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I stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home for the first time. Here are 10 things that surprised me the most about it.

Joey HaddenFeb 5, 2022, 18:33 IST

The author stayed in a tiny home for two nights and was surprised by how spacious and livable it felt.Joey Hadden/Instagram

  • I recently stayed in a tiny home for the first time and was shocked by how much I liked it.
  • I found the 250-square-foot home on Airbnb and thought it felt quite spacious for its size.
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I live in a 500-square-foot apartment in New York City. So the idea of downsizing never appealed to me until I stayed in a tiny home for the first time.

The author lives in a rental in Brooklyn, New York.Joey Hadden/Insider

During a trip to Miami, I booked a tiny home on wheels that I found on Airbnb. It was full of surprises.

The author sits on the steps in front of the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Since it was advertised as being on wheels, I figured it would feel like a mobile home, but this house didn't look like it was going anywhere.

Cinder blocks are seen underneath the house.Joey Hadden/Insider

Inside, I was surprised that the house felt so much bigger than it looked on the outside.

Outside and inside the 250-square-foot home.Joey Hadden/Insider
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The spacious quality was mostly due to the windows — eight, in fact — an unusually large number for such a small building.

Four of the eight windows are next to the front door.Joey Hadden/Insider

I was surprised to find so many space-saving hacks that all made the home feel larger, including some I'd never considered.

The sliding door leads from the kitchen to the bathroom.Joey Hadden/Insider
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The bathroom was about twice the size of the one in my apartment, which shocked me since the home is half the size of my entire apartment.

The tiny home bathroom's sink and closet.Joey Hadden/Insider

Back in the main room, I wasn't expecting to sleep in a Queen-sized bed.

The bedroom area in the evening.Joey Hadden/Insider
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While a smaller space means less to clean, I wasn't prepared for how quickly and easily the inside can start to look messy.

A wide view of the home first thing in the morning.Joey Hadden/Insider

I used to think that tiny living was only for minimalists, but this home had a maximalist style that seemed unexpected.

Wall storage and decor in the bathroom and kitchen.Joey Hadden/Insider
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The home had a yard full of plants and furniture, and it was much more important to me than I thought it would be.

Tables and chairs decorate two different parts of the yard.Joey Hadden/Insider

Overall, the tiny space felt big enough to live in — and that was the biggest surprise.

The author gets cozy in the tiny home.Joey Hadden/Insider
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