Tiny House Floor Plans
I made these tiny house floor plans a while back. I never got around to publishing them until now. It’s based on a 19′ by 8′ dimension making it a roomy tiny house.
I know the loft view isn’t perfect–somehow I messed up with dimensions and missed the wood flooring–but I think you get the idea. I’ll get better I promise.
These floor plans give you a visual of what living in a tiny house would be like. It’s also good for organizing/planning furniture, kitchens, bathrooms and windows.
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Lately–last few days, especially–I'm thinking about how a family with 1-3 (or more) kids could live in a Tiny House. Looking at the plans above and, in general, at the Jay Shafer-Fencl-style Tiny Houses, I see them as a delux dorm room. Nothing wrong with that, but I'm wondering if/hoping that someone will begin a discussion about how Tiny Houses and the values, etc. associated with such could be adapted to the needs of a family-with-kids. How to create some private sleeping areas, etc. would be my first concern.
More people are going to need more space so the houses wouldn't be *as* 'tiny' but beyond adding a few more square feet per person, what else change–and how could a family hold the line against changing away from Tiny House ideals? What special adaptations could be made to accommodate kids (at different stages of development)–without too greatly limiting their activities?
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That would be extremely challenging to have a family in one of these houses… They are just too small for that but it's still in interesting topic to talk about. Every person deserves their own private area so I think that these ultra small houses built on trailers are meant for a single person and for some couples.
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I've seen some sites with small houses under 600 sq ft for small families, I would imagine it would depend on the design and floor plan. What I like about Jays houses is for such a tiny space there is so much built in cupboards/bookshelves ect. I think the idea is to learn how to live with less. Does a family of 4 really need 2500sq ft? They probably do if they think they do.
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Hey Nancy, their designs for tiny houses on trailers are hard to beat. Shelving, storage space, and look and feel has a lot to do with it I think. I can see 600 sq ft for a small family… Young kids don't need huge rooms either. They end up spending most of the time wherever you are, anyway…. if you let them (and you should). Check out the new interview on PBS this weekend with Dee Williams and her tiny house.. http://www.tinyhousetalk.com/2010/08/01/tiny-ho…
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Hey Nancy, their designs for tiny houses on trailers are hard to beat. Shelving, storage space, and look and feel has a lot to do with it I think. I can see 600 sq ft for a small family… Young kids don't need huge rooms either. They end up spending most of the time wherever you are, anyway…. if you let them (and you should). Check out the new interview on PBS this weekend with Dee Williams and her tiny house.. http://www.tinyhousetalk.com/2010/08/01/tiny-ho…
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You question got me thinking. I've spent the last 4 years living with my son in a 140 square foot home and six years before that in a 500 square foot home.
So I spent a few hours using all the small space tricks I've leared over the last decade into a house idea for a family of 5. I was able to fit into a 300 square foot house (12'5″ by 24') three twin beds and one queen bed all in their own separe areas, a dining table able to fit 5 people, a full kitchen (sink, four burner range oven, and fridge), A three piece bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower), a wood burning stove, and a living room with one loveseat/small couch and three chairs.
This was just a first try, I've alread come up with a couple was to shrink the space even more. It's a matter of every bit of space having a purpose, and as many multi purpose spaces as possible.
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Interesting question and the first thing that comes to mind is sleeping alcoves tacked on. They would have beds with draws under for personal storage and clothing, perhaps a small fold down table for reading (and homework)and a tiny bookshelf. Include a curtain for privacy or one of those concertina type sliding door/screens. The lounge area isnt large enough to incompass a family but perhaps an all weather outdoor space….perhaps with a outdoor pizza oven, table and chairs and a roof (no walls but maybe insect mesh screens). This last would serve for all but the worst weather but most of us like to hibernate in stormy weather anyway. Just my two cents worth.
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So glad you came by lil and Tracy. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Outdoor pizza oven, haha, nice!
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