The newest trend in the Asheville and Hendersonville, NC area is to create affordable housing by turning a prefabricated barn, shed or garage into a “Tiny Home.” Why? Because couples today spend at least 50% of their household income for housing. Enter Tiny Houses! But is it really for you? Carolina Storage Solutions, the trusted company that has delivered more barns, sheds and garages than anyone else in the Southeast, has answers!
Cozy Lifestyle. A lot of homes in this area are about 2000 square feet. Tiny Homes are closer to the 400 square feet. If the minimalist attitude of less to maintain appeals to you, then a Tiny Garage House might be perfect.
Pare down your belongings to things you actually use. Note what you actually use, versus what you are unintentionally hoarding. This takes a little time. Plan for it.
Analyze Your Needs. Do you use all four eyes on the stove, or would two suffice? Do you bake full sized casseroles, or use a toaster oven? Chances are you don’t really need much kitchen. Do you lounge on the bed? A garage with a sleeping loft would give you a private lounging area without losing a dining area for guests.
Design your new Tiny Garage Home around the lifestyle you have, not what you think you could tolerate. For example, if you use that 55-gallon tea pitcher every day, you should keep it. If you have hobbies that take up space, you’ll likely need a Man Cave or She Shed as well.
Floor Plans 101. Using a prefabricated garage for your Tiny Home takes care of external dimensions. Now you need to sketch the internal design. Don’t forget to measure your furniture, allow walking space and floor space for laundry baskets, cleaning supplies, trash cans, etc.
We’re assuming you have land for your Garage Tiny Home, and have the appropriate septic, well and other permits. Now it’s time to choose the garage, shed or barn.
Prep the Site and Order It. You’ll need to have a professional help you get ready for your new home, including foundation/graders, utilities, electricians, plumbers. When you’re ready, order your little home.
You can join the newest craze in the Asheville/Hendersonville, NC area of turning a prefab garage, storage shed or barn into your own Tiny Home. Carolina Storage Solutions is your go-to company for answers. Give us a call today!
The newest trend in the Asheville and Hendersonville, NC area is to create affordable housing by turning a prefabricated barn, shed or garage into a “Tiny Home.”