Tiny Houses That Will Make You Dream of Moving In
Is there anything more charming than a tiny house? Not only are these homes incredibly cute, but embracing the tiny home lifestyle also means enjoying a lower price tag, a smaller environmental footprint, and a simplified way of living. Plus, the architectural and interior design possibilities are endless! You’ll be amazed at the stylish options you can fit into less than 1,000 square feet.
Below, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite tiny and small homes (many are practically tiny!) for you to admire and inspire you to dream about your own tiny home, whether you want to build or buy. Many of these homes offer plans for purchase, and some even come as ready-to-assemble kits.
Whether you’re looking to downsize your main residence, create a vacation cottage or cabin, or add a backyard guest house that could double as a “granny pod,” these tiny homes provide plenty of ideas. And if you love the allure of tiny living but aren’t quite ready to downsize permanently, several featured homes are available as vacation rentals. So go ahead—start pursuing your tiny home dreams today!
Converted Schoolhouse
Designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of Madcap Cottage looked outside the “home box” for their upstate New York tiny home. In just 858 square feet, their happy converted 1840s schoolhouse features at least a dozen paint colors, just as many patterned fabrics and wallpapers, and ample antiques behind its No. 2 pencil-colored door.
Converted Boathouse
When building a house with a small footprint, you have some unique “lot” options, like this converted boathouse of designer Gary McBournie. To make the most of the 880 square feet, Gary used clever space-saving design ideas like wall sconces instead of lamps and a built-in banquette for seating.
Cozy Lake House
Abby and Joe Albers turned their 800-square-foot Michigan lake cottage into a this nostalgia-rich retreat filled with vintage collections. Inside, all white walls keep the small space feeling open and airy, while also serving as a clean backdrop for all of Abby’s camp-style collections.
Antiques-Filled Bungalow
Nestled in a valley surrounded by towering sycamore trees, Bambi and Frank Costanzo’s tiny (996 square feet!) 1920s bungalow stands tall thanks to its handsome dark exterior. The front porch originally extended all the way across the house, but Bambi co-opted one half to get extra room for a new library inside.
Grain Silo Guest House
Antiques dealer Amy Kleinwachter transformed a 14-foot-round grain silo into this quirky one-of-a-kind 1,000-square-foot guesthouse. Besides the silo itself, the home feature numerous other salvaged materials such as weathered beadboard, sheet metal, window frames, and even an old metal awning.
Coastal Cottage
Saltboxes and Cape Cod-style cottages have historically been small in size and offer lots of information on how to live big in a compact space. Seasoned with coastal character, this historic home of designer Jennifer Vaughn-Miller and her family packs ample seaside charm into its tiny 1,000-square-foot footprint. A highlight of the tiny home is the narrow 28-foot-wide hearth perfectly sized for the cozy living room.
