Family of 6 Transforms Simple Shed Into a Stunning Tiny Home You’ll Love the Cozy Details
Their charming ‘shed home’ didn’t just turn out beautifully it transformed the entire rhythm of their lives.
Imagine sharing a single bathroom with four kids under one modest roof. That’s exactly what Kelly and Beau Brotherton embraced and for them, it’s a perfect fit.
Transforming a 16′ x 48′ shed into a warm, inviting home has empowered them to chase their dream of living debt-free all before hitting their 30s.
Beyond crafting their home atop 7 acres of untouched land, they transformed the property into a thriving, self-sustaining farm. Remarkably, they accomplished it all without loans sidestepping debt entirely.
Living in the suburban sprawl of Houston, the couple made a bold move they relocated to Central Texas with one clear aim: to seize financial freedom.
That shift meant downsizing from a spacious 2,000 sq. ft. house to a cleverly converted shed measuring under 1,000 sq. ft.
In return, the family gained 7 sprawling acres, where they now employ permaculture to cultivate a thriving food forest, tend to livestock, and nurture a garden designed to yield 80 percent of their food with the added ambition of generating extra income.
Their shed was dropped off right on their property and served as the bones of their home.
They had to frame it and put up walls, ceiling, and flooring.
The kitchen came to life from an Ikea floor plan. Within it, the Brothertons enjoy full-sized appliances paired with ample countertops and abundant cabinetry.
There are also hanging shelves for extra storage. The kitchen was completed in pieces to avoid having to finance the projects.
The Brothertons crafted a multifunctional kitchen island serving as both prep space and dining table fashioned from a sturdy Home Depot cabinet.
At the time it seated four and the family planned to install a folding leaf to create seating for four more.
The kitchen opens up into a living room where there is an L-shaped couch that fits the whole family.
A ceiling-mounted projector screen elegantly lowers, transforming the space into a cozy family movie haven.
A fold-down secretary desk serves as their compact home office, neatly housing homeschooling materials alongside essential tools for running their business.
There are two lofts on either side of the ceiling, one is for the boys and the other is for the girls.
The bathroom features an oversized IKEA sink, thoughtfully fitted with dual faucets.
Kelly personally laid each tile across the bathroom floor. Just beyond the kitchen, the serene master bedroom awaits.
It’s sectioned off with a pocket door. The bedroom boasts a decent-sized closet that mostly holds winter clothes.
Beneath their bed lies a wealth of hidden storage, cleverly maximizing every inch of space.
A set of steps and a welcoming porch both brimming with concealed storage beneath — lead gracefully to the home’s front entrance.
While currently connected to the main power grid, the family envisions transitioning to solar energy in the near future.
They also get co-op water and are hooked up to the municipal sewer system.
The family intends to add more living spaces, pacing each project deliberately to sidestep loans and remain free of debt.
The laundry room sits tucked within an enclosed space, thoughtfully constructed off the back deck. In the backyard, towering storage tanks capable of holding 5,000 gallons of harvested rainwater provide a vital supply for both the garden and livestock.
By tackling much of the work themselves and progressing the project in stages, the family found they spent significantly less living on this property than they ever did in the suburbs.
The family admits they would have preferred constructing a sturdier foundation, rather than elevating the home on simple blocks.
In time roughly five years they anticipate the garden will yield not just sustenance, but a profitable harvest as well.
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