When you hear of downsizing, you likely picture people leave large houses for smaller ones. But this couple went all-out and downsized from a motorhome to a Ford van.
The video below shows the motorhome that they spent a Canadian winter living in that used solar panels and batteries for power and had no running water. They used the rock climbing gym shower and washed dishes with a small water tank inside the house. It was a standard motorhome with a dinette, kitchen, and sleeping area.
They converted their new van into a home by stripping it of its seats and building a bed with storage underneath and a small table for a little cook top. Doing so allowed them to spend a summer travelling and spending nothing on heat. Watch the whole video and see how they’re doing it!
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Couple Downsize from Living in a Motorhome to Van Dwelling
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There are many ways to travel the world, and this Australian couple is doing it in a sailboat.
Their ship is called “La Vagabonde” and is 43 feet long. On deck, they can steer and sunbathe, and down beneath deck, they have sitting area, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Two solar panels and a wind generator give them power, as well as the water maker on board so they can have fresh water while out at sea. Watch the video and hear about their amazing experiences battling mother nature and enjoying warm climates around the world.
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Australian Couple Traveling the World in a Sailboat
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Think that tiny homes aren’t for families? Check out this 232 square foot tiny house on wheels that is home to two adults, two babies and a Great Dane.
From the outside, you’ll notice a beautiful rustic wooden exterior with a sloped roof on a gooseneck trailer. At one end of the trailer, you’ll see corrugated metal siding which envelopes what used to be a patio and is now the bedroom for baby Hazel and her soon-to-be baby brother.
When you go inside, you’ll find a beautiful open-concept house with a small love-seat and chair in the main living room. The color scheme consists of white and bright hues. The king-sized bed sits on the elevated portion of the trailer with underneath storage and closet space. The long kitchen lies against the front wall and includes an oven and four-burner stove, a smaller refrigerator, a microwave and a dishwasher. The butcher block counter tops allow plenty of cooking space. Lastly, the bathroom includes a stunning tile shower with a rainwater shower head.
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Family of 5 Living in 232 Sq. Ft. Tiny House on Wheels
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This is a window-filled modern tiny cabin on wheels by Tiny Heirloom.
Outside, you’ll notice muted orange clapboards against a bright blue door. An exposed deck comes off the front of the house with access via sliders.
When you go inside, you’ll feel warm and cozy because of the dark colors. The kitchen is just opposite of the sliders and includes steel blue cabinets and a unique under-cabinet window to allow natural light into the space. In the bathroom you’ll find a cool metal wash-basin tub. Unlike many tiny trailers, this one has sleeping for up to four, with floating bunks and loft bedroom with a queen bed.
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Modern Tiny Cabin on Wheels by Tiny Heirloom
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This is a tiny and cozy off-grid home that is perfectly reminiscent of a Hobbit-like cave.
Outside, you’ll see a curved roof line over two double doors that open wide to make the inside and outside living space one. From the front of the house you have views of a lily-pad-filled pond that includes a wonderful footbridge. The owner says he’s spent 40 years creating the space.
In the center of the circular interior you’ll find a large round table with benches. The ceilings feature amazing stone work and a cozy bed is tucked in the curve of one wall. Exposed wooden beams square off areas of the house. In the kitchen area at the back of the house you can pull down a wooden cabinet door to expose a wine rack. A built-in kitchen chest stands against the wall and looks like a piece of history. You can cook over an elaborate wood-burning stove complete with cast iron dishware, or sit and study at a wooden desk near the front wall. Watch the entire video for a full tour of this tiny abode.
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Off-Grid Hobbit-like Cave Home Built into a Hillside
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This is a modern 800 sq. ft. Laneway home in Vancouver by Lanefab Design/Build. Outside, you’ll notice a mixture of textures including a stone facade, grey concrete siding, and wooden accents. One of the coolest features of this house are collapsible doors that allow the inside and outside to become one in the warmer months. The multi-level patio area allows for plenty of space to relax or entertain.
When you go inside, you’ll find a kitchen with shiny red lower cabinets and bright white walls. There’s even an under-the-floor Jacuzzi tub. The master bedroom has built-in storage and a queen bed, and the bathroom includes a wall to wall mirror and globular white sinks.
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Modern 800-square-foot Small House?
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This is one couple’s wonderful “Wandering on Wheels” tiny home.
Outside, you’ll notice two-tone wooden siding that encapsulates this THOW. It’s a fifth-wheel design that allows for a partially lofted sleeping area. Twin french doors lead from the outside in.
When you go inside, you’ll find unlike the dark wood on the exterior, the panels on the walls and ceilings are a beautiful cream color which makes the tiny space look open and inviting. Up above some under-the-bed storage is the “bedroom” which has no wall, but a few steps that lead to a queen-sized bed. A couch sits in the living room which flows into the kitchen. There you’ll find floating shelves that allow for open storage of dishware. The bathroom sits at the very end of the house and includes a very nifty corrugated metal shower with a pebble floor.
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Couple’s Wandering on Wheels Tiny Home
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Do you love tiny homes but want one with modern style and high-end finishes? Then I think love this modern tiny house with a rooftop balcony by Tiny Heirloom.
Outside, you’ll notice a clean geometric shape with knotty pine and sleek brown textures. The house’s asymmetrical style makes it look New York chic while sitting among the trees of Oregon.
When you go inside, you’ll find grey floors, cream ceilings and light green walls all composed of wooden panels. One loft includes plenty of room for storage, and the other houses a twin-sized bed. The bathroom has a beautiful tile shower over a wooden-slat floor that looks spa-worthy. Take a step into the kitchen and you’ll find a lovely tile backsplash and butcher’s block counter.
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Modern Tiny House on Wheels by Tiny Heirloom
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This is Anita’s double-loft tiny house on wheels.
Outside, you’ll notice a shingled house with a unique half-arch roofline. Four large solar panels lie on one side of the structure to allow for off-grid power, but the house can also function fully on the grid.
When you go inside, you’ll find a beautiful Eastern-inspired space complete with a Moroccan floor couch and genuine Indian sari curtains. The kitchen includes a wall-mounted wood-stove and a copper sink, and the bathroom has a complimentary copper basin sink which Anita said was the first thing she ever bought for the house. This home has two lofts – one for sleeping and one for a living space, as well as a home office where Anita works from.
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Anita’s Stylish Double-Loft Tiny Home on Wheels
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