Carmen and Bill downsized from a 5,000-square-foot home to this 400-square-foot custom tiny house on wheels for retirement. The design includes two bathrooms, a mudroom, an expansive kitchen with a half dishwasher, and distinctive arched architectural features throughout. Underneath the standing-height loft bedroom is what they call the “basement”—a space configured as an indoor gym. An office area in the bedroom overlooks the arched details that define the home’s character. The tiny house is parked at one of the Incredible Properties communities in Tennessee.
Custom THOW Exterior
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Living Area with Arched Ceiling
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Interior Arched Features
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Kitchen with Illuminated Countertop
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Video Tour: Custom THOW with Arched Roof and Two Bathrooms
Design Details
- Type: Custom tiny house on wheels (THOW)
- Interior Area: 400 square feet
- Owners: Carmen and Bill
- Previous Home: 5,000 square feet
- Purpose: Retirement downsizing
- Builder: Incredible Tiny Homes
- Location: Incredible Properties community, Tennessee
- Bathrooms: 2
- Architectural Feature: Arched details throughout
- Kitchen: Expansive with half dishwasher
- Kitchen Feature: Illuminated/glowing countertop
- Entry: Mudroom
- Bedroom: Standing-height loft
- Under-Loft Space: “Basement” configured as indoor gym
- Office: Located in bedroom area
- Planned Additions: Deck and landscaping
Lessons from This Home
- Two Bathrooms Accommodate Couples: Including a second bathroom in a tiny house allows couples to maintain privacy and convenience without the compromises typical of single-bath designs
- Standing Lofts Create Usable Under-Space: Building a loft with full standing height underneath opens up functional areas like the gym “basement” that would otherwise be wasted vertical space
- Arched Details Add Architectural Interest: Incorporating curved elements breaks up the typical boxy tiny house aesthetic and creates a distinctive, custom feel without requiring additional square footage
- Extreme Downsizing Requires Intentional Design: Moving from 5,000 to 400 square feet demands thoughtful planning—mudrooms, dual baths, and dedicated work areas help maintain quality of life at a fraction of the size
- Tiny House Communities Simplify the Transition: Parking at an established community like Incredible Properties provides infrastructure, community, and a legal landing spot for those making significant lifestyle changes
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Wow very nice and roomy.
So nice to see something so different and creative. I love this tiny — cannot tell you anything I didn’t love.
BTW: While some do this, figuring out a space designed for boring things ie mops, brooms, vacumm, etc is often forgotten in a tiny!! Otherwise, I love this unique tiny.
Very nice. Absolutely lovely and liveable!
This is literally THE BEST TH I’ve ever seen. So liveable and…just right. 2 bathrooms, an office…gym, cat litter space. Perfection.