Tiny Houses

Tragically, Derek lost his mother when he was 18 years old. He got around $40,000 from her life insurance and was able to use that money to purchase his $26,000 home on wheels. Now he feels like his home is an extension of her. Derek immediately painted his home a variety of bold, wonderful colors [...]

When Jessica’s daughter flew the coop, she was left in a big house alone and was ready to make her tiny home dreams come true. So Jessica first bought and renovated a houseboat. Then she got a short bus. Then she purchased this old tool shed with plans to transform it into an Airbnb. You [...]

The 34′ Casa Mia shines with its two-bedroom loft that allows for full walking headroom, making it much more like a second floor. You climb the staircase from the kitchen and first enter the smaller bedroom, which has a full wall of separation from the following room that can fit a king bed. Another great [...]

If you have the right climate, outdoor living space is the perfect way to maximize a tiny house, as you can see with the deck on this 33 ft. tiny home. The “Solace” model from Cocoon Tiny Homes features a double loft with more-than-usual headroom. There’s a U-shaped kitchen on one end of the house, [...]

We have a new (to us) tiny house builder to introduce today — Cocoon Tiny Homes in New Zealand. The family-owned-and-operated business specializes in steel-frame structures, like their 39′ Serenity model that features a first-floor bedroom with its own sliding doors. The other end of the THOW has a full U-shaped kitchen bursting with cabinets, [...]

Scott and Susan Burbank are a retired couple who decided to build their own Freightliner motorhome because, at 6’8″ tall, Scott simply couldn’t be comfortable in most standardized motorhomes. So they acquired a retired semi-truck and spent 14 months converting it into their dream home on wheels. The truck was originally just an empty shell [...]

If you’re looking to build a detached accessory dwelling unit in Seattle, the city has a list of pre-approved construction plans. This can streamline the permitting process, as all you need to do is pick a plan and connect with the designer. There are plans available in various sizes, from 288 square feet to 1000 [...]

This couple and their dog have been living in this amazing vintage 1964 Avion Trailer. It was a DIY conversion, and Keaton (a woodworker) stripped the RV down to the shell and framing, and completely overhauled the interior. After spending a few years enjoying this tiny space, the couple is ready to purchase a home [...]

Abodu is a startup that specializes in building ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. These are small homes that are built on a concrete foundation and are designed to blend in with the main house. The backyard cottages are often used as rentals or extensions of the main home for family members. Abodu has already built [...]

This tiny house by Koru Cabins in New Zealand is the perfect option for those wanting to downsize or live a more minimalist lifestyle. Measuring just 9×2.7m (29.5 x 8.85ft), this tiny home is packed with features and can be customized to your own needs and preferences. Some of the key features include fully insulated [...]

You’re going to love this tiny house from Baluchon in France. Built as a full-time residence for their client, David, it has everything from an oven to a nifty loft office so he can work from home. The home can be heated by a mini wood stove, and the table moves around as needed. What’s [...]

This is the 28-ft. Halcyon Tiny House on Wheels by Fritz Tiny Homes. They are based out of Alberta, Canada, and are offering this semi-custom model with three different variations. This particular tiny house has a creative sofa that converts into bunk beds which seems really useful. Let us know what you think about this [...]

In 2018, Nicole and Jamie began building their DIY tiny house to own a home in the high-cost-of-living state of Massachusetts. It took them about 2 years and $30,000 to complete the build, and they have been loving living there ever since. The home features shou sugi ban siding and an adorable arched doorway that [...]

Mike started to realize he used very little of his larger Portland home and was ready to downsize. His new park model tiny home in Durango has two loft bedrooms and a ground floor bedroom with high ceilings. The bathroom is also incredibly spacious, with a shower you could dance in! The living room and [...]

Mike Perkins has been a general contractor for 40 years, and in his spare time, he built this lovely 26′ THOW. It took him about 9 months to complete. It features a shed-style roof, a double-loft layout, and a spacious bathroom. He is asking $84,500 and the tiny house is located in Manchaca, Texas. What [...]

This is one of the latest custom builds by Tiny Heirloom. It didn’t have a name so I dubbed it “Green Bean” based on the lovely green board and batten on the exterior. Combined with a pop of cedar in the middle, it looks like it’d be perfectly at home on a woodland lot. The [...]

Pretty sure we’ve never seen this many coffee-making apparatuses in a tiny home before, but for this coffee-loving couple and their two kids, it’s a must! They run a family-owned coffee distribution/pop-up cart so of course, they need a spot to try out all the varieties. Below, we have a video tour of the family’s [...]