A couple turned a school bus into a tiny home for their toddler, baby, and dog. Take a look inside the big blue bus.

Joey HaddenFeb 25, 2021, 04:56 IST

Based in Washington, the Storey Tumlin family travels across the country in their tiny home on wheels.Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Sarah Storey and Melanie Tumlin live in a converted school bus with their dog and two kids.
Storey and Tumlin renovated the bus themselves. It has a living room, kitchen, and tiny bedrooms.
Take a look inside the big blue school bus where this family of 5 lives and works.

Moms Sarah Storey and Melanie Tumlin transformed a school bus into a tiny home for their kids Baylor, 2, and Hayes, 4 months, as well as their dog, Lump.

The Storey Tumlin family is seen in front of their tiny home. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Moms Tumlin and Storey bought the 240-square-foot bus in 2019 and renovated it themselves.

Tumlin is seen before the bus renovation. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Storey and Tumlin prioritized having a spacious kitchen and cleverly carved out bedroom areas for each child in their tiny home on wheels.

The spacious kitchen and a kid's bedroom are seen. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Just like any school bus, the first thing you see when you climb up the steps is the driver's seat. But if you look closely, you'll find some of Baylor's toys cleverly hidden in the bus's dashboard.

The entryway of the bus is seen. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Just like any school bus, the first thing you see when you climb up the steps is the driver's seat. But if you look closely, you'll find some of Baylor's toys cleverly hidden in the bus's dashboard.

The driver's seat doubles as the office. The steering wheel is a perfect height and angle to serve as a laptop desk, and the shelving above holds desk supplies, like pens.

Tumlin and Storey's workspace. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

The driver's seat doubles as the office. The steering wheel is a perfect height and angle to serve as a laptop desk, and the shelving above holds desk supplies, like pens.

They try not to work at the same time so that one parent can hang out with the kids.

Hayes is seen on her mom's lap during a workday. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Turn left and you'll see the kitchen and living area where two 4-foot couches sit across from one another.

The living room and kitchen are seen. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

During meals, they put a portable table between the couches.

The living room with the table set up. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Under their cushions, the couches double as storage. One serves as a pantry while the other holds shoes and off-season clothing.

Storage space is seen beneath the storage cushions. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Tumlin said they prioritized having a large kitchen space in their home because they enjoy cooking.

The family poses in the kitchen. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Their kitchen has a two-burner propane stove and an air fryer toaster oven that runs on electricity.

The kitchen counter tops are seen. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Underneath the kitchen cabinets, hidden drawers pull out with more pantry storage.

There is storage beneath the cabinets. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Past the kitchen, there's a bathroom with a compost toilet and shower.

Baylor is seen next to the toilet in the bathroom. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

The kids' rooms are past the bathroom.

Baylor's room is seen from the bathroom. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Each bedroom has three walls. Baylor's room is on the right, and Hayes' is separated by a narrow walkway on the left.

The kids' rooms are seen. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Baylor has a twin-sized bed next to a window. His dog, Lump, usually sleeps here with him.

The family relaxes on Baylor's bed. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

Hayes sleeps across from Baylor in a bassinet next to the closet.

Hayes' room is next to the closet. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Tumlin and Storey's bedroom is in the back, just past the kids' rooms.

Hayes is on the bed. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

As the kids tend to get up in the night, oftentimes Hayes will wake up in the big bed, while Storey ends up bunking with Baylor, Tumlin said.

Baylor and his moms pose on the bed. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

One of the best things about living small is being physically close to one another, Tumlin said.

Tumlin snaps a picture while Storey reads to Baylor. Courtesy of Sarah + Melanie

Tumlin says the closeness helps keep everyone present.

Tumlin and Storey play with Baylor. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

And at the end of the workday, the whole family always plays outside, no matter the weather.

The whole family hangs out outside. Courtesy of Amber Fouts Photography

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A couple turned a school bus into a tiny home for their toddler, baby, and dog. Take a look inside the big blue bus.

Moms Sarah Storey and Melanie Tumlin transformed a school bus into a tiny home for their kids Baylor, 2, and Hayes, 4 months, as well as their dog, Lump.

Moms Tumlin and Storey bought the 240-square-foot bus in 2019 and renovated it themselves.

Storey and Tumlin prioritized having a spacious kitchen and cleverly carved out bedroom areas for each child in their tiny home on wheels.

Just like any school bus, the first thing you see when you climb up the steps is the driver's seat. But if you look closely, you'll find some of Baylor's toys cleverly hidden in the bus's dashboard.

The driver's seat doubles as the office. The steering wheel is a perfect height and angle to serve as a laptop desk, and the shelving above holds desk supplies, like pens.

They try not to work at the same time so that one parent can hang out with the kids.

Turn left and you'll see the kitchen and living area where two 4-foot couches sit across from one another.

During meals, they put a portable table between the couches.

Under their cushions, the couches double as storage. One serves as a pantry while the other holds shoes and off-season clothing.

Tumlin said they prioritized having a large kitchen space in their home because they enjoy cooking.

Their kitchen has a two-burner propane stove and an air fryer toaster oven that runs on electricity.

Underneath the kitchen cabinets, hidden drawers pull out with more pantry storage.

Past the kitchen, there's a bathroom with a compost toilet and shower.

The kids' rooms are past the bathroom.

Each bedroom has three walls. Baylor's room is on the right, and Hayes' is separated by a narrow walkway on the left.

Baylor has a twin-sized bed next to a window. His dog, Lump, usually sleeps here with him.

Hayes sleeps across from Baylor in a bassinet next to the closet.

Tumlin and Storey's bedroom is in the back, just past the kids' rooms.

As the kids tend to get up in the night, oftentimes Hayes will wake up in the big bed, while Storey ends up bunking with Baylor, Tumlin said.

One of the best things about living small is being physically close to one another, Tumlin said.

Tumlin says the closeness helps keep everyone present.

And at the end of the workday, the whole family always plays outside, no matter the weather.