Tiny Homes Are Changing the Face of America In the BackgroundWith the ongoing housing crisis and recession in other areas of the US economy, tiny homes are gaining popularity among the population, pushing the traditional “American dream” of a luxurious mansion of immodest dimensions into the background. Perhaps they are the new American ideal, more in line with modern conditions? Christopher Smith and Meret Mueller of Colorado are just one of many who are choosing ultra-compact housing today. In 2011, they began building their tiny house, which eventually measured 11.5 m2. The couple decided to document this experience and others like it, resulting in a film called TINY: A Story About Living Small, a fragment of which is shown above.
Their tiny home had room formini-kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area, organized on the mezzanine level (the ceiling height in the house is about 3.3 m). There is also a small closet, two built-in shelves, a desk and a dining table, made from scraps of reclaimed boards that were used for finishing the floor.
The construction of the house was not yet finished, butChristopher and Meret have already felt the benefits of living there. They realized that the compact space promises them significant savings in time, energy, and money, as well as the opportunity to focus on what is really important to them. According to Smith, all the characters in the film they shot (they and other tiny house owners) now own their own businesses, are actively involved in the life of their local communities, and spend a lot of time with their friends. And all this is a result of not chasing square footage.
A tiny house, according to Christopher, givesan opportunity to see the real dimensions of the talent of its creator. It is not at all difficult to create a functional and attractive living space when you do not have to limit your imagination, and the slightest flaw does not threaten to turn into a disaster. It is worth moving to an ultra-compact house at least in order to understand how few things a person needs for a full and happy life. Are you ready to support this idea?
Tiny houses are replacing mansions
