A FAMILY have revealed how they turned a tiny shed into their home despite being a family of five with three dogs.
Danielle Clap took to social media to show off the tiny home and how they made it work for them.
She said: “This is some our tiny house.
“We’re a family of 5 and 3 dogs in a 12 x 40 shabin (shed to cabin) in central/west Texas.
“We have built everything and done all the work ourselves. A lot of it is reclaimed or second hand. It’s a work in progress.”
In the post she showed off the downstairs of the shed, as they had managed to build in a loft too.
The downstairs was kitted out with a fully working bathroom and kitchen the mum had decorated with gorgeous art-deco black and white tiles and rich green paint.
The front room had a lush velvet green sofa along with a cowhide style rug.
The walls featured a gorgeous wooden panelled look she said was made using cheap pallets.
She added: ” I’ve done all the “designing” and “decorating”. My husband is a contractor, so he does most of the heavy lifting. I help where I can.
“Working in a tiny house is difficult, you know, not a lot of space.”
The tiny home even had a pantry room to store all of their dried food and Danielle was also able to fit in a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The parents room was small but they still managed to squeeze in a double bed and storage for clothes.
She revealed that the ‘loft’ upstairs was home to her three teenage children, who are aged 15, 18 and 21.
For those wondering how the family cope living in such a tiny space Danielle said they had lots of land.
She explained: “We have 27+ acres, so they get crowded or bored we tell them to go outside.”
Tiny homes are getting increasingly popular in the UK, especially in the cost of living crisis when first-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder or current homeowners are having to pay ridiculous interest rates on mortgages.
But Rebecca Miller, Fabulous’ Associate Editor, has shared why living in a tiny home would be her idea of a nightmare.
“I’m currently in the process of selling my flat and buying a house, and as I pack up all my belongings, I’m worried where it is all going to go – there is so much stuff!
Fortunately, I’m very privileged to be buying a house with more square feet than my current flat.
But it got me wondering, could I ever live in a small space? And the answer is no.
Living with another person immediately cuts down on personal space, but remove several rooms, and I’d be left with only the bathroom as my sanctuary. I’m not sure I’d be able to cope!
I’m like a magpie, I like collecting pretty things, and I like my belongings to be organised. With limited storage space, I’d find it really hard to keep everything neat and tidy.
One of the joys of being an independent adult is being able to host – friends, family, overnight stays, and dinner parties. Where would I gather everyone for a Sunday lunch if my table only sat two? Not to mention, how would I cook a Sunday lunch?
Both as an individual, as part of a couple and also my hobbies, can be restricted by physical space. When I first moved into my flat, I was overjoyed at having my own balcony, and it has been a space where my love for gardening has grown. Five years on, my balcony is now overflowing with plants, and I’ve had to set up a mini propagator in the living room!
The post was a hit on the Facebook group Small Space Living and people were quick to praise the family for their home transformation.
One person wrote: “I can see you’ve worked hard enjoy your success it looks really unique.”
Another commented: “Looks amazing.”
“Amazing home. Love what you’ve done with it,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Love. Love. Love this so much!”
“Wow! You’ve done a beautiful job,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I love your taste, it’s beautiful!”
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