I can’t get over the handmade details in this 24-foot tiny house
This tiny house in Downeast Maine was completely self-built by Rebecca over three years. It is packed with clever DIY details, recycled materials, and custom paint.
Let’s start on the outside
The exterior uses cedar shingles and has a cozy shape that fits right into the Maine landscape.
It is built on a trailer that’s slightly wider than usual at eight and a half feet. That extra half-foot makes a massive difference in how roomy the inside feels.
The frame was built with standard studs, and she got help from family to raise the walls.
She even customized the front door, building it herself out of oak with iron hinges.
First impressions when you walk in
You walk straight into a dining area that feels surprisingly open.
The ceiling is quite high, which keeps the 200-square-foot footprint from feeling tight.
There is a bench wrapping around a checkered table, positioned right under a huge window.
This window lets in a ton of natural light and gives a great view of the surrounding fields.
She uses this spot for reading and sketching in the mornings.
Underneath the bench cushions, she built deep drawers to hide clutter.
Right by the door, there’s a set of black coat hooks for daily wear.
There is even a small cupboard built into the wall above the bench.
The wood stove setup is incredibly cozy
To heat the place, she installed a wood stove that sits on a raised hearth.
The brickwork behind it looks authentic, but it is actually thin faux brick veneers.
She glued the thin slats directly to the wall and used real grout between them.
Under the hearth, there is a dedicated nook to keep firewood dry and close at hand.
She also has a propane heater on the floor for easy warmth.
A kitchen designed for actual cooking
The kitchen counter is made from cedar planks that she stained to look like butcher block.
The star of the kitchen is this massive sink.
She found the black faucet and glass soap dispensers on eBay to match the rustic feel.
Since she loves to bake, a standard cooktop wasn’t enough; she needed an oven.
She bought a white oven and completely changed how it looked with heat-resistant paint.
She even hand-painted a copper flower design on the front door to give it personality.
Next to the oven is a retro mint green fridge.
She spray-painted the handles copper so they would tie in with the oven design.
Storage ideas that actually make sense
The stairs up to the loft double as a storage unit, painted in slate blue.
She built a pull-out spice drawer directly into one of the stair risers.
Right next to it is a narrow closet that’s perfect for brooms or hanging coats.
She left a big opening under the stairs specifically to house a cooler for extra food storage.
On the opposite wall, there are shelves to display her blue and white plates.
There is also a second counter area that she calls the ‘baking place’.
She put a window here so she can cool fresh pies right on the sill.
Underneath this counter, she built custom bookshelves to keep her cookbooks handy.
The bathroom is bigger than you’d think
Stepping down into the bathroom, it feels surprisingly spacious for a tiny home.
The vanity features another faux brick wall and a unique bowl sink.
She bought a porcelain bowl and drilled a hole through the bottom to turn it into a sink.
For the toilet, she opted for a composting model to keep the plumbing as simple as possible.
The shower is a great size and uses vinyl tiles that lock together.
She chose a copper shower head to match the accents in the kitchen.
She built the bathroom window herself out of oak planks.
The glass for this window was actually salvaged from a broken window in an old building on the property.
There is also a small mirror mounted on the wall to the side.
Heading up to the sleeping loft
To get to the loft, you climb the staggered stairs using a handrail made from a tree branch.
She also used a curved branch as the safety barrier for the loft floor.
The sleeping loft fits a bed comfortably under the wooden ceiling.
A skylight overhead lets you look at the stars while lying in bed.
She even added two circular windows at the head of the bed to let in breezes.
In the wall space next to the bed, she built a hidden cubby.
