Aging in a tiny house might not be easy if you have to contend with ladders and low ceilings, but with its extra-wide, primarily single-floor layout, the Rose has been designed from the ground (or wheels) up for long-term small living.
Designed by Rewild Homes, the Rose is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 30 ft (9.1 m), which is on the shorter side of average nowadays, though not overly small. However, its 10.6 ft (3.2 m) width really helps open things up and give it more apartment-like proportions compared to a typical tiny house. Once relatively rare, extra-wide tiny houses are becoming more common, with recent examples including Craft House's Samuel and Teacup Tiny Homes' Daphne. It makes sense too, because unless you're set on traveling constantly, the additional space is probably a lot more valuable.
The home's exterior is finished in cedar and metal, while it's topped with a metal roof. The interior, meanwhile, is finished in a mixture of wood, including hardwood floors. Its entrance opens onto an open living room and kitchen. Although the lack of furniture flatters the space in the promo pics, it does seem noticeably roomy in there and can comfortably fit a sofa and an entertainment center, for example.
The kitchen itself is equipped with a double sink, an oven and four-burner cooktop, a full-size fridge/freezer, and quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for a tiny house, with butcher block countertops. There's also a storage closet near the entrance. A ceiling fan rounds out the space.
From the open living area, a sliding door leads into the bathroom. This is arranged so that a glass-enclosed shower and flushing toilet are on one side of the room, with a washer/dryer and sink on the opposite. Butcher block counter space references the kitchen decor.
Another sliding door leads into the home's only bedroom. This is spacious and has a nice high ceiling. It contains a double bed and its own separate door connecting to the outside. Additionally, a removable ladder provides access to an adjacent loft (situated over the bathroom), which can be used for storage, but not as a sleeping area since there are no legally required egress windows installed.
We've no word on the cost of the Rose, but for a ballpark idea the firm's similar Thicket starts at CAD 160,000 (roughly US$117,000). Delivery is available throughout the USA and Canada, but those interested will need to contact the firm directly for pricing.
Source: Rewild Homes
