I always appreciate a garage to studio conversion because they’re usually small and make great use of space.
This is just that… A studio that used to be a garage which was renovated into a tiny guest house.
It has floor heating, cathedral ceilings, a beautiful bathroom and a full sized kitchen ready for you to cook in.
And it’s in Boulder, Colorado! Another reason I really like garage conversions is because they make better use out of a structure that already existed. And this one- as you’ll see below- has been very nicely converted into a studio that I’d enjoy living in.
Garage Conversion in Boulder
Images: Airbnb
I encourage you to come on in below and take the entire tour of this wonderful little studio in Boulder:
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This is a Reader Submitted Guest Post – Share Your Small House Story Too
Hi Alex,
My partner and I bought this small house as a second home in early 2012, as a retreat from our lives in the “biggish” city of Durham, NC.
The house, located in Blowing Rock, NC (just 3 hours from our primary home) was built as part of a “future” 21 unit vacation rental community.
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700 Sq. Ft. Simple Living Cabin
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This 585 square foot miners cottage in rural Australia represents the final step in a dramatic downsizing journey—from a 4,100 square foot Sydney home to an 1,800 square foot house, and finally to this charming small cottage on a quarter-acre lot.
Miners Cottage Exterior
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How can you not like this modernized tiny cottage of just 250 square feet with a sleeping loft in Seattle?
It’s built by Michelle de la Vega who is an artist and designer in the area. Do you agree when they say the cottage is modern and rustic? I do.
My favorite part about it is how everything about it seems ‘normal’ sized even though it’s just 250 sq. ft. which I think might be important when sharing space with others for long periods.
It has a wood burning stove, big french doors and a large bathtub you can get wrinkly in while rejuvenating.
250 Sq. Ft. Seattle Mini Cottage
Images: Boutique Homes
I encourage you to come on in and take the complete tour below:
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I’m excited to share this story with you on how one of our readers recently made a big change in her life by downsizing from a 1200 sq. ft. home into a 300 sq. ft. tiny bungalow with a loft.
And she’s here to share her story with you today so I took the chance to ask her a few questions I thought you might want to ask that might help you on your journey towards living simply.
In many cases, people own their own land and build tiny on their own property mortgage-free which is a great way to do it but it’s not the only way to start living a simpler life.
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Downsizing: from 1200 SF to 300 SF
More Freedom? I think so… (but you be the judge)
THT: Thanks so much for sharing. I love your Bungalow! So can you tell me a little more about it? Did you build it?
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I had the chance to capture this tiny pink guest cottage in Florida a few days ago and wanted to share it with you here.
The owner didn’t have the exact dimensions but it’s definitely less than 500 sq. ft. and she was nice enough to let me take pictures inside and out for me to share with you.
This is what I call a grandfathered-in tiny cottage here in Florida because you can no longer build this small in this seaside town.
The cottage is also rare because it hasn’t been added onto like most of the ones that are still around in the area. It’s pretty much in its original state besides general upkeep and maintenance throughout the years.
Tiny Cottage in Florida
Photos by Alex Pino
I only wish they still built homes like this today instead of the oversized cookie cutter homes we normally see being developed around here.
Anyway, I encourage you to enjoy touring the rest of this beautiful tiny house on a foundation below:
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I thought I’d share this tiny house community that’s been around for more than 100 years in Toronto with you.
It started many years ago when for less than 100 dollars you could buy a lot and you were sold the lumber to build your own home.
It is located in Craven Road in Toronto and the houses are all under 500 square feet.
Tiny house community in Toronto that’s more than 100 years old
Photo Credit: Rick Madonik/Toronto Star
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I’ve always wanted to stay in a tiny house, cabin, or a cottage instead of a motel or hotel while traveling.
And if you’ve ever considered living in a smaller space this is such a great way to experience it.
16 Tiny House Rentals
So here’s my list of a few favorite tiny houses, backyard sheds, and other small to micro homes you can rent for a few nights or even by the week.
Tiny Backyard Garden Shed Bedroom in Seattle, Washington
Click here for more info on this shed at Airbnb.com.
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This is the story of the Quietude Prefab Cabin. It’s the story of Denise Franklin and her healing place. After going through a major illness and doctors telling her she only had six months left to live… It’s been more than twenty years, she had left her house, and husband, and was now in search of her sacred space.
With a budget of only $28,000, she thought it might sound impossible, but she knew that anything is possible if you believe in it enough, so she didn’t give up and eventually made it happen thanks to the help of the wonderful and amazing Henry Yorke Mann (architect). Denise ended up with her dream tiny home… 280-square-feet of peaceful bliss. Please enjoy…?
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The Cabin that Gives You Peace… The Quietude?
Photo Credit Stuart Bish and Henry Yorkemann Architecture
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