Functional and high-quality living in a small space: this idea is at the centre of the Tiny House movement, which is gaining increasing support and popularity worldwide. The shortage of living space in cities and constantly rising costs for rent and living expenses are providing fertile ground for new, innovative living concepts. In this blog post, we give you an overview of the topic of tiny houses and their future viability.
What exactly is a tiny house?
The German Building Act does not yet have a clear and unambiguous definition of the term, but the German translation "Kleinsthaus" describes the idea of the tiny house very appropriately. The terms mini house, single house or micro house are also commonly used. Tiny houses come in different sizes depending on the requirements and concept: For small single homes, there are often creative and functional concepts with up to 20 square metres. Solutions with up to 40 square metres can also be developed for larger families.
Small living space, versatile use, and mobile too? The particularly small Tiny House solutions with up to 15 square metres offer this special appeal. They can change their location at will and travel the world together with their occupants.
Opting for a tiny house: these are the reasons
Dwindling living space, rising prices: Although we historically have more space than ever before, living space is becoming increasingly scarce, especially in cities. That's why the tiny house movement originated there. In the USA in the 1920s, the first construction engineers began developing new concepts that combined mobility with a comfortable home. This gave rise to the first motorhomes, which paved the way for the development of tiny houses.
In addition to the housing shortage, the idea of sustainability is also playing an increasingly important role in this form of living: Tiny Houses are ideal for fans of a conscious, materially reduced lifestyle. The small, mobile houses can also be built entirely from sustainable materials. In combination with solar panels on the roof, the tiny houses also become independent in terms of energy supply.
Clever and creative solutions are required
Anyone living in such a small space needs flexible living solutions in order to live comfortably. Multifunctional pieces of furniture that can be used in different ways and stowed away to save space after use make the most of even small living spaces. Another must in a tiny house: well-designed cupboard space, for example as part of a staircase in the form of drawers or as fold-out seating furniture.
When choosing doors, it's also important to find an option that saves as much space as possible and is also visually appealing. The GARANT solution for this is our diverse range of sliding doors, which offer numerous customisation options in addition to their sleek design. Whether in a modern stainless steel look, in a classic wood look or in stylish all-glass - you will find the right solution for every small living situation in the GARANT sliding door range .
What can a sliding door do and what configuration and application options are there? Our blog post on sliding doors answers all your questions about sliding doors.
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