Living in a tiny house means scaling things down. Tiny homes are built on caravan chassis. But that doesn’t mean you have to rough it like you did on family caravan holidays when you were young.Inside tiny houses you will find fully functioning toilets and kitchens, and even flat screen televisions. So, how can you live in such a confined space and fit everything in?
The secret inside tiny houses is making use of every single nook and cranny. All space must be used, in both horizontal and vertical directions. The seating area of a tiny home will convert into a bed at night, and bunk beds are common place. Once again this may bring back memories of caravanning. But although the basics may be the same, a modern tiny home is anything but basic.
Inside Tiny Houses : Kitchen and Bathroom
One of the most important features of your new tiny house on wheels will be the kitchen. You will want running water and a cooker that you can use effectively. What you don’t want is a sink that works with a foot pump and a one ring portable flame. The kitchen of your tiny house will be fully fitted, and it can even include an oven if you so desire. All spaces will be used to the max, and you will often find drop-down working surfaces, that allow you more room to prepare food as and when you need it. Your kitchen can work with gas or electric, although electric is more common for fixed homes. If you love to take your tiny home with you traveling, then a gas bottle system is a feasible option too.
Shower and Wet Room
No one likes going to the bathroom in a confined space, and portaloos are something that you should find at music festivals and not in your own home. A tiny home will have its own fitted shower room, making use once again of all the space available. You may find a sink that is combined with the toilet tank, or a wet-room type set up. There is little room for shower cubicles or curtains in your bathroom, so a room that can get totally wet without causing damage is the best solution. Just remember to store the toilet roll somewhere it won’t get wet!
Living Space
Living in a tiny house should not be compared to going on a caravan holiday. People who choose tiny house living will live 365 days a year in homes that are the same size as a caravan. So, it is important to make sure that you are comfortable. The lounge and dining area should be comfortable for everyday use, and for sitting down together as a family. A flat screen tv can be placed on any wall. But, if you are someone who likes a 60 inch TV, then tiny living probably isn’t for you. BBN have interior design specialists ready and waiting to help you with your tiny house plans. From helping you choose your mini fitted kitchen to drawing up plans that will make use of every inch of living space, we can make sure your dreams of downsizing becomes a reality.