How to Choose a Tiny House Design in 5 Steps

With so many inspirational Tiny House designs on the internet, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Whether you’re building your own tiny home or wondering which one of your builder’s design will suit you best, follow these 5 steps to help you choose the best tiny house design for your dream home.

1. Tiny house design vs. parking spot

Imagine the scene of your tiny house parked in your ideal spot. You might be basing your Tiny House on one you’ve seen in the Aussie Tiny Houses design range or somewhere else. Let that be in the picture as you discover the best design for you. 

2. Notice the outside features of the house.

In your imagination, remove the setting and the deck, if you had one, and just see the house. Make a note of the key features you saw – you’ll add to these in step 4 below. Think about the position of the front door, windows for light but also privacy and if the roof line was gable or sloped. When your Tiny House is delivered it’s an empty canvas, ready to be parked where you want to live and furnished just the way you like it. That’s a big part of what makes it a home. 

3. Consider your daily living needs.

A dream home is one that looks good plus works well for your needs. Imagine walking up to the front door and entering your new home. Walk through a typical day – make breakfast, go to the bathroom, put a load of washing on, work on your laptop or sit down and read a book. Have a visitor over and imagine what it’s like in the cold of winter and a warm summer. Make a mental note or draw a plan of what worked well for you. Was the bedroom downstairs or a loft? Where did you sit down with your visitor? Do you want a big or small deck?

Identify the key features of a tiny house design

If you know you need one loft bedroom, that’s key! If you’d like a gable roof with rafters because you’ve always dreamt of that and it’s important to you, that’s key. Are you happy with a small free standing bathroom sink or really set on a sink in a vanity because you use the benchtop space? These are the features you can use to begin your design. When you’re clear on how important something is, it’s much easier to make decisions later on. 

If you’re thinking of building your own Tiny House, we’ve got more helpful hints for you over on the Blog The Pros and Cons of Building vs Buying a Tiny House. If you’d prefer a professionally built home, head to step 5.

Choose a base model

Most builders have a range of tiny house designs to cover different needs. Chose a base model from the range by selecting the ones that have key features you identified in step 3. Narrow it down to the 1 or 2 that appeal to you most from that selection as a starting point for a consultation with your tiny house builder. From there, your builder should help you choosing the right tiny house design for you based on your profile, needs and budget.

Congratulations you’ve done it! Big decisions can feel tricky to make and getting clearer through the 5 steps above can be really helpful when choosing the right tiny house design to bring your living tiny dream to life. Aussie Tiny Houses has created a streamlined design and build process because we understand building your dream home and going Tiny can be daunting. Contact our team of consultants to start exploring your option and find the the best tiny house design to make your tiny home dream a reality.