In this post I’m showing you a 129 sq. ft. micro apartment in Paris with kitchen, bed and bath.
And how this woman re-created the space to meet her needs in this tiny space (granted she is an architect).
But when you go inside into the living room the bed rolls right out of wall and if you roll it out only half way you can use it as a couch.
After you enjoy the photo tour, video tour, interview, and discussion below I’d like to ask you to join our discussion in the comments (would you rather live in tiny house in your favorite rural setting or a micro apartment in your favorite city?)
How This Woman Went Tiny in a Paris Micro Apartment
All of the pillows and everything you need to make the bed are stored in wall cabinets right by the roll out bed.
So essentially your living room transforms into your bedroom whenever you’d like. But it gets even more interesting…
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This 192 sq. ft. off-grid tiny cabin design was submitted as part of Lamar’s off grid tiny house design contest where you can win up to $500.
But this 12′ x 16′ tiny house is designed to be built using 2×6 construction to add extra insulation because the home will be heated with solar power.
There will be a ‘soda can’ type solar heater as well as using natural window solar heating by design. It is also set up to receive wind power and collect rainwater.
A propane tank can be used just in case solar water heated water is not available and it can also be used for cooking if needed.
192 Sq. Ft. Off-Grid Solar Tiny Cabin
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In this post I’m introducing you to a company called Montainer who recycles shipping containers and turns them into sustainable, modern homes for clients.
Their homes meet all United States building and energy codes and can be delivered anywhere in the United States.
Montainer has a growing “shipping container to home conversion” product line which just means more models and designs for clients to choose from.
Related: 500 Sq. Ft. Shipping Container Tiny Home with a Built In Micro Pool
Montainer Shipping Container Homes
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This reclaimed tiny timber cabin was built with the help of students from Mexico and Norway in only 3 weeks time.
The community locals made it all possible by providing food, materials, tools, and labor to make it happen.
The architects who designed the structure are TYIN Tegnestue. The purpose of the structure is for people to enjoy the landscape and nature that surrounds it.
Related: Architecture Students in China Design and Build Amazing 75 Sq. Ft. Micro Home
Tiny Timber Cabin Built by Students
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This is the 224-square-foot Cider Box Tiny House on Wheels by ShelterWise. You can actually buy plans to build this tiny house yourself! And you can get the PAD Series Trailer to go with it too!
It’s a modern tiny house on wheels that was designed and built for a client of ShelterWise who wanted to live in the home full time.
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Modern Cider Box Tiny House by ShelterWise
All images © ShelterWise.com
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I’m not sure if you remember back when I introduced you to Steve and Wendy who are a couple who built and have been living in their own mortgage-free tiny house.
This is a 10′ wide by 25′ long tiny home with about 250 square feet of living space inside. Because it’s 10′ wide you will need a special permit to tow it (just like you would with a Park Model home).
It’s located in Cedar Park, Texas and was built from February 2011 to February 2012. Steve and Wendy (the owner/builders) lived in it from March 2011 to July of 2013.
Update: SOLD
250 Sq. Ft. Couple’s Tiny House For Sale near Austin Texas
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This is a guest story by a Tiny House Talk reader and now a DIY builder who built her own debt-free tiny home
Why in the world would a female member of AARP who has never built a thing in her life attempt to teach herself the skills necessary to build a tiny house?
There are a great number of people talking about tiny houses these days. That was not really the case when I got the idea for my tiny home. My idea stemmed from a logical practical need.
It didn’t begin as some magnificent business plan. It began quietly and simply, a possible solution to a very big and very real need. I’m not an architect. I’m someone who has spent her life seeing problems solved with common sense and perseverance.
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I had to tell you about this used Molecule Tiny House for sale on craigslist right now. (update: sold)
It’s a Molecule Tiny Home which I personally love. The owner wants to sell it because he wants an apartment and some extra money to start a business (according to the ad).
As of now the ad says the home is one an a half years old (which sounds about right). It can be used as an RV or parked as a cabin with hook ups.
There’s also a truck (1987 GMC 3500 with 10′ load deck) available that you can buy from him to tow it with (see below).
Used Molecule Tiny Homes House for Sale
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In this post I’m going to give you a preview of a new tiny house documentary called Small Is Beautiful in case you haven’t already heard about it.
The film is a real life journey featuring people who are building and living in a tiny home.
Best of all, the movie will show people what tiny house living is really like. The good and the bad.
Small Is Beautiful: Tiny House Documentary
I encourage you to watch the preview of the documentary below and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s out. But for now, enjoy the trailer videos below.
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