Discover the Remarkable Story of a Handy Girl Building Her Dream Home: Only 13 Square Meters! Click to Unveil Her Incredible Journey!
Have you ever dreamed of simplifying your lifestyle, moving from the hustle and bustle of the city to the tranquility of country life? Today’s story may be a source of unexpected inspiration for you!
Paula Eden, a student on the Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Living Practices course, spent time in a cozy caravan surrounded by rural scenery. After graduating, she wanted to return to simplicity, but in her own mini-home. Paula started by visualizing her dream and eventually created her little home on wheels. Now she lives in this 13 square meter space, where she has everything she needs at her fingertips.
Paula’s dream for the house was inspired by the image of a traditional Swedish red cottage, which determined the choice of both the exterior and interior design. Her concept served as the basis for construction planning.
Construction.
Committed to sustainability, Paula used natural materials, avoiding plastic and aluminum, and sought out recycled components, such as the chassis from an old boat trailer.
During the construction process, Paula enlisted the help of her father, a professional carpenter, and sought advice from experienced small home builders, emphasizing creativity and breaking down the process into manageable steps.
Paula’s interest in interiors has led her to prioritize aesthetics over functionality, a rarity in the mini-home world, which values efficient use of space above all else.
Paula’s house is located on a borrowed plot of land on a farm in Småland, on a hill surrounded by pastures, forests and lakes.
Interior.
Once construction was complete, Paula focused on the visual design, choosing a sage green over linseed oil paint as the base color and complementing it with traditional Swedish wallpaper. The restrained color palette and the use of natural wood emphasize the connection with nature.
The cottage has everything Paula needs for a comfortable stay: a place to relax, a table and chairs for eating, reading and working.
Paula lives off the grid, using a wood stove for cooking and heating, collecting drinking water from the farm, storing food in an earthen refrigerator, and collecting rainwater. A small solar panel is installed for electricity.
The ceiling serves as a storage area for important items such as an oil lamp and a harvest basket.
This is Paula’s unique campervan and her unusual choice of life path. What do you think of this story? Would you like to experience life in such a house? Share your thoughts in the comments.
