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- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzIf simplicity is the key to happiness, then this tiny Toybox Home is the epitome of the philosophy. Whimsical and minimalist, this modern <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/mobile-home" target="_blank">mobile home</a> is just 140 square feet—but the tiny home’s clever design makes its small footprint look and feel much larger. Even better, the Toybox is equipped with an impressive array of eco-friendly elements, from radiant floor heating to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/greywater-recycling" target="_blank">gray water recycling</a>. Designed by Frank Henderson and Paul Schultz, the Toybox Home is currently located in Lake Forest, Illinois, where it’s for sale at $48,000.1
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzVisually stunning inside and out, the Toybox tiny home boasts a bold and colorful exterior that evokes the pop art artworks of Roy Lichtenstein.2
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzTopped by a white, energy-efficient thermoplastic roof plane, the angular structure is partially wrapped by colorful corrugated fiberglass panels that provide a vibrant contrast against the natural cedar siding.3
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzNumerous windows and a large glass sliding door bring natural light and ventilation into the home.4
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe living room occupies the largest area in the home (measuring 7 feet by 9 feet) and includes eight moveable storage cubes that can be easily rearranged to transform the space into a bedroom or living area with seating and a table.5
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe interior is covered in warm-toned wood paneling and comprises a transforming living room, kitchen, dining room/desk, bathroom, and loft.6
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzTransforming furniture configured into a bed.7
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzAnother option for the moveable furniture.8
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe living room occupies the largest area in the home (measuring 7 feet by 9 feet) and includes eight moveable storage cubes that can be easily rearranged to transform the space into a bedroom or living area with seating and a table.9
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe countertop sits above a painted base with storage cabinets, a 3.2-cubic-foot refrigerator, a 2.5-cubic-foot freezer, and toaster oven or microwave—all of which plug into one of the outlets on the backside of the base cabinet. A hidden pantry wall offers additional storage space.10
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzOpposite the kitchen counter is a multifunctional fold-down desk that can be used as a dining table or work desk.11
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe 20-square-foot bathroom—comprising a mirror, 2x4 closet with a 20-gallon water heater, sink, shower, and toilet—is located to the left of the desk space.12
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzA ship’s ladder leads up to the cozy wood-lined sleeping loft that can accommodate up to a king size bed.13
- Toybox Tiny Home Frank Henderson and Paul SchultzThe small home is kept warm in the winter months with blown in blanket (BIBs) insulation and radiant floor heating.14