ARCHITECT REDESIGNS Abandoned Tiny House
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2023
- Get ideas for small space living in this innovative tiny house design based on George Dunnett's Abandoned Tiny House renovation. The architect's design process brings together clever space planning and imaginative use of an old building, resulting in a stunning modern home. This unique house design is perfect for those looking to renovate their own abandoned tiny house into a beautiful modern home.
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This is so good Gemma! Really interesting to see your thought process. Your explanations were very easy to follow and understand. Thought the timber screening and how it can block "viewers" from oblique angles was particularly clever! Hope you continue this series... it's given me a lot of ideas and understanding about how different colour/layout choices can change the feeling of a space.
I’m glad you like it George! I saw the picture of your house on someone else’s channel, so I came to see if they had your permission & I’m glad she did. It’s a nice design as well as your own.
I too love the timber screening and am actually thinking of adjusting my design....😂
Loved what George did, love Gemma’s.
I love George’s design it felt very personal to him. Gemma’s creativity in her redesign of george’s home was outstanding as well. Both of you should collaborate on a project together, maybe even Gamma’s input on your new home. Wonderful inspiration from both of you. Blessings to you both. Arizona USA.
Forgot to say as well, love how you pay homage to the original sliding garage door with the window up top! 😊
So glad you like it!
That was my favourite feature of the original. I think I would have left it, but put a entry door and 1 window behind it
Super! I watched his video when it came out, now I’ve seen both👍🏻😊Liked and subbed,
Glad that you gave your blessing for this re-imagining of the wonderful house you created!
I like this, really interesting when compared to George's design.
I think, if I was coming to an AirBNB for the weekend, I prefer Gemma's design - but, for living in on a more permanent basis, having that extra floor space and privacy in George's design really speaks to me. Having the extra bathroom facilities also is a major plus if you're cohabiting and potentially also entertaining guests overnight on the sofa! I really like the separate toilet and shower facilities in Gemma's setup - I never really understand why people don't partition the WC from the bathing area, so long as you can put plumbing in adjacent through a partitioning wall.
I wish more tiny homes had baths. I absolutely love having a bath. If you'd be happy to do some themed videos on bathroom design ideas, I'd be really interested. Never seen a wet room with a bath...
Speaking of extra floor space, I was thinking that Gemma’s design could have been slightly altered to take up two thirds rather than half of the possible floor space above. They would mimic the roof line, at a steeper angle, to connect to the center of the roofline. This way, the space still feels halved looking up at the ceiling, increases floor space, and keeps the entry vaulted, while creating dynamic triangular shapes!
Edit: Too long, don’t read!
I would immediately get rid of the curtain in order to FEEL the brick in the living room. The exterior slats can be mechanized to open and close like shutters for privacy.
It was interesting that both designs put the staircase immediately at the entryway. I would have wanted to brainstorm a different stair position if the ground floor entrance would have remained the main living space. Perhaps that wall next to the “garage” style window - instead of partially enclosing it with a whole wall! - could have three wedged steps leading up to the stair ladder. The under stair storage/laundry would be accessed from its side, the middle of the living room.
A corner benched couch under the stair opposite the garage window would combine with a small round table and two tiny dining chairs at the other end near the entryway kitchen. I would keep the rest of the floor space as large as possible - that’s because I like to dance, sit on the ground, wrestle, breathe, etc.
I’d add a square little indoor “greenhouse” type area in front of the garage window, between the door and stair landings, to break up the line of sight nicely, and help the entryway feel even more compressed. A tall vine/skinny tree could act as a “chandelier” type piece for the vaulted space, instead of actual lights. All lighting would be indirect, hidden in the seams of the rooms.
The upper floor would increase floor space by having floor space above the entryway/kitchen, going all the way to above the door. It would be wide enough to accommodate a small bathroom (72cm deep wall toilet+63cm leg space=135cm wide). This is my personal preference for a bathroom locale…it needs to be on the same floor as the bedroom for midnight usage. George definitely made the right choice with that.
The top of the stair landing would be the closet space; the bed next to it facing the stair; the bathroom beyond.
A possible locale for a toilet downstairs for guests would be the back corner opposite the couch and door. I was originally going to put a small corner counter-height pantry with corner pull-out storage drawers. Instead that space can be enlarged to fit a toilet closet, with the toilet in the corner and a bifold door perpendicular to the kitchen. The bathroom sink could fit in the corner opposite the toilet and bifold door, a 36cm x 36cm curved corner sink with 18 cm to spare between the bifold and the sink’s edge.
A tall skinny refrigerator would be right in front of the door entry, where the dark surface of either the fridge or a feature wall can host welcoming pictures. The front door would remain like the original two hinged doors to decrease swing space (and give a pretend feel of grandeur).
The rest of the kitchen would be between the “pillars” of the toilet wall and tall refrigerator. Open shelving would feature above sink drainage and a pull out stove top fan. A tiny kitchen corner sink would fit right up next to the toilet wall. A small 2 burner stove top would be on the other end, near the fridge. Full oven underneath counter top, drawers on either side, one pull-out drawer under corner sink to store cleaning supplies.
I would paint the whole kitchen, couch area (with matching couch cushions), and ground floor ceiling the same dark color. Whether that would be a dark forest green, purple, maroon, black, brown, or blue. The floor would be stone flagstones. The stair ply. The upper floor wood/ply. The bathrooms would connect through a glass between ceiling/floor. The upper bath would be luxuriously dark while the lower bathroom would be bright and colorful.
I love Gemma’s roof design. I’d continue it by making the entire back roof completely all windows with an exterior shutter system that can be controlled inside and mimic the wood slats at the front of the property/the slats separating the loft from the ground floor. The interior slats would also be able to be closed, that way there doesn’t need to be a complicated window covering for the living room/stair window.
Anyway, I think that’s it. That’s my design. Wish I had an app for it.
I agree, I think her design looks nice, but the empty floor space isn’t so practical in such a tiny area
This is a really cool reimagining. I think I'd rather live with George's original design long term, but your design is really cool if it were a short stay accommodation.
I used to live in this village many, many moons ago and often passed this building. At the time I asked the owners if they would sell it and at the time they wouldn't. Years later George got the opportunity to buy it and I feel he has made it his home and credit is due. My own preference would have been to keep the original sliding door as it is part of the original structure, however karma being karma it has gone to the right owner. Kudos to everyone showing interest in what is a delightful building...
My late grandmother always liked to say: "if it is for you, it won't go by you" so the house meant for you is still out there just waiting to be found by you !
I can tell you are a very skilled architect, I've seen another video in which I love your work. But I must say I think Georges second floor seems very cosy, with a great view over the village and landscape. The livingroom/kitchen is where you spend most of your time a day. I don't get that cosy feeling at all from the living space on the first floor. Also, I want to be able to close a door to my bedroom, for a more private feeling.
Third, the stairs is too steep for using serveral times a day and since the working area is also upstairs, you have to go up and down more times per day.
If you want show a friend your work or talk/discuss about something on your computer you have to pass your bed to do it.
Having the computer in the livingroom upstairs and separate it from your bedroom makes your bedroom, again, more private.
(Sorry, English is not my first language.)
No apologies necessary! In fact your writing is much better than that of many native speakers, who often tend to be sloppy with grammatical strctures (present company excepted, as they say). I suspect this happens fairly often, as I have been told the same thing when I am writing in Spanish, which I’ve been learning since I retired eight years ago.
The kitchen/bathroom combo is fantastic. Placing all the plumbing on the street level is a checkmate move.
I often wonder why all the plumbing in a house is not near each other... so I appreciate the practical kitchen/shower room ensemble. With respect I prefer George's more traditional lay out. Thanks for sharing your ideas Gemma. 🌻
Yes, I don't think having the lavatory right next to the kitchen is ideal. Also, I think having the shower room/lavatory closer to the bedroom makes more practical sense.
Love your designs and explanations, Gemma. However, on this one I would pick George's. Being a very practical person, having to go up and down steep ladder stairs in the middle of the night to use the loo would be too risky for those I know. Also, having the wood high over the stove . . . well, that looks great but could be hazardous besides a lot of extra lifting. It's beautiful though! Thanks for creating a video that is soothing and yet fun to watch.
I was about to make the same comment, then read yours. I love Gemma's designs but I have noticed she usually does not keep the bathroom in/near the bedroom which I find is essential. Negotiating steps in the night or if ill is a no-go.
As soon as I saw this, I thought “that’s George Dunnett’s house”. Just my opinion of course, but I actually like George’s design better. It makes sense to me that you would want the bathroom on the same floor as the bedroom since you wouldn’t want to be stumbling down the ladder-like staircase while half asleep. Also, George likes to bake and a bright kitchen area is nicer to work in.
Gemma, I’ve seen your other videos and think you are genius! BUT I can’t imagine getting up in the middle of the night and navigating the stairs to visit the loo, or taking a shower and then dripping through the house upstairs to get to the wardrobe.
I'm an architect too and love your ideas. I would just have switched the bathrooms so that the room with the shower benefits from natural ventilation with the window and give more space to the mezzanine.
Very nice! I love this design, but I would choose different colors. You can achieve depth without resorting to black. A dark walnut stain would work well, and paired with a warm off-white in the rest of the room, it would lend the space a softer, more organic feel than the stark black and white. I think the use of the slats of wood for privacy is especially clever.
I follow George and truly love his original design. I prefer the window seat for maximum use/viewing the gorgeous countryside during waking hours. George's design is more of a cozy, nest sanctuary which suits one for hiding away much better.
As a short person, I would not want to be climbing those stairs, especially in the middle of the night, but, more significantly, since you’re laying on a bed, placing the bedroom on the ground floor allows it to be just a tad lower in height and permit normal stairs. With Gemma’s plan, 50% of the first floor was lost, and I would prefer to have much more living space as well as a bit of height on that floor. It’s used more and could accommodate a normal sized table and two chairs for dining. It’s not that I don’t like Gemma’s ideas, but I could never have accepted them for the way I live.
Nice re-design, especially the way the bathroom is hidden behind the kitchen. Opening up the upper floor was clever. The only thing that I personally would've preferred is to have more space for the bedroom. A curved staircase would've reduced the steepness and allowed for more space. Or if we want to get really funky, have the staircase open up into somewhere other than the end of the bedroom, so that bedroom is hidden from below.
The window on the upper floor would be a pain to clean though.
Indeed, circular stairs would pay homage to the age of the building and the industrial feel as well as add great architectural style and interest.
I'm not always a big fan of open plan living but I still like this as it feels cozy while being very modern. Only deal breaker is I'd be dead in a week because I'd break my neck on those stairs trying to go to the loo at 2 in the morning. 😂
Gemma, you are such a Genius and a lovely Lady!
I loved what George did and like your design too. I really appreciate your hand drawn plan...great to see pen and paper in action.
The re-design is fabulous...althow, depending on yhe purpose of the building ...i would have chosen for a second full-floor plan...due to the small space ...the extra bedroom could be an esset. The idea abour the kitchen is really marvelous...and maybe on the sevond floor an extra sink + toilet..due to the staircase qicj is steep...
Amazing how much you can do to turn an old building into a modern family home. Great! 😊
I love the way you reference the original building in the slatted front & the sliding shutter - it makes one realise the importance of a good architect! Thank you.
Gemma, I just have to say, I LOVE your channel. Your designs are so thoughtfully done and BEAUTIFUL, not just creating a lovely home, but considering the surrounding nature and making it part of the space. I love natural light in my home, and it's apparent that you do too. ❤ If I was going to hire an architect to design a home for me, I think it would be you! I can't wait for more videos of your lovely work, thank you for filling this world with beauty where there are so many ugly cookie cutter architecture designs out there.
The only thing I miss is a loo in each floor. This is a luxury I would not give up for anything.
I thought I recognised the house from the thumbnail! Well this was just beautiful to watch and listen to. Brilliant, thanks, perfectly complements George's own video style.
From The Caribbean 🇻🇨...I Enjoyed The Alternative Concept.
This plan is completely Amazing. 😊😊😊
Very satisfying to see your revise. Both George's plan and yours are wonderful.
George's design put the bathroom next to his bedroom. This is what I want to avoid: using stairs if I get up at night.
As an architect I definitely agree with most of the changes. In germany we don't have that many small cottages to be turned into tiny homes. Very fun projects I imagine. Giving the facade its original touch, putting the living area on the ground floor and lifting the sleeping up to the first level, making it open, spacious. Fantastic ideas. The kitchen / bathroom solution is very architectual, which I like but then again would have juggled with more, at least in a further stage. Having the shower and toilet seperated is always good, but might be too big of a demand for this tiny space. As a variation of your draft I'd think about putting the kitchen where the shower is, either to the back wall, or maybe as two parallel blocks - one of which being used as a preparing + seating counter with high chairs to have meals there, the other one for cooking and the sink. I think it could create a cozy kitchen area that does not communicate with the lounge room as good like in your draft, but gives it a bit more privacy, a lot of depth to the ground floor and maybe a chance for a little dining are, a two seater table somehow. Greetings from germany, love your channel btw!
I did watch his renovation. Loved it.
Have seen George's video and like it. Love yours. Prefer the bed upstairs as it is a private area. The opening up of the space makes it luxurious and definitely prefer to spend most of the time downstairs where the toilet is and much easier to answer the door.
Brilliant as always Gemma. May I suggest putting in a small peninsula between the kitchen and the left bathroom door. It could be a table that slides out from the Cabinetry and folds down or back in when not in use. Room enough to work on or have a stool on either side to eat there, as there's no place in there for dining.
I like both renos!
great architect's handwriting!
I adore it! The double height is so dramatic, the lighting so sculptural, the wood panels so textural, the black so moody! I'd love to live here. Alone.
It's so interesting how different your design is from the design the guy actually used in his build. Love it. There are so many tiny houses in the world, but your designs are just above and beyond.
The RUclips algorithm actually works! Lovely channel. Your voice totally works for the subject matter. So easy to watch and listen to. You're very talented. Subscribed!
Wow! My immediate reaction was “she made the tiny home even less square footage, why???”, but as soon as it showed the shot from inside, I took that back! You did a fantastic job, and I would love to have a space like this. Good job!
Wonderful rework of this tiny cottage. If I may add one element to your design... a small bridge extending from the loft over to the solitary window. Consider a modern glass and metal railing, perhaps a translucent floor so as not to enclose the already cramped space, then the solitary window can be usable once more.
Nice idea but hugely expensive just to open a window.
Really good design. The whole black wall was a very good design element. Makes the space feel very modern.
Wow … loads of great ideas ! BRAVO 👍👍👍
😍This is a great layout. Really opens up the place, and keeps the light coming in. My only concern would be those steeper stairs. Not ideal for elderly residents. This is definitely a younger person's home. But, I love all the elements you incorporated. The bathroom arrangement is perfect. It's just a shame that the little upper window isn't more accessible so that some plants could sit inside that deep-set shelf.
Another clever design. Maybe you could extend the upper floor towards the window, but leave a gap to let the stove pipe through? That way you could be warm as you worked. Possibly there’s not enough space… an alternating staircase would also be good
I think i would go with Gemmas plan for the downstairs and georges for the uppstairs. Its a tiny house and loosing half the floor space on the upper floor is a bit to much to pay for just the feeling of an open space. But Gemmas design for the downstairs was awsome, i much prefer to have the living space on the downstairs rather then the bedroom. She really made the best use of the space to.
I had watched George's renovation, and so appreciate the ideas that you have both employed!
Lots of fun!
it's SO much fun to watch!!! Thank You
Thanks Gemma. I love George!
So interesting to see this version of the house, I much prefer it. Trying to create a traditional house out of that old building didn't make much sense to me, that barn door was crying out for the treatment you gave it!
These films are fascinating, I have to take them on face value, from the start it would be good to know either the customers or your objectives that influence the decisions from the start & also the criteria imposed such as where windows can / can't go. Good to see someone is aware of positioning within a site in relation to the availability of light for gardens, most estates give no account to this.
Really enjoyed this. A hobby of mine is designing houses (just for enjoyment) so I love your ideas and explanations. And having watched the original video of the renovation project, very interesting to see your fresh take on the spaces that could be created. I love the symmetry of the kitchen solution, but I think I'd have moved it over to the left, set it back a bit more and then had a unified loo and shower room (maybe with an outward opening door?) behind and to the right.
Hello Greg, I have the same hobby in France. What tools (software) do you use/recommend?. Happy drawing 🙂
Kinging it just bought a lovely cottage with a massive out building in Scotland and thought of you first in terms of designing their space.
Absolutely Brilliant 👏
Great video. I like your design and I also like George's. So interesting to see the same space imagined by 2 different people. I couldn't pick a favourite! Well done to both of you.
Stumbled across this channel by accident but I’m glad I did. Brava!
What a lovely project!! I really appreciate hearing your thought process, especially how you tried to reference the original structure and the recent renovation in your redesign.
Your plan makes sense.
Wonderful. So lovely.
I found these videos for interesting and inspiring. I only need now to find a lovely old building to bring back to life. Thank you
This is really amazing! Great design on the kitchen..love it! I would, if possible, have an option to angle those external wood slats to be like blinds for more privacy sort of. But everything is great!
Excellent..! Although, I'd have preferred a spiral staircase. The one you've imagined looks awkward and very steep.
Loved this- I really enjoyed George’s videos- and I love that you and he have talked this. So fascinating to see differences and I love both versions
Both great designs. Love your out of the box thinking.
very enjoyable viieo since i watched george's video series on his build years ago. I'd rather live with George's original design long term, but your design is really interesting and intriguing if it were a short stay accommodation, especially for B&B appeal!!!!
Excellent. However I think the kitchen is now smaller. Plus you missed the most important thing. George's cat!!!
I watched George’s video at the time and left a comment about how I felt he should have used an architect to get the most out of his space. Your design is beautiful and demonstrates how powerful good design can be. Use architects people! - they add so much value.
I prefer George's 😊
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Genius! Thank you. I really loved the idea of the black kitchen with shower and toilet behind it, also in dark colours. I’m planning to start refurbishing smaller houses in the London area and this has been inspiring.
Hi Gemma, a interesting interpretation of Georges tiny home and I loved the mesanine bedroom, I would of installed glass panels waist height to show the edge of the bedroom as opposed to the wooden slats. My only critique is that your colour/ materials pallet seems to hinge around black a lot. And I would struggle to accept ladder staircase as that frightens me.
I'm so glad I found you series! I especially like being step-by-step guide through your thought process. Please keep the series going!
What clever design! Goes to show the value of getting an architect in on projects 🙂
This is an example of the value of hiring a passionate architect.
I really like this and most of the designs you've made. Interesting concept. Though I most point that compared to George's, I think you loss some floor space at the top level and then the dinning also was gone. But overall it is very impressive
What a fabulous looking design. I especially like what you did with the kitchen and bathroom/shower area.
Thank you for sharing Gemma! It’s so wonderful and satisfactory to see your way of thinking and working!
Thank you, Gemma! Hello from northern Idaho in the U.S. I have loved George's little house since he renovated and this is a wonderful reimagining.
Lovely.
Looking forward to more videos.
Totally fascinating!
Love this, prefer your design to Georges. Particularly love the way you've hidden the doors to the bathrooms. Only thing is there is no table to eat or entertain at.
New subscriber. I'm an architectural technician, looking forward to seeing more.
great design, love it!
More ideas than Einstein or Wright😊. Very interesting and innovative- again!
I'm so glad you put in a wood burner. A house is not a home without a real fire.
i love the originality of your builds however i don't know how easy it would be to live in. it may just be me but usually i would need more counter space in the kitchen and also where would the fridge go??
Genius!
It’s interesting for sure, but is the eating space only the cocktail table in front of the sofa? The staircase would require a young occupant!
That was a great video. Thanks for your detailed explanation
Budget is everything.
I'd love to live in one of the houses you designed. They are so calming and organised tho in the same time natural.
Superb!
Saw your video of the cottage in Wales with its beautiful stone walls. Very interesting. 👍
I LOVE your reimagined plan- it’s brilliant!
I am impressed
Really like your interpretation
Thank you for showing us your design process and reimagining of these historic spaces. Such a sophisticated channel! Luv it.
I like your design thought process. I think it's creative and makes sense. As for living in that space, I imagine it would be difficult to heat in winter. I would probably choose a spiral staircase in preference to such a steep ladder-like staircase. I'm not sure of all that empty space and the hanging lights. Love the kitchen and concealed bathroom, and the front elevation wood screen and front door. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward many more to come. 😊
Wood burning stoves create great heat and would easily heat that tiny home as hot air rises. It would be toasty in there.
Wonderful, I’d love to experience that space. I do enjoy a house with character. I’d say the original is probably more practical given that you get more floor space and the bedroom is closed off which helps with cooking fume separation, I am yet to use an extraction fan that does a half decent job at removing aromas. You made it exciting and theatrical and I’d choose that any day
I love your work, so creative and functional! I took inspiration of some of your ideas to renovate, in the future, my own tiny house in Portugal. Thank you!
Devoured this content. Simply delicious. Chef's kiss.😘
LOVE GEORGE!
Very nice design and it's really interesting how some unique features are integrated, like the lanyard window blind.
Both Are Good....😊