furniture; Sofa cum bed, ottoman stool with storage, stairs with storage, etc.

Minimalist kitchen designs are trendy nowadays and offer many options of sleek and modern cabinets and built-in equipment. These take up minimal space. Our article of 5 beautiful kitchen island designs will help you in this aspect.

Get smart with your appliances. Tiny homes are a perfect place to try out high-tech gadgets like touch-activated doors, high-quality audio systems, swivel/tilting TV screens, etc.

You can use colors in your home that give an illusion of a bigger space like bright colors, or warmer colors for a cozy feel. If you like bold colors then use an accent wall for the bold color- we advise coloring opposite walls in different colors. This makes a narrow space appear wider.

b. Off the Grid

A big reason people want to try out a tiny home living is because of environmental reasons. This is a sustainable option, along with being budget-friendly. Most little houses are designed to be self-sufficient.

You have to choose the location carefully, making sure you get access to power, water, food, security, and proper waste disposal like composting toilets. Tropical places usually have plenty of sunlight to operate solar panels, and water sources options to live close to.

c. Skylights

Skylights are a popular option in little homes, especially in contemporary ones. These provide plenty of light for your home, making it appear larger and brighter. It also is a great way of ventilation for the home. It can also serve as an alternate entry or exit in an emergency.

However, skylights are not that durable. Especially, if your home is mobile, the pressure on the frame and glass might cause it to break or loosen. This can result in leakages. So we would suggest only putting them up if your home is fixed in its position or doesn’t have much light.

Final Words

We love to educate people about the different designs they’re missing out on. This article reflects our team’s interest and passion for tiny home designs.

If you liked any of them and you happen to live in the Caribbean, the Netherlands, or Suriname, do feel free to contact our specialists.

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