As we know, “size” is relative.  Small homes and the sub-set of homes actually called “Tiny Homes,” make up part of this case study. As well, very small apartments, including studios, have their own size-specific needs.

As for any home of any size, Feng Shui for Small Spaces goes into the relevant Yin-Yang Theory  aspects, including micro-managing the singular room. As can be expected, remedies can be smaller or more modest for those smaller spaces.

Is this a prediction, that homes will get smaller all over the world? Is there an economic trend driving this or some other societal concern? One thing we can say for sure is that a smaller space mandates that the space be more spartan and consciously designed, in order for the same volume of possessions in a larger home, not be deemed clutter in a small space. Smaller spaces have a tendency to be more “yin” in general, especially if there is not enough room for one’s possessions and furnishings.

EXCERPT:

“I’ve seen small spaces that were neat as can be and I have also seen palatial homes that were terribly cluttered. With Feng Shui theory and applications, we are trying to achieve a balance of size in relation to the number of occupants, but it also matters how they furnish that living space, and even to a certain extent how much entertaining they do or if they have pets.

Another design dilemma with the Tiny House is the forced need to use certain areas for multiple purposes. Some Tiny House floor plans have a bunk style bed over a living room or over a kitchenette.  Like a Studio apartment, both yin and yang activities take place in the same room. This isn’t the end of the world, but normally we don’t want people to have to sleep in the same room where they conduct business. 

So many people now have home offices, but to put this all in 100 square feet can be a conflict of interest.  In Xuan Kong Fei Xing Feng Shui we also interpret the energies differently and prescribe different adjustments, based sometimes on how the space is used.  This can be a little more challenging when the same room is used for sleeping, eating, studying or business, along with personal relations.”

Additionally, single wide mobile homes are also included in the case study, especially since the size and dimensions of a mobile home are so limiting.

Author: Kartar Diamond

Company: Feng Shui Solutions (R)

From the Architecture & Design Blog Series