To plan for a tiny or small home takes conscious effort. It helps to consider questions which clarify your needs and desires.  Let’s start with a simple, key question…who?

Here’s a beautiful 140 sq. ft. craftsman bungalito. Is it a place for you or your family? (Red River Restorations)

Today’s Question: Who would use your tiny or small house?

Envision your place now, as well as in five and ten years. Try to identify WHO uses the house with a twist of WHY tossed into the mix. We’ll share a range of possibilities below, to get this party started.

1. Personal need or desire

• for your home office
• for your place of business
• for your escape, man/woman cave
• for your art, music or exercise space
• for full-time living

2. Family and friends

• for your teenagers
• for your adult children
• for your parents, part-time
• for your parents, full-time
• for short-term guests
• for longer-term guests

3. Peace of mind

• for you, to save money now
• for you, to save money later
• for you, to make money now
• for you, to make money later
• for you, to live with a lighter footprint

4. Alternative or new location

• for your vacation travels
• for your getaway place
• for your retirement travels
• for your retirement, period

Feel free to declare your house wishes for yourself or other occupants. You may want to share and refine your ideas with supportive listeners — or even comment below.