Opting for a unique approach to housing, a family in Kentucky chose to build multiple small houses rather than one large residence to accommodate their family.
Back in 2015, the Brinks family bought 21 acres in London, Kentucky for $57,000. Instead of constructing a single large house, they opted to build six small ones.
The family appreciated the area’s fewer building restrictions, allowing them more creativity in their construction choices.
Mom Keli Brinks shared with Business Insider: “And because the land was much cheaper than in areas of Tennessee that were closer to the family but more expensive and with restrictions.”
Their property now resembles a miniature village with all the structures close together, complimented by shared amenities like a pool and a fire pit.
Parents Keli and Ryan have their own house – the largest and most expensive in the cluster – which remains quite cozy, featuring a bed on a small mezzanine accessed from the kitchen by a ladder.
This house also includes facilities such as a shower, bath, and toilet.
With the parents sorted, what about their children, Lennox and Brodey?
Each child has their own compact house, designed to meet their personal preferences and needs.
These tiny homes have just enough space for a single room, with a living area and a bed on a small mezzanine to maximize space.
One downside for the kids is that they need to head outside to use the bathroom, which could be quite an adventure during the night.
A pool house serves as a communal space for the family and opens up to the above-ground swimming pool.
In addition to all this, a fire pit is centrally located among the houses for the family to gather around, along with a 64-square-foot office space.
The Brinks family wanted to instill sustainable living values in their children, and they believed this housing setup was a good start.
Keli remarked: “Initially, my husband wanted us all together in one cabin, but I argued on behalf of the kids for their own privacy.”
It’s an intriguing way to live—could you adapt to life in a tiny house?