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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This article will show you how one couple built their very own mortgage-free small house for $5,900 and how you might be able to do the same using reclaimed materials that are inexpensive and many times completely free. All it takes is your dedication and labor. I’m handing it over to Deputy Gene now. Thank you for reading. – Alex
My wife and I decided to build a small house as cheaply as we could as a weekend getaway. We had a relative who worked at a lumber supply house and would call us whenever they had seconds on sale. We purchased anything they had figuring we would need it eventually. We worked every weekend I had off and it took us a little over a year to finish. Here it is about four weekends into the project.
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Married Couple Build Small Home for as Cheap as They Can… Final Cost: $5,900… Here’s How They Did It…
Photo Credit Deputy Gene
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Meet Brendon and Akua who built a 500-square-foot small house in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The home was designed and constructed with the help of Smallworks Studios / Laneway Housing in Vancouver.
A while back we featured Paula and Skip’s 500-square-foot home from Smallworks Studios which you may also like. Brendon and Akua went with Laneway’s West Coast Loft model which features a loft bedroom, luxurious kitchen, living area with balcony, and a garage. They built it in Brendon’s parent’s backyard so they didn’t have to buy additional land. Since it has a flat roof you can easily add solar panels or even a living roof.
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Couple’s 500-Square-Foot Small House
Photo Credits Brendon and Akua of http://buildsmall.blogspot.com
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This is Paula and Skip’s Edwardian 500-sq.-ft. small house with a traditional style by Smallworks Studios & Laneway Housing.
They specialize in small cottages, ADU’s, and Laneway Housing. Take a look!
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Paul and Skip’s 500 square foot small house in a traditional style.
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Villa Mecklin by Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects demonstrates how distinctive geometry and natural materials create compelling small architecture. This wedge-shaped waterfront house in Finland features pine walls, floors, and ceilings throughout, with large windows that frame the lake scenery. The angular porch extends living space outdoors while the minimalist interior maintains focus on the surrounding landscape.
Design Details
- Name: Villa Mecklin
- Location: Finland (waterfront)
- Architect: Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects
- Form: Wedge/angular shape
- Interior: Pine walls, floors, and ceilings
- Windows: Large glazing for lake views
- Style: Minimalist Scandinavian
Wedge House Exterior
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This collection showcases three different small house styles demonstrating the variety within compact living. From traditional small houses in established neighborhoods to ultra-compact structures and rustic tiny cabins, these examples illustrate that small homes come in many forms to suit different preferences and locations.
Small House Styles
- Traditional Small House: Conventional design in neighborhood setting
- Ultra-Compact Structure: Minimal footprint for maximum efficiency
- Rustic Tiny Cabin: Simple construction for rural or wooded lots
Traditional Small House
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The pleasure of simple living attracts people from all walks of life, and the wide variety of tiny house possibilities accommodates them all. There are no specific rules for tiny houses—just the underlying concept of simplicity and the environmental responsibility and de-cluttering that comes with it.
Mobile Tiny Houses
For people who want to be on the move, whether traveling constantly or relocating every few months, building a tiny house on a trailer combines the mobility they need with the simplicity they’re after.
Houseboats
Houseboats also let simple livers travel, though less widely. Living on water requires different sensibilities and skills than living on land, and though these can be acquired, simple living afloat is not for everyone.
Yurts and Teepees
Yurts and teepees originated as primitive shelters, but the simplicity they lend to both builders and dwellers has made them popular in modern simple living circles. Both are circular and can be built as temporary shelter or a permanent abode. Yurts are easier to convert into more civilized living spaces while teepees hold onto their ancestral primal feel.
Converted Structures
Taking existing structures and converting them into living spaces is not only an easy way to create a tiny house but also a way to repurpose existing buildings for simple living. Garages and guesthouses are popular for simple living conversions. Since the shelter is already there and usually already the perfect size for a tiny house, all that needs done are minor improvements and adjustments to make it a cozy living space.
Example Tiny Houses
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