I moved into a tiny home one year ago but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be – doing laundry is total hell for starters
MORE and more people are opting to ditch their spacious homes in favour of something much smaller in a bid to save their hard earned cash.
But according to one influencer, living in a tiny home isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Roksana Janiszewska, who goes by Roxi, moved into her tiny home along with her partner one year ago after building it from scratch.
Like many, moving into the tiny home was a money saving move for Roxi, who has made a name for herself online by posting videos on her YouTube account .
Alongside her partner the influencer is in the process of building her forever dream home, so added the tiny home to the site to save money during construction.
Despite the tiny home being kitted out with all the mod-cons you could want and being specifically built for purpose, Roxi confessed tiny living isn't for her.
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"It's a pretty small space however it's been strategically designed to house everything we could possibly need," she explained in a recent video.
But has time has gone on Roxi confessed she has realised what she's missing out on.
The main issue is the laundry set up, since there's no space to dry clothes making it hard to keep up with washing clothes.
It's something that's not really discussed when it comes to tiny homes, Roxi said, but it's become the bane of her life.
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In fact, the influencer confessed that last winter she was left with an "embarrassing mound" of laundry.
"As quick as we were doing the laundry it wasn't drying fast enough," she explained.
The situation got so bad that Roxi "dreaded putting new clothes on" since she knew she's be left with more laundry to get through.
The lack of storage space in the pad has also been a huge problem, and it's something Roxi said she'd change if she could redesign the home.
Although there is some small cupboards for cleaning products, there's no where near enough space for other random bits and bobs.
The wardrobe situation has become overwhelming too, and clothes are literally falling out of the small space.
And while going for a tiny home with floor to ceiling windows seemed like a great idea at the time, the space gets far too hot in the summer, Roxi addded.
"We love the view, we love the light that comes through it, but we do not love the heat.
"As you can imagine, on a hot summers day it feels like a greenhouse in here," she said.
That said, there are some positives to living small too, according to Roxi.
Because the tiny home was built to order, Roxi was able to position it exactly how she wanted to get the most light.
And the open plan designed has been a huge plus too, she added, since it makes the most out of the room.
After sharing her tiny home experience, people were keen to help Roxi make the most of the space and suggested some things she could do to upgrade her home.
One commented on the video: "I know the sofa is from your old house, but for this space I would of got one with storage inside of it.
"Also you have room under your table - you can either get some wood planks and place them on those bars, it will create another level for putting things there or you can get some slim boxes for under it.
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And a second wrote: "To dry your laundry easier and quicker you might want to get dehumidifier and do it in the bathroom.
"Also you can fit reflective film on your windows to block most of the sunlight coming through. Hope that helps."
Tiny Homes FAQs
The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.
What is a tiny home?
Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
As long as the tiny house doesn't exceed 19.8m x 6.7m in size, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. Therefore, tiny houses are classed as legal additional living space.
Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?
The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.
