How One Family Turned a Tiny 770-Sqft Shed Into Their $68K Dream Home

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Natalie and Jordan Holland wanted to build a home for their four children without falling into debt.

Thus, the couple from South Carolina purchased a $68,000 shed and transformed it into their ideal residence.

Living in Houston, Texas , they yearned for more space where their boys could play outdoors.

The pair bought a 16x48-foot shed along with a piece of land in South Carolina.

"We discovered that you can reside in a more compact, aesthetically pleasing home filled with items you adore without accumulating debt," says Natalie, who works as a wedding hair stylist and food photographer. told Realtor.com.

In order to cut costs, they decided to live in the shed during the ongoing construction process. A major factor behind choosing this option was the shed’s mobility.

We chose the shed because it’s portable," Natalie explained to Realtor.com. "You can move it as long as you keep the width under 16 feet.

The shed included four walls, integrated windows and doors, a robust roof, and floor. Inside, two lofts were positioned over the kitchen and living area.

The Hollands managed the inside arrangement on their own, putting up walls, setting up plumbing, and wiring for electricity — even though they had no previous experience in building or designing. Driven to cut costs, they took care of most of the tasks themselves.

The Hollands needed to determine the placement of the internal partitions and incorporate the necessary piping and electrical systems.

Their initial modification involved eliminating the loft situated above the kitchen area, which allowed them to elevate the ceiling to reach its highest point at 11.5 feet.

'This really opens up the space and makes it appear more spacious and lighter,' Natalie commented.

They constructed a stairway that leads up to the raised area where their two older sons rest.

Initially, they opted to remove the loft above the kitchen by increasing the shed’s ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.

"They sit on the floor building with Lego bricks, and because I’m not often upstairs, they can keep their creations out," she explained about the boys’ room.

The two young boys sleep in the same room as their parents, where they fit a crib, a king-sized bed, a dresser, and a closet.

The bathroom, located beside the bedroom, features a combination of toilet, shower, and bathtub, along with a dual sink vanity.

However, it is the kitchen where Natalie sees her biggest accomplishment.

"We really appreciate the spaciousness of the area. Many similar-sized houses often treat the kitchen as more of an afterthought," she mentioned.

However, we understood that the heart of the home is the kitchen, which is why we decided to focus on it first.

The living room includes integrated cabinets, a crystal chandelier, and an extensive dining table.

"Having a home you adore is the quintessential American dream," Natalie stated about the initiative.

'It could be less challenging and costly than most people believe.'

At the same time, YouTube personality Chay Denne, aged 24 from South Carolina, transformed a 40-foot school bus into a habitable area For himself and his colleague.

The overall expense amounted to $57,000, comprising $7,000 for the sold car and the remainder allocated towards the renovation.

Amazon is a favored destination for purchasing what are known as tiny houses. - And they typically cost less than a second-hand vehicle.

In October, they were offering a two-bedroom mobile home complete with an open-concept living area and kitchen, along with a bathroom featuring a toilet and shower, all for $19,000. The unit came equipped with plumbing, electrical systems, and even had a water heater installed.

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