If you’ve ever imagined (or dreaded) living in a tiny house, you’re in good company. People have strong and varied opinions about small-space living, so we reached out to a couple who have lived in an 188-square-foot home for more than two years to answer all the questions you’ve been wondering about. We learned what’s delightful, what’s challenging, and everything in between. Also: we hit a sentimental milestone at our house, and Sherry has finally embraced a decorating trend she’s been curious about.
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What’s New
- We’re planning a full blog post this week with photos and details about our son’s bedroom update. Above is a sneak peek at his new big-boy bed — a daybed that’s working really well for the space.
- A complete source list for the room will be in the upcoming post, but here are a few quick items: his sheets, the wall sconces, a gray bolster pillow, the bee pillows, and the artwork. The wall color is Going To The Chapel and the built-ins are painted Senora Gray (both by Benjamin Moore).
- Before the update, the room was largely unchanged since 2014 — except for a recent discovery that our son could peel off the “T”-shaped wall decals. That prompted a refresh sooner than expected, and the decals are finally gone.
Tiny Home: 188sqft
- To learn more about Mandy and Kevin of 188sqft, visit their blog and follow them on Instagram. They share renovation details and candid insights about living small.
- Their site includes impressive before-and-after photos from their renovation work.
- For a clearer sense of how their tiny home functions for them and their pets, watch their house tour video below.
- Mandy also shared several tiny-family accounts they enjoy following. These creators show how to balance small spaces with children and make clever use of compact living:
- Tiny Shiny Home
- Mali Mish
- Our Vie
- Our Home On Wheels
- Demi-Brooke
We’re Digging
- Sherry picked up a 10″ x 10″ pink letterboard for the beach house that we love. It’s a compact, playful accent that’s available in several colors.
- For letterboard inspiration, Letterfolk’s Instagram is full of creative ideas. They offer boards in multiple sizes and frame styles for different needs.
- For smart lighting, we tested a starter pack that included two bulbs and a hub. It was a thoughtful gift under our family’s $50 limit and may be worth watching for price drops.
- To clarify the Philips Hue lineup: the White & Color Ambiance bulbs offer full color and adjustable white tones; White Ambiance bulbs allow variable white tones; and White bulbs provide a single soft-white option. The bulbs we chose have a standard shape that fits familiar fixtures.
If you’re trying to remember something we featured in a previous episode, check our master list of “We’re Digging” picks from past shows to find links and notes in one place.
Finally, thanks to Grove Collaborative for sponsoring this episode. New members can receive a free $30 gift set (including a tin caddy and Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning products shown below) when they sign up and place a qualifying first order.
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