For retiree Mat Zin Ali, 64, nothing brings higher pleasure than celebrating Raya along with his household of 12. Nevertheless, the home he constructed 5 years in the past struggled to accommodate everybody comfortably.
With solely 4 bedrooms and three bogs, house was restricted. To make sure his kids, in-laws, and grandchildren may collect below one roof whereas having fun with extra consolation and privateness, he determined to construct two tiny homes subsequent to his primary residence in 2022.
By doing so, his relations who returned for the festive season may nonetheless collect in a single place whereas having fun with extra consolation and privateness. The idea, he defined, is each reasonably priced and sensible, providing a contemporary design whereas maximising house.
The fee ranges from RM15,000 to RM25,000, relying on dimension, he added.
“What dad or mum wouldn’t be glad to have all their kids, in-laws, and grandchildren celebrating collectively? It’s great, however I felt sorry seeing them wrestle for house – competing for bedrooms and bogs, and missing privateness, particularly the ladies,” Mat Zin informed Bernama.
Whereas the 2 compact properties are trendy, Mat Zin integrated conventional Malay village-house parts into the design. One unit is barely bigger, accommodating three to 4 folks, whereas the opposite is designed for 2 adults.
Each tiny homes are geared up with the necessities, together with beds, followers and chairs, guaranteeing consolation for relations of all ages.
“I additionally took the chance to show these tiny homes into roomstays for guests on the lookout for a singular lodging expertise. This not solely advantages visitors looking for various lodging but additionally supplies me with a supply of facet revenue,” mentioned Mat Zin, who hails from Terengganu.
Certainly, the tiny-house pattern is gaining reputation amongst these on the lookout for cost-effective housing choices or extra house for giant household gatherings. Moreover, these properties function superb backdrops for eye-catching pictures.
Yuslan Ibrahim, 46, proprietor of Cottage Homes PD, mentioned demand for tiny homes spikes throughout festive seasons. His items comply with a contemporary cottage idea, mixing English country-home aesthetics with minimalism and pure magnificence.
“I’ve two tiny-house items. The thought to construct them got here from my fascination with small residence designs on Pinterest, significantly the Nordic, cottage, and cabin types. We obtain many bookings throughout festive seasons like Aidilfitri,” mentioned Yuslan, who has been within the enterprise since 2019.
“Most of our visitors are households eager to spend time collectively, they usually additionally love taking footage across the cottages due to their charming design and scenic environment.”
Architect Kahar Ambok Lalek, 25, mentioned the tiny-house motion started within the early 2000s in the US as a response to restricted land availability, with properties usually constructed on trailer frames. Over time, tiny homes have gained reputation amongst these searching for a minimalist dream residence.
“In Malaysia, demand for tiny homes is especially concentrated in orchard and farm areas, the place they’re used as trip properties or guesthouses. Regardless of requiring solely a small plot of land, these properties can really feel surprisingly spacious inside,” he mentioned.
“There are not any fastened dimension limits – all of it will depend on the proprietor’s wants. The architectural precept of ‘much less is extra’ ensures the house feels open and purposeful.
“Dwelling areas such because the kitchen, lavatory, bed room, and lounge operate similar to in an everyday residence, however some areas are designed with twin functions, and ceilings are lowered to maximise the realm,” he concluded.
