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Baluchon’s Tiny ‘House Of Happiness’ Doubles Up As A Play Area With A Climbing Wall

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Named La Maison du Bonheur or House of Happiness, this charming little home is designed by Baluchon. It is unique, and a little different from the typical tiny homes, as it not only serves as a wholly functional house but also as a fascinating play area. This play area is amped with a slide and climbing wall. The tiny home was commissioned by the homeowner Siana as she wanted a playroom for her daughter and her friends, that could be converted into a traditional tiny home once she grew up.

Designer: Baluchon

Measuring 20 feet in length, and based on a double-axle trailer, La Maison du Bonheur has a finishing of red cedar with aluminum cladding. It is powered by a standard RV-style hookup. What would have typically been the living room of the home series functions as the play area? It includes a slide, a small playhouse, a climbing wall as well as a mat. There is also some space to store toys and books. The room is amped with generous glazing to ensure it is light-filled and serves as a spacious and fun space for young kids.

The rest of the home functions as a typical tiny house. It includes a dining table with seating space for three people and a small wood-burning stove. The kitchen is pretty compact, and it includes a two-burner propane-powered stove, sink, fridge, and cabinetry. This space is connected to the bathroom which also includes a shower and a toilet.

La Maison du Bonheur contains one bedroom which can be accessed via a staircase, that is integrated into the slide and dining area. The bedroom is a traditional loft-style bedroom which is typically seen in tiny homes. It contains a low ceiling, storage space, and a bed. The home has been delivered to its owner, and it is located in southeast France. We aren’t sure of the pricing of the home, but Baluchon tiny homes usually start at around US$85,000.

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Japanese-Inspired Tiny Home Redefines Spaciousness and Light-Filled Living in Micro-Housing

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When it comes to tiny homes, Escape has established its dominance and expertise, and it tends to recreate various variations of its popular and most-loved models. Recently, it created the eONE XL – a rejuvenated take on its One and One XL model. The eONE XL is designed to be a more spacious, free-flowing, and light-filled home in comparison to its predecessors. Based on a double-axle trailer, the eONE XL has a distinguished Japanese-style charred wood exterior, which helps to protect the wood from decay and bugs. It features a length of 30 feet and a width of 8.6 feet, the same as the One XL. But there are a lot of other differences, ensuring that the eONE XL offers an upgraded micr0-living experience.

Designer: Escape

The eONE XL consists of large windows, which allow natural light to stream in freely throughout the day. This creates an interior that is quite light-filled and warm. As the ‘e’ in its name signifies, the home includes all-electric appliances. Besides these additional benefits, the home also offers more storage space and floor space. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a spacious and well-designed kitchen. It is quite well-equipped for a tiny home. It contains a pantry storage area, fridge/freezer, microwave, an induction cooktop, electric oven, and sink. The kitchen also includes generous cabinetry and a washer/dryer.

The living room is located next to the kitchen, and it seems to be quite spacious. The images don’t show any furniture in the living room though. The bathroom is placed on the opposite end of the home, and it features a flushing toilet, a sink with storage space, as well as a shower and a bathtub – which is something we never get to see in tiny homes. How cool!

The eONE XL tiny home includes two bedrooms, both of which are placed upstairs, and are quite spacious. You can access the master bedroom via a storage-integrated staircase. The staircase is equipped with large windows, offering views as you climb up to the bedrooms. You can enter the second bedroom via a gangway, although this room could also be utilized as a home office.

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The Urban Park Max Pushes The Boundaries Of Tiny Home Living, Offering An Apartment-Like Experience

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Designed by TruForm Tiny, and called the Urban Park Max, this tiny home is really not very tiny. It challenges the notion of a tiny home by featuring a length of 38 feet, playfully teetering on the boundary of a tiny home and a full-sized house. The tiny home seems a bit difficult to tow, but its spaciousness does offer a living experience that is very much apartment-esque but on wheels. It is founded on a quad-axle trailer and has a sense of styling that is both contemporary and elegant – inside and out.

Designer: TruForm Tiny

The Urban Park Max features an exterior dominated by metal, with some cedar accenting. Its noticeable size makes it one of the larger North American models out there, however, it certainly isn’t one of the largest. Tri-fold glass doors lead you to the home, and they also open up to the outdoors. Generous glazing allows natural light to stream into the home, creating a lovely light-filled space. You are welcomed into an open-plan living area equipped with a L-shaped sofa. Near the sofa is a dining table, as well as a kitchen equipped with a washer/dryer, oven with a propane-powered three-burner stove, a sink, fridge/freezer, cabinetry, and some shelving.

The bathroom isn’t extravagant, but it features a vanity sink with cabinetry, a flushing toilet, and a shower. The opposite end of the home houses the master bedroom. The bedroom contains a king-sized bed and loads of storage space. Since it is located on the lower level, there is sufficient space to stand upright and move around, without banging your head to the ceiling.

The tiny home also includes a secondary bedroom intended for guests. It is located on the upper floor, and you can access it via a storage-integrated staircase. This bedroom is a conventional loft-style bedroom as seen in tiny homes, marked by a low ceiling and a double bed. There is a separate section that could work well as a home office, reading nook, or even a storage are. The Urban Park Max’s price starts at around US$187,000.

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This Timber Tiny House Is The Ideal Space-Saving Yet Comfy Home For Two

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Designed by Portugal’s Madeiguincho, the Brava is a wonderful specimen of timber expertise and woodworking. It is a compact and well-designed home with a space-saving layout that fits two people into a home that simply measures 12 square meters. Brava is one of Madeiguincho’s latest models, and it truly captures the company’s expertise and talent with woodwork. It was founded by a family of carpenters, and over the years of experience is perfectly reflected in Brava.

Designer: Madeiguincho

The Brava tiny home is located on a lovely spot on a farm in the Portuguese courtyside. This home functions as a peaceful retreat for an artist and her daughter. The home measures five meters in length, making it quite compact in comparison to other North American models. The tiny home has a pleasant finishing of wood, and it features a porch area which can extend the living space a bit. This area includes a table and chairs, as well as some storage, which lets the residents eat outdoors. The interior can be entered via double glass doors, and it features a rustic and subtle decor. Plywood finish and distressed furniture work together to highlight the farm location well.

The ground floor includes a raised double bed, and it serves as a bedroom and day bed, as there is no other seating placed in the space. The room has space constraints, and hence certain compromises had to be made. The bed also includes integrated storage space. The kitchen is located closely, and it includes a sink, cabinetry and basic cooking facilities.

The kitchen of the tiny home is also connected to the bathroom, which includes a toilet, sink and shower. All these facilities are positioned on the main level. Brava also includes one loft-style bedroom, and you can access it via a storage-integrated staircase. The bedroom is like most bedrooms seen in tiny homes, and it features a low ceiling as well as a double bed. Currently, we have no idea on how Brava is priced.

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The SF-FR House Is A Novel & Refreshing Approach To Micro-Living For A Modern Blended Family

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Designed by Argentinian architect Mariano Ravenna, this unique tiny home includes a series of individual white concrete volumes. Dubbed the SF-FR House, the dynamic little house was customized according to the owner’s needs, since the family includes two adults with children from previous relationships. The aim was to create a comfortable environment where everyone feels at home, forming a refreshing manner in which individuals live together and interact with each other.

Designer: Mariano Ravenna

“The project proposes housing the different human dimensions and coming together in those common spaces that every home needs or in moving from one environment to another, with diverse routes that can lead to an encounter with the other or go in search of individuality,” said Mariano Ravenna. “And so different people can live together in the same physical space, choosing with whom, when, and how to be with the other.”

The SF-FR House is a pretty unique one since it comprises four separate cubic modules which are connected via a walkway and an exterior courtyard. The home has an interior space of 603 square feet, and it truly is a novel approach to micro-living. Space planning, material selection, and lighting solutions were paid close attention to, creating a home that is cohesive and comfortable.

Three of the modules are placed on the ground floor in a circular formation. The fourth concrete module is placed atop these three modules, creating a geometrically fascinating form. The home is segregated into various zones with different uses. The first two modules serve as the living and dining room, and they lead to the surrounding courtyard. The third and fourth modules can be utilized as bedrooms and a bathroom. The raised structure can be entered through an exterior metal spiral staircase, and it is connected to an outdoor terrace that offers views across the valley.

Massive windows have been placed throughout the home to allow natural light inside, while also providing access to lovely views of the landscape. The property also includes a large courtyard which functions as a buffer between the different modules. It also provides privacy and lets natural light and ventilation stream through the home. The SF-FR House was designed to cater to the needs and preferences of the different residents, while also creating a cohesive feeling of belonging and community. It allows the residents to have their own space while ensuring they feel safe and secure in their living space.

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This Tiny Home With Its Clever Downsizing Features Can Be Likened To A Swiss Army Knife

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Perched on a steep hillside plot in California is a tiny home designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects. The compact abode was built on the pre-existing foundations of a 1950s garage. The layout of the home is quite unique, and resembles a Swiss Army knife, as it maximizes features in an otherwise small and compact area. The home displays how smart downsizing ideas can be utilized to create a comfortable home for a small family.

Designer: Mork-Ulnes Architects 

Called the Crest guesthouse and located in Marin County, California, the home was commissioned by a family of three, who needed this to be their temporary home, as their main residence on the property is undergoing renovation. When the main house is ready, the Crest will function as a guesthouse. The home measures 400 square feet, and since it is located in the forest, wildfires are definitely a major concern. To deal with this issue, the exterior has been finished in a fire-resistant cement board, which is also quite easy to maintain. The architects also added a small deck to create more usable outdoor space.

You can enter the home via a large sliding door which opens the front-facing facade to the outside if the weather is pleasant. The interior of the home is quite airy and open, despite its small size. The interior is finished in plywood. The layout of the home is like a typical tiny home, except for a few differences. For example, the main bedroom isn’t a bedroom but is basically a Murphy bed installed into a wall. This creates plenty of free floor space, making the living area quite large. A sofa is placed on one side, and this includes integrated storage space, as well as some shelving above, and a wardrobe unit placed adjacent.

The kitchen is located close to the living area, and this includes a sink, oven, and an electric cooktop, as well as loads of cabinetry and shelving. The kitchen also has a dining table with a TV on the wall nearby. The dining table also has some integrated additional storage and features wheels so you can move it to the deck area for eating outside. The second bedroom is located in the loft and can be accessed via a ladder. The second bedroom contains a bed and a chair, and there is quite a bit of headspace to stand upright.

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With A Kitchen That Extends Into An Outdoor Bar, The Mirasol Tiny Home Is Great For Hosting Parties

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Tiny homes have a lot of perks to them, but one of the veritable cons is that they aren’t too great for hosting. These compact homes can make it uncomfortable and stuffy to have friends over, however, this is where Baluchon’s Mirasol home comes to the rescue. Although it features a compact size, it still lets you socialize with your friends comfortably, since it has a guest sleeping area and a kitchen that extends to form an outdoor bar. Pretty cool, right?!

Designer: Baluchon

Founded on a double-axle trailer, Mirasol features a length of 20 feet and it is clad in red cedar with an aluminum accenting. The interior of the home is finished in ash and spruce, and it is powered by a standard RV-style hookup. The home also has a terrace along its exterior which was set up after the pictures were taken. This terrace teams up with the drop-down bar outside to extend the living space quite a bit, letting the owner host some cool parties! The kitchen also has operable windows allowing the host to pass food and drinks with ease. The exterior also includes a small detachable pantry on one wall, allowing food and drinks to be cooled outside.

The interior of the house has plenty of glazing, creating an airy and spacious home with a light-filled ambiance. The living room includes a large L-shaped sofa bed which serves as a guest sleeping area. There is some storage space as well. The kitchen contains a breakfast bar with stool seating for two, as well as a sink, oven, small fridge, two-burner propane-powered stove, cabinetry, and some shelving. This space is connected to a compact bathroom with a toilet and shower.

However, the Mirasol tiny home only has one bedroom which can be accessed via a removable ladder. The bedroom is like most bedrooms seen in tiny homes. It has a typical loft-style interior amped with a low ceiling and a double bed. The exact pricing of the Mirasol tiny home is unknown, but usually Baluchon’s models start at $91,000 USD.

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This Towable Tiny Home Has A Distinctive ‘Upside-Down’ Interior Layout

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Designed by Wind River Tiny Homes, this newly constructed tiny home is called the Pingora. Pingora is a towable tiny home which has a pretty economical price tag, and a comfy cozy yet compact interior with a unique “upside-down” layout. This layout allows the bedroom to be placed downstairs, and the living room to be placed upstairs. It is founded on a double-axle trailer and features a length of 24 feet, making it smaller than most of the tiny homes we see in North America. The home is finished in textured engineered wood siding and is available in a variety of colors, both inside and outside.

Designer: Wind River Tiny Homes

The tiny home has a unique decor of painted sheetrock walls, spruce tongue, hardwood floor, and groove ceiling. The layout of the home is its star attraction, as it positions the bedroom downstairs, and the living room upstairs. What makes this arrangement useful is that it is easier to get into the bed, especially if the owner is old or as they age. But, at the same time, it does make the home more claustrophobic, since typical tiny homes feature the bedroom in the loft, which has its own perks too.

The living room is placed right above the bedroom, and you can reach it via a storage-integrated staircase. The living room contains a sofa, coffee table, and TV, as well as a large window that offers pretty views for people to look at. The ground floor also includes a kitchen beside the bedroom. The kitchen is placed in the center of the house, and it contains a sink, an electric cooktop, a fridge/freezer, custom cabinetry as well as space for a washer/dryer. You can also add an oven if need be. The kitchen also has a mini-split air-condiitoning unit for cooling and heating.

The bathroom is located in the opposite end of the home to the living room. It is compact but well-equipped with a shower, vanity sink, and flushing toilet. A small secondary loft is located above the bathroom, and you can access it via a ladder. This loft space is equipped with additional extra storage space.

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Minimaliste’s Latest Tiny Home Gets A Size Upgrade For A More Luxurious Micro-Living Experience

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Designed by Canada’s Minimaliste, the Noyer models provide micro-living in a luxurious tiny home setting. The Noyer and Noyer XL are designed to deal with all kinds of weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold. Minimaliste has now introduced a new innovation of the Noyer line – a new and improved and bigger tiny home amped with loads of storage space, as well as a comfy and spacious apartment-style layout.

Designer: Minimaliste 

Featuring a length of 38.5 feet, the 2024 Noyer XL has an increased length of 3.5 feet over the previous Noyer XL. Now, this isn’t a massive change, but when it comes to tiny homes, even the smallest of space makes a difference. The home also has a width of 10.5 feet, which means it needs a permit to be towed on the road, allowing you to lose some flexibility, but helping you achieve a more spacious interior in comparison to typical tiny homes. The exterior of the home has a finish of horizontal cedar and vertical steel and is founded on a triple-axle trailer.

The entrance of the home leads you to the kitchen with the living room located to the right. The home includes a raised floor which forms a rather functional underfloor storage area that can be extended into long drawers. Storage is something that isn’t easily available in most tiny homes, hence Minimaliste’s efforts to install these little nooks and storage sections are quite commendable. The living room includes a sofa and more seating, and an entertainment center.

The kitchen seems quite spacious and well-designed. It includes more storage space, a fridge/freezer, a sink, an oven, and a propane-powered stove. The space also includes a dedicated breakfast bar-style dining area with cozy stool seating. The kitchen is connected to the hallway, which includes a separate washing machine as well as a dryer. It also includes access to the bathroom as well as some convenient shelving. The bathroom is like most bathrooms found in typical tiny homes, and it includes a flushing toilet, shower, and a vanity sink unit.

The home includes two bedrooms – the downstairs one, and the upstairs one. The downstairs bedroom has ample headroom so you can place a double bed or even a bunk bed. It also has a massive wardrobe. The upstairs bedroom can be accessed via a storage-integrated staircase and is like most traditional loft-style tiny home bedrooms.

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One-Of-A-Kind Off-Grid Tiny Home Is Inspired By A WWII Airplane

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Dubbed the Monocoque Cabin, and modeled after a World War II airplane, this tiny home is truly one-of-a-kind. We’ve seen all sorts of tiny homes, in different shapes, sizes, and forms, but this is really of the most unique and innovative ones we’ve come across. The extraordinary home features a visually appealing curving exterior and is amped with loads of options – such as an interior layout, as well as the ability to run off-grid. In 2022 Airbnb had an OMG! Fund to discover innovative and crazy home ideas, and British architect Peter Markos submitted his airplane-inspired home, which was one of the winners, for which he received US$100,000! He used the money to create his own studio and bring his tiny home to life with the help of prefab specialists BlokBuild and engineers Price & Myers.

Designer: Peter Markos

“The concept of the Monocoque Cabin originated from a fascination with aerospace and automotive construction techniques known for their efficient use of materials,” explains Markos. “This led to the question: Why not integrate such methods into the built environment? Monocoques are structural systems in which loads are supported by an object’s external skin, creating a stiff, strong, light structure similar to an ‘eggshell’. These are structures often used in aerospace and automotive design.”

The impressive Monocoque Cabin is heavily inspired by the WWII de Havilland Mosquito monocoque structure. The fighter plane features an amazing monocoque structure, which served as an excellent source of influence. The cabin is crafted from various timber materials, creating a surreal connection with the rural setting. The materials were selected as they tend to age gracefully, and with time they will gray, creating a more beautiful and impressive structure.

The house features a length of 30 feet and a width of 11 feet. It has a curving exterior with a finish of cedar shingles. The home isn’t supported by wheels like most tiny homes, but it is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled. It can be relocated within a few days with ease! You enter the home via some steps and a deck area, where you are welcomed by a shared living room and kitchen. This space includes a breakfast bar, sofa, and kitchen unit with a sink, shelving, and sufficient space for a small fridge and portable stove.

The main living area and the bathroom are connected. The bathroom contains a shower, toilet, and a sink. The end of the house contains a spacious bedroom with a comfy double bed and a generous amount of glazing. The entire home has a minimal and utilitarian vibe. The windows are a mix of plywood and polycarbonate, and a few are glass. Simple and subtle wooden furniture enhances the minimal appeal of the home, but the cabin does have a lot of layout and furniture options to pick from.

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