Make your tiny home feel not so tiny with our design, decor, and storage tips.

With rising house prices and mortgage rates, buying a full-size home is becoming less appealing to younger generations.

Instead, millennials and Gen Zers are turning to co-owning homes and purchasing tiny homes.

Tiny house with two sets of French doors

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With the right design and decor,tiny homescan be just as functional and cozy as full-size houses.

Decorative wood planks make for a rusticaccent wallthat naturally flows up to the ceiling.

If that’s the case, go for a minimalist sitting room.

Tiny house living room with wood walls and ceiling

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Include the necessities first, like a comfy chair and a small coffee table, and add decor second.

Remember to focus on functionality and practicality when choosing and placing furniture for your tiny house sitting room.

Double down on this idea anduse two sets of French doorsin your tiny home.

Tiny house living room with wooden ladder to loft

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Minimal Kitchen

This kitchen packs a punch in a small space.

Aslab of soapstoneand brass sconces add a high-end feel to the minimal space.

Tiny Home Open Floor Plan

Use anopen floor planto make your tiny home feel spacious.

Tiny house kitchen with black backsplash

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In this space, the living room freely flows into the kitchen and dining area.

If you still want a form of separation between different areas, use rugs to distinguish the spaces.

Modern Tiny House Idea

Up your tiny home’s curb appeal with a natural andmodern look.

Tiny house living room and kitchen

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An all-black exterior with natural wood accents and a stone pathway makes the tiny home look intentional and custom-built.

A large window adds visual interest to both the exterior and interior.

One of the biggest space-savers in this tiny bathroom is anopen shower.

Black and wood tiny house

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Tiny Home Loft Idea

Lofts are the go-to bedroom idea for a tiny home.

While they make efficient use of vertical space,finding spots for storagecan be tricky in a small loft.

The loft features minimal decor but doesn’t feel bland due to the planked walls.

Tiny house bathroom with white tile

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This one, with its gold frame, fits perfectly over the bed.

Pair the porthole window with a scone to light the loft during the night.

Match the finish on the window to the sconce to create a cohesive look.

Tiny house loft bedroom

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September 20, 2024.

Accessed October 29, 2024. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/millennials-gen-z-home-ownership/.

Tiny house bedroom with wood walls and ceiling

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Tiny house bedroom with circular window

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