I’ve been in the Real Estate industry for almost 5 years. And of course, I’ve seen a lot of homes from small ones to big ones. Obviously, it’s hard not to be amazed with the mansion – like properties. Most of the time, I would imagine myself owning one of the model houses, with my kids trying to destroy all the furniture (haha). But seriously, each time I would take my client to one of those big houses, I would tour them as if it was my own home.
But this post isn’t about the majestic homes I’ve been to. As much as I love to own one, I’m really into small spaces. In fact, one of my late – night addictions is to browse different websites about designing small spaces. Some people don’t like the idea of living ‘tiny’, but I have my own reasons which I’m going to share with you.
Easy to Clean
You know how moms tend to become ‘OCs’, right? Well, I’m not one of them. Truth be told, I’m quite messy. But as much as possible, I don’t want to hire a helper. Maybe because I value my privacy? (This is quite ironic because here I am posting some of my daily shenanigans and thoughts – haha)
No Room for Hoarding
If you live in a small space, you will try your best to get only the essentials. There will be no rooms for ‘dust – collector’ items. And because you don’t want to clutter your small space, you stay away from impulsively buying ‘not-so-important’ things. That means more savings.
Closer Bond with your Family
I used to have a classmate who lives in a huge house and the fastest way her mom could reach out to her is by intercom. That looks cool and all, but a little bit weird if you ask me. I am still a fan of the idea of knocking at my kids’ doors, telling (sometimes yelling) to go out of their rooms for some ‘healthy’ snacks.
You Enjoy the Outdoors More
If you live in a small space, you try to maximize the outdoors. You can go to the park, or you can stay on your garden. It’s actually a nice way if you want a quick ‘breather’.
Cheaper to Maintain
With all the repairs, real estate taxes and bills in between, I don’t think I have to explain this further. 🙂
Fortunately, living ‘tiny’ is becoming a trend in the Philippines. In fact, one of the projects that I am marketing enables average – earners to purchase their own homes, without sacrificing the quality of their humble abodes.
Here are some shots from LUMINA, Lipa Batangas.
Photos are from a good friend of mine, Irene.
There’s also LUMINA in San Pablo City, Laguna and model houses will be ready by the end of the year. I shall keep you posted.
Of course if given a chance to have my own mansion, by all means – I’d welcome that thought. But if small spaces could be this cute, then that’s more than enough for me.
Wow!! I’d like to live in an okay size house. Basta may library so i can have my me time from time to time. 🙂
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OMG! Yes. Ako naman if malaki yung house, library/ home office.
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Those were cute and fancy little spaces! My house is here in Batangas too… and as much as i wanted to make it simple and a little smaller, i’m really having a hard time moving inside small spaces (we are big people kase, lol!) But everything you said is true! Small houses compared to bigger ones are easy to clean, and cheaper to maintain.. speaking of maintenance, well, i need to prepare a big amount soon for the repainting! huhubels! 😦
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Wow. I would like to see your home. Parang interesting. And yes, the dues can be a pain in the head 🙂
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Finding the right size for a familiy is important. What matters most for me is still being organized and making the most out of those spaces.
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That is true. Really depends on the need.
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I thought I was weird, then I saw your reasons, which were my exact reasons for desiring to live in a small (or medium-sized) house. =) ALL of them are my reasons, too. I’m more on the practical side.
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Exactly. All I need is a place to sleep, to eat, to bathe. 🙂 The rest, I shall go outdoors.
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I also like small places just so the family get to interact more and of course, the smaller the space, the less cleaning needed! ^-^
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Cheers to being not so fond of cleaning 🙂 hahaha
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Since my husband and I are both eldest child, lagi sa amin ang extended family. So we’re dreaming of a house that could somehow accommodate around 10 people. But I have to agree, the smaller it is, the better. haha.
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Filipinos talaga are mostly like that. Ako naman, ok naman ang small homes tapos compound. Para extended 🙂 Ang saya.
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That’s a cute house for single people or newly weds. We used to live in a condo but when we had a baby we decided to move because there was no room for a toddler to walk around.
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Oh yes, that’s a valid point. Kelangan may space for the toddlers. And sometimes, they tend to throw things pa. 🙂
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Sharing your late night habit of browsing through best home designs on pinterest. Fun downtime activity.
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Di ba? Relaxing siya ang super saya mag – imagine that you are decorating your own place.
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mas prefer ko nga din ang small cozy homes before. but when the kids are starting to grow, my eldest being almost as tall as me, i realized that we need bigger space na din talaga. but your reasons are just fantastic. may all families realize that whether small or big houses ang preferred nila 🙂
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I see your point there. Lalo na pag 6 footer ang mga kids, iba na talaga 🙂 But eventually as they grow older, then will soon find their own homes 🙂 Big or small basta it’s a HOME, pwede yun 😀
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Peg ko din ang small homes as long as merong playroom ang mga kids. True mas madali syang linisin at madame namang ideas to make the most of the space.
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And if you browse the internet, you’d find great ideas. 🙂
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True. You know, I dream of big houses too but when I think of the maintenance (unless I get helpers to do the chores), I think I’ll be fine with small spaces na lang. Lol ^_^
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I know, medyo hassle maglinis if malaki. Unless I could hire a professional helper 🙂
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I agree mommy, I also consider all your reasons above why I want simple and small house, basta di lang marami ang anak natin, hehe. small space less expences hahaha at maintenance.
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Ay true. Pag medyo 5 na ang anak, hindi na yata pwede ang small houses 🙂 Hahaha.
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Small spaces are indeed very easy to maintain lalo na if you’re a young family starting. Might be a challenge though once you start having kids like us. May daughter has been hinting that she wants her own room na haha.
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Oh yes. 🙂 Tama… Pag lumalaki, gusto na ng daughters – princess rooms 🙂
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This post made me excited to live in our tiny tiny home! I’m looking forward to an easy-to-clean space with no room for clutter.
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OMG! Please have a post. I’m excited to see 🙂
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Same here I prefer small house because its easy to clean hehehe. Actually right now we are on a big house with inlaws pero bihira kami magkita kita.
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Ok din naman ang big house. Pero di ba? I cute ng small houses.
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I like living in a townhouse. Mas magkakakitaan kayo.
Xoxo
MrsMartinez
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Oh yes. 🙂 I like townhouses too. 🙂
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Agree on this! It’s easier to manage small spaces 🙂 Easy to clean and all. But for big families like us, medyo malaki lang diyan ng unti. Para may space parin for mommy time. Maganda din ang Lumina houses.
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Oh, glad you liked it. May mga bigger models naman sila perfect for ‘bigger’ families. Share your home with us one of these days.
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I’m not really into small homes. I prefer average-sized homes where my kids could move and run around 🙂
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i think it really depends on what you do with your space no matter how big or small, but small is definitely easier to clean! hahaha
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i also want a simple home, with just about enough space for everything valuable in my life. Big spacious house are such a waste of space + sure are difficult to clean up. You can save loads of energy in a small space, too, as you do not have to exert much effort in jumping from one room to another
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I couldn’t agree more 🙂 I’m really having fun watching Tiny Homes.
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