Tiny-home resident shares inside look after downsizing from larger house: 'Wanted to live with less stuff'

A tiny-home resident interviewed for her unique, retro-style home arrangement is showcasing firsthand just how rewarding it can be to live in a tiny home. 

YouTube channel Living Big In A Tiny House interviewed a woman named Wendy, who downsized from her former three-bedroom home into a minimalist tiny home. 

She had lived in New Zealand and saw a tiny house being built before attending a 

tiny-home expo, which inspired her to make a full transition to the tiny-home life. 

"I was sick of so much crap in a three-bedroom house and wanted to live with less stuff," she says in the intro to the video. 

The house itself is gorgeous and situated on a lot surrounded by nature — especially kangaroos — and was built from a work pod attached to the home, which allows her to work from home and have an outdoor space. 

The trailer-like appearance of the home makes it stand out among its peers, as well as making it easy to transport if needed. The interior of the house is the pinnacle of minimalism, featuring a narrow yet deceptively spacious kitchen that conceals small storage areas and seamlessly transitions into a seating space that still vibrates with color. 

The bathroom and bedroom carry over this minimalism and even provide an incredible view of the outdoors from the comfort of the sizable bed.  

"Wendy made the bold decision to leave her three-bedroom home behind and downsize into a stunning minimalist tiny house. Her dream was to simplify her life, free up her time, and focus on the things she truly loves, and she has achieved exactly that," the description of the video reads. 

Tiny houses have become increasingly popular over the last few years as an alternative to modern living, offering a unique living experience that is perfect for saving money. 

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No two tiny homes are the same because you can truly customize them to your liking and to fit your needs. Because they require fewer materials to build and require less water and energy because of their size, you can not only make them for a fraction of the price of a normal home, but save too, as they pay off in the long term. 

These practical homes accentuate their natural surroundings, use less energy and water, require fewer building materials, and retail at far lower prices than conventional housing. The cost to build, on average, is less than one-tenth of that of traditional homes, at $23,000. When factoring in homeowners insurance and taxes, those savings are magnified.

Commenters loved the home. 

"Wendy's home is an absolute stunner," one said. "I love the way this has been done with the twin trailer design. It's such a great way of adding space and function to the home while also making it so easy to move if needed. Very clever indeed!" 

"That second trailer is a game changer," said a commenter. 

"Wow, just when you think all the ideas for tiny homes must have been thought of, here is another unique idea," said another. "Loved it."

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