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Video: No-frills tiny house comes in larger size, still costs under $30k

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Tiny house, tiny price: The Element 20 starts at just US$28,500
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Tiny house, tiny price: The Element 20 starts at just US$28,500
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The Element 20 is based on a double-axle trailer and finished in smart siding engineered wood
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The Element 20 has a length of 20 ft (6 m)
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The Element 20's interior has a floorspace of 160 sq ft (almost 15 sq m)
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The Element 20's interior is clad in unfinished plywood
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The Element 20's kitchen includes a simple kitchen unit with a two-burner propane-powered stove
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The Element 20's bathroom is small and simple, with a shower and toilet
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The Element 20's standard flushing toilet can be swapped for a composting toilet at additional cost
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The Element 20's interior features a living room with enough space for a sofa
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The Element 20 can be purchased as-is and upgraded by the owner or alternatively Dragon Tiny Homes can add more features and a higher quality finish
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The Element 20 includes one bedroom, which is situated in the loft area of the home
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The Element 20's loft bedroom is reached by a ladder
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Dragon Tiny Homes recently revealed its no-frills Element, which costs just US$23,500. The firm now has a new version up for sale which also doesn't break the bank but is significantly more spacious inside, making it more suitable for use as a full-time home.

The Element 20 is based on a double-axle trailer, and, like its predecessor, is finished in engineered wood. The original model has a length of 16 ft (4.88 m), while this larger version reaches 20 ft (6 m), putting it in line with typical European tiny houses like those from Baluchon. It's obviously still very small and would only suit people who are passionate about downsizing, or perhaps for use as a cabin or weekender, but the few extra feet make a big difference inside.

The interior measures 160 sq ft (almost 15 sq m) and is clad in unfinished plywood. It has a new layout that places the kitchen directly next to the entrance. This has the benefit of providing a much larger area for the living room, which is pictured empty but has space for a sofa and some storage space.

The Element 20's interior is clad in unfinished plywood
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Elsewhere on the ground floor is a small bathroom with a shower and standard flushing toilet, though a composting toilet is available as an optional upgrade for those who want to live off-the-grid.

The Element 20 has just one bedroom, which is a standard loft-style tiny house bedroom with a low ceiling. It's reached by a ladder and has enough room up there for a double bed.

The Element 20 starts at $28,500, but Dragon Tiny Homes will upgrade the finish and add furniture at additional cost. Check out the video tour below to see more.

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