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Compact tiny house for two boasts rustic raised balcony

Compact tiny house for two boasts rustic raised balcony
The Spruce is a very compact tiny house that sleeps two, plus guests, and is fronted by a small balcony
The Spruce is a very compact tiny house that sleeps two, plus guests, and is fronted by a small balcony
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The Spruce is a very compact tiny house that sleeps two, plus guests, and is fronted by a small balcony
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The Spruce is a very compact tiny house that sleeps two, plus guests, and is fronted by a small balcony
The Spruce is based on a double-axle trailer with a length of 20 ft (6 m), though the balcony increases that to 24 ft (7.3 m)
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The Spruce is based on a double-axle trailer with a length of 20 ft (6 m), though the balcony increases that to 24 ft (7.3 m)
The Spruce's exterior is finished in lap siding
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The Spruce's exterior is finished in lap siding
The Spruce's balcony is very small but suitable for up to two people to enjoy some fresh air
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The Spruce's balcony is very small but suitable for up to two people to enjoy some fresh air
The Spruce is entered into its living room, which includes a sofa bed and some storage
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The Spruce is entered into its living room, which includes a sofa bed and some storage
The Spruce's kitchen is very simple and basic, though can be upgraded at extra cost
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The Spruce's kitchen is very simple and basic, though can be upgraded at extra cost
The Spruce includes a small dining/work table
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The Spruce includes a small dining/work table
The Spruce's living room looks light-filled, thanks to its generous glazing
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The Spruce's living room looks light-filled, thanks to its generous glazing
The Spruce's loft bedroom is reached by a storage-integrated staircase
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The Spruce's loft bedroom is reached by a storage-integrated staircase
The Spruce's interior is finished in painted board and batten, with stained tongue and groove ceiling and trim
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The Spruce's interior is finished in painted board and batten, with stained tongue and groove ceiling and trim
The Spruce's loft bedroom has a lowered platform to make it easier to stand upright and get dressed
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The Spruce's loft bedroom has a lowered platform to make it easier to stand upright and get dressed
The Spruce's loft bedroom is a typical tiny house model with a low ceiling and a double bed
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The Spruce's loft bedroom is a typical tiny house model with a low ceiling and a double bed
The Spruce's loft bedroom includes under-bed storage
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The Spruce's loft bedroom includes under-bed storage
The Spruce's bathroom includes a composting toilet, shower, and a sink
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The Spruce's bathroom includes a composting toilet, shower, and a sink
The Spruce's composting toilet can optionally be exchanged for a flushing model
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The Spruce's composting toilet can optionally be exchanged for a flushing model
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Though it has a length of just 24 ft (7.3 m), this tiny house for two maximizes its limited space well. Its compact layout includes a sleeping loft with standing room, and even a neat little balcony that allows its owners to enjoy some fresh air.

The Spruce is designed by Backcountry Tiny Homes and is based on a double-axle trailer, which has a length of 20 ft (6 m), however the jutting balcony adds a few feet. To put this into perspective, it's roughly the same size as European models like Baluchon's Avalon, and less than half of some of the larger North American towable homes, such as the Tellico.

Its exterior is finished in lap siding, while the interior consists of painted board and batten, with stained tongue and groove ceiling and trim.

The home is accessed into its living room, which looks light-filled thanks to the generous glazing. It includes a sofa bed for guests, plus some storage space. Additionally, a dining/office table is nearby.

The Spruce is entered into its living room, which includes a sofa bed and some storage
The Spruce is entered into its living room, which includes a sofa bed and some storage

The kitchen is adjacent and is definitely on the smaller side, even for a tiny house. It consists of some cabinetry and a fridge, though necessary additions like a cooktop and sink can be added at extra cost.

Elsewhere on the ground floor of the Spruce is the bathroom. This has a composting toilet as standard, which can be changed to a flushing unit, a shower, and a small sink. There's also some cabinetry in there too.

The bedroom is reached by storage-integrated staircase. It's a standard loft model with a low ceiling and a double bed, though has a lowered standing platform to make it easier to get in and out of bed, and to get dressed. Additionally, some storage space is situated underneath the bed too. The balcony area is also accessed from the storage-integrated staircase.

The Spruce includes a small dining/work table
The Spruce includes a small dining/work table

The Spruce is sold turnkey, with furniture, for US$97,200, or as a DIY shell for $48,600.

Source: Backcountry Tiny Homes

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