Twenty-something Mallory lives in a unique, historic tiny house on foundation. She calls it “Mal’s Mushroom House.” Built in the 1930s, it’s a not-so-tiny 500-square-foot cobblestone home with whimsical flair. She adorably renovated it with accent walls, small space storage solutions, and Barbie-inspired decor. “When I first toured it, it … Read more
A lifestyle reset can be just what the doctor ordered to improve your quality of life. That’s precisely the case for Eric, an engineer who works from home in a small mountain town. When he decided to leave Seattle, he considered numerous tiny home alternatives before landing on a 500-square-foot … Read more
Stephane contacted me and wanted to share this small house that he designed for his Mom and Aunt. It is located on a small island off the West Coast of Vancouver. The design is a modest 600 square feet. The bedrooms were designed to the minimum size possible while maximizing … Read more
Christo built an amazing tiny home on a foundation using mostly reclaimed wood and salvaged and recycled materials. Initially, he planned to build on wheels but had to pivot when the zoning of his land in Asheville, North Carolina, changed. On the bright side, this allowed him to build wider … Read more
Handcrafted by the owner, each of these Washington homes features a unique mix of high-end finishes and personal touches in optimized spaces. Big Freedom Tiny Homes are handcrafted in Bellingham, Washington. Big Freedom Tiny Homes was founded and is run by Shannon Black. He began his self-taught business in Taos, … Read more
Have you ever considered turning a garage into a living space? Digs Co did just that. This husband and wife team created a garage conversion tiny house vacation rental. It’s a charming modern living space with quirky decor and fun features. For example, they installed netted lounge space, aka a Bird’s … Read more
Natalie built a tiny cabin for $5k, then over time, added on as her family grew. It’s a wonderful example of how a tiny home, especially if built in a permanent location, can evolve with you as your needs change. Impressively, this DIY house showcases thoughtful small space design ideas, … Read more
Like other historical homes around the world, the homes of Hawai’i were traditionally very small. The hale (pronounced HAH-lay) were the structures built by 19th century Hawai’i islanders and were made of local wood and topped with bundles of pili grass to protect it from the rains. A traditional hale … Read more
These tiny homes might look just like someone tossed a Hobbit village into the middle of the idyllic German countryside. You will be pleased to know that they are not located in Europe, but in Ithaca, New York. Boiceville Cottages is a community with 140 tiny and small rental homes. … Read more
The term “cottagecore” may not be familiar with anyone hovering in the Baby Boomer or GenX categories, but for many 20-somethings it’s a lifestyle to strive for. Similar to farmcore, fairycore, and grandmacore, cottagecore is an aesthetic community that takes its name from the 1980s hardcore punk scene term. The … Read more
With the recent influx of houseplant Instagrammers such as Darryl Cheng or YouTubers such as Summer Rayne Oakes, green, living things are the newest home accessory. Tiny or small house dwellers can still have houseplants. Houseplants have always been popular, but with many people sticking close to home, they have … Read more
For all those looking to put down roots in a code-friendly tiny home, The Hiatus provides a drool-worthy real-world example. It is a wonderfully livable tiny house on foundation inside a one-of-kind cottage-style community located in Bend, Oregon. The footprint of The Hiatus is 400 square feet, with the two … Read more