Many of us wish that we had more money to throw around. In fact, I wish I had enough money to build a giant vat filled with gold coins that I could dive into — just like Scrooge McDuck. Though, diving into gold coins may hurt.
Perhaps it would be nicer to have a large vat filled with expensive cashmere scarves. The cashmere would all be from an eco-friendly goat farm where all the proceeds from the sale of the magical-feeling fabric would be donated to a fund that cures every fatal disease in existence. I’d also donate 20 of my comfy scarves to 20 cold kitties in need every month, making every kitten in the world a little bit warmer and fuzzier.
Yeah, that’s what I’d do. And it seems like a better use of my money. That or building a movie theater in the middle of the desert.
Of course, I don’t have a mortgage to pay off. Nor do I have to travel for work.
But not everyone is so lucky. Some people have to do some pretty crazy things to make ends meet. One couple in Portland, OR decided to take the decaying shed in their backyard and flip it into a money-making machine. Or at the very least, a mortgage-and-travel-paying-off machine.
Jenny and Michael had to travel a lot for their jobs and had a mortgage that needed to be paid. So, they decided to flip their backyard shed — which was too small for a car — into a lovely, tiny home. They then listed this home on Airbnb, a company that lists available rooms for out-of-towners to rent in lieu of a more expensive hotel room.
Check out how this couple transformed a rotted shed into a stunning tiny home. Make sure to SHARE these inspiring pictures with everyone you know!
This was the couple’s shed, a 350-square-foot development just rotting away in their yard.
Then Jenny and Michael got a brilliant idea — flip it! They would turn it into a cute backyard cottage.
The couple travels a lot between Los Angeles and Portland for work and it's pretty expensive. So, they figured, why not help others with more affordable accommodations while helping to pay off their own high costs?
After all, they lived within walking distance of many restaurants, bars, and shops. So why not? They went ahead and gutted the place.
The results are astounding! Wait until you see what’s inside!
They certainly made the most out of 350 square feet! The small home is big in comfort.
High ceilings make the house feel more spacious.
There’s a fully functional kitchen — so guests can save money on costly restaurant bills.
The house also gets tons of natural light.
There’s a beautiful bathroom.
Don’t forget about a large, cozy bed in an upstairs bedroom.
It was very important to Michael and Jenny to build a sustainable place for people to stay.
They used as many reclaimed material as possible. The flooring and siding were salvaged from high-end construction jobs. The windows were salvaged from a horse farm in Oregon. The stove and fridge were sourced from the Hood River History Museum. And the rug was donated from the Falcon Arts Community.
They used old sacks as pillow cushions.
This mirror is also salvaged.
They used old, wooden boxes for storage as well.
The couple certainly created a comfy, cozy, and creative small home!
Would you rather stay in this small home than a hotel? Let us know in the comments and make sure to SHARE this with all your friends and family!
