Ideas for storing things in TH

A small living space is a challenge for architects, designers, and homebuyers alike. Every square meter counts, especially when it comes to the amount of space to store things. We design our minimalist trailer houses for a simpler life, proving that you don't need much to live comfortably. Check out what kind of special furniture and interior design solutions we applied to the personalized REDUKT PURA model from our basic offer.

The interior of the REDUKT PURA mobile house. Photo: REDUKT

Mobile multifunctional furniture

The heart of this house is the living room, which is shared with the fully equipped kitchen. This is where you can enjoy the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning and the beautiful views outside the wide window. In the afternoons, you can spend time together with your loved ones cooking, sharing food or playing board games at the fold-out table. Mobile multifunctional furniture works perfect in this space.

Living area and kitchen in the house on wheels REDUKT PURA. Photo: REDUKT

The sofa bed is a great piece of furniture that serves not only as additional sleeping space, but also as a capacious pull-out drawer for clothes, shoes, towels, and linens. The steps leading to the mezzanine are also storage compartments: a drawer in the lower step and three boxes opening from the front, in which you can store a suitcase and a hiking backpack.

There's another cabinet hidden above the sofa in an alcove under the mezzanine. It's a great place to store board games, books, electronic devices and even a blanket.

Storage space in the REDUKT PURA mobile house. Photo: REDUKT

In the rest area, on the mezzanine, you will find a full-size mattress, as well as shelves for books, candles and small personal items. Everything you need for a good night's rest is within your reach – even the stars at the night sky, which you can admire through the roof window.

Mezzanine in the REDUKT PURA mobile home. Photo: REDUKT

Customized furnishing and interior designs

We customize the interiors of our mobile homes to meet the needs of our clients.

In the tiny, custom-designed bathroom, we placed shelves for essential toiletries behind a rimless, hanging toilet.

Personalized bathroom with full equipment in the REDUKT PURA trailer house. Photo: REDUKT

A large table is a waste of usable space in the home? For this house model we designed a foldable table that you can adjust to fit your needs. And after dinner... stuck it between the sofa and the kitchen.

Multifunctional mobile furniture is an ideal furniture solution for small interiors. Photo: REDUKT

You will find these and many other unique interior design solutions in our houses on wheels. We provide the luxury of comfortable furniture available in large spaces, also in micro-houses. Designed with attention to every detail to ensure comfort of living, working and resting close to nature.

Thermal comfort in TH in winter

Resting in nature in a small wooden house we intuitively associate with the warm months of the year. And yet the need to relax and spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the city is present in us constantly. Thanks to it, we take care of our well-being and peace of mind. In winter, when the days are colder and darkness falls after working hours, we need frequent "battery recharging" even more. A weekend at a small house, among colorful leaves in the woods or on a hill covered with white powder can be our time to seek balance and energy for the week ahead. 

The colder months are, of course, more demanding in terms of maintaining thermal comfort inside a house on wheels. REDUKT houses, however, are designed for year-round use. Learn about our ways to maintain year-round thermal comfort in houses on wheels.

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Thermal insulation

The basic form of thermal insulation is provided at the construction stage of the house. In our houses we have opted for diffusion-open, "breathable" walls. We fill the walls with wood fiber, mineral wool or sheep wool. These types of insulators prevent the accumulation of moisture inside the house, creating a healthy and friendly microclimate for the residents.

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Double glazing

Thermal comfort in the colder months of the year is ensured not only by good wall and roof insulation. A major role is also played by double-glazed windows and doors, which, despite their relatively large surface area, protect the interior from cooling. And at the same time they make it possible to admire winter paintings on glass.

Heating

Depending on the customer's preferences and needs, houses can be equipped with the following forms of interior heating: 

- IR (infra-red) heating foils in the floor, 

- electric or gas heaters, 

- air conditioner with heating function, 

- wood burning stove.

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The foils and air conditioning can be controlled remotely via WIFI. This makes it possible, among other things, to heat up in the house before arrival or to ensure constant comfort by automatically turning on the heating at a set temperature.

An addition to the houses’ interiors that gives them a cozy character is a wood stove. It is a source of heat that takes care of the comfort of body and spirit in the colder evenings and warms up the atmosphere inside the house, even when the wind is blowing outside. Nothing soothes the senses better than the sight of a cheerful living flame in the stove... :)

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When designing REDUKT houses, we take special care of the well-being of those using them both as permanent housing and as temporary residences. We want to make staying in them comfortable regardless of the season and weather.

Preparation for winter in TH

Winter comes with many challenges - tiny houses on wheels require special protection in the fall and winter season. Both off-grid houses and houses connected to the media on the plot should be equipped with systems that protect them against the negative effects of temperature drops. Prepare your house for winter early enough to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Here are the 5 most important steps:

1. Check the stove and the chimney 

Before the first freeze of the season check the condition of the wood burning stove. Make sure that the chimney is clear of any buildup. A dirty chimney can be a fire hazard, so you might hire a sweep to ensure it’s clear. If necessary, also service the HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning system). Replace the furnace filter or schedule a service appointment so that your heating system is ready to use before you need it.

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It is also a good idea to prepare a supply of wood, especially if the wood burning stove will be the main source of heat on cold, long evenings. Stoves in tiny houses might need small size logs. The sight of a live fire in the stove and the smell of wood will certainly create a cozy atmosphere so that you can enjoy the winter views outside the window with a cup of hot tea in your hand.

2. Clean the gutters

Gutters collect and carry away rainwater and melting snow away from the roof to prevent water from seeping in and causing damage. However, gutters can’t do this very important job when they’re clogged with dead leaves and other debris. So step up on a ladder and make sure your gutters are clear before the first snowfall.

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3. Prepare snow removal tools 

Before there is even a single flake in the forecast, make sure that all of your snow removal tools, including shovels and de-icing agents for downpipes, are ready to use. Having an anti-freezing installation in downpipes helps but still needs some care. Shovel your roof to reduce the burden of snow and ice and protect your gutters. This might be a small task on your winterizing list, but it’s an important one.

4. Be sure that the anti freezing water installation is turned on 

REDUKT houses are equipped in anti-freezing water installation to protect water pipes, valves and a tank from damages. Heating cables in gutters are also an additional option. This is our “winter package”. The system turns on automatically when the temperature drops below the temperature set on the controller. Check if the system is connected to the network and if the appropriate activation temperature has been set.

Additionally, for houses that are not used in winter: 

5. Drain the water from the water installation

If your house is used only as a summer residence and you won’t use it in winter, be sure to drain the water from the water installation before the temperature drops below zero. The excessive water pressure may exceed the pipes' structural capacity to withstand force, leading to a sudden burst.
If you have an off-grid house equipped with a water tank, empty it along with the entire installation.

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The consequences of low temperatures if the house is not properly prepared before the winter season can cost a lot. Following the above steps will allow you to use your tiny house and enjoy the charms of winter, without having to worry about its condition during the cold period.