In the bustling metropolitan area of Old Town Chicago is this cute cottage. It’s home to David Hawkanson, executive director of the Steppenwolf Theater Company. In early 2007, shortly after becoming the executive director, Hawkanson realized it was time to put down some roots in the town. With the help of a local real estate [...]
Simple Living
753 Sq. Ft. Creative Brooklyn Loft with a View
Today I ran into a modern yet creative small space I think you’ll like. Check out Ryan and Tony’s funky and cool Brooklyn loft with a view. They share this space with roommates. Ryan says, “That’s how we afford this cool place. Sometimes there’s just two of us here, other times four or five.” There are [...]
Charming Tiny Bungalow by Creative Cottages
I’m excited to share this charming tiny bungalow with you today. It’s designed and built by Creative Cottages in Freeport, Maine. I’m not sure of the exact square footage of this home but it looks like just a one-bedroom and one bathroom with a kitchen and living room. They call it the “Oceanside Retreat”. I [...]
Travis and Brittany’s 204 Sq. Ft. Tiny House
Do you remember Travis and Brittany Pyke? I shared their tiny house with you about a year ago (you can check it out here). Since then their awesome 204 sq. ft. humble home has been on the popular TV show, Tiny House Nation. Give yourself a tour around this tiny house below. I think you’re going to [...]
Scott and Tania’s 485 Sq. Ft. Backyard Cottage
After newlyweds, Scott and Tania, traveled to Asia for their honeymoon they returned to Vancouver, Canada to build their ‘pint-sized’ house. This 485 sq. ft. cottage is their home that was built in Tania’s parents backyard. The rules in that particular area allow for small houses to be built in the alley way. Usually as [...]
Modern Cabin in the Brazilian Rainforest
Situated within the rainforest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this modern home has views of the near by flowing river. The architect designed this 753 sq ft cabin with two giant stone walls, steel, glass and wood. The cabin is slightly elevated off the ground which protects the home from the humid and rainy environment. The [...]
Unique Recreational Lake House Cabin
I want to share with you this 226 sq. ft. lake house cabin that’s situated on a narrow island in Loosdrecht Lake in the Netherlands. This island is so small it’s barely wide enough to fit the house! When building the lake house the architects kept in mind the location which is on a nature [...]