I've been thriving in 500 square feet for 35 years. The house was built the same year I was born, 1949. Several houses in the area were built from the same plan, each remodeled differently over the years. I suspect the plan was meant as a motel cottage, not a real residence.
Most of the publicized 'tiny houses' are seemingly aimed at a brutalist esthetic. They don't look cozy and don't use their space as efficiently as a travel trailer, which is much more affordable.
I love this post. I grew up in a small NYC apartment. Moved to the suburbs and as our family grew, and like the tide swelling, so did our home sizes. Since our children have grown up and like the tide, moved out, our homes have gradually become smaller. The one we're currently in feels just right. It's cozy but still affords the refuge of a studio, which is where I'm writing this from!
Hi Kyra! Oh my I adore your references to the tides. That’s perfect. I too have a tiny but perfectly lovely studio carved out of our carriage house. Isn’t it such a gift?? I feel so very fortunate. Thank you so much for your comment 🙏
I've been thriving in 500 square feet for 35 years. The house was built the same year I was born, 1949. Several houses in the area were built from the same plan, each remodeled differently over the years. I suspect the plan was meant as a motel cottage, not a real residence.
Most of the publicized 'tiny houses' are seemingly aimed at a brutalist esthetic. They don't look cozy and don't use their space as efficiently as a travel trailer, which is much more affordable.
I love this post. I grew up in a small NYC apartment. Moved to the suburbs and as our family grew, and like the tide swelling, so did our home sizes. Since our children have grown up and like the tide, moved out, our homes have gradually become smaller. The one we're currently in feels just right. It's cozy but still affords the refuge of a studio, which is where I'm writing this from!
Hi Kyra! Oh my I adore your references to the tides. That’s perfect. I too have a tiny but perfectly lovely studio carved out of our carriage house. Isn’t it such a gift?? I feel so very fortunate. Thank you so much for your comment 🙏
Great article ❤️. I love love your sweet bee cottage!
Hi hi Gail! Thanks for reading! Xox