A shed is one of the easiest ways to start a tiny house from.
It already has a structure that you can work around, and if it has ample space, you can quickly draw out plans on what to place in it.
You can only hope that its base and beams are still in good shape, and it’s easy-peasy from then.
Jason Crocker and his family (The Crockers) love the tiny home lifestyle.
They sometimes purchase a lot where they start building from scratch, or they find abandoned properties that they can buy cheaply and start from there.
One of their projects was this old barn they turned into a barndominium.
They checked what was inside, and everything looked perfect.
All the wood supporting the structure was in excellent condition, and a loft space was already on top. What’s left now is to make it suitable for home living and add a mini kitchen and bathroom to make it a functional tiny home.
First, they removed the wooden railing to create a more open front porch.
They sawed out all the railings and reinforced the columns by adding a thicker wooden base around the same height as the old handrails.
They painted the exterior a dark gray with a dark brown accent in the frames and sidings.
They next worked on the bathroom, which was tricky to make.
Since a barn has no provision for plumbing, wastewater, and the like, they had to build one from scratch. Jason measured how much space they would need for the shower and toilet and started making the walls.
Then, he measured where the toilet and shower drain would go.
He bore holes where they should be and started the foundation of the shower floor. He added insulation and brown backing to add that cabin feel inside the shower.
Then, he installed the rainwater showerhead and the heater, followed by the toilet, and the bathroom was good to go.
Next, they worked on the ceiling, which was quite a lot of work.
Since the structure was an old barn, the roofing was bare and had no insulation. They had to work full force on this until they covered everything.
They also worked on the wooden backing for the loft to make it perfect for sleeping.
The kitchen was smaller than most would like, but it has everything you need.
There’s enough counter space for meal prep, and you can use appliances or cook outdoors. The cabinets also have generous space to store most of the kitchen essentials.
And to complete that barn-in-the-woods feel, they added a perfect lounge area.
That electric fireplace looked cozy, making it comfortable to chill, lounge, and watch television. Get a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and this place could also be a perfect winter nook.
This converted barndominium is completely off-the-grid.
Jason said they collect rainwater for the shower and sink, and a gas generator powers the house. This works best for this home since it doesn’t use that much power.
Watch the video below to see how The Crockers converted this abandoned shed into a tiny house.
