Incredible Round House And Abundant 1/4 Acre Food Forest
This round-house is something very special indeed. Completely DIY crafted and packed full of amazing design features, this is a small home to take note of! What makes this stunning home even better is that its surrounded by abundant permaculture food forest gardens and all of this has been accomplished on just a quarter acre section!
Tim and Carmen have built an incredible home here. Everything about this round house is designed to maximise the function of the home while minimising its impact on the surrounding environment and creating more space for their gardens. It's a masterclass in good building. And for such a compact footprint, it functions as an incredible home for this family of five.
We hope you enjoy the full tour of this incredible home and garden.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
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This house is just awesome! What Tim and Carmen have created here for their family is nothing short of brilliant. What a beautiful home! And the way they are so self-sufficient on just a quarter acre section is inspiring! We hope you enjoy the tour! If you enjoy our videos, please consider supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/livingbig - With Love, Bryce & Rasa
Absolutely agree! This house is brilliant. The gardens are evolving, the potential is huge!
I love this natural, earthy family. What a pleasure to see this home and their living quarters! Thank you so much, Bryce! :)
I couldn't agree more!
One of my favourites.
What a beautiful house! It doesn't seem like a tiny home. It looks very spacious & large. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊
I have downsized and eliminated possessions but truly wish I had done this sooner in my life. To all of you young people, MAKE the change now! These people are inspiring 🙏💕
Yes I agree! I started when my kids were young and I was in my early thirties. I’ve now turned 40 and still find I need less and less. I am more able to enjoy the things we have. Just this avo we took a tea/ coffee set that we received as a wedding present, not once was it used in our 18 years of marriage! I wish we had started this sooner! I wish we hadn’t become burdened with so much in our 20’s! Debt clutter stress. Life is better without it all!
This family has more than minimal possessions. His turntable and audio components could be downsized to digital files and earphones. This home will be quite capacious for the three of them after the twins leave.
Agreeded! I've been doing the same now over a period of time, and it feels incredible.
Interesting and beautiful home; a piece of art! My only “huh?!” moment was the owner’s comment on the commodification of homes being wrong. It’s great that he has the skills to build his home. Some of us don’t have that and while my home has not been built by me, it still lifts my spirit and is an expression of what matters to me.
@peggyrbaldwin My interpretation of his comments are that because for almost every homeowner the monetary value of the property is crucial to their networth and financial stability there's a tendency to think in financial terms rather than spiritual terms. That way of thinking comes into play in all sorts of ways when deciding about changes to the house or the grounds because the next investor in the commodity you currently reside in must be assumed to have conventional tastes while your tastes might be idiosyncratic.
This is my most favorite home you have ever showcased on your channel! I love that it sets an amazing example of how a family of 5 can live on a 1/4 acre section. It's aesthetically stunning, homely and grounding plus the property shows the potential to feed a whole family on. I'm so blown away and I feel this sets such a great standard of where we should be moving towards as a species. And the comment around the commodification of houses is so apt, so many people live in grossly over inflated homes that people end up working their whole lives to pay off. The rooms all downstairs reflect a tribal way of living and must create such a secure feeling for the children. I wish to manifest a beautiful home and property like this one so I can raise my family in. Thank you so much ❤❤❤
But there's only one bathroom...
@@WobblesandBean And there speaks a voice of the times. I grew up in a house of 4 with only 1 bathroom, my brother more recently had 4 children and his wife, all one bathroom. Then going back a generation my father grew up with 6 siblings and his parents with one bathroom! It's a modern idea that we need multiple bathrooms to waste space and water in a home, at most we could have one bathroom and an extra loo. This is a stunningly beautiful home that I can see fulfilling all this families needs.
I grew up a family of 9 an old tin bath in a tin shed and an outhouse . Wd progressed to another farm with an indoor flush toilet and proper indoor bathroom with a separate shower room( we never used) running hit and cold water and a hand casino. Man we thought it was Christmas every day !!! LOL
@@WobblesandBean TBH it's alright up to 4 children, more than that you have to organise the bathroom times lol
Totalmente de acuerdo con todo lo que dices, está es mi casa favorita definitivamente, gusto ver cómo todos se les refleja en sus rostros la paz, el amor y sobretodo la felicidad que transmiten.
Love seeing families with older kids in slightly bigger and still such unique homes. Keep them coming!
I really, really appreciate the inclusion of a non-traditional "tiny" home, where the principles and ethos are clearly there but while also showing alternative ways to live within that ethos!
What a stunning, beautiful home, and a wonderful family enjoying it and thriving in it, like the plants in their amazing gardens. And Bryce, thank you for, as always, not only finding these gems, but taking us along for the visits and asking all the right questions so we can understand and appreciate everything better.
You're so very welcome. Glad you enjoyed this tour!
Totally
Me encata este programa, pero lo único es que no lo puedo entender en su totalidad, porque no está traducido al Español. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I live in USA. I think this house is the best. Tell your kids they have the best house ever. It's an amazing place to grow up. The outside is also amazing. All of it is beautiful. Love the imagination that turned this house into a spectacular place. So wonderful. 🎆
Nine years ago I moved to 5 acres in the mountains to create a food forest. I wish it were so beautiful! I am at the eat all year stage, yay!
Wow what an achievement,good on you 👍🏽
English Yeoman farmers only had 1/4 acre and it was the original basis for our urban home lots. I back up to a wildlife corridor, and feed them too.
All the homes and people I’ve watched on this wonderful channel has shown and given the idea of how grateful and consciousness everyone has….no superficial air or persona….a very strong sense of self awareness I am ssooo grateful I’ve happened upon this channel and able to witness such beautiful souls!!!! I’ve cried listening to a few stories not filled with sadness but more a state of awe and how genuinely peaceful everyone seems…
Beyond words! The design, the execution, the philosophy represented in this amazing house is truly inspirational. What a special family!
"Commoditization of housing is wrong"... truer words were never said. Such a beautiful Home in every sense of the word Home. This family puts the kind of energy into our world we all need. Thank you.
Wow, wow, wow! One of the most beautiful homes I’ve seen. Who needs fancy mansions when you have something small but gorgeous like this? I’d live here in a heart beat! What a talented family to build this gorgeous dwelling!
in nature can't ask for more.😊
Loving it
I LOVE this house.. what an incredible achievement; Tim and Carmen have created an absolute gem. The layout, having the bedrooms downstairs and that amazing, open planned living space upstairs.. The materials used, the garden, the views..❤💯
See if you have a man that works with you & family plumber & friends to help you Are Exceptionally Blessed
What a stunning house - and I love their belief that a house should be a home, a shelter and not a commodity. I would have loved to have seen more of their garden though - maybe we could have an update tour someday that includes more of that?
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What does that even mean? Not a commodity?
@@jamesengland7461I believe they mean that instead of thinking of a house as a financial investment, that you eventually hope to sell for a profit or use to be able to buy a bigger house, your house should be part of your actual being.
@mtzjotz that's an awfully moralistic meaning to pour into a building, and with it a lot of extra time and attention and money poured into making it so valuable, and into tying yourself up in it, only for it to wind up in the hands of others when you move or pass away.
@@jamesengland7461 I don't see it as moralistic -- it's their personal feeling about their home and what it is for their family. We downsized into a small home and I love our little house, but I'm not exactly where they are. However, I understand how they feel.
Great looking house and great garden, it really is so stunning. So wonderful their family has the room to grow and be happy. Thanks for sharing Bryce and Rasa have a blessed rest of your days, sending love and hugs, bye! 🤗🙏👋💜💜
You can truly feel how cozy this home is. It comes through the screen. And is a place I would live in.
This is by far my favorite home and landscape after seeing hundreds of homes on KZhead. Incredibly awesome and folks of such integrity. Love how they decorated too. Adopt me.❤
I love this phenomenal circular grounded design! Love your unique designs tours Bryce!
I agree with you.
Carmen and Tim your place is amaaaazing! Thankyou so much for showing us your magic❤
You said it all Bryce, an exceptional home and I agree about homes not being a commodity and putting love and care into them. This was by far, one of my favourite episodes. Tim and Carmen have built an incredibly beautiful living space and I'm envious of their gardens and good soil in NZ . We put so much into our soil here in West Oz and it just reverts back to sand each year
This is lovely to see. I grew up at my grandparents, they had a tiny house and a massive garden with hens, pig, grape vine, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberry bush, green beans, flowers and a swing, apple tree, plum tree etc. Back in the day , when i immigrated everyone wanted a " modern " lifestyle but now i see how people revert and appreciate the life and its " little " things. Sooo beautiful
Bryce, this is at the top of all the homes you’ve shown! Thank you for sharing!! ❤
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As a family of 5, with a pending teen, I LOVE seeing this home. It was hard to envision my family being happy in some of the other smaller home designs. This is a cleverly organized space. Gorgeous while not being overly done.
This couple has manifested Heaven on Earth for themselves really. Great job!
I love how the bedrooms are downstairs (not the norm), and the living area/kitchen is upstairs. Way cool!
I fell completely in love with Tiny Houses in 2010. Since that time, I have researced and viewed many different tiny homes. This particular Round Tiny House is by far the best of all. I say this because of my love of wood and gardening. The fact that they did this on a quarter acre of land inspired me so much on the inherited property that has been in my family since 1865!
Wow what a wonderful beautiful home! Thank you for sharing. Gratitude is life's real gift.
I hope when their kids grow up they’ll cherish this and stay close…and come back to it with fond memories. Wish we could do this all over, ppl can’t even afford a small space anymore
Such a clever floorplan! I love that they fit 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, an entry, and a staircase on the ground floor and none of it feels crowded!
I'm loving the diversity of the homes you 2 are touring these days. Just so many alternative housing ideas coming out of the original tiny house movement. As long as there are people there will be places for you guys to build the channel on. So proud to say I've been here for the majority of years you have been entertaining us. Such a beautiful couple.
Lovely house and family. "The commodification of houses is wrong" -- I agree with that sentiment!
Yeah this is my fav home, so beautifully crafted. Bravo to the family !!
I agree with everyone in here who is stunned and has nothing but praise for this - EXCEPT for one thing, I would love to have a bit of privacy and there are no doors, not even to the children’s rooms. I think it’s important to be able to play the guitar and not disturbing the one in the next room at the same time - or just laugh or exchange and speak and cry or be intimate without everyone knowing it. But other than that, the whole house is gorgeous!!!!
What a gorgeous family home. It truly looks and feels lived in. Not just a magazine picture of what a family home looks like but a real, cozy home with a lot of personality.
Lost for words..Truly an Amazing Home...
This is one of my most favourite houses by far, it's EPIC!! Absolutely Stunning!! ❤😍
MY DREAM HOME!!! What a beautiful environment inside and out. The entire property is incredible!
this is perfect and everyone should have this outlook on life .
Wow! I am spellbound! They've created an amazing space!
THANK YOU, Carmen & Tim for sharing your incredible home with us -CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing design, very inspirational .👏🏻🙏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺
I appreciate the notion that HOME isn't something to commercialise: This ties very nicely the microcosm with the macroeconomy, which is manifested everywhere in the place.
This is, BY FAR, my FAVORITE tiny house on this channel!!
Thanks Bryce & Rasa for showcasing these beautiful homes. Your turnaround rate is phenomenal, as producing each episode must be so much work. Well done. What a clever couple, using skills from the past to provide for the future, whilst enjoying the present. What a beautiful home.
Great comment!
I agree !!!
Tim and Carmen have created a true home, not a just house. Their philosophy about the commodification of houses is so true. This video highlighted what people can do when they respect the land and take things back to what a home is. It helps that it is in a stunning spot and that they have the knowledge to build something this spectacular.
This feels like there is peace and harmony here. I've always thought round houses are slightly awkward, like putting square pegs in round holes! But Carmen and Tim, you have put so much forethought (and mathematics) into everything, to build this lovely home. Thank you for sharing it with us. I wish you a well-rounded life, full of possibilities and fun.
An absolute gem of a home as well as an awesome family! This property blew me away with all of it’s unique features like the geometry of the floor and the way they’ve captured more natural light for downstairs, also the beautiful natural wood and environment without toxic materials. I love this house and the food garden is so cool. 😃
This is one of the most beautiful house that you have showed. I love this house!! Great job building this Tim and Carmen!!!!
Thank-you, it was a really positive experience
@@creatingorganicspace AND WHAT AN AMAZING OUTCOME.😊😊
Wow, what an incredible home. You can feel the love and appreciation for it
Amazing people doing amazing things! Love the artistry and incorporation of nature everywhere. ❤
That is the most value packed quarter acre I've ever seen! The home is visually arresting and the food forest/decorative flowers add so much beauty and practical food production for them. Their home is so warm and inviting, so homey and has plenty of room for the five of them! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing it!
Was just rewatching old videos before going to bed so this was perfect timing!!
I absolutely ❤️ THIS HOUSE! NEVER HAVE I ever seen one like this!
Beautiful home, great philosophy/approach to the conception … and a.beauty-full family … well done to these folks 👍🏼🇦🇺
Very high WOW factor, absolutely awesome!
All your hard work has really paid off! What an absolute beauty, both house and gardens! And sustainable! You deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor for many years to come!
How good is it when people speak about realities in a build rather than aesthetics. Mind bending beauty right down to the sensible earth floors.
It still has a big kitchen! Windows are fantastic, but the kitchen is huge. To have land, grow plants, herbs, vegetables.. mmmm~ What a beautiful kitchen and beautiful home!
Beautiful home, thank you for showing it.Not all homes that are small have to have wheels.
It's not just a house, it's an art. Bravo!
Tim and Carmen you're the inspiration. Thank you for your uniqueness and understanding of what's really important in life. I'm glad I found you!!!
their little homestead is just amazing, Goddess Bless them!❤
I love the accents! Beautiful in so many ways!
I grew up in NZ so am tuned into the accent, this couple had a very strong kiwi accent :)
So In love with this Home and the People. So inviting and calm. LOVE LOVE LOVE
“Exceptionally beautiful.” You nailed it Bryce.
What an amazing home and such a brilliant couple, I love their outlook on life and what is important.
I've just now getting to learn more about round houses. From its smaller footprint to energy efficiency ( no straight walls for the wind and storms). Thanks for showing this incredible and awesome home!
The interior square footage to wall space optimizes your usage of building materials too.
A circular construction is such a genius architecture, and the living space is enormous. I like it. Wood is such a pretty building material and easy work with.
This is such a beautiful and creative beauty in every inch of an Artist's dream picture. Cozy warm very inviting. Old school, new school History modern. Totally comfortable. The colors are gorgeous. Great dreams for this home of family. 🕊️
That’s certainly a different type of house! Such an interesting design; I really like the look of it. Thank you for showing this.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
This doesn't even look like a tiny house! I can't believe what a price they built this for. And the scenery - magnificent. That garden is absolutely amazing. I would love a garden half the size. To not have to grocery shop for any veggies ever again - that would be a dream come true. What a gorgeous home Tim and Carment created for their family 😊
What was the price?
@@kortniikristine-fw5gq around 250 000 I think?
@@shauhame6364 That's NZD - so half that in USD/UK pound. Still a chunk of money but what a result. Magnificent family home.
This home is incredible! 💗 Thank you for sharing it with all of us. 💞
Even though it drives me a little crazy, I admire the repetition of the formula. "G'day XXX, How's it goin' XXX? Pleasure to meet you, annnnnnd what an incedible xxxx you've got here! Thanks Bryce, we really like it!"
LOVED this home....feels so cozy and unique! Little proposal: i myself would love to see a little bit more of the gardens, especially if the families try to be self sufficient. I think this would be really interesting as well
The design and thought of this house is absolutely stunning and impressive. I love the four directional points in the upstairs flooring.
I can't say it better than Krister...my exact feelings! And the healthy food grown makes this family so fortunate.
Spectacular doesn't describe it. I don't think there's a word. It is totally amazing. Thank you for sharing ♥️
That's exactly how I want my home. Bedrooms on the main floor and living space above to enjoy to view ❤❤ Love it!
This is an awesome home. These two hit the jackpot with each other - perfectly suited together, with the same ideals and work ethic, and such a lovely, peaceful vibe. I love their calming, beautiful home. I'll be honest, I've seen a few round houses in the region I live in (northern NSW, Australia) and they've not really been well thought out for liveability - so I was expecting this to be something of the same. But wow. The thought that has gone into the architecture, liveability and usefulness of the spaces is truly exceptional.
Saying that this home is stunning is gigantic understatement. This is truly amazing. Thanks for sharing.
This family made a real home with jard work and love for their family!
Such a gorgeous home! I love everything about it--the woodwork, the stones, the artwork, and overall design, all nested on a beautiful property with garden and trees. Such a wonderful place for your family. Thanks for sharing.
Bryce, your description of this as an exceptional place is spot on.🎯 So beautiful & purposeful. Thanks for sharing.
These people are living my dream. My dream is to create a small footprint and have the land both provide for me and shelter the animals around me. I dream of turtle and snake habitats. I know I'm kind of a weirdo, but living in the world today really makes me appreciate what this cool couple have realized.
Why do I get teary-eyed watching them talk?! This is a gorgeous house for a gorgeous family!
Wow...beautiful home and thank you for the great tour Bryce & Rasa
Wow this is different. Enjoying the variety of the houses you are visiting. Not quite so tiny this one 👍 I'll go put the coffee on. Cheers Bryce and Rasa.
I think you'll really enjoy this one Andy! It's a very cool house. And yeah, we are really trying to feature a greater variety of homes to keep it more interesting.
@@livingbigNot just interesting Bryce, but also mind expanding. You’ve come to my favorite design with the round house here! I’ve always wanted to make one of these!
THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY ARE ABSOLUTE GOALS!!! Thank you for inviting us into your gorgeous home! 💙💙💙
This house should win the design award. Very nice !!!
Again, I keep finding a new favorite home with each new video lol! I would absolutely love to have the inverse of this. I like the idea of the top floor being the bedrooms because it is the most private. Thanks for the lovely tour.
I was thinking how perfect it is that the bedrooms are downstairs, since they tend to be cooler snd sleep seems always deeper and more restful when it’s cool in them.
Wow. I love this house. So beautiful.
I like their philosophy on what a home is
Great family in a great house in a great landscape! I love this! Thank you for showing us around! Very much appreciated.
Exceptional indeed, Bryce. Thank you guys for sharing it. I was mesmerized by this beautiful, circular home. A home like this requires the smarts to design and build it. Tim and Carmen are definitely not your average bears. They created an extraordinary design for their home and family to be enjoyed for many years to come. Kudos to you both!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family…how lucky they are 🥰
What a beautiful home and a beautiful way to live. Less stress, safer, clean food. What a life you created for your family. I hope the three children will want to carry this way of life into their own futures.
Incredible. And there's something that feels special about this couple.
Oh, this is stunning! I am not used to seeing houses in this shape. I didn't realize this was even a thing, outside of yurts.
There is a company in the US that builds round homes - Deltec. I think they are in North Carolina.
There are a bunch of kitset companies in the US and in BC, we took a bit of inspiration from all of them in our design process, @simplegroundlife have posted a bunch of their build process of a Smiling Woods Yurt in Washington State;
Very cool !
Excellent!
Awesome home with the "wow" factor.
"The commodification of house's is wrong" hit the nail of the head there.. what a great home
These people are the real deal down to the earthen floor. They so get it and live it. My favorite so far.