Couple's 20ft Tiny House has LOADS of Clever Features & Epic Home Office Set-up
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- Опубліковано 6 бер 2021
- Jake & Kiva started building their 20-foot long tiny house in 2014 and they've been living in it full-time with their cat and dog for 4 years now! They came up with some brilliant solutions and designs to maximize the small space and make it as functional as possible, including a transforming home office, hidden charging stations, central vac, a space-saving table, paw-wiping cat stairs, a computer-programmed LED lighting system, a swinging towel rack, 3D printed hardware, and a ton more! Step into the Tiny Nest with us to meet the clever couple and learn about their DIY home that cost just $36K CAD to build!
You can follow Jake and Kiva from Tiny Nest here:
Instagram: / tinynestproject
UA-cam: / tinynestproject
They also have some amazing resources on their website, including a SketchUp tutorial, info about the trailer they used, and a lot more:
tinynestproject.com/resources
When you first walk into the house, there's a 2-level coat closet and a functional storage area for things you need when coming in and out of the house (keys, dog towels, water bottles, etc.). The kitchen itself has loads of counter space, it has an induction cooktop and a toaster oven, stacked bar fridges (one of which is actually a freezer!), food storage below the counter, and open shelving for dishes above.
The bathroom creates a hallway with the shower on the left, and a toilet and sink on the right.
The living room has a large l-shaped sectional sofa for lounging, and a transforming home office and entertainment system for gaming and watching movies. There's loads of storage space under the couch and in the full length shelving unit.
The sliding ladder is tucked away behind the fridge but it can be pulled out and extended to access the king-sized loft that has a massive bed, a closet, shelving, and a cat house!
The Tiny Nest is designed to be on the grid for electricity, there's propane for heat and hot water, a well for water, and a self-built composting toilet.
Living in a self-built house has allowed Jake and Kiva to quit their jobs and start their own tiny house business, as well as working odd jobs on their own terms, like contract electrical work and horse care. We're so glad we had the chance to meet them and tour their home, and we hope you'll follow along on their adventures!
Jake and Kiva from Tiny Nest here:
/ tinynestproject
/ tinynestproject
tinynestproject.com/resources
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives
Additional footage of Jack the pup and photos of the build provided by Jake and Kiva
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Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about the Tiny Nest here:
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This house is full of cleverness. He says he didn't have prior building experience, but he talks like an engineer. Brilliant.
It’s seems to be a requirement engineers don’t have building experience.
But he is an electrician, so he has some knowledge of how things work.
those cat stairs and them leading into her own little sleeping cubby are the best!
I LOVED how she ran up the stairs right on cue to show them off!
Yes. A shame it's an outdoor cat #birdkiller
I love it 😻
@@fionasmom6254 and meowed!
Yahweh created cats to EAT BIRDS 🐦 i, however, did my best to keep mine from eating birds that had a smaller population, & most songbirds. i did not praise them for eating a bird, nor were they allowed in the house w 1
This guy has a career designing tiny homes if he wants it.
Nerdy kids, hang in there, you are the cool people among adults, you win in the end!
Absolutely! I love how it works for them and their pets. I love that they’re Canadian, being one myself. If I ever decide I want a tiny house I would consult him first.
Adults don't have to be nerds to be cool just relax and vibe and you'll be cool :)
@@snowypaw101 Of course they don't! My note was aimed at the kids who are now...
@@leslie6938 Ah icic okay! :)
@@snowypaw101 😅
I really like the separation of the shower and the toilet & sink. Honestly you don’t spend much time in the bathroom so there is no need for a full bathroom. Love the towel rack for the bathroom.
The towel rack in the shower was brilliant idea
I love all the clever solutions for the towels, shower faucet location, ladder, table, and cat stairs.
Very creative with that
I absolutely loved those designs, too!!!
@@lorenmutyenyoka8969 kmow
This is a masterclass in design thinking.
1. Prototype the kitchen before actually building.
2. Move in before completion to have a better idea of the needs.
I am certain this is very close to perfection for them.
Thank you so much for coming by to check out our place! This video is SO well done and you even make the music? Wow, very impressed with the editing and camera work too. You even somehow managed to make us look less dorky than we actually are XD
If you don't mind me asking, which other channel was your tiny house featured on? I love everything about it! Could've sworn I'd seen it before though 🤔
Forgot to mention that it wasn't from your channel.
I remember it got a bit more into the desk setup, the ergonomics, using the PC mouse on both hands, etc
I've been trying to find it, but had no luck so far. Would be appreciated if you could help. Thanks.
Your home is beautiful, I too love the position of your kitchen sink 💛
It's beautiful you both enjoy each other.
❣️
That is the best 20 foot tiny house I"ve ever seen. Looks bigger than some 26 feet ones and I like splitting the bathroom into a hallway, that way guest can sleep downstairs and all can use the bathroom.
Him lifting his leg to get wiped 😩❤️ and talk about having your priorities right with the kitty’s stairs!
Wow. So much thought and engineering went into this tiny space. Absolutely brilliant! I appreciate how you share what you would change now given your experiences and share what you learned.
It's hard to know where to start! What an amazing couple. They should give lessons on how to be better humans. There are so many cool facets of this home. I love the organization and functionality. The cat stairs are the bomb. I love the little cave the dog crawled into under the couch. The investment in time yielded incredible results. Thank you for sharing!
you had me at kitty cat stairs!... people that do that for their critters - you just KNOW they're good people!
My goodness, this build is just brilliant!!!
For me, it would be too small BUT it is definitely wonderfully designed! Great 👍 job!!!
This is one of the best tiny house I've seen so far, I love how you thought about your pets, little cat stair here, fitting dog bed there. You're some great folk. Thanks for the tour
the towel rack system is genius. and the cat stairs! !
A true "Tiny Home" that actually aimed at 'going Tiny' instead of 'going a little bigger and bigger here or there' like most of the Tiny Houses I've seen. Great job! Thanks for sharing your lovely space!
This house is extremely well engineered and thought out. Usually I can think of something I would change in these videos but I love this
Hello lisa how are you doing!!
Looks simple but yet it's a smart tiny house...
Wow, these two thought of everything! Very clever, custom design. That shower towel rack set up is amazing and I love how they've accommodated their two animal family members. Inspiring result!
Living in mom and dad’s back yard is great. Your so lucky you guys can play video games. Pure bliss. I can’t wait till I’m older to do this. I’m only 14 and your living my dream.
You seem pretty smart yourself kiddo! You're already checking out housing venues! Way to go - keep it up!
Love all the nooks and spaces utilized. Well thought out uses of space particularly the "closet" at the entry, kitty stairs, kitchen design and the electronic components. Well done!
Ha! When Jake and Kiva said someone would be featuring their Tiny House this was my top guess. I followed their build from the start several years ago - well worth watching!
Good guess! We're super happy we got to meet them and check out the amazing work they did! Thanks for watching :)
Very well designed to their needs! Sure helps to have an electrician/computer geek working on it. Nicely done!
One of the best tiny house builds with this size ever!
cat stair is so cute. love this tiny house.
How could you not love people who build a house and incorporate stuff for their animals? Omg ❤️
i love the separate shower and toilet. i wouldn't change a thing!
Love, love, love the kitchen set up and counter space with the corner sink. I definitely have kitchen counter envy, LOL!
We do too! We definitely haven’t seen very many designs like that with the sink in the corner and the window on each side, it looks great! Thanks for checking out the video ❤️😁
Yay! People who are smart enough and compassionate enough to know that CATS SHOULD NEVER BE KEPT INDOORS ONLY! Love the cat stairs!
love the ingenuity of this couple's build
Love the kitchen, the cat stairs, and the table. The table would be useful in any size house.
Honestly, one of the best builds I've ever seen. Amazing!
Love the sink on an angle and the 2 windows in the kitchen for lots of light
Beautiful countertop, and love the Mexican tilework!
Cat stairs! Fantastic. And the dog looked so happy 😀
I just love the cat welcoming us to your tiny home😍
I think it's an understatement to say that your place is amazing.
Wow! This home really showcases your skill, talent, & perseverance. Your well thought out plans really make your home useful friendly & beautiful!! I’m sure you must have outdoor dining & entertaining space for when the weather’s nice. How lucky to live in such a beautiful & open space!! Enjoyed your entire video!!! Even though, I could never live in such a tiny space, I appreciate the beauty & function of them!!! Great tips for anyone considering such a build👍🏼🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
So good to see this adorable couple again! I was watching them way back in their first years. Haven’t seen them since the Colorado tiny house convention. Great job on this tiny! They’ve made more of every single application and corner of space than any other build I’ve seen. Thx for the video!
Hello Kimberly how are you doing!!
Been following tiny nest for years, great to see them on here! Jake's precision is incredible and really comes through!
@13.50 is MY FAVORITE PART OF THIS VIDEO: Kitty's😺 outside, hears them talking about her and she pops up at the window as if to say: "Heeey! If you're gonna talk about me & my cat box I WANNA BE A PART OF THIS CONVERSATION!"
😸😊
I've been following Tiny Nest for years now, glad to see they finally finished the house. I'm not crazy about the layout of their house, but I learned a lot from their videos.
I am in awe of the towel rack.
Genius 😊
THEY'RE SO ORGANIZED IN THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOME I LOVE IT ! 😏
This man/couple were meant to build! He REALLY planned and thought everything out , in addition to very clever personal touches… I mean WOW❤️❤️
One of my favs! The kitchen setup, cat stairs and the way they fit everything perfectly. That guy is super smart!
Finally, a tiny house with good tech!
What talent! Beautiful home!
I love the idea of dorm-sized fridge and freezer stacked. I think I’ll do that when my fridge needs to be replaced.
She is a beauty, I love the angled sink and the colors ✨
I love the gaming room, especially the desk, have you built it by yourself? I like how you were thinking by designing about your animals - it is really sweet 👏❤️
I definitely love your tiny house build as a gamer geek!
I remember following Jake and Kiva a while ago, and seeing features like the cat stairs, but don't remember all the lounge features which I really love!
Hahaha the little meowww when the cat goes down was a cute video edit
Agree with the “best 20 ft tiny” comment. You could make BIG BUCKS selling those custom tables it’s gorgeous and not just for owners of tiny homes. Very impressive.
Total genius.
Absolutely adore kitty stares and detail that went into it. The thought that went into every part of the house is amazing.
Love the ladder idea!
These two are the best
I used to follow tiny nest back when they started. Im so glad they are finished their house looks fantastic.
The kitchen tiles are just beautiful!!
Dividing the bathroom into a shower area separate from the toilet/sink room is ideal to me in that two people can use the bathroom at the same time with privacy for each. LOVE the mobile towel & rug rack, great idea! There were many very creative & thoughtful things the owners did with this build, the cat stairway not being the least of those ideas! Bravo to you both for a job very well done 👍.
Nice to see it finished! Used to follow them but then nothing happened so didn’t get any notification of progress and forgot about it, they were nearly finished except kitchen and bathroom!
Your creativity is so inspiring. What a great show of love and devotion doing this together. Congrats you two!
I love the house and their chanel, the Tiny Nest has endless information about building tiny houses! Go give them a follow
I just gasped @ the genius of your shower set up, esp the way to hang and keep towels dry. Awesome!!
Hello Jake-&-Kiva. You realy used your space very wisely. Thank You for sharing it with all of US!
That dog is such a CUTIE!
Wow! I've watched so many tiny home videos but the brilliant solutions and fine details like the rotating towel rack, the perfect ladder for storage, safety and functionality, the dining table, 2nd computer desk and art piece! Just wow! Way to go! As a fellow Ontarian I hope you 2 have a great life in your tiny home and beyond!
We really like the kitchen and the way they separated at the bathroom❤
Hello Cathy your smile is priceless😊
Liked the 👍 button the moment he mentioned surround sound…. That’s an amazing , well thought out tiny house 🏠…
Genius...genuus...genius!!!!! Wow! The thought, planning, designing, and executing to perfection that went into your home is exceptional.
Wow! This is one of the most thought out tiny house I've ever seen!!! I love the towel holder in the shower - genius!!!
I *love* this build!
Your house is so cosy and perfect as it is. I wouldn't change a thing about it.
The towel rack in the shower is the most brilliant idea that I have seen on tiny houses so far ! 👍
You guys absolutely smashed it out of the park! Home run guys. Nice work 🐇
Wow! You have done an amazing job with this tiny house. Awesome cost and well thought out for you to live in it. I noticed that your house looked like other buildings on the land and liked that too! Well done!
Hello Susan how are you doing!!
Deeply impressed!
Absolutely amazing 👏👏👏👍👍👍
Ps. So LOVE that you have a dog 🐕 and a cat 🐈 ❤️🦋🦋🦋
Jake,
As a retired electrician that also wrote code for production motor controls, I applaud your house controls setup.
I also think your kitchen counter top is beautiful. I have been thinking about replacing the kitchen counter top in my house with a wood of some kind. I like your idea of the lamination process. That would allow it to be a one piece design sense there is a corner to deal with. Kiva I am sure you have had a large input on the inside as well. If I were designing one the change I would make is put my sleeping quarters on the first level. At my age of 74 yo it is not easy climbing steps or a ladder.
Keep up the good work.
nerds for life!! sick house. i need one.
You have done an impressive job of planning and executing the plan. I'm a retired electrical engineer that has led many installation projects over the years, mostly equipment in automotive manufacturing and assembly plants. I had several pet phrases, one of my favorites was "Without a plan, you will get exactly what you planned for - nothing." I had a very good reputation for running smooth projects with few problems along the way, and easy solutions when the problems did arise. I credit that all to good solid planning and not getting "cheap" during the planning phase. You both should have a great deal of satisfaction and pride in your home, congratulations.
Brilliant design! I think this is the only tiny house I've seen with a computer setup.
I am literally blown away at you two! A young couple living so smart. And built your home from scratch. I think my favorite part is the counters!
One of the best designed tiny houses i've seen so far.
Well done to Jake and Kiva, I still remember all the work involved in picking up their trailer.
Love the shower and the details involved!
Wow!!! Your home is gorgeous!!!👠🚌👠
omg... the kitty cat stairs ... this is amazing
That bathroom swing arm for the towels is realy genius👏🏿
***INGENIOUS!***
I am sooo proud of each of you. Your intent in planning is so clever and purposeful. I wish you guys all the best.
Such cute ideas for kitty and such a cute kitty. I love how the dog raises its paw for cleaning.
If I was young!!! oh gosh, how I love this!
This guy is clever AF!
Love, love, love the angle of the kitchen counter. Well done. Excellent towel rack too.
Wow ! Design and tiny function! Very very unique and well done !
I really like the bathroom separating the house. I would like a front door at the living room end though but, that's just me. Love the thought you have put into this house. I hope you enjoy it for many years.