Ööd has been doing so well with US sales, it plans to open a branch in the US next year to sell its tiny homes, according to its founders.
Ööd has unveiled a $19,900 backyard office in a box that will soon be available for purchase on Amazon.
The Estonia-based company was first founded in 2016 by two brothers, Jaak and Andreas Tiik, who were planning a weekend hike outing, but couldn't find a tiny home in a desirable spot that fit their aesthetic, size, or quality needs. This realization then laid the groundwork for what would become the Ööd hotel concept, which has now expanded to include five other iterations: a studio, a play room, a yoga room, a winter garden, and now, an office.
Source: Wall Street Journal
… and some builders have even seen demands for its tiny homes double during COVID-19 times, according to a blog on Mashviso, a self-described "real estate investment data analysis" company.Source: Mashvisor
"We would like to think that Ööd houses are for the entire family," Kivilaid wrote. Ööd is now working to bring the office to Amazon by the end of the year. The company is also currently in talks with a customer from Belgium who wants to place the office unit on the rooftop of their home ... ... which can be done because the tiny unit doesn't need a full foundation. Because the interior of the unit is flexible and can serve several purposes, Kivilaid thinks the office in a box will remain popular even after the coronavirus pandemic is over and people are no longer required to work from home. The almost 97-square foot interior can comfortably fit two people ... … and can come fully furnished or customized at a different price. Customers who require more room can also order the larger 226-square foot office with a bathroom and a kitchen. Installing the three-ton office requires a few hours … ... and the help of an electrician to connect the home to an electrical system. The office has its maker's signature mirrored exterior, which compliments the interior's minimalist appearance and allows the unit to both blend into its environment and stand out, according to Kivilaid. The mirrors also reflect about 80% of sunlight, and can nearly prevent anyone outside from being able to look in, according to Kivilaid. This also means the office doesn't need any interior curtains. "Being inside the huge glass facade creates the feeling of the outside and inside becoming one," Kivilaid wrote. "It gives the house an open spacious feel even though it's a small house."