Would you choose to live in a Tiny House?

I mean this kind of tiny house, the ones with wheels, mobile or permanent. I see many videos about them and as years pass, they get better at making them seem cozy and lovely. Personally though, I could if I needed to but don't know if I want to....there's so much one has to consider:

Reduced space

Location

Money saved after the building/buying

Freedom to move it anywhere if mobile

Security

Comfort

Minimalistic lifestyle

Pets

Could you and would you live in one ? Pros and cons?

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kimmy159 · F

I kind of need my space at home. Also because I work from home most days 😁 I also need some space to myself sometimes which I feel would not really be possible there.
But if it’s for a month or so or as a vacation rental then definitely 😁

LilMissAnonyMOUSE · F

@kimmy159 That is why I am also hesitant to consider it. If one lived alone,it's fine and you can always have an extended patio which can be closed up for a studio or homeoffice...but if one lived with someone else, perhaps such a reduced space is limiting and can give a sense of lack of private space which we can need once in a while.

As a vacation rental, even as a summer retreat, I think I would be a lot of fun too ☺

kimmy159 · F

@LilMissAnonyMOUSE I have a husband and an almost 6yo boy who’s very loud and active (which I like mostly). We actually don’t have a big house, I think it’s about 150 square meters of built / living space including the garage, but we all have our own space and a seperate desk/gaming room which is also our guest room lol. I wouldn’t want to go smaller than that as I already felt like we miss having an extra room or more roomier rooms lol. Luckily we do have quite a big garden for our dog and kid or just to relax 😁

LilMissAnonyMOUSE · F

@kimmy159 I perfectly see your point. With a growing family , in case you decide to have more children, downsizing is not very practical. Pets too need space, which is a good thing you have a garden for them to run freely and for your child to play safely. A tiny home could be a bit of a problem for cat owners if they aren't allowed to roam outdoors, they are quick on their feet and may escape and you can lose them, unlike dogs, who you call and they come to you.Having a garage is a plus, especially in areas where the winter can get severe, snow makes your car stall unless protected from it.