TINY HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGN

Truthfully the hardest part for me was the actual process of getting here. The financing and planning of this project took so much time and energy and was just very stressful and overwhelming for me. But in terms of the hardest part of living in it, I'd say the constant maintenance and unexpected updates (like the surprise water heater replacement I'm currently in the midst of.) That said I recognize this is more of a general home ownership gripe not specific to tiny homes.

I don't know if I can choose this one...I LOVE my tiny house because it was designed for me and my specific aesthetic and daily life. I feel this is so imperative to successful tiny house living. I also love that it makes me more mindful about consumption and what I really need.

In terms of upfront costs to buy or build a tiny house it will depend on the size, age, and type of tiny house- they can range from a couple thousand to 6 figures…

As far as day to day costs, it will largely depends on where you are parking... RV parks will range by location and amenities but I have found $500-900/ month is pretty standard for a site with full hookups. There are also an increasing number of folks offering private spots on their property, some may offer with work trade that helps keep monthly costs down.

Right now I am in a mountain town west of Asheville, NC called Maggie Valley. I'll be here until the end of October and not sure where to next! Stay tuned:)

I was tired of paying rent and liked the idea of living with less. I was really drawn to the flexibility to move and the ability to be so close to nature. It just felt like a lifestyle that aligned with my authentic self.

Good question! ;) There are a few different possibilities but I am working on being less forceful and controlling in life so I will see how things pan out in the coming months and get back to you. For now I am just enjoying the space and thrilled to help others on their tiny journey.

That can be one of the trickier logistics to figure out. It will depend a lot on a) what type of tiny house you have (RV, travel trailer, THOW, van, etc) and b) what city and state you are trying to park in c) how you long you plan to park. Restrictions may exist on specific types of tiny homes and different areas will have their own zoning codes and regulations around where parking is legal and for how long.

Including the trailer itself about $20k (and counting!)

This is a loaded question! The first thing I'd suggest is connecting with someone who is living tiny and asking them all the things! (Don’t know anyone personally? Schedule a Tiny Transitions Consultation!)

Absolutely! There are so many low budget updates that can make a huge impact. Schedule your Project Jumpstart now and let’s talk!

So far this is the first place I've moved it since I finished renovating but I don't plan on being one of those folks who moves every few days or even every week. It is A LOT of work to set it all up and pack it all up (especially being solo) so I envision staying at least a few weeks (if not months) in a given place. (This is one of the main questions I ask clients early in the process because mobility will really impact the type of tiny house you’ll want.)

Having a good organization system that works with your functionality in the space is KEY. Everything has a place to go back to - I try to put things back as I go but I try to do a quick sweep everything night. As you can imagine it takes about 5 seconds for the place to look a mess so I find this is an important routine to keep my sanity. As far as real cleaning like mopping etc I try to do it weekly but is usually more like biweekly.

Yes but no more so than I did living by myself in an apartment. A lot of times I wish I had someone to share the workload and expenses with more than anything else. I am fortunate that the RV park I am in now has a lot of long term residents who have been coming for years and there is a real sense of community. I know all parks aren’t like that but I am grateful to be in one that is for now:)

YES. But it is also so gratifying and gives me so much confidence in myself. It feels really amazing to accomplish things that others (myself included) didn't initially believe I could do alone.

Not sure if this means the renovation project or the whole process of going tiny. The renovation ended up being a weekend project and took about 8 months (keep in mind I did the bulk of the work myself so hiring out parts can definitely help expedite.) The process of going tiny took years of research and planning before everything came together at the right time.

I first became seriously interested in tiny house living in 2016 after spending 3 months road tripping across the country visiting national parks and the beauty of the natural world. I was moving from New York City to San Francisco, ( unbeknownst to me at the time, the only city in the country with a more obscene rent average.) I loved the idea of living with less, the freedom to move around, and lowering my outrageous monthly rent spend.