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I designed the room to fit the kitchen table. I can seat 8 people there with the leaves pulled out. The hanging light can be easily moved to center on the table deployed against the wall, out for 4 people, or fully deployed for 6 to 8 people.
The kitchen was a bit of a challenge. To make everything fit, I had to recess the countertop depth refrigerator, dishwasher, and lower cabinet box into the wall and the countertop above it is 20" instead of 24".
I've done the wall recess trick and a few inches can make a world of difference...
I downsized from 3500 sq ft to 900 sq ft after my divorce. I have two kids and the space was a perfect fit, then i decided to bring my treadmill out of storage and felt like we are bursting at the seams. We just added a puppy and the house is officially full. Now i wont even buy the large package of toilet paper due to the lack of storage space.
Hubbie and I are selling our 103 acre farm with a 2600 sf house.
We are in our mid 60's and just don't want (or can't do) all the work anymore. I'm also getting tired of cleaning a large house, and all the furnishings in a large house. There's got to be a life other than working to maintain a large home.
So when we sell I was thinking of buying something under 1000sf. Thinking anywhere in the 800- 900sf range, tho idea is "not carved in stone."
We are already slowly cleaning out barns and rooms getting rid of or selling lots of stuff. I currently- as I write this- have a truck and trailer packed and heading to an auction in 2 weeks. Will pack up our SUV also next weekend for our first load (of approx. 3-4) we'll make next week alone. Already did 3 loads of stuff to a different auction (most of our horse tack and supplies) 2 weeks ago.
Questions:
Does anyone live in a very small house?
How do you like it?
Did you go from a large home to a tiny home?
How small is your home?
What are the pros and cons?
Are you happy you did it, or do you want to go back to something larger?
What would you do differently or change?
All info would be welcome. Thanks.
I wouldn't get a "tiny house". Some of the tiny-house websites have options for larger homes that are still on a small scale, but offer several rooms. Some even have a 2nd floor you can stand up in. The term "tiny house" usually refers to a home on wheels, small enough to be considered a trailer. I encourage you to really shop around on the internet, explore the whole topic of smaller homes, and see what you find.
Why do you think a 5 x 8.5 bathroom needs to feel spacious? Go in, do your business, leave.
I have a Kohler 3' x 5' cast iron shower base and Grohe shower valves on opposing walls. A shower big enough for two people is important to me. I used a wall hung sink because I have always hated fishing through a vanity on my hands & knees looking for things. I opted for a built-in cabinet in the bathroom wall to hold what would have normally gone in a vanity. The sink and wall hung toilet give the room a 5' x 5 1/2' rectangular floor that's really easy to clean and it's heated on a separate zone from the gas boiler so it's comfy. That and vaulting the ceiling over the shower with a skylight create the illusion of space. I'm 6'2". I hate feeling cramped and the original 3/4 bath was awful.
When push comes to shove, I need to feel good about living there. A premium bathroom is part of that puzzle. Works for me which is all that matters.
I wouldn't get a "tiny house". Some of the tiny-house websites have options for larger homes that are still on a small scale, but offer several rooms. Some even have a 2nd floor you can stand up in. The term "tiny house" usually refers to a home on wheels, small enough to be considered a trailer. I encourage you to really shop around on the internet, explore the whole topic of smaller homes, and see what you find.
The OP was pretty clear that they were talking about a sub-1000 square foot house. I think everybody agrees that's a small house and not a tiny house. I own one and thought I'd share my experiences. Until you're trying to store something and bump into the constant lack of storage issue, my house doesn't feel small. In a perfect world, I'd have a circular staircase down to a fully conditioned basement for storage. I have a high water table and a crawl space. I deal with it.
You really ought to re-think that. Kitchen is for food; poop belongs in the bathroom.
My litter box is in the entryway of the front door I never use. I have oak hardwood floors everywhere but the bedrooms so it's easy to sweep cat litter off the floor.
My litter box is in the entryway of the front door I never use.
I would hope not... but what is the cat using?
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