From gorgeous white-washed interiors, to chic light-filled spaces and stunning use of natural timber, good things really do come in small packages when it comes to Australian tiny houses.
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They’re so gorgeous, you might be inspired to take on a ‘small’ project of your own. Here are five of our favourite tiny house interiors from around Australia.
Unsurprisingly, timber is the focus of this home, and it’s perfectly complemented by clean white walls and cabinetry. Black light fittings, fixtures and window frames provide an effective contrast.
“You can’t beat the smell and feel of handmade wood, and timber is the central point of the look,” says Sarah Rohdich from Häuslein Tiny House Co. “Simplicity is also key – simple, contrasting blacks and whites give a clean and elegant finish and balance the character of the timber.”
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Hamptons style is traditionally associated with large colonial homes – occupied by uber-wealthy New Yorkers escaping the rate race over the summer, no less – but the opulent look can be scaled to tiny spaces, says Kirsten York from York Building.
“White panelled walls, light engineered floorboards, skylights, large windows and floor-to-ceiling bifold doors achieve that much-desired feeling of space,” she says. “We have carefully incorporated pops of colour in the furniture and wall papering, which so elegantly complement the neutral tones of the foundational features.
“When luxury pieces like light fittings and tapware are incorporated, they quickly become a feature piece and automatically create that feeling of opulence.”
This one is almost better without fixtures and furnishings, such is the impact of the natural materials. “The structural elements are on display – normally we build with standard timber then cover it all up, but in this tiny home all of the structure is on display, including the traditional Japanese joins,” says John Totenhofer from Kashimoto Studios.
The timber is a combination of Japanese Hinoki – a type of cypress that’s considered sacred – and Australian hardwoods. Importantly, it’s unfinished and no varnish or oil has been used. A volcanic ash render coat completes the look on several wall panels.
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Natural light floods into this tiny home, creating a disproportionate feeling of space. Modern finishes and a simple colour palette finish the look, says Becky Emans from Designer Eco Tiny Homes.
“A variety of textures, a calm colour palette and plants create a comfortable and casual atmosphere,” she says. “Get the look by adding items of similar colour – your personality will come through and create flow throughout the home.”
A fusion of elegant Victorian and edgy industrial, steam punk is a great option for tiny houses because it creates a warm and cosy vibe. Key elements include black, wood, copper and velvet, says Kim Connolly from Tiny Habitat Homes.
“Steam punk is old-world but it’s also edgy,” she says. “Think copper cogs in a wheel – that’s very steam punk.”
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Go all out with a leather couch, an old steamer trunk as a coffee table, and chrome fittings, or choose more subtle accents like black industrial-style taps and shelves, and rich velvet cushion covers.
With so many inspirational Tiny House designs on the internet, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Whether you’re building your own tiny home or wondering which one of your builder’s design will suit you best, follow these 5 steps to help you choose the best tiny house design for your dream home.
Imagine the scene of your tiny house parked in your ideal spot. You might be basing your Tiny House on one you’ve seen in the Aussie Tiny Houses design range or somewhere else. Let that be in the picture as you discover the best design for you.
In your imagination, remove the setting and the deck, if you had one, and just see the house. Make a note of the key features you saw – you’ll add to these in step 4 below. Think about the position of the front door, windows for light but also privacy and if the roof line was gable or sloped. When your Tiny House is delivered it’s an empty canvas, ready to be parked where you want to live and furnished just the way you like it. That’s a big part of what makes it a home.
A dream home is one that looks good plus works well for your needs. Imagine walking up to the front door and entering your new home. Walk through a typical day – make breakfast, go to the bathroom, put a load of washing on, work on your laptop or sit down and read a book. Have a visitor over and imagine what it’s like in the cold of winter and a warm summer. Make a mental note or draw a plan of what worked well for you. Was the bedroom downstairs or a loft? Where did you sit down with your visitor? Do you want a big or small deck?
Open plan living space with generous storageIf you know you need one loft bedroom, that’s key! If you’d like a gable roof with rafters because you’ve always dreamt of that and it’s important to you, that’s key. Are you happy with a small free standing bathroom sink or really set on a sink in a vanity because you use the benchtop space? These are the features you can use to begin your design. When you’re clear on how important something is, it’s much easier to make decisions later on.
If you’re thinking of building your own Tiny House, we’ve got more helpful hints for you over on the Blog The Pros and Cons of Building vs Buying a Tiny House. If you’d prefer a professionally built home, head to step 5.
Most builders have a range of tiny house designs to cover different needs. Chose a base model from the range by selecting the ones that have key features you identified in step 3. Narrow it down to the 1 or 2 that appeal to you most from that selection as a starting point for a consultation with your tiny house builder. From there, your builder should help you choosing the right tiny house design for you based on your profile, needs and budget.
Congratulations you’ve done it! Big decisions can feel tricky to make and getting clearer through the 5 steps above can be really helpful when choosing the right tiny house design to bring your living tiny dream to life. Aussie Tiny Houses has created a streamlined design and build process because we understand building your dream home and going Tiny can be daunting. Contact our team of consultants to start exploring your option and find the the best tiny house design to make your tiny home dream a reality.
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