10 Minimalist Small House Trends You Must See

The trend of minimalist small houses has emerged as a panacea amidst soaring urban property prices. We know: land is getting narrower, installment amounts are getting “muscular”, and the journey from the suburbs to the city takes hours. 

Gen Z and millennials—generations who are pursuing careers while building families—finally have to choose: embrace the dream of a big house (but with a thin wallet) or adapt to the concept of a more pocket-friendly tiny house. 

We in the field see a clear pattern: units less than 90 m² are selling faster, even recording the highest price increases in many cities. 

This means that the tiny house solution is not just a trend—it has become a mainstream choice. Minimalist small houses offer low maintenance, a lower carbon footprint, and a modern, “Instagram-worthy” aesthetic.

10 Cool Minimalist Home Designs For New Families

Minimalist lifestyle is increasingly popular with many people, especially for new families who are planning their first home. Minimalist home design not only offers modern and elegant aesthetics, but also practicality in utilizing space. The minimalist home trend continues to grow, in line with the increasing need for efficient yet stylish homes.

Here we present 10 minimalist home designs that can be an inspiration for those of you who are looking for a dream home for a new family.

Traditional Architecture of Javanese Traditional House

 Traditional Javanese houses, or commonly referred to as omah adat Jawa, refer to traditional houses on the island of Java, Indonesia. Javanese house architecture is characterized by the presence of dominant hierarchical rules as reflected in the shape of the roof of the house. Traditional Javanese houses have very similar layouts to each other, but the shape of the roof is determined by the social and economic status of the homeowner. 

Traditional Javanese house architecture is heavily influenced by Dutch colonial architecture in Indonesia and also greatly contributed to the development of modern architecture in Indonesia in the 20th century.

Traditional Acehnese Houses: Names, Characteristics, Philosophy, and Functions of Each Part

 

The Acehnese are one of the ethnic groups in Indonesia that have extraordinary cultural richness. The tribe that inhabits Aceh Province has its own regional language, traditional clothing, traditional weapons, and even its own traditional house. The traditional house of the Acehnese tribe has characteristics that are different from the traditional houses of other tribes in Indonesia.

Tiny prefabricated house that moves with its owners

This tiny prefabricated dwelling by Estonian design collective Kodasema is designed to allow its residents to up sticks and move to a new location in less than a day (+ slideshow).

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ARCHITECTS PORT HOUSE

The Port House is the head office of the Antwerp Port Authority. The office building is at the Zaha Hadidplein 1, which has been named after architect Dame Zaha Hadid, who died unexpectedly a couple of months before completion of the building.

Industrial House In Ecuador Inspired By Exposed Concrete

 

This house in Ecuador features an ultra-contemporary design and is inspired by the exposed

 concrete it's made from.

CYAN arq+dis recently completed OBRA GRIS (A House in Gray), a modern home in 

Puembo, Quito, Ecuador inspired by the simplicity of the materials. Bypassing a 

“finished” look, the architects utilized materials, like exposed concrete, steel,

 and glass, and welcomed their imperfections to achieve the industrial aesthetic they desired.

During the design process, they focused on the spatial, the aesthetic, and the adaptation of the place. The layout was kept open allowing the spaces to feel connected as the homeowners like to be in contact with each other throughout the day. The couple works from home and wanted the spaces to be adaptable depending on their daily needs. They also didn’t want it to feel like there was a difference between the living spaces and the working spaces. The rooms are open, spacious and feature all the necessary functionality, this is a rough and stripped down aesthetics with much concrete and brick.

With no finishing or decorative details to cover up mistakes during the construction process, they had to ensure everything was perfect to reach the aesthetic they wanted. The sides of the house are closed off with two exposed concrete walls to create privacy between their house and the neighbors on both sides. The back and front of the house are open with large expanses of windows to enjoy the views.

Rumah Gadang: The Majestic Traditional Minangkabau House

 The Minangkabau people, indigenous to the enchanting highlands of West Sumatra, Indonesia, boast a unique cultural identity that is intricately woven into the fabric of their traditional architecture.

At the heart of their cultural expression stands the iconic Rumah Gadang, a symbol of heritage and community deeply rooted in the rich history of the Minangkabau.

Unique and Meaningful Toraja Tongkonan House

    Every region in Indonesia has its own traditional house, one of which is the Tongkonan traditional house in Toraja. Tongkonan traditional house from South Sulawesi. Indonesia is a very beautiful country and has become a tourist attraction because it has many interesting tourist destinations that can be destinations for tourists to visit. Almost all cities in Indonesia have their own different beauty and of course you also have to know the cultural heritage of our beloved country.

    One of Indonesia's cultural heritages is traditional houses. A traditional house is a type of traditional house that almost every region has its own characteristics and makes each traditional house very unique and has its own differences. One of the unique traditional houses is the Tongkonan Toraja traditional house. So that you can find out about these traditional houses, this article will discuss.

10 of the best Scandinavian home interiors from Dezeen's Pinterest boards

 A wood-burning stove encased in a block of concrete and timber-lined walls teamed with cosy furnishings feature inside the Scandinavian homes in this week's Pinterest roundup.

Vega Cottage by Kolman Boye Architects 

Birch joinery encases two oversized windows framing views of the ocean and mountain range surrounding this solitary wooden cottage in Norway by Kolman Boye Architects.

Find out more about Vega Cottage ›

CHANGE A ROOM IN ONE GO: ON TREND AND TIMELESS LIVING ROOM PAINT COLORS

 

Deciding on the best living room paint colors can be a challenge for most people. Especially since its the one room in your home that gets all eyes as it’s a social space where you bond with your loved ones and entertain guests.

When it comes to living room color ideas, go for a shade that impresses you as it does your guests each time you enter the room. Opt for colors that can help exaggerate the size of the space while making it feel more comfortable and inviting.

To create an inspiring resource tool, we turned to our decorators to shed some light on their go-to shades to make the most of your space with the best living room paint colors to last longer than any trend.

3 Point Interior Design Basics

If you weren't born with the ability to imagine a room complete with furniture placement, wall hangings, and rug and accent choices, it is something you can develop and hone over time. Learn the basics of home decorating, including design principles, decorating styles, and answers to decorating challenges. 

Modern Architecture Sketches

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Green Architecture Design of Gimpo Art Hall by Gansam Partners

G.Lab of Gansam Partners, Seoul-based architects was design of green architecture concept building of Gimpo Art Hall. Located on the eastern end of a city block, the art hall emphasizes pedestrian access by incorporating a friendly walk into the design. The building mass is also lifted above the street level to create a covered pedestrian plaza.  Aesthetically, the structure sprouts from the ground, branches, multiplies, and envelopes the building. This structural-aesthetic reinforces Gimpo’s roots and modernization, while creating an interesting play on light and shadow. A Floating Theater nested inside the building volume allows for varying degrees of apertures which punctuate views from the interior and reveal the cityscape below.

 

Wadi Resort by Oppenheim Architecture + Design

Florida-based practice Oppenheim Architecture + Design have released these images of their proposals for 47 desert lodges at a resort in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Architecture Design

The Vault by Oppenheim Architecture + Design

Oppenheim Architecture + Design have unveiled plans to build an art storage facility in Miami, USA.

Japanese Minimalist Design Unique House

Contemporary Exteriors in Nature [Visualized]

Box like this modern home architecture puts the emphasis on man-made straight lines, which differ greatly with organic lines of the natural surroundings. Leaves and flowers soften the look a little, hugged each building with a bed of green plants, but still they appear almost the same look over the beauty of stations, or shelters futuristic floating several feet above the strange alien landscape. the architect was so good in designing the house so it can be unity.

Modern Jungle Home in Costa Rica

This modern jungle home is a luxurious getaway for the vacationer looking for something a little extra. The contemporary Costa Rica house design is surrounded by lush landscaping and picture-perfect vistas – those which are captured beautifully by this thoughtful slope house plan. Inside this 2,992-sq.-ft., three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, the kitchen, living room and dining area meld into one another, and open onto outdoor entertaining areas in a seamless transition from indoors out. Further connecting its residents to nature, this rooftop garden house features its very own integrated landscaping and refreshing pools that beckon on hot, sunny days. They say you can’t buy happiness, but lucky for you, this luxury villa can be rented for $600-$750 per night. Click here for more info.
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