9 Interior Design Ideas to Transform Your Tiny House
Just because your home is small does not mean your style can't be big. Interior design is an art that can trick the eyes into believing a space is much larger than it appears to be. Our friends and colleagues from Tiny House for Us put together a fantastic lineup of nine interior design tips to quickly transform your tiny home into a comfortable and stylish personal haven.
Accentuate Areas of Light
Natural light is one of the most straightforward enhancements a home can utilize – and it is free! Natural light makes all spaces feel larger. Keep windows free from being blocked by furniture and plants, and use the light as part of the home's design. Pro tip: installing a skylight is a fun way to add extra sunshine and stargazing views to your bedroom!
Avoid Clutter
Transitioning to a tiny home means it is time to "Marie Kondo" your life. In a micro-home, there is absolutely no room for cluttered spaces. Having too many items in a space will quickly make the home feel chaotic. Evaluate what items and appliances you really need in your home and what items you can minimize or go without.
Bring Nature Inside: Lots of Plants
Decorating homes with plants has become increasingly popular over the last few years. In addition to looking stylish, plants are said to bring an element of calm to the rooms they grow in. Secondly, if you are interested in pursuing an "off the grid" lifestyle, you can grow your own indoor herb gardens.
Another option for bringing nature closer to your home is installing an outdoor deck. If that is not feasible, invest in large windows or French Doors to create a continuity of space between the indoors and out.
Create Zones
Whether your tiny home is 150 square feet or 700 square feet, it is advisable to create living space “zones”. It is easy for a tiny home to feel like one space. To create separation between sleeping, living, and working, make “natural” barriers between these spaces. Natural barriers can be as simple as large plants, curtains, a foldable room divider, etc. Not only will your house look better with multiple zones, but you will mentally be able to separate the intentions of these zones from one another.
Decorate with Mirrors
Hanging mirrors is another excellent design hack to trick your eyes into perceiving more space. They look great in all homes and give an illusion of roominess.
Decorate Vertically
It is a well-known rule of thumb to layout your tiny house as vertically as possible. Plus, many interior designers for all sizes of homes recommend decorating vertically to create an illusion of space. For tiny homes, this is both a space-saving maneuver and a technique to force the eye's gaze upward. Consider adding an ornate light, fan, or art piece to make things interesting up top!
Find High-Quality Furniture
Furnishing your home does not need to burn a huge hole in your wallet. However, you want to purchase furniture that is high-quality. Having good furniture keeps your tiny house from looking like a college student's door room. Since you are saving money on utilities, those additional finances can go toward furniture. You can find quality furniture at IKEA, Facebook Marketplace, or even estate sales.
Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a lifesaver in tiny homes. In addition to looking good, they are extremely practical. There is no space in tiny houses for traditional dressers or bookshelves. Floating shelves do not take up a lot of space and are easily rearrangeable. Plus, if you are someone who likes to switch up their living space, these shelves easily allow some mixing and matching.
Loft the Bedroom
Your mattress is likely the item that takes up the most space in your tiny house. Lofting your bed both saves valuable floor space on the main level and looks trendy. Plus, it is another natural way to create zones. If your mobility allows, install a ladder instead of chunky stairs to access the loft.
In summary, all tiny homes have the ability to be incredibly stylish and functional. If you are not sure where to start, try looking up successful tiny home Airbnbs and chat with other tiny home owners to see what you like about those spaces.
When you have your vision in mind. remember to follow these tips:
- Accentuate areas of light
- Find ways to intermingle your living space with nature
- Decorate with plants and mirrors
- Thinks vertically
- Create room zones
- Invest in high-quality furniture and floating shelves
- Loft your bedroom
When you follow these nine interior design tips, your tiny home will be ready for its close-up!
