Tiny house design principles

Open floor plan

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Varying ceiling heights

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Multi-functional furniture

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Light and airy design

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Minimize the hallways

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Use smaller appliances

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Use outdoor living space

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Tiny house design principles

Enable the creation of comfort within compact dimensions

Open floor plan

Minimise the use of partitions to create an uninterrupted flow

Varying ceiling heights

This principle plays a strategic role in optimising the limited space

Multi-functional furniture

Invest in furniture that serves multiple purposes like ottomans

Light and airy design

Use light hues, large windows & well-placed mirrors to open up spaces

Minimize the hallways

It's a key design principle to maximize usable space in a tiny house

Use smaller appliances

Opt for smaller appliances & fixtures to free up additional space

Use outdoor living space

A well-designed outdoor space adds a value to the living area

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