Tiny homes on wheels and minimalism usually go hand in hand. The design of these small dwellings focuses on a simple way of living with enough square footage to allow the owners to keep around what they truly need. And even if they're compact, they can be incredibly cozy. Case in point: Thistle, a tiny house that has everything you need.
The lack of square footage doesn't equal a lack of comfort. Thistle is both warm and inviting and offers modern comfort wrapped in rustic charm. This small house was built by Summit Tiny Homes, a tiny home builder located in British Columbia, Canada. With more than 10 years of experience in building and designing, the skilled team from Summit has created plenty of models tailored to the customer's needs.
Thistle is their smallest one. The owners wanted a tiny home with rustic accents that could be used as a vacation rental or guest house. Built on a double-axle trailer, this mobile habitat measures 16 ft (4.8 meters) in length and it's 8.5 ft (2.5 meters) wide. It offers just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq meters) of living space and can sleep two people.
Considering its compact size, its interior is surprisingly spacious and cozy. Thistle is filled with rustic charm. The whitewash walls let the wood show through and emphasize the stained trim and wood accents.
Photo: Summit Tiny Homes
Right as you enter the farmhouse-style door, you're greeted by a small living room that is filled with light thanks to a large window. Under the window is a large custom couch that sits nicely next to a cozy electric fireplace.
Next to the living room is a beautiful kitchen that comes complete with all the necessary appliances. It includes butcher block countertops, a generous sink, and a microwave. There's also a mini-fridge with a freezer and several shelves and cupboards for storage.
The bathroom has a beautiful vanity, a full-size shower, and a flush toilet. There are two shelves that can be used for storing the necessities and a space that can be used for a washer/ dryer combo if needed.
To expand the available space, the builder added a 54 sq ft (5 sq meters) loft that can be accessed via a set of custom stairs with built-in storage. The loft has enough space for a queen-sized bed. Other options featured are LED slim pot lights throughout the house and an electric water heater.
Summit Tiny Homes offers another floor plan for Thistle, which is highly similar to what I've described so far. The only notable difference is that there are no stairs. Instead, there's a ladder that the owners can use to get to the loft. This allowed the builder to transform the remaining space into a dining area.
Photo: Summit Tiny Homes
Pricing for both floor plans starts at $64,999 CAD (~$52,000 USD). Overall, it's a nice little home that comes complete with all the amenities you'd usually find in a much bigger dwelling. It can be used as a vacation house, home office, or permanent residence. If you're considering the third option, you'll have to seriously simplify your lifestyle since it doesn't offer much space. But its small size makes it easier to take it on the road and place it closer to nature.
It's worth noting that the houses built by Summit Tiny Homes are highly customizable and prices can go up or down, depending on the features chosen. Owners can select the size of their future home, the trailer style, or add a loft. Moreover, they can opt for an off-grid retreat since these dwellings are available with a solar and rainwater harvesting system.
Florina taught herself how to drive in a Daewoo Tico (a rebadged Suzuki Alto kei car) but her first "real car" was a VW Golf. When she’s not writing about cars, drones or aircraft, Florina likes to read anything related to space exploration and take pictures in the middle of nature. Full profile
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