This Off-Grid Family Tiny Home is Full of Brilliant Design Ideas
Jackie and Robb left behind the pressure of city life in Sydney and set out to build something completely different.
Now living off-grid on nearly 20 acres in the Tasmanian wilderness, they’ve created a life that feels grounded, independent, and deeply intentional. Surrounded by forest, a flowing stream, and even their own waterfall, this is a world away from where they started.
At the heart of it all is their beautifully designed tiny house. After living in a previous tiny home, Jackie carefully designed this one to truly work for their family. The result is a space filled with clever ideas, from the light-filled dormer windows and split roofline to the unique loft walkway with a see-through floor connecting the two sleeping spaces.
Beyond the home, the property continues to grow. There’s a music studio for their work as professional singers, a treehouse for their son Wycliffe, and even a converted bus where Jackie’s mother lives on the land with them.
With solar power, gas, and plans to grow more of their own food, they’re building a life that’s more self-sufficient, resilient, and connected to nature.
After everything they’ve been through, this isn’t just a tiny house. It’s a fresh start and a completely new way of living.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Meet Jackie & Robb
01:03 Leaving Sydney & Finding Tiny Living
02:39 Life-Changing Accident
03:26 Music & Creative Life
04:13 Expanding on the Land
04:58 Exploring the Property & Waterfall
06:36 Off-Grid Power System
07:09 Why Build on Wheels?
08:30 Exterior Design Features
09:43 Interior Tour Begins
10:56 The Loft Walkway Design
11:50 Living Room & Aesthetic
13:17 Kitchen & Storage Solutions
15:16 Mudroom & Practical Spaces
15:59 Bathroom Design
17:38 Living in the Tiny House
18:29 Off-Grid Lifestyle
20:10 Costs & Land Purchase
20:52 Final Thoughts
You can find both Jackie @JacSoprano and Robb @robbdennis6725 here on YouTube! You can also find Jackie on Instagram: @JacquelineWardSoprano
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
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Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
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