It can feel like you’re making one sacrifice after another when you downsize from a traditional home to a tiny home. But Elderberry, a 30-foot-by-8.5-foot tiny home by Made Relative Tiny Homes in Kansas, is proof that living in a tiny home can be an upgrade rather than a sacrifice.
Available for sale for $81,000, the tiny home on an industry-leading PAD tiny house trailer offers comfortable everyday living for an individual, couple, or small family. With luxury from the ground up, it’ll have you wondering why you didn’t make the switch earlier.
Elderberry is an expansive 30-foot-by-8.5-foot tiny home on a three-axle trailer by Made Relative Tiny Homes in Kansas. Designed for long-term living, it boasts a sealed aluminium floor pan and everything you’ll need for being off the grid or on the grid. This includes under-trailer outdoor-rated propane lines, plumbing and sewage, and 50-amp service.
Completing the look is the gorgeous bevelled cedar siding with a modern all-in-one weather protection stain, cleverly paired with Horizon-Loc™ matte metal roof and siding in a brilliant white finish. This modern and fresh tiny home won’t look out of place in any urban or rural setting.
The light, bright, and fresh interior is the epitome of modern and inviting. The white shiplap walls and birch accents add much-needed lightness to the space. In contrast, the engineered, waterproof vinyl plank oak tongue-and-groove flooring throughout the living space provides warmth.
On gloomier days, the overhead dimmable LED lighting and 11 windows keep the tiny home bright and welcoming. The floor, wall, and ceiling insulation also retain cosiness and comfort.
You can enjoy a surprisingly spacious living area designed for both work and relaxation. Just off the kitchen, an oak desk does triple duty—serving as a workspace, side table, and armrest for the custom grey velvet sofa—making every inch feel intentional and effortlessly functional.
The sofa has gorgeous elm accents, storage space, and it easily converts to a sleeping area for overnight guests.
The movie buff and gamer are well taken care of. There’s a full-wall elm bookcase with multiple cubbies for electronics and a Hackberry entertainment centre for the TV. If you require an additional relaxing haven or more storage space for an extensive game or DVD collection, there’s a 32-square-foot secondary loft above with space for a twin-size mattress, accessible via a removable vintage loft ladder.
The kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of the home and also provides access to the bathroom and the 80-square-foot master loft.
Whether you need more room for meal preparation, want to relax with a morning brew, or enjoy your dinner, this oak bar is a multi-purpose solution. Its position in front of the window means you can sit, relax, and enjoy the view! It also comes with two gun-metal bar stools and a matching oak footrest.
While the space is already light with the fresh white shiplap walls, the pendant lights hang above, providing focused light on the kitchen and bar.
A great deal of thought and planning has gone into creating an inspired, modern, and warm home. One family member can be cooking up a storm while another lounges in the living area, dines at the bar, or relaxes in one of the two loft spaces. Despite its small footprint, no one has to be in each other’s space.
If you’re a passionate home cook, Elderberry’s kitchen has you covered. Your eye is drawn to the thick oak countertops, which contrast beautifully against the black cabinet hardware. Storage is also plentiful, with live-edge oak shelves as well as cabinets and drawers underneath the sink.
Living in a tiny home doesn’t mean scaling back on the essentials. Elderberry includes a full-size black gas range with an oven and warming drawer, along with a multi-speed ventless hood fan with built-in lighting. A matching black fridge-freezer sits alongside, keeping the setup practical and familiar.
While the wood gives the kitchen a warm, cottage-like feel, the sleek black sink and pull-down faucet bring in a more modern, practical edge.
You can cook the same meals in this tiny home as you did in a traditional home, since it has full-size appliances.
Storage has been thoughtfully worked in, with cabinets built directly into the kitchen’s switchback staircase.
These provide straightforward access to the master loft and are a stylish kitchen addition with finished oak tops.
The 80 square-foot master loft is a serene, spacious, and well-equipped space for individuals and couples alike. It’s light and bright, with two awning windows. It also features easy-care vinyl plank oak flooring to pair with the fresh white walls.
The floor-to-ceiling custom rail is an eye-catching and modern safety feature adjacent to the sleeping area. This space easily fits a Queen-size mattress.
Rather than have bedside tables take up precious space, Made Relative Tiny Homes installed oak corner pieces beneath wall lighting. These shelves brilliantly tie in the oak accents with the rest of the home. When you need more than just reading light, you can switch on the dimmable overhead LED lights.
The bathroom is behind a custom-made walnut-accented door in the kitchen. The good news is that it’s everything you could want in a bathroom and more! The luxury floating vinyl tiles feel pleasant underfoot and contrast nicely against the white walls. Oak has also been cleverly introduced in this room through a countertop with a vessel sink and a backsplash. There are even oak shelving slabs for storage. Additionally, there is a small nook underneath the counter with water hook-ups, ready for your washer-dryer combo unit.
It’s the small details that have the biggest impact. The stainless-steel vanity light provides efficient illumination over the mirror and sink. You can also hang your towels on the multiple stainless steel towel hangers throughout.
Next to the shower, tucked into its own small nook, is the toilet area. You can opt for a one-piece dual-flush toilet or install a composting toilet, depending on your setup.
You deserve a little bit of luxury in your tiny home, and that’s what you get in the shower. The shower is a 48-inch-by-36-inch stall with a seating bench. This area and the entire bathroom enjoy optimal airflow courtesy of a vented fan. Hot water comes from a Rinnai tankless water heater tucked away in the bathroom cabinet.
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