Raising a family in a tiny house is always going to be a challenge, but this three-bedroom model features a spacious layout that has been designed from the ground up with families in mind.
The Harmony was created by Canada's Teacup Tiny Homes and was commissioned by a family of four who wanted to embrace a simpler lifestyle. It's based on a triple-axle trailer and is finished in metal and wood. Its length is 34 ft (10.4 m), which is about mid-sized for a North American tiny house nowadays, while its width is the 8.5 ft (2.6 m) standard, so it can be towed on a public road without a permit.
A good chunk of the home's available floorspace is taken up by its generous living area, which includes a sofa, an electric fireplace, and space for a TV to be installed. A combination of underfloor heating, ceiling fans, and forced air systems help maintain a comfortable temperature inside.
Nearby lies the kitchen. This is equipped with an oven and a four-burner propane-powered cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a double sink, and a dishwasher, which is always a welcome feature in a tiny house. It has lots of cabinetry, including a pull-out pantry. There's also a useful dining area which could double as a home workspace and consists of a table and bench seating with built-in storage.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the bathroom. The model shown contains a walk-in shower, plus a vanity sink, and a composting toilet, but it's also possible to have a bathtub installed.
As mentioned, there are three bedrooms in the Harmony. The master bedroom is located downstairs, over on the opposite side of the home to the bathroom. It includes a double bed, plus built-in storage. Thanks to its downstairs location, there's ample headroom to stand upright.
Both loft bedrooms are accessed from the living area using fixed wooden ladders. They have small sliding doors to offer a little privacy, which is usually lacking in a tiny house. The rooms themselves are typical lofts with low ceilings and each has enough space for a double or two single beds.
The Harmony is part of Teacup Tiny Homes' Ellie range, which starts at CAD 185,000 (US$132,000), depending on options chosen. It's available for delivery throughout North America.
Source: Teacup Tiny Homes
