And boy, is it tiny 🙂 It sits quaintly in a field and graveyard in Round Top, Texas, and has become a novel stopping ground for people driving through. It doesn’t appear to be insulated, but features a decorative altar, sage-green walls and simple bench seating. Back to basics, for sure.
Enjoy the pictures and see more on Facebook, as well as read about the main altar painting and the church’s history here.
I absolutely love this home because of how much character it exudes! The stained glass windows and lighting fixtures, the beautiful woodworking on the railings, and just the overall craftsmanship of this home are to die for. Also, like many of the more recent builds I’ve seen, it includes the white walls and dark wood combo that I think is really flattering to tiny spaces.
Enjoy the pictures and then take the video tour on the last page with Small Town Throwdowns.
This is the SLEDhaus, a pre-fab small home designed as a vacation property that has no loft and can be fully off-grid.
According to SLEDhaus:
The tiny cabins called the SLEDhaus will be built with upgraded features throughout the 572 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, with an available expansion option.
Each home is built to IRC code and can be a permanent or temporary housing option that can serve as a retreat location, remote employee housing, or a park home model that can be rented on a nightly basis at any recreational resort.
They haven’t built one yet, but you can enjoy the renderings and watch the builder talk about the structure below! Plus, I included even more details after the last video.
This is the Secret History shantyboat that is part of a larger project to float major American Rivers to collect the stories of river communities. I’ve been doing it for three years now and traveled with my shantyboat over 1000 miles and talked to thousands of people about the river….
A Secret History of American River People is a project to build a collection of personal stories of people who live and work on the river from the deck of a recreated 1940s-era shantyboat over a series of epic river voyages. The project explores the issues facing current river communities, the long history of people who have lived on and adjacent to the river, and basic river ecology.
Wow! That’s incredible. He shared some great pictures of his little shanty with us that you can enjoy below. Find out more about how he built the shanty here (that post answers a lot of FAQs, so be sure to check it out).
How many people (and animals) will are living in your tiny house?
Currently, there are 2 adults (us) and an Eastern Screech Owl name Pigwidgeon.
Where do you live?
Our house is parked just South of Downtown Dallas on 20 acres.
Why did you decide to go tiny? What are you hoping to get out of living tiny?
Our decision to go tiny stemmed from many things. Leaving a smaller footprint, owning vs. renting. We had no idea where we wanted to end up so on wheels made sense so we could move when and where we wanted. And since we have lived in it for well over 2 years we have surpassed our expectations as to how it would change us. We devote so much more time on things that we enjoy doing such as: training birds, blacksmithing, gardening, baking and cooking. We save water with out Seperatt Composting toilet. We have changed to all natural shampoo’s and conditioner and use baking soda and coconut oil as our toothpaste. We have also become better communicators to each other. We don’t have the space to be mad for extended periods so we work out our problems and find ways to grow.
How did you first learn about tiny houses?
We first saw BA Norrgards house (A Bed Above My Head) in Dallas right after she built it. We fell in love and built ours the following year.
How long did it take to finish your tiny house?
Because we were on Tiny House Nation (Season 2 Finale) our house was constructed in just 8 days. I did design the entire floor plan myself during our first months of planning before the show was even a thought. But after the show paperwork was signed designer Kim Lewis made our dreams a reality. From paperwork to completion was 6 months. We weren’t allowed to be involved much with the construction but were very excited to have Lindsey’s dad (a professional builder) come out and help with the build.
How did you find a place to park and live in your tiny house?
We met Kathy Rogers of Rogers Wildlife rehabilitation center right when we decided to build. She immediately offered for us to park out on her rehab centers 20 acres and start our business. We jumped at the opportunity and have been here since.
Before going tiny, what was life like?
Life before tiny was typical American suburban life. We were renting a 1,400 sq. ft. house with a small backyard for twice what we pay now. Always working our restaurant jobs and struggling to start our business of Animal Education.
What benefits are you experiencing after going tiny?
An appreciation for quality vs quantity. Saving money. Feeling better about the life we live and the resources we use. We now really truly are living the life that we are trying to educate people about doing more!
What about some challenges?
Some of the challenges with our Tiny House is crawling around in our upstairs loft and making the bed is still a challenge today, but we are slowly getting better at it. Getting used to a composting toilet and changing it is a bit of a challenge, but after 2 years it’s becoming more normal.
What makes your tiny house special?
The amount of reclaimed material is special to us. We also have 23 birds just outside our window that we work with everyday. We also have a drawbridge porch and a secret exit under the gooseneck.
What is your favorite part of your tiny house?
We both love our kitchen and bathroom the most. The kitchen is very functional and has a great cozy kitchen feel. The bathroom is roomy and efficient with a great rustic outdoorsy feel.
What helpful advice would you give to others interested in going tiny?
Start pairing down, learning to not be afraid of letting go of things is very freeing and helps you realize what is important. We still have the rule of if we buy a shirt we have to get rid of a shirt, it’s a great way to live making sure you get good use of clothes vs wearing something once or twice in its life.
Do you have a website, blog, or social media page where we can follow along?
Our website and social media pages are for our Animal Education business but we often post pictures of our tiny house. Website Facebook Instagram
They’re calling this one the Egg Harbor Township, NJ Tiny House and it’ll be available on Airbnb soon (we’ll post the link when we have it). I haven’t seen many tiny homes with a white exterior, but the way it contrasts with the wooden “strips” is just stunning. The interior is equally as lovely, with crisp white walls, a large comfortable l-shaped couch, and two bedroom lofts accessible via storage steps and secured with artful railings.
More details on the last page, and as always, contact Liberation with any questions about the build or to get your own.
The home has a vardo/gyspy feel with a traditional one-story layout and curved roof. There’s a quaint front porch for looking out at the lake, and inside you can sleep in the cozy bedroom nook and make meals in the well-stocked kitchen. The snug wet-bath in the corner houses the shower and toilet.
Upwards of $50,000 in labor and supplies was donated by community members, businesses and sponsors to fund the students’ amazing project, and I must say this is probably the most beautiful student-built tiny home I’ve seen! It includes high-end appliances, a very cozy seating room, a functional kitchen and a loft bedroom.
Like many student-built homes, this one is for sale, but it’s being sold via online auction (now closed). You have until May 3 to make your bid right here, and the house is going for $24,600 (sold for $44,898) at the time of publication. You can visit the home at different Oklahoma locations outlined on their tour page here.
Read the full story from NewsOK about the project here. Questions? Contact Sara at 405.513.1267 or sarah.horton@mac.com.
