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Couple's Dream House Is Tiny And Perfect. Oh, And Only $22,000.

Makes you realize how much space we're wasting.

Couple's Dream House Is Tiny And Perfect. Oh, And Only $22,000.
Tiny home in the snow
Tiny home in the snow
Adam Albright-Hanna
By Adam Albright-HannaOct 05, 2024
Adam Albright-Hanna
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Tired of the relentless pursuit of the American Dream, Andrew and Gabriella Morrison sold their home, discarded 90% of their belongings, and spent five months planning a clutter-free, simple lifestyle.

They created "hOMe," a 207-square-foot house that, despite its size compared to sprawling McMansions, contains everything a couple needs to be happy.

"When I first read about the tiny house movement a few years ago, I lit up because reflected before me was a way of life that I had been longing for," Gabriella posted on their website. "Uncluttered, environmentally sane, affordable. Conscious living."

They currently live and work at "hOMe," where they are off-grid and debt-free, using the money saved to travel and enjoy time together as a family.

Tiny home in the snow.Tiny home in the snow.

That's the whole home.That's the whole home.

Upstairs looking down.Upstairs looking down.

The stairsThe stairs

KitchenKitchen

Oven and cabinetsOven and cabinets

Dinner tableDinner table

Looking back from kitchenLooking back from kitchen

Another view of dining areaAnother view of dining area

Upstairs in bed with the guitarUpstairs in bed with the guitar

This article originally appeared on 09.25.17

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