How One Family Turned a Tiny 770-Sqft Shed Into Their $68K Dream Home in South Carolina

Thus, the couple from South Carolina purchased a $68,000 shed and transformed it into their ideal residence.

Living in Houston, Texas , they yearned for more space where their boys could run around outdoors.

The pair bought a 16x48-foot shed along with a piece of land in South Carolina.

'We found out that you can live in a smaller home that's beautiful and full of things you love without going into debt,' Natalie, a wedding hair stylist and food photographer, told Realtor.com.

In order to cut costs, they relocated to the shed and continued with the building process. A major factor behind selecting the shed as their base was its mobility.

We chose the shed because it’s portable," Natalie explained to Realtor.com. "You can move it as long as you keep the width under 16 feet.

The structure included four walls, integrated windows and doors, a solid roof, and flooring. Within, two lofts were positioned over the kitchen and living area.

The Hollands managed the interior design on their own, setting up walls, plumbing, and electrical systems—even though they had no previous experience in building or designing. Driven to cut costs, they performed most of the labor themselves.

The Hollands needed to determine the placement of the internal partitions and incorporate the necessary plumbing and electrical systems.

Their initial modification involved eliminating the loft situated above the kitchen area, which allowed them to elevate the ceiling to reach its highest point of 11.5 feet.

'This really opens up the space and makes it seem more spacious and light,' Natalie commented.

They constructed a stairway up to the raised area where their two older sons reside at night.

Initially, they opted to remove the loft above the kitchen by increasing the shed’s ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.

"They sit on the floor building with Lego bricks, and as I’m not often upstairs, they have the freedom to keep their creations out," she explained about the boys' room.

The two younger boys sleep in a shared room with their parents, accommodating a crib, a king-sized bed, a dresser, and a closet.

The bathroom, located beside the bedroom, features a combination of toilet, shower, and bathtub along with a dual sink vanity.

However, it is the kitchen that Natalie regards as her most significant accomplishment.

We really appreciate the spaciousness of the area here," she commented. "In many similar-sized houses, the kitchen often seems like an addition rather than a central feature.

However, we understood that the heart of the house lies in the kitchen, which is why we decided to focus on it first.

The living room includes integrated cabinets, a crystal chandelier, and an expansive dining table.

"Having a home you adore is the quintessential American dream," Natalie stated about the initiative.

'It could be less challenging and costly than most people believe.'

In the meantime, YouTube personality Chay Denne, aged 24 from South Carolina, transformed a 40-foot school bus into a habitable area For himself and his colleague.

The overall expense amounted to $57,000, comprising $7,000 for the old vehicle and the remainder allocated towards the refurbishment.

Amazon is a favored destination for purchasing what are known as tiny homes. - And they typically cost less than a second-hand vehicle.

In October, they were offering a two-bedroom mobile home featuring an open-plan layout combining the living room and kitchen, along with a bathroom complete with a toilet and shower, all for $19,000. The unit came equipped with plumbing, electrical systems, and even included a water heater.