This micro hobby house on wheels demonstrates how a small trailer can serve multiple purposes for hobbyists, artists, and craftspeople. Built on a 5-foot by 6-foot two-wheeled trailer, it functions as portable storage, a mobile workspace, or a vendor booth at events.
This Florida studio apartment demonstrates how thoughtful furniture selection and minor decorations can transform a small space into a comfortable home. The design focuses on functionality while maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere.
Design Details
Location: Florida
Type: Studio apartment
Key Features: Open floor plan, mini kitchen, combined living/sleeping area
Design Approach: Strategic furniture placement and minimal decorations
Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of Tiny Yellow House and RelaxShax built this micro cabin called the “Box Lady” using 35% salvaged materials for just $178. The design serves multiple purposes including emergency shelter, flea market displays, camping, and storage.
Design Details
Builder: Derek Diedricksen (Tiny Yellow House / RelaxShax)
PorterFanna Architecture renovated this New York studio apartment for a family with a small child. The 12-foot 6-inch ceilings provided enough height for a sleeping loft and second-level storage, effectively doubling the usable space.
Design Details
Architect: PorterFanna Architecture
Location: Brooklyn Heights, New York
Building History: Former St. John’s University Law School (converted to residential 1981)
The first level includes a living room, dining area, closets, full bathroom, kitchen, entertainment center, small library, play area, and a child’s room nestled in an alcove.
The Small House Book by Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company provides comprehensive guidance on tiny house design, construction, and living. The book covers floor plans, building techniques, and the philosophy behind small-scale residential architecture.
About the Book
Author: Jay Shafer
Company: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
Topics: Tiny house design, construction, floor plans
Chrysler developed the Imperial Mobile Executive concept car based on the 1966 Imperial Crown coupe, demonstrating early ideas for mobile office space. The vehicle included a telephone, folding table, swiveling front passenger seat for in-car meetings, and various office equipment built into the center armrest.
Design Details
Base Vehicle: 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
Concept Name: Imperial Mobile Executive
Passenger Capacity: 4 (reclining rear seats)
Office Features: Telephone, typewriter, folding table, small television
Special Feature: Front passenger seat swivels 180 degrees
The Lovestruck is a house truck converted from an old horsebox, now available as a unique rental accommodation at Swallowtail Hill Farm in Rye, Sussex, England. The vintage-style conversion combines gypsy caravan aesthetics with modern amenities, sleeping up to four people.
Design Details
Name: The Lovestruck
Location: Swallowtail Hill Farm, Rye, Sussex, England
Original Vehicle: Horsebox
Style: Gypsy caravan / vintage aesthetic
Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4 people
Features: Small kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom with shower
This cordwood cabin retreat demonstrates how natural building techniques create beautiful, functional tiny spaces. The unique structure features cordwood construction with decorative bottles, large windows, and a matching outhouse companion building.
Design Details
Construction: Cordwood with decorative bottles
Materials: Recycled and reclaimed
Purpose: Writing, reading, and day retreat
Features: Large windows, custom screen door, built-in refrigerator
Companion Structure: Matching outhouse (The Wee Wee House)
Car camping offers one of the most economical ways to travel long distances. This station wagon conversion demonstrates how a standard vehicle can be transformed into a mobile sleeping space for road trips.