On-grid or off-grid version of the house?

Our customers are often in doubt about which version of the house will best suit their needs. The choice of an on-grid or off-grid version of a house or a mixed version depends mainly on access to utilities on the plot, individual preferences and future plans.

Sometimes it is difficult to predict which components and systems will ensure the long-term comfort of the home and its use.

If you are not sure which equipment package for your mobile home to opt for, this article will explain the most important aspects involved in choosing an on- or off-grid version.

Photo: REDUKT

An on-grid house versus an off-grid house - the differences

An off-grid house, by being equipped with the systems and appliances included in the Off-grid Package, can function autonomously without being permanently connected to utilities. An on-grid house, on the other hand, requires the connection of utilities: electricity, water, and optionally gas and sewerage. Why optional? Because you have the option of partially equipping the house with appliances included in the off-grid package, such as the lightweight separation toilet recommended for trailer houses.

How do we make off-grid houses independent of connection to the power, water or sewerage networks?

Systems installed in an off-grid mobile house. Photo: REDUKT

Electricity

An off-grid house produces energy through roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and stores it in a battery that powers the house's installations. When planning to equip a house on wheels with an electricity production and storage system, whether off-grid or mixed version, it is important to consider the number of appliances that will consume the energy produced by the photovoltaic panels. Typically, these include a basic set of outdoor and indoor lighting, a refrigerator, indoor sockets, appliances connected to the grid by the user (charger, laptop, etc.) and the antifreeze water system.

Not in all cases will the energy from the solar system be sufficient to provide power to all appliances at the same time - it is therefore necessary to estimate power consumption according to individual demand before deciding to use this source of electricity exclusively. An induction hob, additional household appliances such as an oven or dishwasher, an air conditioner or a water heater alone require too much energy for the capabilities of a standard photovoltaic package.

It is also important to consider the conditions on the chosen plot of land - mainly its sun exposure, the positioning orientation of the house and, consequently, of the photovoltaic panels (south/north, east/west) and whether there are other factors limiting the amount of sunlight, such as shade from trees or climatic factors such as prolonged snowfall. These limit the efficiency of photovoltaic panels.

Solar system in off-grid REDUKT tiny house. Photo: REDUKT

Water

If it is not possible to connect the house to mains water (ON-GRID) or our own well, which will provide us with good quality water or water that has been adequately treated through an individual water treatment plant, we are left with off-grid solutions.

A water tank is located in the technical room (REDUKT houses are equipped with a 400l tank as standard) and regularly filled with transported water through an external inlet.

Water system in off-grid REDUKT tiny house. Photo: REDUKT

Gas

Outdoor propane butane gas storage units provide an additional source of energy in situations where there is no electricity on the plot and the off-grid package will not power all appliances due to its efficiency. Connecting the house installation to the bottle allows the use of a gas cooker and gas water heater.

Heating

For heating REDUKT mobile houses, we recommend the following heat sources, which can be used in both on-grid and off-grid houses respectively:

• air-conditioning with heating function for on-grid houses only due to the high electricity consumption,

• IR underfloor heating for both types of houses,

• wood-burning cooker or pellet cooker for both types of houses, ,

• wall-mounted electric heaters for on-grid houses or gas heaters for off-grid versions.

Heating options recommended for mobile houses on wheels. Photo: REDUKT

Comparison: on-grid vs. off-grid

The table below shows a comparison of on-grid and off-grid mobile home utilities and appliances. A mixed option is also available as we wrote, which is a selection of individual options depending on the specific utility access on the plot.

How to get started?

During the process of ordering a REDUKT mobile home, we can help you choose the best solutions, sharing our knowledge and years of experience in the production of tiny mobile homes on trailers. The models in our range are designed with the specific requirements of on-grid or off-grid packages in mind.

The final choice depends on many factors: an analysis of the access to utilities on the plots, the planned budget, the location of the house, its function, the needs and preferences of its inhabitants. We are happy to guide our clients through the decision-making process, selecting the optimal house model and solutions.

We invite you to contact us.

Photo: REDUKT

Do I need to own the plot?

“Do I need to own the plot?” – this question often pops up in the considerations of our clients who want to start a hotel business based on tiny houses. The advantage of tiny houses among other creative hotel developments is that they can be set up in non-obvious locations, not previously considered for hotels or even on rented plots.

REDUKT Country in a picturesque location near Warsaw as a micro hotel. Photo: REDUKT

Microhotel business based on tiny houses

The new business model based on tiny houses on wheels relies on a three-way benefit. The parties benefiting are:

• the owner of the rental cabin,

• the owner of the land (landlord)

• and the guests staying at the micro hotel.

Renting a plot of land speeds up the start of a hotel investment, plus allows flexibility of changing the location of the micro hotel.

What is your dream location for a micro hotel?

Tiny bathrooms in mobile houses

We adapt the interiors of REDUKT tiny houses on wheels individually to the needs of our clients, even such tiny spaces as the bathroom. In the standard version, the tiny bathroom in our mobile house is equipped with a full-size shower, a waterless composting toilet and a washbasin with a small cabinet.

Here are some examples of bathroom designs in our REDUKT mobile houses:

> Tiny bathroom in REDUKT Country mobile house.

> A personalized bathroom with a composting toilet in an individually designed house on wheels.

> Customized bathroom in REDUKT PURA mobile home with rimless, wall-hung toilet and custom-made plywood shelves.

> REDUKT PURA - standard version of bathroom equipment

> Bathroom in the REDUKT PURA house with a standard flush toilet

> Bathroom in the REDUKT ONE mobile home

And what about the toilet? What kind of toilet is the best for a mobile tiny house?

In REDUKT houses we offer:

• waterless composting toilet (Trobolo, Separett),

• incineration electric or propane waterless toilet (Cinderella Comfort or Cinderella Freedom)

• standard toilets, for on-grid houses only.

If you are wondering which one to choose for your tiny home, check out our recommendations in the post on our blog:

https://redukt.eu/blog-eng/2024/03/13-toilets-in-tiny-house-how-to-choose-the-best-option

Sleeping in TH — on the mezzanine vs. on the ground floor

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

5 steps to your REDUKT house

Tiny house is not only a compact apartment, but also a way of life that combines functionality with mobility and sustainable development. A small trailer house saves space and costs, provides freedom and flexibility. As an experienced manufacturer of tiny houses on wheels in Poland, we present a short guide for those who want to start their adventure with REDUKT mobile houses. 

Mobile house REDUKT-01. Photo: VOX 

Step 1: Planning 

The first step is to determine your needs and preferences, as well as the purpose of the house. Will the tiny house serve as a permanent place of residence or as a mobile recreational space? Or maybe as a micro hotel located on a picturesque plot away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Choosing the right trailer and the size of the house will be crucial for further design decisions. 

A mobile home provides flexibility of choice - change plans, change places, change views. Photo: REDUKT

Step 2: Design 

At this stage, we work with the client to select the most appropriate model from our basic offer or to create an individual tiny house project tailored to his needs. We consider the layout of rooms, the use of space, interior finishing elements and technical aspects such as electrical and plumbing installations. If the house is to be located on a plot without access to utilities, we also decide which off-grid systems will most effectively support the autonomous functioning of the house. 

REDUKT PURA - model of the house with a mezzanine accessible by stairs. Photo: REDUKT

Photo: REDUKT

Step 3: Customization

Each customer can choose additional individual options, such as custom-made furniture or details and accessories, e.g. blinds and sofa cushions. We also offer the installation of systems for thermal comfort, security and remote control, which will make the tiny house perfectly suited to the needs of users. 

The interior finishing details and equipment of REDUKT houses are agreed individually. Photo: REDUKT

Step 4: Construction 

Once the design is approved, we begin building the tiny house. We use high-quality, certified building materials and pay attention to every detail to ensure the solidity of the structure and the aesthetics of the home's interior. Our tiny houses are designed to be energy efficient and have a low environmental impact. 

The process of building a trailer house takes place entirely in our workshop. Photo: REDUKT 

Step 5: Operation and maintenance 

After the construction is completed, we deliver to our clients a fully equipped, ready-to-move-in tiny house, along with instructions for the house and the systems and devices installed in it. We also provide after-sales support and maintenance advices so that customers can enjoy their mobile homes for years.

Off-grid house REDUKT PURA in the Austrian Alps. Photo: private archive

Begining of an adventure with tiny houses is not only an investment in a modern approach to housing, but also an expression of individuality or lifestyle. Thanks to our many years of experience in the industry and commitment to designing and building high-quality tiny houses on wheels, we provide our clients with functional and aesthetic houses, as well as support at every stage of turning their dreams of a mobile and sustainable lifestyle into a reality.

We invite you to contact us directly to begin your way to a REDUKT house :)

A small trailer house provides an unprecedented sense of freedom and flexibility. Photo: REDUKT

Discover our houses. REDUKT ECHO

We're excited to introduce another mobile home from our basic offer: REDUKT ECHO tiny house. This house has a simple, modern shape with a gable roof and it's designed to stay in constant interaction with the residents and the environment. We've created several zones in it, so everyone can find their own space and privacy. What makes this model unique?

REDUKT ECHO tiny house from our basic offer. Photo: REDUKT

Exterior with natural wooden elevation of REDUKT ECHO tiny house. Photo: REDUKT

The interior of the REDUKT ECHO house

One of the cool things about the REDUKT ECHO house is that it's divided into four "rooms" inside:

• the luminous and spacious living room and kitchenette,

• a second separate room under the mezzanine,

• a bathroom with a shower, cabinet and sink, as well as a toilet,

• a mezzanine with a desk - a great quiet place to work or relax.

Interior of REDUKT ECHO mobile home. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT ECHO house has two rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and mezzanine, all of which add up to 14 sqm.

The living room is the biggest space in the house. It's merged with a kitchenette opposite the front door. The kitchen is fully furnished with a fridge, a sink and a cooktop. The living space is designed for comfort and convenience: with a big sofa, storage and a bookcase. Behind the bookcase is another room for those who need their separate space exclusively. 

This space can be arranged according to your needs, for an additional bedroom, work area or relaxation space. It has two bookcases with shelves and a closet in an alcove.

Plywood furniture in REDUKT ECHO mobile house on wheels. Photo: REDUKT

Once you've made it up the stairs, you'll find yourself on a mezzanine. If you place a full-size mattress there, you regain a few square meters of usable space at ground zero without sacrificing full sleeping comfort. And if you need your own corner with a work desk, it's there too :)

REDUKT ECHO mobile home space includes a mezzanine with access by steps. Photo: REDUKT

Tech side of the house

The house is heated with infrared floor foils and a wood-burning stove for a cozy interior climate and all-year use. You can also equip the house with an air conditioning with a heating function. The wooden structure of the house is responsible for proper thermal insulation. It has a mineral wool filling and a highly vapor-permeable membrane, which makes the walls of the house "breathe."

REDUKT ECHO house is a welcoming space for tiny living. Photo: REDUKT

This house is 6.60 m long, 2.55 m wide, and 3.95 m high (including the trailer). You can make the REDUKT ECHO house function autonomously by installing the off-grid package that includes a water tank of up to 100 l with a pump and a solar system with a battery and an inverter.

Wooden elevation of REDUKT houses seamlessly blends with surroundings. Photo: REDUKT

The interior design of the REDUKT ECHO is a great example of how to make the most of every square meter of the space in a mobile home with a small footprint.

Glamping in a tiny house

Tent vacations in the woods or at a campground are usually seen as roughing it. But you don't have to give up the comforts of a hotel to enjoy the great outdoors. A new trend called glamping or exclusive camping is catching on in Poland and Europe.

Glamping in Ashboro, NC, GETAWAY cabins. Photo: Małgorzata Maik

Luxury camping

Glamping lets you enjoy the outdoors while still having all the comforts of home. It includes luxury tents with extra gear, yurts and cabins on wheels. 

Wooden mobile houses are a great acommodation for glamping because they can be placed in locations that are hard to get to and that aren't obvious.

Trailer houses are great for glamping in the woods, offering the comforts of home with all the amenities. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT houses as micro hotels in the forest

REDUKT offers micro hotels in the wilderness. REDUKT  tiny houses on trailers can be parked on beautiful plots of land and don't require a building permit. They're small but have everything you need for comfortable stays: a living area with a fully equipped kitchen, a rest zone with sleeping place for 2-6 people and a bathroom with shower, as well as air conditioning or a wood stove. They can also be equipped with off-grid systems and appliances that let you run them on plots without access to utilities, like solar panels and a water tank. Our REDUKT houses are great for both private and business use. We build them from natural, certified materials, so they’re environment- and resident-friendly homes.

REDUKT Country mobile houses in two tones: @bento_houses for rent near Warsaw. Photo: REDUKT

Glamping in houses on wheels

Companies like Raus, Bento Houses and Unyoked are gaining a lot of followers for stays in micro apartments that are away from the hustle and bustle of cities. Getaway Houses and Raus are developing a true network of cabin rentals that are immersed in green surroundings. They are attracting more and more guests who want to reconnect with nature and at the same time relax in comfort and ease.

Houses on wheels - REDUKT PURA and REDUKT Country - as micro hotels for rent in Germany. Credits: @raus.life

We need to spend more time close to nature, with limited access to the outside world. We spend our days in crowded cities, dividing our attention between social media and reality. It's only when we taste the tranquility that reconnecting with nature brings that we realize this very need. 

Glamping is one way to solve this problem.

If you're looking for a way to relax and escape the city, you might want to check out our cabins at @bento_houses or @raus.life.

REDUKT Country for rent near Warsaw: @bento_houses. Photo: REDUKT

Kitchen - the heart of a tiny house

The living space in our REDUKT mobile houses is made up of two main areas: the living area and the kitchen.

This layout makes it easy for residents to enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life. Wake up to the smell of your favorite freshly brewed coffee, cook dinner in the kitchen, and dine with a view of nature. Simple and unhurried.

Functional kitchen designs

With thoughtful kitchen designs, all the essentials are always within easy reach. We also customize interior designs and equipment to individual customer preferences to make sure you're completely comfortable.

Kitchen equipment 

We build the small houses on wheels in our workshop and deliver them to customers in a state ready for living with full equipment.

The kitchen elements in REDUKT houses are:

• an induction hob or a gas stove (you can choose between them depending on the version of the house: on-grid or off-grid),

• single compartment built-in refrigerator,

• a big sink with a tap,

• a laminate countertop and an anti-splash protective panel,

• LED line countertop lighting under the upper cabinets,

• a drawer under the sink for segregation bins,

• shelves and drawers in the lower and upper cabinets.

Our kitchens are ventilated, and in on-grid houses, we also install mechanical kitchen exhausts. 

Here are some examples of kitchens in our tiny houses on trailers:

Kitchen in REDUKT PURA house with stairs

Kitchen in REDUKT PURA house with stairs

Kitchen space in REDUKT Country mobile house 

Kitchen in a one level house REDUKT PURA_1Level 

Kitchen space in an individual REDUKT house design 

Kitchen and living space in REDUKT ECHO house

Living room with kitchen in a customized design of REDUKT PURA house

4 facts about our REDUKT houses

Learn 4 facts about our tiny houses on wheels that you may not have known:

REDUKT houses are MOBILE

>  our houses are built on approved trailers, allowing you to change locations as needed

REDUKT PURA mobile house with a bright facade made of natural wood. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT houses are FULLY EQUIPPED

> crafted entirely in our workshop, so if you order REDUKT house we will deliver it on your plot fully completed and furnished

Fully equipped and furnished interior of the house on a trailer – REDUKT PURA with stairs. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT houses are OFF-GRID CAPABLE

> if your plot has no utilities available, we can provide your home with an off-grid package that enables it to function independently without standard connections.

The off-grid package allows the house to function autonomously without being connected to the utilities on the plot. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT houses are ENVIRONMENTALL-FRIENDLY

> built sustainably with natural, organic, certified materials, creating homes with healthy microclimates.

REDUKT ONE tiny house with a naturally aging façade. Photo: REDUKT

Office on wheels in the middle of the forest

Leisure and work are becoming increasingly intertwined. Our customers have the freedom to work remotely from their tiny houses on wheels, wherever they choose. The living space in our houses on wheels invites you to live, relax, and work with ease. You can focus on tasks away from the hustle and bustle of the city, be inspired by nature, and gain a new perspective. And in the meantime, enjoy the proximity of the forest or learn to do nothing :)

Work space in REDUKT Country house. Photo: REDUKT

Workcation - to work from anywhere

Mobile houses for rent are an increasingly popular option for workcations in the middle of the forest. Workcation is a new trend in Europe that allows remote work from anywhere, combining travel, sightseeing, or being in nature with work. Enjoy active days without taking a vacation. Performing work duties in a tiny house located in the woods, by a lake, or right by the beach is becoming increasingly popular for those seeking to regain their balance. 

REDUKT Country house designed to regain work-life balance. Photo: REDUKT

Office with a sea view 

Feeling like a week-long vacation in the middle of the year is out of reach? Imagine being on the beach or exploring forest trails by bicycle just minutes after finishing work.

Houses on wheels function as a mobile office for both rental and personal use, allowing you to choose and change your workspace. And when you tire of the view outside your window, you can easily swap it for a new one :)

REDUKT PURA house as mobile office - to work anywhere you want. Photos: REDUKT, pexels.com

Work space at REDUKT tiny houses

The tiny houses’ interiors are divided into three zones: a living area, a lounge area, and a creative work area. 

The REDUKT COUNTRY house model includes a mobile long table that can be arranged in various configurations, allowing for flexibility in the workspace. The family of REDUKT PURA houses features a folding table and a folding work desk located below the window. The standard version of the REDUKT ONE model includes a mobile furniture module with a desk that can be stored under the mezzanine when not in use. 

Work spaces in REDUKT tiny houses. Photos: REDUKT

Additionally, REDUKT has completed projects that involve custom furniture solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients, such as a wall-folding top or a desk combined with a small closet. This custom furniture adds a unique character to the interiors of REDUKT houses, providing mobile spaces that allow for focus on what is important.

REDUKT PURA located in a picturesque place in Austria. Photo: Emanuel Caspar

With REDUKT mobile tiny houses on wheels, you can live, work, and relax wherever you want. Where would you like to start your working day?

Custom-made furniture in REDUKT houses

Before beginning the interior design process for a mobile home, we discuss our clients' furniture and furnishing preferences and storage needs. We create custom designs and offer unique interior solutions that include multifunctional mobile furniture and multi-purpose use of space depending on the time of day.

Each REDUKT tiny house has a unique feature that sets it apart from the rest. In our houses, customers can find a variety of special furniture options, including a closet, a mobile table, a folding table on the wall, a coat rack combined with a work surface, a closet hidden under a mezzanine, and a folding table on wheels, among others.

Storage furniture 

Living in a small space presents the challenge of limiting possessions, but clever management can maximize storage. Our homes utilize solutions such as drawers hidden under steps, a closet located under the mezzanine, or a capacious closet with shelves next to the front door.

Storage furniture in REDUKT mobile houses. Photo: REDUKT

Work desks 

In certain models of the PURA collection, the workspace is a foldable top with an easy-to-use wall-mounting system. With just two movements, you can create a peaceful corner to work in front of a window with a stunning view. As a repeatable solution, another PURA house showcased a small desk located next to the front door, combined with a dressing table – an all-in-one piece: on one side, a special shoe compartment and a practical coat rack, and on the other, a countertop with a shelf for work.

Work zone in REDUKT tiny houses. Photo: REDUKT

Tables, coffee tables, countertops 

In tiny houses, a common element of the living and kitchen area is often a table. By utilizing the option to vertically fold the table against the wall, valuable space can be saved without sacrificing the ability to comfortably seat four people for breakfast with hot coffee.

Vertically folden tables designed for tiny interiors. Photo: REDUKT

Mobile furniture on wheels

For added comfort and convenience in daily use, we also provide mobile furniture options, such as tables or cabinets on wheels. These solutions are particularly effective when dealing with larger pieces of furniture, as adding casters or wheels makes them much easier to move.

Mobile furniture on wheels in REDUKT ONE house. Photo: REDUKT

Mobile desk on wheels in REDUKT Country house. Photo: REDUKT

Foldable furniture 

When hosting guests overnight or entertaining a larger group, it's important to have clever interior solutions such as additional tables or sleeping arrangements. Folding sofas and split-top tables are great options for occasional use and can help maximize space in smaller living areas.  

Foldable table and corner sofa in REDUKT PURA house. Photo: REDUKT

If you want unique furnishings for your REDUKT tiny house, please feel free to contact us to discuss your dreams and needs.

Toilets in tiny house – how to choose the best option?

Toilets in tiny houses can be selected from several available options, from classic toilets with utility connection to off-grid models.

Composting toilet Separett Villa 9000 in Redukt-01 tiny house

We offer in our houses:

• waterless composting toilet (Trobolo, Separett) – eco and user friendly separating toilet with integrated separating system: urine is drained into an external tank and solid waste goes to a biodegradable tank that can be composted. Light, highly recommended for its functionality and the selection of compact size models designed for tiny houses,

Waterless composting toilets in REDUKT houses

Separating toilet TROBOLO TinyBlœm in REDUKT Country house

• incineration electric waterless toilet (Cinderella Comfort) – leaving only a minimal amount of sterile ash from the waste. It does not require additional installations (water, sewage) except for the electrical one. It is easy to use, however is quite heavy, expensive and consumes large amounts of electricity,

• incineration propane waterless toilet (Cinderella Freedom) – a propane-powered, water free incineration toilet that incinerates all toilet waste at high temperatures. It is specially adapted for areas with limited or no access to the electricity,

Cinderella Freedom – propane-powered incineration toilet with LCD display

• standard toilet – for houses connected to the water from the mains and sewage installation.

Standard toilets in REDUKT houses with utility and sewage connections

Before choosing a toilet for your tiny house, think about what your needs are, what will be comfortable for you, your attitude towards the environment and what are your financial possibilities. We will help you to make the best decision.

You ask – we answer!

REDUKT Tiny Houses | FAQs

We receive many questions from you about our tiny houses on wheels: the uses and purposes of the houses, their construction, transportation, price and customization of the designs. Here are some answers to the most common inquiries:

Photo: REDUKT

< What purposes can REDUKT houses be adapted for? 

The houses are designed for year-round use. They can be used as private weekend or vacation houses, additional living space next to an existing building, micro hotels, or mobile office space. The usage is up to you, and you can always relocate the house to another location.

< Can the REDUKT house be located on a plot without utilities? 

Yes, the REDUKT house can be completely autonomous, allowing it to be used on a plot without access to utilities.It is important to determine the extent to which you intend to use utilities and resources, as well as what utilities are available on the plot, so that we can choose the optimal equipment for the house. We offer a full off-grid home package.

< What is an off-grid house and what is it equipped with? 

An off-grid house enables you to operate independently of standard utilities such as electricity, water, and sewage. The self-sufficient package comprises a photovoltaic panel system that generates and stores electricity, a dry separation toilet, a water management system consisting of a tank, water pump, and heater, and a heating system that includes a wood-burning stove, gas-powered radiators, and infrared floor films.

< Can I travel with a tiny house on wheels? 

Our houses are built on trailers that comply with the traffic laws of EU countries. To move freely on the roads, you must register the trailer, the maximum weight of the house up to 3.5 tons, and its width up to 2.5m. Additionally, a B+E driving license is required.

< How to transport a prefabricated house to the target location?

We offer transportation services for your house to your desired destination. In some cases, the final stretch of the transportation process may require the use of a tractor. However it is important to address any concerns regarding accessibility beforehand, especially in cases where the house is located in a remote or difficult-to-reach area.
Larger and heavier houses can be transported on a special low-deck truck.

< What is the standard process of ordering a house at REDUKT?

At the beginning, we discuss your needs, budget, and inspiration. At this stage, we decide whether to use our ready-made designs or design a house specifically for you as an individual project. The design stage takes an additional two months and incurs an additional fee. For ready-made projects, such as PURA or COUNTRY house, we provide cost estimates based on the selected equipment, production, and payment schedules. Our team, along with external specialists, will build your tiny house over the next few weeks. You are welcome to visit us during the construction process to review the established stages of the work. Once the house is completed, it will undergo all necessary inspections. Then you will make a final acceptance (in a workshop or remotely/on-line) and decide whether you would like to pick it up yourself or have it delivered by a trusted transportation company. Your house will be ready for delivery to your address after a period of 12 weeks.

< Is it possible to design the house on individual request? 

Yes. Our house designs can be customized to meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients. Additionally, we offer custom houses upon request. Please contact us for further details.

< Is it possible to use the house without a trailer?

Yes. Our houses are designed to be detachable from the trailer and can be set on prepared supports. However, it is not recommended to place the house directly on the ground due to technical reasons. 

< What does the price of REDUKT house depend on? 

The cost of the house is determined by several factors, including the selected model and design personalization, the materials and equipment used, and transportation and delivery expenses. Each case is evaluated individually. 

< How long after the decision can I move into my own house on wheels?

Typically, it takes around three months to construct a REDUKT tiny house. Designing a house from scratch to the client's individual preferences adds an additional ca. two months. Once construction is complete, the house arrives on your plot fully equipped and ready to move in.

< Are REDUKT houses suitable for use all year round?

Yes. REDUKT houses are equipped with a heat source selected based on the availability of utilities on the plot, such as a wood-burning stove, wall-mounted gas or electric radiators, or air conditioning. Additionally, the water system is equipped with anti-freeze heating cables.

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Discover our houses. REDUKT Country

In a search of a mind&body retreat - one model but two different cabins to experience the autumn mood palette.

REDUKT Tiny Houses is one of the first manufacturers of tiny houses on wheels in Europe. Since 2017, when the first prototype was created, it has been following the changes in the small mobile house market and the evolving trends in which their customers operate. The company's mission was to respond to the need for an alternative lifestyle and to have a home that enables people to follow their dreams, to be in constant motion with their home, in line with the need for freedom of its inhabitants. The focus was on the individual customer, for whom each home was tailor-made and customized.

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Nowadays, we are increasingly focusing on the needs of alternative hotel and hospitality businesses. We have started working with operators and land owners with high environmental values.  The need for contact with nature, the ease with which we can recharge our batteries while walking among the trees or admiring the sunset over a sheet of water, has been recognized by the alternative hotel business, which is locating tiny houses on wheels in naturally attractive addresses close to major cities.  We put our efforts into designing houses that will take care of guests who rent them for short stays, seeking respite from the busy pace of life and the hustle and bustle of cities - teach them to take a deeper breath and enhance their well-being. 

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The REDUKT Country house is perfect for this role, which, despite its 15m2 of usable space, provides full comfort. Its flexible design allows for a number of arrangements to fully match the expectations of guests and reveal a different atmosphere of spending leisure time.

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For the hospitality & hotel business located near Warsaw, REDUKT Country houses were made in two color schemes, capturing the charm of the autumn foliage.

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The light natural poplar plywood of the first house (most often chosen by REDUKT houses clients) gives the interior a light and airy feel. It is ascetic and quiet with respect for the natural colors of the finishing materials. Contrasting black details harmonize with the dark facade. The color of the darkened spruce facade boards blends the blocks into the light-shadow play of the forest in which they are immersed.

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The darkened plywood of the interior of the second house highlights the natural grain of the wood and gives the interior a sensual and cozy feel.

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The play of the sun reflected in the sheet of water emphasizes the wavy grain pattern of the walls bringing the organic lines of nature to the center of the geometric body of the house. The smoky, warm atmosphere of the house harmonizes with the natural flame in the free-standing wood stove, allowing you to blissfully enter into a reset of mind and body.

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The heart of the house is a king bed that will encourage you to relax with your eyes wandering among the treetops. Underneath it are spacious drawers.

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The living area also includes a fully equipped kitchen with a wide worktop, sink, two-burner electric stove and refrigerator. It houses everything you need to enjoy time spent cooking in the rhythm of slow life. An extension of this zone is a mobile table, which can be set next to the bed, but also outside, enjoying morning coffee on the terrace.

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The bathroom area at the end of the house is separated by a light sliding door made of the same poplar plywood used to finish the walls.  Despite its small size, it is equipped with a full-size shower with a rain shower head, a sink with a cabinet and a toilet (here with a connection to the sewage system). Entering the bathroom, one is greeted by a view of greenery framed by a window placed over the sink opposite the entrance.

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The Country House, like all REDUKT houses, is based on a timber frame structure filled with thermal insulation, which, with a properly selected heating system, provides year-round thermal comfort (infrared floor foils, a free-standing wood-burning stove and AC for heating and cooling). Wood is a key component because of its lightness, strength and renewability as a building material. Aluminum double-pane windows assuring thermal comfort make it possible to maintain the maximum allowable weight of 3.5 tons. Top-quality TYVEC membranes, steel roofing and oiled spruce planking complete the external partitions, giving a lifespan identical to that of regular frame houses.

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Reading in bed, singing in the shower, eating a freshly cooked homemade dinner or sleeping with the moonlight on your face, it's hard to believe that 15 m2 was enough for the full comfort of this house.

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Try it for yourself and see which colors are your world:
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