Some people dream of large houses and mansions, while others find tranquility in little spaces. I feel that for a place to be considered home, it does not have to be large; it only needs to be snug and bring comfort and calm.
Harrison Marshall is a 28-year-old man who had worked in the United States and Africa before deciding to return to his native England. However, it wasn’t long before he recognized that owning a home in London was beyond of his price range due to the exorbitant property prices.
Marshall discovered a solution to live in the country’s capital without paying a fortune for it after much thought. He had the most wonderful concept, and we must say that we adore it.
Marshall’s work as the leader of a tiny architecture firm named CAUKIN Studio consisted of creating structures while minimizing the environmental impact construction had on the globe, so this wasn’t the first time he had to think outside the box.
This man converted a dumpster, which he found for $62 per month, into a home. The dumpster is located in London’s Southwark district.
If you’re curious about what’s inside, we’d be happy to tell you. Among the other features of the dumpster-turned-home are a portable mini fridge, a small sink and a cooktop, and a mezzanine-style bed above built-in storage room for clothes.
Marshall utilizes his local gym for showers and does his washing at a laundromat because it lacks a shower.Marshall uses social media to share details about his daily life with his fans. He paid roughly $5,000 for his modest space, which seems like a steal when you consider that a one-bed flat on the same street costs $2,100 per month.
“Building supplies, including timber, insulation, and fixings, [cost] $4,620 (£3,660), [and] interior furnishing, including storage and a foam mattress, [cost] $380 (£300),” the architect told CNBC.
“With its ups and downs, I’ve turned my living situation into an art piece,” he concluded. “It illuminates the absurdity of London’s housing crisis in a way that makes people laugh and think.”
“[…] I don’t encourage trying to replicate it. I hope to be able to move out soon, but I’m not going to trade it for no funds and a small, wet room.” If you want to see more of this little house, check out the video below.