A Tiny Idea

Currently I’m reading a book called Non Obvious which was written to help people develop the skills necessary to spot new trends. Well here’s one trend that I’ve spotted that I reckon is only going to gain momentum, given the cost of buying a home in many cities is becoming so far out of reach.

With that in mind, Tiny Houses has become the latest big trend. For example, Japanese Home Goods and Furniture based brand Muji have develped a series of tiny houses called Muji Huts. These micro-cabins, which in some cases can be as little as 6ft (2m) wide, offer people an affordable way to live a simplistic and minimalist lifestyle. The idea behind the huts is to offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to a place where you feel instantly at ease.
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The Tiny House movement is on the rise with individuals, couples and families wanting to trade space for simplicity and more importantly be able to do it on a budget that provides less pressure to their overall lifestyle and the environment. Many Tiny Houses are now being built on trailers so that they can moved to different locations. You’ll see more and more television shows, media and promotion for tiny houses as we reduce the size of our living to adopt simplicity, minimalisation and affordability.