For Sale $6,000 - Mobile Tiny Home
Concept: Mobile Porch Barn
Purpose:
This 10×24 Porch Barn can be a mobile barn that functions as a guest house, a small workshop, or a backyard getaway. The porch area allows for outdoor relaxation, while the barn itself can serve various storage, agricultural, or recreational purposes.
Design Features:
- Structure and Materials:
- Mobile Base: The barn is mounted on a heavy-duty trailer with reinforced axles for easy mobility. The frame can be made from steel or pressure-treated wood for strength.
- Exterior: The barn can feature traditional barn-style siding (e.g., board-and-batten or horizontal plank style) with a rustic look, perhaps in a natural wood finish, painted in a country color like red or weathered gray for a charming aesthetic.
- Roof: A classic gable roof with metal or shingle roofing would offer durability. For a unique touch, you could add cupolas or skylights for ventilation and natural light.
- The Porch:
- Size and Layout: The 10×24 porch offers a cozy outdoor area, perfect for a small table, seating area, or storage. It could be a covered, open-air porch or even an enclosed, screened-in porch to keep out bugs if you’re in a rural area.
- Roof Overhang: The porch could extend from the barn with an overhanging roof, offering shade and shelter, ideal for sitting outside during hot days or rainy weather.
- Furniture: Simple, rustic furniture like Adirondack chairs, a bench, or a hammock could make it the perfect spot for relaxation. You could also add hanging plants or outdoor lighting for a more inviting feel.
- Interior Layout:
- Open Floor Plan: Inside the barn, there could be a spacious, open design, with flexible uses. The barn could be sectioned off to accommodate a small living area, workshop, or storage space. The interior could have high ceilings typical of barn-style structures, creating a sense of openness.
- Windows and Natural Light: Large barn doors could open directly onto the porch, allowing a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor. Windows in the front and back of the barn will provide natural light and cross-ventilation, making the space bright and airy.
- Lofted Space: Depending on the height of the barn, a loft area could be incorporated for additional sleeping or storage space, creating a cozy nook above the main area.
- Uses:
- Guest House: The barn could be designed as a tiny home with a small kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. The porch serves as an extended living area, ideal for guests to enjoy outdoor meals or relax.
- Workshop or Studio: The barn could function as a creative space for woodworking, painting, or even a small business, with the porch area used for tool storage or extra workspace.
- Storage Shed: The barn could primarily be used as a storage space for farming tools, garden equipment, or recreational gear, while the porch provides an outdoor space to enjoy the surroundings.
- Sustainability:
- Rainwater Harvesting: A rainwater collection system could be installed on the roof, with gutters leading to a storage tank for use in watering gardens or cleaning.
- Solar Power: Solar panels could be mounted on the roof, providing power for lights, fans, and other small appliances. A wind turbine could also be an option if the location is suitable.
- Composting Toilet: If the barn is used as a living space, consider a composting toilet for off-the-grid use. An outdoor shower could also be added, especially if the space is used as a guest house.
- Extra Features:
- Sliding Barn Doors: The traditional barn-style sliding doors could be used to open up the front of the barn onto the porch, giving the structure a rustic yet functional feel.
- Customizable Porch: You could build the porch to include custom storage solutions, such as built-in benches or racks for outdoor tools, bikes, or equipment.
- Fencing or Privacy Screens: If privacy is important, adding simple fencing or privacy screens around the porch area could help create a secluded space.
Benefits:
- Versatile Space: Whether you want a tiny home, an outdoor workspace, or a storage barn, this design offers the flexibility to adapt the space as needed.
- Connection to Outdoors: The porch seamlessly extends the indoor space into the outdoors, making it perfect for enjoying nature, entertaining guests, or having a quiet retreat.
- Mobile: Since it’s mounted on a trailer, this barn can easily be relocated, making it a practical solution for someone who needs a movable shed, home, or workspace.
Conclusion:
This 10×24 Porch Barn can be designed to serve multiple purposes depending on your needs, whether it’s a cozy living space, a rustic workshop, or a charming storage barn. Its portability and connection between indoor and outdoor areas make it a practical and inviting structure for any rural or suburban property.
Additional Details
- Down Payment: $600
- Financing Plan: Available