Comments on: Our Tiny House

By: di

di — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:30:10 +0000

For spaciousness, omit the loft and try light-colored walls, rafted ceilings and recessed lighting.

ANOTHER OPTION:
*Place the bathroom along the back wall.
*With a large wetbath, waterproof the lower half of the walls and use a shower curtain.
*Add towel/clothing hooks to the back of the bathroom door.
*Add a towel cupboard over the toilet.
*For convenience, add a tiny 12-inch-depth corner sink and a hand-towel hook.
*Add an arched window to the peaked outside wall.
*Add skylights over the bathroom.

*To save on plumbing, place the kitchen against the bathroom walls.
*Place front and back glass doors near the kitchen counter.
*Add windows to both sides of the kitchen counter.
*Use an under-counter fridge and washer/dryer.
*Add pull-out cutting boards.
*Store decorative dishes and glasses vertically – on narrow shelving over the counter.
*Store a portable stovetop, pans and dry goods under a single-bowl kitchen sink.
*Add skylights over the counter.

*Store wardrobe in pull-out baskets under the futon couch.
*Place large windows opposite and behind the couch.
*Add an arched window to the peaked wall.
*Add skylights over the couch.

By: di

di — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:59:42 +0000

A loft requires a taller building. I’d hate to pour my heart and soul into a house with a loft – then have to give it up as I become elderly – it may be difficult to sell a building that cannot be insured – future design is just as important as the present.

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By: pond

pond — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:22:18 +0000

They mention the goal of setting the tiny house in cold climate. I’ve always wondered about putting a tiny house inside a greenhouse. It seems that a tiny house could go inside a commercial sized hoop greenhouse easily.

Another way to go would be to have an enclosed, wraparound porch, or set the porch on the long side of the tiny house, glassed-in, to catch passive solar energy in winter. Adds to the footprint, but even the tumbleweed could glass in the front porch without adding to the footprint.

By: Annie G

Annie G — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:02:36 +0000

Really amazing!

By: Davidrc

Davidrc — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:11:11 +0000

Code restrictions and many people like mobility or, at least the capability. Go your own way.

By: alice

alice — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:08:38 +0000

Just because it CAN be moved doesn’t necessarily mean it WILL be moved often. The wheels add to the possibility of keeping your beloved house no matter where you move and give you more options. A person might need a mobile home because of their work or family obligations or just because they like to change locations. You don’t need to own a vehicle, just obtain the use of one when needed. Any small house on wheels can just as easily be built on a non-mobile temporary or permanent foundation. There are certain size and design restrictions on movable houses but I see no shortage of good designs of many types here. Fully evaluate your own needs and circumstances, use ideas from a variety of plans or something fully formed as is and make it work for you.

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By: Valden

Valden — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:52:13 +0000

Why do people insist on building houses on wheels, that require a car? That car requires gas (or if it’s pure electric, might be a bit better) but that car is also expensive and will need tune ups as well.
I’d like to see more tiny houses that require foundation and can only be moved by crane, not a bloody car.

By: Kent Griswold

Kent Griswold — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:08:04 +0000

Hi Ray,

I would enjoy seeing what you have built, please contact me and send some pictures.