What's the smallest home you could live in?

7 years ago

If I was asked to live in a 100 square-foot house, I probably would have laughed - until I saw this nifty little home.

It's a cosy little haven for people who like small spaces - and I'm most certainly a fan!

So, what do you think is the tiniest space you could live in (without going crazy)? Let us know in the comments below!

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miracath88

7 years ago

Our house has burned down & myself, my husband, 18 year old son & 17 year old daughter plus a large dog, & an African grey parrot are all living in a static caravan - 420sq ft. To be honest - it is completely fine! Much less cleaning, much less clutter & the kids bedrooms are so small they can't make that much mess & still be able to sleep! The parrot cage & perch takes up most of the space in the living area & the poor dog sleeps under the caravan! But small space living is good.

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minnie101
7 years ago
Hi Ocean. I was quite taken by this which I saw yesterday

http://www.i-hut.co.uk/gallery.html
Stephen Edwards
7 years ago
I'm often envious of the people who choose to live in tiny homes, the more space I have the more I fill it up with things. Whether I could do it myself I'm not sure, in the middle of a city with no access to outside space, definitely not. Out in the wilds probably yes. I've an awful lot of posessions that I could live without, but there are one or two that I would have to find space for, even to the detriment of "sensible" living. I once lived in a very small flat and when the choice came down to space for a dining table or space for a piano, the piano won.
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7 years ago
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I'm not sure my wife would go for that ! too claustrophobic. We're not so much about the space inside, although, my wife would argue that our house is perfect for just the two of us now the kids have gone, although we see a lot of our grandkids and need the space for all their paraphernalia. Our house is a little over 2200 square feet and after 16 years here, we still have to frequently have a good old spring clean to get rid of stuff we don't want or use or we run out of storage.

We do however, require quite a good deal of outside space, our plot is around 12000 square feet, we're outside country folk, so big garden, big workshop etc, outside all day long!
angelboyman
7 years ago
There's 7 of us plus a dog so nope, 100 sq ft is not big enough. We are going to be moving from our current house of about 2000 sq ft into a double storey garage of 1000 sq ft whilst we build out new house. So even that is going to be a squeeze for the lot of us! Just means we'll all be bunking up with each other for a while!
Dundrum 16
7 years ago
Moved into an 850 sq ft bungalow while building. The intention was that the two spare bedrooms and garage would store masses of boxes that would not be unpacked here plus some furniture I intend to take to the new house. It was a bit of a squeeze, but working quite nicely. Enter my daughter, newly returned from Glasgow with the contents of her flat! Still working, but when I move into my new downsized house, I expect I will find it luxuriously spacious.
rach1922
7 years ago
Small space living is the new thing in America,they have it down to a fine art. I am looking forward to downsizing , as long it has a garden and a lovely view I could live in a shed. :O)
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7 years ago
Miracath88 How awful for you, so sorry you have gone through that trauma. However, your whole tribe seem to be coping so someone is looking after you. The African Grey and the Big Dog sound like just what you need to keep it all together. Best of luck in the future.
Ocean Clarke
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7 years ago
I love your story, too miracath88! I think sometimes when you're thrown into a situation, you naturally make the best of it - and in your case it sounds like this is exactly what you've done! Plus, I'm sure your lovely dog quite likes escaping to his own little haven sometimes - even if it is under the caravan!
marybee553
7 years ago
I know I could live in a tiny house, as long as I had a big veranda or courtyard garden in the sun! Previously read the article on the tiny house shown bottom right - what a beautiful space!! But, the barrel ceiling of the house bottom left would totally satisfy my desire for more 'space' within a tiny dwelling - so, I believe, that's the one for me.♡♡

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