The tiny house market is saturated with models that feature lofted bedrooms that have you crouching or stooping to go to bed, but with clever designs like the Journey from Alabama Tiny Homes, the days of crawling into a loft are over. This pint-sized dwelling stands out from the crowd with a two-tier loft bedroom that has a section that allows you to stand upright and makes getting in and out of bed a breeze.
Apart from the well-configured layout, this tiny home on wheels can also be praised for its beautiful style, minimalist charm, and the tranquil, warm ambiance of its interior.
Many people fall in love with tiny houses due to their cute aesthetic, reduced footprint, increased mobility, and the ability to adopt a simplified lifestyle. But downsizing one's life doesn't have to involve too many compromises in terms of comfort.
Alabama Tiny Homes, the builders behind this beautiful compact dwelling, have more than two decades of experience in construction, and their expertise is clearly visible in their designs. Few tiny homes today are as beautifully crafted and highly functional as the models in their portfolio.
The Journey tiny home is built on a 28-foot (8.5-meter) bumper pull trailer and offers 324 square feet (30.1 square meters) of floorspace divided between a cozy lounge area, a modern cooking space, the bedroom loft, and a functional bathroom.
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On the outside, this home on wheels looks modern with stained wood siding, blue standing seam metal accent, and a matching metal roof, while the interior exudes calm and warmth due to the heavy use of wood and soft textures.
Moreover, the interior feels surprisingly spacious thanks to the crisp white walls and high ceilings throughout, plus the full-light double French doors and several clerestory windows that bring in abundant natural light.
The pristine-looking kitchen with a coffered ceiling, the drawer-style staircase, and the bedroom loft with standing height make this home unique, but what truly sets it apart is the attention to detail and the surprise features scattered throughout that add a touch of luxury to the design. I'm talking about the stainless steel breakfast bar, the six-bottle wine cooler in the kitchen, the full-size appliances, a full body spa panel shower head, and the trundle bed in the living room.
As you enter the home, you're welcome by an open-plan common area, with the kitchen on the right and the living room on the left. The breakfast bar adjoined to the U-shaped kitchen creates a sense of separation between the two areas.
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The living room is quite commodious and is furnished with three comfy armchairs and a small coffee table. It looks like a nice space to unwind in front of the wall-mounted TV, but it can also serve as additional sleeping space, as a trundle bed is neatly tucked away beneath the bathroom and can easily be pulled out when necessary.
The kitchen looks like a chef's dream with its white cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel full-size appliances, and the overhead architectural touch. Functionality is ensured by a large sink, an electric cooktop, an oven, a dishwasher, and a fridge with bottom freezer. A six-bottle wine cooler fits perfectly between the fridge and the oven.
The staircase leading up to the loft is opposite the kitchen and is also a bit different from other designs. Instead of integrating recessed storage cubbies or sizeable pull-out drawers on the side, it features a drawer-style design with each step sliding out from the front. This setup does offer less storage space, but it's still useful for stowing away items that usually clutter the hallway space.
Lofts are a common component of tiny homes, with many designers choosing to make efficient use of the vertical space available to maximize functionality. However, few compact homes offer the headroom of the Journey model. To create the standing area, the builders designed the loft on two levels, with a raised bed platform and a standing space next to it to provide inhabitants enough room to get changed before going to bed.
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The bedroom fits a queen-sized mattress, and there is also a flat-screen TV mounted on the opposite wall.
The bathroom sits on an elevated platform as well to accommodate the trundle bed that pulls out into the living area beneath it. Though compact, the space looks crisp and modern, with a corner glass-enclosed tile shower that has a luxurious shower panel system, a small vanity with sink and mirror, a flush toilet, and a stackable washer/dryer combo.
The Journey tiny house on wheels was completed by the Alabama-based builder in 2018, but its understated elegance, unique features, and incredible attention to detail make it a timeless design that can serve as a source of inspiration for anyone designing their dream tiny home.
After spending a few years as a copy editor, Ancuta decided to put down the eraser and pick up the writer's pencil. Her favorites subjects are unusual car designs, travel trailers and everything related to the great outdoors. Full profile
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