Frequently Asked Questions
Many people have commented on how they like the kitchen, how it's so compact, and it's got everything you need. In terms of the electric stove, they said that two elements were sufficient because usually you don't cook more than two things at a time anyway.
When I designed the building I wanted to make sure that although tiny it wasn’t inhibitive like some of the TH on wheels, hence a standard sized bathroom and fittings and good sized functional kitchen. And spot on re only two hobs.
A number of people have commented that it would be good to change the roofline, so that one doesn't hit ones head coming up the stairs.
Interesting. One of the reasons that the roof twists to have the higher side above the LADDER-STAIR is to increase the headroom. Of note the access to the loft is a LADDER-STAIR and not a stair. If it was a stair then all sorts of restrictions would apply as to height of tread, total length of the stair, width of the stair and also the specific headroom heights. This takes up a lot of additional space and reduces the amount of usable living space. Again it is a tiny home! So there is always a bit of give and take.
The loft idea doesn’t always suit a lot of people and probably more aimed at the “younger set.”
The TORU plan is a single storey home and thereby negating the issues with accessing an upper level.
A number of people have also commented that it would be good to have more built in storage space. That it would be helpful to have storage space under the stairs, and maybe even another small cupboard to put shoes/umbrella, coats etc. That if you were a single person/couple in your 20's it would be alright, but otherwise it would be hard to find enough space to put your stuff.
Similar to the stair situation, I can build in lots of storage – however, again reduces the living space or increase the size of the building thereby increasing the overall costs. Removable shelving can be installed under the ladder stair on alternate treads and also fixed shelving in the cupboard adjacent to the stairs. Many people find downsizing quite a challenge, particularly getting rid of stuff.This means that living in a Tiny Home is not for everyone.
Many people have commented on how they liked the bathroom, particularly the material on the walls, that it looked smart.
Great! That is a material which we will be using in all of the Tiny Homes I build. It comes from Scandinavia called FIBO. A very durable product and also very attractive with numerous colour and pattern choices.
