The Wildflower model by Tiny Green Cabins demonstrates thoughtful design in an 8-foot by 18-foot tiny house. This cabin features eco-friendly cotton insulation, cedar siding, and a sleeping loft with ample headroom.
Design Details
Builder: Tiny Green Cabins
Model: Wildflower
Dimensions: 8′ wide x 18′ long
Dry Weight: Approximately 6,500 lbs
Porch: 7′ 6″ x 3′
Main Room: 6′ 6″ x 6′ 6″
Loft Height: 3′ 8″
Ceiling Height: 6′ 3″ at kitchen/bath area
Foundation Options: Slab, pier footings, or grade timbers
An artist and musician couple built this tiny cabin as a retreat in Delhi, New York. Inspired by photos of hand-built homes from the 1960s and 70s, they constructed the cabin over four years with help from friends and family, learning carpentry skills along the way with no prior experience.
Design Details
Location: Delhi, New York
Builders: Artist/musician couple (DIY with help from friends and family)
This micro hobby house on wheels demonstrates how a small trailer can serve multiple purposes for hobbyists, artists, and craftspeople. Built on a 5-foot by 6-foot two-wheeled trailer, it functions as portable storage, a mobile workspace, or a vendor booth at events.
This Florida studio apartment demonstrates how thoughtful furniture selection and minor decorations can transform a small space into a comfortable home. The design focuses on functionality while maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere.
Design Details
Location: Florida
Type: Studio apartment
Key Features: Open floor plan, mini kitchen, combined living/sleeping area
Design Approach: Strategic furniture placement and minimal decorations
Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of Tiny Yellow House and RelaxShax built this micro cabin called the “Box Lady” using 35% salvaged materials for just $178. The design serves multiple purposes including emergency shelter, flea market displays, camping, and storage.
Design Details
Builder: Derek Diedricksen (Tiny Yellow House / RelaxShax)
PorterFanna Architecture renovated this New York studio apartment for a family with a small child. The 12-foot 6-inch ceilings provided enough height for a sleeping loft and second-level storage, effectively doubling the usable space.
Design Details
Architect: PorterFanna Architecture
Location: Brooklyn Heights, New York
Building History: Former St. John’s University Law School (converted to residential 1981)
The first level includes a living room, dining area, closets, full bathroom, kitchen, entertainment center, small library, play area, and a child’s room nestled in an alcove.
The Small House Book by Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company provides comprehensive guidance on tiny house design, construction, and living. The book covers floor plans, building techniques, and the philosophy behind small-scale residential architecture.
About the Book
Author: Jay Shafer
Company: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
Topics: Tiny house design, construction, floor plans
Chrysler developed the Imperial Mobile Executive concept car based on the 1966 Imperial Crown coupe, demonstrating early ideas for mobile office space. The vehicle included a telephone, folding table, swiveling front passenger seat for in-car meetings, and various office equipment built into the center armrest.
Design Details
Base Vehicle: 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
Concept Name: Imperial Mobile Executive
Passenger Capacity: 4 (reclining rear seats)
Office Features: Telephone, typewriter, folding table, small television
Special Feature: Front passenger seat swivels 180 degrees
The Lovestruck is a house truck converted from an old horsebox, now available as a unique rental accommodation at Swallowtail Hill Farm in Rye, Sussex, England. The vintage-style conversion combines gypsy caravan aesthetics with modern amenities, sleeping up to four people.
Design Details
Name: The Lovestruck
Location: Swallowtail Hill Farm, Rye, Sussex, England
Original Vehicle: Horsebox
Style: Gypsy caravan / vintage aesthetic
Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4 people
Features: Small kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom with shower
