You might have seen numerous pictures of unconventional homes on Pinterest and Instagram. It might be hard to believe that these houses are not just to pose for pictures on social media. Many people prefer to live in these unconventional houses. The truth is, they can be the dream house for a lot of people who cannot spend a fortune. Although it is not always easy to fit everything inside an unconventional space, and people have to make some sacrifices. But if a few rules and tricks are followed, it can almost always turn into a little piece of paradise.

Tiny Houses

When brainstorming ideas for the perfect tiny house interior design, it’s important to think of efficiency just as much as elegance. When you are a big house, you can give in to impulse buying an IKEA bookcase that you are not sure where you will fit. But in a tiny house, you always think of efficiency first. If you build something, make sure you know what it is for, or you are going to clutter the space.

When it comes to placing decorative things inside your tiny home, it is better to place one large piece than several small pieces. For example, instead of placing several cups in the kitchen, you can place a large cookie jar. It will ensure that the visual space does not look cluttered, and your house feels open and airy. Lighter shades are better inside your tiny house since they tend to make a space seem airy. If you have windows, make sure you don’t block them for extra wall space. Windows not only make your tiny house look larger, but it also helps in air circulation. Since furnishing can be a problem sometimes, it is always recommended to custom build your furniture around your windows if you have to.

When you want to choose something for your tiny house, multipurpose furniture and accessories are always preferable. You can go for stylish accessories that can also serve a purpose. When you choose accessories, think vertical instead of horizontal. When you are decorating a tiny house, tall things can create an illusion of a bigger home.

Shipping Container Homes

Shipping container homes have become very popular recently because of their low costs. People get a prefabricated steel structure with walls and a roof that can get modified into a house. Most shipping containers cost less than $10000, and they offer a sturdy and efficient framework to create a dream home.

Since shipping container homes can be a small house or conjoined together to form a large house. One container can get stacked on top of another, like building blocks to create additional floors and rooms. Shipping containers often get stacked in unique ways to create extraordinary effects. They are all about modern designs and efficiency. Many shipping containers have solar panels on rooftops to generate their electricity.

Shipping containers look the best with vibrant colors on the outside. Some even have graffiti arts on the exterior walls. The insides are designed with contemporary ideas that make use of bright, colorful accessories. Large portions of the walls are glass so that it maximizes light inside the house.

Houseboats

We are not talking about boat-shaped houses on the land. We are talking about boats that have been retrofitted to turn into homes that stay on the water. It might be an extensive process, but some people love the feeling of living on the water. The interiors can get decorated with cliched themes with maritime accessories such as steering wheels, oars, and old maps. You can put some seashells and dried starfish in a jar. Or you can go for modern-day interiors with minimalistic elements that include luxurious features such as a gourmet kitchen or an entertainment galley.

Introduce some greenery around you, since you might miss that on a houseboat. You can use potted plants in strategic locations, such as at the entryway or underneath the windows. You can also have a potted garden on the deck. That will add some green around you. Speaking of colors, you can also add some vibrant colors to certain places such as the kitchen cabinets or your bathroom tiles. Since you will be living on the water, you can expect things to get wet. So it is best to use long-lasting textures and fabrics covered with vinyl. If you use wood, make sure it gets waterproofed. A houseboat can be a small living space, so utilize it well with creative storage and multipurpose accessories.