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I live with my cat in a 388-square-foot tiny home in a national forest. Here's what it's really like.

Elin SchmidtDec 24, 2022, 17:47 IST

I recently began my tiny-living journey in a national forest.Elin Schmidt

I live in a 388-square-foot custom-fitted tiny home in a national forest.
My home has tons of windows and a deck, which help it feel bigger and brighter.

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I recently made the move from Minnesota to Southern California to reside in my new tiny home.

My tiny home has shown me that I can successfully live with less stuff.Elin Schmidt

My living room has plenty of natural light.

A great feature of all Escape tiny homes is how many windows they have.Elin Schmidt

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My kitchen is quite small, so I added a cart with tons of storage.

My cart has shelves for pans and cups.Elin Schmidt

A board on top of my stove also gives me room to prep food.

I put a cutting board on the stovetop when it's off to get more counter space.Elin Schmidt

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My bathroom is one of my favorite features in the home.

My tub and shower are both full-sized.Elin Schmidt

My bedroom loft is pretty awesome, too.

My bed is cat-approved.Elin Schmidt

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My "closet" is a clothing rack.

I downsized a lot to get here.Elin Schmidt

I use my second loft for storage.

I refer to it as my storage loft because that's what I use it for.Elin Schmidt

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Artwork makes the home truly mine.

My walls are filled with prints and photos.Elin Schmidt

I was worried my cat may not like tiny living, but it's been great for us both.

I have plenty of room for my cat's litter box, food, and water.Elin Schmidt

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My dad even built me a tiny deck.

The stairs also make it easier to enter my home.Elin Schmidt

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