Small Off-Grid House

The goal is to build an off-grid small house that relies on photovoltaic solar power. Utility power will be available on-site, if needed, but every effort will be made to not use utility power or fossil fuels. Avoiding fossil fuels will be a challenge when it comes to heating water, drying clothes and a backup heating source.

Note: These photos are not ours. I was unable to find the photographer, but the source for the images is at the link below. If anyone knows the photographer, please let me know so that I can either request permission to use them or take them down.

https://www.staythehockinghills.com/glocabin

Front View

The large eight foot French door really stand out!

Living Room

Looking back at the French doors and the right side of the living room after you enter.

Living Room

Left side of the living room.

Kitchen and Dining Area

Looking into the kitchen and dining area from the living room.

Kitchen Island

We'll expand the arc of the island so that three can sit at the bar. The refrigerator is 24 inches wide. The range is 27 inches wide.

Kitchen Stove

We love cooking with gas (propane), but this will be an Induction cooktop. Oven will also be electric.

Kitchen View

Microwave on the right side may need to change to a different location. I'm sure to spill something while taking it out of the microwave at that low height!

Kitchen View

Looking back at the French doors and the right side of the living Love the vertical front of the island!

Kitchen View

I like the white counter top. May be a composite of some sort, or quartz? White cabinet handles compliment the countertop.

Bedroom

Looking from the right of the house. Shown is a queen size bed, I think. In the corner is a hutch. We might change that to a traditional closet, though that hutch looks really nice there.

Bedroom

Bedroom as viewed from the rear right. Note the French doors on both sides of this room. Behind the doors in the back are the washer/dryer combo, water heater and perhaps an HRV.