Check out this 236 sq. ft. zen teahouse that can easily be a backyard office or guest retreat.
The owner of the zen teahouse was a internationally known architect, Pietro Belluschi, who was known during his lifetime for designing skyscrapers and churches with steeples in Portland, Oregon.
His son, Anthony Belluschi, has now restored the original 1944 tiny house into what you see below.
Pietro used to use it for reading architect plans, drafting, napping and as a simple getaway in his own back yard.
Inside the zen teahouse you will find three defined sections that are separated by sliding shoji screen doors.
This is to separate the kitchen from the bathroom and living/sleeping area.
Would you make a backyard office like this? Or could you live in a space like this full time?
236 Sq. Ft. Zen Teahouse in Portland
Images © Blaine Covert/Oregon Live
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Is it possible to live in a tiny house on wheels with two kids? Well, of course it is.
Check out Nathan and Sarah and their two kids, Emma & Ethan, who are building a 24′ tiny house on wheels.
After attending a two-day Tumbleweed workshop they were so inspired and ready to start building a home for themselves.
With no building experience what so ever they purchased the plans and the trailer to build the Cypress 24 from Tumbleweed.
Thanks to the help and support of family and friends they are able to make this happen.
Follow their journey (Tiny House on a Farm) as they continue to build their tiny house on wheels that will soon be their awesome home.
Home is where the heart is no matter how big or tiny the house.
Family of 4 Build Tiny House on a Farm
Images © Tiny House on a Farm
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Here is a great modern tiny house on wheels you can now vacation in.
Check out Jennifer & Adam’s newly constructed tiny house in East Nashville, centrally located between the Nashville Skyline and Opryland.
It’s a 185 sq. ft. home that can comfortably sleep 3-4 people with a queen mattress in the sleeping loft and a fold out couch downstairs.
There is a nice deck and outdoor space for hanging out by the fire pit.
See what you think for this modern tiny house on wheels.
185 Sq. Ft. Nashville Modern Tiny House
Images © Airbnb
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Have you ever dreamed of taking a road trip across the United States? Meet Steven and Lindsey, these two young travelers did just that.
After living in Florida for one year they decided to head home, to Oregon, but not without a few detours along the way.
They purchased a 1984 Blue Bird Bus and converted it into their home on wheels.
After completely transforming the interior of the bus using reclaimed materials they were ready to hit the open road.
Have a look below at their adventure and the transformation of this 1984 Blue Bird bus.
Young Couple Travel U.S. in Converted 1984 Blue Bird Bus
Images © New Oregon Trail
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We love when we find people who are out there really living their dream and making things happen!
I want you to meet John and Amy of Tiny House of the South.
They are building a 24 ft tiny house on wheels. Why? So they can live debt free, travel and to live the life they dream of.
It all began for them in 2010 when Amy saw Jay Shafer’s blog that inspired them to build a tiny house on wheels of their own. The sheer beauty and simplicity of the whole tiny living idea was fascinating to Amy and soon, John, too.
“Once she stumbled across the tiny house movement, Amy realized that it could be a way to build a better future. Her conviction for a simpler way of life was the infectious catalyst to start living the tiny dream, and now she works to share that dream with anyone who will listen.” – Tiny House of the South
They attended a hands-on workshop with Dan Louche of Tiny Home Builders. And by 2013, they began saving and planning to build the ultimate tiny house on wheels for themselves.
The tiny house is not done yet but we can continue to follow the progress on their website and Instagram.
Couple Build 24 Ft. Tiny House on Wheels
Images © Tiny House of the South
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It’s the simplicity of this small house that draws me to share it with you. The way the space is open with no hallways maximizes the living area of the entire home.
This particular casita (translates to: cottage or small home) is home to the resident caretaker of the vineyard on the property.
It’s part of a larger renovation project soon to come. You have all the basics here: a kitchen, dining area with living space, two bedrooms and bathroom. What do you think of this simple small house?
753 Sq. Ft. Cottage in Portugal’s Duoro Valley Vineyard
Image © Jose Campos
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Is it a shipping container converted into a modern small house? Nope, it’s a 550 sq. ft. modern prefabricated house located in Alicante, Spain.
Combining the collaborated efforts of architect, Daniel Martí i Pérez of DMP Arquitectura and designers, Jurgen Van Weereld and Karin Giesberts, they created and built this house.
They decided to build this prototype prefab house to test their ideas for more sustainable and affordable housing. By using light weight prefabricated panels they help speed up the construction process by not having to use heavy equipment or tons of labor.
To keep cost low they went with a rectangular shaped house which at first I thought it was a shipping container.
In this small space they managed to fit a master bedroom, second room/study, bathroom and kitchen. With of course plenty of outdoor space for hanging out or dining al fresco.
550 Sq. Ft. Modern Prefab House in Spain
Images © Architect Daniel Martí i Pérez of DMP Arquitectura
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This one-person off grid cross shaped tiny cabin is a prototype Tbilisi, Georgia based architect, Dachi Papuashvili designed.
This type of dwelling could be used as a spiritual retreat, writer’s getaway or off grid cabin.
The design consist of two insulted shipping containers that would be clad with wood.
It would be a four-level structure with special areas for writing, meditation, rest, storage and cooking.
The cabin would also have a composting toilet, rain water collection, and solar panels to make it completely off grid.
Let’s take a look at this off grid tiny cabin one might call hOMe. 🙂
Spiritual Cross Shaped Off Grid Tiny Cabin Design
Images © Dachi Papuashvili
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Located in the Hype Park historic district of Tampa this two-story garage was designed and built by Historic Shed.
They completely renovated the existing one-story garage to include what you see now, a two-story one car garage with a 240 sq. ft. cottage.
As you will see in the pictures below the cottage is nicely done with wood flooring and big enough for a guest house, mother-in-law suite or at-home office.
Would you add a tiny cottage above your garage? If so what would you use it for?
Two-Story Garage with 240 Sq. Ft. Cottage
Images © Historic Shed
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