Tess and Joel needed someplace to call their own in 2020 when they had to return to Australia. Joel’s parents own a stunning piece of property in South Australia, and let the couple put their DIY tiny house on the lot. The exterior is painted like a giant wave, which mimics the curved roofline that offers both visual interest and headroom in the loft.
As avid cooks, they didn’t sacrifice on kitchen appliances. Everything is full-sized so they can easily make the meals they love! The majority of the materials for this home were reclaimed from a house demolition, so they were able to keep the costs at under $25,000 AUD or $16,000 USD. Truly incredible!
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The Sea Pod in Australia w/ Outdoor Shower
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Jonathan lives in this amazing tiny house on wheels that he built nearly four years ago. He spent a couple of years using it for full-time travel around France and Europe with his former girlfriend, and now lives in it stationary (although he is still searching for land).
It has a lovely front porch with a swing, a solar array, and the coolest soapstone sink! The design closely resembles early Tumbleweed models, so it feels a bit nostalgic. Enjoy our interview with Jonathan below!
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His Lovely, Off-Grid Traditional-Style THOW
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Brandon loves adventure sports and was a carpenter by trade, and van life gave him the chance to explore the rest of the country before he officially settles down. While he misses the space his apartment had — especially for all his sporting equipment — he thinks the trade-off of being outdoors so much and exploring new places is worth it.
Even with his experience building, Brandon still thinks he spent more time on YouTube than he did building the van! It was a learning curve, but he’s better for it. And he found a clever way to include a shower. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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His Modern-Yet-Beachy Van Conversion
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After living in Colombia, Geoffrey was hesitant to return to “normal” life when he moved back to France. But a tiny house? That he built himself with reclaimed materials for under $20,000? Now that sounded like a project right up his alley.
And he did an amazing job making his home on wheels! It’s an ingenious design with a super cool living room area that’s modular and fits all his dining, gaming, and working needs. Just wait until you tour the space!
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He Put a Faucet in His Bedroom!
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Kyle and Stephanie first got into vanlife to escape the city. It was more of a weekend van that they built out on the fly. But that experience equipped them to create this amazing second rig, which they worked on tirelessly for 8 months. Kyle’s previous work in sculpture prepared him to make some of the most gorgeous DIY cabinets we’ve seen!
They store all their gear on the back of the van with lockers and racks because they chose to use the “garage” space as a dinette. Their DIY elevator bed system makes getting ready for bedtime easy. In the bathroom, you’ll find a shower and composting toilet, and they have more counterspace than nearly any van we’ve featured. Enjoy the tour!
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Biking, Skiing, Cooking, and Loving Life w/ their Sprinter!
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When David got inspired by prepping and off-grid living, he wanted to move out of Hong Kong. He and Lizzie compromised and moved to Australia to build a tiny house on wheels. Eventually, they found an incredible off-grid property to move to, where they are making a self-sufficient haven!
We had the privilege of interviewing Lizzie and David about their experience, so be sure to read their story and enjoy the photo tour of their space. You can follow their journey on Instagram!
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Couple Builds DIY Tiny House to Become More Self-Sufficient
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Veerle was at University when her mental and physical health needed a break. While she could move back home, she needed her own space and the housing market was pricing her out of an apartment. That’s when she got the idea to build a tiny home in her parents’ backyard!
Her 75-square-foot cottage was once a construction shed with an adorable curved roof and big double doors to welcome you inside. They painted, built in a bed and a kitchen, and added electricity — and in 55 days she had a home sweet home. Enjoy the tour of her space and be sure to read her story below!
- Veerle, a university student, faced mental and physical health challenges and decided to take a break from studying and move back home.
- She built a 75-square-foot tiny home in her parents’ backyard, transforming a construction shed into a cozy cottage with a bed, kitchen, and electricity in just 55 days.
- Living in this tiny house provided Veerle with a safe space for healing, a connection to nature, and personal development, positively impacting her mental health and well-being.
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Her Shed to Cottage Tiny Home! Just 75 Square Feet!
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Chloe is an amazing teenager in Georgia who built a tiny house on wheels with her dad! The home sits on a standard utility trailer and includes a twin-sized bed, mini table, and Mr. Buddy heater to keep her warm and cozy.
In the videos below, you can watch her build the home from start to finish, and you can also enjoy a “Thanksgiving” meal with her — cooked in her tiny space. Let us know what you’re thankful for in the comments, and Happy Thanksgiving from Tiny House Talk to you!
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Her Tiny Home on a Utility Trailer: Full Build Video
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Harrie and Joe live outside London in an incredible tiny house on wheels they built with the help of Harrie’s dad, Mick, who had just retired from carpentry a day before they presented the idea of building a tiny home on wheels! They started in September 2019 and pushed to complete the build during that initial 12-week lockdown of 2020.
Joe is an actor who travels with a show, while Harrie is a voice actor for audiobooks. While most people in their line of work need multiple jobs to stay afloat, their tiny house allows them to do the work they love and keep costs down. And just wait until you see the inside! It may be one of the most gorgeous DIY builds we’ve ever featured.
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This Might be the Most Ingenious DIY Build We’ve Seen
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