The Yellow Tiny House That Survived a Falling Tree — Then Thrived

A windstorm turned Rosemary’s downsizing dream into a rescue call. But resilience and planning changed the ending. Welcome to the Lemonrop Tiny.

Meet the Lemonrop Tiny — layout & quick stats

This tiny house is called the Lemonrop Tiny. It’s home to a simple, practical layout. She’s 8.5 by 24 feet long.

Above the main floor, there’s a loft. The loft is counted separately. Turn left and you’re in the bathroom with shower and toilet.

Above that is the storage loft. The office/living room sits at the front.

The sleeping loft crowns the room above the living area.

She’s grateful to be living tiny. That policy turned out to matter later. When you first come in, there’s the galley kitchen . Behind it sits the bathroom. Call it roughly 200 square feet, not including the loft .

The Galley Kitchen — big sink, two-burner cooktop, and under-stair fridge

A farmhouse sink anchors the galley. It’s the big sink she wanted. That apron-front basin was a must-have.

Long counters run the length for meal prep. For cooking, two induction burners handle every meal. She’s never needed more than two at once.

An old faithful toaster oven covers the rest. She skipped a full oven to save storage, and she’s not a big baker.

Most storage clusters around the sink with two uppers for everyday use.

Spices are still looking for a proper home near that open patch of wall. Under the stairs, a pantry cabinet, laundry spot, and shoe storage line up. Under-cabinet lighting keeps prep bright and easy.

The fridge slides into an opening cut exactly to fit. That placement buys more counter room while keeping cold storage close. The freezer’s pull-out drawers do demand careful stacking .

Bathroom & Closet — the pink tile shower and a real flushing toilet

At the back, the bathroom stays minimal: shower, toilet, sink. A small window brings in light behind a privacy screen. Storage is sparse here, with towels on a hanger and a petite medicine cabinet.

Everything else lives elsewhere in the house. Across from the toilet, the shower pops in her favorite color. It’s a pink-tiled cube about three by three, customized to her height.

She fell for the tile and committed to a true tile shower. The size fits perfectly—no bigger, no smaller.

A late decision made the toilet flush like a normal house.

Hooking into the main sewer worked with the backyard layout. There’s even a bidet on the toilet. The tiny sink can feel too tiny, so face-washing migrates to the kitchen.

Its placement is also a bit tight with the toilet location. Clothes storage sits just outside the bathroom where it’s easy to grab and go. She likes the closet downstairs next to the bathroom, not in the loft.

Living + Office — a multiuse zone designed for comfort

At the front end, the office/living room does double duty. It’s where work happens and where she unwinds. It’s also her favorite spot in the house.

The brief was simple: multifunction and comfortable. A proper desk claimed more floor space on purpose. That choice left a narrower walkway, but the workspace feels right.

The couch is small by design. She hunted for a piece that fits, lets her stretch out, but not sleep.

As someone on the taller side, she planned details for her height.

That’s why nothing feels cramped to her. Vertical space got special attention to keep it airy. She keeps work at the desk and off the couch to protect downtime.

No laptop at the counter either. Morning starts with tea, dog snuggles, and a pause on that couch. It’s the coziest seat in the house before the workday begins.

Sleeping Loft & Storage — queen bed, safety, and airflow

Up the stairs, the sleeping loft stays simple. A queen mattress sits directly on the floor. She ditched a platform so she could sit up without bumping her head.

Sitting up in bed mattered here. Two windows pour in light. They get blackout curtains when sleep calls.

A cane-style guard wall adds a soft barrier. There’s a railing on the stairs for safety too.

An air exchange system cycles fresh air through the loft.

Another unit alternates down in the office. Storage had to float, not sprawl. A small, wall-mounted cabinet from IKEA tucks neatly into a corner.

For shows, an iPad stands in for a TV. It props right on the bed and does the job. Overall, the loft feels bright, cozy, and connected to the view below.

Build, Setback & Comeback — steel frame, the tree crash, and why insurance mattered

Climate control comes from a mini split heat pump. The remote makes dialing temps easy, and the outdoor compressor stays quiet. It can handle a larger space than this one.

The structure rides on a steel frame. She bought the trailer and frame together and tweaked the frame design. Open plan from there let her decide where everything would go.

Outlet placement got serious attention. She was told to add more than she thought she’d need, and she did. That advice—more outlets than you think—stuck through the design process.

Then a windstorm hit when the house was about 80% done. A neighbor’s tree fell, crushing the roof and jamming the door shut. She and her dog had to call the fire department to get out.

Afterward, she changed the office windows so they could serve as exits. With insurance in place, she had a choice: repair or take a payout. Months of adjuster emails ended with the maximum payout—enough to repair the home.

Outside, the siding is yellow by choice. Water comes through an RV-rated hose with an RV filter in line. Power plugs into an RV-rated connection tied into the main house panel.