Indulgence Meets Functionality in This Tiny Home With Expansive Outdoor Spaces

The Australian Alphaline could be considered one of the world's top experts in single-level, modern tiny homes. There's nothing dated, rustic, or boring about these luxury homes on wheels with a strong focus on creating an indoor/outdoor flow.

They all look similar on the outside, but they maximize spaciousness in unique, innovative ways. The Mapleton tiny home, for instance, offers a generous indoor/outdoor cooking and lounging area that overflows outside through a direct connection to the attached deck. The visual effect is stunning, and the immersive experience is even more powerful.

First off, Mapleton is a spacious mobile home designed to accommodate up to four people in full comfort without the need for hard-to-reach lofts. A gorgeous master bedroom is located at the end of the house, fully enclosed and separate from the other living area, which enhances a sense of total privacy.

Although isolated like a sumptuous oasis, this room boasts a floor-to-ceiling window that blurs the line between the inside and the outside. This shifts the focus toward a stronger connection with the natural surroundings while creating the visual illusion of a bigger space that's both luminous and airy.

The transition area between this peaceful sanctuary for sleep and Mapleton's convivial open area with the kitchen and the lounge is dedicated to the bathroom and to a versatile room that acts both as an extra bedroom and a modern home office. The desk is strategically placed in front of a large awning window and is big enough for more than one seat. To the side, a practical double-sided bookcase doubles as a separating wall between the office and the lounge/dining area.

An effortless flow defines Mapleton's interior, where each living area transitions smoothly to the other without closing off the space or blocking the view. With a length of 9.5 meters (31.1 feet) and a three-meter (9.8 feet), this single-level tiny home has enough floorspace to play with. The kitchen and lounge are part of the same open-concept section, and there's more – this part of the house opens to the outdoors fully to the sides. The sliding glass doors and oversized windows maximize openness and immerse this entire living area in nature.

Mapleton's lucky owners (or guests) get to not only lounge in the open air whenever they wish but also dine al-fresco and even cook surrounded by the outdoors – and all of this is accessible in any weather, from the comfort of their own home.

While regular tiny homes don't even include a dedicated dining area due to their space constraints, Mapleton turns dining into an indulging experience. That's because in addition to the separate snack bar by the window, which is perfect for dining, it offers the option of having breakfast right outside on the deck, at the outdoor breakfast bar.

This awesome breakfast bar - a classic Aussie feature – is literally an exterior extension of the indoor kitchen. An oversized awning window turns this into a versatile indoor/outdoor space with enough room for two bar stools. Having breakfast outside every day is no longer a dream but a comfortable, practical option thanks to this modern design hack. Even with this feature, the generous deck still has plenty of room left for a separate lounging area with dedicated outdoor furniture.

It's easy to envision memorable summer parties on this expansive deck, with the breakfast bar turning into the perfect party snack bar. Openness always means greater versatility and the Mapleton tiny home has plenty of it.

The L-shaped kitchen also comes with abundant storage, including a full-size pantry and lots of cupboards. Equipped with all the basic appliances, it's a luxurious amenity for those who don't want to sacrifice the pleasure of easy cooking, even in a house on wheels. The large bar in front of a picture window is not only a romantic and practical dining table but can also double as a second, separate home office. If Mapleton becomes a family residence, it would be great to have a desk for the kids and a separate office area for the adults.

The newest Alphaline models are all about emphasizing the connection with the outdoors while providing luxurious accommodation. Mapleton's layout is perfect for those who enjoy cooking, dining, lounging, and spending time together out in nature.

Alphaline's tiny homes offer greater width compared to standard container homes, and despite their luxurious appearance, they're also built to be particularly rugged. This includes building the homes to meet a C3 rating for heavy cyclonic areas, in addition to the standard requirements for bush fire ratings. Plus, future owners can choose to customize their homes with a solar package and a composting toilet for off-grid living.