The house, the area of which is only 14 square metersmeters, it’s not even small anymore, it’s really tiny. We’ll surprise you: this is more than enough for a full life. Read our article about an amazing mobile dacha and minimalist furnishings. All over the world, there is a growing movement calling for people to stop wasting resources on building huge houses. According to proponents of beautiful simplicity, the desire to live in grand style leads to debt, stress, and time wasted on artificially maintaining a “prestigious” standard of living. Their motto is “make room for what’s really important.” A prominent representative of this school of thought is Doug Schroeder, a builder and founder of Timbercraft Tiny Homes. Doug Schroeder, Builder, Owner of Timbercraft Tiny Homes Doug has been building houses for over 20 years and has no plans to stop. He is fascinated by the idea of creating housing that doesn’t burden owners with expenses, but on the contrary, makes their lives easier. Choosing a mobile tiny house, built quickly and inexpensively, means freeing up time for creativity, relaxation and communication with his family - Doug himself has three children. timbercrafttinyhomes.com The special feature of this design (in addition to its unusually compact size) is mobility. The house has wheels, if necessary, it is attached to a car like a trailer (weight - up to 4 tons) and is easy to transport. And a small porch folds and removes.
Secrets of finishing Inside, wisely usedevery square centimeter and all the design possibilities. There is nothing superfluous here - but the combination of white and calming shade of green with wood texture in the finishing creates a feeling of peace, harmony and comfort.
Notice how it decorates the simplethe layout of the house, the pattern on the floor, the trim on the window and door frames, the exposed beams, the kitchen countertop, even the ceiling. In the summer, such a house is cool, and in the winter it is warm. Doug uses pine wood, which is optimal in terms of price-quality ratio, durable and flexible. Some elements, such as the front door, are made of spruce, which is more difficult to process, but has a unique forest aroma.
For me as a builder it is very importantattention to detail, quality finishes and premium materials. Doug Schroeder A kitchen where everything is in place Even the tiniest home can’t do without a kitchen. When every design decision is made in a limited space, it’s easier to eliminate unnecessary things. Everything is where it’s needed here – a narrow metal , for example, is designed to allow the owner to take advantage of daylight, but also with additional industrial-style lighting. There’s also a small stove, light cabinets and storage drawers with dark hardware that emphasizes the feeling of freshness and cleanliness in the interior, and even a magnetic strip for knives. Closed shelves are the right choice: any clutter on open shelves would simply “eat up” the scarce space.
A bathroom that is not cramped and a luxurious showerAn understandable concern when planning a minimalist home is the arrangement of the bathroom and toilet. And in city apartments there is always not enough space there, let alone such a small house. It is nice to see that the layout of the bathroom provides for the use of the area above the toilet - there are open shelves and even hooks. And the shower cabin is a real triumph of discreet luxury, which is emphasized by the gray-brown marble tiles and matte finish of the shower. In the corners there are shelves for small items - a very smart solution.
A place to relax and store things “But where is"to store things?" - a city dweller will ask. Here you will have at your disposal a convenient closet with various options of shelves, drawers, baskets and clothes rails. And also - the entire second floor, where there is not only a compact bedroom, but also a mezzanine. With the right approach, this is quite enough.
The recreation and reception area accommodates a couplearmchairs and a witty coffee table made of . The skin on the floor is the right way to zone the space, chosen taking into account the overall style, which glorifies the idea of closeness to nature. And you can easily expand the living room at the expense of the back porch - it is so nice to breathe fresh air here. You can relax in this house in the summer, but you can also live in it all year round quite comfortably - it is well heated by an air conditioner. By the way, there is a place for a TV both downstairs and on the second floor, in the bedroom. Doug Schroeder
Proponents of the "small and beautiful houses" movement list such benefits of conscious restrictions that even a palace lover will inevitably think about it:
- A small house is built in a few weeks and costs less than a studio apartment;
- cleaning it takes no more than an hour;
- bills for electricity, water and heat - are minimal, and yet you can also use solar energy;
- Finally, mobility and the absence of debts for the purchase of a huge house allows you to free time for travel and creativity - than not solving all the problems?
Tiny houses are the homes of the future. People will soon realize the benefits of living unhindered by too much space, too much stuff, too many complications, and too many obligations. Doug Schroeder
