![A modern tiny house community with homes and paths connecting them to the landscaping.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-community-village-070820-126-03a.jpg)
Living in a tiny house community is the dream for some people, and Jesse Russell, owner and creator of Hiatus Homes, has designed a purpose-built village with 22 tiny homes, located in Bend, Oregon.
![A modern tiny house community that's designed like a village.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-community-development-layout-070820-1220-02.jpg)
To learn more about the ‘Hiatus’ development, YouTube channel Tiny House Expedition stopped by for a tour (see video below).
The tiny house village has paths that connect the homes, with them arranged in a way that they face inward to the shared community spaces that include ponds, fire pits, planters, and a bocce court.
![A modern tiny house community that feels like a village with paths connecting each home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-community-village-070820-1229-01.jpg)
The exterior of each tiny house features solar panels, external storage for bikes and outdoor gear, as well as a small deck with a pergola for some privacy.
![A modern wood clad tiny house with a deck, pergola, and storage boxes.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-bike-storage-cabinets-deck-070820-1237-01.jpg)
Inside, there’s an open plan living room and kitchen. The living room is to the left of the main door and underneath the loft bedroom.
![A tiny house with a main floor living room and kitchen, and a lofted bedroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-living-room-070820-100-01.jpg)
Opposite the living room is the kitchen, that’s been designed with quartz countertops, 24-inch appliances, plenty of counter space, and a large sink.
![A tiny house kitchen with quartz countertops, 24 inch appliances, counter space, and a large black sink.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/small-kitchen-black-appliances-white-countertop-070820-111-01-scaled.jpg)
A pegboard storage wall makes use of an otherwise empty wall, adding a customizable design element that can be arranged in many different ways.
![A tiny house interior with a customizable pegboard wall with shelves and cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/large-peg-board-wall-storage-070820-1249-01.jpg)
Also on the main floor of the tiny house is the bathroom, where it’s finished with a sliding barn door, grey and white tiles, a wood vanity, and a washer/dryer.
![A small bathroom design with an included laundry area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/small-house-bathroom-with-sliding-door-laundry-070820-117-01.jpg)
The stairs that lead up to the bedroom loft include under-stair storage in the form of open shelves, cabinets, and drawers.
![Tiny house stairs that have storage built underneath them.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-stairs-with-storage-closet-drawers-shelves-070820-1243-01.jpg)
The open sleeping loft features a custom-designed artistic railing and a full bed. Overlooking the main level below and having a window helps to keep the bedroom open and bright.
![A loft bedroom in a tiny house with an artistic steel railing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-loft-bedroom-with-steel-railing-070820-1253-01.jpg)
There’s also a second lofted area accessed via a ladder, however, this one is smaller and is perfect for a tiny home office or as a reading nook.
![A lofted sleeping area in a tiny house that can be used as a home office or reading nook.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/tiny-house-loft-home-office-reading-nook-070820-124-01.jpg)
To learn more about the ‘Hiatus’ tiny house community, you can watch this tour by Tiny House Expedition.