39 Charming Tiny Homes That We’d Love to Own (2024)

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39 Charming Tiny Homes That We’d Love to Own (1)Nick GerhardtUpdated: Feb. 05, 2024

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    Tiny Home Life

    Tiny homes have garnered the attention of people for a number of reasons — life on the road, a chance at owning a home, etc … . There’s an element of escapism to tiny home living and it can be a charming escape in any of these tiny homes that make tiny living look really comfortable.

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    Little Bird Deluxe Model Creates Rustic Elegance

    The "Little Bird" tiny home design from Zyl Vardos, Inc. has a unique, curved dormer roofline that creates a beautiful entry with double French doors. The larger curved steps made with cedar provide more space for people with problems walking and the stainless steel shower makes shower cleanup a snap.

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    Minim House Does More with Less

    Although only 264 square feet (one of the smallest tiny homes on this list) the Minim House design maximizes the smaller space to feel like the larger models listed here. And there's an area with a 5-foot sofa with a top that reveals extra storage space. Adjacent to this is a platform that can hide a rollaway queen bed underneath and house a full-size bed on the platform. Minim House also has an off-grid option that can collect up to 290 gallons of water using the gutters on the roof.Photo: Courtesy of Minim Homes

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    Alpha Has a Unique Swing-Down Patio/Porch

    The Alpha from New Frontier Tiny Homes places the living and sleeping areas at either end of the unit. And with both areas being two steps above the center entry area. This center area is dominated on one side by a window wall with sliding glass doors and a porch/patio that lowers out like a drawbridge. There's also a unique platform that triples as a bed base, dining table, and large storage compartment.

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    Wind River Monocle Tiny Home Has Two Sleeping Areas

    Climbing up a narrow ladder to get to bed can be problematic and dangerous for retirees. However, kids love them. Wind River's Monocle has both. Grandma and grandpa can sleep on the bed on the main level and the grandkids can climb the ladder and sleep in the loft. There's also a full-size soaking tub to relax in.Photo: Courtesy of Wind River

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    Mini Motive Offers Fifth-Wheel Security While Towing

    The Mini Motive tiny home is one of only a few tiny homes that are equipped with a fifth-wheel trailer system instead of the less secure ball and socket hitch design. It's a modern single-level design that eliminates ladders.Photo: Courtesy of Mini Motive

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    Tiny Home Freedom

    This tiny home from AL Tiny Homes is the Freedom model and comes with sleek white interior. It features plenty of storage and room to walk around. The Freedom model is available beginning at $63,000.

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    Tiny House that Opens Up

    This Arkansas tiny home looks unusual from the exterior but inside the 8×20 home is 220 square feet with two separate loft areas. It features a distressed look inside and the reason for the unusual exterior is that it includes a folding deck.

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    “The Centipede”

    Utopian Villas in Delawarehas created this tiny home model, called “The Centipede” because it is 100 square feet. The vaulted ceilings will make it feel larger than its 100 square feet and the hinged deck will give dwellers some additional room to spread out.

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    Mile High Tiny Home

    Tiny house builders can rely on a variety of materials and this Florida tiny homeincorporates windows from a Boeing airplane. The 8-foot-6 wide, 20-foot long, 13-foot-10 tall tiny home also has a skylight to view those airplanes flying by.

    Find out how to work with rough sawn lumber to create a rustic look like many of these tiny homes.

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    Luxurious Tiny Home

    This tiny home in Illinois utilizes energy-efficient items like LED lights and natural light.

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    Tiny Home with High-end Finishes

    In Indiana, this tiny home has a sharp interior design from its sliding ladder to the lofted bedroom and gorgeous kitchen countertop.

    Find the dazzling kitchen countertop you’re seeking, including these concrete countertops.

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    Custom-made Cabin

    This tiny Maine home doesn’t feel tiny at all with a 16-foot tall ceiling. It’s also big on design work through its custom-made craftsmanship. It’s just like a cabin in central Maine.

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    Modern Mini Home

    This Michigan tiny house has a modern rustic feel with a cedar exterior and a knotty pine interior.

    Find the perfect wood floor if you’re sick of looking at your old floor.

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    Log Cabin on Wheels

    A screened porch and 500 sq. ft tiny house on wheels make this tiny home a rustic-looking luxury tiny home.It also comes with a $45,000 price tag.

    A screened porch doesn’t have to be elaborate to look good, check out one built for about $6,500.

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    Montana Masterpiece

    Go green with this solar-powered tiny home. It has four, 250-watt solar panels to power the cedar-sided home. Inside there are granite countertops, a wood stove, two lofts and an additional bedroom.

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    Tiny Home that Towers

    This tiny house in New York stands tall with its interesting design. It’s an off-the-grid, 450-square foot tiny home that sits just outside a state park. It includes a deck in the front of the house and in the back.

    Discover the seven clever tips for building a deck you never knew.

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    Pacific Harmony

    Hardwood floors and quartz countertops make this Oregon tiny home light up. It includes a Murphy bed to increase storage space and comes well insulated.

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    Timber Lodge Tiny Home

    Fulfill some log cabin dreams with this Tennessee tiny home.It has incredible wood floors, two lofts, a skylight and a crazy cool shower.

    Find a shower head that will change your life with the comfort it will provide.

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    Majestic Tiny Home

    Not many tiny homes will rival the view this one in Utah provides. The sky blue trim extends inside to match the white interior beautifully.

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    Elegant White Interior Tiny Home

    This Washington tiny home has some serious kitchen capabilities in its 144-square foot space. It includes a convection oven and an induction burner.

    Find the smartest convection oven on the market that will know how long to cook food on its own.

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    Tiny House, More Like Tiny Cabin

    Solid maple cabinets and excellent woodworking throughout this tiny home make it cozy.

    Learn the tips for perfect wood finishing.

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    Boulder

    The Boulder model tiny home from Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses uses reclaimed corrugated tin and cedar boards prominently as siding. Inside portions of the home use old barn wood. This one with recycled house material starts at $35,000 and is available in 16-, 18- and 20-ft. trailers. The DIY tiny house movement is all about reducing consumption.

    Pack up and jump into one of these available tiny homes today.

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    Bitterroot

    Borrowing heavily from an old barn design, the Bitteroot model from Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses has its share of reclaimed corrugated metal for siding. The barn-designed roof actually helps create more loft space in the home.

    Check out a lofted bed that squeezes in a car.

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    Curved Roof Tiny House

    Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses continued to use reclaimed corrugated metal and cedar for the siding of this tiny, recycled house. But the curved roof really makes it stand out. The additional headroom leads to a storage area/guest loft as the main sleeping area is on the main level.

    Corrugated metal is as utilitarian as you might imagine. See how corrugated metal can make an attractive backyard fence.

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    Red Mountain

    This behemoth, relatively speaking, 34-foot tiny home takes the name Red Mountain and is the largest created by Rocky Mountain Tiny Homes. There’s even a fold-down porch as an entryway. The lofts include a skylight. The kitchen cabinet is made from beetle kill pine, which is a tree that was killed by beetles.

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    Rocky Mountain Homes: Stanley

    Your home will be a member of the family with Rocky Mountain Home’s Stanley model. The 8x12 single axle trailer has a price tag of $25,000 to $32,000 and weighs around 4,800 to 7,000 pounds depending on the lumber used to construct the home. Stanley has a folding porch, folding eaves and a beautiful interior of woodwork.Plus: How to Buy Rough-Sawn Lumber

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    Incredible Tiny Homes: Rookwood Cottage

    Incredible Tiny Homes offers a roomier 20x8 ft. tiny home, the Rookwood Cottage, that has a base price of $32,500. The design incorporates old piping for a hint of industrial influence but doesn’t overdo it. This model includes an incredible looking sliding barn door.Plus: How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet

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    Rocky Mountain Homes: Mac Shack

    Instead of the A frame of the Stanley from Rocky Mountain Homes, the 14 ft. Mac Shack has a sloped roof and steps to the loft area. It also uses a Hobbit woodstove, barnwood accent walls, a live edge countertop and a hand crafted Dutch door. The cost for the Mac Shack came in at $30,000.Plus: How to Prevent Home Fires

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    Tiny Mountain Homes: Lincoln Peak

    Tiny Mountain Homes crafts 21 appropriately titled tiny homes named after peaks or mountains but Lincoln Peak piqued our interest. At 18 ft. long and 210 square feet, Lincoln Peak has plenty of space. The home also has several windows for natural light and gives room for a 7x8 ft. loft and a 36 in. shower.Plus: 15 Ideas to Make a Small Room Look Bigger

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    Rocky Mountain Homes: East Austin Rental

    Like the Stanley, this 12 ft. option was built on a tight budget. The model utilizes reclaimed materials that provided an interesting look. Rocky Mountain Homes has produced tiny homes ranging in size up to 37 ft. as a fifth-wheel trailer option and has a pair of 10 ft. wide models.Plus: Repacking Trailer Wheel Bearings

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    Tiny Heirloom

    Each Tiny Heirloomhome is custom-built for the owner. The company, founded by residential builders, works under the notion that small doesn't mean a lack of luxury. In fact, by living simply and intentionally, there's room for luxury where it really matters. The Tiny Home and Garden design lets funky tile and concrete countertops make a statement while still providing all the modern amenities inhabitants crave in tiny homes.

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    Weehouse Arado

    The Arado, built under the Weehouse moniker by Alchemy Architects, is truly ahead of its time. Completed in 2003, it blends seamlessly into its Minnesota prairie lot. With floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the rugged, 365-square-foot structure, its occupants are one with the rolling landscape.

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    The Crib

    This prototype building, made by Broadhurst Architects, is inspired by a corn crib. The basic frame with paneled sides follows the same construction principles as classic American corn cribs. The sturdy structure is able to be easily customized to different sizes for tiny homes, and is one of the more interesting tiny houses we've seen. Here are a few inspiring DIY tiny homes built with recycled materials.

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    MiniMotives Tiny House

    Built by architects Macy MillerandJamesHerndon, the MiniMotives Tiny House has even undergone one complete renovation since it's initial build in 2011. Fascinated by experimenting with small-space living, the pair (and their two kids and dog) chronicle their tiny living adventures, offering advice, stories and plans for building tiny homes.

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    Rustic and Elegant Tiny Home

    This tiny home in Tehachapi, California offers a fresh rustic look with the incorporation of brickwork in the living room portion. The brickwork bookends a big bay window. Cherry wood is used for the counters inside this charming tiny home. Check out the countertops people are picking out for their home right now.

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    Northwoods Cottage

    For those seeking a retreat to the woods, this northwoods cottage will provide that. The beautiful woodwork will conjure a cabin feeling. The countertops are solid walnut and vinyl plank flooring was used. If you prefer a cabin without wheels, you’ll love these 16 incredible cabins.

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    A Tiny Home that Squeezes Everything In

    This tiny home in Rolla, Missouri is just 380-square-feet but can sleep up to eight, according to the seller. That’s possible because it has two lofts. A queen-sized bed occupies one loft while a bunk bed sits in the other loft, plus there’s a couch in the living room. The tiny home has a full-sized bathroom with a full-sized shower. Here’s how you can increase the square footage of your home without spending a fortune.

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    Tiny Home with a Big Look

    You won’t find another tiny house quite like this one in Taos, New Mexico. It’s a 36-foot long time home big on crafstman detail inside. Cedar shingles hang from the outside and the siding has a stucco effect and there are 10 curved dormer windows made of cherry wood. Inside there is a lot of cherry wood alongside maple counters.

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    Container Home with Lots of Natural Light

    So many tiny homes fall into the pattern of farmhouse style with shiplap walls and rustic barnwood features but this container home in Utah has gone done a decidedly different route to adopt a more modern look. It feature several large windows so there will be no shortage of natural light pouring in while the kitchen features modern marble countertops. (See how you can get a marble look without spending the big bucks.)The owners of this tiny home also outfitted it with a slide-out solar system.

    Originally Published: July 14, 2021

    Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts

    As an expert and enthusiast, I have personal experiences or expertise, but I can provide information based on the search results I have access to. Here is some information related to the concepts mentioned in this article:

    Tiny Homes

    Tiny homes have gained popularity for various reasons, such as the desire for a simpler lifestyle, affordability, and mobility. These small dwellings typically range from 100 to 400 square feet and are designed to maximize space efficiency. They often include features like lofted sleeping areas, multi-functional furniture, and clever storage solutions [[1]].

    Unique Tiny Home Designs

    The article mentions several unique designs of tiny homes:

    • Little Bird Deluxe Model: This tiny home from Zyl Vardos, Inc. features a curved dormer roofline, double French doors, and a stainless steel shower [[2]].
    • Minim House: Despite being one of the smallest tiny homes on the list, the Minim House design maximizes space and includes a 5-foot sofa with extra storage space, a rollaway queen bed, and a full-size bed on a platform. It also offers an off-grid option for water collection [[3]].
    • Alpha: The Alpha from New Frontier Tiny Homes features a unique swing-down patio/porch, living and sleeping areas at opposite ends, and a platform that serves as a bed base, dining table, and storage compartment [[4]].
    • Wind River Monocle: Wind River's Monocle tiny home offers a main-level bed for retirees and a loft for grandkids. It also includes a full-size soaking tub [[5]].

    Other Tiny Home Designs

    The article mentions several other tiny home designs, each with its own unique features:

    • Mini Motive: The Mini Motive tiny home is equipped with a fifth-wheel trailer system for secure towing. It features a modern single-level design and eliminates the need for ladders [[6]].
    • AL Tiny Homes Freedom Model: This tiny home model offers sleek white interiors, ample storage, and room to move around [[7]].
    • Arkansas Tiny Home: This unusual-looking tiny home in Arkansas has two separate loft areas and includes a folding deck [[8]].
    • Utopian Villas "The Centipede": This tiny home model from Utopian Villas in Delaware has vaulted ceilings, a hinged deck, and a compact size of 100 square feet [[9]].
    • Mile High Tiny Home: Located in Florida, this tiny home incorporates windows from a Boeing airplane and features a skylight [[10]].

    These are just a few examples of the diverse range of tiny home designs available. Each design offers unique features and caters to different preferences and needs.

    Please note that the information provided is based on the search results available and may not include all possible designs or details.

    39 Charming Tiny Homes That We’d Love to Own (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the most popular tiny home size? ›

    The most common sizes of tiny houses range from 100 to 400 square feet, though some may be smaller or larger depending on the individual's needs and preferences. Generally speaking, the smaller the house, the easier it is to move around and transport from one location to another.

    Do people actually like living in tiny homes? ›

    Tiny houses are great for individuals or couples just starting out. People who are tired of renting but unable to afford a traditional home may find their needs and interests align with a tiny house. Tiny homes are a great way to save money but the lifestyle may not be a fit for everyone.

    Who typically buys tiny houses? ›

    Tiny Home Trends in America

    Among the generations, Gen Z and Millennials are most interested in tiny homes with 75% considering living in one. The top three reasons Americans would live in a tiny home include: Affordability. Minimalist Lifestyle.

    What is the criticism of tiny homes? ›

    Construction is the cheap part. Land is the expensive part. And not only do tiny houses not make land cheaper, they're a really inefficient use of it. If you have a given piece of land and want to produce the most affordable housing possible out of it, you don't stick a tiny house on there.

    What is the most expensive part of a tiny house? ›

    Inside your tiny house, the kitchen and bathroom are often the costliest areas, just like in a traditional house, Dobrowolski says. You can opt for smaller versions of appliances and fixtures, but the plumbing and electrical work will cost roughly the same as in a traditional house.

    Is it really cheaper to live in a tiny house? ›

    Affordability is a huge benefit of tiny houses. Not only are they less expensive to build and maintain, but they also save money on housing costs. Owning a tiny house allows you to live more simply and in an inexpensive way that can be potentially used for investment or future retirement plans.

    What are the 3 negative features of a tiny house? ›

    Less Space Makes Tiny House Storage a Challenge

    Having a small home means way less storage for leftover foods, no more shopping at Costco and no buying in bulk, there's a limit to guests, you find yourself cleaning all the time because one thing out place equates to massive clutter in your tiny home.

    What is the lifespan of a tiny house? ›

    The homes may be small, but by no means frail and dainty. As per SPINDRIFT HOMES, with proper maintenance, you can expect the tiny home to last for 30 to 50 years. However, a tiny home's longevity depends on many factors. Tiny homes on a foundation tend to last longer than mobile ones.

    What they don t tell you about tiny homes? ›

    Many regions have strict zoning laws that don't accommodate tiny houses, especially if you're looking to live off-grid or in a non-traditional community. Navigating these regulations required a lot of research, calls to local authorities, and sometimes, compromises on location and lifestyle that I hadn't anticipated.

    What is a good budget for a tiny house? ›

    The average cost of a tiny house is a reasonable $30,000 – $60,000, although they can cost as little as $8,000 or up to $150,000 depending on the amenities you choose to include. It's typically cheaper to build a tiny house than to buy one prebuilt, but don't get too caught up in the savings.

    What is the cheapest state to buy a tiny house? ›

    Tiny houses are most affordable in North Dakota, Arkansas, Kansas, and Mississippi. It would cost more than the average salary to buy a tiny house in Hawaii or Montana.

    What are 5 disadvantages of living in a tiny house? ›

    Cons of Living in a Tiny Home
    • Less personal space. In Texas where everything is bigger, making the transition to a tiny home may not be so easy. ...
    • Less storage space. What's the number one thing homeowners wish they had more of? ...
    • Hidden costs. ...
    • Tiny homes may not abide by codes and laws.

    What is the divorce rate for tiny houses? ›

    The allure of tiny house living may be enticing, yet it's crucial to know that 44% of homeowners experience regrets related to size, and 50% of tiny house homeowners divorcing or splitting up within years of purchase. This figure should be seen as a preparation rather than a deterrent.

    What is one major concern of owning a tiny home? ›

    Con: Zoning Rules

    “Although a tiny house doesn't require much land, many towns make it difficult to build one,” said Money Crashers. “Zoning laws often include a minimum size for dwellings, and a 200-square-foot tiny house isn't usually big enough to make the cut.

    Do tiny homes have resale value? ›

    It's helpful to think of tiny homes on wheels as cars, trucks, travel trailers or even RVs. These are individual assets that depreciate over time. This means that while a traditional home may go up in value over time, a tiny home on wheels is likely to go down.

    What is the average size of a tiny home? ›

    Tiny homes are generally designated as being under 600 square feet, but the average size of a tiny house for sale in the U.S. is actually just 225 square feet, or roughly eight times smaller than a typical home, according to a new survey by Porch.com, a home services platform.

    What is the best size tiny house for travel? ›

    An 8 1/2 foot width is standard in tiny houses because that's the maximum width that can safely travel down roads without an oversize permit. We also build some tiny houses on wheels 10+ feet wide as Park Model RVs and procure oversize permits in every state they'll travel through to get to their destination.

    How many square feet should a tiny house be? ›

    What Qualifies As A Tiny House? Although tiny houses seem pretty self-explanatory, they're more specifically defined as any home that falls under a maximum of 500 square feet. They can also be built on either a mobile platform or a permanent house foundation.

    Can a tiny house be 1000 sq ft? ›

    Homes under 1,000 square feet can and often are used as primary residences. Empty nesters looking to downsize might appreciate a tiny house plan that requires little upkeep.

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