Category Archives: Tiny Living

How small can you go!  The following designs represent my students ideas and dreams for converting the square footage of their current bedrooms into fully functioning tiny abodes.

Tiny House Jackie

Tiny House 3D

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My house is two floors and one and a half bath. Upon entering the house you are greeted with the kitchen/ dining room and the half bath to your left. On your right are a couple seating areas. Going to the top floor you are greeted by the bedroom/ living room. There is a large amount of storage for clothes in the bedroom with hangers and a dresser. There is also a full bath upstairs with a shower. In the back of the top floor is a TV and a chair.

 

Needs:

A shower

a bed

a refrigerator

Areas for storage

Windows

Toilet

Wants:

TV

Extra seating

Microwave

Oven

Clothes Hanger Holder

Tommy’s Tiny House

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When you walk through the front door of my tiny house you see a little open space next to drawers and a bathroom. I left some open space right in the front of the house so that guests or the person living there has some room to walk in and kind of put stuff down if they want. These drawers are for really anything, but since they are relatively close to the bed, they are intended for things like clothes. Next to the drawers you have the bathroom. It is a small bathroom, but it has all the necessities. It has a shower that is curved to save space instead of having a standard square or rectangular shaped one. On either side of the shower are the sink and the toilet. There is plenty of space in the middle for someone to move around if they needed. The next room over is the “bed room.” this is in quotations because it really isn’t a room. It is a bed with two walls on either side as sort of privacy thing. It kind of keeps the bedroom cleaner by not having access to it from every angle of the house. Next is a small living room area with a TV and a coffee table used as a dining table because I personally think that you don’t need a dining room table. It is just a lot of wasted space. The kitchen area is next to that which as a large fridge and freezer, with an oven and stove. Next is a microwave and the faucet. Despite hours spent looking, I could not find a kitchen sink anywhere, but rather bathroom sinks which I guess could work better than nothing, so that’s why there’s a bathroom sink in my kitchen. I threw in spiral stairs to save space because it goes straight up rather than moving side to side. When you take the stairs upstairs you enter a spacious looking room. This is the office/hangout space. There is a desk an office chair for work and important things that need to get done. For stress relief or just hanging out there is a Foosball table and another TV and recliner couch. Next to the TV is a sliding door to a washer and dryer to save space and not have ugly washer and driers sitting out. There are also lots of windows to help with natural light that way you don’t need a lot of electrical lights.

Needs: Kitchen (appliances), bathroom, bed

I addressed these needs by putting in a refrigerator and freezer to store food which is a basic need. I addressed the need of a bathroom by putting in a place to bath wash and go to the bathroom. Although I could go outside it is much cleaner and more practical to have a bathroom inside. I also needed a bed to sleep on because in this day and age a place to sleep is a need and sleeping on the floor isn’t ideal.

Wants: TVs, reclining chairs, drawers, Foosball, washer and dryer, computer and desk

These are all things that I simply wanted in my tiny house to make my living space more ideal for me. I have TV’s because almost every person in America who owns a home owns a TV. I also wanted reclining chairs to relax. I have a Foosball table because it’s just something fun to do in the house. I realize I don’t need a washer, dryer, computer, and desk but I feel like it is very ideal and almost needed for a house now a days. I could use paper and pens, but almost every place to work requires you to have a computer. I could also wash clothes by hand and hang them on clothing lines, but that just isn’t something that happens anymore.

Tiny House Damon

Link to my Tiny House

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My 195ft^2 house has two floors – the living room/kitchen and a bedroom/bathroom.  On the first floor, I used as little room for a kitchen as possible – it only has a fridge, microwave, oven/stove and a table.  In the corner of the downstairs is a living area in which someone would eat, socialize and watch TV.  On the table in front of the couch, there is a TV that can be removed to make a table for eating.  In the first floor, there is a rather large open area.  In this area, I would add a grand piano and a general music area (that function is not in HomeByMe.  To save space, a spiral staircase was used to go upstairs.

In the upstairs floor, right as you walk out of the stairs, you are greeted by a bathroom wall.  In the bathroom there’s a simple toilet and glass shower.  As you walk out of the bathroom, there is a hammock and a bed.  Under the bed is storage for some items that you might need in short notice.

Ryan’s Tiny House

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Ryan’s Tiny House 

My tiny house is designed perfectly to my life style. I love hanging out with friends and my entertainment little home reflects that perfectly. As you as you walk into the house you are most likely to see either the T.V or the foosball table. One might think in a tiny house, there isn’t much to do. In mine there are hours upon hours of entertainment. A flat screen T.V equipped with Netflix, paper view, and hundreds of channels to choose from. I enjoy watching T.V and movies so having one in my house is a big thing. The foosball table is put in more for the enjoyment of others. I will occasionally play a few games with friends. I don’t feel as if a TV is enough for entertainment and I’m sure my guests will enjoy the competitive nature of foosball. One of my favorite features of my tiny house is the kitchen. Not too small and not too large in size. Equipped with a sink (yes I have running water). A stove specially made for pancakes. I absolutely love to make and eat pancakes. The stove is quite large so I will be able to efficiently feed multiple guests pancakes. Despite my love for pancakes they won’t be the only food in the house. I have two large cabinets for the purpose of storing food I wish to cook/ eat. Don’t forget about my microwave and fridge. There also is a beautiful white table with four stools for sitting. This area can be used to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner or sit and watch T.V. Also the stools can slide under the table once unneeded for extra walking space. Next to the kitchen is the bathroom. The bathroom has a toilet and a shower. I plan to take only quick showers and my green toilet has two buttons. One for when a flush only need a little water and the other when it needs more water to flush. Of course I have my bathroom as a separate room for the idea of privacy. After using the restroom one can walk to the sink (conveniently close by) in the kitchen to was his or hers hands. If I’m in a rush a quick and convenient way to make sure I am looking presentable is the mirror next to my door. Also my art piece that reads “My Little Home” brings me comfort. The spiral staircase leads to my bedroom/ office. My bedroom has an office desk with drawers in case I would like to store pencils or paper there. Also I have a power outlet in case I need to change my laptop or phone. Next to the desk is a trashcan for my trash. I have a very comfy bed than can fit two. On either side I have two beautiful plants with an art piece over the bed. Next to the pants there are dressers for objects I would like to store away. I also have shelves for my shoes and a dresser for my clothes. I wanted a lot of natural light so I put three large windows on the sides of my room. I have a small ceiling light overhead. My house have a very modern feel to it. I am a very social and outgoing guy and I don’t like the idea of an isolated tiny house away from everyone. I wish to have people over hence the foosball table, kitchen, and T.V. The only bed I have is in my room upstairs. If the person over doesn’t wish to be in the same bed, then that person is unwelcome to spend the night. I can see myself living in my tiny house only in my bachelor days. Once or if I have a family my tiny house will not be a good fit.
NEEDS:

-Food storage

-Microwave

-Fridge

-Shower

-Toilet

-Bed

 

WANTS:

-Foosball Table

-T.V.

-Expensive Kitchen

-Nice Table/Chairs

-Desk

-Shoe Shelves

-Paintings

-Mirror

-Plants

 

 

Emma’s Tiny House

http://www.homestyler.com/designprofile/753a4cff-1479-4ebc-abd2-6fb21b1f88b2

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This 12ft by 15ft house is so much more than just a very tiny house. It is a true sanctuary. The small dimensions only add to the beauty and comfort of this home. The first thing that one notices approaching this tiny house is the wonderful wrap around deck. With a enclosing fireplace around the cozy seating area the back section of this deck is the perfect place to lounge and relax after a long day. The fireplace allows this space to be ideal temperature whatever the weather.  The deck also has a hot tub which can be used to soak sore muscles or warm up in the winter. Around the side of the deck are two swinging chairs and a grill for some outdoor cooking and evening chilling. With the trees around and the birds chirping this outside space is a huge part of the appeal of this tiny house.  Entering the house from the deck through the sliding glass doors, which also provide lovely light for the living area, one notices that despite being tiny this house has everything they need without feeling cramped. Directly opposite the sliding doors is the kitchen area and bathroom, both under the loft. The kitchen has a granite sink and counter tops for cooking and cleaning, a stove top, a microwave, a mini fridge, and plenty of cabinets  for storage. I love the grocery store so the small fridge and limited storage won’t be a problem as I will restock frequently. At the end of the kitchen is a small table which seats 4 facing the lovely windows for eating when one can’t or doesn’t want to eat outside. The bathroom is walled off to the side of the kitchen and has everything a bathroom needs. By the stairs to the loft are two bookshelves and two beanbags for some reading relaxing in the open space, with lots of lights. Climbing the stairs one sees the loft bedroom. This is very much a bedroom space with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and dresser/mirror. It also has a washer/dryer for cleaning the clothes which is conveniently right next to the dresser so putting clothes away is so easy. At the end of the bed is a love seat for relaxing and reading or watching netfilx when one doesn’t want to relax in bed. The loft setting  and copious windows give the feeling of lots of space in this room as well as in the rest of the house. Overall this tiny house doesn’t feel tiny at all, cozy perhaps but it gives everything you need and doesn’t have the excess and unused space that often is found in regular houses. The needs in this house are the kitchen, bathroom and bed area. My wants were the reading and relaxing spaces both upstairs, downstairs, and on the porch. Also the pool and hot tub were wants not needs.

 

Nathan’s Tiny House

Link to Tiny House:

http://www.homestyler.com/designprofile/e3b8fa63-fbbe-4a42-9ed3-cb1b03024129

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My first floor:  300sq ft.

On the base floor of my tiny home, there aren’t many walls. Walking in through the main entrance, one really takes in the grandness of the space. The main area includes a dining table, a rug, and dining chairs. This area would be the place to eat or sit and converse. Looking to the right, one will be able to admire some nice foliage and inspect the kitchen area. The kitchen area is complete with state of the art equipment ranging from a refrigerator to an oven. Looking to the left, one will be able to see the bathroom complete with a sink, shower, and a toilet. Moving forward, there is another plant and stairs leading up to the second floor.

My second floor:  180sq ft.

Once you get up the stairs, you are welcome by one grand space with a sleeping area and a desk with a computer. Opposite the bed, there are two flat screen tv’s faced with 2 chairs and a rug. In the back right corner, there is an air conditioning unit.

Needs:

Toilet, Shower, Sink, Refrigerator, Bed, Air conditioning, Desk, Windows (Light), Dining table

Wants:

TV, Artificial light, Rugs, Hardwood floor, Computer, Speakers, Stairs, Plants, Stove-top, Dishwasher.

Kaelin’s Tiny house

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This is the second floor of my tiny house. This floor of the tiny house has a bedroom as well as a full bathroom. One of the best features of this floor that there are plenty of windows on every wall, allowing for natural light. Although the house itself is only 14′ by 18′, 3 feet are added in length for a small deck on this floor to allow for a small outdoor space upstairs.

http://home.by.me/en/project/kaelin.rost/tiny-house

 

 

 

 

 

ground floor tiny house

this is the ground floor of the house. It is 18′ by 14′ making it about 252 square feet. This floor has a kitchen and living area. The kitchen is complete with a minifrige, sink, microwave, stove/oven, and plenty of cabinets for storage of food and appliances. There is no dishwasher, so all dishes would have to be done by hand, which is a small price to pay for living tiny. The living area has a large sofa that surrounds a table. This is where i would eat. Although not the traditional kitchen table, i would be comfortable eating on the couch. A tv is mounted on the wall for entertainment doubling my eating space as a living space. A spiral staircase is the ideal passage to the second floor because of how compact it is. The staircase is in the corner so the least amount of space of is taken up.

Drew’s Tiny House

first floor My First Floor

The first floor is 17’1″ by 13’10” has my living space with a couch and T.V. right behind it is where my center island is which is where I would eat dinner with three island cushion chairs. I have a kitchen with an oven, sink, refrigerator, and cabinets with a big ceiling light so that I only need one light for my kitchen. Also on my first floor is a big bathroom which has a normal toilet and a normal sink with a small light. In the other corner is my stairs and an air conditioner. Over the sink is a window and the front door is a sliding window door.

2nd floorMy Second Floor

The second floor 17’1″ by 13’10” is my bedroom right out of the stairs on one side is my desk  a chair and computer on the other side a laundry room with a washer and dryer. I have a bed in the far corner of the room  with a T.V. in front. Next to the washer and dryer is the bathroom with a sink, normal toilet, and a shower. The lighting in the room involves in the center a large light to light up most of the room, a small light over the desk, a cool light with three different lights over the bed, and in the bathroom one normal sized light. Between the desk and the stairs is an air conditioner and I have a window at my desk and a window behind my bed.

Link 3d Home

http://www.homestyler.com/designprofile/17ea107d-d78c-470d-b412-924f53ba7113

Needs

I need my bed, a toilet, a shower, chair, dresser, kitchen, stove, oven, refrigerator cabinet, table to eat on, and a sink.

Wants

I want a T.V., couch, laptop, desk, lights, washer, and dryer.

Sam’s Tiny House

My Tiny House

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The moment you walk into my house, you will realize the house is tiny. The house is 17 by 13 feet, so it is 221 square feet, but this does not include the space with the loft. The house is about the size of a large bedroom, but it still has the ability to function like any normal sized house. There is a small entry way between the couch and a small table for keys and other items. Just ahead of the “entry way” there is the kitchen. The Kitchen doesn’t look like much, but it has tons of uses. There is a refrigerator, a stove and oven, a sink that serves as a dishwasher, and a small counter that has storage and a microwave. The kitchen is small, but it is fully functional without being large and extravagant. Now going past the spiral staircase you will see my living room. I have a large sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a decently large coffee table in front of the couch. Beside from being a living room, the couch and coffee table serve as my dining table. There was no need for another area of the house to serve as a dining room when the living room can serve as both. Now we will move towards the bathroom. The house is only equipped with one bathroom, but it actually quite spacious. It has a large shower, a vanity, and a toilet.

 

 

Floor 2 loft tiny house

When you go up the spiral staircase you will be entering the loft of my house. The Loft is only 8 and a half feet by 13 feet, so it is only 117 square feet. The loft is open, and it serves as my bedroom and my office. I have a bed, a desk with a computer, and a dresser for all of my clothing. I also have a night stand table next to my bed. If you have been following along you will notice that I do not have a washer and dryer. I will be washing all of my clothes in my sink or at a laundromat depending on how well my doughnut company is doing. This sums up my tiny house.

 

Needs vs. Wants

My house fulfills all of my needs, and it also has some of my wants. My house provides shelter, a bathroom, a place for food, a place to sleep, a shower, and it also has a all of my clothing. My house also has a desk with a computer and a couch with a television.

Jarod Tiny House

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Tiny House

For several reasons, including but not limited to a lack of need, lack of want, and to alleviate funding of the project, no second floor has been included in this house.  Hence, no staircase is needed to access said nonexistent second floor.  Upon entering the sliding doors near the right of the house, you’ll immediately be amazed by what you see.  Only the bathroom has a door, the rest of the rooms being separated with openings at the end of the room in an S-like fashion.  This was done to allow air to travel more freely so that less money could be spent on air conditioning and heating, saving money and energy.  Even with this feature, each room contains an air conditioner to maintain maximum comfort at the same time.  In addition, each room is equipped with an overhead light to provide lighting.  Anyways, you’re amazed by what you see as you enter.  Immediately inside the entrance is a living room of sorts, consisting of two chairs and an ottoman bench for the one or two people to rest their feet upon, with a TV in front in order to entertain those resting their bodies and minds in said chairs.  A journey into the next room over will take you into the bedroom, a room living up quite literally to its name.  In the room is a bed and a nightstand with a lamp upon it, a room existing for the sole purpose of sleep, a room dedicated to resting between days.  Venture left into the next room, and you’ll arrive at the kitchen, a place existing for the preparing and consuming of food.  Contained within is a microwave, a sink, a dishwasher, a table for four, and a television.  You may be wondering: “Where is the stove and/or oven!?!?”  Well, inquirer, I do not contain the necessary expertise to operate these devices, so to have one contained within the house in which I reside would be a frivolous waste of money.  Next is the one room that has a door, serving the sole purpose of privacy, is the bathroom.  Rather simple, it contains only a toilet, sink, and shower, making the most of the space that it has.  Making your way back through the rooms to the exit of the house, sliding the glass doors in order to make way for you to exit, you’re thinking throughout the process “I wish I didn’t have to leave.”  You can come back anytime though, so you have nothing to worry about.

 

Needs

Most of the things in the house are needs, including the entirety of the bathroom, the microwave, and table in the kitchen.

Wants

Both of the TVs are definitely wants, along with the chairs in the living room to sit in while watching them.  In addition having a sink in both the bathroom and kitchen is a want, while only one is really needed.  The dishwasher is a want as well as you could wash dishes by hand.