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Even the smallest house on wheels will never be boring when it comes to design. Regardless of the limitations, there is always room for creative ideas and unusual solutions that work. This beautiful kiwi tiny house uses two slide-out sections to create an atypical layout with great results.
Marahau is one of the most popular models sold by New Zealand-based Arohanui Tiny Homes, and it's easy to see why. Judging by the total floor space, this is one of his most spacious designs in the series, but it is also surprisingly compact. Marahau is more than just an XXL tiny home, with a bedroom, lounge, fully equipped kitchen and fully equipped bathroom all on one level.
The “magic” solution behind it is a clever construction with two slide-out sections, each 5 meters (16.4 feet) long. This allows Marahau to be 4 meters (13.1 ft) wide and offer a spacious floor space of 34 square meters (366 sq ft). There's more. If you want to further expand your living area, you can easily use your home's trailer as a platform for an outdoor deck. This is a quick, easy and inexpensive solution. This small car was specially built on the basis of a removable trailer that can be used for this purpose, allowing the owner to maximize space for less cost.
That's not the only surprise. Marahau also reveals some clever features inside. Typically, the kitchen will be located in a visible location near the lounge area. However, things are different in Marahau. The lounge and his first floor bedroom are adjacent to the bathroom at one end of the house and the kitchen at the other. That means the kitchen is also enclosed.
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The kitchen and bathroom are both discreetly hidden behind rustic barn doors that can be easily slid out to open up entire spaces in the home and create a smooth flow throughout. Beautiful kitchen with L-shaped countertops, traditional cupboards, and a dedicated area for a full-size refrigerator.
Oversized bi-fold windows literally bring the outdoors in, ensuring beautiful views at any time of the day while maintaining proper ventilation of this area. Although the kitchen isn't the kind of space you think about for privacy or quiet, this quirky setup has some benefits. Mainly to suit the slide-out section of the house to free up more space for the bedroom and lounge on the first floor.
Although hidden behind a door, Marahau's kitchen is wonderfully bright and certainly feels spacious thanks to the large windows. The bedroom also has large windows that bring in extra light and is designed to accommodate additional storage in the form of a full-sized closet that is cleverly placed out of the way.
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Although it's not a very spacious bedroom, Marahau makes up for it by providing additional accommodation by adding enough space for a convertible sofa in the lounge area. Still, Marahau is perfect for a girlfriend or two. A lovely downsizing option that combines the typical open feel of a Kiwi-designed tiny house with an atypical layout that delivers traditional coziness.
Nordic pine paneling throughout gives Marahau a Scandinavian feel and makes it more inviting. Black window frames provide a stylish accent in contrast to the light-colored wood. Marahau's bathrooms combine a more traditional look with modern amenities such as large showers (700 x 1000 mm) and composting toilets. One small touch that adds functionality and style is the bathroom's beautiful vanity with a spacious countertop and ample storage.
The small houses in Marahau are fully equipped for long-term stays in terms of insulation and heating/hot water systems. The quirky enclosed kitchen is equipped with a 4-burner gas hob, oven and range hood, in addition to a fridge/freezer. Double-glazed glass doors are one of the signature features of most Kiwi tiny homes, and are added to create instant indoor-outdoor flow and allow owners to enjoy the natural surroundings at any time. It has been.
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Having this type of kitchen in a small house allows the owner to enjoy preparing meals, for example, early in the morning, without disturbing the privacy of the bedroom. This can be the perfect place to enjoy some quiet time and admire the views, away from the busy activities of the main living areas of your home.
Compact yet spacious, with a removable trailer for further use, this ingenious tiny house is good for singles and couples looking to downsize without sacrificing the comfort of a single-story home. It's a source of inspiration. New Zealand residents can purchase Marahau starting at NZ$155,000 ($91,650). For those who need to accommodate a large family, the aptly named Little She Giant from this Kiwi builder is a great option.
