{"id":5473,"date":"2012-11-28T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=5473"},"modified":"2024-08-13T08:53:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T15:53:00","slug":"small-space-living-doing-more-with-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/28\/small-space-living-doing-more-with-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Space Living: Doing More with Less"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Entries from apartmenttherapy.com’s “Small Cool 2012” contest.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less. \u2013 Socrates<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Do you suppose Socrates was predicting the trend of tiny living spaces taking urban cities by storm? From extremely small spaces to what could simply be considered modest, people all over seem to be taking to the idea of doing more with less. If you haven’t heard of this trend, a simple internet search will likely uncover hundreds of great and extremely basic examples of people \u201cliving big\u201d in small spaces; spaces typically smaller than 500 square feet.<\/p>\n

The benefits of living in less space include saving money on rent, and reducing your carbon footprint. Some even claim that living in small quarters brings them organization they\u00a0didn’t\u00a0have in a larger space, even if it\u2019s because they simply don\u2019t have a choice. The downturn of the economy, the public attention to greenhouse gas emissions, and the ongoing quest for solitude all make this way of living seem very appealing.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the typical sized living space in America has gotten larger and larger. In 1973, the average house was 1,525 square feet and had 3 people per household. In 2006, it was 2,248 square feet and had only 2.6 people per household. This statistic shows us that it is<\/em> possible to scale back our abodes; all we need is a little motivation and a lot of careful planning.<\/p>\n

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With limited space, the owners of these tiny homes and apartments are forced to be very resourceful when it comes to design and storage. Some of the most important tips I\u2019ve uncovered are to:<\/p>\n