Introduction: Tiny Home Living in Guntersville, Alabama
Doug Schrader from Timbercraft Tiny Homes in Guntersville, Alabama, introduces us to their latest creation. This custom tiny home is designed to offer comfort, functionality, and sustainability in a compact space. With 35 feet of length (including a gooseneck), this home combines rustic charm with modern off-grid living solutions. Let’s take a closer look at this unique build and its standout features.
Exterior Features: Rustic Yet Modern Design
Size and Dimensions
This tiny home measures 28 feet in length, with an additional 7 feet provided by the gooseneck, making it a total of 35 feet long. It’s 8.5 feet wide and 13.5 feet tall, offering ample space for comfortable living. Despite its compact size, this tiny home is designed to provide maximum comfort.
Materials and Windows
The exterior features rustic cedar siding, giving it a charming, natural look. The windows are Sierra Pacific casements and awnings, aluminum clad for durability and modern aesthetics. These high-quality windows ensure both style and functionality, allowing plenty of natural light inside.
Trailer and Mobility
The house sits on a trailer with three 7,000-pound axles, each equipped with brakes. This makes the tiny home easy to tow while providing the stability needed for safe travel and long-term use.
Off-Grid Capabilities: Sustainable and Independent Living
Full Solar Power
This tiny home runs entirely on solar power, making it ideal for off-grid living. The solar system is equipped with a Samlex inverter, battery charger, and a set of batteries neatly tucked away in a storage compartment. The system allows the house to operate independently, with enough power for all essential appliances and heating/cooling needs.
Dual Power Options
While the tiny home is designed for off-grid living, it also has the option to connect to the grid. This dual power feature allows homeowners to charge the solar batteries or run the home on grid power when needed. It’s the perfect blend of sustainability and flexibility.
Propane Water Heater
The home features a propane tankless water heater, providing hot water on demand. The exhaust for the water heater is positioned on the exterior, ensuring proper ventilation and safety.
Exterior Water and Sewer Connections
The home is equipped with standard exterior water faucets, a pressure-regulated water inlet, and a sewer outlet. These features make it easy to connect to water sources and sewer systems when on the grid or in a campground.
Stability and Safety: Built for All Conditions
Scissor Jacks and D Rings
The tiny home comes with scissor jacks at the corners for easy leveling and added stability. It also includes D rings welded to the frame for securing the home during storms or while traveling.
Durable Design
Timbercraft’s tiny homes are built to withstand various weather conditions, from strong winds to heavy rain. The roof has a low pitch, providing extra interior space while maintaining durability. The home’s design also includes aluminum cladding for added protection.
Interior Design: Smart Space Utilization
Living Room and Kitchen Layout
As you enter the tiny home, you’re greeted by a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen. The living room includes a cozy area with plenty of seating, and a bar top provides additional space for dining or working.
Two Bedroom Spaces
One unique feature of this tiny home is that it has bedrooms at both ends, offering privacy for residents. Each bedroom can accommodate a full or queen-size bed and has access to electrical outlets and light switches.
Custom Bathroom: Farmhouse Charm Meets Functionality
Luxurious Cast-Iron Clawfoot Tub
The bathroom is designed with a custom farmhouse aesthetic, featuring a large cast-iron clawfoot tub. This tub adds a touch of luxury to the tiny home while maintaining the rustic charm that defines the overall design.
Vanity and Vessel Sink
The bathroom also includes a beautiful vanity with a vessel sink and a wall-mounted faucet, enhancing the rustic look with modern functionality.
Compost Toilet
A separate compost toilet is installed in the bathroom, making the tiny home fully sustainable and off-grid friendly.
Laundry and Storage: Small But Mighty
Laundry Area
Across from the bathroom is a dedicated laundry space, equipped with a washer/dryer combo. This is a major convenience for tiny home living, allowing homeowners to do laundry without the need for external facilities.
Wardrobe and Linen Storage
Next to the laundry area is a wardrobe with hanging storage for clothes, along with drawers for shoes and other personal items. There are additional shelves for linens, making it easy to stay organized in a compact space.
Kitchen: Fully Functional and Customizable
Stainless Steel Appliances
The kitchen comes with a 24-inch stainless steel range and oven, as well as a spacious fridge with a freezer on the bottom. These appliances ensure that the tiny home is fully equipped for everyday cooking needs.
Butcher Block Countertops
The countertops are made from butcher block, adding warmth and texture to the space. The large stainless steel sink provides plenty of room for washing dishes, and there’s a pull-out spice rack next to the fridge for added convenience.
Soft-Close Cabinets
All the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen are fitted with soft-close hardware, ensuring smooth and quiet operation. While there are no upper cabinets, shelving can be installed by the customer, allowing for personalization.
Gooseneck Stand-Up Bedroom: Spacious and Comfortable
Stand-Up Bedroom Design
One standout feature of this tiny home is the stand-up bedroom located in the gooseneck area. With a ceiling height of 7 feet on the high side and 6 feet on the low side, there’s plenty of room to stand and move comfortably.
Queen Bed and Storage
The bedroom is designed to accommodate a queen-size bed, with built-in storage underneath. There are also smaller drawers for personal items and deep storage spaces for larger belongings.
Shelving and USB Plugs
Additional shelving is built into the walls for clothing and other essentials. The bedroom is equipped with USB plugs for charging devices, making it a practical and modern space.
Lighting and Ventilation: Bright and Efficient
LED Lighting
The entire tiny home is lit with high-efficiency LED lights, which are not only energy-saving but also provide excellent illumination throughout the space.
Ventilated Windows
All the windows in the home are operable and come with screens. The awning-style windows allow fresh air to enter even during light rain, ensuring proper ventilation in all seasons.
Conclusion: A Tiny Home for Off-Grid Living
This custom 35-foot gooseneck tiny home by Timbercraft offers everything you need for comfortable off-grid living. With its full solar power system, propane water heater, and spacious interior, it combines sustainability with practicality. Whether you’re looking for a permanent home or a mobile lifestyle, this tiny house is designed to meet the needs of modern living without sacrificing comfort or style.
