This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I've seen. Perfect for what I've been looking for, a small space I can use to get away and appreciate nature.
These are so cozy. The attention to detail is beautiful. My favorite parts are the large windows and the sense of solidity--it seems quite strong and stable.
At 11:43 You can hear the answer to this question. This project/business is definitely addressing a local problem. Good to see a local problem being solved locally. I love Kirsten and her crew's work. I find these productions very relaxing, and showing the world becoming a better place. Oh yeah Annie I thought the very same thing. The other thing I first thought was "What do you do when the bed is folded up?"
This is a really strong design. It does follow the way modern furniture is made. I worked at one of the largest furniture manufacturing plants in the US for about 8 years.
Awesome ingenious design. Built-in furniture is custom made like the house 🏡 it’s in. Thank you Kirsten for the wonderful cinematography and interview.
Kirsten, congratulations for having reached 1,000,000 subscribers! That's wonderful. All of the time and dedication that you've put into developing your channel, is beginning to pay off! So happy for you. 🙂
A fold-down desk/table on the wall opposite the bed would be the perfect addition so this could be an office, too. I love the murphy bed and the fireplace.
this design is so on point. clean linear and pre fab. love the design with the chimney built into the roof detail. thank you for bringing this to our attention. great video as always
@@harveymorgan1749 I'm not a CnC type wood worker, I do stuff by hand. This is a bit beyond my skill and I have a tiny workshop compared to his warehouse.
Yes, I've seen Murphy beds like that and it is such a clever use of furniture because in this one there is no table or anywhere to sit other than outside.
Kristen, please visit City Island, NY. It is a part of the Bronx, yes part of NYC and there are many small spaces and cottages here on the island with views of Manhattan. This is truly a magical place with many like minded people in an overcrowded city that are seeking smaller alternative places to live.
I hear that Seattle is allowing up to two TH's on an existing home's property. I don't live there any more, but I vote there (from France) and am delighted to see things moving in this direction.
I think the law are that if you want to build slightly bigger ( for kitchen space, ect), you just need a permit. But that's Canada, I don't know how hard it is for people to get a permit.
@@derflitermouse8976 In the U.S. most cities have a minimum square footage for dwelling in. In the Pacific Northwest it's 1,000sq ft. Anything less than that is not legal unless it's morher-in-law type dwelling on property with big house. Tiny houses on wheels can only be lived in 90 days per year.
This would be OK for a weekend. Much longer and I'd go cuckoo from such a tiny space. If you're homeless though, I guess it would seem like a mini mansion.
I like the whole design including the exterior decking etc. Just my kind of angular/minimalist modern style....no doubt out of my budget, just like everything in the Muskoka is. But pleasing to look at regardless.
Perfect as a second holiday home near a beach, or minimal living all year round. Slightly longer with a kitchenette and a small bathroom with plumbing, solar power, storage and wifi. Tiny house living done right. Make me one in Barbados please.
You don't need plumbing to put in a kitchen if you make it an RV style kitchen using a water jug for drinking water with a 12 v water pump and and jug for grey water. You could even put in a bathroom using a composting toilet.
It's lovely, and the interlocking design is very clever, but if you can't live in it, then it's really just a luxury product IMO. You need land to put it on - land that could arguably be used to build a house you could actually live in. I'd love to see the design continue to evolve so that it becomes fixed, affordable accommodation.
I love the prefab technique in designing these spaces, but I have been trying to wrap my mind around what it must feel to live in such a tiny space. I don't think I could do it. I understand downsizing, and only living with the essentials, but I think you can still have that, but with a much bigger space. This space is ridiculously small. I have seen many tiny spaces that seems livable, but this space is insane. Most of these tiny spaces are still pretty expensive which defeats the whole purpose in my opinion. If that's your thing, then by all means have fun, but I think I would feel much more free in my mind, and body without living in a sardine can.
There's people living in bicycle campers, cars, and other examples for a reality check of what is actually tiny and comparable to a sardine can. People living in Vans, for example, will typically have less than 60 Sq Ft but this is 98 Sq Ft... But can be larger, it's just to keep the costs low and avoid needing permits and other costs that would significantly increase the costs and trouble it would take to put one on the property. It's also not intended to be the sole living space and you would actually add it to an existing property. So it's like having an extra, detached, bedroom for guests, etc. Spaces aren't always intended to operate solely on their own or entirely indoors. Many times the point is to spend more time outdoors. Counties like Japan, for example, people spend much more of their time outdoors than Americans do... They have public bath houses, they do most of their entertainment and socializing outdoors in public areas, etc. So they need much less in their actual homes, which they would only spend part of their day at... So it's not only about minimizing but also how you live your life and how much of it you intend to be indoors. For most Americans this breaks down to about 93% of their lives spend indoors, about 6% in vehicles, and over 50% of that in their homes. Combined with consumerism and needing space for all our stuff and fewer people living together has led to the perceived need for lots of space and the need for homes to be a microcosm of everything we need to live our entire lives...
This is amazing and beautiful. Great work and design. Just no toilet and kitchen due to permitting issue. But I would suggest why not make a separate unit for kitchen and bath that would be possible to attach easily to an existing unit if needed or wanted based on location to bypass the permitting issue.
Still applies those permits and other fees to those additional structures... Not sure about where they are operating but some places with single family zoning can also limit the number of kitchens on the property as well... This is one of the reasons why you don't always see a full kitchen in an AirBNB, for example. But, like staying at a Inn, when you stay at a BNB then meals are usually included as part of the service, which is what BNB stands for (Bed N' Breakfast)... So it's not always easy to get around the zoning issues and it can deal with more than just the costs...
I agree and bathroom compost toilet, rainwater sink. small fridge and microwave plus electric grill. all hidden while beds down outside shower from rainwater.
This would be great as part of a hotel or an unconventional accommodation where you can separate larger space for meals and small bathrooms next to the units. Would love something like this in complete nature like in Finland
You probably mean slow shutter speed. Low light requires it, if the lens is not 'fast' enough... I think it is a bearable trade-off. Does it make you 'sea-sick'?
12V. What is the source of the power? If batteries, I didn't see that mentioned or shown where it is stored. If a transformer, then it is actually 120 or 250 V isn't it? What exactly is the zoning problem? Is it prevention of proliferation of housing in upscale vacation areas? It seems implied that there is a widespread employment of this kind of zoning, but Canada is so large, that I don't think this zoning problem exists in remote areas, or is that a mistaken presumption?
Multiple issues but the Issue they were referring is prevention of additional homes on the same property and the way the costs rise quickly when building a home instead of a secondary structure like a shed, etc. because that triggers the need for building permits, impact fees and a long laundry list of other fees and costs that can quickly start making it cost as much as much larger houses.... This is a problem in many places and not just Canada... Like in California it's the reason a ADU will typically cost more than $200K...
What about building where the roof is ~1,200 Watt solar. Do this and a small ac can run on solar during the day. A place in the sun incorporate a water storage system that collects rain water.
2 of them, one for bedroom and one for kitchen and bathroom, a grill outside and a Woden wall for a projector screen and a sound-bar for the sound you could enjoy movies outside in the evening/night time
its easy to make 2 blinds for those upper triangle windows . harder to reach them daily maybe tho . i mean cut them to shape and maybe a 2 long string that tie off out of the way ? hmm . I Dig the dbl side window design for openness and light especially in winter . for "plumbing" i think Dirksen has another vid where the owner used a *hose* to skirt the legal loopholes .
Also good to remember these are cabins, NOT tiny homes. So they are just extra beds/housing for a main house on a property, and they don't have tvs and entertainment because cabin country is meant for vacationing away from it all.
Full marks on aesthetics but the realist in me says add 40 square feet off behind the storage wall, i.e a 4x6ft bath and 4x4 kitchenette, and actually make it livable and worth the money.
I wonder how strong exactly. Would it stand up to tornado/ or hurricane winds as well as earthquakes? This is why codes exist, for safety. So would these be safe to ship to locations where these natural events are prevalent?
Imagine using something like this for each room of your house with each interconnected by an open air space or porch etc. Could be a cool way to get past the laws without sacrificing square footage
Yup, building codes, permits, impact fees, and a very long list of other fees can make a massive difference in the costs involved... Especially, in places like Canada, California, Oregon, Washington, etc. Even so called affordable housing can range from over $200K to even over $309K to build... and there's certain things that will trigger these costs even if you keep the size of the structure below the usual requirements to avoid needing permits, etc. Just too many regulations and bureaucracy making the system far too inefficient and easily corrupted, and it doesn't help that neighbors are often the ones reporting on you or outright suing you if they don't like what you're doing on your own property...
This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I've seen. Perfect for what I've been looking for, a small space I can use to get away and appreciate nature.
My favorite thing about this video is you can truly hear his passion for this type of architecture.
Your channel is the best for what should be the norm for housing in 2019. Small is beautiful . Minimalism should be the new normal. Thank you .
These are so cozy. The attention to detail is beautiful. My favorite parts are the large windows and the sense of solidity--it seems quite strong and stable.
The Bunkie is awesome! I could see lots of these in the USA being utilized where housing is needed desperately. Thanks!
At 11:43 You can hear the answer to this question. This project/business is definitely addressing a local problem. Good to see a local problem being solved locally. I love Kirsten and her crew's work. I find these productions very relaxing, and showing the world becoming a better place. Oh yeah Annie I thought the very same thing. The other thing I first thought was "What do you do when the bed is folded up?"
. Good to see a local problem being solved locally.
This is a really strong design.
It does follow the way modern furniture is made. I worked at one of the largest furniture manufacturing plants in the US for about 8 years.
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Awesome ingenious design. Built-in furniture is custom made like the house 🏡 it’s in. Thank you Kirsten for the wonderful cinematography and interview.
How clever! I love it because it’s small and doesn’t take up much space. Love the look!
Kirsten, congratulations for having reached 1,000,000 subscribers!
That's wonderful. All of the time and dedication that you've put into developing your channel, is beginning to pay off!
So happy for you. 🙂
A fold-down desk/table on the wall opposite the bed would be the perfect addition so this could be an office, too.
I love the murphy bed and the fireplace.
A fold-down table from under the bed would be better. The wall opposite the bed can house foldable chairs that fold flat onto a wall.
SPOT ON great use of technology to innovate and fit a niche! Thank you Kirsten!
I would love to see a community of Bunkies. Very well thought out build it yourself tiny community.
You never will at those prices, yikes!
Justin M. - Nice idea, but I wouldn't want to share a bathroom with others. Specially in the middle of the night or winter.
this design is so on point. clean linear and pre fab. love the design with the chimney built into the roof detail. thank you for bringing this to our attention. great video as always
It’s exactly what we’ve been planning right down to the pod of homes with central facilities. We’ll be in touch for sure! Fantastic!!
As a hobbyist woodworker this speaks to me. Looks amazing. If I had a property for something like this I would totally buy one.
Why wouldn't you make it yourself if you like woodwork?
@@harveymorgan1749 I'm not a CnC type wood worker, I do stuff by hand. This is a bit beyond my skill and I have a tiny workshop compared to his warehouse.
On the bottom side of the bed board,
a folding table and two chairs could fold down for a dining room.
Yes, I've seen Murphy beds like that and it is such a clever use of furniture because in this one there is no table or anywhere to sit other than outside.
I love the bathroom and little kitchenette!
I love this little bunkie. This can be my back yard getaway for meditation, sleep ect. Peace and serenity. 🙏💙🌛🌠⭐
I love tiny spaces like this. Very beautiful place also!!
*Nice and simple.* 4 of those in the circle and we got a house :-)
Wiki House has the same design for the people who want to make it themselves !
I can’t explain why exactly, but just saying your full name makes me smile, every time.
Congratulations 1 million subscribers your work is outstanding thank you so much I share it with a lot of people bless you🦋🕊🌷
Kristen, please visit City Island, NY. It is a part of the Bronx, yes part of NYC and there are many small spaces and cottages here on the island with views of Manhattan. This is truly a magical place with many like minded people in an overcrowded city that are seeking smaller alternative places to live.
I love your video Kirsten.
Excellent video, a lot of ideas
Nicely done. Great detailing.
prolly my fav episode so far
I hope they start changing laws soon. That would be a cool place to live in. Beautifully done. The future is here.
I hear that Seattle is allowing up to two TH's on an existing home's property. I don't live there any more, but I vote there (from France) and am delighted to see things moving in this direction.
I think the law are that if you want to build slightly bigger ( for kitchen space, ect), you just need a permit. But that's Canada, I don't know how hard it is for people to get a permit.
@@derflitermouse8976 In the U.S. most cities have a minimum square footage for dwelling in. In the Pacific Northwest it's 1,000sq ft. Anything less than that is not legal unless it's morher-in-law type dwelling on property with big house. Tiny houses on wheels can only be lived in 90 days per year.
This would be OK for a weekend. Much longer and I'd go cuckoo from such a tiny space. If you're homeless though, I guess it would seem like a mini mansion.
@@agingintobeauty There's a lot of people living full time in tiny homes in Texas (399 square feet and under).
Great job, love the modern concept. What a great tool. Joinery techniqe, A plus
Nice looking cabin. If Plasma HDTVs were still being made you could use one of those for entertainment and a toasty warm heater for cooler weather :)
I love this.. I would love to have one of these off grid.
🇨🇦👏👏 ingenious engineering. Very beautiful space.
Craftsmanship! 👍👍👏👏👏👏
BEAUTIFUL SIMPLE QUALITY DESIGN!
I like the whole design including the exterior decking etc. Just my kind of angular/minimalist modern style....no doubt out of my budget, just like everything in the Muskoka is. But pleasing to look at regardless.
@Green Giant they seem to be from what ppl are posting. Putting up a small structure shouldnt cost tens of thousands tbh
Another favorite tiny house.
Another great video and in my neck of the woods! I love these videos.
Perfect as a second holiday home near a beach, or minimal living all year round. Slightly longer with a kitchenette and a small bathroom with plumbing, solar power, storage and wifi. Tiny house living done right. Make me one in Barbados please.
You don't need plumbing to put in a kitchen if you make it an RV style kitchen using a water jug for drinking water
with a 12 v water pump and and jug for grey water.
You could even put in a bathroom using a composting toilet.
I do like what I see. I found one of these units up in Sonoma and was very intrigued.
It's lovely, and the interlocking design is very clever, but if you can't live in it, then it's really just a luxury product IMO. You need land to put it on - land that could arguably be used to build a house you could actually live in. I'd love to see the design continue to evolve so that it becomes fixed, affordable accommodation.
I love the prefab technique in designing these spaces, but I have been trying to wrap my mind around what it must feel to live in such a tiny space. I don't think I could do it. I understand downsizing, and only living with the essentials, but I think you can still have that, but with a much bigger space. This space is ridiculously small. I have seen many tiny spaces that seems livable, but this space is insane. Most of these tiny spaces are still pretty expensive which defeats the whole purpose in my opinion. If that's your thing, then by all means have fun, but I think I would feel much more free in my mind, and body without living in a sardine can.
There's people living in bicycle campers, cars, and other examples for a reality check of what is actually tiny and comparable to a sardine can.
People living in Vans, for example, will typically have less than 60 Sq Ft but this is 98 Sq Ft... But can be larger, it's just to keep the costs low and avoid needing permits and other costs that would significantly increase the costs and trouble it would take to put one on the property.
It's also not intended to be the sole living space and you would actually add it to an existing property. So it's like having an extra, detached, bedroom for guests, etc.
Spaces aren't always intended to operate solely on their own or entirely indoors. Many times the point is to spend more time outdoors.
Counties like Japan, for example, people spend much more of their time outdoors than Americans do... They have public bath houses, they do most of their entertainment and socializing outdoors in public areas, etc. So they need much less in their actual homes, which they would only spend part of their day at...
So it's not only about minimizing but also how you live your life and how much of it you intend to be indoors.
For most Americans this breaks down to about 93% of their lives spend indoors, about 6% in vehicles, and over 50% of that in their homes. Combined with consumerism and needing space for all our stuff and fewer people living together has led to the perceived need for lots of space and the need for homes to be a microcosm of everything we need to live our entire lives...
Love ur content! Its simple yet original and useful ! Thanks
I'd be down to have one of these and also deploy a campervan and outdoor grill for a tiny little woods base camp
This is amazing and beautiful. Great work and design. Just no toilet and kitchen due to permitting issue. But I would suggest why not make a separate unit for kitchen and bath that would be possible to attach easily to an existing unit if needed or wanted based on location to bypass the permitting issue.
Still applies those permits and other fees to those additional structures...
Not sure about where they are operating but some places with single family zoning can also limit the number of kitchens on the property as well...
This is one of the reasons why you don't always see a full kitchen in an AirBNB, for example. But, like staying at a Inn, when you stay at a BNB then meals are usually included as part of the service, which is what BNB stands for (Bed N' Breakfast)...
So it's not always easy to get around the zoning issues and it can deal with more than just the costs...
I agree and bathroom compost toilet, rainwater sink. small fridge and microwave plus electric grill. all hidden while beds down outside shower from rainwater.
Incredible execution!
This would be awesome for a BNB environment with multiple lux cabins
Kristen ....This is MY DREAM country house.... !!!
Love love love!🙋🏻♀️❤️🙏🏻😊
I noticed a missed opportunity. No skylight.
was just going to point out the same thing
There are several others missed for that price.
I like how your worded that. ❤
I’d love to see this on a larger scale.
This would be great as part of a hotel or an unconventional accommodation where you can separate larger space for meals and small bathrooms next to the units. Would love something like this in complete nature like in Finland
I love your work here on youtube , just a critique avoid the low fps slow mo, stuff.
You probably mean slow shutter speed. Low light requires it, if the lens is not 'fast' enough... I think it is a bearable trade-off. Does it make you 'sea-sick'?
Love this cabin...in the woods.
I would like to know more about the "no permit" part. Can you place one on vacant land?
12V. What is the source of the power? If batteries, I didn't see that mentioned or shown where it is stored. If a transformer, then it is actually 120 or 250 V isn't it? What exactly is the zoning problem? Is it prevention of proliferation of housing in upscale vacation areas? It seems implied that there is a widespread employment of this kind of zoning, but Canada is so large, that I don't think this zoning problem exists in remote areas, or is that a mistaken presumption?
Multiple issues but the Issue they were referring is prevention of additional homes on the same property and the way the costs rise quickly when building a home instead of a secondary structure like a shed, etc. because that triggers the need for building permits, impact fees and a long laundry list of other fees and costs that can quickly start making it cost as much as much larger houses....
This is a problem in many places and not just Canada... Like in California it's the reason a ADU will typically cost more than $200K...
I like it! This company needs to team up with Home Depot, Lowe's or JC Penneys to bring this product to the masses!
This is an answer for the DIY group that don’t have the time to design or fabricate a plan. Clean modern look. 🤔🤯
I didn't see an option for a front overhang. For sitting outside in the rain or adding a bit more shade to southern locations.
I want one of these! It would be my drum studio!
What about building where the roof is ~1,200 Watt solar. Do this and a small ac can run on solar during the day. A place in the sun incorporate a water storage system that collects rain water.
Great! How about the bathroom?
Great Teal Insight!
Me gusta el método de armarlas, una pena lo de las tuberías y lo incomodo de moverse cuando la cama está abierta. Las sillas me encantaron!!!!
2 of them, one for bedroom and one for kitchen and bathroom, a grill outside and a Woden wall for a projector screen and a sound-bar for the sound you could enjoy movies outside in the evening/night time
its easy to make 2 blinds for those upper triangle windows . harder to reach them daily maybe tho . i mean cut them to shape and maybe a 2 long string that tie off out of the way ? hmm . I Dig the dbl side window design for openness and light especially in winter . for "plumbing" i think Dirksen has another vid where the owner used a *hose* to skirt the legal loopholes .
Cute place/camp. maybe I missed it, but where's the loo?... etc.
Yep, you missed it. Good thing it's only 16 mins long, you can re-watch it.
I feel so secure knowing that anything can break through the glass front at night.
A Murphy that converts to a couch would be better, then a flatscreen under the mini-split/
Who needs a flatscreen? With portable tablets and iPads that should be enough for the short term?
Thought the exact same thing. Reclaiming the space taken up by a bed is great, but you need something to sit on once you have.
@@phil6853 - Yeah, maybe a couple flat folding chairs and a fold out table could come out when the bed is up.
Love this concept!
Also good to remember these are cabins, NOT tiny homes. So they are just extra beds/housing for a main house on a property, and they don't have tvs and entertainment because cabin country is meant for vacationing away from it all.
Very zen. I like it.
I love it and I want one!!!
Can this be doubled with an added bathroom and kitchen?
What type of staple gun was that?
Pneumatic.
Pete I meant Brand and Model
Interesting concept.
Very cool!
Great design concept! What source is the heating/ac unit connected to?
Source? It's a Mini-Split...
Thanks. I hadn't comprehended that they were connecting to a main dwelling or ag pole or the like to source electricity.
Beautiful!
Love it 🙏
U make my thoughts come 2 life.
How is the screen supposed to prevent bugs from getting in if the window near the door is open for ventilation and fresh air?
Full marks on aesthetics but the realist in me says add 40 square feet off behind the storage wall, i.e a 4x6ft bath and 4x4 kitchenette, and actually make it livable and worth the money.
I love this!
I wonder how strong exactly. Would it stand up to tornado/ or hurricane winds as well as earthquakes? This is why codes exist, for safety. So would these be safe to ship to locations where these natural events are prevalent?
Imagine using something like this for each room of your house with each interconnected by an open air space or porch etc. Could be a cool way to get past the laws without sacrificing square footage
I thought about the same concept
How much would one of these cost?
Pretty cool, but 3:17...of course, the first thing I think of when I think "safe and secure," is one whole wall made of only glass.
Once the bed is up, what can you do with the place??? It is just empty.
“A ton of functionality”.... like what??
Cost❓❓❓
The Japanese use a similar technique building and renovation with no nails on just slide in place and it works for em
Too cool!
So what's the price range???
These would be great at a hotel, campground or low income housing for single folks.
Fantastik. What people don't realize us how big a ptoblrm bldg codes are... re costs/size
Yup, building codes, permits, impact fees, and a very long list of other fees can make a massive difference in the costs involved... Especially, in places like Canada, California, Oregon, Washington, etc.
Even so called affordable housing can range from over $200K to even over $309K to build... and there's certain things that will trigger these costs even if you keep the size of the structure below the usual requirements to avoid needing permits, etc.
Just too many regulations and bureaucracy making the system far too inefficient and easily corrupted, and it doesn't help that neighbors are often the ones reporting on you or outright suing you if they don't like what you're doing on your own property...
Where is the compressor for the mini split?
Price?
So, where are the files?