{"id":9944,"date":"2017-02-04T18:55:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T23:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=9650"},"modified":"2017-02-19T15:28:58","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T20:28:58","slug":"home-trends-for-2017-the-tiny-house-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=9944","title":{"rendered":"Home Trends for 2017: The Tiny House Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you noticed all the news and television shows about tiny homes? I have to say, I\u2019ve been noticing it more and more (mostly on TV, on shows like FYI\u2019s\u00a0Tiny House Nation<\/em><\/a> and HGTV\u2019s\u00a0Tiny House Hunters<\/em><\/a>), that downsizing is quickly becoming a major trend. If you haven\u2019t heard about the Tiny house movement, here\u2019s a quick explanation:<\/p>\n

\u201cSimply put, it is a social movement where people are choosing to downsize the space they live in. The typical American home is around 2,600 square feet, whereas the typical small or tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Tiny houses come in all shapes, sizes, and forms, but they enable simpler living in a smaller, more efficient space.\u201d (via<\/a> The Tiny Life)<\/p>\n

Tiny homes are sweeping the nation and many people are finding the transition to more simple living a breath of fresh air. So what are these tiny homes and can they really provide the type of living space many of us are accustomed to? If you have your doubts, you aren\u2019t alone! But, let\u2019s take a look at some of the tiny homes out there that are small on space, but HUGE on function and style.<\/p>\n

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A row of colorful tiny houses. \/ Image via Shutterstock, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Home Trends for 2017: The Tiny House Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

#1.\u00a0It begins with the simple concept of having the freedom to move around when the mood strikes.<\/p>\n

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#2. Interiors make use of all available space, like this attic\/loft bedroom with skylight.<\/p>\n

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#3. The layout is always functional (and gorgeous) with skylights to brighten up the space.<\/p>\n