Nestled on the prairies of Alberta, Canada, beside a painted, gray fence and a sprawling cedar tree, sits a tiny little house. At only 14 square feet, this rustic cabin puts most other tiny houses to shame, but it is perfectly suited for its occupant: Quinn, aged 2.
Upon entering the tiny house, you are greeted by a light and airy space, with clean-cut wood paneling and numerous white-framed windows to let in the sunlight and make this house appear much bigger than its meager 14 square feet.
It boasts all the modern amenities, such as an electric stove, sink with hot and cold taps, cordless telephone, doorbell, clock, and chalkboard walls and utensil hooks as added space-saving conveniences. Sprawling counter space provides Quinn with plenty of room for food preparation as she enjoys the view of the giant cedar tree outside her sizable, open-concept kitchen window.
High-vaulted ceilings make the house appear even larger and can accommodate a surprising number of people under it--Quinn's record, to-date, is 3 adults plus herself. "This house has been more than adequate for all my needs," Quinn explains as she tosses her plastic, red snow shovel out the side window and then runs around the retrieve it again. "It is more than enough room for me, and clean up is nearly nonexistent." She pauses to wipe a smear of chalk off her mouth.
Quinn demonstrates the versatility of the house's one-of-a-kind grass carpeting. "It's organic," she says proudly. This unique flooring not only serves as luxurious, all-natural sleeping accommodations, but also an environmentally-friendly plumbing and sanitation solution. As soon as the floor becomes soiled, you simply hoist the house up and move it over a few feet. "Mommy and Daddy do that," Quinn adds. This innovative method not only fertilizes the existing lawn, but prevents the house's occupant from ever having to so much as touch a broom.
Quinn's favorite luxury, however, is that one of the windows boasts sturdy wooden shutters, which are "Optimal," she explains, "for playing peek-a-boo with Mommy."
