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This Not-So-Tiny & Spacious Tiny Home Is Blessed With A Motorized Deck, Rooftop Terrace & Spiral Staircase

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What I love about tiny homes these days is that they’re managing to get more and more spacious from within, without occupying too much space on the outside. This lovely little home called the Cascade Mini by TruForm Living is an example of such an ingenious tiny home. The Cascade Mini manages to squeeze in an impressive and generous amount of living space into a compact length of 38 meters. Besides being spacious, the tiny home also features a spiral staircase, that offers entry to a rooftop terrace. The ground floor of the home contains an enclosed porch area and deck as well!

Designer: TruForm Tiny

The Cascade Mini occupies 32.5 square meters, and visitors can enter the home via the main entrance, which leads them into the kitchen. The kitchen is the center of the home, and it includes a fridge, a small drawer-style dishwasher, a three-burner propane-powered stove, an oven, a sink and cabinetry, and a central movable kitchen island.

Next to the kitchen is the cozy living room which accommodates a sofa, small coffee table, and a fireplace. The living room leads to an enclosed porch which brings in a generous amount of light into the home, while also creating a pleasant and comfy place to sit in. The porch is also connected to the outdoor deck which is motorized and can be lowered into the desired position via a switch, or even raised if you need to tow the house somewhere else. The deck also includes a fire pit and some additional seating. Another key feature is the rooftop terrace which can be accessed through a spiral staircase on the outside. The terrace also includes a small fireplace and some seating.

The bedroom and bathroom are located next to each other. The bathroom includes a bathtub and a separate shower, which is rarely seen in tiny homes. It also includes a sink and a composting toilet. The bedroom has quite an unusual configuration for a tiny home, as it is located on the ground floor, and has quite a low ceiling, leaving sufficient space for a double bed and some shelving. The low ceiling also leaves space for a loft-based laundry room on top with a washing machine, a dryer, and some storage area as well.

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Portable tiny home can expand into a 364 square feet living space

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One of the most tedious things that I experienced more than once is moving houses. Well for one thing, I have so much stuff so packing them all up and then unpacking them at my new place can be such a pain. So sometimes I wonder if I could just have all of my things and furniture in just one box that I can move from one place to another if I need to not stay in one place. Well, there are now tiny houses that can do just that, provided you can fit everything you own in that space.

Designer: PODX Go

There are a lot of tiny houses already available out there but this one is truly portable and high-tech. The Grande S1 is a pre-fabricated tiny home that can be packed up in a huge box and can be transported to where you need to go. And once you’re ready to settle down in that place, it can unpack itself and expand to a 20-foot-wide living space, complete with furniture and all the stuff that you can fit in that place. Once completely expanded, it has a full width of 20 feet and 364 square feet and it’s “street legal” which is an important requirement for those that need to actually live in that house.

To open up the house, you need to fold out the awning and the stairs and lower the stabilizing posts first. After that, you just press the button and it will unfold in all its mechanical glory. Inside, you have a dining space, living room, kitchen, bathroom, home office, and bedroom. All of the furniture can be folded in and out or stowed away into compartments because, of course, you need to put them somewhere when the house will fold into itself. For example, the queen-sized Murphy bed and the office desk can be stowed into the wall while the dining table can be folded on both sides and the chairs inserted into it.

If you’re getting ready to move again, you just need to stow away the desk, bed, and dining table and then put the sofa in the front entry area while the office chair and coffee table can fit into the bathroom. Then you remove the stabilizing posts and then with another press of a button, the house will then fold itself up and you’ll be ready to move in just 10 minutes. Oh and this tiny house can go off grid as it powered by a1,400-watt array solar panels connected to a 5-kilowatt Lycan power box.

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Rentable Tiny Cabin With A Unique Layout Feels Much Larger Than It Actually Is

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I love a good tiny home! They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth. They’re simple and minimal alternatives to the imposing, materialistic dwellings that seem to have taken over. And they’re also notable for their ability and gift to maximize the use of limited space. And, a tiny cabin I recently came across that totally blew me away is The Nest. Nestled in Hocking Hills, Ohio, The Nest is one of the two short-term rentals available at ReWild Rentals – a property owned by husband and wife Aimee and Andrew who wanted to share the natural beauty of the place with their guests.

Pros:

  • Unique layout unlike the typical tiny homes
  • Seems more spacious and larger than it actually is

Cons:

  • The barn-style door is a bit old-fashioned and doesn’t provide much privacy in the bathroom

Designer: Aimee and Andrew of ReWild Rentals

The exterior of the small house is clad in black board-and-batten wood siding, which gives the home a modern and contemporary feel, accentuated by a long sloping roof on one side, that also shelters the outdoor patio. A door invites you into the home, which is painted a warm green. To the right, you are welcomed by the main living space which is highlighted by height ceilings and large stacked windows that allow natural light to effortlessly stream into the home. This section of the home also includes a kitchen, living room, and a small dining area in between the two.

The living room is great for comfy movie nights, and it is warmed up by a wood stove in one corner. The kitchen is well-equipped with all the basic amenities including a full-sized stove, oven, and refrigerator. The dining table is crafted from walnut wood, and it is compact enough to seat two people. The round shape of the dining table makes the space feel less cramped and small.

The bedroom and bathroom have been located side by side, and the bedroom is marked with a generous amount of windows to give the space an open feel. The bathroom features a skylight, and a sliding barn-style door separates it from the rest of the house. Quite interestingly, the outdoor patio has a DIY suspended bed made with a recycled trampoline, that makes for a great spot to lounge about in. The Nest has a unique layout that makes the home feel much larger than it is, allowing it to stand apart from typical tiny homes on the market.

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This luxurious wooden tiny house with two lofts can be used as primary residence or holiday rental

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Get ready to be transported to a world of comfort and elegance with this magnificent wooden tiny home dubbed the Dufour. Built by German tiny house creator Berghaus, known for keeping its designs eco-friendly and sustainable, this spacious wooden cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury.

Dufour, named after the highest peak in Switzerland, now measures roughly 26 feet in length, which makes this model considerably larger than the previous Berghaus designs – thus the name, signifying dominance of size. Packed with modern-day luxuries, the length is not the only significance of the Dufour 780; it features two loft bedrooms each with a staircase of its own from the main floor.

Designer: Berghaus

This interesting design facet makes the new Dufour home ideal for a range of scenarios. It can be used as a family home or, nestled in the heart of a forest, as a comfy vacation rental. Yes, the Dufour home on wheels is towable to the location of choice in either single- or double-bedroom options.

Dufour 780 features an enticing wooden façade, the warmth of which is carried to the inside where the floor is infrared heated. And for when you happen to ride the cabin to an outing in the summer, the air-conditioner onboard should maintain the temperatures and keep you comfy.

Berghaus with eco-friendly aesthetics on the hind side understands that nothing compares to natural lighting and ventilation. To that end, the Dufour 780 has a large circular window gaping out of the living room. Aligning with the idea of sustainability, the tiny house is topped with solar panels and maintained for fresh and gray water tanks aboard, so that this micro house is capable of sustaining life off-grid for a weekend.

Access to the Dufour is through the entrance in the middle. On the left is the living area with a fireplace, on the right is the kitchen and then the bathroom. The well-equipped, modern kitchen has a stove, fridge and oven with a hood. The space is seamlessly fitted with a dishwasher and washing machine. The bathroom alongside is again fitted with necessary amenities such as an eco-friendly toilet, rain shower, and a vanity with a mirror.

Over the main floor are two loft bedrooms: one accessible by a wooden staircase (with a built-in wardrobe) and the other by a metal staircase with wooden steps. Each loft bedroom has a double bed and storage shelves, while the main bedroom has a generous skylight (if you want, you can have a skylight in the second bedroom as well).

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This charred wood self-built tiny home executes all the dont’s of designing for a small space

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This beautiful 16-foot-long tiny home in Byron Bay, Australia was designed and is home to a lovely couple Samara and James. Frank Macchia, a holistic designer, and Samara’s father helped them to design the home. All the design ideas and moves you wouldn’t execute in a small space were implemented in this tiny home. For example – its interior and exterior feature a dark theme, and there aren’t a lot of windows in the home. Despite these details, the house manages to have an air of spaciousness and balance to it, while retaining a harmonious connection with the site it is situated on!

Designer: Samara and James

The wood-clad home is inspired by Japanese design, especially by shou sugi ban, a method of charring wood to make it more fire and pest resistant. The home was designed similarly to Samara’s parents’ home which is also located on the property. So, a theme of consistency and continuity was maintained. The house includes three modules, consisting of a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. They can be moved and reconfigured if the home ever needs to be expanded in the future. The home’s noteworthy modular configuration creates space for little interstitial decks. The home is surrounded by potted plants and greenery, adding a chunk of green to the space.

You enter the home through a screened alcove, which creates a connection between the bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen includes a sink and an induction stovetop, as well as cabinets and open shelving. LED lighting strips have been placed underneath the cabinets. There’s also a handy wooden frame installed to store James’ DIY cold brew coffee tower. Once you exit the kitchen, you enter a cozy transitional space, which holds Samara’s closet. The closet is hidden beneath a skinny door.

You enter the bedroom by sliding open a door of wooden slats. A comfy bed, a small nook, and James’ closet occupy the space in the bedroom. A huge window in the room allows natural light to stream in. The window can be covered with a roller blind, which enables it to transform into a movie screen, with the help of a projector that is placed in James’ closet. The home also features a cool outdoor shower. A door separates the outdoor shower from the rest of the bathroom where the toilet and sink are located.

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Lisa tiny house take small living to a ‘spacious’ high if you don’t mind extra permission to tow it

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Often times we confront the difficult question of what size can a tiny house be without breaking the law? Generally, tiny house builders understand their limits and build within the permissible 30 feet length and 8.5 feet width to ensure their towable homes are road legal in most US states.

Then some builders take the ‘leap of space’ – case in point MitchCraft Tiny Homes – to construct tiny houses that go a couple of feet beyond the acceptable limit. Of course, you get little extra space but you are expected to seek permits to tow such a home around the US.

Designer: MitchCraft Tiny Homes

MitchCraft Tiny Homes has been custom-building tiny homes since 2015. Lisa 30 x 10 Tiny Home is its latest bespoke creation that given its 30ft x 10ft dimensions, trickles a tad from the permitted towable limit and would need a license to be roadable in the US.

Besides, Lisa tiny home is a miraculous mini home that takes living tiny to a lux-infused high. With a distinctive exterior (green, wood and stone finish) that beats around the rustic norm, the tiny house has a spacious interior. Those two feet beyond the permitted limit make a lot of space inside for the occupant’s advantage.

On entry, you step first into a living room precisely laid out with a sofa. On the opposite side is a table and a porthole-style window right above it. The common area also features an electric fireplace to cozy things up inside. Despite the petit size, Lisa accommodates two bedrooms: master bedroom is on the ground floor complete with a double bed, work desk and storage. A small ladder on the other side of the tiny house, leads you to the second bedroom in the loft above the bathroom, which opens into a small balcony.

Like a typical tiny house, the ladder to the loft bedroom is packed with additional storage space, while the room itself has a low ceiling and can sleep a couple. The kitchen adjacent to the living room is equipped with a propane-powered four-burner stove, a fridge, and microwave. It is furnished with a lot of storage cabinets, a pull-out chopping board, and a sink. Bathroom alongside is furnished with a toilet, a shower, and a washer and dryer section. If you don’t mind laboring a little for permits, Lisa should be your SUV’s perfect companion for a weekend getaway.

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This picturesque tiny home is perched idyllically on a slope with vistas of the Seto Island Sea

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Perched idyllically on a picturesque slope overlooking the Seto Island Sea is a beautiful tiny home that boasts extensive views of blue waters, and greenery. The home functions as a guest house, and is located on a large property called K Residence, which is on one of the many islands of the Japanese archipelago. The home has been equipped with a dining pavilion, and Schemata Architects have designed both structures.

Designer: Schemata Architects

“‘It is a place to confront solitude while facing the sea,” said the architects.

The home was inspired by ‘shukobo’, lodgings that are operated by shrines and temples. It was designed to host family and friends, and functions as a comfortable accommodation with an element of isolation and privacy. It was built under the name of ‘dokubo’, and serves as a space for children to take a break from the rest of the world, and spend some much-needed solitary time alone. The home features five sleeping areas, as well as a shower and toilet. The main residence is located above the guest house, and meals are had in the dining room of the main residence.

The tiny house and the main home are connected via a metal staircase. Visitors can enter the home through the back of it, where they are instantly welcomed by stunning views of the water on the opposite end. The dining pavilion located next to the home functions as an intimate space for dining, or even grabbing a few drinks after dinner (for the adults of course).  While the adults indulge in a few drinks, the children can play in the guest house, while still having access to the adults. The beautiful feature of the tiny home is that it has been designed to accommodate the needs of children and adults alike. It’s the sort of home that caters wonderfully to all members of a family, ensuring they all feel at home, and reside in a space that truly feels like their own.

The entire property, that is the K Residence, is a wide complex that has been equipped with a lot of amenities – not excluding the main residence, the previously mentioned dining room, and a tea house as well. The tiny home is a quaint and cozy part of this complex, one that perches peacefully on a slope, while providing splendid vistas of the blue waters.

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Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Canter mobile office creates sense of openness not possible with other ‘nature’ connecting RVs

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How many times in the past three years have we come across mobile home/office vouching to bring remote work lifestyle closer to nature like never before? Ask me! It’s every other day some mobile home, tiny RV studio or something in the ranks that crops up and spoils us for choice. When we already have so many options to pick from, why not allow the Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Canter to make a contention as well?

Based on the “beaten” idea of ‘harnessing the healing power of nature,’ the NomadPro Canter is fashioned as a mobile workspace. Jargon aside, somewhere within, even I believe there is a new approach to this one in comparison to the remote office options out there.

Designer: Mitsubishi

For one, mobile homes ideally tuck in a little nook for the users to work out of while traveling and living a nomadic lifestyle. The NomadPro built on the bed of a Fuso light-duty Canter truck is an RV that’s essentially constructed around a remote office than other way around.

In totality, it’s a crapped-up living space with lots of modifications to make room for a couple to live and work on the go. However, its nifty attitude subtly connects the NomadPro Canter inhabitants with nature, unlike any other RV. It reveals the inside to connect the users to the outside by lifting up the wing on the side up to form a pitched roof.

This transformation creates a sense of openness that one can enjoy even from the desk. For the comfort of living and working, the NomadPro Canter is decently equipped. It comes with moveable benches and tables and a workstation for two. The retractable leaves for floor space during the day, while the kitchen and shower area unsure inhabitants get home-cooked food and can freshen up no matter where the road takes them. I’m now envying a stress-free mobile work life in the NomadPro Canter!

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Jeep Container Home wants us to believe in no frills pack and move off-grid living

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The idea of trailer homes is here to stay as we’ve seen in the last couple of years. The nomadic lifestyle is fast catching up with the masses and that has triggered a number of creators who want to cater to the needs of adventure seekers across the globe.

Jeep Japan too wants to jump on board this juggernaut, and cash in on the trend with this traveling house, Jeep Container Home. Just as the name suggests, the whole package is an expansive-looking house that goes where the Jeep goes. What makes it different from the other trailer homes is that can be hooked onto a 4×4 MUV – well, it doesn’t ride on wheels and is completely assembled on-site.

Designer: Jeep Japan

Jeep Container Home is basically a house ready to pack up and set up at the desired location with little effort. Surely, this one is not as easy to move as a tiny house on wheels or tent – still there are good merits. Compared to container homes, the Jeep’s concept home has sides that open up to the views and a skylight that brings a sense of airiness. Sliding the wooden barn doors opens up the interiors to the outside view and the windows come to view when the iron shutters are opened. For extended stays at one location, there’s the option to install glazing and solid shutters too.

The whole layout of the modular home setup is customizable with options to have a rooftop deck, go for open air-living, or add extensions for more usable space. For now, the concept proposes a bare inside area sans any amenities or furniture for more flexibility in setting up things as the user desires. Other than that, the Jeep Container House is equipped with rooftop solar panels for completely off-grid living in remote regions. When parked, the electric vehicle (Jeep is developing hybrid and all-electric versions currently) is charged via the sustainable system.

For now, the concept design is in the Jeep study phase and more details will float in once, the maker gets more serious about this idea. For us, right now this concept has the right direction but lacks a bit in long-term practical execution. That’s because the Jeep connection and semi-open design don’t seem to add up (or maybe I’m interpreting things wrongly). The idea could easily be implemented for a container house conversion too without all the complexities.

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This Swedish tiny house on wheels is lightweight and compact but has a big heart

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There is always a new idea behind a tiny house we come across. Some thrive on the use of material, some on the number of people it can accommodate. However, designing to create spaciousness within a compact timber project is what really gets me intrigued. This is why the Sunshine tiny house designed and sold by Sweden-based Vagabond Haven is the subject of discussion.

The ready-to-move-in tiny house on wheels is finished in a choice of Spruce, ThermoWood, Shou sugi ban or cedar siding. Made compact and lightweight to be pulled behind a car, the tiny house can even be finished precisely according to how you want it.

Designer: Vagabond Haven 

As important as it is for a tiny house to be accommodating on the inside, it is vital to be prepared for year-round living. This is the ethos of the Sunshine which measures 6.7m long and 2.55m wide. The little but spacious tiny house offers 21sqm of living space along with a loft bedroom, functional kitchen, bathroom, and convertible sofa for additional sleeping space. The tiny house’s exterior embraces traditional essence with a gabled roof made from lightweight and durable aluminum. The contraption on wheels can be towed behind a car at 80 km/h with utmost convenience.

While the exterior is traditional, the minimalistic interior is enhanced with the flow of natural light through the nicely insulated windows and glass door all finished with tempered glass. True to the house’s name, the Sunshine’s radiant interiors make provision for storage under the staircase leading to the solitary loft bedroom. You enter the house in the living room, which leads you to a furnished open kitchen and a bathroom alongside. A Sunshine with electricity, plumbing, and ventilation is available for €38,700 ($39,000) while a fully-furnished model designed to run off-the-grid with its own renewable power and water spikes the price point significantly.

Customers can choose to have the build customized to their wishes. The Sunshine tiny house allows you to add kitchen, bathroom, furnishing, heating and other tailored finishes to an unfurnished model. You can also choose from two-floor plans and have the choice to select colors, off-grid options, and sustainable construction materials.

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