Imagine having a 215 ft2 (20m2) space to work with, and needing to turn it into a showroom, home, and office. And, oh, it also had to have a sauna. It might seem impossible, but with a € 3,400 ($3,780) design budget and € 94,000 ($104,500) for renovations, it became a reality.
Design firm Studio A3 and twin company A3 Byggprojekt was tasked with the design and alterations of a 215 ft2 (20m2) tiny house in Gothenburg. The goal was to pull off a Japanese and Scandinavian style tiny home that was pleasant to live in but also inspired creativity. Project manager Daniel Wolgast and his team more than delivered.
To ensure all furniture, storage, and design aspects worked in harmony, everything was made to measure. Even the staircase and its railings, right through to the storage benches and bed frame were customs for this project. Believe it or not, there is even storage in the bed headboard and bathroom mirror.
There are drawers in the sofa, a table on wheels with storage in the center, and a staircase that walks over the kitchen bench to access the bedroom. The staircase is oak with steel beams for a seamless look.
A minimalistic approach was decided upon, with light colors, white oak, and concrete the preferred choice. Sticking with light hues would also maximise the high 4.5-metre ceilings and highlight the tall windows and glass doors.
The open plan living, dining, and kitchen area is uncluttered and features white oak with MDF and concrete. Everything is built in – including the fridge, hob, oven, wine cellar, and dishwasher.
The living/dining area offers beautiful indoor-outdoor flow without compromising on space.
Every nook and cranny has been utilised for storage to alleviate the risk of that ”cluttered” look.
The carpenter’s naval background certainly helped with this project, as he was able to offer storage space where it had unlikely been before.
The kitchen is surprisingly large and functional, with all built-in appliances and a steel and wood staircase overhead to lead to the bedroom.
Steel framework allows for a floating staircase to take the homeowners to their private bedroom.
The conservative size of the bedroom doesn’t mean it lacks in storage. Everything from the headboard to the base is somewhere to put the owner’s possessions.
The bathroom is contemporary, elegant, and entirely functional with tiling and a rainfall showerhead.
Trying to fit a sauna into a 20m2 tiny house might seem impossible, but it’s not for the team at A3. It measures 1.5m2 and works harmoniously with the shower and toilet.
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