Trending Ideas in the Modular Movement

This Tiny $30K Muji House is a Minimalist’s Dream

Minimalism, simplicity, downsizing, streamlining… all these stripped back, bare-bone concepts have us gripped. The ever-popular tiny house movement is proof of the fact that in a world of “more” and “now” and “busy”, there are more than a few of us who are enticed by the idea of a sleek, simple home, in which surfaces are smooth and clutter-free and our space is as sparse as our diaries.

Naturally, then, the announcement from Japanese design store du jour Muji releasing a pre-fab home was met with more than a little excitement.

Why I love living in a granny flat

For me, renting a granny flat from my super cool (assuming they’re reading this) family members in the house adjacent means I benefit from the good parts of living with other people. I get to eat dinner with them (and not cook), and watch ‘quality’ shows with them at night. Sometimes, they even pick me up from the bus stop when it’s raining. It is also brilliant because we don’t have to have social interactions before midday – my peak time for brooding, caused by my hatred of mornings.

It’s also mostly like living by myself. I can stay up as late as I want because no one tells me not to watch Netflix.

Shacky Tiny House startup supports Australian farmers

The concept of Shacky is to position tiny houses on rural properties, allowing farmers to generate income from renters who lease the space as holiday accommodation.“If a farmer would be able to rent out tiny houses on their farm, this would generate much needed alternative income [while] guests experience the tranquillity of a tiny house on a beautiful Australian farm,” Pennartz says.Shacky allows Australians to “test drive” a tiny house before potentiallycommitting to this lifestyle full-time.What’s this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience’s attention.

The Modular Movement

New materials and technology have taken modular housing light years away from the transportable homes of the 1970s, offering a sophisticated product with drastically reduced build times.

There is no doubt the biggest benefit of this style of construction is the time saving but it also offers cost efficiencies, safer workplaces with controlled manufacturing at dedicated facilities and reduced environmental impacts.

In-laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats | THE PROPERTY SHOP MUDGEE BLOG

Whether built as extra guest accommodation, or a way to have your elderly parents close by without encroaching on their privacy and independence; or to help your grown children struggling with rising rents and property prices; or even as a much-needed parents’ retreat, Granny flat approvals in NSW are booming, thanks to the NSW Government’s easing of planning policies to allow approval for granny flats in 10 days.

How to Create the Ultimate She-Shed

Every woman needs her own space where she can get away from it all. The latest trend in female hideaways is the she shed. The long-awaited antidote to the man cave, she sheds are captivating women who long for an at-home retreat of their own.