Downsizing into a tiny house is always going to be a squeeze, but the Redwood makes the change a little easier with a spacious interior that's suitable for full-time living. The home opens up to the outside with two glazed entrances and has plenty of storage for everyday life.

Designed by Tiny Timber Homes, the Redwood is finished in painted steel, with Macrocarpa timber accents. It has a considerable length of 10.4 m (34.1 ft), while its width is 2.9 m (9.6 ft), which sounds like a negligible increase on the tiny house standard of 2.6 m (8.5 ft), but every inch counts in these small homes. It's also non-towable, so it must be delivered by truck.

Like the firm's previous Kanuka, the Redwood really opens up the home to the outside with its large bifold door main entrance, while a second sliding door entrance is also nearby. This configuration is ideal for the addition of a wraparound porch, if the owner wanted to expand the outdoor living space further.

Inside, the home measures 40 sq m (430 sq ft) and has a modern aesthetic, with white paneled walls, timber accents, and a herringbone floor. The living room is accessed by either of the two glazed entrances and has a high ceiling and looks light and open. It's shown here furnished with a sofa and has a wood-burning stove for warmth. A small dining table for two is installed too.

The kitchen is adjacent and includes a sink, an oven with a four-burner propane-powered stove, and a fridge/freezer. The countertop is made from redwood, and a bifold window makes it easier to serve food outside. Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall. There's also a large shelf area above the kitchen.

A wooden sliding door provides access to the bathroom. This is quite spacious and includes a glass-enclosed shower and a vanity sink that doubles as a laundry area, with room for a washer/dryer to be added. The toilet is a choice of composting or flushing unit.

There's just one bedroom in the Redwood model shown, but Tiny Timber Homes says that a second could be added if required. The room is accessed by the storage-integrated staircase mentioned and has a low ceiling, but does include a lowered standing platform to make it easier to stand upright and get dressed. It also includes a double bed and plenty of storage space.

The Redwood will set you back roughly NZD 130,000 (for reference, this works out as US$75,000), plus taxes. We've no word on delivery, so those interested are advised to get in touch with the firm.

Source: Tiny Timber Homes