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Couple’s Tiny House Financial Freedom


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This is the story of Laurel and Brandon’s first tiny house. They built it so that they could create financial freedom and the ability to pursue their dream careers and hobbies.

They’ve been living tiny for 5 years now, and have even built other tiny homes which they’ve sold! Besides that, they enjoy nature, their hobbies, and the freedom that their lifestyle offers. Get to know more about this tiny house and their story in this full video tour below. Big thanks to Jenna of Tiny House Giant Journey for sharing the story.

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They Built Their First Tiny House… And It Was The Foundation For Their Dream Life

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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Much of the wood used for building this tiny house came from Brandon’s family’s property, so there’s also a lot of history in it, he said. Plus, it’s local which makes it all that extra special, right?

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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Here’s the workspace and living area inside their beautiful tiny home.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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There’s the ladder on the left to climb up to the storage area… Do you see the beautiful stained glass window?

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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Here is their custom storage couch. They designed/built it themselves.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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And here is their table. It folds into this compact side table whenever they don’t need it which saves space. Cool, right? There are even drawers on the sides.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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On this side of the house are the storage stairs, kitchen & laundry area, and bathroom.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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A closer look at the kitchen…

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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The stove…

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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Washing machine…

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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And the bathroom with composting toilet.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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I love the sleeping loft because of the skylight. Getting to stargaze up here would be really special.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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On the other side, there’s some storage shelf space.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

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This is a truly charming house…and there’s a lot more to learn about it so please be sure to watch the FULL video tour below.

24x8.5ft Beautiful Craftsman Tiny House Offers Financial Freedom

Images via Tiny House Giant Journey/YouTube

VIDEO TOUR & INTERVIEW – How This Couple Built Freedom w/ Their own Tiny Home

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Video Tour | Tiny House Giant Journey | Instagram | Website | Laurel IG | Brandon IG

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Alex is a contributor and editor for TinyHouseTalk.com and the always free Tiny House Newsletter. He has a passion for exploring and sharing tiny homes (from yurts and RVs to tiny cabins and cottages) and inspiring simple living stories. We invite you to send in your story and tiny home photos too so we can re-share and inspire others towards a simple life too. Thank you!
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  • Beth Grant-DeRoos
    September 7, 2019, 3:00 pm

    Looks like a well made THOW. One thing we notice ALL our THOW peers have in common with us is their need for shed roofs which allow for a higher roof area in the sleeping loft so you can stand up a bit rather than crawl to the bed. Even more so if you are age 50+ or are unable to put pressure on a knee.
    And we also agree, having a real couch that is comfortable to sit on and welcoming to visitors is a MUST. Nothing screams ‘you are not welcome here’ more than a stiff uncomfortable couch in a THOW.

  • Fred
    September 7, 2019, 3:36 pm

    Noticing the stairs with the storage spaces inside of them.
    Was just a few years ago Alex showed us one in one of his articles….now E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E includes those in their tiny house.
    Way to sway the movement, Alex. -b

    • Eric
      July 27, 2020, 6:16 pm

      Define a few years. I’ve been following Alex since 2012 and I recall seeing storage built into the stairs then. So its not a new phenomenon. And really, why wouldn’t you do that. Tiny houses need to maximise the utilisation of the space that they have.

      • Fred
        July 27, 2020, 9:10 pm

        …to some of us, 2012 is “a few years ago”…maybe even longer ago.
        It all depends on where you see the view.

  • maria
    September 8, 2019, 6:17 am

    Well I hate compose toilets. I would put in a RV low flush toilet. How big is this house? Is it 26×8.6? They build these and sell them,so how much do they sell them for? Also I would bring the door flushed with the front of house to give more room inside and add a 4 foot wide porch to the front of house. Great job Guys!

    • Eric
      July 27, 2020, 6:21 pm

      But… doing it the way they have would probably maximise the length of the house to allowable limits, and the nook entrance-way provides a modicum of shelter during inclement weather.

  • C Dorman
    September 8, 2019, 7:18 pm

    Yes people over the age of 55 years old need a REAL sofa sofa. I look at pictures of sofas in other tiny homes and they look so so uncomfortable. I would in a L-shape so you can relaxed and enjoy. So important.

    • Alex
      September 9, 2019, 7:54 am

      Don’t blame you one bit! I think this is oftentimes an issue that is overlooked due to the excitement of going tiny. I’m glad you brought it up.

  • Kathy Handyside
    November 22, 2019, 8:07 pm

    I wish I had the wherewithal to move to a tiny house friendly state. I’m stuck here in Michigan with its restrictive municipalities and their stupid oppressive minimum square footage requirements! If I could have a tiny house, either on wheels or not, I would be free of financial worries.

    • Fred
      November 22, 2019, 8:21 pm

      Kathy,

      You could do a Tiny House on Wheels (aka “THOW”) and use it as a camping trailer to start with, while you remain living in your current abode.
      Would allow you step into the Tiny House thing at your own speed…would also allow you “tweak” certain aspects of your Tiny Palace as you use it.
      By the time you’re ready to take the plunge, you’ll have a place that is just perfect for you!….then feel free to invade my neck of the woods, who allow Tiny House living (Washington State).
      Hope to see you soon. =)

      • Eric
        July 27, 2020, 6:23 pm

        Tiny Palace. I Like That. Can I trademark it? lqtm

        • Fred
          July 27, 2020, 10:05 pm

          Too late Eric, I already did….now you owe me for using it without my permission.

        • Eric
          July 28, 2020, 4:27 am

          @Fred: Really? REALLY???

          I challenge you to a duel with wet soggy newspapers… winner gets… oh,wait, darrrrn. 😂

        • Fred
          July 28, 2020, 10:19 am

          Oh now Eric, don’t be a sore loser….just pays me my money.

  • Steveinsandiego
    February 18, 2020, 6:28 pm

    Hmm, tiny house on wheels, which, generally speaking, must be moved periodically. Do the owners usually drive a $60k pick-up? Ive always figured tiny houses were for lower income folks, but at anywhere from $50k to 100k+ to build one, and a substantial truck, yer talkin’ a chunk of change that a $15/hr wage earner probably doesnt have.

  • David Michael
    June 21, 2020, 2:03 pm

    What a charming tiny house. Love it! And with a washer yet. Porch. Great use of land space. Congrats.

    I think that The Tiny House Blog people need to do a thorough summary of the country’s realities of tiny home rules and regulations state by state, and then county by county. I’ve talked with several people who got excited, bought or built a tiny home, but had problems about where to put them. What states are leaders of this movement and provide a great place for living in small houses? Personally, I would buy the land first and then build the house around that, which is what we did for our three acre estate when we were rich, famous, and working. Now we are rich in time, retired, and eager for projects like building a tiny home. Actually, we did it a little differently, moved to a cozy apt on a golf course, and converted a Promaster Van into our traveling tiny home. Works great!

    • Natalie C. McKee
      June 23, 2020, 6:27 am

      David we’d loved to see your van! Send me an email at [email protected].

      The tough thing about the tiny house regulations is they differ down to zones within towns, and they are always-changing. By the time we had gone through every zone in the US, something would have changed in the towns we started with. It would be awesome as a resource, but we’d need a large team to try and accomplish that.

  • Marsha Cowan
    January 19, 2021, 6:24 pm

    This house is so cute! I love it. The kitchen cabinets are a pretty color. The washer is pretty, too, I wouldn’t even cover it up. In fact, imagine it the same color as the cabinets with a little paint. Just a thought.
    The loft is nice, and your sofa looks very comfortable. I love that front window! It’s a really nice tiny home.

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