Warren Davis

Thank you, D Nikolls! These are all great points. I think you're spot on about moving the woodstove near the door. I'm thinking of a small 5kW DWarf stove from tinywoodstove.com, which I hope will be enough to keep the place warm (I'm also in the PNW, though in Central Oregon right now). I'm not happy with its current location, so I'll play around with that idea. Honestly, I'm not convinced we even need a sofa given that we have two lofts to lounge in, and I'd rather not have the temptation to lay down right next to my office...

I have zero experience with skylights, so I really appreciate your perspective here. I put one over the mattress because I'm pretty tall (6'2), and having that extra space above my head while sitting upright would be great. That's really the primary reason for it, so maybe I'll chuck the other two?

Copy that on the solar panels. It's easy enough to set something up outside in an optimal position and gain flexibility on house placement. And fewer roof penetrations the better.

I think I could forego some of the kitchen counter space too. Right now, I have like 12" of counter in my van, which is a pain at times, so maybe I got overzealous there.

Thanks Glenn. The stovepipe won't actually go through the bed - I was just being lazy and didn't route it realistically.

Hey everyone,

I’m in the process of designing a 28’ tiny home on wheels and looking for a critique from folks who have experience living in and/or building these spaces. I built a campervan and lived full-time in it for a couple of years, so I’m no stranger to operating in a small space, but I’ve never built or lived in a tiny home (though I’ve spent a fair amount of time in a few). I’ve attached a floor plan and sketchup model (also available via the link below). Would anyone be willing to provide feedback? Note that the trailer hitch is on the bathroom side, and there will be a tallish utility shed on the tongue.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NDHLn68S6ZsDvI2WXgh0OFhSgG9yMJTZ?usp=sharing

I’d be grateful for any input, but perhaps some examples are comments like “those windows are way too big”, or “that giant skylight will burn a hole through your mattress in the summer”, or “your weight distribution is all messed up”, etc.

I work full time from home so need a desk area, and am expecting to share the space with my partner and two dogs. My design preferences are as follows:

• Bright spaces
• Lean towards utility over aesthetic (in other words, will sacrifice aesthetic for a more functional space)
• Smallest bathroom facilities possible
• Adequate kitchen area for cooking and preparing meals

Thanks very much in advance!
Warren