Posts Tagged Tiny Home

NAVIGATION

Tiny houses have made a name for themselves by breaking the mold of what a house is, and because what defines a tiny house is always changing, there are some great four-bedroom options popping up. When I first started working on tiny houses, people were building smaller than they are today. The largest one I saw back then was about 150 square feet built on an 18-foot trailer. Now, people are creating larger tiny houses to accommodate entire families, including two, three, and four bedrooms on up to 30-plus foot trailers.

All that to say, moving your family of four or more into a tiny house is more normal and attainable than ever before. It makes sense to wonder if a tiny house will offer enough space to feel like a traditional home, but I would say you can comfortably live in a tiny house with more people given the right design.

Can You Build A Four Bedroom Tiny House?

Thanks to a constantly changing landscape, tiny homes are no longer limited to a particular set of dimensions. Families that are looking to escape the rat race and create simpler lives for themselves and their children are successfully building two bedroom, three bedroom, or a bedroom plus office tiny house.

At the end of the day, the tiny house lifestyle is more about intentional living than building a certain size house. It’s about living minimally and making the most of your space.

So while building a four-bedroom tiny house is doable, creating the house that works for you will take a lot of planning. Tiny house living may not be defined by size alone, but maximizing space is still part of what makes the lifestyle work.

Before you even start looking at floorplans, I suggest thinking through the goals you have for your house. If you plan to permanently live in your tiny house, what features should it have? Make a list of needs your tiny house must accommodate. You might consider:

Write down your needs at the beginning of the process to decipher the design for your tiny home that will work best for you and your family. This will help guide you in ruling out non-functional floor plans right away.

Is Living In A Tiny House Full Time Worth It For A Family?

Choosing to raise your family in a tiny house is a big decision. You want to be sure that taking this step is really what you want. One of the first things I learned when starting my tiny house journey was to take time to research, but eventually you’re going to need to make a gut decision and go with it.

I knew the switch to tiny living would come with sacrifices, but after being laid off from my first “career” job, it was a risk I decided to take. It took me four years of saving and 1.5 years of building to make my dream of creating my first tiny house a reality. I had never built anything before and was the last person you’d expect to be building their own house. I worked in HR during the day and assembled my tiny house at night. But I haven’t once regretted following my instincts.

Making the shift to tiny living changed my life and opened up a lot of possibilities for me. It gave me more financial freedom, control of my own time, and significantly less stress. I believe this lifestyle will give you and your family these benefits too.

Can You Raise A Family Of Four In A Tiny House?

It is absolutely possible to raise a family in a tiny home. Once you’ve decided to make the switch to tiny living, take a look at that list you made earlier and consider the needs specific to your family. There are many features that can make your tiny house a comfortable and practical home for your family.

Adding More Beds To A Tiny House

One of the first things to consider is where everyone will sleep. Options for adding more beds might include:

Lofting your bed

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Adding bunk beds

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Adding a murphy bed

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Adding a trundle or roll out bed

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Making the living room couch a pull-out bed

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Adding an enclosed bedroom space

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Ideas For Raising Kids In A Tiny House

Kids have their own set of unique needs so it’s important to consider the lifestyle of your family to figure out what features might be helpful for your children. There are many creative concepts to make room for your kids to do their homework, store their stuff, and have ample space to play.

Some tips for kids’ spaces might include:

Creating a homework nook

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Creating a fold-down or slide-out craft table

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Creating a bookshelf in a sidewall

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Adding storage under bench seats or pull-outs under the bed

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Separate “Kids Rooms” by having multiple lofts

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Adding cubbies in the wall to store toys, books, and games

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Using a loft space as a playroom

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Ideas For Raising A Baby In A Tiny Home

If you have or are planning to have a baby, raising your little one in your tiny house comes with an entirely different set of needs. You will need baby-proof spaces that keep your child safe, a place for them to sleep, and storage for your baby necessities.

Features to accommodate your little one

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Making Room For Kitchen, Bathroom, And Laundry Needs

Deciding to make your full-time home a tiny house means you need to accommodate the daily life of your family. There are several ways to make sure your tiny home fits your family’s day to day, so it’s important to think through what your needs are and design a space that’s right for you.

What Type Of Tiny House Is Right For My Family?

Now that you’ve considered the features you want to include in your tiny house, it’s time to consider the size and design that is right for your family. There are several roomier options that can work for you.

4BR Tiny House On Foundation

If you’re looking for a more stationary setup for your family, you can easily stick with a more traditional small house. These homes don’t come on wheels and are set up on a solid foundation, which is usually more palatable to code enforcement and means you aren’t restricted to a trailer footprint.

Incorporating the adaptable features I mentioned before can make these traditional tiny homes work for families with two to five kids. A major benefit of having a stationary home is that you can create a deck or a small yard. You can even open your living space up to that outdoor space for easy access and an extended living area.

4 Bedroom Tiny House On Wheels

If you’re looking for a tiny house that can travel, consider mounting your home on wheels. There are lots of benefits to building a tiny home on wheels. Not only can you take your trailer on road trips with the entire family, but you also have locational freedom. You don’t necessarily have to commit to the land you originally built your tiny house on. You have the ability to move your home later if, for example, you change jobs and need to relocate.

If you want to make your tiny house mobile but don’t want to sacrifice the outdoor space, consider building a rooftop deck on top of your trailer.

Four-Bedroom Tiny House Design Inspiration

A great example of a tiny house design that can easily work for a family with up to three kids is the NestPod model from Tiny House Scotland. This design is set on wheels making it ideal for family travel. It includes stairs that lead to a lofted king size bed with skylights on each side, two short side tables, shelves, wooden rods for hanging clothes, and wire baskets for extra storage.

Additionally, there is a kids’ room with a ladder leading to three stacked bunk beds. There are drawers for games or toys underneath the bottom bunk bed, as well as a movable shelf positioned under the head of the second bunk. The kitchen is on the ground floor and contains drawers, cabinets, a sink, a full dishwasher, and wall space for a refrigerator.

The bathroom includes a tub and shower with a removable head, a sink, a toilet, under-cabinet storage, and hooks above the window for towels or clothes. Overall, the NestPod is a functional and cozy space for a family with three kids to live and travel in.

Check out the NestPod that you can buy from Tiny House Scotland.

Other 4 Bedroom Tiny House Design Inspirations

Here are some great examples of larger tiny houses built for more people.

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How To Design Your Four-Bedroom Tiny House

If you do choose to build and design your own four-bedroom tiny house, you’re going to want a floorplan that fits your family. Check out these options:

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Two-Story For Family With Two Kids And Guest

This floorplan is nice for families with two kids who want to host the occasional guest. The plan allows for two kids’ rooms — one on the loft and one on the ground floor. It also includes a full dining and kitchen area, home office, and a full-size fold-out bed for guests.

Two-Story For Family With Four Kids

This floorplan is unique in that it can house families with up to four kids. The layout includes three kids’ rooms (one with two twin beds) and a master, plus a combined living and dining room with a TV and washer and dryer nook.

Two-Story With Two Queens, One Twin + Fold-Out Couch

This floorplan has two larger bedrooms with queen beds and one twin bed, as well as a full-size fold-out bed. This setup is perfect for families who want to have multiple relatives in town at one time. It also has space for a living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom.

Two-Story With One Queen, Two Twins + Fold-Out Couch

This floorplan has a master bedroom as well as two twin bedrooms. This layout is great for a family with two kids or a family with one kid who wants to host the occasional guest. It also includes a kitchen and living room with stairs to the loft.

Two-Story With Two Queens (One Fold Out) + Two Twins

This floorplan has two queen beds (one from the fold-out couch) as well as two twin bedrooms. It includes a full dining and kitchen space as well as a corner bathroom positioned for optimal space usage.

Two-Story For Family With Three Kids And One Guest

This setup is unique because it has space for a family with three kids, placing two of the twin beds separated by a wall and one in its own room. This plan has a particularly spacious kitchen and living room as well as a washer and dryer.

How Much Does A 4 Bedroom Tiny Home Cost?

The average tiny home will typically cost you between $30,000 and $40,000 dollars, but a four-bedroom tiny house will cost a bit more, at around $50,000 to $60,000 if you build it yourself; if you hire someone to build it for you, double that number. That’s a lot of money if you’re a family on a budget, so you might consider different options for paying for your home.

One option is to finance directly through RV-certified tiny house builders. In terms of housing, tiny houses are categorically similar to RVs. Many major tiny house builders will work with lenders to offer a financial plan that makes sense for them. Oftentimes that means a 15- to 20-percent down payment.

The best payment plan for you and your family will largely depend on your budget, income, financial goals, and pre-existing assets.

Your Turn!

• What features will you need to include in your family’s tiny house?
• Why do you feel like living tiny is right for your family?

NAVIGATION

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Oftentimes, families and couples look to tiny living to change their way of life. But in the early days of the movement, people built tiny houses that were much smaller than they are today. Now, families and young couples are building their houses on larger trailers in search of a complete lifestyle shift — one with less stress, more financial freedom, and better control over how they spend their time.

When I first started building, I wasn’t sure if I could fit all of my needs into such a small space. However, I’ve learned that building a tiny house that feels open and comfortable is possible. There are many design and layout variations for three-bedroom tiny houses that can accommodate a family or guests without making the house feel crowded. Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Build A Tiny House With Three Bedrooms?

When people think about switching to tiny living, they usually picture a one-bedroom tiny house. But the tiny house world is rapidly expanding and with it, the number of amazing designs for all walks of life. It’s now normal to build larger tiny houses that include two bedrooms, three bedrooms, or even four bedrooms.

While less is more when it comes to adopting the tiny house lifestyle, that doesn’t mean you can’t live in a tiny house if you want a little more space. Adding more bedrooms won’t take away from your experience if you’re intentional about how you design your home and your life.

Why Should You Consider A Three Bedroom Tiny House?

Before you begin designing your tiny interior, think about the reasons you are considering building it in the first place. Doing some hard soul searching will give you great clarity into what you need out of your tiny home.

You should also consider the individual needs of each person that will be living in the house. Are you single, a couple, or a family? Each person will have specific requirements that must be met for a tiny house to function optimally.

Living In A Tiny House As A Couple

Living in such a small space with your partner isn’t for the faint of heart. Both people really have to want to live tiny if it’s going to work.

What I’ve found living in my own tiny house is that making the switch can bring a new level of fulfillment to your daily life. Part of being an adult is making the decisions that work for you while balancing your responsibilities, and sometimes that means committing to your desires even if they go against the grain. If you and your partner crave simplicity, building a tiny house could be a solid start.

You might be looking to escape the demands of the city and create a quieter life. Or maybe you want to build a tiny vacation home or travel across the country. It’s possible that a one-bedroom tiny home will suffice for the needs of you and your partner. However, you may want an extra bedroom or two to travel with family, have friends stay in your home, or make room for future children. If this is the case, you should consider two bedrooms or three bedroom tiny houses.

Building A Tiny House For A Growing Family

Whether you are newlyweds looking for a house your family can grow into or you already have children, creating a tiny house that works for you is totally possible.

If your plan is to build a three-bedroom tiny house for you and your kids to live in, my first piece of advice is to think about the individual needs your family has. This can include anything from the features your kids might want to giving parents a quiet space to get away from it all to the land you park it on.

Considering the answer to each of these questions is the first step in building a tiny house that your family can happily grow into.

Looking To A 3 Bedroom Tiny House For Extra Space

Maybe you’re considering a larger tiny house just because you need extra room for potential guests, extra activities, or just because you want to build a bigger house. Even if you don’t plan to move your family into your tiny house or use it to travel with a partner, a small home can still be a great option for living a simpler life.

Here are some tips for including an extra bed in your tiny house without making your house feel cramped:

Add a murphy bed that folds up into the wall when it’s not being used

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Add a trundle bed that slides under the main bed to use for guests

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Put a fold out couch in the living room

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Add a daybed to the living room that can double as a sleeping area

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Keep a floor bed or air mattress in the closet to bring out for guests

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Which Three Bedroom Tiny House Design Is Right For You?

Even if you know what features you’re looking for, it can be a challenge to decide which tiny house layout works best for you. As I mentioned above, you’ll need to consider the individual needs of each resident, plus the collective needs of your family as a whole.

The good news is that, these days, there’s no shortage of three-bedroom options on the market. Below are some tiny house design plans and prefabricated homes for purchase.

The Tumbleweed B-53: Two Story, Three Bedroom Small House On Foundation

This small B-53 house design is 743 square feet with two bedrooms, or you can add a third bedroom making the house 837 square feet in total. Building the house will usually cost $100 to $200 per square foot.

The building is designed to include a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and optional bedroom on the first floor. The second floor includes two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The house is designed with stairs and would be great for a small family.

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The Charme: 2 Story, 3 Bedroom Tiny House On Wheels

Purchasing The Charme house by Minimaliste can satisfy many needs. It is a two-story, three-bedroom, 330-square-foot mobile tiny house that can sleep four people easily and up to eight people total. This design includes a living room, kitchen, full bathroom, washer and dryer, stairs, and three total bedrooms.

The intricate design contains many features to support more people. The interior of the kitchen includes plenty of storage drawers and cabinets under the stairs. The living room sectional can be converted into a dining area, and the TV is installed on a wall support which gives it flexibility. The Charme rests on wheels, making it a nice option if you and your family plan to travel.

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The Denali: Two Story, Three Bedroom Bunkhouse Trailer

Purchasing the Denali Bunkhouse Trailer from Timber Craft Homes is a great option for families who want to travel. This tiny home is a 41-foot, two-story trailer with three bedrooms. It features a main floor bedroom with a king bed and two sleeping lofts with a staircase. It also includes a fully furnished kitchen and bathroom with a bathtub, French doors, and vaulted ceilings.

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The Elmore: Three Bedroom, Two Story Tiny House

The Elmore by Moveable Roots is a 40-foot custom two-story, three-bedroom tiny home. The home is approximately 500 square feet in total and starts at $120,000. It includes a primary bedroom on the ground floor, two sleeping lofts, and a screened-in porch.

The primary bedroom has a spacious closet and extra drawers for storage. Each loft also includes extra space for storage of toys, clothes, and more. The kitchen features a bar with enough seating for three, an electric cooktop and oven, dishwasher, farmhouse sink, full refrigerator, and a washer and dryer built into the stairs.

The living room includes an L-shaped couch and room on the wall for a TV. The bathroom includes a large vanity, walk-in shower, linen storage, and toilet. The Elmore is also on wheels and works great for families or couples who are looking to travel. With room for up to two queen and three twin beds, the Elmore house can sleep a large family or a small family and several guests.

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The Pemberley 2 Story, 3 Bedroom Gooseneck Trailer

The Pemberley by Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses is a 37-foot-long gooseneck trailer with two stories and three bedrooms. The Pemberley was created to sleep up to five people and is 460 square feet in total. The model is built with a plethora of useful features.

The living room on the ground floor is not furnished, but it does come with preinstalled audio and visual cables which can be extremely helpful. The kitchen includes a washer and dryer and plenty of extra storage.

There is also a large closet on the ground floor to use for you and your family’s clothes. There is a steel pipe ladder that leads to the second bedroom, which has enough space for a trundle bunk-bed. There is also a swivel ladder leading up to two loft rooms with enough space for a king bed and two twin beds, complete with two closets.

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Three-Bedroom Tiny House Floorplans

Looking to build your own tiny house trailer instead of purchasing one? Here are some floor plan suggestions for you.

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Two Story For Family With Guest Room

This floorplan is nice for families with one kid who want to host the occasional guest. The ground floor includes an open living room with a full dining and kitchen area. The bathroom features a tub as well as a washer and dryer. The primary bedroom on the ground floor includes one queen bed. The loft space has two sleeping areas — one at the back with a queen bed and one at the front with a twin bed.

Two Story With Kids Room And Two Lofted Queens (Plus Sofabed)

This floorplan is similar to the one above but with a slightly different setup. The kids’ room on the ground floor is next to the full bathroom as well as a washer and dryer. The dining room and kitchen are closed off to the living room. The lofted floor has two queen beds, great for one couple and the occasional guest.

Two Story With Kids Room And Two Lofted Queens

This floorplan is almost identical to the floorplan above. However, this plan stacks the washer and dryer and has room for a smaller couch, creating more space in the kids’ room. The setup still has space for a living room that is separate from the kitchen and dining room. It also still has two lofted queen beds, one at the front and one at the back of the trailer.

Two Story Tiny House For Family With Two Kids (+Stairs)

This floorplan is great for a family with two kids. The plan has an open living room with the kitchen and dining spaces connected. It includes a kids’ room on the ground floor which is next to the full bathroom, stacked washer and dryer, and closet. Stairs lead to one side of the loft where there is room for a queen bed, while the other side of the loft is accessed with a ladder and has space for an extra twin bed.

Two Story For Family With Two Kids

This floorplan also has space for a queen bed and two twin beds — a great set up for a growing family with two kids. The layout closes off a kids’ room at the front of the trailer. It also has a full bathroom with a stand-in shower in the corner. The dining, kitchen, and living room areas are connected. The front side of the loft has space for a queen bed while the back side of the loft has space for a twin bed.

How Much Will A Three Bedroom Tiny House Cost?

On average, a three-bedroom tiny house will cost $50,000 to $80,000. They run a bit pricier than one-bedroom and two-bedroom tiny homes because these designs inevitably mean more bathrooms, storage, features, and appliances to make room for more people.

Your Turn!

• Are you ready to make the switch to living in a three-bedroom tiny house?
• Which three-bedroom tiny house design will work best for you and the people you live with?

NAVIGATION

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You may be wondering: Is there a way to build a two-bedroom tiny house while keeping such a small space comfortable? Adding more bedrooms to your tiny house is a great idea, especially if you have a family or want to host more people.

The challenge with such a small space is that if you try to do too much, your tiny house can feel cramped. There are many ways to add a second bedroom to your tiny home without sacrificing the feeling of openness and still giving your family or guests the privacy they need.

While less is more in any tiny house, you can leverage design tricks like stairs with storage, multiple lofts, and bunk beds to add space without crowding your home. Here’s what you need to know about two-bedroom tiny houses.

Why Consider A Two Bedroom Tiny House?

There are several reasons why a two-bedroom tiny house is ideal for those who have the need. The first thing to note is that a tiny house can be any size that’s right for the people that live in it. It’s more important to be intentional about your space than to adhere to some arbitrary square footage “rule.”

Adding more rooms gives you the freedom to house your family or host friends to come visit. More bedrooms will make your home more spacious and comfortable for your family. Creating a space that is inviting for everyone will make your tiny house feel like home.

Designing a space with more rooms and features also gives you the flexibility to repurpose those rooms as your needs change. If, in a year from now, your lifestyle and daily habits look different, you want to create a tiny house design that can change with you.

At the end of the day, the lifestyle you build in your tiny home is more important than the size. There are major benefits to adding more rooms to your interior, so if you end up going small instead of tiny in your build, don’t worry!

How To Design A 2 Bedroom Tiny House

Having helped countless people design and build their own tiny homes over the years, I’ve seen where many people go astray in their designs.
The first piece of advice I’d give is, before you even start designing your tiny house, sit down and write out what you want your house to do for you.

• How many people do you want to sleep there?
• Do you want to cook large meals for your group?
• Do you need a workout space? A spot to work? Another specialty zone?
• What kind of outdoor space do you want?
• How much storage will you need to store your stuff?

This is your chance to dream. Create a list of daily habits your home needs to accommodate.

From there, use your list to make different floor plan ideas that fit your desires. Look at the specific needs you have for your tiny house and add in features that make sense. Generate a picture of your needs, then chew on a lot of different designs. Don’t stop at just one design. Take your time going through 10, even 20 options that might work for you. This will help your end result suit your lifestyle perfectly.

What Features Should My Two-Bedroom Tiny House Include?

Whenever I help with two-bedroom tiny house designs, I have to figure out what to include. Below are some suggestions of features that can optimize the space in your tiny home.

Adding A Loft

Adding a loft bedroom to your tiny house is extremely beneficial for maximizing space and including more room for people to sleep. What I did with my tiny house floor plan was use the loft space for my bedroom while using the main floor for my kitchen, living room, and bathroom.

If I were to go back and add a second bedroom, I would probably create my guest room up in the loft and keep the master on the ground floor. That way, I’m not climbing my ladder every single night.

The great thing about adding a loft is that you have the freedom to use that space in whatever way you want. In my tiny house, I added a skylight to keep the room feeling open.

I also chose to only have one bed in my loft. However, you could easily have a loft with two beds to make room for a larger family then divide the space for privacy. You can do this by adding a shelf, a wall, or curtains between mattresses.

Another option would be to put one bedroom in a loft at the front of the trailer and one in a separate loft towards the back. That way, you still maintain a central open space that has vertical height where your ground floor can be totally open.

Next, decide how you want to access the loft. If I was trying to make room for a family, I would choose to have stairs leading to the loft. This makes it easier and safer to go up and down each day, especially for kids who might have a hard time climbing a ladder. If I was using the loft space for the occasional guest only, I would probably stick with a ladder because it takes up less space on the ground floor.

Check out the more detailed post on how to best use your loft space.

Adding Stairs

One of the main benefits of adding stairs to your two-bedroom tiny house interior is that they are multipurpose. Not only will stairs make it easier than using a ladder to get up to your loft, but they can also provide extra storage and look attractive.

When I first started building tiny houses, the largest one I saw was about 150 square feet, which is a lot smaller than many of the houses I see today. Now, people are going bigger, including more rooms, and using larger trailers. If your tiny house is on the larger side, stairs will make it easier to access that second bedroom.

Adding stairs will also give you more storage options for your tiny home. You can install drawers for toys and games, a bookshelf if you’re a bibliophile, a closet to hang your clothes, cabinets for extra snacks, or even a hatch for extra blankets and pillows for family movie night. Whatever you choose, you can customize a staircase to fit your needs.

Check out the more detailed posts on how to build your stairs.

Maximizing Storage Spaces

Stairs aren’t the only place you can create more storage space. More people will inevitably take up more room and bring more stuff into your home. The best way to deal with this is to maximize your storage.

There is a plethora of options for creating storage for larger families including hidden floor and ceiling storage, storage in benches and chairs, pullout cabinets and shelving, extra closets, or nooks for larger items.

My suggestion for deciding where to add more storage would be to think about what purpose you want to fill. If your goal is to give more private storage to each person, maybe create a storage space under each bed. For lesser used items, you might consider a hidden floorboard panel. The idea is to create storage spaces that are most conducive to your needs.

Designing A Kitchen For A Larger Family

More people in your house also means more mouths to feed. All that food needs to come from somewhere, so a big pantry is a must. I’ve found that the best way to go about designing your kitchen space is to think about your personal habits.

If you aren’t regularly cooking large meals, expanding your kitchen might not serve you well. But if you have a big family or a love of cooking, you should probably dedicate more space to those activities.

If you prefer freezer meals or meal prepping, you’ll need to plan ways to include more freezer space, whereas if you eat more canned vegetables and dry foods, you might consider a shelf on the kitchen wall. You could include a barstool counter, a platform kitchen with stairs, hooks for produce bags, or even a fold-down table.

In my tiny house, I opted to leave out a dishwasher. If I was planning to cook for a large family, I would probably rethink that choice. In the long run, the best way to design your kitchen is to design a space that fits your cooking style.

Designing Extra Bathrooms For More People

More people in your house also means more bathroom needs. This is just one of those things that you can’t get away from — everyone is going to have to go, so a two bedroom, two bath might make sense for you.

Take into account the amount of time you spend in the bathroom. You’re likely only going to use the bathroom for a maximum of an hour a day, and this isn’t where your friends and family are going to congregate. The smallest bathroom you’re going to create will be about 60 square feet. Given that a 20-foot trailer gives you about 200 square feet total, that’s a lot of space to dedicate to such a low amount of time!

My advice would be to keep your bathroom(s) as tiny as possible. If you can swing it, I would stick to standing showers. A bathtub is going to take up a lot more space that adding an additional bathroom will already occupy.

I would also suggest considering the weight distribution through your tiny house based on its place on the trailer. It’s important to think about how you’re distributing weight over your trailer for when it’s time to tow your tiny home. Bathrooms will tend to have some heavier things in them like toilets, water tanks, or tiled flooring, which means it’s wiser to spread these rooms out.

Kids Room Design Inspiration

Kids come with a mixed bag of their own needs. When thinking about housing your family in your tiny home, you might wonder: Where will my kids keep their toys? Where will they do their homework?

Consider your family’s personal needs upfront. If your child is a big reader, you may want to include their own private bookshelf. If they spend all their time playing Legos, you might include extra storage on the floor or a chair and table in their bedroom.

If you have children who get along well, you might consider lofting their bedroom with two parallel mattresses. On the other hand, if your children need alone time, you might split their beds across two separate lofts. Cater the space to their needs, too.

For the most part, I would steer clear of sectioning off too many areas. This can make your house feel crowded. A great way to include multiple sections or “rooms” for your child while still keeping an open feel is to flood the entire space with natural light.

Natural light has the power to make a small space feel open and windows will also extend sightlines. If you have curtains or walls that divide your bedrooms, you should try to include a window that widens the feel of the space.

Another aesthetic suggestion to keep the space open would be to stick with a lighter color palette. Dark colors have a tendency to make the house feel more cramped, while light colors do the opposite.

Bunk beds are another great way to include multiple bedrooms in your tiny home, especially for your kids. Stacking bed space vertically is a really smart way to sleep more people and fit the needs of your family.

Feel free to play with the placement of the ladder, storage drawers underneath the beds, or even trundle beds that extend from the bottom layer.