Tiny houses, big lives: How families make small spaces work, in real life - Parents. Mom topics Jan. 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM ET When my husband and I bought our house, its 800 square feet of living space was perfect for two.
We fought rarely, lived within our means without too much trouble, loved walking to restaurants and parks, went away many weekends, divided up the two closets, and dumped our extra stuff in the basement. Then we had a kid. Dream of Mortgage-freedom? Take our E-course! - Tiny House Family. Keeping It Simple: A Big Family in a Small House. Dana and Kent’s 1920s Del Ray bungalow is tastefully decorated, uncluttered, airy, and bright.
They make a 1-story, 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home seem much bigger, which is quite a feat when you stop to consider that they’re raising four children in all of 1,200 square feet. Oh, and they have a dog too. The home does boast a basement, half of which is finished and serves as the kids’ playroom where any and all messes are conscientiously overlooked.
The other half is their laundry and storage area, and they have a shed out back. Plus, the main floor has 9 foot ceilings which gives the greater illusion of spaciousness. Even so, it takes considerable talent to keep the clutter under control when raising four children in any home, let alone a small home. Dana says they make an effort to keep things orderly. A minimum of knick-knacks. Furniture with added storage options. The dining room becomes the kids’ art and craft space the minute they come home from school. Families in Small Homes: Jules from Pancakes & French Fries. If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed.
Thanks for visiting! As part of the Families in Small Home Series I asked Jules from Pancakes & French Fries to tell us about her reasons for simplifying and her William Morris Project. While Jules and her family don’t technically live in a small home, she’s done a lot of simplifying and pairing down. Lots to learn from her journey. Enjoy and thanks again Jules. Large Families Living in Small Houses — Larger Family Life. McMansion to McCottage: Why Smaller Houses Are Smarter. Wise Bread Picks According to US census data, the size of the average American home in the 1950s was a modest 1,000 square feet.
Today, the square footage has more than doubled to nearly 2,500. If our families are getting smaller and our objects are getting more compact and portable, why do we need all this space? As the recession of 2008 continues to grind away at our lifestyles well into 2011, maybe it’s time we slay that final sacred cow of "bigger is better" — our homes. Here are just nine advantages of small houses. Open Closets in Small Spaces. Tour: A Family of 4 Unwinds in 540 Square Feet. Small Space Survival Strategies. Wise Bread Picks Living in a New York City apartment for a decade certainly taught me how to prioritize a small space.
However, some of the greatest lessons I learned from apartment living can be applied anywhere, whether it be a house or a cramped room. Here are a few small space tips that can help you take advantage of your square footage, no matter what type of dwelling you have. (See also: Why Smaller Houses Are Smarter) 1. Many hooks and racks can be easily installed on or over a door to free up space. 2. If you like to read in bed, but are short on night table space, wall-mounted lamps with plug-ins to use as sconces are not only are functional, but can also be beautiful.
How to Live In 300 Sq Ft. When deciding whether or not you can live in a smaller home don’t ask others what they think.
Here are some of the questions and comments I received after showing my new home to family and friends.Can you entertain in a small home? To live in a smaller home comfortably you will have to make hard decisions on what you need to have to live comfortably. From Large to Little: My Tiny House Saga. It was a cold, windy New Years evening.
Logan and I were wrapped up in the covers; he was surfing the internet and I was reading a book. It was a perfect and cozy night to be at home. Suddenly, Logan looked over at me and said: “Tammy, you’ve got to see this!” “Dude. I’m reading. “Yes! Logan was right. I looked at Logan and said: “I want one of those homes! My mind started racing while thinking of all the possibilities this tiny living idea presented. 20 Dreamy Trailers for Summer Getaways. Dreaming of summer vacations and getaways in the great outdoors?
Us too! And we’ve got our sights set on all sorts of innovative, beautifully designed, and vintage trailers that are just ready to whisk us away. Whether you love car camping every weekend in Northern Cali or are planning a cross-country adventure, here are 20 pieces of trailer eye candy sure to instill a sense of wanderlust. 1. The Small Small Trailer Bambi: This little darling is just 16 feet long, but has everything you need for a weekend or weeklong camping trip in the woods. Family Sold Everything To Travel. Graham Hill: Less stuff, more happiness. How to Live in 320 Square Feet.