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Natalie and Jordan Holland aimed to construct a house for their four children without succumbing to financial obligations.
Thus, the South Carolina duo purchased a $68,000 shed and transformed it into their ideal residence.
Living in Houston, Texas , they yearned for more space where their sons could run around outdoors.
The pair bought a 16x48-foot shed along with a piece of land in South Carolina.
"We discovered that you can reside in a more compact, yet aesthetically pleasing home filled with items you adore, all without accumulating debt," says Natalie, who works as a wedding hair stylist and food photographer. told Realtor.com.
In order to cut costs, they relocated to the shed and proceeded with the building process. A major factor in selecting the shed as their base was its mobility.
We chose the shed because it’s portable," Natalie explained to Realtor.com. "You can move it as long as you keep the width under 16 feet.
The shed included four walls, integrated windows and doors, a robust roof, and flooring. Within, two lofts were positioned over the kitchen and living area.
The Hollands managed the inside arrangement on their own, setting up walls, plumbing, and electrical systems—even though they had no previous experience in building or designing. Driven to cut costs, they tackled most of the tasks themselves.
The Hollands needed to determine the placement of the internal partitions and incorporate the necessary plumbing and electrical systems.
Their initial modification involved eliminating the loft situated above the kitchen area, which allowed them to elevate the ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.
'This really gives the space more depth and light,' Natalie commented.
They constructed a stairway up to the raised bedroom where their two older sons reside.
Initially, they opted to remove the loft above the kitchen by increasing the shed’s ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.
"They sit on the floor and play with Lego bricks, and because I’m not often upstairs, they can keep their setup out," she explained about the boys’ room.
The two younger boys sleep in the same room as their parents, where they fit a crib, a king-sized bed, a dresser, and have a closet available.
The bathroom, situated beside the bedroom, features a combination of toilet, shower, and bathtub along with a dual sink vanity cabinet.
However, it is the kitchen where Natalie sees her biggest accomplishment.
"We really appreciate the ample space here. In many similar-sized houses, the kitchen often feels like an afterthought," she explained.
However, we understood that the heart of the home is the kitchen, which is why we decided to focus on it first.
The living room includes integrated cabinets, a crystal chandelier, and an extensive dining table.
"Having a home you adore is the quintessential American dream," Natalie stated about the initiative.
'It may not be as difficult or expensive as people think.'
At the same time, YouTube personality Chay Denne, aged 24, who is based in South Carolina, transformed a 40-foot school bus into a habitable area For himself and his colleague.
The overall expense amounted to $57,000, comprising $7,000 for the old vehicle and the remainder allocated towards the refurbishment.
Amazon is a favored platform for purchasing what are known as tiny homes. - And they typically cost less than a second-hand vehicle.
In October, they were offering a two-bedroom mobile home equipped with plumbing and electricity, along with a water heater. This unit featured an open-plan layout combining a living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom complete with a toilet and shower, all for $19,000.
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