"Why tie yourself down to a small, overpriced rented flat when you can own your own four walls for very little money?" This idea is at the centre of the Tiny House movement, which focuses on housing alternatives and is inspiring more and more people around the world.
Less space, more quality of life: why tiny houses are on trend
47 square metres - was the amount of living space available to the average German in 2019. Although we historically have more living space than ever before, accommodation is becoming increasingly scarce, especially in cities. Added to this are expensive rents, heavy traffic, lots of people and a lot of noise. Good reasons to look for alternatives and buy a tiny house.
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.
Minimalist and flexible living in a tiny house
Interest in this type of home is also growing on the German market, and not just because of the relatively low price of the houses, which are available for as little as 60,000 euros.
The "tiny house", as its name suggests, often only has a maximum floor area of 25 square metres. And they have a very special appeal: they are flexible, customisable and mobile. If the owners move house, the tiny micro-house simply moves with them.
For many tiny house enthusiasts, this reduced living space is part of an entire lifestyle in which conscious consumption, waste avoidance and sustainability are central themes and usually play a major role in the planning of a small house.
Creative and space-saving solutions sought
Living in the smallest of spaces - the greatest possible flexibility is also required when it comes to furnishings. It is not without reason that many furniture manufacturers have been focussing on versatile products for a few years now, which can be integrated into the customer's living situation in a variety of ways according to their needs. Clever storage options, for example in the form of drawers as part of a staircase, or multifunctional pieces of furniture that can change their function with a few quick movements, are real space savers that also give tiny houses perfect functionality.
A sophisticated solution that goes beyond standard formats is also important when selecting doors in such mini-settings. Because every square centimetre counts here. Sliding doors from our range offer clever solutions here. Whether made of minimalist all-glass, as a design statement with stainless steel fittings or in a classic wooden look - even if you have less living space available, you don't have to make any compromises when it comes to the door.
Browse through our range of sliding doors and be inspired. Incidentally, these space savers are not only suitable for tiny houses, but are also a stylish solution for classic living spaces.
In our reference property "Old seafaring school" sliding doors are mainly used when different living areas are separated from each other. This also allows a hotel room to be used flexibly.