Innovative ideas for designing your perfect tiny home.
There’s nothing more charming than a tiny house! These homes aren’t just adorable—they’re budget-friendly, eco-conscious, and perfect for embracing a simpler lifestyle. With endless design possibilities, it’s amazing how much style can fit into less than 1,000 square feet. We’ve gathered a collection of our favorite tiny and small homes to inspire your dreams. Whether … Read more
Building a tiny house involves several key steps and considerations. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Planning and Design 2. Foundation 3. Materials 4. Utilities 5. Interior Finishing 6. Building Process 7. Sustainability 8. Final Touches Resources READ MORE ARTICLES: Conclusion Building a tiny house can be a rewarding project. It requires careful planning, creativity, and an understanding of local regulations. Taking the time to … Read more
Jennifer and Derrick Miller, Manhattanites seeking a weekend home, found their dream house on Long Island’s North Fork. Jennifer, who grew up in Fredericksburg, Texas, wanted a place to create lasting memories with their future children. The house, once owned by town miller Lazarus Manley, was a historic landmark. Seeing the plaque “The Miller” sealed … Read more
Amy Kleinwachter, the owner of Old World Antieks in La Grange, Texas, is a pro at finding heirloom-worthy treasures and unique architectural salvage. Her best find yet? A 14-foot-round grain silo just down the road from her home. After building a farmhouse from salvaged materials, she saw the silo as the perfect guesthouse for her … Read more
For over 25 years, a passionate DIYer and vintage enthusiast has been transforming her charming bungalow into a timeless treasure. At 22, Bambi Costanzo (@number131) took on a 1920s fixer-upper—a small, two-bed, one-bath bungalow with no insulation, worn windows, and a dated ceiling. “The charm had been totally stripped out,” she recalls. But what started … Read more
Designing a small space is an art and a science. For John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of the interior design firm Madcap Cottage, their Catskills home serves as the perfect testing ground. It’s where they experiment with their latest design obsessions. Their schoolhouse has already been overhauled multiple times. And the tinkering isn’t stopping … Read more
Materials Overview: Here’s a material list for a tiny home design with the living room upstairs. This list covers the basic materials you’ll need for construction: 1. Foundation and Structural Support 2. Framing Materials 3. Insulation 4. Flooring 5. Roofing 6. Siding and Exterior Finish 7. Interior Walls and Ceiling 8. Stairs and Railings 9. … Read more
Which is good news for us, because the sleek styling in this small house is everything. Armed with 14 years of carpentry experience and a keen interest in the “Tiny House Movement” (as those in the know call it these days), James Stoltzfus set out to build his own compact home in his free time last year — … Read more