Vina’s Tiny House

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    • Hi Craig – The house is on solar panels for the undercounter refrigerator, lights (LED), laptop, etc. I use propane gas for the fireplace, tankless hot water heater, and 2 burner stove. The water is hooked up to a spicket with a garden hose to recycle all my water (shower & sinks) for a simple greywater system. It feeds a citrus tree that is now blossoming and bearing fruit for the first time! I don’t have black water because I have a simple composting toilet. More info on my website: http://www.solhausdesign.com/tiny-house/specs

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  13. I’m wondering… why does it cost so much? What costs 35k? The materials, the work? Seems a lot for such a minimalistic house. Of course I’m looking at it with the eye of a Bulgarian, where we can get 7 solid houses for the same money but I’m just curious how come this place costs that much.

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    • from what i understand, it the labor, many tiny houses are diy, but having it made, as i am assuming this was by professionals will double the cost. its seems expensive but considering how much money you save in maintenance and not buying furnishings and other stuff in the future is where the savings come in. most importantly its looks well built, i dont know how long these tiny houses are supposed to last, but considering how nice this one is i think its a bargin, the cost of a luxury car here in the us. i guess in bulgaria it could be made even cheaper.

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    • What I am trying to figure out is the walls, its that sheets of some kind of white wood or is it wallpaper or sheetrock? the beautiful walls make the wood features really pop. The choice of staining the wood a light gold was also clever. I dont like on overly red or dark stains unless its done by someone who knows what they are doing. Such a beautiful cream and golden sheen in this house.

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      • The interior walls were one of the challenging parts of the project! The walls are made out of plywood panels with a whitewash finish. I wanted to have white walls to contrast the wood ceilings and floor, but still have the wood grain of the plywood show through.

        The whitewash is an all-organic aqua resin product from Germany. Very nice product but a bit pricey. The white color reflects light and feel more spacious. The plywood panels give additional shear strength to resist movement during travel.

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  38. Thank you all so much for your kind words! Craig- I understand that the cost is high for some, but I built this house so I can live in it forever. It’s built with the high quality materials and professional labor. It’s off the grid with solar panels and includes the built in furniture. I hope that helps. Feel free to email me for any questions!

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  41. What you’ve given us to see is fantastic. The french doors to the outdoor deck in my opinion is mandatory for a tiny house. It expands the feeling of the living space – and if you are located in a mild climate – it literally does expand that space. I’d love to see more views of the kitchen and bath.

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    • Hi Shawn – I rent the property on the land. We’re trying to create a tiny house community in Ojai but navigating zoning guidelines is challenging. Other cities have done it, so we can use them as a model. I believe it is a solution to address affordable housing and environmental impact.

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  53. I have been looking for some time now , but what got me was the quotes you had printed of John Muirs writings on those pillows. That just brought tears to my eyes and knew this is pretty close to the one I want. I have some of my own ideas. I am disabled and living on fixed income and also cannot be climbing a ladder to bed. I also want to have shower walk in tub, and cork floors. I have a settlement coming but it is not enough build a 35 G tiny house. I also cannot build it myself due to my disabilities. How did you get help and who could I contact to help me. I would want to help build it )whatever I could do) I would like to somehow how get mine built and get some land (some how?) and make a community of them. How long does it take to build one? Your is very nice I look every night trying find a solution, and get more ideas. It’s in my head but I can’t get in on paper. And the biggie ?Where can I put it to live in it and not own my property. I just spent 24 years up in the mtns. in Nor/Cal but even up there I would be snowed in or and the Forest service would run me off, and I have no truck to haul it either. Do you have someone haul yours for you? You did an awesome job girl!!

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    • Hi Tracie – I’m so glad you noticed the beauty and writings on the pillows! I had commissioned a local artist friend to collaborate with me (Alicia Morris Soto in Ojai) on the textiles. Since the theme for the interior was “trees” and I had a love for Yosemite, Alicia incorporated the writings of John Muir on the pillows. She (painstakingly) hand embroidered the trees on the writings. Beautifully done!

      The property is a rental and I share it with my partner, so we split the rent. We can’t afford the high real estate in Ojai so this is a great solution for us. I would be happy to help you design your home. I have designed many custom tiny house plans for others. More info here: http://www.solhausdesign.com/tiny-house/consult

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  58. Beautiful. Here we can really see how the thoughtful placement of windows and doors, a limited & consistent palette and the deft selection of materials helps promote the subconscious sense of spaciousness in a very tiny footprint. A case study!

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  60. People who complain about the high prices of tiny houses should really think about these points:

    Problem A: Sure, bigger & cheaper places with cheaper particle board or sheet rock walls you can’t hang pictures on exist.
    Solution A: Many people use more expensive materials & woods in tiny houses, increasing the cost. Increasing warmth. Increasing personality. Micro mansions.

    Problem B: Bigger houses are harder to go off-grid because they are bigger & require far more energy to heat & cool. You slave away to pay. For what?
    Solution B: Tiny houses are far smaller, so they can be heated & cooled with solar much easier. Saves tons of money in the long run. Less slaving, more saving!

    Problem C: Bigger houses require more upkeep as they get older, which increase expenses.
    Solution C: Tiny houses are easier to heat, cool, clean, wash, & re-paint if needed. Fewer headaches, more time saved!

    Problem D: Tiny houses are so narrow.
    Solution D: Great for mobility. Otherwise, go wider. 10ft wide is a good start. Many use trailers to avoid zoning conflicts.

    Problem E: Tiny living room is too small.
    Solution E: Use tiny kitchens, bathrooms, increase size of living. Place kitchen at end, not running entire length of the tiny. Second living room couch loft.

    Problem F: Need guest beds.
    Solution F: Create a dual, or even a quad bunk bed loft. Dual lofts, second living room loft in center. Google images has excellent ideas.

    Problem G: Need more room for full size beds.
    Solution G: 3 steps to enter living room. Bed below couch/living area, with another bed or living room in the loft 8 ft above. Use upper & lower spaces (Floor “loft”).

    Problem H: Not enough storage.
    Solution H: Try using built in floor to ceiling shelves. See TumbleWeed Tiny Houses for great starter ideas.

    Problem I: Reduce electricity use.
    Solution I: Tiny house is already small & easy to heat. Use propane/wood fireplace/ceramic electric with thermostat/rocket stove for heating/cooking.

    Problem J: Fridge/kitchen is too big.
    Solution J: Go tiny. Use tiny electric/ceramic/induction hubs/convection toaster ovens/tiny cube fridge. Going tiny ensures little waste/thrown out food.

    Problem K: Reduce water use.
    Solution K: Composting toilet/Altered Nozzle uses 50x less water so you may need a 10 gallon tiny water heater. Tankless may not generate enough water flow.

    Problem L: Tiny doesn’t look like a house.
    Solution L: Create rooms similar to other trailers. Use divider panels for rooms. You can do it. If you manage space wisely.

    Problem M: Freezing weather/frozen pipes.
    Solution M: Bundle every water device close together. Shower/Sink/Washer/Fridge (Ice/water models). More reliable, less to break. Less waste, faster hot water.

    Problem N: Hate climbing stairs.
    Solution N: Create winch powered steps/elevator/escalator. Rope ladder/mini trampoline (jump into loft)/climbing wall/recessed steps. Get creative!

    Problem O: Use less electricity
    Solution O: Use 12v devices/dimmable LED/skylights/big windows/air dry clothes/pedal powered washer/pedal powered sink/tiny appliances. Get creative!

    Problem P: Cheap cooling.
    Solution P: Large windows that can be opened/tiny ceiling fan & light combos/central mounted AC unit/Move tiny under or near low growing shade trees.

    Problem Q: Waste water.
    Solution Q: Off-grid grey water plant watering system/Use baking soda & other non-toxic cleaners/Water filtration system/City water, if needed.

    Problem R: Expensive food.
    Solution R: Grow your own coconuts/almonds/walnuts/pecans/apples/oranges/cabbage/collards. Eliminate waste & pesticides by growing in your own greenhouse.

    Problem S: Need better food/water storage options.
    Solution S: Slotted wall shelves where you put food in at top & it goes to bottom. Old is eaten 1st. No manual cycling through food. Add food/water storage shelves.

    Problem T: Prevent food from going bad.
    Solution T: Order dehydrated food from prepper websites.

    Problem U: Remote dry areas.
    Solution U: Drill well/roof rain catchment system/systems to convert morning dew to drinking water exist also.

    Problem V: Overcoming “regulations” against tiny houses.
    Solution V: Remind them the environmental damage of using 10x more material for larger houses & how tiny houses conserve trees & resources.

    Problem W: To many windows/no privacy.
    Solution W: Use tinted or mirrored 1 way windows/curtains/shades/Japanese style rice paper partition walls.

    Problem X: Energy “vampires” such as clocks on microwaves/vcr/tv that stay on even when turned “off”.
    Solution X: Install power outlets with on/off switches. May save 30% power or more, depending how many energy vampires you have.

    Problem Y: Ideas for less power consumption.
    Solution Y: Paint bathroom walls with glow-in-the-dark walls/use glow-in-the-dark power switches/low voltage LED night lights in strategic locations.

    Problem Z: Need more sitting space.
    Solution Z: Use tiny/custom/folding tables/chairs/spiraling couch that goes around & around from floor to ceiling, generating 2x, 4x, 8x more sitting space.

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  61. This is impressive for the amount invested! For 35k in my estimation it’s a grand slam. It would appeal to a very wide group of people looking to make the move into a tiny home. Great design and craftsmanship! Impressive.

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