In New Zealand, home designer Jeff Hobbs created a small but efficient home for the cheap price of $77,000. Curbed featured the small home because of its unique features and large spaces despite its size. Although the place may be small, one can still expect stunning woodwork and craftsmanship in it.
According to Tree Hugger, Hobbs, who is a former boat builder, created a tiny dwelling that has off-the-grid technologies for client Briar Hale. The property was built out of structural insulated panels or SIPs, and it also features a 600-watt solar power system and a water catchment system on the roof. The water is heated by the solar collector, and it can also be heated by a woodstove. In front of the small home is a shed where the laundry equipment is located.
The interior of the home reportedly feels spacious because of the inclined roof, and it also has a lot of natural light coming in because of the two skylights. Because of Hobbs' experience, the client expected the home to be constructed from high-quality materials and to be designed with meticulous details.
The sitting area of the home provides a lot of floor space because of the L sofa which hides a series of moveable containers perfect for storage. The sofa can also be converted into an extra bed in case a guest visits the home.
The kitchen has a long counter and a two-burner gas stove. It is also equipped with an oven and a range hood. The bathroom is built with a regular shower. On the second floor, the sleeping loft has a large bed and also has access to the roof.
Although some may think that $77,000 may be too expensive for a small home, Hobbs assured that the materials used are of high quality. He also said that in the future, he may be able to build something cheaper but with the same quality.
