"Entertaining in a tiny house is like trying to throw a dinner party into a walk-in closet. It can be done, but it's rarely enjoyable for anyone involved. A dining table that seats eight simply doesn't exist in a space that barely holds two chairs, and forget about cooking a multicourse meal without playing kitchen Tetris."
"Neither my partner nor I live near our families, meaning we must drive at least seven hours to visit even our closest relatives. In our five years here, we've made the trip over a dozen times. It's rare for others to visit us, though part of me understands. The closest thing to a guest bedroom we can offer is the camper van we used to live in. Otherwise, visiting us requires a hotel stay, adding financial strain to a visit."
Tiny-home living offers cozy minimalism with lower utility bills and less space to clean while compressing life into roughly 400 square feet. After five years in that space, trade-offs extend beyond storage and convenience to deeper social consequences. Hosting becomes impractical because there is no room for a large dining table, and cooking for many requires awkward kitchen maneuvering. The couple uses fold-up chairs and a pop-up dining table for four, but gatherings remain cramped. Both partners live far from family, requiring seven-hour drives for visits and frequent trips. Guests rarely visit because the only local sleeping option is a camper van or a hotel stay, creating financial and relational strain.
Read at Business Insider
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