I have a new project in the works. A BIG project.
Based on this tiny house:
Jay Schaffers Tumbleweed. Lusby is the particular model.
This is the photo that stole my heart:
I want to live here. Possibly forever. It may seems strange to some (I am strange to many people) but I've never wanted a big house. I've always been drawn to small efficient spaces that utilize the outdoors as part of the living space.
My house will of course have a full bathroom. No tub though, I don't like baths, just showers. Our current plan is to hook it up to the septic system but I would love to have black water (poo) and grey water (shower/kitchen water) tanks attached so I can take it on the road like a real RV.
I need a fabulous kitchen of course! Smaller models have the kitchen in a small 6'x4' room but I will build it along one wall in the main 6' 1/2 x 6' 1/2 room. Mini (4 cubic foot) fridge, 2 burner LP stovetop and a sink of course. Planning on a microwave & toaster oven. I hardly ever use the oven anyway, don't think I'll miss it.
You can see a storage loft on the far side. We're extending that as well, right over the porch. So it will be bigger than the photo.
I want to live here. Possibly forever. It may seems strange to some (I am strange to many people) but I've never wanted a big house. I've always been drawn to small efficient spaces that utilize the outdoors as part of the living space. 
My house will of course have a full bathroom. No tub though, I don't like baths, just showers. Our current plan is to hook it up to the septic system but I would love to have black water (poo) and grey water (shower/kitchen water) tanks attached so I can take it on the road like a real RV.
I need a fabulous kitchen of course! Smaller models have the kitchen in a small 6'x4' room but I will build it along one wall in the main 6' 1/2 x 6' 1/2 room. Mini (4 cubic foot) fridge, 2 burner LP stovetop and a sink of course. Planning on a microwave & toaster oven. I hardly ever use the oven anyway, don't think I'll miss it.
Only thing it'll be missing is a washer/dryer. I figure as long as I'm parked on the property it won't be a big deal to walk across the yard to wash my clothes. There is space for some sort of clothes washer if I decide I NEED it in the future.
Sleeping is in the loft which runs the width of the trailer (8') and 6' long. The original design is 3'8'' at the peak and follows the slope down, but we're putting in dormers on either side which will make it much roomier.
You can see a storage loft on the far side. We're extending that as well, right over the porch. So it will be bigger than the photo.
Here's an inspiration pic. The cedar shakes are so lovely. I'm thinking of putting them over the exterior porch overhang and the side dormers.
Here are my drafts, they are to scale (yay me!) This one is my favorite style:
The front view is not to scale. I don't know how to do that with perspective. But it does give you an idea of style.
Here's a second style, front view is to scale, off center is not:
It will also have a small side room (6'x4') Don't quite know what I'm doing with it yet...dressing room? Library? Tv room?
The front view is not to scale. I don't know how to do that with perspective. But it does give you an idea of style.
Here's a second style, front view is to scale, off center is not:
It will also have a small side room (6'x4') Don't quite know what I'm doing with it yet...dressing room? Library? Tv room?
I need 2 nice recliners so Katie (or guest) and I can watch tv/movies and drink wine. I'm not compromising on that. Just don't know how I'm going to fit the in there, it is a truly tiny house. I may need to substitute one of the recliners for a small chair futon so I can take a guest and go road tripping.
We'll see. First things first!
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