If you’re struggling to get a leg up on the property ladder and are looking for alternative ways to own a home, take inspiration from Ken and Molly.
The couple, who live in Texas, US, designed their dream home from scratch, at a bargain. But there’s a catch – it has wheels.
It’s the millennial version of a motorhome, complete with a full kitchen, sauna, two dogs and lots of plants, and it cost them just £7,000 to build.
Ken and Molly had the house specially made in Canada and delivered to their desired lot in Texas, moving into their miniature house in 2018.
‘We had our builder, Mint Tiny Homes, construct the home for us,’ the couple told Insider.
‘The company is based out of Canada. It took them roughly four months from contract to delivery.
‘Two of those months they were waiting for the trailer to get delivered, and the remaining two months were actual construction and delivery.’
They put a lot of thought into the layout of their home, aiming for it to offer all the luxuries of a full-sized house, on a smaller surface.
Molly said: ‘The entire build was completely custom built to our needs.
‘We designed the home around two different spaces in the house: the living room and the bathroom.
‘Entertaining our friends and having company over has always brought joy into our lives no matter how big or small of a home we had.
‘We weren’t going to let the tiny home hold us back from sharing our space with our most beloved. We knew that having an L-shaped couch was vital for comfortable seating.’
Built-in storage units lets them hide items from view and save space at the same time.
Molly said: ‘We have a small storage loft above the couch in the living room. This houses some of Ken’s shoes, our seasonal clothing, and work bags.
‘We also have shoe storage under the first three steps in the stairs. Every couch cushion also has storage beneath it.’
As for the kitchen, there’s everything you would normally expect, as well as a laundry area and clever storage space.
Molly said: ‘We have about nine feet of kitchen space in the center of the home, which is plenty for Chef Ken B to get to work.
‘We have a four-inch-wide roll-out pantry between our kitchen countertop and laundry center that holds our dry goods, laundry, and cleaning supplies.’
And finally, the pièce de résistance: the sauna.
Molly said: ‘Prior to us knowing we were going tiny, Ken and I purchased an infrared sauna.
‘When we were talking with the builder, we wanted to make sure we could fit the sauna in the bathroom with ease.’
Ken said: ‘We love our shower — it’s huge compared to some of the other places we lived,’ he said.
‘Most importantly, I love our sauna. It has a spa feel!’
Speaking of their home, Molly said: ‘It’s so bright, airy, and open.
‘All the windows and plants really make the place feel alive. Windows are so important in brightening up a space. We love all the natural light we get from them — that was one of our requirements, actually.
‘We save roughly $8,500 [approximately £7,000] or more a year living in our tiny home. We definitely could save more if we built our own home, bought at a lower cost, didn’t rent an RV spot, and had a free place to park.
‘But we have a pretty sweet set-up and are happy with the money going back into our pockets, and we now own something instead of renting.’
The couple added: ‘We truly enjoyed the downsizing journey.
‘It really is a freeing experience, getting rid of all the excess stuff we convince ourselves we need.
‘As a society, we have become borderline hoarders. We buy and consume without thinking, without purpose.
‘Living in a smaller space really makes you mindful of what you bring in and out of the home.’
Albeit tiny, it’s undeniably a beautiful home.
So… when can we move in?
You can find more photos of Ken and Molly’s marvellous miniature home on their Instagram account.
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