I’m excited to share these hanging tents with you because if you like treehouses and camping you’ll probably love this. Yes, camping in the trees would be awesome, but how? Check this out… it’s a tree tent called the RooMoon made by the Hanging Tent Company. It takes tent camping to the next level (literally). Handcrafted and designed by graduate student, Rufus Martin in Dorset, England. Since he presented this at Byrson School as a final project it has been his full-time business since. So how is this contraption made?
The outside material is a durable canvas that can stand any weather. Flooring is made of lightweight pine and very portable just like the entire tent itself. Each board attaches together making it easy to roll up and is used as a carrying case for the frame and accessories. The frame is made of steel rods that are strong and weatherproof. Collapses down in to a car-sized package making transporting very easy for camping and festivals. The designer says, “the tent is capable of lifting over 1 ton with ease. The user needs only to run the lightweight pulley chain through their hands to be lifted into the canopies.”
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Spherical Tent for Glamping in the Tree Tops
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Hidden down a private path filled with lush greenery and trees you will find this cute cottage in Sausalito, California.
Featured on Apartment Therapy and winner of the Teeny Tiny division in the Small Cool Contest, Beth made this small cottage picture-worthy as you will see below.
Imagine being just 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco in this cozy little cottage… Well, that’s home for Beth.
I think it’s such a gem. And she has decorated her cottage in a fun-artistic-bright way.
Beth says, “Being teeny-tiny is never about living small. It’s about making it work.”
As you tour through the cottage below you will see she has managed to bring so much to this small space.
I can not help but love the outdoor ‘Alice in Wonderland’ dining area which you can see below.
Cozy Small Cottage in California with Outdoor Dining
Images: Apartment Therapy
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It’s not tiny. It’s not micro. But, it’s just right in my opinion. I’m talking about this modern loft apartment I found on Archello.
I really love the modern style of loft apartments. So naturally when I saw this one I knew I must share. Because sharing is caring right?
There is no real story I could find to go with these pictures except that an architect conceptualized this project into what you see below.
They maximized the use of space by having a guest bathroom downstairs, adding storage under the stairs, a soft bed in the living area and sleeping loft with another bathroom upstairs.
I’m not sure on the exact square footage but if I had to guess it would be around 700 sq ft?
Take a look below and let me know what you think.
Modern Loft Apartment with Built-in Storage under Staircase
Images © Vietsun Solution Architects
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When the architects, Specht Harpman, were presented with a project to renovate this 425 sq ft apartment they didn’t realize it would be their most unusual project yet.
The way the apartment was laid out was odd for the amount of space it had. In addition the ceilings went up vertically 25 feet with access to the rooftop terrace.
The four level loft plan brought a solution to this modern micro apartment. It was inventive and creative.
Each loft flowed from one level to the next making the feel of the apartment very open and inviting.
The first level is the entry to the apartment plus the kitchen. Just a few stairs up is the main living area, above the living area would be the sleeping space with a cantilevered bed pavilion.
The final stairs lead up to the garden rooftop terrace. Perfect for a small dog!
Check out the built-in storage on the stairs of the lower level. Looks like plenty of space to store all your necessitates, right?
And don’t forget about the bathroom…it’s located just under the staircase.
4-Level Flowing Modern Micro Loft Apartment with Rooftop Garden Terrace
Images © Specht Harpman
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Don’t be fooled by the sleekness of the outside because the inside of this modern small home is full of light.
Like a stack of modern lego blocks this small house looks very boxy yet when you go inside all the rooms are very open, bright with plenty of windows and overall just spacious.
It was designed this way so when the entire family is in the house they could all easily spend time together. The living room is the main space and every other room besides the bathroom open up to the living area.
There are many small gardens or terraces that bring in natural light and give the small children extra space to play outside which I like. Also- I’m curious- do you consider a family of four living in 964 square feet ‘living small’?
Family with 2 Kids Living In 964 Sq. Ft. Modern Small Home
Images © Iwan Baan and Ken’ichi Suzuki
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Check out this modern tiny studio designed as a ‘granny flat’ for visiting family members. In 2012 an Australian family had this studio designed by Taft|Studio for Architecture.
The family wanted to give their parents a nice place to stay while visiting for long summers. This allowed them to stay longer and feel more comfortable staying for months while their grandchildren were out of school.
They made the open living area include a small kitchen and dining table, along with plenty of cabinets. Take a close look at the colorful back splash in the kitchen area. It’s made from stacked Legos with a piece of glass over it. Cool, right?
Nestled inside is also a compact bedroom and bathroom. Giving them plenty of privacy away from the main living house. The studio is connected to the main house by a deck with a covered veranda.
In my eyes I could live in this small space without a doubt.
There is a glass skylight that reaches the length of the tiny studio providing more natural light throughout. Also gives beautiful garden views surrounding the studio. The more windows/light the better in my opinion.
Australian Outback Tiny Studio called ‘The Pod’
Images © Shantanu Starick/Taft|Studio for Architecture
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The purpose of this off grid tiny house was to offer young couples or millennials the ability to live outside the hustle and bustle of the big city.
To have the ability to live off grid in a tiny house while being more environmentally friendly is the idea here.
Initially research was collected to see what young people wanted.
Data showed not everyone was completely ready to move off-the-grid. Or to even live in a smaller space.
The goal behind this design was to get young couples comfortable with the idea of living small, simple, but not completely off-the-grid.
Tiny House Designed for the Environmental-Friendly Millennial Generation
Images © Jordan Spuck via Simple Solar Homesteading
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I can’t help being excited about shipping container tiny homes especially this one you’re about to see which is in Southern Portugal.
I guess it’s the bright color that attracted me to it at first. Then the modern flair the structure has that made me want to share it with you. What a beaut!
The architect Arnold Aarssen from Studio Arte envisions a new way of living using re-purposed containers. Even if it’s just a starter home for young people, a guest house, bed & breakfast, backyard office or art studio.
Made from an old shipping container this 40-foot structure, “could be a great economical living solution”, says Aarssen.
And the main living space is quite spacious while the outdoor terrace provides an inviting atmosphere to hang out in nature. In this model there is one bathroom and an outdoor kitchen.
Shipping Container is Converted into 320 Sq. Ft. Tiny House
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Straight out of a storybook this sweet little whimsical cottage is a dream come true for Sue Corl and her husband Ron.
The cottages’ design, look and feel was based on Sue’s childhood dream of having a tiny cottage just like Rudolph, Hermey & Yukon Cornelius (from the Classic cartoon Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer).
Thus the name of their tiny home, “The Rudolph Cottage“.
Ron and Sue have been living tiny for over 28 years. After living in a 200 sq. ft. travel trailer for seven years with their two cats and a large dog they decided it was time to up-size (or should I say ‘right-size’?).
So they bought 30 acres of beautiful lush woodland amongst the largest Amish community in central Ohio.
Then they spent over 2 years gathering the perfect materials to create this whimsical fantasy tiny house Sue always dreamed of.
Let’s check it out while I tell you the rest of their very inspiring simple living story…
Couple Build Their Own 520 Sq. Ft. Cottage to Upsize from 200 Sq. Ft. Trailer
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