Michelle & Brendan from The Off Grid Ireland Dream realized they shared a dream of living closer to the land, so they decided to build a tiny house together and move it from the UK to Ireland where they could afford to buy land to park it. Their tiny house is only 135 square feet and they’ve been living in it full-time for 3 years now.
Their off-grid systems include solar panels, an inverter and batteries, as well as a solar generator. They also have a gas generator for the greyest months in the middle of winter. For heat, they have a small diesel heater that is usually found in vans and trucks, and for water, they collect rainwater from their roof and filter it for daily use.
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Nixie’s off-grid tiny house sits in a magical woodland setting overlooking a pond filled with lily pads and little creatures. Incredibly, her “remote” parking spot in rural Queensland is only 15 minutes from town, allowing her all the joys of nature while still having access to the conveniences of 2024. After a stint of skoolie life with a friend, Nixie realized she didn’t need all her stuff! So she decided to downsize.
She knew exactly what she wanted from a home, and that was a white, minimalist space with plenty of room for all her plants! Working with a builder, she was able to make her dreams come to life! Enjoy the tour of her sleek space below.
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Her Tiny Home w/ Microcement Floors & Countertops!
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Tess and Joel needed someplace to call their own in 2020 when they had to return to Australia. Joel’s parents own a stunning piece of property in South Australia, and let the couple put their DIY tiny house on the lot. The exterior is painted like a giant wave, which mimics the curved roofline that offers both visual interest and headroom in the loft.
As avid cooks, they didn’t sacrifice on kitchen appliances. Everything is full-sized so they can easily make the meals they love! The majority of the materials for this home were reclaimed from a house demolition, so they were able to keep the costs at under $25,000 AUD or $16,000 USD. Truly incredible!
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The Sea Pod in Australia w/ Outdoor Shower
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Alice & Ambrose wanted to try out an off-grid lifestyle in South Africa, and they have truly made it happen! Even without electricity (or solar!) they’ve been thriving with their rainwater catchment system, wood-fired hot water tank, large garden, and storage shed for overflow pantry goods and clothing.
All in all, they’ve spent about $16,000 on the site, caravan, and conversion — which is quite impressive! Ambrose is a professional stand-up comedian, so this is a lively and exciting tour. Enjoy!
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Their Off-Grid Lifestyle with Garden & Caravan
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Amie and Tom took the whole idea of “use what you’ve got” and turned it into an art form. Tucked away in a quiet patch of Welsh forest, they built this off-grid tiny home almost entirely out of reclaimed and rescued materials — and it’s the same land where they run their forest school for kids. Solar power, rainwater catchment, composting toilet… they really went all-in on making a home that’s gentle on the land yet full of character, warmth, and a little bit of magic.
Let’s step inside and take a look around.
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Incredible Tiny Home Built with Reclaimed Materials
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Janelle has been working as a naturopath for the past 13 years, and while she still loved her work, she was ready for a new adventure! One thing led to another, and she found herself moving to a rural permaculture farm and setting up a mini homestead and off-grid tiny house on wheels.
In order to maximize her living space, Janelle has a huge covered porch off the front of her home that also wraps around the side. It took her a little while to settle in and find a new community once she moved, but now she can welcome up to 12 guests to eat and hang out on her deck! The inside of the house is beautiful, as well, with natural tongue-and-groove timber walls, a spacious bathroom, and a large kitchen where she can prepare healthy meals.
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Her 24-Foot Self-Sustaining THOW in Australia
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Steve and Di were living in an urban apartment when Di started crunching numbers and realizing that having a child would make it tough to make ends meet. That’s when she and Steve decided that a DIY tiny house would give them more time with their son, less time at work, and a closer connection to the land.
They’ve been living in a tiny home for about 5 years and have moved it a couple of times before settling on their current rural homestead in Australia. The little house is off-grid, powered by solar, with a composting toilet, a garden, and animals. They love their remote and quiet life, especially spending time on the huge porch that wraps around two of the walls.
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Their Reclaimed Materials Home Cost just $20K!
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Just wait until you watch the video tour of this absolutely incredible DIY family tiny house. Ingeniously designed by the owners on Sketch-Up (and largely built by them, with the help of some specialists), this house features double lofts, a cozy living, a luxury bathroom, and more counter space than I’ve ever seen in a tiny home!
The home itself is 36×8, but the added covered porch (which is gated, so the toddlers can run outside alone) doubles the living area. They have solar panels all over the roof that provide oodles of power, and a rainwater catchment system for running water. The toddlers have a safe loft area where they can run, play, and sleep, and the parents have a minimalist loft of their own. There are so many more features you’ll watch to check out below!
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Family’s Off-Grid DIY Tiny Home
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There are a lot of modern farmhouse-style tiny homes out there, but it’s so exciting to see something unique like this “Forest Night” tiny house on wheels by TailorMade Tiny Homes in California. The 18 ft. tiny home is packed full of character, from the arched bathroom doorway to the custom-painted fabric-and-epoxy floors.
There are bold stripes, retro-inspired appliances, and decent storage for full-time living. The home is even set up to go off-grid if you want to! It’s for sale for $84,o00.
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Quirky and Stylish 18 ft. Tiny House on Wheels in California
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