IKEA starts manufacturing tiny mobile homes

For decades, the Swedish company has been decorating homes. Now it has started selling small trailers of its own.

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Ikea's tiny homes are attractive-looking and very comfortable, as comfortable as they are in their size and designed to focus on ecofriendliness. They were developed with Escape's help, which already has much experience in this area.

Technically, it's a modified version of Escape's Vista Boho XL, equipped with solar panels, a composting toilet, and a water-heating system. The house is decorated in neutral tones, utilizing every square inch of space and using folding furniture.


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According to Dan Dobrowolski, Escape's founder, it was a "natural collaboration." After all, his company, which has been building trailers for 25 years, makes extensive use of IKEA products in their design. It took 60 days to design the Ikea Tiny Home. The Swedish company insisted on using as many environmentally friendly and recyclable materials as possible. Naturally, much attention was also paid to ensuring that all the available space was as comfortable and thoughtful as possible. It took a total of 60 days to develop the design.

The cost of the Ikea Tiny Home starts at $47,550. A specially created website allows buyers to see the interior of the Ikea Tiny Home and personalize it with furniture and accessories from IKEA.

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