Sometimes it feels like the four of us are on top of each other, even when we're in separate rooms, so I can only imagine what it'd be like to share a 360-square-foot house with a wife, a 9-month-old, and a dog. (Day one: get rid of dog.)But that's what one California family is doing, and the LA Times has a photo essay that shows what can be done (as well as avoided) in tight quarters.
The house, which is really just a garage with a garage-sized living space above, would barely fit all of Sasha's plastic produce and her two shopping carts, and by the time either of my kids learned how to walk, they'd probably be walking on the ceiling out of restlessness.
You also have to understand that this is not just some family doing their best during tough times, and is a way to inspire belt-tightening families to "live smaller." A few things to note...
First of all, one of the opening statements — "The space is arranged for maximum efficiency but maintains the vibe of an artist's loft with a carefully edited selection of contemporary art and midcentury Danish and Italian furniture" &mdash immediately tells you that we're not talking about your average suburban family. The essay mentions a number of lighting and furniture designers, and the only one I've heard of (as well as the cheapest, most likely) is IKEA.
The parents and child share the queen bed. Not sure how long that's going to last, or how many folks would be into that.
The couple are saving money by renting the place for only $1,000 a month, but they can make rent just by selling a couple of items from their minimalist but chichi and expensive men's clothing store, South Willard. Sample items: a $178 pair of "running sandals," a $48 blue T-shirt, and a $350 pair of black pants. Read more...
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