Have you ever thought about living differently? Instead of the American Dream of a white picket fence with the backyard or a slick city dwelling loft-style with a concierge, a smaller, more minimalistic way of life? How does a tiny home, RV, van life, or container home sound?
Those alternatives have been on my mind lately as my YouTube algorithm has become filled with videos and vlogs about these different living options. I follow a few van life enthusiasts who swear by the nomadic existence they lead, and there’s a part of me longing to do something similar. More than that, the tiny home life has been calling me. I want to own a home, but being a single woman with two adult kids, I would do it independently with one income. A tiny home is less expensive not only to purchase but also to take care of, and it is intriguing to me.
I could own a tiny home, pay much less than a typical home, and keep my utility costs and upkeep down.
To get a feel for the tiny home life, I rented one for a staycation weekend here in St. Louis. My tiny home adventure consisted of an updated two-level cottage-style dwelling featuring heated floors, vaulted cabin-like ceilings, and plenty of land and space for gardening.
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I could get used to the tiny home living thing. I like the idea of utilizing each space in the house and only sticking with furniture and items that I need to live. Forget the filler and extras. I want to adopt a more streamlined approach to my lifestyle.
The tiny house I stayed in is larger than a “traditional” tiny house. The average size of a tiny house is around 350 square feet, and this house was 650 square feet, almost double the size. But it is still considered a tiny house, and I think it is the perfect size for me. With a second floor separating the bedroom from the other living spaces, it looks more spacious than it really is. It was located on a block with regular-sized houses and was tucked back from the road.
This tiny house featured the following:
- two bedrooms
- heated floors
- laminated wood floors
- washer/dryer combo
- large backyard and lot
- deck
- storage shed
- dining area (or sitting area)
You can watch this video to get a full tour.
What I liked most about the house was that it was decorated but not overdone. I also liked the log cabin feel of the ceiling beams and the natural light that gave the house a nice glow.
As I learn more about alternative living, I will research and check out more tiny houses and container dwellings. I also want to do an overnight stay in an RV just to get a feel for that, although I do not plan to live a nomadic life–at least not just yet.
What do you think of this tiny house or tiny houses in general? Let me know in the comments.
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