Feel the ocean breeze Whether you?re building a shipping container getaway or opting for a more traditional tiny house, it can be hard to cram all of life?s necessities in a small footprint. But if you live someplace with a temperate climate, an indoor-outdoor design can give an expansive feel without adding more square feet.
Oregon-based Tiny Heirloom have made a name for themselves with a show on HGTV and a focus on luxury tiny homes. In 2016 they built Iki Hau?oli Hale, a Hawaiian tiny home for clients in need of a dream vacation house.
Measuring in at 400 square feet and currently located in Maui, Iki Hau?oli Hale uses two separate trailers. The first is a 290-square-foot deck with room for dining and a view of the ocean. The other 43-foot trailer provides the main living quarters with plentiful skylights, a copper roof, and lots of windows. Inside, a professional-grade kitchen?the client is a chef and recipe developer?features quartz countertops, a full-size refrigerator, a five burner stove on the island, three picture windows, and a farmhouse sink. A two-person high-top counter provides a place to dine, and the kitchen opens up to 140-square-foot living room with reclaimed wood accents. A full-size Chesterfield sofa sectional provides plenty of seating, and a double-sided see-through fireplace is a centerpiece of the house.
The tiny home features two sleeping areas: a 75-square-foot loft accessed by a retractable set of accordion stairs that drop down from...