Tiny House assignment

Resources and ideasGail Hug

Client needsElements of “Urban Chic” that will be

utilized:•accentuate one focal point•neutral shades; similar color palette

throughout; no busy textures or patterns•bold geometry in both furniture and

furnishings

Examples of “urban chic”

Client needs: space allocation Main Room-largest

space used for gatheringand a variety of activityincluding reading,television watching,talking, working, informaleating

Kitchenette-galleykitchen space used forcooking. Drawer styleunder counterrefrigerator and freezer.No dishwasher needed.Open shelves housemodest collection ofdishware, glassware andeating utensils.

Client needs: space allocation Eating area-a place to

eat meals is needed. Itcan be combined withother areas such as themain room.

Seating area-a space forsitting and relaxing. Thisshould be restful andwelcoming

Client needs: space allocation Bathroom-a private

space needed.

Bedroom-an area forsleeping, and equippedwith lighting for reading.Also some storage spacefor clothing.

Closet area-a spacedevoted to clothing andmiscellaneous householditems. It could also beused for clothing storage.

Resources: Ideabox Small home design company based in Salem.

Oregon. Homes range from 200 sq. ft to 1250 sq ft. Prefabricated. Variety of models. Some designed to accept

“add ons.” Floating house model www.ideabox.us

Resources: Ideabox

Resources: Ideabox

Resources: Ideabox

Resources: Ideabox

Resources: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

“On the go” model: 65 to 172 sq.ft

Resources: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Small homes or guest house: 261-884 sq ft.

Resources: Zachary House Designed by Stephen Atkinson Two small structures connected by a

breezeway. Windowless Table bolted to the floor www.studioatkinson.com

Resources: LifeEdited.com “Design your life to include more money,

health and happiness with less stuff,space and energy.”

Website and weekly e-newsletter havefeatures that focus on architecture,products, and resources for small spaceliving.

Resources: LifeEdited.com

Resources: LifeEdited.com

Versatile architectural elements thatallow for greater space

Sliding doors/pocket doors Incorporating glass into partitions Spiral staircase Retractable staircase

Versatile non-architectural elements

Retractable counters Storage built into seating

Versatile non-architectural elements

Storage ottomans as kitchen seating Drop leaf table Adjustable coffee tables

Versatile non-architectural elements

Sofa beds Murphy beds