A Work In Progress: Update No. 6

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Finally, after two months of being away from our build, we started our cross-country road trip to Oregon and stopped at Mustard Seed Tiny Homes near Atlanta to check on the progress.  With less than two weeks left before our home ships out, we were really excited to see all of the updates that have been made first-hand. 

Delta Brushed Nickel Shower Fixtures with a classic subway tile look
Outdoor light fixtures

Upon first impression, everything just looked clean and full.  That is a strange way to phrase a construction project, but there were no longer any exposed wires or beams.  With our couch being built and the bulk of the cabinet work being complete, all of our floor space that would be occupied was already filled, giving us a very real feeling of what the living space would actually feel like. 

Brushed Nickel Low-Profile Ceiling Fan and our Creative Bedroom Storage
Friends take friends to visit their Tiny Home

Since our last update, the cabinet framework had all been installed, including our super-spacious, mattress-lifting, under-bed storage.  In addition to the cabinets, our metal railing, outdoor lighting, ceiling fan, and shower fixtures have all been installed.  Seeing these finishing touches has been super inspirational in seeing our ultimate vision come to fruition. 


Loving the big windows and depth in our loft
First time fitting 5 people in the Adventure Abode

All that is left to be done before our home ships out is the installation of the countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and the chandelier.  We are hoping to get our home out to Bend by March 1st, so stay tuned!


We could not be more proud!

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