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Monday 22 October 2012

A SHOWCASE OF SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL TINY HOUSES



Would we Malaysians leave the comfort of our home or give up our conventional lifestyle to live in these tiny houses? Maybe not. But in some places there are people who have done just that. There are even websites and blogs who solely focuses on things tiny – tiny (and slim) houses and buildings - for example the Tiny House Blog which is the subject of the following article. See also some of my posts with this theme at the end.

Small but Beautiful: Showcase of Tiny Houses
By Steph,
Web Ecoist, 19 October 2012.

Have you ever dreamed of being financially free, with no mortgage and just a handful of bills coming in each month? Of not having to clean and care for a moderate to large home? People who give up the conventional American lifestyle to live in tiny houses get to do just that. At first you might think that living in such a small space just isn’t possible - but it’s easy to get bitten by the tiny house bug when you see one example after the other of people making it work. Tiny House Blog is the perfect place to go for lots of inspiration. Here are three examples of diverse tiny houses featured on the blog, including a tiny house on wheels, a gypsy wagon and a school bus.




Tammy Strobel lives with her husband Logan in this house by Portland Alternative Dwellings. Built on an 8-by-16-foot trailer, the house measures about 128 square feet - smaller than many people’s bedrooms in conventional houses. While Tammy and Logan don’t have a full bathroom or kitchen in this house, many other tiny houses do. [More info and photos here]



This adorable little gypsy wagon in the woods looks like something out of a fairy tale. Most of the materials used to build it were recycled, keeping building costs very low – about $8,000 over several years. Measuring 8 by 20 feet, the wagon contains a three-burner cooking stove, a wood stove, and a lounge/bed with built-in storage. It’s fully wired and has an RV exterior plug. [More info and photos here]



Would you imagine that a couple and three small children could live together in a school bus - comfortably? ‘BluebirdMama’ went from a 3,000-square-foot home to a 40-foot converted school bus that has been fitted with a kitchen, a queen-sized bed and two child beds, play areas and a bathroom with a chemical toilet. More info and lots more photos of the bus, dubbed ‘Eliza Brownhome’, here.

Learn How to Build Your Own

Intrigued? After checking out the many types of tiny houses that are possible on Tiny House Blog, see just how simple the process of designing and building your own tiny house can be at Tiny House Design. This blog focuses more on the technical aspects of tiny house living, from finding land and meeting local regulations to choosing a trailer for mobile houses. It also offers lots of free tiny house plans. For even more inspiration, check out Tumbleweed Tiny Houses, too.

[Source: Web Ecoist. Edited.]

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8 comments:

  1. Kat Malaysia ade tak orang yang reka rumah kecik-kecik macam ni? Idea ni menarik.

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  2. Any Malaysian enthusiasts of tiny homes?

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    1. tinyhousemalaysia.tumblr.com

      shepherd hut kat selangor. local builder.

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    2. I have watched many series of the Tiny Home and how it has changed families and their lifestyle and I feel it's perfect for me! I'm hoping there will be such a concept here in Malaysia. I'm really looking forward to owning a tiny home one day;-)

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  3. To Catin and Dasa Sani,

    I don't think there are any in Malaysia. The idea behind the post is to show there are viable and comfortable alternatives to what we have now, if only we are imaginative and creative enough.

    Thanks for your comments.

    Alizul

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  4. I am very very interested with Tiny Houses. I wish we could build them in Malaysia. Lots and lots of them. :)

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  5. I have shared my thought on potential issues and solution if we want to bring tiny houses in Malaysia. Come and read my entry here http://goo.gl/mYcrRO

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  6. There is. Try Google Tiny House Malaysia. Can also check on FB.

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