At just 26 ft (7.9 m) long, this towable tiny house doesn't have a huge amount of room to play with, but its space-saving layout manages to squeeze in a comfortable home for two. It features a kitchen, a living room, as well as a bedroom tucked into the loft.
Designed by Backcountry Tiny Homes, the Brightside is based on a triple-axle trailer and is definitely on the smaller side for a North American tiny house nowadays, so would make a good candidate for someone wanting to travel regularly. Its exterior stands out with a colorful green finish, which is made up of metal and lap siding, along with some board and batten accents. It's topped by a metal roof.
The interior, meanwhile, measures 250 sq ft (23 sq m) and has natural tongue and groove knotty pine walls. It's enlivened with an accent wall, along with a really unusual light fitting that resembles a tree branch. Though not a radical departure, its layout is a little different from the norm, owing to the limited space and desire to prioritize the kitchen.
The front door opens onto that kitchen, which feels like the heart of the home and includes a sink, a fridge/freezer, an electric cooktop, and room for more appliances to be installed. Additionally, it has a breakfast bar seating area for two.
Further into the home, the sofa is stashed under the staircase. This looks a bit of a squeeze but is still better than relying on only a day bed. A wood-burning stove nearby provides warmth, plus there's a mini-split air-conditioning unit too. There's also some storage built into the staircase beside the sofa. A wardrobe unit is installed in the living room as well, and a large window maximizes daylight inside.
At the opposite end of the house from the entrance and kitchen lies the bathroom. Accessed by a pocket sliding door, it contains a sink, a flushing toilet, and a walk-in shower.
The Brightside's bedroom is located in the loft. It's accessed by the staircase mentioned and has an integrated lowered standing platform, which is always useful in a loft bedroom, making it easier to access and even to stand up and get dressed (try getting dressed lying in bed to see how awkward the alternative is). The room itself is a typical loft bedroom, with a double bed and a low sloping ceiling.
The Brightside is sold in three versions. A basic shell will set you back only US$53,380, while it comes in at $99,025 for a finished but unfurnished version. Turnkey costs $106,750. Delivery is available throughout the US and internationally, but you'll need to contact the firm directly for rates.
Source: Backcountry Tiny Homes
