A woman known as the “Yurt Lady” has been living in a yurt at 9,300 feet elevation in rural Colorado for several years. Her property sits on 10 acres adjacent to a national forest, where she documents her experience transitioning from conventional housing to yurt living.
Design Details
Location: Rural Colorado, 9,300 feet elevation
Property: 10 acres adjacent to national forest
Current Yurt: 16′ diameter (trial size)
Planned Yurt: 30′ diameter (under construction)
Background: Transitioned from oversized conventional home
This ceiling hideaway bed offers an alternative to Murphy beds for small spaces. The bed floats in the middle of the room when in use, then lifts electronically into the ceiling during the day, transforming the sleeping area into open living space.
Design Details
Type: Electric ceiling lift bed
Operation: Electronic lift system
Storage Position: Concealed in ceiling
Ceiling Treatment: Decorative paneling and lighting when stored
Best For: Studios and small apartments with flat ceilings
Alternative: Murphy beds work better for tiny houses with sloped roofs
This yurt village at Herston Camp Site in Swanage, Dorset, UK features authentic Mongolian yurts (gers) made in Mongolia. The village offers six yurts of various sizes, each equipped with traditional furnishings and wood-burning stoves.
Design Details
Location: Herston Camp Site, Washpond Lane, Swanage, Dorset, UK
Yurt Count: Six yurts in various sizes
Construction: Authentic Mongolian-made gers
Insulation: Traditional felt
Heating/Cooking: Wood-burning stoves
Furnishings: Table, double futon bed, two single futons per yurt
The Cook ‘n Roll concept by designer Zivile Januskaityte combines multiple kitchen functions into a single compact unit. This all-in-one appliance includes a cooktop, dishwasher, sink, storage, oven, and sanitizer within a small table-sized footprint.
