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In what can only be described as a delightful moment of irony, the tiny house movement has become exceptionally huge in recent years, in no small part thanks to the work of bespoke carpenters.

The movement, which relies on minimalism, a strict dedication to only taking and keeping what one needs and making the most of every square inch of space, often requires either a lot of compromises or some particularly clever tricks to make the most of the space.

A tiny house can vary in size, although the International Residential Code tends to set the maximum floor space as 400 square feet, slightly bigger than a 45ft standard shipping container, which provides some indication of just how small a tiny house can be.

However, as anyone who has converted a shipping container or has seen one up close can attest, there is more space than you might expect if you use it effectively.

Here are some tips for the types of bespoke furniture you are likely to need for a tiny house.

Everything Has Multiple Purposes

If a sofa can fold out to become a bed, tables have storage spaces or ottoman stools for additional seating without compromising storage, which can allow for many more options for keeping everything organised whilst avoiding the need to go for the smallest options you can physically use.

Whenever looking for furniture or getting in touch with a carpenter, ask yourself if there is a possible way it can be adapted for another purpose.

Everything Foldable

On that same subject, the best and most effective tiny houses rely on elaborate carpentry the most because they often have foldable solutions that can be moved or tucked away to provide as much floor space as possible.

Wall-Mounted Solutions

With floor space being at a premium, clever wall-mounted designs are important to keep the space tidy and beautiful at the same time, and this is something a skilled carpenter can help a lot with.