In a luxury tiny house, every square inch must earn its keep. For Julia V. Barclay and her husband Robert Barclay, the visionary creators of the "Tiny Living, Living Large" initiative, the bathroom was a critical test of their philosophy. High-end stone and tile are beautiful, but in a mobile home exposed to the elements, these surfaces quickly become "ice-boxes." This showcase highlights how a precision-engineered radiant solution—born from a collaboration between HelanCX and WarmlyYours—turned a compact utility space into a five-star spa retreat.
The "Living Large" Vision
As professional collaborators and Brand Ambassadors, Julia and Robert Barclay needed to prove that "tiny" does not mean "compromise." Their initiative, "Tiny Living, Living Large," is designed to showcase how intentional living can be paired with elite home technology. The challenge was to provide consistent, ambient warmth on a stone floor within a specialized 14 sq. ft. footprint. By partnering with WarmlyYours to install the TempZone™ Flex Roll, they eliminated the "morning shiver" and created a dry, safe, and perpetually warm environment that serves as a live demonstration of modern, mobile comfort.
Project Details
- Location: Pennington, New Jersey (NJ) / Mobile Showroom
- Collaborators: Julia V. Barclay & Robert Barclay (HelanCX)
- Initiative: Tiny Living, Living Large
- Heated Space Type: Bathroom (Mobile Showcase)
- Flooring / Surface Type: Tile, Marble, or Stone
- Coverage Type: Full
- Total Heated Square Footage: 14 sq. ft.
- System Type: Electric Radiant Floor Heating (TempZone™ Flex Roll)
- Voltage: 120V
- Wattage: 203 W
- Operating Cost:
- Per hour: ~$0.04
- Per day: ~$0.32 (based on 8 hours of use)
- Estimated monthly usage: ~$9.60
- Connect with the Project:
- Website: tinylivinglivinglarge.com
- Instagram: @tinylivinglivinglarge
- Twitter/X: @TinyLLLarge
Solving the "Cold Tile" Compromise
Homeowners often tolerate cold bathroom floors as an unavoidable reality of stone aesthetics. In a mobile environment, this problem is amplified; stone acts as a thermal bridge, pulling warmth out of the room. Julia and Robert Barclay knew that to truly "Live Large," the bathroom had to feel warm the moment you stepped inside.
Through their partnership with WarmlyYours, the Barclays utilized the TempZone™ Flex Roll system. The green mesh "cut-and-turn" design allowed the system to navigate around the unique plumbing and compact fixtures of the tiny home without wasting an inch of energy. By embedding the heating cable directly in the thinset, the stone floor was transformed into a gentle radiator. The outcome isn't just warm feet; it’s a room that stays dry and maintains a consistent ambient temperature, even when the "Tiny Living, Living Large" home is parked in the middle of a New Jersey winter.
Featured Products
- TempZone™ Flex Roll: This ultra-thin heating system is the heart of the bathroom. It delivers 15 watts per square foot, providing enough power to take the chill off the entire room while remaining low-profile enough to not affect floor height.
- Circuit Check™: A vital tool used by Robert Barclay during the build to monitor the heating cable's integrity. It ensured a perfect install before the tile was even set.
- Integration Relay (120V): This kit bridges the gap between the floor heating and the home’s Control4 automation system, a key feature of the "Tiny Living, Living Large" tech stack.
