I live in a caravan & it’s so tiny I can’t even stand up in my bedroom – but my bed would swallow up the living room
TINY homes may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but one woman has truly made her small space work for her – even if it means she can’t stand up straight.
Bresha Jeanae lives in a cosy home where she often has to crawl or bend over to reach her bed.
While not all areas of her home have low ceilings, her bedroom stands at just three feet six inches high, making movement quite challenging.
Due to the low ceiling in her bedroom, there’s no space for a full bed frame or the usual bedroom furniture.
But Bresha, who is from Houston, Texas, has still managed to make her space cosy and inviting with a few charming touches, like snug bedding and cute bedside tables.
And while raising the roof is technically possible, it’s just not on the cards for Bresha right now.
She also has managed to squeeze in a kitchen downstairs, bathroom and dressing room.
Taking to her TikTok page @breshajeanae, she shared a video which gave an “honest” tour of her home.
Talking in the video, she reveals that she wants to show her followers what her room looks with a 0.5 lens – which managed to fit the entire room in one shot – and without it.
She says: “I live in a tiny home.
“I just realised that I’ve never shown the tiny house without using the 0.5 lens.”
Bresha continues: “Okay, so here is the living room with the 0.5 lens and without it.
“Wow, that’s such a drastic difference.”
She then shows the staircase, kitchen, bathroom, backroom and loft area that leads to the loft with the 0.5 lens and without it.
Talking to her viewers, she says: “Now, I hope you understand why I refuse to put my bed down here.
“My bed is queen-size, and it would literally swallow this whole room.
I could but idk [I don’t know] I like the loft
Bresha Jeanae
“I would barely have anywhere to walk.
“Hopefully, this helps you guys realistically see how big the tiny house actually is. It’s 399 square feet.
“I feel like the 0.5 lens videos have made it look way bigger than it actually is.”
Many people rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “If you did say move into that room, that is your makeup room, what if you got a bed mounted to the wall that lifted up when you didn’t need it?”
But Bresha replied with: “I could but idk [I don’t know] I like the loft.”
Another complimented her abode by writing: “Love it so much.”
Whilst someone else said: “Thank you for sharing your tiny home journey.”
Despite the size of her house, a fourth wrote: “It’s still gorgeous!”
And another fan reassured her by adding: “Your home works. Don’t worry about [it].”
Why I could never live in a tiny home
Tiny homes are getting increasingly popular in the UK, especially in the cost of living crisis when first-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder or current homeowners are having to pay ridiculous interest rates on mortgages.
But Rebecca Miller, Fabulous’ Associate Editor, has shared why living in a tiny home would be her idea of a nightmare.
“I’m currently in the process of selling my flat and buying a house, and as I pack up all my belongings, I’m worried where it is all going to go – there is so much stuff!
Fortunately, I’m very privileged to be buying a house with more square feet than my current flat.
But it got me wondering, could I ever live in a small space? And the answer is no.
- Less personal space
Living with another person immediately cuts down on personal space, but remove several rooms, and I’d be left with only the bathroom as my sanctuary. I’m not sure I’d be able to cope!
- Less storage space
I’m like a magpie, I like collecting pretty things, and I like my belongings to be organised. With limited storage space, I’d find it really hard to keep everything neat and tidy.
- Can’t play host
One of the joys of being an independent adult is being able to host – friends, family, overnight stays, and dinner parties. Where would I gather everyone for a Sunday lunch if my table only sat two? Not to mention, how would I cook a Sunday lunch?
- No room to grow
Both as an individual, as part of a couple and also my hobbies, can be restricted by physical space. When I first moved into my flat, I was overjoyed at having my own balcony, and it has been a space where my love for gardening has grown. Five years on, my balcony is now overflowing with plants, and I’ve had to set up a mini propagator in the living room!