When deciding on a tiny house on wheels of about 15 sqm, our customers are faced with the choice of where to locate the sleeping area: on the mezzanine or on the ground floor. Creating a rest area on the mezzanine floor has its unique advantages, but also some disadvantages, which are worth considering at the stage of interior design. The basic pros and cons of placing a bed on the mezzanine and on the ground floor are presented in the following overview.
Bedroom on the mezzanine in the tiny house on wheels — REDUKT PURA. Photo: REDUKT
A bedroom on a mezzanine floor in TH
PROS
1. More space to use on the ground floor
The mezzanine allows you to use effectively the available living space in a tiny house. An additional few square meters of its floor creates a cozy bedroom. At the same time, it frees up ground floor space for kitchen and living room functions. In REDUKT houses, under the mezzanine level there are usually practical closets and bookcases, as well as a technical room, with access from the outside.
2. Privacy and coziness
A mezzanine can offer a greater sense of privacy, especially if the ground floor is a living space shared with the kitchen. Additionally, locating the bed in the higher part of the house creates a cozy atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and tranquility after a long day.
3. Views from the roof window
Sleeping on the mezzanine floor in REDUKT houses, you can look straight at the stars through the roof window. Waking up with a view of the rising sun or falling asleep under a starry sky is an extraordinary experience, adding to the charm of everyday tiny house life.
Bedroom on the mezzanine in the REDUKT PURA house (with stairs). Photo: REDUKT
CONS
1. Limited mezzanine height
One of the main constraints of a mezzanine in a TH is the limited space from the bed level to the ceiling. In our REDUKT houses, the ceiling height from the mezzanine level ranges from about 90 to 140 cm, depending on the model and type of roof. The REDUKT PURA house has a lower mezzanine level which allows you to read or even work on it comfortably. The mezzanine above the bathroom - a typical solution in THOW - doesn't give such comfort. A variety of solutions in different house models allow us to choose the most convenient option.
2. Higher temperature on the mezzanine level
Warm air naturally rises upward, which means that on the mezzanine floor you may experience a slightly higher temperature than on the ground floor. During the warm months of the year, thermal comfort throughout the interior is maintained by air conditioning and proper placement of windows, including roof windows with blinds.
3. Accessibility
To get to the mezzanine in REDUKT houses, it is necessary to use a ladder or stairs, which in some situations can be less convenient than climbing onto a bed located on the ground floor. Although sometimes limiting easy access upstairs for uninvited guests can be a plus of sleeping on a mezzanine ;)
Mezzanines in REDUKT PURA houses on wheels. Photo: REDUKT
Bedroom on level 0 in ground floor TH
PROS
1. Easy access to every zone - including the sleeping area
Locating the bedroom on the ground floor eliminates the need to climb a ladder or stairs to the bedroom. The simple one-level interior layout also allows children or the elderly to move around the house without any problems.
2. Spaciousness and comfort of the sleeping place
A ground floor bedroom usually offers more overhead space and better air circulation than when the bed is located on a mezzanine. Lovers of comfortable sleeping conditions and long lazy mornings in the sheets will appreciate the bed on trouble-free level 0.
3. Outdoor views through large windows
The ability to enjoy the scenery outside directly from the bed is an added benefit of having the bed on the ground floor. Large windows adjacent to the bed guarantee beautiful views of the surrounding nature, adding to the charm of the interior and creating a sense of closeness to nature.
Rest zone in a mobile ground-floor house REDUKT PURA_1Level. Photo: REDUKT
CONS
1. Less available free living space
A bedroom on the ground floor takes up space that could be used for other purposes. In tiny houses, any extra living space is valuable, so skipping mezzanine space can limit interior design possibilities.
2. Limited privacy in the sleeping area
A ground-floor bedroom can seem less comfortable in terms of privacy, especially when there are more people in the house. Then it is more challenging to create an intimate space, free from distractions, yet the openness of the interior can also be a kind of advantage.
3. Less flexibility in the space arrangement
When deciding on a ground floor bedroom, the interior layout becomes less flexible. It is more difficult to adjust the one-level space to meet changing needs, which can be important in the long-term use of a tiny house.
Rest zone in a mobile ground-floor house REDUKT Country. Photo: REDUKT
In conclusion, the choice between locating the sleeping area on a mezzanine or on the ground floor in a trailer house depends on individual needs and preferences. The mezzanine offers you more space on the ground floor and a cozy atmosphere, but comes with some difficulties. A ground-floor bedroom, on the other hand, provides easy access and greater comfort with beautiful views right from the pillow, at the cost of less privacy and limited living space. Each solution has its pros and cons, which are worth considering carefully before choosing solutions for your tiny house on wheels.
REDUKT Country as a micro hotel in the forest. Photo: REDUKT