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Extra-wide tiny house lets you downsize without sacrificing comfort

Forget tiny house compromises. The Berenstein Bear prioritizes comfort with an extra-wide design, offering a spacious living area, generous kitchen, and even a bathtub.

Elena Voss
Elena Voss
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Originally reported by New Atlas · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

The Berenstein Bear tiny house prioritizes comfort over easy portability. This extra-wide model offers a spacious interior. It includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, and even a bathtub.

Rolling Bear Tiny Homes designed the Berenstein Bear. It is 33 feet (10 meters) long and 11 feet (3.35 meters) wide. This extra width makes it feel more like an apartment than a typical tiny house. However, towing it on public roads requires a special permit. It sits on a triple-axle trailer and features a metal exterior with pine log siding and a standing-seam metal roof.

Inside the Berenstein Bear

The interior spans 420 square feet (39 square meters). It has shiplap and drywall finishes, a tongue-and-groove accent wall, and exposed timber beams. The open layout centers around a large kitchen. Double glass doors connect the kitchen to the outside.

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The L-shaped kitchen is large enough for serious cooking. It comes with a farmhouse-style sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, and a fridge/freezer. There is also plenty of cabinetry and butcher-block countertops. The living room is next to the kitchen. It has a large sofa, an electric fireplace, and space for a TV.

A hallway leads to the bathroom. This hallway also includes storage and a stacked washing machine and dryer. The bathroom's main feature is a bathtub/shower combo, which is rare in tiny houses. It also has a vanity sink and a flushing toilet.

The Berenstein Bear has two bedrooms. The master bedroom is downstairs, offering enough headroom to stand up. It includes a double bed, two wardrobes, and a small home office nook with a desk and chair.

A retractable ladder leads to the upper bedroom. This loft has enough space for a king-sized bed and some storage.

The Berenstein Bear's living room includes a large sofa, an electric fireplace, and space for a TV

Pricing and Options

The Berenstein Bear starts at CAD 169,000 (US$121,000). The final price depends on chosen options. These options can include a rooftop deck and solar panels for off-grid living. Those interested should contact Rolling Bear Tiny Homes directly for more information.

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Brightcast Impact Score (BIS)

This article highlights an innovative tiny house design that offers increased comfort and space, addressing a common trade-off in the tiny home market. While not a global solution, it represents a positive step in housing design and offers a tangible product for those seeking to downsize without significant sacrifice. The evidence is clear through detailed descriptions and images of the finished product.

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Sources: New Atlas

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