A couple has lived in a 130-square-foot tiny house for 5 years — here's what a typical week looks like for them

Frank OlitoOct 30, 2020, 00:54 IST

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons live in a 130-square-foot home.Courtesy of Tiny House Expedition

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons welcomed Insider into their 130-square-foot tiny house in Oregon for five days as part of the new "A Week in My Tiny House" series.
In the mornings, the couple has to get ready at different times because of the lack of space.
During the day, the couple learned to be "alone together" because they're often working and relaxing side by side.
In the evenings, the couple watches Netflix on their pull-out TV, they eat outside on their patio, and they sleep in their lofted bedroom.

Many people dream of downsizing and moving into a tiny house, but most don't know what it really takes to call a tiny house a home.

As part of a new series "A Week in My Tiny House," Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons welcomed Insider into their tiny house for a week to show what it's really like living in their 130-square-foot home full time for the past five years. While much of the couple's life in Oregon is similar to traditional living, some aspects are more difficult in the small home.

From the lack of storage space to the constant cleaning, here's what it's like being a tiny house owner for a week.

At the start of their week, Christian Parsons woke up before his partner, Alexis Stephens, to ensure a smooth morning routine.

Getting dressed in the morning. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

Later, Stephens made a latte with her stovetop espresso maker.

Stephens making coffee. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

Parsons and Stephens finished their Monday by working side by side well into the evening.

Stephens and Parsons working together. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

On Tuesday, Stephens started her day by sweeping the tiny house.

Stephens sweeping tiny house. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

In the afternoon, they headed outside to water their plants to continue their day of chores.

Parsons water plants. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

When it was time for bed, they climbed the makeshift staircase to get into their lofted bedroom.

Parsons climbing the staircase. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

On Wednesday, Stephens got ready for a day of filming by brushing her hair in the bathroom.

Stephens brushing her hair. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

Parsons had to get film equipment down from the storage loft to get ready for their afternoon shoot.

Getting equipment from the storage loft. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

At the end of this workday, the couple relaxed by being "alone together."

The couple relaxing. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

Thursday morning, Stephens performed her least favorite task of living in a tiny house: making the bed.

Stephens making the bed. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

That afternoon, the couple went grocery shopping and had to find a place for everything in their small kitchen.

Parsons putting away groceries. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

At night, Stephens and Parsons binged "The Great British Bake Off" on their pull-up TV.

Parsons pulling up the TV. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

On Friday morning, the couple went for a 20-minute walk around their Oregon neighborhood with their dog.

The couple going for a walk. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

To continue their day of relaxation, Stephens curled up in the loft with a book in the afternoon.

Stephens reading in the loft. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

At the end of their week, they took time outside their tiny house to enjoy dinner on the patio.

The couple eating dinner. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

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