“Nicky and Judy decided that a tiny house on wheels would be the ideal solution for the next stage in their lives: retirement. The low cost of living a minimalist lifestyle in 175 square feet allows Nicky to work less (Judy is already retired), and it allows them to enjoy living in their dream home, …
Challenges & Benefits of Tiny House Living – Couple Shares Experience Read More »
Abel Zyl, of Zyl Vardos, builds some of the most beautiful and whimsical tiny homes. The Tiny House Hotel in Portland, Oregon is one of the best places to experience tiny house living. Pictured here is a great opportunity to give tiny house living a try in a custom hand built tiny home. They can …
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Pictured here is a recent creation by Rewild Homes in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Inside you’ll find stunning beamwork, a cozy Morso woodstove, a stainless steel fridge, recessed LED lighting, washer/dryer hookups, and a custom staircase with storage. It’s also equipped with a solar panel & battery package. Learn more about Rewild Homes. The house may also …
The Blue Heron – Off-grid Craftsman Cabin by Rewild Homes Read More »
I stopped by the one-day SMUD Tiny House Competition yesterday and was amazed at the huge crowds and long lines to view tiny home interiors. Thinking it would be fun for my kids, I had brought them along so they could tour the tiny homes – but quickly decided to just take some quick exterior photos since my …
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On the cover of the latest issue (#46) of Tiny House Magazine is Ms. Gypsy Soul’s Urban Chic & Fabulous Tiny House. (btw… This house has also been entered in the Tiny House of the Year Competition – and public voting begins November 1, 2016.) Issue 46 of Tiny House Magazine also includes topics like: …
We’re just back from a quick visit to The Auburn Fall Home Show, in Auburn, California – where they’ve setup a tiny house village that showcases a number of tiny houses. If you’re in northern California this weekend you might want to take the drive up I-80 and have a look. The organizers will be …
Tiny House Village Scenes from The Auburn Fall Home Show Read More »
Here’s a very simple and small tiny house that’s designed to add a little space for those that need a guest room, office, lookout, studio, sanctuary, party shack, play room, or retreat. It also has a roof top deck! It can be easily towed by a half ton truck, and built on a CSA certified 8′ x 16′ trailer. The …
Space… for a Studio, Sanctuary, Office by Full Moon Tiny Shelters Read More »
Designed by Studio 1984, the “Nest” is a compact eco-home concept made from wood and straw. It was originally conceived as an entry to Archi<20, a design competition for low-cost, environmentally-friendly architecture in France. Around a wooden frame, straw bales are attached. A simple roof keeps it dry. The interior can be used for whatever …
Artist Jay Nelson built a new tiny house in Hawaii and sent photos to Lloyd Kahn at The Shelter Blog. See more photos at Small and Tiny Home Ideas. See more of Jay Nelson’s habitable art.
This 1959 Chevrolet Viking School Bus’s restoration was spearheaded by Will Winkelman of Winkelman Architecture. It can be used as a camper, transport 12 people, sleep 4, and be used as a guest room at his home in Portland, Maine. The restoration required lifting the body off the frame and fabricating some replacement parts. While it may look like a groovy …
The house pictured here is a vacation rental on the Mendocino Coast. “Remote, quiet cabin with loft bedroom and small, southern-exposure deck offer creative sanctuary. Efficient, small galley, wood stove, on-demand heater and hot water, handcrafted woodwork. Rustic, yet elegant. 7 miles to the store or gourmet restaurants. Dozens of beaches, trails, bikeways, rivers, state parks …
