The Station's length creates an opportunity to plan a sequence of places: somewhere to work, somewhere to sit together and somewhere to step outside. The challenge is to make those areas feel connected without turning the space into a corridor lined with furniture.
With a 30 × 10 ft exterior footprint and approximately 250 sq ft of living space, The Station is the largest of these four Mini-O models. Use its selected floor plan to establish usable dimensions and the location of doors, glazing and any optional wet areas.
Start with the route through the room
Mark the entrance and the other door openings before placing furniture. Draw a clear route between them, then arrange the main activities around it. Let a desk, sofa or table define a zone without blocking the view or passage to the outside.
Test furniture at its full working size. A dining chair pulled out, an open cabinet and a reclined seat all take more space than a neat rectangle on a plan.
Give each end a purpose
A work area at one end and a relaxed seating area at the other can make the room useful throughout the day. Choose a common material or colour to connect them, then use individual lamps to change the mood of each area.
If hosting is the priority, a conversation setting may deserve more of the room than a permanent desk. If focused work comes first, make the working position comfortable before adding occasional seating. The right balance comes from your routine.
Keep the middle useful
Resist filling the centre just because there is room. A modest table, a low storage piece or open floor space can help the longer plan breathe. Check the furniture arrangement against the exact door configuration selected for your pod.
For a hobby such as golf practice or exercise, establish the equipment's clearance and safety requirements before choosing the layout. A concept image alone cannot confirm that a particular activity or piece of equipment will fit.
Plan optional services early
Bathroom and kitchenette options change the space available for the rest of the room. Decide whether you need them before finalising furniture, then review the layout and service connections with our team.
Prebuilt and flat pack kit formats are available. The longer footprint makes an early review of delivery access and positioning especially useful. We coordinate the manufacturer review and help you plan the site requirements as part of your quote.
Explore The Station and configure your space →
The Station: Creating Distinct Places in One Long Room
The Station's length creates an opportunity to plan a sequence of places: somewhere to work, somewhere to sit together and somewhere to step outside. The challenge is to make those areas feel connected without turning the space into a corridor lined with furniture.
With a 30 × 10 ft exterior footprint and approximately 250 sq ft of living space, The Station is the largest of these four Mini-O models. Use its selected floor plan to establish usable dimensions and the location of doors, glazing and any optional wet areas.
Start with the route through the room
Mark the entrance and the other door openings before placing furniture. Draw a clear route between them, then arrange the main activities around it. Let a desk, sofa or table define a zone without blocking the view or passage to the outside.
Test furniture at its full working size. A dining chair pulled out, an open cabinet and a reclined seat all take more space than a neat rectangle on a plan.
Give each end a purpose
A work area at one end and a relaxed seating area at the other can make the room useful throughout the day. Choose a common material or colour to connect them, then use individual lamps to change the mood of each area.
If hosting is the priority, a conversation setting may deserve more of the room than a permanent desk. If focused work comes first, make the working position comfortable before adding occasional seating. The right balance comes from your routine.
Keep the middle useful
Resist filling the centre just because there is room. A modest table, a low storage piece or open floor space can help the longer plan breathe. Check the furniture arrangement against the exact door configuration selected for your pod.
For a hobby such as golf practice or exercise, establish the equipment's clearance and safety requirements before choosing the layout. A concept image alone cannot confirm that a particular activity or piece of equipment will fit.
Plan optional services early
Bathroom and kitchenette options change the space available for the rest of the room. Decide whether you need them before finalising furniture, then review the layout and service connections with our team.
Prebuilt and flat pack kit formats are available. The longer footprint makes an early review of delivery access and positioning especially useful. We coordinate the manufacturer review and help you plan the site requirements as part of your quote.
Explore The Station and configure your space →
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