Let’s face it—sometimes more really isn’t more. Especially when it comes to houses. I mean, do you really need all that square footage to fill (and clean!)? Enter the tiny home. (Purists of the tiny house movement define a tiny house to be no larger than 600 square feet, but a more relaxed definition raises that number to around 1,200.) Whether you’re looking to downsize your primary residence, build a vacation cottage or cabin, or add a backyard guest house that can even be used as a “granny pod,” a tiny home could be just the answer.
Not only are tiny houses just so darn cute to look at, but along with the tiny home lifestyle comes a smaller price tag, a reduced environmental footprint, and a simplified way of living. And, as more architects and design firms embrace these smaller homes, the design options for modern, cottage, farmhouse, and cabin style tiny homes continue to grow. (You won’t believe the amount of style you can fit in to less than 1,000 square feet!).
Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite tiny and small (they’re practically tiny!) homes to give you lots of inspiration to get you dreaming of or actually planning your own tiny house to build or buy. Many of the featured houses even have plans available for purchase or are sold as ready-to-assemble kits. And, if you love the romance of a tiny home but aren’t ready to commit to permanently downsizing, you’ll even find several houses that are available as vacation rentals. So, go on, get started on that tiny home dream today!
Get more tiny home decorating inspiration:
- Make the most of your tiny home with these small space decorating ideas.
- Spruce up your space with these small bathroom ideas.
- These galley kitchen design ideas live large.