Is owning a home in this economic climate wise? The economic ups and downs have made many of us rethink our priorities when it comes to our lifestyle and living arrangements. Buying a home requires a lot of investment. Purchasing land to build a home could put your bank account in the red. Not to mention, the mortgage and interest incurred could leave you broke for several years.
Knowing this you might ask yourself: is it time for a smaller home? A small home may be the option that best suits your budget and lifestyle.
Top 10 smallest houses in the world
Check out these small houses. Not only are they small, they’re easy to manage and both environmentally and budget friendly! Need we say more? Have a look for yourself!
The mobile home experience in Germany
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This house was designed by young students in Germany. The cylindrical design is completely modular, which maximizes the space and layout of each section. The house includes a section with a bed and small table. It has a full functioning kitchen with faucets and stove!
European mirco compact homes
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M-ch is a team of researchers and designers with offices located in the heart of London. They noticed the growth in demand for small houses, so they created the ‘micro home’, a compact home that is 2.6 cubic meters and can accommodate 4-5 people.
The cube
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Designed by architect Sami Rintala, this small house is known as the ‘cubic Boxhome’. It was built at a small cost with only green/enviromentally friendly materials. It spreads over an area of 19 square meters and includes a living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room.
The nano house
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Nano technology now offers modern, affordable 25 square meter housing. In this small house, every room is convertible, which allows you to maximize space per square meter. If you want a house in the Nano Living Systems, they are currently available in England and Florida.
The hermit’s wood cabin
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Here is a small wooden cabin that is optimized for one person. The house is 7.5 square meters and was created by a Swiss designer. It comes furnished and includes curtains and bedding supplies.
Toronto little houses
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This house is like a little doll house! Built in 1912 by contractor Arthur Weeden, the house is 300 square feet. This little cottage house has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. This picture has been shared across the internet as the “Smallest House in Brooklyn”, but funny enough it’s located in Toronto.
The spite House in Alexandria, Virginia
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This house was built in 1803 and is only 325 square feet. It was nicknamed the narrowest house in America, according to an article published in New York Times.
The close house in Montana
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Here is the tiny rival of the previous model. When space doesn’t impinge on your lifestyle, anything is possible. This house is a spacious 2, 400 square feet, divided into 600 square feet on all three floors. It is is 10 feet high and made of aluminum vinyl.
The “C” house in Tokyo
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This L-shape house was built in 2000 and extends over a mere 7 square feet. It’s made of metal, which keeps the walls thin, and has a simple wooden floor – the perfect minimalist design.
Tree house?
Want to live like a Lost Boy? A small house in the trees is how you’ll do it! Watch the video above about the small tree house you can have a quiet stay in. However, it is not available to not live in…
Drawing on this concept, Bauram , a German architecture studio, is now building tree homes (see photo below). These are ones you can actually live in! You can also get your tree house in a variety of designs: cube, boat and more.
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After seeing these examples you can see that it is possible to live well and modestly without going into debt!
