The Escher Bay-Area Tiny House

Specs on the Escher Tiny Home

Built on a gooseneck trailer, which sits a few feet above the main deck, their home offers standing height throughout—even a king-size bedroom. A lofted area on one end of the home offers their child her own space as well. Other amenities in the Escher tiny home include a walk-in closet, a beautiful luxury bathroom, and a hallway that doubles as office space. Since Spencer worked as a professional chef for seven years, the professional quality kitchen is another aspect of the home that the family delights in daily. The home also incorporates sophisticated interior and exterior finishes, along with a large porch/patio area connected to the home to increase the exterior living area of the home.

We recently talked with Spencer about his experience living in the Escher tiny home, some challenges that he and his partner faced throughout the process, and some recommendations that he would offer to people considering going tiny.

Financial Aspects 

According to Spencer, “housing costs were our immediate motivator for living in a tiny home. We could design a dream tiny home for our family for the $30,000 a year we were paying to live in the Bay area. It was a no-brainer after we realized that. We knew we could have a gorgeous house on the front end and a flexible asset on the backend. This way, we can love the house we live in and list it as a vacation rental when we travel.”

The Space 

Spencer tells us that “my partner and I live in the house with our almost three-year-old, Escher (the namesake of the house). We first moved in when she was barely a year old. But we also have a big canvas belle tent set up behind the house, so we pretty regularly have guests spend the night!”

According to Spencer, however, “after moving in, there really haven’t been any challenges at all. It’s been straightforward, but we also designed the house that way. Our goal was to set up a tiny house without compromises. One that feels like a luxury home, not a downsized trailer home. After a couple of years of living this way, I can honestly say that I barely ever think about the size.”

The reduced size of a tiny home does require a bit of orderliness, however. “Living in a tiny house does demand a pretty controlled approach,” Spencer advises. “You have to live excellently or live terribly. There’s not a lot of room for error. If you’re not very clean or organized, then it will add up very quickly. But if you learn to keep everything tidy, then it’s great how your house is pretty much always photo-ready.”

Cleanliness and order don’t necessarily translate into scarcity, however. “Tiny houses are just so much nicer than most of the houses and apartments that you might live in. Since they’re a lot smaller, it’s pretty easy to load them with meaningful materials and artisanal objects. It’s really nice living in a home that inspires you on a daily basis, and it’s hard to put a price on that,” Spencer mentions.