Jasper Tiny Home Connects to the Outdoors for Stunning Views

Many tiny home brands around the world were born from an individual's or a couple's desire to break free from the constraints of conventional housing. These pioneering folks experienced tiny living first-hand and then helped other people to enjoy the same kind of freedom. Nick is one of them. His dream envisioned a perfect holiday home close to his favorite beach or to the Murray River, where he could fully enjoy the beauty of the Australian landscape together with his wife and two children.

Luckily, his dream was backed by a two-decade experience in design in construction. In the end, the result was a modern, versatile, and comfy abode that traditional building methods (for optimal reliability) with contemporary interiors and top-notch electronics. It was a dream come true and the beginning of a new endeavor – a tiny house building company named NJ Tiny Homes, after Nick's kids, Natasha and Jaxx.

Jasper is one of the most interesting designs in the Australian brand's range. Although on the smaller side in terms of length (only six meters/19.6 feet), Jasper feels much more spacious, luminous, and not at all closed off. The main reason? An outdoor-oriented design with an atypical placement of the entry door. Normally, tiny houses open on the front side, leading guests into the kitchen area or a small transition area between the kitchen and the living room. Jasper, instead, opens up at one of the ends, with huge glass doors.

Due to the unusual size, these doors seem to blur the line between the outdoors and the indoors. The living room becomes a versatile space that opens to the natural surroundings when the weather allows it. When the weather gets bad, those inside the house enjoy the full comfort of being at home while still admiring the wonderful views. In other words, the connection to nature is always present.

As you can imagine, this particular feature makes Jasper a great vacation retreat. This tiny home would look and feel best in a location where it can be surrounded by nature. At the same time, it's meant to offer the modern comfort of standard homes. The oversized glass doors lead into the generous living area, big enough to include a convertible sofa for additional accommodation.

A rustic wood fireplace creates the perfect vacation ambiance when the weather gets chilly, also creating an interesting contrast to the luxury, well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of a home, even on vacation.

Jasper reveals sturdy stainless steel countertops with a contemporary look, a stove, a cooktop (can be either LPG or induction), and enough room for a full-size fridge. The kitchen was also designed with storage in mind – multiple cabinets and shelves were perfectly integrated in order to maximize space and prevent clutter.

The tiled bathroom is also well-equipped with all the basics. In addition to the conventional full-size shower, Jasper also comes with an outdoor shower. The standard toilet can be replaced with a composting alternative if the future owners decide to go off-grid.

Jasper can be easily turned into a self-sufficient tiny home with solar panels, special storage tanks for water, and gray water systems. Tiny vacation rentals that are entirely off-grid have become hugely popular in recent years, especially after the pandemic.

Jasper's loft bedroom isn't very spacious (it can only fit in a queen-sized bed). Yet, it comes with the advantage of a beautiful skylight that further enhances the indoor-outdoor connection. Efficient lighting and a powerful reverse-cycle air conditioning system are an important part of Jasper's modern setup, keeping things highly comfortable even in the most remote location.

Those who need a bit more space can opt for the Panorama model, which is the luxurious, full-size version of the Jasper tiny home.

At nine meters (29.5 feet), Panorama boasts more space for larger families. It also keeps a strong connection to the outdoors, even though the oversized glass doors are placed at the front of the house. Still, they're not set right in the center, like most tiny homes. They're moved to the side, allowing the same direct connection between the living room and the natural surroundings, as in Jasper's case.

Snowgum, on the other hand, is a mix between these two models. Although similar in size to Jasper, it boasts the same entry door placement as the larger Panorama. Coupled with extra-large windows for the living room, this design maximizes the outdoor/indoor flow to the point where it becomes an almost immersive experience.

Snowgum is also the most affordable of the three, with pricing starting at AUD 85,000 ($57,000). Both the Jasper tiny house and the Panorama cost at least AUD 120,000 ($80,600) without customizations.