When you think about tiny homes, you picture conservatively-sized houses with narrow staircases leading to loft bedrooms. If you don’t like stairs, you don’t like tiny homes.
However, the ‘Lara’ tiny house on a triple-axle trailer by New Zealand-based company Shaye’s Tiny Homes is different. The main bedroom in this innovative tiny house is on the ground floor, and it’s one of many features that makes this unique 10.5m x 3m x 4.25m tall house on wheels stand out from the crowd.
On a fundamental level, Lara is designed for tiny home dwellers who want the benefits of tiny home living without having to go up and down the stairs. The main bedroom is on the ground floor, with a queen bed, a full-height cupboard, and storage space on each side of the bed. Tiny homeowners can also request optional pull-out drawers under the bed. To not forget its roots entirely, Lara has a loft sleepout space tucked away in the gables that can be a storage room or hangout space.
The bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom, boasting a full-sized shower, a 900 mm-long vanity, a laundry cupboard with a washing machine tucked away out of sight, and a toilet. There is also a beautifully designed kitchen with a gas oven, optional two-burner hob, space for a large fridge, a dishwasher, microwave nook, pantry, and rubbish bin. Homeowners even get the benefit of additional pantry storage in the lounge for crockery or glasses.
While you cook up a storm, you can also be socializing with guests or family in the open-plan kitchen/lounge area. The lounge has been well thought out, with enough space for a three-seater sofa, generous windows, and two sliding doors to let in plenty of light. Prices start from NZD 220,800.
If tiny home dwellers require more space or flexibility in the future, they have the choice of purchasing an optional POD room, which can be added using the POD door in the kitchen. The POD room can function as an additional storage room, a bedroom, or a mud room.
While the Lara tiny house is proudly designed and built in New Zealand, Shaye’s designs are offered by builders around the world. If you like what you see, you can acquire the Lara tiny house in the United States, Europe, Australia, or the Middle East.
The ’Lara’ tiny house by New Zealand-based company Shaye’s Tiny Homes is a 10.5m x 3m x 4.25m tall tiny house on a triple-axle trailer, available from international builders in New Zealand, the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. This tiny house is designed to cater to homeowners who prefer not to have to contend with stairs and loft bedrooms.
Lara’s interior is deceivingly spacious, with neutral hues and natural materials offering the illusion of extra space. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is an entertainer’s paradise.
The living area adjacent to the kitchen has enough room for a three-seater sofa and a wall-mount for a TV.
It’s hard not to enjoy cooking up a storm in this modern kitchen, with sunlight streaming through the sliding door and window. The kitchen island bar is the perfect gathering place for family and friends.
The kitchen island bar offers plenty of space for meal preparation while also doubling as the dining table. The fresh white color scheme works in harmony with the stark white walls and natural flooring.
A storage cabinet cleverly separates the kitchen and living room. It can be the perfect solution for kitchen essentials or living room decor.
The gabled ceiling adds the illusion of extra space, making Lara appear much larger than she is. The use of white also helps the ceiling blend in with the walls.
A set of stairs in the kitchen guides you up to the loft bedroom, the perfect hangout area for kids. It can also be an excellent storage space. The kitchen has everything a homeowner needs, including a gas oven, optional two-burner hob, space for a large fridge, a dishwasher, microwave nook, pantry, and rubbish bin.
The loft bedroom in the ceiling gable has been cleverly partitioned off from the rest of the house with a partial wall. It’s the perfect nook for relaxing away from the main household.
The bathroom in this tiny home is akin to those found in a standard house or apartment. It boasts a traditional 900mm vanity, a full-sized shower, and beautiful flooring. The green tiles also make the space ’pop’.
The toilet is tucked away in the corner of the bathroom, adjacent to the vanity.
Unlike other tiny houses with loft bedrooms as the primary bedrooms, Lara has a ground-floor bedroom. It’s spacious enough for a queen bed, bedside storage, and full-height cupboards. It also boasts a sliding door for extra light and easy access.
The queen bed perfectly fits between two full-height cupboards and overhead storage. Tiny homeowners can also request optional pull-out drawers under the bed.
The loft bedroom boasts the same fresh and modern design as the rest of the tiny home – with crisp white walls and beautiful natural wood. However, it also has plush, warming carpet.
The half wall is designed for both privacy and safety. It also lets in plenty of light from the main living space.
The loft bedroom is surprisingly spacious. It has enough room for a bed, or it can be a fun hangout zone or storage room.
The gabled ceiling maximizes the available space.
While the loft bedroom is a small space, the end window combined with the four in-ceiling lights ensures it’s well-lit during the day and at night.