While I’m partial to wood-built “yurts,” the traditional Mongolian home was a tent that could be easily moved. The yurt below looks very similar to those original yurts, and the off-grid vacation spot will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. It sits on 35.5 private acres in the Great Plains of Colorado [...]
Tiny House Designs
From Van Life to Tiny House: Ally and Truman’s Off-Grid Gooseneck Build
Ally and Truman started their alternative living journey in college, converting a 1999 Ford Econoline van into a camper and taking it on a 10-week road trip across the US and Canada. When they returned, they couldn’t imagine going back to conventional apartment living—so they built a tiny house on wheels from scratch. Their gooseneck [...]
32×10 Big Bertha Tiny Home Sleeps 6!
It’s always amazing how much more spacious the 10-foot-wide tiny homes feel compared to the 8-foot-wide ones, and this “Big Bertha” from Indigo River Tiny Homes is no exception. You especially feel it in the U-shaped kitchen on the far end of the tiny home. The primary bedroom is a loft with standing room around [...]
DIY Shed-to-Cabin Conversion: Two-Bedroom Alaska Retreat with Covered Porch
Explore this DIY shed-to-cabin conversion in Alaska featuring two queen bedrooms, full bathroom, open great room, and 10′ x 24′ covered porch—all built from a shed kit by Rodney and Marcel.
Family Rebuilds with 3 Tiny Homes After California Fire
Nicole and her family lost their 2,000 sq. ft. home in California in a fire. When they found out they were $500K underinsured, they decided to pivot and purchase three tiny homes instead of rebuilding. They get to stay on their land and have adjusted well to tiny living. Her two older sons use the [...]
Health Professional’s Office Tiny Home
This 13-foot tiny house was designed as an office for a health professional, and I can hardly think of a more lovely spot to have an office visit! There’s a comfortable bench for patients, a consultation desk with sleek chairs, and even a 3/4 bathroom with a shower. A mini wood-burning stove provides warmth during [...]
Warm & Traditional 30 ft THOW: No Loft
We’ve recently seen many wonderful, functional tiny homes right around that 30-foot length. It seems to be just long enough to allow for a bed on the first floor while still including living room, kitchen, and bathroom space. There’s a small loft that would work great for storage and a lovely ceiling fan! The bathroom [...]
