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.

DESIGNING A CONTEMPORARY GARDEN WITH WARMTH

Designer Colin Miller of Envision Landscape Studio in Walnut Creek, California, shares tips on designing a contemporary landscape that is suited to the welcoming indoor-outdoor lifestyle modern gardeners are trying to create.

Taken to its extreme, the sleek materials and minimalist approach of modern landscaping can sometimes seem cold or uninviting. Yet modern design’s emphasis on crafting an organized space and respecting unadorned materials has the potential to create a setting which feels not only friendly and inviting, but also personalized and artful. Designer Colin Miller of Envision Landscape Studio in Walnut Creek, California, shares his tips on designing a contemporary landscape that is less space-age and more suited to the welcoming indoor-outdoor lifestyle modern gardeners are trying to create.