Michelle de la Vega Makes Tiny Living Accessible to Everyone

When <a href="http://michelledelavega.com/?category_name=spaces">Michelle de la Vega</a> converted a dusty old garage into a darling Mini House, she had no idea that people all over the world would end up begging her to send them floor plans of her new home. But that is what happened, so as of July this year, the artist will sell as-built digital plans of her 250 square foot <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/green-renovation/">green renovation project in Washington</a>. Michelle purchased a new home but knew she would need help meeting the mortgage payment, so she opted to rent out the main house and convert the outdoor garage into a tiny home that she now lives in.

Michelle de la Vega converted a dusty old garage into a Mini House

Just 250 square feet, the small home is nonetheless bright and expansive

Unable to pay for a general contractor or architect, Michelle involved herself in almost all aspects of the design project

Many furnishings were custom built or recycled

Michelle fuses industrial and domestic design

The loft bedroom is a tranquil space illuminated by soft natural light

Michelle completely stripped and re-painted this old bath and then gave it wooden legs

This is what the garage looked like beforehand