Tiny Bahay Kubo Ideas to Appreciate Small Space on a Budget


Helloshabby.com -- Instead of contemplating the small land owned, it's better to appreciate it. A small plot of land is ideal for a tiny house. Even it's small, a tiny house allows you to own a home without worrying about the next annual rent. 

Tiny house are more than just containers. It can be built in the style of a traditional native house, such as the typical Bahay Kubo of Philippines. Natural bamboo and wood materials always give a tropical vibe that's enjoyable to live in. 

More ideas, here are tiny bahay kubo ideas to appreciate small space.


Simple building on a budget

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For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bahay Kubo, it is a house made from indigenous materials such as bamboo/wood and nipa grass. This house is a good example for tiny and modern bahay kubo. The walls are made or lined with bamboo, which suits the tropical climate. Elevate the house a few inches above the ground to keep animals and flooded soil at bay.


Impactful remodeling concept


As seen in the first image, this tiny Bahay Kubo still has a terrace. The owner then renovated it by making it a closed space.

A space-saving sliding glass door is used to elegantly close the space. Bamboo vents have been replaced with more durable perforated metal materials. Re-paint the walls with furnishing paint to bring out the natural color of bamboo. 


Simple yet cosy bedroom

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The bedroom is the focal point of this house. The place where the owner rests. The owner cleverly uses the vertical space. He uses a high bed with a bottom cabinet for extra storage. The walls of the bed are also made attractive by adding patterned wallpaper that match the interior design. 


Bring life with features and decorations


The house feels more inhabited with additional decorations and some features in it. Installing a TV in a tiny house is a brilliant idea. It works as a home entertainment feature. The room feels more homey by displaying memorable photo as decorations. 



Spacious kitchen ideas

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The kitchen has a good amount of space. This open-concept space features perforated metal vents that maximize light and air flow into the kitchen. The use of slim kitchen furniture to create a spacious middle area. Although a small, simple dining table and chairs can be placed in the room's corner. 




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Author      : Yeni
Editor       : Munawaroh
Source     : © Jhay Duyag Swift

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