I have 2 small vacation homes..Park Models, in the mountains of Pennsylvania. I am renovating one of them and am stealing some ideas from this home to implement in mine. Love it!
@Tammy Johnson I have a feeling it is one of those that if ya have to ask...lol. its gotta be expensive. Why not look on the builder's site they mentioned? I'd bet 150 delivered easily with appliances and furnishings, deck, etc. Clearly budget was not their motivation. Goof for them tho, it looks fab!
Hi - this is Cathy and my partner Chris and I own this tiny house - we are so glad you’re enjoying it! I’d just like to add a bit of information - especially about our dog! She is an old rescue girl, whose name is Pico and she’s been beloved by our family for many years. When we travel or live in CA, what is best for her is to be in her own home, with people she knows and we’ve been fortunate to be able to provide that for her. One of our kids or friends move into our place in the fall when we leave and out in the spring when we come back. It’s good for everyone. Our Yukon home is also very small - a 2 bedroom townhouse with a tiny front and back yard, which makes us appreciate our outside space in CA even more!
Hi Cathy, I just love your video. I live in Southern California and I am two years away from retirement. I have been looking seriously into getting a tiny home when I retire. I want to stay in California, but I don’t know where I would put a tiny home. Where one would be legally able to put one. Could I please ask you, would you be willing, to let me know where in California your tiny home is. Mainly what city or town. I’m so excited to see someone in Southern California who has a tiny home and know that there’s a possibility that I to could have a tiny home in Southern California. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Your home is beautiful and I hope you are willing to share your area. Thank you. 😊
Just as I was thinking " hmm I would like to tell these 2 how much I admire their take on life" Your post came up as I scrolled down.haha. I seriously love your home and attitudes and oh your beautiful art.God bless
So wonderful that you have someone to take care of her when you are away! It means so much and must make your heart a bit lighter knowing your treasured pet and your other home are taken care of when you are away. Great home! God bless.
I know that people say this all the time, but this is the best tiny house I’ve ever seen. And what a huge bonus that lot is! Stunning! Cathy is incredibly articulate. I quite enjoyed this. Thanks.🌹🇨🇦
Omg Cathy you are a stunningly engaging presenter. I can see how you quickly you determine on-the-fly the most clever and efficient way of saying something, but without any hesitation or interruption in your delivery. Brava!
Lovely space and property. I am glad you let Jim put that window in, not sure why - but it works. However, and I have seen so many of these videos, I LOVE that floor! Thanks for the tip on shortening the depth of the hanging space. Of course! Enjoy the "R" word!
Absolutely beautiful! Skipping the lofts, and leaving the tall ceiling helps it to give that spacious feel. I love that it isn’t too plain, or too colorful. Very tastefully done! Even the outdoor area is very functional. Love love love this one!!
Okay...this is the most beautiful tiny house I have ever viewed. The decorating, colors, windows, functionality and purpose ...I I'm so there. This is the one. I love this couple ... they got it! A better quality of life ... no attachment to stuff.
I really love this home, I can’t wait when I make my tiny house. This couple is so inspiring. The speech that they gave at the end was very moving. “You can always make money you can’t make time”
@Actual Angel In early "tiny house" days, TINY was an apt adjective because the dwellings really were tiny. Today I think "tiny house" is more a trend or lifestyle than anything else. This home is stunning, well thought out with beautiful personal touches. But they have more "stuff" than I do in my 1300 s.f. house which is simple & comfy. We're entitled to call things whatever we choose. It doesn't necessarily mean others will see it as such.
@Actual Angel It's a 400sq feet home. It IS small. Just that the way they have laid it out and the furniture they have used make it look a lot more spacious. My apartment is exactly the size of this house but it looks much smaller.
What a lovely home for a beautiful couple. The builders did a fantastic job with the floor plan and all the windows; but what really makes this home shine is the way Cathy chose to decorate it.
They did a spectacular job planning every detail of this home. WONDERFUL job. "You spend what you have." *nods* "Retirement is the luxury of time" What a light bulb moment. *wise words*
Omg, i'm so glad to see someone else agrees about the numbers in relationship to retiring I say exactly what Cathy's says "who says I have to have this much money to retire" I plan to retire at 62 so many people believe they have to 67-70 to retire, then they have to hope that they live long enough to enjoy what they've worked towards all their lives.
Watching my dad grow up and stress about money all the time to find out he only had a year to live because of cancer change his view on life and for me to I believe in having less and enjoying life more in the moment.
Agreed, but some of us, especially if we don't have another person to pool resources with, have to work longer in order to later have enough money to eat and live. Life is a mix of circumstances and choices that have consequences in the later years. You don't need to have "so much money," but you do need "enough" to get by. I appreciate how grateful this couple is for their circumstances. Seem like wise and lovely people.
I really love the brightness, the simplicity, and the little splashes of color this space has. I would bet that these 2 seniors are young at heart. #aspirations
Absolutely beautiful! Skipping the lofts, and leaving the tall ceiling helps it to give that spacious feel. I love that it isn’t too plain, or too colorful. Very tastefully done! Even the outdoor area is very functional. Love love love this one!!
I am remodeling a tiny condo and this was so helpful. Thanks for explaining the cabinets, appliances, etc. Love the black and white theme with colorful decor!!
We LOVE Chris and Cathy's home; it's even more amazing when you get to enjoy it in person. Plus, the residents are delightful. :) Excellent job, Tiny Home Tours!
Lovely couple, lovely home. Absolutely stunning. Who would think this is a tiny home? The location is heavenly adding to the beauty and awesome design of the interior.
@Kathy Hyman I had my kitchen remodeled in 2016 and put in all drawers, except for under the sink and one skinny door for cuttings boards, wire racks and sheet pans. The drawers are awesome!
Stephanie Jo Rountree , Me too! That kitchen has so much storage there's absolutely no need for upper cabinets. More room for art! I love the entire place❤️
What a great couple. Came for the tiny house tour ... left with inspiration about retirement, which is drawing very near for us! Thanks for your hospitality. Beautiful home!!!
I love them too! Too many tiny homes are inundated with windows which, I get that they make maximum use of light, but lack a personal touch in decor. I know that the goal is to downsize but it's nice to see a few heirlooms here and there. Gives it that cozy intimate feeling.
This couple is inspiring me, how to live not dragging "all old baggage" really in literally terms. Living so many years doesn't mean that they need to store all the things that they've got all of their life. By keeping it smartly simple ,they're living a full life of theirs.
The wisdom of years in this couple and their love for each other transcends a peace that makes life worth living. They are like a breeze in Spring that sofly sways the curtains and lets the sunshine in. Would love to meet them. They can teach us all how to live intentionally n with purpose and artistic flair the years we are given.🌸
It’s a beautiful design, very high end, and the lot it’s on is fabulous. The only thing that stood out to me had nothing to do with the house. I just would not build wherever I couldn’t bring my dogs! But otherwise it’s perfect. 💜. Whoops I just saw your post below! I understand because one of my dogs is 15 years old and quite deaf now. She is very set in her ways & I think a move would be hard for her!
I've been watching a lot of tiny homes on you tube and yours is by far the BEST, in space, organization, brightness and no loft. I so love it💓. I would love to have one built in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
classy couple with a classy tiny house! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm glad Pico your pup is loved and cared for but I could never live anywhere where I couldn't have my doggies :D
I keep watching this over and over. That bump-out made all the difference! It gave you more room everywhere than a straight 11ft wide home would have. WOW
Love this house. The light, the art and that big gorgeous yard. I agree with her philosophy on retirement. Know many people still working to reach “that number.” If they wait too long they may have the money but not the health. Would love to view this in person as I live in Coachella Valley although I have no idea where this house is in the area.
This is brilliant! I love the design, high functionality, and open spacious feeling. I also admire the couple’s outlook on time and money - you can always make more money but you can’t make more time.
Enjoyed this so much! Loved your “take” on retirement. Lovely home for such a lovely couple. You are both a delight! Thanks for your tour and words of wisdom.🥰
This was just SO inspiring and life/joy affirming to view. WONDERFUL to see this couple enjoying their lives together. Beautifully done home. WOW. thank you !!
Absolutely a gorgeous home! May be called tiny but it's spacious! Love all the Ikea cabinetry. Ikea here (Canada) has a kind of bad rep, people kind of stray away from anything labeled Ikea. But Ikea has the best storage solutions as you see by the video. Love the outdoor space as well. That is a must for me as I cannot stay inside, I'm a total outdoors person and will stay out as much as possible. For me I absolutely could not live in that community with no pets. I love animals and even have neighbour's animals come over to visit. That's another must in my life. A big thanks to the owners for letting us all into their home and lives. Much appreciated!
The home is absolutely beautiful and you two are adorable thank you so much for showing us your home it is truly stunning!! Bless you both and continue to enjoy your gorgeous, peaceful living space....
Greetings from Barbados. Thank you for inviting me into your home. I love the concept, aesthetics and creativity and innovation of tiny house living. You and your partner have done an amazing job with utilising the space as it reflects your ideas and ideals for a fully lived life
I love your videos, and they are very high quality. I would like to add a suggestion: please don't cut the individual shots so briefly. I find myself wanting to see what the camera is zooming in on, or panning, and just as my eyes begin to grasp it, it's gone and the next image is up. It forces me to constantly stop the video, backup, look at the shot, interrupt the narrative flow, etc. I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this frustrating. I know, you're trying to get as much into the video as possible. And yet, flow and absorption of the content is also important to the viewer. Thanks for all your good work. It's a wonderful contribution to the collective of society, and helping with shifting our perspectives on what is possible in shaping a life with more substantive values-- I'm really sincere about that!
This is a stunningly beautiful and yet also practical tiny home! I've watched many, many videos of tiny homes and this one is so perfect - I'd buy it tomorrow if I could! Also, Cathy & Chris are such lively, intelligent, and friendly people - wouldn't we all want them as friends? Thank you for allowing us into your home and for letting us see the beauty you've created all around you.
I love the color scheme they chose for the interior! Just beautiful and something I would never think of. The paintings & the furniture with little bursts of orange and that navy blue rug play off each other, and the white walls make the colors more vivid!
I love this home! It is so well designed and built. The outdoor space is incredible and blends so well with the home. Thank you for showing us your beautiful home!
I have been binge watching tiny homes for a week now. This is by far the best tiny home I have seen!!! No stupid loft you can't stand up in. Love the decor! Great job. I want one.
"Life is the little things. If you miss that, all of a sudden you wake up one day and realize the big things were pretty far and few inbetween, so what have you really been waiting for?" Great thought - thanks, Cathy!
I love, Love, LOVE this video! Their home and style is so modern, effective and youthful...I want to live there myself, lol. Good for them for planning out there retirement and life so well. Hopefully this can be when I retire. I pray with the wildfires in Oregon and California that the couple (and their property) are safe and well. Great job.
Love this couple and love their home. Very well designed with more than enough storage space that most normal apartments don't even have. The windows bring so much light and airiness to the home and the outdoor area actually doubles the living space. Wondering the cost of this home and lot purchase? Bravo.
Absolutely LOVE everything about this. Beautiful home, beautiful couple! Best quote and takeaway for me: "YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE MONEY, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE TIME."🙌🏾💞
@Cathy R I loved this thoughtful video. I am in such agreement with so many of the comments you made. The little things ARE the big things. And FREEDOM is a really big thing. You and Chris are definitely living large in tiny space. I already downsized once and I am ready for the next level of smaller living. I want to retire, and live in FL and I have been following tiny home channels for a few years. I dont know how to go aBout purchasing a lot, and started looking at lot rentals here in FL. So I need to learn about taxes, insurance, and lot rental fees in different counties in my state of FL . My goal is to purchase a tiny house already built and pay cash. I am currently looking at 2 under $40,000, but the lot rental with amenities is $700/mo, so I would like to look at more affordable land purchase with the hookups ready, or tiny hone already in place. I dont need as much as you have because I am one adult, but I do want a loft for my craft hobby. Appreciate your point of view.
I LOVE them and their home. I MUST have a bathtub though! I LOVE that they have no dishwasher. I have never understood that obsession. They seem to have really peaceful chemistry together and this always make a tour of a tiny home truly a home and more enjoyable! I have been living tiny since my first apartment at age 19. I am now 61, working full time still and earning far above the median income, I live in in 600 sq feet and could EASILY downsize to half that! The less stuff you own, the less stuff that owns you.
A lovely house, very sweet, mutually respectful couple. They were so right to make the quality of the finish a priority. Very liveable design and layout including the outside space.
Awesome episode! For years I’ve loved the idea of a tiny home but wasn’t sure if my husband and I could actually live in one because we both appreciate having our own space, but this is lovely! It’s so bright and cheerful! I love all the windows and the dark floors in contrast to the bright and airy feel of the place. And that kitchen!! It might even inspire me to cook. I doubt it, but anything is possible. Also, where did you get your furniture? There’s really nothing to not love about this house. Oh, and I appreciate the versatility of the shed - genius!
This was a wonderful youtube video full of information. I did miss (or perhaps not) the cost of building this typical model with ideabox. It would be useful for anyone planning on retiring who are hoping to down size to a Tiny home to around 400 sq ft. I appreciated the information on the heating/cooling system very good to know as well as the information on the frig and stove. Great job!
