From adventure to romance and design to décor, I love everything old school. Whether it’s writing letters to loved ones or peeking at photographs of historic architecture, revisiting old-fashioned ways of life is always a refreshing experience. In the realm of architecture, some things may get outdated but they still attain a cult following over the years.
Case in point, tiny houses. These micro-dwellings are recognized by their petite size and interesting layout usually comprising loft bedrooms. Despite modern tiny house makers drifting towards building main-floor bedrooms, the charm of seeing a loft bedroom is unmatched. On that note, Dragon Tiny Homes recently introduced a 16 feet long mobile home dubbed Element, which is an old school tiny house. Costing a meager amount of $23,500, the latest dwelling by Georgia-based tiny house company is an extremely affordable option for those looking to settle in a compact dwelling.
Measuring 8.5 feet wide and 13.5 feet high, the tiny home offers 135 sq. ft. of ground floor space and a roomy loft. With a total weight of 7,000 lbs poised on a double-axle trailer, the tiny home balances mobility with sturdiness. Speaking of the latter, the exterior is clad in durable LP Smart Siding, while the interior features an open layout with exposed plywood, ready for your customization.
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The core layout features a kitchen, living room, loft bedroom, a full-size bathroom, and an optional laundry area. The tiny home is outfitted with a gaggle of windows that provide ample natural light and ventilation to these spaces.
It is to be noted that Element is a fully insulated house. Dragon Tiny Homes has used R19 insulation for floor/ceiling and R13 insulation for walls. “The house can be upgraded with a mini-split system, and further equipped with standard electrical and plumbing setups,” state the makers.
One little downside of the home that I found was its mini kitchen and bathroom. The tiny home features a sink, countertop, and a few cupboards, which isn’t equivalent to a normal tiny house kitchen. The same is the case with the bathroom, which features a composting toilet and a shower. I am not the only one saying so, the maker had received several such comments on the tour of the house posted on YouTube.
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“Had I been the maker, I would have gotten rid of the storage cupboard, made the bathroom a wet room, and lose the dead space in front of the shower,” commented one user. “People don’t want a storage space right next to the toilet! Add a proper bathroom sink (not a fingertip sink). Add a hose shower instead of a rain shower – it’s a lot easier to wash one’s bits this way as well as the dog, etc. It’s not a full-size bathroom, but it could be a lot more usable this way. You’ve got a flush toilet, which is great, but you have to dodge around the toilet to get in and out of the shower,” the viewer went on to comment.
Nevertheless, the tiny home still accommodates two people with ease, who get to sleep in the loft section accessed by a ladder. For the time being, the model is up for grabs for a limited-time deal on the official website of Dragon Tiny Homes for $19,500. After the limited-time deal is finished, it would cost $23,500, which is still a steal considering how expensive micro-dwellings are getting with every passing day.
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