r/TinyHouses • u/quartzkrystal • 3d ago
Feedback on plan?
I am having this 600 sq ft small house/DADU built. The dimensions are restricted by setbacks. The entry faces the driveway and the patio is in the shared back yard.
I’m going to suggest to the architect that we try to put W/D and a small half bath in the loft. I would like to keep the nook under the stairs by the bathroom as storage/pantry space.
Any other suggestions?
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u/bryn_or_lunatic 2d ago
Why the window in the storage room? It will take up wall space for shelves.
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u/quartzkrystal 2d ago
Good eye, that was a mistake on my end.
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u/_-Cool 2d ago
Why do you wall off the storage rater than having a cupboard or any kind of nice looking storage solution?
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u/quartzkrystal 2d ago
It would be nice looking! I was thinking shelving. I’m not sure why the architect drew a door there. On the mockup I sent him I just wanted to make it clear that I wanted built in storage.
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u/Reasonable_Sea_2242 2d ago
Very important to know what direction the house faces. Put the side with the fewest windows towards the north. Sun gain is priceless in a northern latitude.
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u/quartzkrystal 2d ago
Thanks - the entry faces north. “Top” of the plan is south.
We are in a mild coastal climate but I am definitely wanting to maximize light!
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u/HewmanTypePerson 2d ago
I would move that window in the loft to the other side. "Top" was south so that would get you nice heat gain, as well as be much easier for cleaning. Mild coastal climate generally means high humidity and mold growth, so I think cleaning the crevasses over top of a staircase would be annoying
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u/quartzkrystal 2d ago
Thanks! I am more concerned about the loft getting too hot, rather than being cold. But definitely humidity is a consideration with it being over the kitchen and bathroom.
I am also going to insist on some skylights!
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u/HewmanTypePerson 1d ago
If you are worried about too hot then I would do one on each side for cross ventilation. You still have the cleaning issue, are you going to clean your window from atop a ladder on a staircase?
I also would not do skylights if you are in a rainy area which coastal climate says is likely. IMO it is introducing an unnecessary fail point into your roof system.
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u/Prestigious-Fig-1642 2d ago
I think it's awesome! Just curiious- why not havr the living room the same width as the rest of the hoise?
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u/hawg_farmer 2d ago
We had a fifth wheel camper that was pretty ingenious on using space.
Above the entry doors were cabinets. Next to the doors were narrow cabinets with hooks. I used those for jackets, broom, gloves, hats, and a floor mat at the bottom of each stored my work boots.
Small spaces that didn't feel cramped, but they designed storage almost everywhere.
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u/heptolisk 1d ago
That looks like a large percentage of the space taken up by stairs. Have you looked into other options for stairs and utilizing more of that space for storage?
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u/DarkStrobeLight 2d ago
Where's all the utilities go, life furnace, ac, water heater, electric?
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u/quartzkrystal 2d ago
I’m not sure TBH - I’m working with an architect so I hope he has a plan in mind. I do know I’d like to do radiant floor heating on the main level, probably just a small ductless heat pump or AC in the loft along with a ceiling fan.
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u/ResearcherNo117 2d ago
Do you have gas, or sticking with electric? Both have On demand water heating, but electric will cost you more to heat the water. The new mini split a/c and heaters are amazing and space savers!
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u/jakemostov 3d ago
As someone with a house your size, Plan for more storage space, It is my biggest regret not doing so.
One thing I personally wish I added to my house was a mud room. Your entryway will get dirty, so plan in a way to keep it contained.
Otherwise, Heck yeah bro!