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Going to the laundramat isn’t an option I want to undertake after moving into our tiny house, so we are researching efficient, compact washer and dryer systems. This combination bathroom sink and washer caught my eye.

The sink juts forward for leg room, a drawer for personal affects is located under the drawer for detergent and the size is perfect for a smaller than normal bathroom. The combination sink/washing machine would be perfect in climates where you can get away with hanging clothes outside. The Beko Entegre is designed by Korhan.

When I look at our two kitchens right now I realize how much space we waste, especially in our refrigerator. First, I need to get control of my bottled water habit, I know, yes, we have a filter, but dammit, I love bottled water. Ahem. Anyway, our fridge rarely has a lot of food in it because we have to shop weekly due to switching houses every week, and of course wanting to buy fresh fruits, veggies and meats and not eat a lot of prepared foods. Right now we have a freezer that is a drawer and I think it works really well, so I’m leaning towards a kitchen based on drawers in our tiny house. I think it’s a better use of space and actually better for energy costs.

So far I’m loving this 3 drawer fridge from Summit. It’s compact, stainless which I adore, and with 3 drawers I think you would avoid the problem of having to really dig for things as you could separate your produce by having one drawer for fruits/veggies, one for meats/cheeses and one for condiments and other foods. I also love the bars because we have a fight in our house over where the tea towel hangs! I still haven’t figured out where the milk container goes though, hmmmm.

It’s also available at one of my favorite small appliance websites with easy online ordering, which makes it perfect: Summit 3 Drawer Fridge with Towelbar Handles

We haven’t decided what type of heating system to install in our tiny house, it will depend on where we buy land and of course the style of the home. Having grown up in older homes with steam radiators I have always loved the warmth they provide and most of the time even loved the designs. They seemed to be part of the home rather than something that was designed as a last thought. Unfortunately radiators tend to be rather large and in a tiny house, space is precious.

So when I saw this design for a radiator, my jaw dropped, it’s a piece of art AND tiny. Fabulous.

Calorisfero gives the space a new meaning, by furnishing it with a warm personality. Steel and wood hug each other in an eternal sphere, melting matter and soul endlessly. A new way of thinking about domestic warm: simply at man’s service and his emotions.

This radiator was designed by Studio MID for Deltacalor, I’m not sure it will be available in the US, but I think I’d be willing to fly to Italy to get it. This is truly a piece that you could design your home around.