I love all sorts of small house designs and this one really caught my attention because it’s a mixture of a cabin and a yurt. It’s especially unique in that it’s a round structure and to me it just defines simplicity.
There’s something about it too that makes me feel peaceful. And I don’t think it’s just me. I think there’s really something special about structures like these. The company that makes it is called Rotunda and I really love the idea behind their creation which I’ll share with you below.
I encourage you to enjoy the rest of the tour of this tiny yurt cabin below (I think you’ll be really impressed with the bathroom):
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This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who have been considering moving into a tiny house but haven’t experienced it yet.
To get to vacation in a well built 120 square foot tiny home on wheels that has a very modern design to it.
It’s located in Portland, Oregon which I hear is such an awesome place to tiny house people. Don’t expect miracles (like tiny houses and communities everywhere), but I hear it’s a really cool place.
I think this would be a great vacation to get to know a cool place with open minded people and get to stay in a tiny house to try it out for size.
You Should Take a Tiny House Vacation Before You Build One!
Enjoy the rest of the tour below:
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This is Yahini Homes smallest home ever built and it’s a 112 square feet tiny house on a trailer. It’s 8′ x 14′ and meant to be off the grid with solar battery power and a rainwater collection system.
For heat the owner is planning on using a simple wood stove and since it’s well insulated it will be no problem to keep the place warm.
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Off Grid Tiny House on Wheels by Yahini Homes
Photos by YahiniHomes
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I thought you would enjoy this shed from a tiny house design that was converted into an amazing little bunkhouse. Sheds make great bunkhouses because they are typically small and simple in design. Additionally, sheds can be easily insulated to create a comfortable living space. And, because they are not attached to a house, they can be located anywhere on your property – making them ideal for guest houses or rental units. If you are thinking about converting a shed into a bunkhouse, be sure to check with your local zoning laws to ensure that the project is permitted.
The owner Sue did a great job not only in the design and the interior but also in completing this project for only around $12,000. I find these sheds converted into tiny houses so fun and interesting and it’s fun to see people convert them into beautiful tiny homes like the one below. If your shed is located in an area with good weather, you may want to consider adding a porch, just like Sue did. This will give you additional outdoor space to enjoy and can even be used as an extra bedroom or office. See how she did it below!
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From Shed to Cabin for $12,000
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The other morning I got this email from a reader on the topic of families and tiny houses.
Here’s what it said and then I’ll give you my thoughts after (and I’d love to read your thoughts in the comments).
If you have a family and you’re thinking of going tiny don’t do it until you read this:
“Hi Alex,
I LOVE your site and am so interested in tiny houses!!! I would live in one today if I could convince my husband. We have a family of 5 (one teenage girl and two 5-year-olds). Would love to simplify our lives and live within our means. I have never seen any of these houses in person and was wondering if you knew of any in _____? We currently live in ______.
Thank you!”
So, what do you think? (share in comments & read what I think below)
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I’ll admit – it has been a long time since I was single. Over 18 years, in fact. Since I live comfortably in 120 square feet with one other person (and a cat) I started to think about what kind of space would be right for a single tiny house owner.
Before I provide my list of tiny house designs for singles I do want to say that the perfect tiny house for anyone is whatever tiny house they want to live in. But, without further ado, here are 5 designs that I think would be great for just one person.
Renzo Piano’s Tiny House. This teensy tiny house made the circuit a few weeks back. The approximately 8X10 tiny house is a lifelong dream for 75 year old award winning architect, Piano. The tiny house, called Diogene, may have been named for the Greek philosopher Diogenes who believed the artificial growth of society was not compatible with happiness. When the tiny home hits the market in about three years it will cost around $45,000. This minimalist home appears to have everything that a single person might need to be comfortable.
I encourage you to see more tiny house ideas for single people below:
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Here’s a tiny house that you probably haven’t seen before.
It’s a 9′ x 24′ Irish Gypsy Cottage as named by Joe O’Conner of Zoe Cottages.
At just 200-square-feet I think you’ll be surprised at how spacious it might feel relative to most of the 8’6″ wide versions that we normally see on trailers.
Also if you you’re not a fan of sleeping lofts you’ll be especially happy because this design has a downstairs bedroom.
Photo Credit YouTube/Mike Warner
I encourage you to enjoy the rest of the tour of this tiny house below along with the video tour at the bottom:
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People ask us all the time how we can live together in 120 square feet. It is asked as though people are surprised that a couple would even have any interest in being that close to one another. We always smile and laugh politely and tell them that we have 15 acres so we always have an exit. In reality, we’ve never had any problems living in our tiny house. That isn’t to say we haven’t fought, but we also fought in a 2700 square foot house and the dynamics don’t really change.
So when I was talking with Alex here at Tiny House Talk about my next few topics and he suggested Tiny House Plans for Couples, I was intrigued. As far as I am concerned the best tiny house for a couple is whatever tiny house they want to live in. But, I accepted the challenge and here are three tiny house plans that I think can be great for couples.
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1. Tarleton Tiny House
Inside our Tarleton. Photo by Laura M. LaVoie
The Tarleton by Tumbleweed Tiny House. Okay, I am a bit biased. Our tiny house is a Tarleton that we modified slightly as we built it. I think this 120 square foot home is perfect and has everything two people need: a reasonably sized kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, a nice sitting area, and a loft. Friends came to visit recently who hadn’t yet been to the tiny house and they commented on how much bigger it was than they thought. It is a pretty spacious little house that is designed well. Buy the plans here.
Take a look at my other two favorite tiny house plans for couples below:
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Just wanted to let you know about the “Outhouse” tiny house for sale by Tennessee Tiny Homes. Update: SOLD
I actually had the chance of personally touring this micro house on wheels while at a RelaxShacks.com workshop earlier this year.
It’s available right now (unless someone already snapped it up) for just $12,500 and is located in Collierville, Tennessee.
But Joe may be willing and able to deliver for a reasonable fee if you’d like him to. So anyway, let me give you the details and photos below.
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