The Erica, designed by Craft House, sits on a double‑axle trailer and is finished in engineered wood and aluminum. Its rooftop terrace, reached by an exterior spiral staircase, is large enough for seating and a small dining table. For a dwelling that measures under 24 feet, that extra space above is not decorative; it is functional, expanding the usable footprint without altering the trailer’s dimensions.
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| A spiral staircase climbs 7.2 meters, turning a trailer roof into a dining space. |
The ground floor covers 12 square meters and is finished in Scandinavian spruce, with cabinetry in black and white. Sliding glass doors open the living room to the outside, while a sofa bed and coffee table provide flexibility. A mini‑split air‑conditioning unit ensures comfort, underscoring the balance between practicality and design.
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| The Erica’s terrace looks calm, but below it every square meter is working hard. |
The kitchen is proportioned generously for a home of this size. It includes an oven, induction cooktop, fridge, sink, and ample cabinetry. A breakfast bar for two doubles as a workspace, reflecting the growing demand for homes that accommodate remote work. Craft House has emphasized openness, ensuring that each square meter serves multiple purposes.
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| 24 feet, one loft, one terrace — the house refuses to stay small. |
The bathroom, compact even by tiny house standards, still manages to fit a flushing toilet, vanity sink, glass‑enclosed shower, and storage. This efficiency is a hallmark of the Erica’s design, where no corner is wasted. The single bedroom is a loft accessed by a storage‑integrated staircase. Its low ceiling is typical of tiny house lofts, but the staircase’s dual function highlights the careful attention to utility.
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| At just 7.2 meters long, the Erica tiny house manages to fit a rooftop terrace above its compact frame — a rare feature in homes of this scale. |
Craft House operates across Poland, Austria, and Ireland, and offers the Erica starting at PLN 204,000, roughly US$55,000. Buyers can choose options such as solar panels and alternative materials, tailoring the house to their needs. Delivery details remain unspecified, with the company encouraging direct contact for inquiries.
The rooftop terrace is more than an architectural flourish. It represents a solution to one of the most pressing challenges in tiny house design: the scarcity of living space. By extending upward, the Erica offers a new dimension of usability without expanding its footprint. For those considering compact living, it suggests that the future of design lies not only in efficiency but in reimagining where space can be found.
Source: New Atlas via Craft House
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