This tiny house proves you can live luxuriously in the smallest of spaces.
There's no place like home — or your mini-home at your parents' home. TikTok user Mrnkank (@mrnkank) took a tour of the tiny house they stay in when visiting their parents.
"Here's a tour of my 18-year-old sister's tiny house that I get to stay in when I'm home for the holidays," they said.
@mrnkank My 18 year old sister's Tiny house #tinyhouse #tinyhome #tinyliving #hometour #housetour #tour #home ♬ nhạc nền - Mrnkank
The home features a fireplace, pull-down projector screen, plenty of storage, and a little porch. The TikToker's favorite part is the loft, which is "really spacious up here and it fits a king-sized bed."
Tiny home living isn't for everyone, but it boasts a ton of benefits for those who embrace the unique lifestyle.
A tiny home costs "$30,000 to $70,000 on average to build," according to HomeGuide, but you can save money by converting a preexisting home, like a trailer or bus, into a tiny home. A tiny home is hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper than the median price of a standard home, which is just shy of $400,000, per BankRate.
The average utility payment in a tiny home will be a lot cheaper, too, as heating and cooling a smaller house is a lot less work.
A major con to living in a tiny home is limited storage, but homeowners get creative by utilizing every inch of their space, like underneath beds and staircases. And although tiny home living is usually associated with minimalism, it doesn't have to be. This eclectic tiny trailer, for example, is filled with vintage, steampunk decor.
If tiny trailers and simple sheds aren't for you, don't worry — there are plenty of other home upgrades that'll help lower your utility bills.
To see the biggest difference in your bill, consider switching to solar. Installing solar panels is one of the best ways to save money while reducing your carbon footprint, as it can bring your cost of energy down to or near $0.
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Commenters on the TikTok video loved how spacious the home felt.
"I love the fact that the loft is actually roomy enough to move around," one commenter wrote.
Another user said that "the house is so cute."
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