With their minimalist design, flexibility, and reduced environmental impact, tiny houses appeal to people from all walks of life, offering a unique lifestyle choice. Thanks to innovative floorplans and customizable features, micro-homes allow those looking to downsize an opportunity to create a space specifically tailored to their personality and live more intentionally.
Mobility, freedom, and a reduced cost of living are some of the benefits most often associated with the tiny house lifestyle. But another important perk that shouldn't be overlooked is the level of versatility tiny homes can offer, which is hard to replicate in conventional homes. The Nido tiny home from Australian builder Tiny Tect is the queen of versatility and flexibility despite its compact footprint.
Measuring 23 feet (7 meters) in length and 8 feet (2.4 meters) in width, this tiny home boasts a clever floorplan that allows for multiple interior configurations, making it perfect for anything from a spacious pad for one individual to an intimate family retreat with sleeping space for four. And the most important thing is that the Nido can do all this without compromising comfort or style and in a very cost-effective way.
The exterior of this tiny home is sleek and modern, with the black shadowclad siding adding an industrial touch softened by the raw and natural colors used for the exterior deck. This outdoor space is perfect for spending relaxed afternoons enjoying the outdoors, with the natural wood elements emphasizing the eco-design component of this model.
Photo: Tiny Tect
The interior of the Nido envelopes you in a warm, fuzzy feeling thanks to the use of natural materials like wood and leather, as well as a soft and light color palette of white, beige, and dull pink. The natural-looking interior is an obvious shout-out to eco-friendly design, while the abundance of windows is meant to let plenty of sunlight in and allow the residents to enjoy the surrounding views from any corner of the house.
The decor is kept simple, with subtle notes of Scandinavian design, with the designers prioritizing comfort, utility, and function. The limited square footage is very well utilized to create a cozy and inviting space with all the basic necessities for a hassle-free tiny living experience.
As mentioned, there is plenty of flexibility in terms of layout. If this tiny home is meant to be used by a single person or a couple, it can be configured with a spacious living area as you get in, a central kitchen with a dining nook and elevated bed opposite it, and a bathroom. The layout can be adapted for couples and families of up to four with a ground-floor bedroom and two bunk beds.
Photo: Tiny Tect
What's unusual yet very ingenious about this home's layout is the bunk bed opposite the kitchen with a versatile space beneath it that can be used as a charming dining space with two benches and a center table, a home office area, an additional sleeping space, or even a snug reading nook.
The living area is spacious enough to fit a large L-shaped sofa strategically placed in front of the glass entrance door that creates a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor areas. Moreover, a panoramic window keeps the space incredibly open and luminous.
Even if the owners decide to place a bed in this area, there is still enough room left for a cozy, two-person sofa in between the main sleeping space and the elevated bed for a snug, comfortable place to relax while taking in the views. To maximize the sleeping capacity of the Nido and still have a lounge area, the owners can choose a convertible couch for the common living area, coupled with twin over twin bunk beds, which are perfect for tight spaces like this where you need to optimize floor space. For access to the elevated bunk bed, the designers can either install a steel ladder or build custom shelves into the bed's side wall to be used as steps.
The adjacent kitchen is compact but well accoutered for cooking even the most complicated meals. There are plenty of under-counter cabinets for storage, a four-burner cooktop, a rangehood, a sink, an electric oven, and a fridge. A narrow wooden catwalk above the kitchen area adds even more space for storage or for displaying books, decor items, or potted plants to liven up the space.
Photo: Tiny Tect
The bathroom lies at the very end of the house and offers all the necessities for comfort and convenience. It is fitted with a toilet, a walk-in shower with glass walls, a custom open-shelf vanity, and a round mirror.
Minimalism and functionality stay at the core of the Nido tiny house without disregarding comfort. The result is a quaint and stylish dwelling that can function as a holiday retreat, rental property, mobile office, and even a primary residence. Its minimal decor and simple accents take away the distractions, allowing occupants to enjoy the experience of being at one with the surrounding nature.
What's more, the Nido tiny home on wheels can be placed anywhere you own a piece of land, including urban lots, rural areas, and even off-grid locations, opening up a world of possibilities for any kind of lifestyle. With the simple addition of solar panels, a battery system, rainwater tanks, and a composting toilet, the Nido turns into a self-sufficient adobe that can travel with you anywhere. Pricing for the Nido home on wheels varies based on customizations but starts at $75,900.
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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