This a story of a family of 9 living in their bus conversion. So if you thought that only small families, couples, or even just singles could live tiny, think again.
Outside, you’ll notice this school bus has been painted red and white and bears the name “Good News.” This family of nine transformed the school bus into a cozy home for two parents and their seven young children.
When you go inside, you’ll find what looks a lot like an RV. They have a dinette where the kids can eat and play board games, a beautiful kitchen complete with an oven for mom to bake homemade bread (yes, she’s that amazing), and built in bunks for the kiddos to sleep in. The master bedroom is in the back of the bus and they have one bathroom for all the family’s needs. Open up the back hatch and you’ll find a washer/dryer, because as you can imagine, nine people come with a lot of laundry!
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Family of 9 Living in a Bus Conversion
Images © GoodNewsBus via YouTube
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Ever wanted to try out the houseboat life? Check out this DIY shantyboat for rent in Florida. Outside, you’ll notice a red-orange and charcoal grey boat that looks ready for a trip to sea.
When you go inside, you’ll find a cozy white and grey interior with a small dinette, sink and burners. The shantyboat has two places to sleep, one with a queen bed and porthole and another with a twin. A portable toilet aboard the craft serves as a bathroom. Step out onto the sun deck and enjoy the warm weather and wonderful Floridian views or take the boat for a ride to explore.
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A DIY Shantyboat You Can Rent in Florida
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Did you think tiny living was only for singles and couples? This family of four’s shed to tiny house conversion destroys that myth.
Outside, you’ll notice a very simple white facade with a metal roof and a center door and two windows flanking it. The family renovated a pre-owned 500 sq. foot storage shed where Krista, her husband, and their 5 and 1-year-old children now live. They were able to arrange the use of relative’s land, bought and converted the shed, hooked up the electricity and got the well water running for only $11,000. But this is just a temporary living situation while they prepare to build a rammed earth home in South Carolina.
When you go inside, you’ll find an open floor plan with burnt orange walls. The kitchen cabinets line up against the back wall and a kitchen table for four sits in the main living area. The older son’s bed sits in the corner of the house just off the parent’s bedroom where the one-year-old also sleeps. The bathroom includes a compostable toilet and they even have an outdoor shower.
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Family of Four’s $11k Shed to Tiny House Conversion
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This is a beautiful cottage in Washington state called the Beltane Cottage.
Take a long stone pathway through surrounding gardens and you’ll find yourself at the entrance to this light orange cottage and it’s cranberry red door. There’s a small porch by the front door made of rustic wood for sitting and enjoying the outdoors. The 961 square feet cottage includes a one car garage and the house is one of the Greenwood Avenue Cottages, so you’ll be surrounded by other beautiful homes and wonderful landscaping.
When you go inside, you’ll find an open floor plan complete with tall white ceilings and a large skylight. There’s a loft area for guests and seating, but downstairs includes an office space and built-in cabinets for books and knick-knacks. The kitchen has fun black, green and white tiled floors, full-size kitchen appliances, and a wonderful breakfast nook with a bay of windows. The living area includes pine flooring, a wood-burning stove, and couches and chairs for relaxing. Upstairs houses the bedroom and bathroom, also featuring pine flooring and beautiful white-washed walls.
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Little Beltane Cottage at Greenwood Avenue Cottages in Shoreline, WA
Images © The Cottage Company via Facebook
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This is a gorgeous Kvale Hytte Cottage in the middle of a luxurious garden in Redmond, Washington.
Outside, you’ll notice a rustic split-rail fence portioning off a lush garden. The creamy yellow board and batten exterior are complemented by white trim and a burnt orange door welcomes visitors. Modern wicker furniture sits on the large front porch overlooking the rest of the Conover Commons Pocket Community.
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Kvale Hytte Cottage at Conover Commons Pocket Community
Images © The Cottage Company via Facebook
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This is one man’s fantastic school bus-turned-DIY-motorhome.
From the outside, you can see vestiges of the house’s former life as a vehicle for transporting students, but the exterior of the bus has been painted burgundy. The body of the van has been enveloped in wood-siding to give a more “house-like” look and feel. The coolest part of this bus transformation? It runs off of vegetable oil!
When you go inside, you’ll find beautiful fir floors and an entirely wooded home. The roof has been cut off of the bus, allowing for a 2×4 construction house with a taller ceiling to be built in its place. The bus includes a wood stove and right next to the home’s heating source is a door that leads below the bus where he can load wood from the outside to fuel the fire. During the winter, he heats his house and water with an antique-looking oven, but during the summer, he has a smaller stove and oven that runs off propane. He has a typical RV water tank system, with grey water going into one tank and black water into the other. His stand-up shower has a beautiful pebble floor and a skylight for brightness. Watch the video below for more details!
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He turned this school bus into a custom motorhome!
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Tumbleweed homes are always a popular choice for tiny home enthusiasts and Ariel’s Fy Nyth home shows us why.
Outside, you’ll notice an all-weather house, encapsulated in horizontal grey siding with black trimmed windows. The house is entirely off-the-grid and features solar panels for power. It’s nestled among the trees in Wyoming where Ariel lives.
When you go inside, you’ll find the entire inside of the house lined with gorgeous pine. Ariel has an L-shaped couch in one corner that can double as a guest bed, as well as stairs that double as storage – there’s a drawer in ever step! Because she loves to cook, there’s a full stove and open shelf to store every pot and pan you can imagine. The bathroom includes a shower that Ariel uses as a closet because she prefers to shower at the gym, as well as a composting toilet. Just climb up the stairs and find a full bed tucked behind walls, as well as her house plants and a chest for more storage. Check out her video below for a full tour!
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Ariel’s Fy Nyth Tumbleweed Tiny House on Wheels
Images © FyNyth
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Ever dream of having a tiny home on your own homestead where you can grow your own food? Then you’ll love this “Our Tomorrow” property. Outside, you’ll notice the first cabin has rustic tree trunk pillars supporting a generous deck off the front of this tiny home. The vertical wood siding is painted a light green that blends in with the surrounding foliage. The second cabin is light grey with a traditional gable roof.
When you go inside the first cabin, you’ll find a futon, antique oil lantern, bead board walls and open shelving in the kitchen. A study nook in the corner includes a small desk and chair, as well as an assortment of shelving for organization. The sleeping area includes two bunk beds and a larger cabinet for clothing and other storage. The inside of the second cabin has a crisp, clean feel, including natural wood bead board and cream walls. There’s also a third trailer-style home on the property.
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DIY Tiny Cabin on a Homestead – Simple and Affordable
Images © Denny Henke via Our Tomorrow and Flickr
Images © Denny Henke via Our Tomorrow and Flickr
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This is a beautiful tiny coastal cottage in Canada you can rent on Airbnb for around $140/night.
Outside, you’ll notice a simple 600 square foot cottage encased in pine shakes and a metal roof. A gravel driveway leads up to the home’s small porch and sharp black door.
When you go inside, you’ll find an open-floor plan, with kitchen and living area in one room. The cream walls contrast with the grey accents in the counter top, rug, and couch. You’ll also find a flat-screen TV and WiFi for all your entertainment needs, as well as large pieces of artwork that add a pop of color to the soothing pallet. Step into the bedroom and find a large, spacious place to relax. The bathroom has a great tile and glass shower, as well as a beautiful vanity.
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Tiny Coastal Cottage in Canada
Images © Margit & Stuart via Airbnb
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