This Tiny House Solves the Loft Ladder Problem Everyone Hates
Noah built his first tiny home for himself.
It’s 20 ft long and 10 ft wide—about 200 square feet—with an open layout.
Quick Tour — The Layout and Why No Loft
The layout is simple and open, with everything on a single level.
Skipping the ladder to a loft was non‑negotiable—no nightly climbs.
That choice meant squeezing a lot into a small footprint without losing flow.
At roughly 200 square feet, the 20‑by‑10 footprint stays surprisingly functional . It all comes together as an effective, easy‑to‑live‑in plan.
Kitchen — Compact, Zoned, and Surprisingly Functional
Compact but capable, the kitchen holds its own.
An 8‑foot countertop anchors the run, with two 24‑inch drawer banks and a propane cooktop above
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Opposite sits a 24‑inch cabinet with a 23‑inch extra‑deep sink for dish duty.
A mini‑fridge tucks underneath,
and a bar top at the end becomes a sit‑and‑eat spot.
Up top, the trimmed‑down uppers get LED strip lighting you can dim to set the mood.
Living Area & Storage — Wheel‑well Cubbies to Entry Hooks
The seating area stays simple by design.
Benches are boxes over the wheel wells, so the cushions lift to reveal storage.
Cubbies win out over drawers here to maximize capacity.
Across from that, a custom closet cabinet uses IKEA faces to match the kitchen . Right by the door, hooks and a shoe rack catch the everyday stuff the moment you step in .
Bedroom — Big Window, Full Bed, Hidden Charger Cubby
A full‑size mattress is the biggest he could fit while leaving room for the bathroom.
A 4‑by‑4 window beside the bed makes it feel like sleeping outside.
Overhead, a cedar 4x4 hides an LED strip for soft ambient glow.
It’s on a dimmer, so the light can be dialed exactly right.
A small bedside cubby hides the light switch and a phone‑charging plug, with room for a water glass.
Bathroom & Shower — Lightweight Cedar Details
The bathroom is compact but fits what matters.
There’s a 30‑inch vanity and a custom mirror framed in live‑edge wood.
A small window keeps privacy while adding ventilation.
Behind the cedar, the shower uses a waterproofed plywood backer and black paint as the base.
The cedar mounts to aluminum spacers so the whole section can breathe.
Exterior, Deck, Budget and Design Philosophy
Outside, it’s cedar channel siding with clear cedar shingles pre‑sanded and stained before installation.
A big deck adds living space—18 feet by 10 feet, nearly the length of the house.
It even includes an outdoor bath fed by an on‑demand propane hot water heater.
Inside, the design keeps storage low and the upper half visually open to boost lightness and openness . Built five years ago on a tight budget, this one used an old RV trailer for the foundation—a choice he wouldn’t make for a client .