For most people, the idea of living in a mere 400 square feet or less is enough to break out into a cold sweat of claustrophobia.
But these creative and practical folk have proven that you don't need tons of space to live happily or comfortably! In fact, small spaces can be a good thing for more reasons than one.
They can help save on energy bills, they're cost-effective to build, and they're individually suited to the needs and tastes of each individual homeowner. The tiny house movement has been growing steadily over the past years as it's received increasing media coverage. What began as a countermovement against oversized American living has transformed into a supportive global community.
How would you feel about downsizing to a tiny home? Take a look at 21 of our favorites below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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1. Japanese-Style Forest Home
For just $11,000, this beautiful, two-story, 14’ x 16′ cabin in the forest could be yours, constructed by architect Brian Schulz.
2. UFOgel
This small, compact 485-square-foot Austrian home is made entirely out of larch wood.
3. Teahouse Tetsu Treehouse
Created by architect Terunobu Fujimori, the inside boasts a simple design, despite its whimsical exterior.
4. Woolywagons Train House
Woolywagons provides beautiful ranch rentals for people in need of a unique getaway.
5. The Little Great Camp Cabin
Little Great Camp Cabin provides low-cost "green" housing solutions for two in New York State.
6. Surf Shack
Built for a surfer and parked alongside the Pacific Ocean, this little mobile home boasts amazing views, and is just 192 square feet!
7. ESCAPE Portable Cabin
This modular cabin home is not only portable, it's fully customizable, and can be delivered to wherever you want it built.
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8. Tiny Montana Cabin
This little cabin in the mountains of Montana was designed by Jeff Shelden.
9. "Hani Man Cave"
SunRay Kelley's "man cave" near Middleton, CA is made from trees and milled lumber with an interior of sculpted cob.
10. Vertical Eco Home
You'll have to travel to Japan to check out this eco-friendly space saver, which can be built for just $15,000.
11. Concrete Portable House
This tiny little prefab home has a warm interior despite its concrete design.
12. Floating House
The floating house is inspired by nature and sustainability, and was designed by Dymitr Malxew for a French developer.
13. Hobbit Home
This roughly 645-square-foot house fit for a hobbit cost $5,000 and took four months to complete, and features a number of eco-friendly features including a compost toilet, scrap wood as flooring, and a nearby spring that provides a fresh water source.
14. Dome Home
This incredible dome home took six weeks to complete on a $9,000 budget, and includes a hammock, lounging space, a personal pond, and best of all, is made from all-natural materials.
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15. Casa do Penedo
Believe it or not, this stone home in Portugal built between four large stones features a swimming pool!
16. Texas Tiny Home
Texas Tiny Homes is a tiny house company that constructs special small homes, including this two-story one, which is only 423 square feet.
17. Gardener’s Hut
This small shepherd's house is cozy in the winter and keeps cool in the summer, located in Berwickshire, Scotland.
18. The Bowtop
The Bowtop is a rentable caravan built on a 5' x 10' trailer and located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada.
19. Pembrokeshire Log Cabin
Quaint and cozy, the 280-square-foot Pembrokeshire Log Cabin offers a unique camping experience in St. Dogmaels, Wales.
20. Whimsical Floating Home
This colorful floating house in Seattle, Wa is just 390 square feet and boasts beautiful waterfront views.
21. Tiny Home For Four
Believe it or not, a family of four lives in this tiny house on a campground, which features a multi-functional bathtub/wine barrel, a nook that serves as a dinner table, nook, dresser, and bulletin board, as well as a cozy "master loft."
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