TINY HOUSE

RESEARCH Stephanie Sauder, Ali

How Do You Make a Room a Multi-

Purpose Space? • Providing built-ins

storage underneath staircase, built-in seating with storage space

underneath,

• Versatile spaces

creating the living room and dining room as one

• Minimal Accessories minimize accessories and have small kitchen appliances

• Providing a Loft Area use of loft area for a bed provides more room on the main floor but

also for privacy purposes

How Can Architectural and Non-

Architectural Elements Be Used in Multi-

Purpose Ways? • Use a table the folds and doubles as storage, saves space in the eating area

and creates a storage solution.

• Use a counter top that hinges open to maximize counter space and storage.

When shut, the counter can double as flooring for a raised platform.

• Use a a raised platform to create multi-functional floor space

• If using a raised platform, utilize the space beneath by creating a “closet”

under the floor.

• Loft the bed to create the most of vertical space

A table the folds and doubles as

storage, saves space in the

eating area and creates a

storage solution.

Use a counter top that hinges open to maximize counter space

and storage. When shut, the counter can double as flooring for

a raised platform.

If using a raised platform, utilize the space beneath

by creating a “closet” under the floor.

Loft the bed to make the most

of vertical space

Hannah and Tim’s Tiny House

Profile of Tiny House

Home of: Tim and Hannah

Location: Lake Tahoe

Size: 197 sq. ft.

Made of reclaimed wood and recycled materials

Made for 2 people

Inspiration: “live simply”

Design Concept

Used empty space for storage

Minimize appliances

Use wall space for storage to maximize floor space.

Bed in the loft to maximize space

Rooms of the Tiny House

Kitchenette

Included cooler, portable cooktop, and double sink

Dining

Includes tilt-top table with storage and wood burning

stove

Living Area

Includes chaise lounge

Bedroom

Space for a queen bed in the loft

No indoor bathroom

Benefits of living in a Tiny Home

• Lower cost

• Eco friendly

• Less maintenance

• Easy mobility

Sources

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tim-and-hannahs-diy-tiny-tahoe-cabin-house-

tour-199722#_