The Tumbleweed Epu is an 89 square foot tiny house designed for mobility. Built on a dual axle trailer, this compact design includes an actual porch, a kitchen in the rear, an open main room with a built-in desk, and a sleeping loft above.
Design Details
- Manufacturer: Tumbleweed Houses
- Model: Epu
- Size: 89 square feet
- Trailer: Dual axle
- Layout: Kitchen in rear, open main room with built-in desk
- Sleeping: Upstairs loft
- Features: Front porch
Dimensions and Floor Plan
Exterior with Front Porch
Photo credits: Tumbleweed Houses
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The Tumbleweed XS House is one of the smallest tiny house designs at just 65 square feet. This ultra-compact dwelling includes a kitchenette with marine-style fireplace, a main living area, and a sleeping loft with closet space.
Going this small has its benefits: the house is easy to park, tow, and maneuver. It also requires a less expensive trailer and is easier to build and move than larger models.
Design Details
- Manufacturer: Tumbleweed Houses
- Model: XS House
- Size: 65 square feet
- Construction: Towable on trailer
- Kitchen: Kitchenette with marine-style fireplace
- Sleeping: Loft with closet space and window
- Status: Plans no longer available
Exterior View
Photo credits: Tumbleweed Houses
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This 400 square foot studio apartment in New York City demonstrates how architecture training can transform a small space. The renovation features thoughtful flooring, a cohesive color palette, clever storage solutions, and an efficient layout.
Design Details
- Location: New York City
- Size: 400 square feet
- Type: Studio apartment renovation
- Designer: Owner with architecture background
- Features: Custom bed with under-storage, open shelving, efficient layout
- Storage: Shoes and even a kayak stored under the custom bed
Living and Sleeping Area
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The Hobbit Yurt is a handmade 12-foot yurt available for rental at Wowo Campsite in Essex, England. This cozy structure was hand-built by a local craftsman and features a double bed, making it suitable for one couple seeking a romantic getaway.
Design Details
- Location: Wowo Campsite, Essex, England
- Size: 12 feet diameter
- Construction: Handmade by local craftsman
- Capacity: One couple (double bed only)
- Setting: Secluded wooded area called Tipi Trail
- Amenities: Private fire pit next to river, adjacent open field
- Season: Available year-round, heats quickly for winter camping
Exterior View
Rustic Construction Details
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Mindful Living has been building unique round homes since 1982, evolving the ancient yurt concept into modern wooden structures with state-of-the-art craftsmanship. Their designs range from compact 158 square foot structures to larger family homes approaching 1,000 square feet.
Design Details
- Builder: Mindful Living (Yurtworks)
- Established: 1982
- Construction: Wooden yurt structures
- Smallest Model: Wolf Creek 1 (158 sq ft, 13′ diameter)
- McKenzie Series: 669-912 sq ft (24′-29′ diameter)
- Delivery: Shipped as finished product
About Mindful Living’s Approach
From their company description:
Mindful Living began the business of building unique round homes in 1982. Now, a quarter century later, it has expanded and evolved to become the established business it is today. The conception, implementation and achievement of our homes depends on each individual in the team, and because our homes are essentially shipped as a finished product, we have exact standards of quality and excellence. We’ve adapted our business practice to accommodate the needs of our clients, so that what Genghis Khan started hundreds of years ago Mindful Living has refined into state-of-the-art craftsmanship; efficient, affordable and exceptional.
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Dan Louche designed and built a tiny house for his mother after she experienced health problems from mold in her previous home. This interview covers his design decisions, the build process, and advice for first-time builders.
Design Details
- Builder: Dan Louche
- Dimensions: 8′ x 20′
- Foundation: Trailer
- Layout: Single level (no sleeping loft)
- Features: Large dormers front and back for headroom
- Design Priority: Accessibility for older resident
Interview: Dan Louche on Building a Tiny House
Photos Courtesy of Dan Louche
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This gypsy wagon-style trailer converts the traditional caravan concept into a mobile spa, featuring a sauna and jacuzzi on wheels. Designed by Harriet Hone, the concept addresses a practical challenge for tiny house communities: providing wellness amenities that don’t fit in compact living spaces.
Design Details
- Designer: Harriet Hone
- Style: Gypsy wagon / caravan
- Foundation: Trailer (towable)
- Features: Sauna, jacuzzi, spa facilities
- Application: Tiny house communities, mobile wellness services
Mobile Spa Exterior
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The Camping Cocoon from DH Log Cabins resembles a miniature A-frame house, creating a compact shelter suitable for camping, backyard retreats, home offices, or hobby spaces. The distinctive shape provides weather-shedding roof coverage while maintaining a small footprint.
Design Details
- Manufacturer: DH Log Cabins (UK)
- Style: A-frame / cocoon shape
- Features: Built-in corner seats on front porch
- Windows: Window in door, window in back
- Uses: Camping shelter, garden office, hobby room, meditation space
- Availability: United Kingdom
Cocoon Cabin Exterior
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Architecture firm SelgasCano designed their studio as a partially submerged structure in a forest outside Madrid. The office sits half-buried in the woodland floor with a curved transparent roof that brings the surrounding trees into the workspace.
Design Details
- Architect: SelgasCano (José Selgas and Lucía Cano)
- Location: Forest near Madrid, Spain
- Type: Architecture studio / office
- Construction: Partially underground with curved transparent roof
- Photography: Iwan Baan
Forest Office Exterior
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