A couple lives in a 210-square-foot tiny home on wheels with their son and 2 dogs

Samantha GrindellJun 11, 2020, 04:06 IST

Tim and Shannon Soine are living in a 210-square-foot tiny home with their son and two dogs.Shannon Soine

Tim and Shannon Soine live in a 210-square-foot tiny home on wheels with their infant son and two dogs.
The house consists of a kitchen and living area in one big space, with a small bathroom that doesn't even have a door.
But the home has more than enough space for the Soines, and Shannon said it's made taking care of an infant easy because everything the family needs is nearby.
"We're enjoying our time more because it's actually ours now," Shannon told Insider of living tiny.

Tim and Shannon Soine live in a 210-square-foot tiny home with their infant and two dogs.

Shannon Soine had the idea to live tiny. Shannon Soine

The Soines built their house in 2014, and they moved into it a year later.

The Soines have lived tiny since 2015. Shannon Soine

The home's interior has an open-concept layout.

The house is made up of one big room. Shannon Soine

The big kitchen window brings light to the space, which is a big bonus for Shannon, who loves plants.

Shannon decorated the home with plants. Shannon Soine

Shannon describes her decor style as "jungalow" because of the plants.

Plants are an important addition to the home's decor. Shannon Soine

The couple pulls their bed into the living space at night.

The bed is stored during the day. Shannon Soine

Nico sleeps nearby in a bassinet.

Their son sleeps in a bassinet. Shannon Soine

Across from the living space, there's a small office and a closet area.

The closet area is multi-functional. Shannon Soine

A small wet bath sits at the back of the house.

The bathroom doesn't have a real door. Shannon Soine

"Everything about the main living space is so wonderful to us," Shannon said.

The family loves the living space. Shannon Soine

And outside, the family has a large patio area.

The patio makes the space feel larger. Shannon Soine

"We also love how quick and easy the house is to clean and maintain," Shannon said of why her family likes the house.

The home is easy to clean. Shannon Soine

Shannon said they've been surprised by how well they've adjusted to having Nico in the house with them.

There's plenty of room for Nico in the small space. Shannon Soine

But the couple is hoping to have another child, so they're planning to move to a bigger space soon.

They're building a new home. Shannon Soine

"I think anyone can downsize if they don't go to an extreme," Shannon said.

Downsizing involves purging your belongings. Shannon Soine

The Soines encouraged people to really think about why they want to live tiny before they do it.

They have no regrets about downsizing. Shannon Soine

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