AWAKES 26′ Tiny House

This is Michelle’s AWAKES tiny house. It’s an acronym for the most important people in her life!

Michelle was ready to stop living in an apartment and have a place to call her own. She came to us with a vision of clean lines, a bright interior, some cozy lounging space, a big kitchen, and a small wood stove to knock the chill off those Colorado winters!

We started out with an 8′-2″ wide x 26′ long triple axle Trailer Made Trailer. From here, Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s) frame the walls and roof, providing a strong, very well insulated shell. Black Kolbe windows and a mix of cedar t&g and metal standing seam siding give the exterior a sharp look.

Upon entering, you first drawn to the spacious living room, complete with store bought couch, Cubic Grizzly wood stove, antique hutch that the TV sits on, and a cozy bumpout reading nook on the front of the trailer.

Towards the other direction, you enter the kitchen. An L Shape counter made from oak butcher block forms a dining area.

There is ample storage with custom built base and wall cabinets. Michelle opted for a separate gas cooktop and electric Breville air fry oven placed in a cubby below. A combo microwave/vent hood is placed overhead. What really gives this kitchen some pizzazz are the wide windows placed between backsplash and wall cabinets. There is also a taller awning window between these two windows centered above the under mount sink.

The bathroom features a 35×42 shower with tiled walls, a window, and a glass shower door. Opposite this is a flush toilet with open shelves above, as well as a vessel sink mounted above a washer dryer/combo that required a little plumbing wizardry to make happen, but turned out well.

The loft is accessed via stairs with handrails on both sides. Partial height cubbies provide storage and separation from the main space. A queen size bed fits beneath a skylight carefully positioned for star gazing at night.

Another fun feature of this house is the shared outdoor space with husband Skippy. We built a 24′ shell for Skippy which he finished out himself and will be featured in a future write up, but they were able to build a deck between the two houses and also hang a shade tent to make the space more enjoyable during the warmer months. Look at those mountain views in the background!

Thank you Michelle for trusting us with your tiny house build! It’s truly a beautiful home!

For those interested, A similar build with current material prices would run about 85k.