Types Of Cabins

Cabin

A cabin is a house with specific characteristics, such as size, material, and location, With its function serving as a permanent abode or accommodation for holidays and travellers. Historically, cabins have been comprised of a mostly wooden structure, as in the past, you would only usually see them in wooded areas. As the idea grew in popularity, many different types and variants were introduced to the market, ranging from the original wooden look, to now, styles such as “Modular Cabins”; the style 1800 Cabins decided to depict. Modular Cabins are constructed in the indoor facility of a construction company and then transported to the desired location for assembly.
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Tiny Home

Tiny homes as defined by the Australian Tiny Home Association (ATHA) are moveable accommodations, suitable for permanent residential use, with self-contained amenities and services, with the option of being grid connected. Created with the intention of downsizing living spaces and simplifying standard home owning, providing the experience of living with less, Geared towards those who like to travel or live a simplistic life where normal housing feels like too much for them, tiny homes offer a one-to-one experience of compact home owning with all your needs and necessities, within arm’s reach. Tiny homes have skyrocketed in popularity post covid, with the real estate market for both renting and buying being highly inflated and saturated, tiny Homes are providing an eco-friendly and financially stable alternative.

Granny Flat

Granny Flats are defined as self-contained units on a pre-existing block with an existing dwelling. Essentially an extension of the main house within the block, creating another smaller home on the property. Comprised of usually a bedroom, kitchen, or kitchenette, living area, and bathroom, with an optional laundry being incorporated into either the kitchen or bathroom. Granny Flats were previously reserved for ageing people (parents/grandparents) as this provides an option where they are maintaining their independence while staying relatively close to family. As time progressed, many other ways granny flats have come about, with a highly popular situation being children moving out of home for the first time, establishing newfound independence while still being sheltered within the next steps of their lives. A growing inspiration for people getting into the granny flat market is also the notion of making an additional income, without going through the process of buying and renting a home. Homeowners have started to implement granny flats on their property and rent them out to those who can’t compete in the rental market with inflation cutting

Wrap Up

All 3 variants show similarities among them, most commonly the idea of a “compact version of their home”, with only minor details differentiating the options. Cabins / Tiny Homes / and Granny flats each serve their own purpose, with an individual’s circumstances being the best indication of which style to choose. Regardless of style, each option is comprised of usually the same contents and material