I never thought I’d say this — but now I can picture myself living tiny.
In 2021, I took a trip to Miami and spent two nights in a 250-square-foot tiny home I found on Airbnb for about $200.
I’d never stayed in a tiny house before, and at half the size of my apartment in NYC, I figured I’d find the space uncomfortably small for more than a couple of days.
But this little abode, packed in a queen-sized bed, a kitchen, a bathroom, decor, and storage space, all without feeling cramped.
I also thought I’d have to let go of my maximalist decor style to live the tiny life. Still, this home’s playful use of color, unique storage spaces, and mixed-media wall decor made it feel inviting without seeming cluttered.
The tiny home had a private entrance in the side yard and felt hidden away by plants.
Located in the lush backyard of a full-sized home, my Airbnb was hidden underneath 100-year-old oak trees.
When I arrived, I pictured myself working among the array of plants and thought this outdoor space made the tiny home seem livable.
To the right of the front door, the bedroom had a queen-sized mattress and frame.
I was surprised to find a queen bed in such a small space. It made me realize I wouldn’t need to get a smaller mattress to live in a tiny home — as long as I was smart about how I used the remaining square footage.
There was a table next to the bedroom, and I thought it was clever of the owners to put crates on the walls for more storage space.
The table also doubled as storage shelving. I stored my belongings here to feel more at home during my stay.
The kitchen had a fridge, toaster oven, full-sized sink, and counter space to the left.
A sliding barn door led to the bathroom past the kitchen, which I thought was a clever way to save the space a swinging door would take up.
The bathroom had more storage and decor all over the walls.
Next to the shower, a storage closet had a curtain rather than a door, which I thought looked better while saving more space.
After a meal and a shower, I relaxed on the bed and thought, “Yeah, I could live somewhere like this.”
In the morning, my feelings were confirmed when I saw all the natural light through the windows.
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