This Tiny House ADU proves thoughtful design makes all the difference!

Meet Jeramy & Kevin, a dynamic build/design duo with a passion for sustainable, simple small homes--tiny houses, cabins, and ADUs. An excellent example of their work is their Haye's accessory dwelling unit. It's a 35.7 sqm / 384 sqft tiny house backyard cottage built & designed by Nanostead. They also share top small space design considerations, why cost per square footage is misleading, and about their new code-compliant, affordable tiny house shells.
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❇️ produced, directed & shot by Tiny House Expedition's Christian & Alexis
❇️ edited by Payton Wagner, vimeo.com/paytonwagner
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - key small space design principles
1:25 - about Nanostead
1:49 - ADU exterior
4:10 - interior 384 sqft tiny house
10:17 - their unconventional lifestyle
11:15 - tiny house shells built to code
12:14 - closets & bedroom
13:36 - flexible loft space
14:22 - 16'x24' design possibilities (4.9x7.3 m)
15:12 - right-size home perspective
16:20 - square foot costs of tiny homes
17:54 - importance of well-built simple homes
19:04 - hello from Alexis & Christian
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[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Jeramy & Kevin built a wonderfully simple & well designed tiny house accessory dwelling unit--35.7 sqm / 384 sqft. It's all about the thoughtful details! They also share top small space design considerations, why cost per square footage is misleading, and about their new Nanostead code-compliant, affordable tiny house shells. 🏡 *Tour a gorgeous small cabin they built & designed:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJaZY5eNaaueh7csi=d5zP5iAjWmepywgo

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@jakew1362 absolutely! Especially when 10-12 feet wide 👌✨

[@cherrihairston5695]

no one mentioned the price i would prefer mine on a foundation not a trailer. I am looking to downsize.. can you buy the plans for this home really love it @@jakew1362

[@Astronautin]

I love their closing comments. This is what the tiny house movement should be about.

[@dutchgram3799]

I love his comment about building an heirloom. Something that will be there in one hundred years. It should be a house made with integrity! INTEGRITY is very important!!

[@elainewilson-howard3188]

Build as though you’re building an heirloom. How perfect is that? I couldn’t love that statement anymore.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right?! So beautifully expressed 🙌

[@CuzmicTarot]

I just love The concept Of ADUs ❤❤❤🎉😅

[@froshnel]

This is by far my favorite designed tiny house I've seen yet, I would personally make it like 500-600 sq ft, so I could maybe add an extra room for like a computer and stuff along that line, but overall 100/10 absolutely beautiful

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

That's a great idea!

[@Starlacefield]

Really love this one. The layout and sizing is very nice compared to many others I’ve seen.

[@Jan-xh5ee]

I loved that last piece about integrity. Harder and harder to find these days

[@clym0re]

what about that "downstairs bed room"

[@dawnbaker9274]

Right sized...I like that 😊

[@gallopingg1]

QUALITY ALWAYS STANDS OUT, SO DOE'S PERFECTION, AND THESE TWO GUY'S HAVE MASTERED BOTH, UK

[@sherryjohnson2654]

I'm impressed! And definitely keeping these guys in mind for my not-too-distant future plan for a downsized retirement home. Added bonus is they are here in NC!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right on! Best wishes with your planning ❤️

[@anneard1674]

Love our similar view of design and use! PLEASE consider installing the washer plumbing ABOVE the washer and sink cabinetry with doors which go all the way to the sink rim and not have that dead space you have to get way down to see what is in it. Florida grandma from life experience.

[@sierranow]

I love your camera person on this one. More professionally done than some I’ve seen on any channel. They touched on money but he never said how much that particular house cost to build.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you very much! Christian, one half of Tiny House Expedition, loves filming process ❤️

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Like that shape and size & brick of the patio.

[@mass4552]

Love this design. All the rooms are well laid out and the perfect size. Would only change one thing and that would be to put in a full size fridge.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Great idea!

[@cherrihairston5695]

me too lol @@TinyHouseExpedition

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

OMG this is PERFECT! I love it!!!!

[@mariandreher9056]

I love this building. 😮

[@bkfacs]

Thanks Alexis and Christian for bringing another perspective to ‘tiny’. As the guys from Nanostead stated, all homes need the basic components-kitchen, bathroom, sleeping, entertainment, as well as the electrical and plumbing hookups. And the way those are interpreted does effect price. Thanks again, I really enjoyed this one! I have thought about putting an ADU in my son’s backyard. 😊

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to share! We’ve been big fans of these guys for a long time. Love their down to earth perspective and thoughtfulness with all their builds. 😊 Excited to hear about your son’s potential ADU!

[@roserocks1979]

Hello from Winston-Salem. This is so beautiful. You guys are awesome.

[@debbeasher-k4764]

I really appreciate your view of integrity...an heirloom.... It looks sturdy. & nicely laid out.

[@Houseds]

You guys designed a very beautiful small house model and the exterior amenities are very outstanding. Reusing old tile floors is very good and overall harmonious.

[@alancawfield6549]

The main house looks incredible beautiful.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It does!

[@theevolvingmindset333]

Love, love, love ❣❣

[@nelliehagen5267]

Great build on this tiny home. I wished that they would’ve shared with us all the cost involved in building this tiny house though.Video ends and that’s not included.People really want to know this kind of information.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We usually share price in our videos, but in this case, that info wasn’t shared with us unfortunately 😊

[@nelliehagen5267]

@@TinyHouseExpedition Understandable.Thank you for answering me back.

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Not cheap. That much is surmisable 😁

[@missymason2377]

Amazing build/ design

[@ninjanana102]

I love this home! It would be so comfortable to live in. ❤

[@duartepereira6416]

thanks for this. I really liked their approach to construction, and life, in general. ;) cheers from Portugal

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janetandrews1306]

Great tiny home!!

[@MetaTransitions]

I love all the windows and the exterior colors. They did a great job. I love the brick patio. I expected the kitchen appliances to be bigger but I understand that it's not meant for full living. I love the barn doors and the river rock in the washroom.

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Beautiful home👍❤️❤️

[@claymccleery9451]

Excellent cottage!

[@keliblum6591]

LOVE IT!

[@marianfrances4959]

Gorgeous!! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@kw2756]

Nice color combo.

[@Flight777WFS]

I am in love with the tiles used in the back splash. I have never looked at tiles before and went 😍, but I LOVE the look of those!

[@davidcloyd1296]

Classy, character, modern, but seems to fit in to the mountains,, especially with the earth tones and wood and stone. Really nice work!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It really does fit right in!

[@doreenhall1705]

Very good ideas. 😊

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Insightful THE🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Friday😀….

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Happy Friday!

[@MBMCincy63]

A&C, great video,nice to see A speaking with the builders. I appreciate the knowledge these guys are trying to showcase, providing code accepted buildings. Thanks 👍🏻. 🥶🖤🔔👍❤️

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janiceeteme5536]

I would expand this square footage to 850-1000 square feet and just build a real little house since this layout cost close to what a regular house would cost

[@melodic21]

Agreed! 1000 sq ft is a perfect small home. And pretty much the same cost.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Love this 🤎

[@alejandrovanags4948]

Nicely done. Food for thought: there are on demand electric water heaters that occupy a lot less space

[@yrg007]

Nice work floki

[@neilmakohoniuk3768]

need more of this style available in Canada. My mind always goes to things like - does it qualify for a standard mortgage? Insurance? Zoning etc.

[@marliesajohnson5789]

House is pretty cool

[@MattJPN]

$400 per square foot!? Followed by “stop focusing on cost and just focus on cost effective solutions!” lol😂😂😂

[@Melaniejd902]

I really like tjis design. I would want a bit more space to be able to paint, for books, a stereo, plus need more kitchen storage as I love to cook. Bigger bedroom closet - especially for those of us in Northern climates. Overall design is well thought out

[@lisaraper8053]

I think for those living tiny you go back to seasonal closets. Packing the summer and winter clothes away when not in season. As opposed to all clothes being out. But I get everything else. I just posted I need a tiny house with room to paint, draw, craft, make art glass, my stereo and record player as well as a place to grow a garden of food and a kitchen to cook it in. Plus the tools for both. Oh my….

[@kerimabrown5404]

Beautiful home, love the windows

[@glamperjan]

This is a beautiful tiny home. I'm just looking for one with a sewing room.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Totally doable! 💕

[@terrestreasures9138]

Love this tiny house.

[@kaitlinlovesfam3]

Countdown woot 🙌

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for joining us! ☺️

[@khadramoha2192]

Well, if a tiny house cause the same amount of money as an average house then just get an average house. I am 100% pro tiny house but when the prices starts getting ridiculous… it’s time to go back to normalcy.

[@kylieanneking2606]

True

[@DawnOldham]

Perhaps that is why they are also offering the manuals that come with the code-compliant shells that they sell. They said it's an affordable alternative because you are your own contractor since you have the directions included. Idk Also, there are people who have the money to build a beautiful unit in their backyard for the occasional friend or family members who stop in. I've seen plenty of affordable tiny homes on these channels, but as always, most are DIYs.

[@lucymorgan8859]

The square foot cost may be the same as a larger house, but you have to keep in mind, with a tiny, or small house, there are alot less square feet... $200 per sqft x 2000sqft, is alot more than $350 x 350sqft.....

[@clovermark39]

This is quite a large house. I wouldn’t say it’s in the Tiny category.

[@Rocketscientist66]

How much did it cost? Don‘t have time to watch the whole thing.

[@suezaple4950]

love their work, nice idea to keep the old brick for a patio goes nicley with both home's . I love their way of thinking when it comes to constructing these homes as well as their own homes. nicley laid out.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Glad you like them!

[@AnthonyDibiaseIdeas]

LOVE THIS. Thank you. I'm so confused about how big it really is. Does anyone have a bird's eye view? The two bedrooms remind me of a magic trick and I can't figure it out.

[@yamchayaku]

This looks a lot bigger than a tinyhouse. I'd be convinced if it was already a regular house considering it's its a lot bigger than what most people with studio apartments are used to living in.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It looks so much bigger! But still under 400 Sq Ft. 😄 Vaulted ceilings and lots of windows really make it feel spacious 👌

[@emilymorse6374]

You guys are truly inspirational! As a single woman with no kids and no partner to help me out in life I rely on myself only! I live paycheck to paycheck which sucks but seeing tiny homes gives me hope. I love watching all the designs and ideas and have made it my goal to see myself in my own tiny home! My true dream home would be completely off grid! Thanks for your amazing ideas and inspiration!

[@meredythbarnes5723]

I'm in the same situation. I dream of a tiny home!!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

You can do it too! 😍

[@debbieherrera1605]

I would like a tour of both of these guys personal homes

[@Zeldagirl64]

Like this

[@markbigbadbear]

It's a good looking, fun ADU. I really like the materials used. Kitchen looks cool. Love the cabinetry. Probably would change 2 things: room for a full size fridge / freezer combo and I'd like somewhere to put a desk for a work from home setup / media setup.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We would definitely be on-board with those upgrades 😁👌

[@user-ix9qs7jy3t]

Why not having a fridge if you are having a stove and a dishwasher?

[@monicamontgomery4420]

That silver appliance, on the far right, under the kitchen counters, is a fridge. Not big enough for me personally.. but none the less, still a fridge. 🤷

[@barbarawalton3815]

im impressed wonder what it would cost for a consult

[@unexpectedjourney9900]

Great video and great looking tiny house. 🔥. The other models that were shown were very nice as well. Great options and ideas. Thank you for another great video. I’m really enjoying this channel. Very nice job 👍

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@SoCalFreelance]

The ADU's main house is beautiful, massive. 😍 I really like the work these guys are doing. Their custom work 1:40 is totally something I could imagine as a second home in the woods. 👍

[@annaleon4725]

How much does this cost and can you build in other states?

[@suesurrency1309]

I know this video is 2 months old but I am really interested in the wall clock in the kitchen.Is there any way you could find out what brand it is and where it was purchased?Thank you.

[@GG-qy2wy]

This is an exceptional home! Love the patio, the light coming in, and the downstairs bedroom. The builders are very honest, humble, talented, and really focus on creating a substantial, lovely home.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

They really are wonderful craftsman & people ❤️

[@shirleycarter2451]

This is one thing we really lack here in the UK, you can even get insurance for a tiny home...or building codes...🤔🤨

[@hlw1306]

The push for more glass has the downside of more heat and cold to mitigate, loss of privacy, vulnerable to fire busting windows and loss of useable wall space.

[@tlockerk]

Susan Susanka called them "Not so small homes" or "not so big homes". Similar design basis, what will you USE and how can you stretch the home by design rather than additional floor space. Love your work!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🙌❤️

[@Stoopheadfred]

How tall are the front and back walls?

[@FGM013]

Love the philosophy of the builders. I appreciate the reuse of the bricks. I love the flexibility of this concept. Start with the basic shell and configure the interior to meet the wants and needs of the residents. By the time the video was over, I had already redesigned it to better suit me. I love the abundance of windows and could envision adding more. The blinds chosen by the owners are wonderful and allow for varying amounts of privacy and light. I mostly liked the kitchen/living room layout but would use my choice of appliances and finishes. (Interestingly, I would have chosen the same cabinets but with walnut countertops and copper hardware/fixtures) I would place the bathroom on the other wall to simplify the plumbing layout and because I hate the “shelf” ceiling over the bathroom. I don’t like the barn door style and prefer pocket doors. The orientation would change to utilize that fantastic roof for solar panels necessitating a larger mechanical room. I hadn’t figured out how to accommodate my “library” and hydroponics but I think even that is doable. I think the one item I want that would be a challenge from a code perspective is a recirculating shower. I’ve saved this video in my collection of future home ideas.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It sounds like you have a beautiful design in mind for your future tiny!

[@pasveritas1872]

Wonderful ethos around small scale homes - more of this ❤

[@amberjones5563]

How much?

[@fireroum]

I don't understand when people scoff at tiny homes with a higher psf price than larger homes... a lower psf price may be more "value for money" but not if you don't have the money for the overall total cost of the home.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true!

[@johnhoward7298]

Those upper windows would be a great way for earthship type of ventilation ( w/ fresh air intake on opposite side of the house )

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Great idea!

[@marcielynn4886]

Not tiny, not cheap.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

It’s pretty darn small, less than 400 sqft, but the high ceilings do make it feel much bigger. Tiny doesn’t mean cheap. There’s a broad price range when it comes to tiny homes. 😁

[@johnhoward7298]

Why not use a tankless water heater ?

[@Guidehomedesign]

There aren't great options for efficient electric tankless units. Gas is a non renewable resource, and so green builders often go all electric in an effort towards sustainability.

[@johnhoward7298]

@@Guidehomedesign If it were My house it would have a tankless water heater ( even if it had to be gas ) ... it could be painted green and call it a day ??!!!

[@yaramercedes2931]

I’m so disappointed with the tiny house movement’s trajectory. Jay Schaffer started it as means to make sheltering a person affordable(

[@alisonnelson5030]

Well said, I agree with you 100%, except for the last Paragraph...get real🤨

[@josephschultz]

yes it's all going as planned you will own nothing and like it you can live in the new "" Smart Cities "" so they can CONTROL everything you say do and watch, why do you think home prices are through the roof all farm land being bought up car and other prices are going through the roof the Guberment buying up massive amounts of land???? think about that it's all just my opinion I need to go buy some more tinfoil so stop and think

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Anything under 500 SQFT is considered a tiny home 😁. This one is 16ft x 24ft which puts it at 384 SQFT so it counts! It definitely seems bigger because of the ceiling height and all the great windows and this one is on a foundation so there are lots of additional permitting costs to consider

[@khadramoha2192]

@@TinyHouseExpedition you’re missing the point, tiny homes should be affordable, not with prices that are constantly jacking up

[@trae4529]

It’s a gorgeous little place- no doubt about it- and perfectly suited as an office/ guest house. Honestly, though, I think it’d be a stretch for even one person to be able to live there full time.

[@janiceeteme5536]

Now this is a real little house. Nicest little house layout I have seen. I would some how add another bedroom, laundry room and porch to this design. Then it would be absolutely petfect

[@minarice7691]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽👍👍

[@floswason8776]

Heating bathroom floor we have that in every apartment in our building nobody uses it you would have triple the electric bill if you do they don’t tell you that

[@solo71606]

Can u build me one I'm moving to SC soon

[@Jmittle101]

So why didn’t they show the bedroom?

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We did. Bathroom section starts at 12:14 😁

[@snitz11]

Where is the downstairs bedroom!!?

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

keep watching until the end and you'll see it 😁 its next to the laundry area and across from the bathroom.

[@ahowl7mx]

Just needs a garage on the bottom. Why not use RSG3D? Half price, faster construction.

[@kristasaucedo7295]

IFF you live in there the refractor is too small for someone who cooks all there food and stores it.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Very true! Thankfully this is primarily and office and occasional guest house, not intended for full time living

[@MM-ep7gg]

What is the total cost please.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Unfortunately they didn’t share that with us 🙃

[@cherrihairston5695]

yes why not because its expensvie i;m sure @@TinyHouseExpedition

[@hollyvick181]

I love these guys unconventional way of living. I'd love to do that some day.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Us too! Slowly working on fixing up our tiny homestead 😁

[@meschneb]

6:45

[@theresahoyt-ih1fi]

Needs a fridge and change to gas stove

[@cynthiamarie2107]

What about a tiny home like that with a finished basement? The one thing I don't like about tiny homes is no basement.

[@ericmossotti1089]

Most basements are probably just for storing stuff people don't really need or use. Can always add more outside space. If there's an actual use, I'd be for a basement. I'd imagine it might double the cost of a tiny house, though, but I don't know the figures. Would make even more use of the footprint, though.

[@ericmossotti1089]

Lack of dishwasher was a design mistake, IMO. From what I understand, they are more efficient and sanitize better than handwashing. It feels like overkill sometimes, but it's more function than luxury. I'd remove one of those cabinets or just redesign the space to fit a freezer/fridge and dishwasher.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Great idea! Keep in mind that this space is used primarily as an office and occasional guest house, so the occupants aren't washing too many dishes. Thankfully these are custom built so you can add that feature into your own personalized design!

[@sheilahtipton6729]

The no reason why tiny homes should be as much as a regular house no way

[@user-dr2pg8fk2i]

Having a heat pump water heater in an enclosed closet is not the best choice. It needs ventilation to be as efficient as possible.

[@capstar633]

Where are the "tiny" homes for people who are in WHEELCHAIRS? 😮😮😮😮

[@aqueneable]

Not really a moveable TINY home, and with all that space, why skimp on a refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes closet?

[@kel5710]

They didn't claim that it was a movable tiny. They also mentioned the owners use it mostly as an office space and for short term stays when family is visiting so no need for a fridge that cuts into counter space.

[@aqueneable]

I don't consider a home that can't be moved comes under the category of "tiny". @@kel5710

[@BradKittelTTH]

All new materials with a nice design, but not toxin, import, or sustainable in most cases. If you use vinyl, no real way to get fresh air, and all new, I would love to see you match materials too.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for sharing your perspective Brad 😊

[@uphylme9350]

Get the foundation, framing, plumbing and electric done and then do everything else yourself.

[@cpoul]

I didn't like the utility closet in the bed room. The actual bedroom closet was very small and the only reason the bedroom looks somewhat spacious is because there was no furniture in it. I liked the house very much otherwise.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Makes sense! This house is primarily an office and occasional guest house so closet space wasn't a priority for this particular unit. You could have a much larger closet in your personalized design, for sure!

[@MrMountainchris]

No, it's not a competition about how small you can go.. but if you are completely ignoring all the principles of tiny houses, you can't call it that. That is in no way shape or form a tiny house lol That's a house. It's crazy that 4000sqft houses have made this seem like a tiny house. That being said, it is a beautiful home.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Anything under 500 SQFT is considered a tiny home 😁. This one is 16ft x 24ft which puts it at 384 SQFT so it counts! It definitely seems bigger because of the ceiling height and all the great windows.