A tiny house’s layout maximizes every inch of its less than 500 square feet to accommodate multiple rooms without feeling cramped.
Tiny houses have become increasingly popular as both permanent residences and vacation homes.
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Levi Kelly tours unique spaces around the world, including small homes.
In a recent video on his YouTube channelhe visited a quaint little house in Kingston, Tennessee, which is about 30 minutes from Knoxville.
It’s a brand new farmhouse on 30 acres of land that gives access to a lush forest.
There is a huge front porch with rocking chairs on one side and a rocking bench on the other, perfect for enjoying the outdoors.
“I couldn’t ask for a better setting for this little house,” Kelly said.
“It’s just isolated, it’s private, [but] we are very close to the city. It’s just a six-minute drive from the supermarket and all the food options.”
But his favorite part of the 488-square-foot home is the clever layout, which he called “perfect.”
The house has a kitchen, living room, full bathroom and a bedroom.
There is a sofa bed with extra mattress in the living room for extra guests.
Also in the living room is a large television and a gas fireplace to keep things cozy.
The living room flows into the kitchen with a counter perfect for dining and socializing.
In the kitchen there is a gas stove and oven, refrigerator and washing machine and dryer.
The bedroom has a king-size bed and a private bathroom with a huge shower.
There are just as many outdoor amenities as there are inside, including a backyard deck that offers forest views and a fire pit out front.
You can spend the night in the small house nearby booking a stay on Airbnb.
If you fall in love with the house, you can buy the plans for just $670.
COMMUNITY MAGIC
Those seeking a sense of community rather than solitude may want to consider a small home village.
Escape Tampa Bay in Thonotosassa, Florida has been described as the Disneyland of tiny houses.
It’s about 15 miles northeast of Tampa and rent starts at just $650 a month.
All about tiny houses
Tiny houses have skyrocketed in popularity, but there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding them.
Technically speaking, tiny homes are between 100 and 400 square feet, according to Realtor.
The legalities surrounding tiny homes vary by location.
It’s important to check local laws to ensure tiny homes are legal and built up to code.
A family of four was told they would have to leave their small home four years after the city found them violating housing laws.
“It’s the ultimate tiny house dream,” YouTuber Tiny House Talk (@tinyhousetalk) said in a clip.
He showed several small residential units with fences, porches and sidewalks covered in lush local vegetation.
“I just can’t get over how cool this place is,” said the influencer.
The two-story houses in the community had a living room, bathroom and kitchen on the first floor and a bedroom upstairs.
If you’d rather build than buy, follow some tips from this homeowner who built his tiny home for just $2,000.
See how a couple converted a bus into a portable beach house for just $35,000.
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