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Tiny Shouse 31m2 of living + carport + al fresco

This tiny shouse offers 31m² of living space — everything needed for minimal, functional, and stylish tiny house style living. It is further enhanced by the car bay area included in the shed kit.

The car bay of this tiny shouse allows for overflow—storage, workspace, hobbies, or even guest space—so your 31m² living area can remain tidy and focused on comfort. That flexibility is a key advantage over traditional tiny homes.

With 31m2 of living space in a shouse, you can achieve a surprisingly functional and efficient home—especially if the design is smart and multipurpose. Here’s a design by Anita Revel (#DesignRevellion) to demonstrate what can realistically be included in that footprint:


Living Area

A combined living/dining space can comfortably fit a small sofa, a compact dining table or desk, and wall-mounted storage or media center.

Kitchenette

compact kitchen with a mini-fridge, two-burner cooktop, microwave, and small sink is very doable. Open shelving or upper cabinets can provide needed storage without making the area feel cramped. There is even room for a pantry in the nook between the entry and car bay access door.

 Sleeping Area

This plan allows for a king-size bedroom with built-in-robe. You could also opt to use a lofted bed to free up floor space below. A Murphy bed (fold-down wall bed) or pull-out sofa can also work well in tiny spaces.

 Bathroom

This design features full bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a generous vanity big enough to fit a washing machine underneath. Wet room designs (where the shower isn’t walled off) are often used in tiny homes to save space, as is the case here. — the walk-in shower gives the space a luxe vibe.

 Storage & Utilities

Smart storage— shelving in the car bay, drawers under the bed, boxes in overhead lofts, or built-in cabinets—can keep the space organised.

Solar passive home with separate primary bedroom / guest wing

solar passive house design

This 3×2 solar passive home has minimal heating / cooling bills, and guests can enjoy their own entry.

Can a suburban block really be home to a beautiful solar passive home, with two separate wings? Yep, you betcha.

As featured on Houzz

We consulted with the owners about their priorities and they were:

  • separate wing for children / guests
  • solar passive design, in particular living area
  • clever space-utilising design
  • comfortable deck area that gives inside / outside flow between home and garden

Read On…

Best Granny Flat Design expert in Margaret River — as featured on Houzz

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This granny flat was converted from a rendered brick pergola into a stunning 1×1 retreat. No wonder we are known as the granny flat design expert and builder in the south west.

Who says granny flats have to be boring and pokey? (Not this granny flat design builder in the Margaret River region!)

As featured on Houzz, this stunning 1×1 granny flat was converted from an existing structure in the back yard to a stylish and functional home-away-from-home for the property-owner’s parents… Prepare to be amazed! Read On…

Granny Flat Seminar: Top 3 Tips

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Our top 3 “take home tips” from our recent Granny Flat Seminar

We were absolutely thrilled to see so many people turn up to get tips and insider knowledge for their own granny flat project, from Leimac Building and our trusted colleagues.

Attendees to our free granny flat seminar asked a lot of questions which helped everyone in the room. Lots of information was shared by the experts, so everyone learned something!

Scroll down to read the top 3 “take home tips” from each of the experts. Read On…