Tips for Living Small

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• Tips for Living Small

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• Small is the newest trend in design. You have
  more than likely seen the shows or read stories
  of people getting down to the bare minimum when
  it comes to their homes. Tiny House communities
  are popping up all over the place.

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• Smaller houses are becoming more and more
  appealing to first-time home buyers and
  homeowners looking for an easier and cheaper
  lifestyle. Living in a small home can have
  advantages and drawbacks. For most people the
  idea of living small seems great at first

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• until you have to get shed of personal items. If
  youre looking to move to a tiny house, or even
  build one on wheels, then check out the tips
  below to find out how to make the most of your
  small space.

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•  Everything Needs Dual Function
• If youre going to live in a small house then
  space is one of your biggest concerns. Everything
  you buy should always have a single thought
  behind it will this fit? For this reason one of
  the best things you can do,

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• and get into the habit of doing, is purchasing
  items with dual function. Convertible beds have
  come a long way since the days of the
  uncomfortable futon. Couches which turn to beds
  can be built to fit your specific needs.

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• Your couch can be a bed, a sitting area, and even
  extra storage for smaller items. A variety of
  furniture can now be used for dual purposes. An
  ottoman can be hollow storage, desks can double
  as tables, and even steps can life to hold extra
  goodies.

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• Since living in a small house is focused on space
  then learning to buy a 3-in-1 product will save
  both money and time.
• Getting Rid of Unneeded Items
• If youre a homeowner then you more than likely
  have some items in your home that you know are
  unneeded.

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• These items can be anything from furniture you
  picked up at a yard sale that you have never
  found use for, old clothes youll never wear
  again, toys from children that no longer use
  them, and a myriad of other items which are
  promptly stored in boxes and forgotten about.

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• Moving to a smaller home or a tiny house means
  that pairing down is the number one thing you
  need to get started with. While personal items
  and precious keepsakes can always be moved to a
  safe location at your local storage facility,
  some items can be donated or simply given away at
  a yard sale.

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• Broken tools you cant repair or books youll
  never get around to reading are prime example of
  items you wont have the luxury of keeping.
• Colors and Design
• Contrary to popular belief, a small home or tiny
  house doesnt always have to be drab and devoid
  of any color or substance.

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• The point of a tiny house is to live simply and
  this fact doesnt mean you give up décor for
  function. A smaller house can still have all the
  beauty and décor options that a larger home has.
  Painting the ceiling of your home white is a
  great way to reflect light and give you a host of
  other possibilities down below.

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• Make use of color in different areas and rooms.
  Youll soon find out which colors work the best
  for the space and which you need to tweak. The
  great thing about living in a small space is
  having a lighter workload when it comes to
  painting walls.

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• If youre looking to mix up the whole space then
  speaking with a professional like Kirk
  Enterprises, Inc. can give you a much clearer
  idea for what you want to get accomplished.
• http//www.kirkenterprisesinc.com

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