I suspect there are some folk for whom the tiny house idea makes sense, and I can certainly philosophically agree with the idea of reducing footprints in general and knick-knacks and other space-wasters in specific … but, not surprisingly, it's no trivial thing to try to live in one of these places full-time, and it seems that a large number of the folk who try end out up-sizing (at least a bit).
Originally shared by +Les Jenkins:
Teeny house, big lie: Why so many proponents of the tiny-house movement have decided to upsize
They are the holy grail of wannabe minimalists everywhere, but are tiny homes truly livable? Erin Anderssen, who discovers that many of the movement’s enthusiasts eventually upsize, thinks not
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When my girlfriend and I watched those sites on HGTV, we figured most of then wouldn't last 6 months. One family of 5 was moving into one, and we couldn't possibly imagine how they would survive on a rainy day. It's a great idea, but I think impractical for most people.
The appeal to less materialism is not bad. Still think that it would take a special person to be able to live in one. If I were single then possibly. If we are looking for cheap housing for homeless then it would be better than on the street.
I don't disagree with the want to reduce materialism! However, I think tiny houses are not the answer. Smaller abodes to live in is a good idea.
We watched one bachelor who wanted to live in one try to buy an existing tiny house. In one, he couldn't fit in the bed, and one of his priorities was having a bed large enough for him and someone he might take home for the evening. If he can't fit in it, how is he and another going to fit?
He also didn't like any of the bathrooms, because he was expecting them to have sinks, our high ceilings where he could fit his head under the showerhead. It was kinda sad because he never came to the conclusion (on camera) that he shouldn't have a tiny house. Small house, no doubt would be fine. But not a tiny one.
I've got 4 br, and that ain't enough some time. $screw 300 sq ft!
My wife and I have been looking into tiny homes. The kids have moved out or will be doing so fairly soon and overall our space needs are pretty minimal. Even then we are looking at 1,000 square feet to allow for a guest bedroom / hobby room and will likely want a secondary building for bulk storage/garage.
Getting away from Mc Mansions and reducing the space to what you really need is a great idea but the tiny house movement may be a bit too small.
+Pat G That's pretty much where we are at too.