She Lost Her Apartment Then Built This Stunning Tiny House For Her and Her Daughter!

The rental market is tough and many live in constant threat of having their sense of housing security pulled from under their feet. When Cat was told that her apartment had been sold and she needed to find a new place for her and her daughter to live, she responded by building a dream tiny house which gave them both the security and the lifestyle they desired.
Now parked up on a rural property in Queensland, Australia, the tiny house has become an incredible home for Cat and her daughter. They live in community amongst friends on a beautiful section with plenty of space around them.
And their home is absolutely charming. Well designed to give both Cat and her daughter space and filled with beautiful elements that give this house a true sense of home, Cat has created not only a safe place to call home for her family, but also the freedom for her and her daughter to live an intentional life of their choosing.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
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[@livingbig]

This is such a beautiful home that Cat has created for her and her daughter. Beyond the design I love all the little touches that truly make this house a home. We hope you enjoy the tour and their story! Thank-you for watching and supporting our channel. With Love, Bryce & Rasa

[@louisemeyn8321]

Stunning home and surrounding nature

[@DawnOldham]

I'm so glad you chose this house to feature. It's just lovely. And the spot she found looks like something out of the Hobbit's shire! Her home is nestled in a patch of grass with interesting hillocks and trees surrounding it! ❤ Love, love, love it!

[@user-nq5eb4ol7c]

Es una hermosa e increíble elección en personalizarla para su nueva vida familiar. El lugar elegido es hermoso!!!. Me gustaría que explicarán en próximos videos, cómo solucionan temas prácticos a consulta en el diseño (almacenamiento de insumos escenciales como comida, los artículos de aseo diario, cómo solucionan el funcionamiento de una lavadora (artefactos eléctricos) al interior del baño junto a una ducha considerando el vapor y humedad). Muchas gracias por esta presentación. Espero con ansias los próximos videos. Nuevamente muchas gracias...desde Chile 🇨🇱❤

[@juderickman8275]

Many features from Shay’s design. I love the Oliver’s and the macramé gate. It’s lovely and clean and still warm.

[@user-wd4ss9pc3n]

Yes but nobody comment about how lucky she is for having that friends which offered that piece of land for the house .!!!!

[@tikitribe5715]

Yes, that is the barrier that prevents many of us from downsizing. 😕

[@bringezk]

@@tikitribe5715 it would be nice if people could get together & purchase land for tiny homes. That way they can build a community of like-minded people & showcase how downsizing is good thing. Only problem is local council/government bureaucracy - usually about how to regulate & tax it!

[@Gg23beme]

It sounded like she paid something to the land owner but I couldn’t catch it? 🤔

[@louisegogel7973]

@@Gg23beme She is renting the space from them and the building of the pad to put the trailer on was part of their rent upfront because it’s a permanent investment for the friends.

[@michellewinkler3985]

@@louisegogel7973 I'd be scared to do this. What if the friends want to move someday and the new owners don't want to rent?

[@testcitsl1468]

She doesn't stop smiling... it is so refreshing to see a person giving such calm vibes

[@ariel393939]

Yep, and I wouldn't stop smiling either, if I had this beautiful tiny home, on that land. She did a fantastic job designing her home. And I like the deal she made with the owner of the property. Regarding preparing the land for the tiny home for rent, and it is paid off. A win, win situation for both of them.

[@ohkboomer9088]

Yes. I noticed that she is not just happy but joyful

[@ChristSaves88]

Yes!

[@juderickman8275]

Even the dog is super chill.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yes absolutely 💯

[@susandam5153]

What a lucky daughter to have such a conscious mom! Two beautiful souls to match the beautiful home. Thank you for sharing.

[@Begs_Sun]

3 beautiful souls, that little dog is family too :)

[@snezanamil8462]

Three beautiful souls. Don't forget the dog.

[@Anniepat2340]

Well said! I do love that they added a dog because I think all kids need dogs especially when they are in this tiny home. It’s amazing. They have each other but that’s a special touch. I love how when you walk in It’s very different. this is a perfect tiny home that I would love to have! And she is teaching her daughter all about nature and patience and spending quality time together. That is so important. I am definitely not a city girl! I love the country as well. That bonfire is amazing and all of the gardening and healthy living she is teaching her daughter will hopefully carry-on to many generations.

[@Anniepat2340]

I love how Bryce starts this video saying these wonderful things about living tiny. Sometimes I have a hard time finding the words when I explain it to people because of course they think I’m crazy. I know you don’t have to have a tiny house on wheels you could just have a tiny home, but there’s something about knowing you can pick this house up and move and not have to sell it and buy a new one. Makes it more special. I just need to find a tiny village because I don’t want to live by myself. I want to have a community.

[@Anniepat2340]

How do I get this plan? I love it! You should sell this plan and make money off of it. I don’t know if just a picture of it is good enough for a builder but this is probably one of the nicest plans I’ve seen.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

For me its about being able to own my own home without having to save for half of my life, instead of lining the pockets of landlords with rent or banks with a mortgage.

[@maliahjoy2959]

Same

[@deshajames2224]

Agreed

[@ElizaDolittle]

she's renting the land though....

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

@@ElizaDolittle That's them. They are into tiny houses for a different reason than me.

[@Keepthepeacesharethelove]

I understand you but not everybody is able to buy land because the price is too high or there isn't any land to buy, or don't want to buy land.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

This is becoming a classic tiny house floorplan. Charming combination of German and Australian accents. 😊

[@RebeccaLStamm]

Yes!!! I noticed the combo of the two accents and it really twisted my brain for a second, but really it just made me smile so big😊

[@peachespark]

I love this! And Cat and her adorable daughter! You can sense the peace and freedom this home has brought to this family ❤

[@iamrachael4083]

I love this set-up. I hope that she buys her own plot of land at the end.

[@anonymous-ir3tf]

A beautiful home with beautiful people...

[@RoseWilliams-iv9og]

Yes I agree with you

[@MagisterialVoyager]

How wonderful that she changed this misfortune to a blessing. Thank you for sharing their story!

[@lot2000]

To be fair, she sold her apartment, then had to move out once it had sold

[@maylissfrancois]

Beautiful home, the vidéo smells of peace... Thanks Bryce and Raza for my 15 to 20 minutes unwind time at the end of the week!

[@livingbig]

You’re so welcome! Thank-you for watching. ❤️

[@kathyl5610]

100% agree!

[@leanc8906]

“A life in alignment with their choosing”. Such a brilliant way how Bryce expresses living life on one’s own terms.

[@lilianatsiopoulos7836]

Cat seems like a very kind and pleasant person and how cute her daughter is. What a beautiful place they live in .

[@morneschaap2944]

This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I've seen on this channel. ❤

[@celinaquiros9381]

I agree!

[@beverlyjones8156]

One of the nicest layouts Ive seen. As I'm 60 though, I'd want a bedroom downstairs. Other than that I wouldnt change much. She has made a lovely home for her and her daughter and I wish them both much happiness for the future.

[@charlottehall5191]

I grew up on a farm 30 miles from every town, north to south, east to west. No better place to raise children. Love her tiny. Precious little girl. This is her forever home. She won't have to move again. Congratulations!

[@judithgould4363]

She her child and their dog are so happy in her space. I am happy for them.

[@NZdiagnostics]

Hi Cat, if you are reading this. If you turn your hooks that connect the macrame gate 180 degrees they will be much less likely to release the gate if someone falls on it. If you find doing that causes your clothing to catch on the hooks, I would suggest replacing the hooks with eyelets and mini carabiners which will also be much stronger. We loved your house and really enjoyed seeing the amazing life you have made for your family.

[@celinaquiros9381]

Good call!

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

What a beautiful home Cat has made for herself and her daughter. Her daughter is so lucky to have a mother who loves her so much.

[@derekwalters4980]

What a lovely and functional home to raise kids! Freedom and independence, open space to run with the the dog and fewer distractions from spending time with your kids. Thank you for the very enjoyable tour.

[@DragonHeartTree]

I’ve loved all your featured tiny houses but this is the first time I’ve felt “I could live there”. It’s not as fancy or expensive as some, but it has what it needs and is bright and pretty

[@susannegiesen2114]

This episode nearly brought tears to my eyes, ' cause it is so sweet😀 What a lovely home and a wonderful family life for the both of them🧡. Would have been interesting to hear why she moved from Germany to australia. ( Maybe because I live here in Germany 😉). Thank you so much for showing and God bless them for many happy years in this beautiful home 🍀😃

[@bonniepwtf]

Beautiful home and setting. My favorite feature, although it was hard to pick just one, was the louvered spaces in both bedrooms. Provides visual interest & airflow when open & privacy when closed. Genius.

[@sarameitner6770]

Stunning surroundings - and a truly lovely home. What a great life they have created for themselves.

[@davisholman8149]

She does not own the land….so that may become a problem down the road. That is the only issue I see, although there is other beautiful land if she’s ever forced to move.

[@shereehylton6670]

Lovely home with beautiful views. I like the fact that she can stand in her loft. Must be very cathartic to the mind. Simply awesome

[@jasminebauer5697]

Remy looking in the camera with her smile food in her mouth, she’s a happy little girl. Things get hard but Cat made a wonderful home for her and her daughter with all smiles 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thanks Bryce and Rasa for sharing🫶🏽❤️

[@Buschcat]

I agree 100%!

[@farihareza6464]

I love the interview more. She is such a humble person to say sorry for the height of her bedroom but that is a fit for her. Her joy is splashing in her eyes, the way she talks and she is very keen to talk about her dog, clearly visible how much she loves him. It is a perfect platform for a mother daughter relationship - how cherishing it is to see she teaches her daughter everything she knows, it is a transition of love and knowledge and tradition - strengthening our bond with our family. This tiny house has opened up an relaxing array of her life that is also making her more beautiful - inside and out.

[@wakingtheworld]

How delightful. A perfect home that fulfils your needs and enables you to live the life of your choosing. Love the colour palette you chose (inside & out). What a charming daughter you have too. She'll truly thrive growing up in this environment.

[@Noah-vx7rm]

A wonderful tiny house for a very special mum and daughter team. I also loved the green, white and natural wood. It's a calming and joyful colour scheme. Wishing them lots of happiness in their tiny and in the gorgeous countryside surrounding the house. ❤

[@JanesDough855]

Lovely home with such a gorgeous view. I hope you go back after she installs her deck. I'd love to see her additions!

[@lamoinette23]

This is a really lovely and homely home with two sweet people who get to live there and build their dream life. Thank you for bringing us these inspiring life and living choices, it really is a balm to soothe some of the stress of life and a reminder that there are alternatives that can work for a better future. ❤

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Beautiful home! The property is gorgeous. She needs to look in to making and selling those macrame “gates”. I want one. 😂

[@Low_Prophile]

Nothing beats having your home nestled among trees and experiencing nature everyday

[@tanastoiberg7981]

I totally agree. I love this house and could imagine living like this. Less can be much more when you have nature all around. 💞👍👍

[@Magarita810]

Lovely home. love that she can stand in her bedroom

[@MelissaMalzahn]

What a beautiful home she made. I love everything having 2 bedrooms upstairs is amazing. It definitely doesn't look tiny.

[@madelinevegas8123]

Love her home she is a sweet mom

[@elisharamey7713]

The noodle-y smile shot of the daughter at the end! What a beautiful home and story. Thank you for sharing another amazing adventure in the human experience.

[@BeeKay4444]

Ahh man this is so beautiful and literally MY DREAM. I keep saying ‘someday’….at 51 I feel like I missed my chance. I love seeing a lot of independent, strong people who break the mold and DO IT! Stay blessed 💟

[@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206]

Never too late!❤

[@BeeKay4444]

@@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206 ❤️

[@Angie-fe8yd]

51...too late! What? Make your dream come true! What we think happens! You keep telling yourself you've missed your chance...and that's exactly what is happening. We have to make dreams happen or they never do... especially if we choose the negative thoughts/phrases associated with it. You need new affirmative phrases for your dream! Best wishes🌠🌠 Make it happen💪 🪄✨️✨️💕

[@BeeKay4444]

@@Angie-fe8yd ❤️

[@fijaystudio]

I’m always worried about the day the owners of the land decide they want it back. You have to have your own land or you are not in total control

[@kimdagnillo8246]

Unless you can drive it away

[@michelel389]

This is the best tiny house I've ever seen.

[@tja3495]

Just love the interior style of this tiny home, spacious on the main floor, plus the walkway between both of the bedrooms! The white interior reminds me of a scandinavian style home. Beautiful!

[@loucipher7782]

tiny house with an actual kid's room wow thats rare

[@lillyfee8541]

Hallo Cat, ein wunderschönes Häuschen, das du dir und deiner Kleinen in einer ebenso schönen Umgebung geschaffen hast. Grüße aus Deutschland 🌻

[@ritajeanferreira1032]

Wow, beautiful 🏡 home! I love Bryce for showing me smaller is living life larger ❤😊 I am ready for tiny living.

[@inspired9239]

👏BRAVO👏👏 GREAT VIDEO!!! What I love about tiny houses are their wisdom in space management AND living with less for maximum fulfillment. The environment we choose to live is speaks volumes as to who we really are and what we're about. Thank you for sharing!! 💖

[@NikBY]

I have literally been waiting all week for this. Your videos are simply so positive, they brighten my whole week.

[@livingbig]

Thank-you so much for your lovely comment. So glad you enjoy our videos. ❤️

[@beautifulbliss9797]

Loved the happy vibes in the house between Cat and Remmi.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

This was like watching a very calming movie ir getting lost in a good book. I felt like a young hippie again instead of an old hippie.😂. The window placement, the plants, the serenity of this home are perfect. What a blessing. Thank you. ❤❤

[@ChannelJtotheD]

Mother can’t stop smiling which is all that matters and of course her daughter Remi is happy and content too feeling safe with their surroundings. Great! Beautiful home 👏

[@melissashiels7838]

It's all beautiful, but I really love the macrame gate!

[@bonniepwtf]

I do too, such a clever idea & pretty too.

[@deb9806]

Really pretty. I think I saw this home on another site too but it's worth a second show. Lovely design.

[@RelleHart]

Thank you Bryce and Rasa, and all the folks who share their beautiful and inspiring stories and homes on this channel 🙏🙏🙏 Such gratitude for this offering!! It is indeed something I look forward to each week, thank you. It's wonderful to see how many people and families are taking up tiny living, and how creative they are at doing that. This channel keeps me focused on my own dream towards tiny living and showcases such gorgeous people, places, homes and stories. You guys are gold!

[@Ann-cx3dd]

What a sweet mom.... genuine & kind. I hope they have a happy life on this beautiful property! : )

[@tockiehemphill3916]

Absolutely beautiful home! From the outside, I was worried about the space for mom, daughter, and dog, but mom worked it out and did an amazing job! The clock from Germany is stunning! And the GREEN. . . so peaceful and serene! Great Job, Cat!!! I wish you could come back to show us the deck. You have inspired me 🥰🥰🥰!

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Totally agree that once she gets solar and a deck the whole place will be perfect. Well done.

[@Gg23beme]

I hope he comes back to do another show on the deck

[@reneeamarasiri8210]

It is so refreshing to see these wonderful people My blessings to all..

[@stephaniemcdonald2172]

This is THE best designed tiny house ive seen on KZbin and trust me ive watched many of them. Id call it my favorite!! Good job mama, take care! ❤

[@claudialarrainzar6713]

What a great life you've created with your family. You're a great inspiration for me and my beautiful boy. All the best for you and your daughter❤ Cheers from México🎉

[@hoshi5456]

i love this so much; it's modern but it screams "home"

[@cliffvictory5981]

Beautiful, that is all you need, for her and her daughter 🙏🇨🇦

[@Uzone62]

Love the eucalypt greens, so subtle and peaceful. The louvres are a great playful and practical addition. The planned deck is going to be the icing on the cake. ❤

[@louisegogel7973]

Very lovely! What a sweet mother and daughter relationship.

[@cannavaras]

What an incredible story. I love Brisbane when Ive visited but prices are so high. To have an amazing home for herself and her daughter. I loved that she designed it herself..its beautiful and that location? Would love to see her house once fully off grid. Cat is winning in life! Sending both you guys and Cat our very best from the UK. Iwas enjoying the episode so much I didnt stop to go make a coffee so Id better go do that now :D Take care guys!

[@livingbig]

Love this Andy! Thanks so much for watching as always. Now go enjoy your coffee! ☕️

[@bethcollier3789]

Such a beautiful home in a beautiful spot. I too would live there forever.

[@utinizuhause2146]

Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland.Sie hat sich einen wunderschönen Ort geschaffen für sich und ihr Kind

[@lilxpinkxstar]

Such a beautifully done tiny home! I absolutely love the louvre idea for the sleeping lofts - I dont think I have seen that before!

[@aquarius42]

What a beautiful home. Lovely Mother and Child..

[@lcontri]

This home blends really well with the environment and the inside of the home is extremely cozy. It was the cutest thing when it was mentioned that the mom downsized but not the child, just so cute!

[@alexkit2057]

Such a positive person love it 🥰

[@barbaramiller349]

Lovely home. Wonderful life for her and her daughter.

[@mayjay9203]

Beautiful house and a lovely mother daughter duo ❤

[@kakaakemi678]

❤❤love the house and her energy! Great ideas!

[@soniasantossoares]

Thanks Cat for sharing with us your beautiful and cozy home!

[@DixieC-vj2sg]

“A life in alignment with their choosing” - What the host of this video said which 100% captures this home. The tiny house is very nice but it's that landscape and being able to give her daughter and pet so much space and beauty and freedom to be outside that is SO priceless! Love the European design flair - they tend to be good with small spaces. Great vid!

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

One of the best designs I've seen, pretty darn perfect!

[@leeperrybender5811]

I love the openess of the shower! Very nice all around!

[@SplendoursVale]

What an amazing space! Great job Cat!

[@chrome2yourdome]

nice house and smile you can tell shes living the good life 😀

[@straightarrow372]

That place is really stunning. It has a wonderful, open feeling. I love the layout.

[@keithward2521]

Beutifull home, georgous colour scheme, you can sense the peace & happiness within, just lovely.

[@TheTruthSpeakerTV]

I love her house. It is a great design and a great place for her daughter to grow up. I love the outdoors. A deck will enhance the house even more.

[@sheilaobrien7156]

Thanks Bryce for your talents interviewing instructing while affording us the privilege of introduces us to Cat & Remy exubetent in their new home.. a experience they share that seems to really lend a appreciation of good decisions creating a home living environment and results elements that incorporate a absolutely gorgeous design & country environment contrasted against their previous city lifestyle. So good to see you enjoying family life together in your new tiny home. Very refreshing outlook

[@jamies6534]

These places are great and seem really idyllic. The only thing I'd be concerned about is some of the locations chosen and bush fires.

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

I love all the muted greens, and the white wood panelling inside. Perfect decor imo, exactly my kind of colours. The outside of the house is really pretty too, so many tiny homes are black outside which I'm not a fan of personally, i prefer them to be white - but this is a really pretty colour. I love the big bathroom with the washing machine. I also like the fact she didn't force her daughter to give up everything she owns. I know children don't need half the stuff we end up buying them, but at the same time, a lot of families who go tiny, often squeeze the kids in as an afterthought, but she allowed her daughter to continue being a child in her pink cosy bedroom, and a swing to play on in her big leafy garden. Once they build a deck on and perhaps create a half covered extra room out there, that will really finish this home off perfectly, just to give them a little more room for reading, homework, crafts or having friends round. I don't know who's more cute, the adorable Mum, her lovely little girl, or the sweet lil pooch! What an idyllic life they're able to share together. Beautiful family in a beautiful house. ❤

[@JP-nz4em]

i’d be extremely happy living in this kind of space

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Mom's love are one of the best feelings. ❤❤

[@romysv]

What a gorgeous home and peacful vibe!

[@celinaquiros9381]

This is definitely one of my favorites of all the beautiful homes you've shown. The setting is just glorious and her design ideas for her and her daughter were so well thought out. I loved the louvered walls -- great for visibility AND privacy. Brilliant! I also love the macrame child "gate". If she falls into it, she won't get bruised or injured. She'll just grab onto it and get back up. It's also a lovely way to separate the space. I think the idea is going to catch on. I love how she used the plexi glass to create the wall for the walkway, so the visual space isn't lost and the bathroom is so spacious feeling. Well done!!! Glad you found her and shared this home with us. What's not to love?!

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

God bless them 🙏❤️

[@glendagilner3438]

Cat is very beautiful, her & her daughter. Living big while living tiny is what they're doing😅. This is very nice and the outside is spacious. Can't wait to see it when she adds the deck.

[@nancywarner5782]

It’s absolutely beautiful. She hS done a fabulous job with the design. With rent going thru the roof this is the only way.

[@ChantalA489]

This is the cutest little home! It is bright and vibrant!

[@jessiemorse1121]

You have a beautiful home, I love your daughters room

[@d.a.8335]

Beautiful home, beautiful place & views & wonderful Friends who offered you a safe place to make it your Tiny Paradise, such a full picture of blessings ... thanks for sharing! ☝️💓 🙌

[@seyhanaktas]

This house is now one of my favorites, loved it!

[@frankpaquet295]

So pretty! I love the walkway between bedrooms! What a great idea and it gives you so much more light and space. The spot you're parked in, is amazing! What a wonderful view. Very nice. (from Sandi)

[@PalemSetia-xc5uu]

Feels like little house on the prairie modern version the house,the person,the vibe ❤️❤️

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Beautiful view! When they build the deck, the kitchen windows will be a wonderful pass thru.

[@hollyvick181]

I absolutely love this tiny..the couch/ bed, that clock and old radio..the macrame " gate". Lot of storage. What a relaxingvlufe. I wish ID known when my gurls were young, about tiny homes. I use to get so much back in taxes, i could have done it easily.

[@jit100758]

If only I have the land to put it on. Just a dream ,I guess.

[@rachaelkibuku6512]

Wow lovely home. But I missed last Fridays episode. Now I can sleep easy