Recession hit us hard in the face. We can still feel its impact on our daily lives. Among all the mayhem it has caused, the housing crisis was probably the worst. It remains to be a major problem even today as we continue to find ways to cope with the loss. The housing crisis pushed the masses from lavish thousand square feet per person ratio to a few hundreds. People were left with no other choice but to swallow the bitter pill.

Though the global economies have been trying to straighten up over time, the housing problem is still buried under the debris of "recession. However, living in small houses is not a bad thing, though people habituated to stay in open spaces will never see them in a bright light. For instance, they save you money on maintenance and you learn to utilize space as well. Here are a few tips which would help you put all the frustration behind and start living in an all new manner.

Multi-function furniture

Humans are indeed the most intelligent creations of God. Their ability to adapt to the prevailing situations is what makes them top the charts. As soon as the housing crisis hit the world, multi-function furniture grabbed the attention of the consumers. Their ability to serve more than one purpose proposes to be a good buy for those adjusting to live in small houses. What else could have been a better buy for people in a recession-hit economy?

Skylights

I would agree that lack of ventilation is truly a concern for small houses. However, it is a misconception that nothing can be done about it. The ventilation in small houses suffers because the sliding windows are cut short thanks to the reduction in the sizes of normal houses. No doubt people miss the sliding windows, but if it is strictly a question related to ventilation, there is a way out. Skylights are an excellent option to facilitate ventilation in small houses. Skylights are not just good for ventilation; they help you cut down your electric consumption on heating or cooling too, as you get to enjoy the natural light and air.

Use curtains

Small houses do not offer free space to set up separate rooms for various purposes. People need to be practical about using the available space in small houses. Curtains can work excellently to demarcate separate areas. You can use a single room as a bedroom and a dining room or living room as well, by just putting a couple of curtains in the middle of the room. They won't obstruct accessibility and you can draw a line smartly.

It may be difficult to adjust to the limited space of small houses in the initial phase. However, if you think of the long term benefits, they are a great option. The truth is that, complaining hardly helps anyone. When you have a situation in hand, try to find out ways which will help you deal with it. The blame game works well for discussions alone, when you have to face the reality it is these ideas which will help.