Living and working at the same time from home seems pretty normal these days. But, living and working from a home that is only 272 square feet is not as common as you might think.
Meet Denetra, an independent woman, a Christian-based therapist, a woman of faith, and a tiny homeowner from North Carolina. A while ago, Denetra took the risk and moved into a home designed by Tumbleweed Tiny House. Her Cypress Equator is now a loving home for her and her dog, Molly-Sue.
Meet The Bethany Blue
The house she calls Bethany Blue may seem super tiny at first, but it’s the spirit that lives through Denetra and the house itself that makes it feel big.
It’s a picture-perfect tiny home with white details, trims, and latices against the wonderful blue facade paneling.
Denetra’s Reading Nook
Stepping inside, you can notice that Bethany Blue is much like other tiny homes, with an open concept and lofts above it to maximize the space usage. Here’s Denetra for a scale!
Wood All Over The Place And I LOVE It
Denetra decided to use a combination of light and dark wood inside to achieve contrast and add dimension. On top of everything, black hardware details such as the handles or the kitchen tap add a modern touch.
Small, But Still Decorated Nicely
The kitchen might be tiny compared to some extravagant pieces, but it’s got everything you’ll ever need for a tasteful meal. No one really needs two ovens, a bunch of pans, and whatnot, right?
Lots of shelves and nooks created a place for Denetra’s belongings, and there’s even room for decorations.
A Dash Of Boho
According to her little living room nook by the window, boho style is present, adding warmth to the place.
I love how she found a way to add plants to the house without compromising the space. These macrame plant hangers are so pretty!
Storage Lofts Always Help
What concerns me the most about tiny houses is where to store all the clutter a person has without making it look messy. Denetra found a solution for that too!
By adding baskets and boxes, especially if they’re styled similarly, you can get rid of the clutter, and make the house appear tidy and fashionable at the same time.
Bedroom Loft Showered In Sunshine
The lofts in the tiny home are reserved for storage and bedroom areas. Denetra’s bedroom consists of one big, comfy mattress on the floor and that’s all she needs upstairs.
Despite being put on a loft, the bedroom still has plenty of natural light coming through windows on all three sides. It’s sunkissed and cozy, making it the perfect tiny home bedroom.
Even A Small Home Office Fits!
In these 272 square feet of space, Denetra managed to squeeze in a home office too.
Working as a therapist online, Denterta needed a spot to put down a computer and her desk. It turned out even better than she thought it would be because she gained a home office, a spot where nothing but business is allowed.
I just love how she managed to find a place in the house where she could concentrate on her work whilst being showered by sunlight throughout the day.
What To Do About Storage?
When owning a tiny house, you have to be ready to adapt and bend things around. You don’t get as much storage as you do with normal homes, so you need to act smart. The storage issue is one of the biggest concerns for me, personally.
Seeing Denetra’s smart solutions such as drawers and shelves under the cubicle stairs makes me want to rethink my arrangements at home.
It’s not about owning too many things. When we think about it, we all have too many clutter items, clothes we don’t wear, knicknacks from before, and things we’ll never use again. Why? Why are we slaves to the things? Why do we hold on to items too long?
Take Denetra for a great example of how one strong, independent woman learned to separate what’s important from what’s not and use it as her lifestyle mantra.