Inside the 8-Wide Park Model Cabin with Rustic Charm

With​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the 8 Wide push-out cabin from Richs Portable Cabins, tiny living has been brilliantly reinvented where a standard 8-foot width can be extended to nearly 13 feet just by a simple manual pushing, thus creating 232 square feet of space that not only makes sense but is also aesthetically pleasing and quite clever. This miniature home with a bedroom downstairs, a loft, a full kitchen, and a bathroom is the kind of portable luxury that is devoid of the typical tiny cramped quarters.

The 31 feet long and 8900 lbs heavy cabin is a perfect picture of what a portable home is all about – just an assembly away and the stained warm cedar toned cedar tongue and groove exteriors seem to beckon you. It is the kind of design that feels like a secret—small and easy to move, yet spacious once you settle in—made by Richs Portable Cabins to transform parking spaces into homes, and campgrounds into personal sanctuaries.

The 8 Wide cabin’s exterior design is an example of how aesthetics can go hand in hand with functionality. Its 8’6″ width and 13’6″ height give the cabin a compact, low-profile look, which is also the reason why it’s quite easy to tow. However, with the push-out feature, the cabin expands significantly. The cedar siding, being a natural product with vertical grain and oil, lasts longer as it not only protects the inside from the weather but also adds a bit of nature’s comfort. The double-paned low-E windows are designed to open slightly for wiping the outer surface, while the wood trim is painted in a classy and neat finish that beautifully complements the door and window frames. The roof is sloped to let water and snow easily slide down.

At the same time, the tongue addition on the bathroom end makes it ready for the road. It is an outward appearance that doesn’t brag about its creativity; instead, it demonstrates it the push-out walls moving out to level floors that allow for your own furniture without the need for built-in or level changes. The charm here is in the simplicity—the manner in which the cabin is ‘unfolding’ is akin to a flower opening in the morning light and hence, is ready for whatever the day decides to bring.

By unfolding the walls, the main floor of the 8 Wide is transformed into an open plan area where the living, dining and kitchen spaces are seamlessly blended. The kitchen, equipped with a 20-inch gas RV range, range hood, medium propane/electric fridge, laminate counters, and hickory cabinets, is a beautiful center for daily rituals—preparing coffee on a cool morning or cooking soup when it is snowing outside

. The main floor is covered with laminate flooring which is both durable and easy to clean, whereas the walls and ceiling are covered with wood and finished with two coats of lacquer which provides a homely feel and gives an aroma of fresh pine. The bathroom, located at the back, is fitted with a 48×36-inch fiberglass shower, on-demand propane water heater, hand sink, and regular toilet; it is a space that is equal parts practical and attractive, and the one-piece shower is gleaming white which provides a nice contrast with the wood tones.

The bedroom downstairs is a peaceful sanctuary, spacious enough for a king-size bed with enough floor area for walking, or other pieces of furniture such as a dresser or chair, the room being large due to the push-out walls. The loft upstairs has a plywood floor and removable ladder access, and thus, can be a versatile upper level for sleeping or storing things, the low ceiling giving an intimate, treehouse-like feel which can be used by kids or for a quiet nap. The living room is equipped with a ceiling fan to facilitate air movement while a 50-amp RV power cord with 120-amp panel is there to ensure the smooth running of everything from the 30-gallon electric water heater to the electric heat in the bathroom. The wood finishing in the interior of the house, i.e., the Oregon-style trim, the lacquered surfaces, etc., is at a whole different beautiful level of the texture, thus transforming the cabin into something that looks like a bespoke build rather than a kit, a place where light changes across the grain just like sun rays on river water.

The 8 Wide cabin is the perfect example of how one design can make the difference in many diverse locations and lifestyles. The open living area of the mountain park thus turned into a panoramic lounge is perfect for stargazing and the loft being a place to enjoy hot cocoa with view of the peaks. The cedar exterior at the beach is in harmony with the dunes, and a shower in the bathroom means a quick freshening up after a salty swim, while the kitchen is all set for seafood boils on the range. It is also a perfect guesthouse and office in the backyard with the loft being a quiet workspace and the ladder kept aside for the arrival of guests.

The 8 Wide push-out cabin from Richs Portable Cabins is a beautiful expression of innovative design, where the manual flexibility and considerate layout basically turned a tiny footprint into a full life.

The design for all four seasons is really good here—the walls are R-13, the floor is R-19, and the ceiling is R-21 insulated which keeps the summers cool and winters warm, with choices such as a propane RV furnace or a wood stove for additional heating. Furthermore, this feature makes it perfect for living on a full-time basis, weekend getaways, or rentals, a cabin that lives as dynamically as the places it goes, its flush floors and own-furniture compatibility making every setup easy.

It is a home that moves with you, unfolding like a story at each stop, a beautiful companion for the road less traveled.

For more information about pricing or customizations, you may get in touch with Richs Portable Cabins.

Source: Richs Portable Cabins – 8 Wide