A modern home trend around the world is tiny homes. These homes can often be mobile, while others sit on a piece of land. Tiny homes adopt the mentality of minimalism and only have space for what is truly necessary. While tiny homes can vary in size, they typically stick to one to two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a small living area. Some spaces can be built to serve multiple purposes, maximize storage space, and keep the small space accessible during the day.
Just like any other home, choosing windows and doors can enhance the security of the home while also letting in necessary natural light. Window and door options for tiny homes are similar to options for larger homes, they may just come in at a smaller scale.
Sliding Windows
Options like sliding windows and doors are good options for tiny homes as they don’t swing into the space taking up precious rooms. Sliding windows remain on one plane and run parallel to the walls of a home. These windows are a great option if you want to let fresh into a tiny home without having to work around a window pane.
Awning Windows
Awning windows lift outside your tiny home. These windows are great for allowing fresh air while protecting the inside of the home from the weather. Since they are hinged at the top, they can often be installed with an adjustable spring to position them at just the right angle. Awning windows are typically placed in loft sleeping areas, the kitchen, or the cooking area.
Double-Hung
The most affordable window option for tiny homes are double-hung windows. You can find these windows in multiple sizes at affordable rates for your tiny home. When it comes to this window type, you can customize the material to better match your tiny home. Double-hung windows are easy to clean as both panes open and slide into each other.
Skylights
Instead of taking up wall space that could be used for storage, try including skylights in your home. Skylights allow plenty of natural light into the space without opening blinds or shades. However, skylights need to be installed correctly to avoid leaks. Some skylights can be fixed or operable, but operable skylights are triple the cost of stationary ones.
Fixed Picture Windows
For homeowners that have a smaller budget, picture windows let in plenty of light without a high price tag. Since they don’t open, they take up less space and are less complicated to install in a tiny home. Fixed picture windows can be made to any size, a 4×4 foot square by the front door, or a 6×4 stretch by the dining table.
Sliding Glass Doors
Similar to sliding windows, sliding glass doors allow you to hide the excess door when it is open and add some elegance to a tiny home. Sliding glass doors are a popular option for homes of all sizes because they allow security while letting in more natural light. Sliding doors can help you use less energy for lighting while still providing privacy. The glass can be tinted and insulated to keep intruders and weather outside.
Pocket Doors
Another sliding door option is a pocket door. A hollow pocket is cut into a wall and a door slides snuggly into the space until it is closed. These are great for tiny homes because they disappear when not in use. You can not place these doors in a wall where plumbing or electrical needs to be installed, but they are great options for a bathroom or sleeping area.
Garage Doors
Since a tiny home doesn’t have a garage, homeowners can include the rolling-up doors inside their tiny home. These doors are typically used around a living area or dining area and can allow you to open up your home to the natural world in mild weather. Some homeowners opt for glass panes to help let in natural light while the garage-type door is closed.
Barn Doors
In modern homes, natural wood doors that slide along a track are popular. Similar to large barn doors to keep animals from being visible, these doors can help block off certain areas of a tiny home. Large hardware and hinges often accompany sliding barn doors. In a tiny home, you will need to account for the space (as well as their added weight) these heavy wood doors will take up when opened.
Styles From Peak Windows
Peak Windows offers many custom window and door options that can fit into any home type. Black windows, vinyl windows, skylights, sliding glass doors, and entry doors are all available from our manufacturers. We offer the highest-quality windows in Utah and are one of the only companies that manufactures, sells, and installs windows. Our goal is to help you create a stunning home or business without sacrificing security. Take a look at our recent projects to see what options we can create for you!