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Before I moved into my Tiny House, I always wondered what it would be like to live in a teeny tiny 140 square feet, off the grid, without the usual comforts of a 'normal' home. Would I regret my decision to spend $40,000 of my hard earned money on a sardine sized dwelling? Would I crave for all the stuff that I no longer own?

Those questions (and many more) were silenced by my need to live wholeheartedly and to live with integrity. For me, choosing to live tiny was a matter of principle. I wanted to be the person who 'lives' what she believes in, to live with minimal impact on the earth, not just by talking about it, but by actually doing it and living it.

After one year of designing and building my Tiny House, I can say with confidence that the transition (and transformation) is better than I ever imagined.

Here are some observations since living tiny (thanks to Laura Lavoie for some inspiration):

Admittedly, not all tiny housers have the same experiences. It's important to note that living in a tiny house will not solve all your problems and tiny houses are not for everyone, as written by Tammy Strobel in this post. But...

If the idea of living tiny resonates deeply with you, it may be the little voice that is waiting to be heard.

May you flourish in your own path,

When I designed and built my Tiny House, my intention was to live in it for life. Some people may find this surprising, especially at a cost of $40,000 for a teeny tiny dwelling. But take into account the quality of the building materials and craftsmanship (huge thanks to local artist/friends!), as well as the photovoltaic system and built-in furniture, you may understand where the costs come from.

My philosophy has always been "quality over quantity." With minimal square footage, I can afford to build a tiny house that I would be content to live in forever. I would not be able to afford the same quality on a bigger house, nor can I build one myself bigger than 140 square feet.

To read more about my 'forever' home, check out the interview I gave to Mitchell Parker from HOUZZ. It's one of my favorites! For more photos, click HERE, HERE and HERE

Oh my, Vina's teeny tiny is getting a bit of attention lately:
INHABITAT: Vina's Tiny House is 140sf of Pure Charm
TINY HOUSE SWOON: Vina's Tiny House
TINY HOUSE TALK: Update on Vina's Tiny House, Part 2

And still to come - the next Ojai Quarterly Magazine. Watch for it soon!

Interested in a home tour, design plans, or consultation? Sol Haus Design provides a full range of products and services to help you on your path to tiny living:
PLANS | HOME TOUR | PHOTO BOOK | CONSULTATION

NEW: CUSTOM FLOOR PLANS!
We now offer services for custom designs for tiny houses! Vina will create a design especially for YOU! For $300, this package will include:
* one hour consultation
* floor plans for the main level (and loft if applicable) with furniture & equipment layout
* exterior elevations showing window and door locations

If interested, send an email with your specific needs to achieve the lifestyle you envision in your tiny house. If you already have a trailer, please send the dimensions with the wheel well - very helpful! I will send a Paypal request for the payment, and get started on your CUSTOM design!