Family living in a tiny house

Yes, it’s possible to live as a family with one or more children in a Tiny House! Some people are already doing it, so why not you?

To achieve this without constraints, you simply need to think this project through in detail, so that you can plan an unrestricted day-to-day life in minimal space for all the members of your tribe (pets included 😉 ).

In this article, we give you our advice on how to achieve your life goals without compromising on comfort, practicality and privacy in your future Tiny House.

A big project in a small house

There’s no doubt about it: being able to own your own home at a lower cost and without incurring decades of debt is one of the great advantages of the Tiny House, which is driving more and more people to choose this type of housing. All the more so as the health and economic crisis will only increase interest in this type of alternative housing.

But living in a Tiny House isn’t just an economic choice, it’s also a new way of thinking about your life and your goals. You limit your living space, your impact on the environment, and you turn more towards others and nature.

Fewer expenses, less superfluous, less time wasted (cleaning in a Tiny becomes almost a pleasure…) for more family activities, outdoor games and shared moments.

And let’s not forget the escapades and new discoveries – even a tour of Europe (and beyond!) for the more curious – that this nomadic life allows you to make.

In short, a simpler, freer life. Show the world to your children. Now that’s a great project to make a reality.

Comfort in this little haven of peace

Tiny houses inevitably mean small spaces. But that doesn’t mean you’ll feel cramped. On the contrary, be imaginative and design your tiny house to bring the outside in! Place several points of light: up, down, small, large, windows will open up the space!

But don’t forget to install blackout curtains, so that the whole family can enjoy a good night’s sleep without being disturbed by daylight in the early hours of the morning, or during the little ones’ nap… You’ll need thick curtains that are wider than the windows, so that the light doesn’t pass over the sides.

And don’t forget good thermal insulation and heating points, even if a small space like a Tiny House needs little heating…

And don’t forget good ventilation to avoid humidity. Between the family showers and the wet laundry to dry indoors in winter, it’s vital to have a good ventilation system and windows to renew the air.

Another important comfort point to think about… the toilet! We can’t stress this enough: dry toilets don’t smell! It’s all a question of hygiene and organization.

If you’re a family with children, you’ll just have to make sure you don’t forget to empty the bucket regularly. But if this is really uncomfortable for you, you should know that there are different types of toilets you can install in a Tiny House. We’ve published an article on this subject, which you can read here.

Finally, in your tiny house on wheels, you’ll enjoy the comfort of household appliances just as much as in a traditional home. Stoves, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and even tumble dryers are all available in different sizes, depending on the dimensions of your Tiny. You can also opt for 2-in-1 models, such as a space-saving washer-dryer.

So design your Tiny House according to the space you need for this type of equipment and your desire for comfort. The large family Tiny House models are perfectly adapted to these needs, and are fully modular.

Think practical before you live there

Before you even step through the door of your little Tiny, you’ll need to think about its practicality for everyday family life.

Imagine, design and optimize the layout of each space with modular, removable storage solutions and furniture of the right dimensions, allowing you to keep the Tiny House flowing smoothly and without obstacles.

To do this, make use of all the surfaces above ground: ceiling heights, staircases, corners, etc… These storage spaces will be employed in terms of practicality.

We’re not going to put everyday items up high or under the living room bench, but rather out-of-season items, papers, the raclette machine, etc. We’re not going to put everyday items up high or under the living room bench, but rather out-of-season items, papers, the raclette machine, etc.

While it’s more convenient to have everyday essentials quickly to hand, without having to make trips back and forth to the Tiny.

Clothes, for example. It is better to provide storage space directly in the bathroom, even if it means enlarging this room and limiting the size of the bedroom, which will only accommodate a bed for the parents and additional toy boxes for the children.

For shoes , too, you’ll need a dedicated closet to keep the floor clutter-free.

The same goes for coats and bags, which can be hung on hooks near the entrance.

And don’t forget the little details that make all the difference:

• The location of the water heater: it’s best if it’s close to both the kitchen and the bathroom, to avoid running the cold water for too long. By installing your bathroom close to the kitchen in the Tiny House, you’ll avoid wasting water and save time!
• The floor covering: as we said earlier, time spent cleaning is considerably reduced when you move into a Tiny House. However, with the family coming and going to enjoy the outdoors, and a smaller floor area, it’s likely to get dirty quicker, so it’s best to opt foreasy-to-clean flooring.
• Children’s access to the upper floor: safer and more practical than a ladder for the little ones, opt for a staircase (which can be retractable) to access their bedroom if it’s high up.
• Drying space: don’t forget to include a space for drying clothes indoors in winter or on rainy days, which won’ t interfere with traffic in the Tiny.

If you’d like to know more about designing small spaces, you can read our article on space-saving techniques and tips here .

Young and old, everyone needs privacy

Just because you’re going to live in a Tiny House with your family doesn’t mean you have to give up your privacy. The aim of this living project is for everyone to flourish: without privacy, there’d be no point! Children, teenagers and parents all need to have time to themselves. And in a Tiny House, that’s possible too!

With themodular layout of this little house on wheels, you can play with the layout and decoration to create privacy for everyone.

Create physical and visual separations with partitions, doors, curtains, furniture, screens, etc.

And why not think of several Tiny Houses? Whether you want to dedicate a living room to it, or create a teenager’s bedroom. This little Tiny House could also serve as your children’s first home when they start working 🙂