Previously, I shared the lessons I learned the hard way after living in my tiny house for a year. This time, let me share with you the best decisions I made from the start of the build and beyond.
It was the right time to build.
I am so glad that I started on the tiny house project when I did. Finding the right tiny house builder in Victoria one year ago was difficult because there was none who had previous experience building tiny houses on wheels. I found my builder in New South Wales, 800kms away. With the limited budget I had, I was able to successfully “haggle” with my builder – only because I was his first or second client from Victoria. Prices have increased by 10-20k since then. I couldn’t have afforded a mortgage-free tiny house if I waited longer.
Size does matter
When it comes to tiny houses on wheels, it is the length that matters. To help me decide which size I could comfortably live in, I rented tiny houses on AirBnB. I went for 7.2 meters to accommodate two sleeping lofts, a full-sized kitchen and a walk-in wardrobe.
A walk-in wardrobe and a high-ceiling loft
There are advantages to being small when it comes to tiny house living. Walking into tiny spaces without ducking is one of them. That’s why I designed one end of my tiny house with a loft and storage underneath where I could stand and walk right in. This design is what makes my tiny house unique and convenient to live in.
A kitchen with french doors
I was lucky to be on site when the double doors were delivered. They were the wrong kind so my builder had to re-order what I specifically asked for: double doors with rectangular glass panes from top to bottom. There is something about french doors that make a house charming. Those white french doors complete my full-sized country-style kitchen. I would not have it any other way.
Composting toilet. Buy one or make one?
I feel that this subject deserves a blog post of its own. Here are the reasons why I chose to make, instead of buy, a toilet.
Great information .. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Dolly i Love youre Page!
I am from germany and the Winter is very cold here.
How do you heat your house? And is it hot in summer?
Jessica
Found you through Pinterest. So gorgeous what you’ve created!!
There are all kinds of companies that create THs now.. and a lady starting a Tiny house community. I have links via my website.
Few questions :
Would you please add some more pics of inside your wardrobe through Insta?
Also, how did you tow the house there and do you pay rent or none on the land or own it?
Also, may I ask how you create income?
How do you stop from feeling isolated in the country?