I was touring this 200 square foot place last spring in Asheville, and the owner had a simple pegboard wall with hooks for pots and utensils. No cabinets at all. I spent weeks designing a custom slide-out pantry that was going to eat up 18 inches of floor space. Looking at that pegboard setup made me realize I was overcomplicating things for no reason. Has anyone else scrapped a big plan after seeing something simpler work in person?
When I built my 280 square foot tiny home outside Portland last year, I had to choose between a big storage loft above the kitchen or floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets. I went with the loft because I thought it would feel more open down below. After six months, I realized I was climbing up there maybe once a week for stuff, and everything else just sat in boxes. I ended up taking out the loft last month and putting in custom cabinets from a guy in Salem. Cost me about $1,400 total. Now I can grab my pans and canned goods without a ladder, but I lost that cozy sleeping nook vibe I originally loved. Has anyone else switched their storage setup mid-build or regretted a choice like this?