I’m excited to share “The Box” tiny cabin with you today.
It’s a 215 sq. ft. home that Ralph Erskine hand built with the help of a friend beginning in 1941.
The goal was to create shelter for his wife and two baby girls on land given to him by a farmer friend.
As you’ll see below it’s just a two-room home.
The family ended up living in it for four years and Ralph later became known to become an influential designer in Sweden, England and Canada.
Simple Living as a Family in a 215 Sq. Ft. Tiny Cabin
Photo by Arvid Rudling
Let me take you inside so you can see what it’s like…
Do you think you could live simply even with a family in something like this? (Personally- I’d love it!)
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The other morning I got this email from a reader on the topic of families and tiny houses.
Here’s what it said and then I’ll give you my thoughts after (and I’d love to read your thoughts in the comments).
If you have a family and you’re thinking of going tiny don’t do it until you read this:
“Hi Alex,
I LOVE your site and am so interested in tiny houses!!! I would live in one today if I could convince my husband. We have a family of 5 (one teenage girl and two 5-year-olds). Would love to simplify our lives and live within our means. I have never seen any of these houses in person and was wondering if you knew of any in _____? We currently live in ______.
Thank you!”
So, what do you think? (share in comments & read what I think below)
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