One of my least favourite things about many tiny homes is how the bathroom is right off the kitchen, and oftentimes the two even share a sink. The Morrison's were not going to let that fly, so instead they put the bathroom on one end of the trailer and the kitchen on the other.
This allowed for the best use of space, granting them the opportunity to invest in a full-size five-burner range and an 18-cubic-foot fridge. According to Gabriella, "We know we CAN cook in a tiny kitchen with two burners, wash dishes in a tiny sink, and cram all of our food into a dorm sized fridge, but we don't WANT to."
The bathroom had to be spacious as well; especially considering Andrew is 6-foot tall. They installed a large Sun-Mar compositing toilet, which they decided on because their friend has had the same one without issues for nearly 20-years.
Another unique aspect of the Morrison's tiny home is their central living area, which includes a built-in sofa and eating counter that duplicates as a home office. Both face up to windows, offering stunning views that actually make the space feel larger.
To keep their home office clutter-free, and easily transferable into an eating space, they are truly paper-free and store everything via Scansnap scanner and Evernote. The couple claims by going paperless they reduced 75% of the office space they would otherwise require.
They also have a few "overflow" office areas that they often work in.
The storage staircase is reminiscent of the 'design of the week' we shared yesterday! The additional storage beneath the floating staircase is perfect for a tiny home where storage is naturally limited. While people may complain because it lacks a handrail, the alternative is a ladder… and any staircase (with or without a handrail) is better than a ladder, especially in the middle of the night.
"Because we chose to build tiny rather than a larger house, we were able to pay for the materials in cash and now have the security of knowing that we will always have a place on this planet that we can live for free."
The Morrison's have made their tiny house dreams come true, and in the process, they have made little to no sacrifices. Thus proving anyone can go tiny, it just takes some careful planning and a little bravery to try something new.
This allowed for the best use of space, granting them the opportunity to invest in a full-size five-burner range and an 18-cubic-foot fridge. According to Gabriella, "We know we CAN cook in a tiny kitchen with two burners, wash dishes in a tiny sink, and cram all of our food into a dorm sized fridge, but we don't WANT to."
The bathroom had to be spacious as well; especially considering Andrew is 6-foot tall. They installed a large Sun-Mar compositing toilet, which they decided on because their friend has had the same one without issues for nearly 20-years.
Another unique aspect of the Morrison's tiny home is their central living area, which includes a built-in sofa and eating counter that duplicates as a home office. Both face up to windows, offering stunning views that actually make the space feel larger.
To keep their home office clutter-free, and easily transferable into an eating space, they are truly paper-free and store everything via Scansnap scanner and Evernote. The couple claims by going paperless they reduced 75% of the office space they would otherwise require.
They also have a few "overflow" office areas that they often work in.
The storage staircase is reminiscent of the 'design of the week' we shared yesterday! The additional storage beneath the floating staircase is perfect for a tiny home where storage is naturally limited. While people may complain because it lacks a handrail, the alternative is a ladder… and any staircase (with or without a handrail) is better than a ladder, especially in the middle of the night.
"Because we chose to build tiny rather than a larger house, we were able to pay for the materials in cash and now have the security of knowing that we will always have a place on this planet that we can live for free."
The Morrison's have made their tiny house dreams come true, and in the process, they have made little to no sacrifices. Thus proving anyone can go tiny, it just takes some careful planning and a little bravery to try something new.