- Living more intentionally
Small space living forces you to have a practical home with a functional layout based around the things that are most important to you. What you have in your home has to be carefully chosen, but at the same time, you’ll often have a space that’s better thought-out and just ‘works’
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Along similar lines to the cost-saving, small space living is normally more energy-efficient and better for the environment. So when it comes to water, power, and heating, you can feel like you’re doing your bit for the planet too.
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When you aren’t tied to having a particular sized house with a checklist of requirements, you have so many more options of where you want to live. Having a smaller place means we get to be in the heart of the city with amazing activities on the right of our doorstep. It’s so much better than facing an expensive, soul-sucking commute into the office every day to pay for a house that we’d never have time to enjoy.
People are often surprised when say I don’t have plans to move from my tiny apartment, “When will you get somewhere bigger?”, they ask.
Although it can sometimes be frustrating, and I have to admit that it’s not for everyone, small space living is most definitely on the increase for a lot of people.
Anytime I get tired of our tiny apartment, I make sure to remind myself of all the benefits, from lower costs to less maintenance. – Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not always a hardship, but something that can give you a lot of freedom as well.
Do you have plans to downsize, or are you firmly on the side of needing a palatial pad? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
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