Ebony & Ply Petite: 7.2m Tiny Home on Wheels — Matte Black VJ, Staircase & Queen Loft

The Ebony & Ply Petite is built by a specialist tiny home builder based in Mardi, NSW. All electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and construction is completed by certified tradespeople.

The frame uses MGP12 H3 treated pine for walls and ceiling — structurally graded and treated for longevity. The exterior pairs black Colorbond cladding and roofing with hardwood shiplap feature panels, giving the home its signature two-tone look that photographs as well as it weathers.

Insulation is Earthwool R2.5 batts in walls and ceiling with R1.4 subfloor insulation — enough to keep the space comfortable year-round without running the 2.5kW split system constantly. The 2.5kW reverse-cycle split system and gas hot water system are both included, so climate comfort is sorted from the moment you connect.

Hybrid waterproof flooring runs throughout the lower level — it won't swell or move the way laminate can. Every internal wall is finished in VJ panelling painted in matte black Dulux, with birch ply ceilings sealed in a matte clear coat. The result is warm, textured, and residential — a home that feels considered from every angle.

Black aluminium windows and sliding doors with fly screens are fitted throughout, including the 1800mm wide sliding door entry that opens up the living space to whatever is outside your door.

The trailer option is a 7.2m × 2.4m heavy-duty tri-axle chassis rated to 4.5 tonnes, with electric brakes on all wheels, a breakaway system, a hand brake, and four stabilising legs. Fully road-registerable and transportable.

The Ebony & Ply Petite is turnkey — everything you need to connect and live is included in the base price. The only things you supply are your furniture, fridge and washing machine.

Kitchen Breakfast bar island with integrated farmhouse sink, 2-burner gas cooktop, stainless steel built-in electric oven, slide-out rangehood, kitchen cabinetry with overheads, soft-close doors and drawers, your choice of benchtop — warm timber, timber-look or stone-look laminate — 3 power outlets, smoke alarm. Fridge space provided (600mm width) — BYO fridge.

Bathroom & Laundry 800mm × 800mm shower with glass screen, back-to-wall flushing toilet (or composting — your choice), freestanding vanity sink, brushed brass basin and shower mixer, brushed brass shower head with rail, LED mirror, feature light, extractor fan, cavity sliding door with privacy lock. Built-in laundry cabinetry with washing machine space and laundry sink — BYO washing machine.

Loft Bedroom Queen-size with built-in wardrobe, staircase access with 3 slide-out storage steps, LED stair lights, 2 downlights, 2 power outlets with USB-C charging. Two sliding windows for cross-ventilation.

Living TV wall mount point, ceiling fan, 2 downlights, 2 power outlets. Open-plan to kitchen with 1800mm sliding door entry.

Exterior 2.5kW split system air conditioner (black indoor unit), gas hot water system, safety switchboard, 15-amp power inlet, water inlet, hose tap, 2 external lights, 1 external power outlet.

Being made to order, upgrades are locked in at the design stage. The most asked-about options are off-grid solar, skylights, a dishwasher, a fireplace and double glazing, and you can choose a road-registered trailer ($119,900) or skids ($99,900). Colours, benchtops and finishes are all yours to choose, and the full-size 10m Ebony & Ply is available if you want more space.

The Ebony & Ply Petite is made to order — your build begins once configuration is confirmed and deposit is paid, and takes approximately 14 weeks. Payment stages are 20/30/25/25 (deposit, frames, external linings, completion).

On trailer: Delivered road-registered on a tri-axle trailer rated to 4.5 tonnes. The trailer includes electric brakes, breakaway system, hand brake, and four stabilising legs — ready to level and connect on arrival.

On skids: For buyers with a prepared site (slab, stumps, or screw piles), the skids option saves $15,000. The home is transported via flatbed truck and craned onto your foundations. Buyer arranges crane and placement.

Site preparation. You'll need a level site with service connections (power, water, sewer or septic, depending on toilet choice).

Interstate and remote buyers. THA supports buyers across Australia. FaceTime walkthroughs of previous Ebony & Ply builds can be arranged depending on what's in the workshop at the time, along with full documentation for confident remote purchase. WA buyers may want to consider sea freight for the most cost-effective delivery option.

Being made to order, you can add the OffGrid Now solar package at the design stage: roof-mounted from around $20,600 plus a backup generator, or a ground-mounted system on skids at $24,950 with the generator included. It can also be retrofitted later, so you're not locked in either way.