The Barred Owl tiny house features a 10-foot extra-wide design that creates a spacious interior without requiring a loft. Built by Rewild Homes in British Columbia, Canada, it includes a main floor bedroom, pass-through bathroom with a large shower and washer/dryer, galley kitchen with built-in dinette, and a cozy living room with fireplace and space for a full-size sofa.
This particular unit was built for a client who will use it as a legal accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rental on their property, with simple hookups for water, septic, 50-amp electrical, and propane.
Barred Owl Tiny House Exterior
The shed-style sloped roof is one of several cost-conscious decisions that kept the build affordable without sacrificing quality or livability.
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Galley Kitchen with Standard Cabinetry
The galley-style kitchen uses standard cabinetry and stock colors—a deliberate choice to reduce costs. The built-in dinette can double as a home office workspace.
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Open Concept Living Room
With no lofts, ladders, or stairs, the design creates an open concept that makes the space feel bigger than it is. The living room accommodates a full-size sofa or pull-out couch for guests, with a fireplace for ambiance.
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Full-Featured Bathroom
The bathroom includes a flush toilet, large stall shower, combo washer/dryer, sink, and ample storage. An externally vented fan helps manage moisture—an important consideration in tiny space living.
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Main Floor Bedroom
The main floor bedroom eliminates the need for ladders or loft climbing—ideal for aging in place or anyone who prefers ground-level sleeping. There’s plenty of headroom to sit up in bed for reading or watching movies.
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Video Tour
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Design Details
- Name: Barred Owl
- Builder: Rewild Homes (British Columbia, Canada)
- Width: 10 feet (extra-wide)
- Bedroom: Main floor (no loft)
- Bathroom: Pass-through with large shower, flush toilet, washer/dryer combo
- Kitchen: Galley style with dinette/workspace
- Living Room: Full-size sofa capacity, fireplace
- Walls: Pine tongue and groove with whitewash
- Roof: Shed style (cost-effective)
- Hookups: Garden hose water, septic, 50-amp RV electrical, propane
- Intended Use: Legal ADU rental
Cost-Saving Strategies in This Build
The Barred Owl demonstrates several approaches to keep tiny house costs manageable:
- Pine tongue and groove with whitewash vs. painted walls — Reduces paint and labor costs
- Shed-style sloped roof vs. peaked or gabled — Saves on labor and materials
- No skylights — Reduces roofing complexity and cost
- Standard galley kitchen with stock cabinetry — Avoids custom cabinet expenses
- Partial DIY options available — Rewild sells homes at different completion stages
- Secondhand and salvaged materials — DIY finishers can source affordable sinks, cabinets, flooring
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