This tiny home was designed by Thomas Alabaster of Contemporary Shepherd Huts based in Suffolk, England. It was inspired by the actual huts shepherds in the area used to live in long ago while taking their animals to pasture. His creation features a skylight, which brings in lots of light, while the whole home appears cozy and welcoming, despite being small.
The tiny home is mounted on wheels making it mobile, though the exact dimensions of it are currently unknown. It is basically just a rectangular structure with a gabled roof that has a skylight running the length of it. According to the designer, installing the window was quite tricky, but he persevered because it truly adds to the sense of spaciousness, which is usually lacking in similar tiny homes. I would tend to agree.
This modern shepherd’s hut is well insulated and clad in galvanized steel, which was welded together. The interior walls are clad in white washed wood. The center of the home is taken up by the main living area with a small, but open kitchen that features a two-burner stove, a small fridge and an overhead rack for storage. On one end, this home also features a small covered deck, which is large enough for two people to sit on, judging from the photos.
The sleeping area is located at the other end of the home, just beyond the kitchen, and features a nice narrow window that lets in plenty of light. Across from the bed is the bathroom, which is quite large for such a small build. It is located behind a sliding door, which saves a lot of space and appears to be repurposed. The bathroom features a shower, sink and toilet, and is clad in zinc paneling, which matches the exterior of the home.
It cost only about $20,000 to build this hut. It serves as a sort of prototype, and its basic design can be further customized according to clients’ wishes. I think this tiny home would make a great getaway cabin, or even a full time home.
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