Tiny houses are becoming more and more popular and they even tend to become a trend nowadays, especially in case of young couples who seem to opt for tiny houses instead of the traditional family homes. It is also the case of Erin and Dondi Harner from Colorado, who built themselves a 181 square foot home on wheels. You can find everything you need in such houses – from bathroom to kitchen and bedroom. The only difference is that it is a compact space, but it has the same warmth as a regular home. They called the house “Soleil” as it can be hidden from the sun, with the help of its wheels. Dondi, who is a civil engineer, says their home is 29 feet long and 8 and a half feet wide, and it is an eco-friendly house as it runs on solar energy, provided by its 6 solar panels. Besides the already mentioned room, the house has also an office and a dining space and even a sofa which can be turned into a guest bad. Tiny as it is, the house still has enough space for both its residents, as well as for guests. A small interior staircase gives access to a loft in the house. Erin and Dondi’s house is really inspiring and a great example for a tiny and cozy home.

Learn to build a tiny house

When it comes to small houses it’s important to have firstly a cozy interior. When i looking to a tiny house i carefully look to the best solutions. The Fencl is one of these. The Fencl combines both the Tarleton and Weebee home design. The main room has a vaulted ceiling. The interior is completely finished in pine with stainless steel counters. The exterior is finished with cedar clapboard. It can also be finished in board and batten siding or corrugated aluminum. The roof is covered with corrugated aluminum – and yes, you can hear the rain. Even if is a tiny house, the Fencl have a porch, main room, kitchen, bathroom and a loft. What you need more ?

The “living room” is flooded with light from all of the windows surrounding the front of the house. Above the living room is a cathedral ceiling which makes this space feel very large.
This is the largest kitchen of all of Tumbleweed houses on wheels. It comes with a sink, 2 burner stove top, refrigerator, and ample shelving. Below the sink, there is a small water heater. There is enough space that you can choose between a small toaster oven, microwave, washer/dryer, or dishwasher if you choose.

The bedroom is in the loft. It is large enough to fit a queen size bed, but with that said, this house is a little small for 2 people.
The bathroom has both a toilet and a separate shower. The shower water is heated from the small water heater under the kitchen sink, and can last about 5 minutes.

Ready made: $54,000           Build it yourself: $23,000