Meet Sophie, an inspiring young woman who built an incredible tiny home for herself with only $3000. This DIY tiny home is a beautiful testament to her creativity and resourcefulness. Sophie was able to keep costs down by using pre-loved and up-cycled items, giving the house a unique character. Located in Byron Bay, Queensland, the tiny house is surrounded by permaculture gardens and operates off-grid, capturing rainwater and utilizing a solar power system. It truly is a dream home for Sophie.
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Sophie’s tiny house is meticulously crafted inside and out. The idea for the tiny home came about when Sophie realized that the cost of rent and homeownership was becoming unaffordable in the area. With the help of friends and family, she built the house herself, starting with a modest $3000 in savings which allowed her to purchase the trailer for the tiny home. Although she initially planned to complete the build within a year, it took several years of hard work and saving to bring her tiny home dreams to life.
Despite having no previous experience, Sophie enrolled in a course called Woodwork for Women to learn the necessary skills for her project. While her goal was to use exclusively recycled materials, it wasn’t always feasible given her full-time work schedule. Nonetheless, she was able to incorporate beautiful cedar weathered boards, cedar shingles, and reclaimed iron siding, windows, and doors into the build. The tiny house is nestled among trees and greenery, and Sophie even has a small garden for growing vegetables and flowers.
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