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While the world races to build skyscrapers that graze the heavens (we're looking at you, Dubai), there's a quiet revolution happening in the corners of society. The tiny house movement has gained an insane following since the early 2000s, pulling an increasing number of people toward a more sustainable and budget-friendly way of life through small living spaces. Why, you ask? Let's just say that the sight of a tiny home, efficiently packed with every essential you can think of, can successfully make your heart skip a beat. Or two. Possibly a dozen. And we have a particularly soft spot for them.
But it goes deeper than just the feeling of living in cute, small houses. While the concept of simple spaces has a much longer history, the modern movement as we know it today took off in response to a combination of factors, including the financial crisis of 2007-2008, increasing environmental concerns, and a cultural shift towards minimalism and simplicity.
Now, we're no math experts, but we know that the joy of micro homes multiplies exponentially with each innovative tiny house design photo we encounter. The creativity, versatility, and ingenuity in the architecture and interior design of these tiny home ideas can bring out the excited child in anyone, like the sweet joy you used to feel while exploring a toy store. Only this time, the toys are replaced by perfectly crafted, downsized living spaces.
If you're not sold on how crazy good tiny homes are, we invite you to join us in appreciating these housing masterpieces in all their glory. No matter if you're into minimalist living or just curiously wandering, we promise you'll find them endearing. Got a favorite already? Don't be shy. Hit that upvote button and share the love!
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#1
Building My Cob House. Two Hands And A Dream
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3 Years Later - 1 Man DIY Build - Done!
#3
My Family’s Cabin. It’s A Time Capsule From The 70s But It’s My Favorite Place
Marshmellowzz [she/her] 2 years ago
woahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoah THAT IS AMAZING!!!!!!
Brenda White 2 years ago
That reminds me of British Columbia coast. Amazing, highly recommend visiting
#4
Thank You Humans For Cleaning My Domain
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Located On Top Of A Hill, In The Middle Of A Forest
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A Beautiful Timber Cottage
#7
Who Needs A Big House When You Can Have This
GraphicHealer 2 years ago
It's meant to be a sitting area. The net is more comfortable because it flexes around you. Sort of like a hammock.
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#8
I've Lived In My DIY 270 Sqft Tiny House For Over 5 Years Now... Still In Love With A Simple Lifestyle
#9
12 Feet Above Land
#12
Does This Little House I Built Myself Count For A Tiny House?
#13
Stayed In A Tiny House Recently, This Was The Bed. Wonderful Place To Curl Up And Listen To The Rain
#14
Lived In Tiny - The Reality Of Our Space
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago (edited)
Honestly the first time I've EVER EVER seen an actual lived in, not perfectly IG ready tiny house. This is cool s**t!!
#15
Tiny House Design
#16
The Other Half Of My House
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
So how do you get upstairs with all the c**p sitting on the steps?
#17
Still A Heap To Finish But I Love My Kitchen
#18
Our Tiny House Is Starting To Feel Like A Tiny Home
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Proof that tiny doesn’t automatically mean rustic. This one’s tiny and stylish.
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#20
My Tiny House Ready To Welcome Our Baby!
#21
Guest House In The Making
#23
Tiny House Design
#24
The Tiny House My Wife And I Are Staying At This Week (On A Horse Farm!)
Kitten Dog Mom 2 years ago
It looks like crocheting to me, but it could be knitting. 😁
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Cheers To The Best Of Memories With You By My Side And Thousands Of More To Come
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago
Like warm bath, fuzzy socks, hot toddies, reading by the fire type ishh
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago
Legit the most heaven looking place on here thus far!! Soooo sooooo f*****g cozy looking
#26
What A Journey It Was Learning How To Build This And So Happy With The Final Result!
#27
Thought I Would Give An Update Of Our Tiny House Now That We Have Been Living Here For 8 Months
#28
Home For The Last 4 Years
#29
And The Final Result... After A Year And A Bit Of Hard Work, Our Self Build Campervan Is Finished-Ish
#30
My Cozy Living Area In My Tiny Lake House
#31
A Tiny Pond House I'm Working On Right Now
Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
...I have no words, phenomenal...well I guess I did have words ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
#32
Sunbeams And A Garden Full Of Flowers
#33
My Little Cabin Outside Of NYC In The Pocono Mountains
Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
Awesome! When I get older, I'd love to just live an a little hut....secluded from the outside world....with nothing but me and my anima-Anyways!
Brenda White 2 years ago
I have always been fortunate to live in 3,000 sf or more, this is NOT a tiny cottage
#34
I Built My Tiny House For Less Than $20k
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago
Exactly my thoughts that i didn't know how to put into words
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Moved Into Our DIY Tiny 6 Months Ago And Love It. Cheers!
#36
Things Have Really Come Together On Our Build
#37
Here Is The Inside Of A Tiny Cabin In The Woods I Built After NYC Shutdown
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago (edited)
Literally exactly only what you need. In the best way ever!!
#38
So Happy With How This Came Out!
#39
My Tiny House! Built And Designed By Me
#40
Getting Closer!
LK 2 years ago
I am not a fan of the raised path. My brain is saying those half logs will wobble when I stand on them, and be treacherous when wet.
HalcyonVampire 2 years ago
I understand that, but also they may not be finished yet! Hopeful thinking 😊
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Been Living In My Tiny House Almost A Year Now, No Regrets!
#42
Tiny House Vacation
#45
Off Grid Tiny House I Built
#46
My Dad Built This Tiny House To Live In While He Built His New "Regular" House
#47
My Tiny House In The Snow
Breanna Ardrey 2 years ago
Brrrr cold. I can only imagine how nice n warm n toasty it is inside
#48
Cosy Rainy Day In A Tiny House
Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
This. Is. So. So. So. So. Pretty! I love houses that look like they have filters on but don't!
#49
My Tiny House Interior
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
Lovely, especially like this layout better than most! I'd prefer not to sleep above the stove or bathroom.
#50
A King Bed Wouldn't Fit In The Tiny House, So A Tent's Our Bedroom
#51
It's A Cold, Snowy January Night... But I Am Happily Tucked Into My DIY Tiny House. No Regrets!
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
And way cheaper to heat and cool than a regular sized house.
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My Work In Progress - Almost Move In Time! (Dog Approved)
#53
Tiny House Design
Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
I would love this! I wonder if you'll be able to buy tiny houses once they're more popular?
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
There are many wonderfully creative companies that will sell you one or custom build one for you.
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Those eye shaped handles on all the cabinets are a NO for me👀 I feel judged already
#54
I Love My Tiny House
Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
P.R.E.T.T.Y! (Perfect, Ravishing, Elegant, Tranquil, Transcendent, Yearning[it])
#56
Love Seeing Our House This Far Along!!!
#57
The Renovation Is Not Finished Yet, But It's Coming Along Nicely
#58
Our Tiny Home Is Full Of Life
#60
Tiny House Designs
#62
My Tiny House Full Length Mirror Solution
#63
My Cozy Study In My Tiny House
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
I don't think so. Can't stand up and the chair has no legs. Too cramped up for me.
Brenda White 2 years ago
I get it. I grew up in an attic space. Our house was enormous but kids Relegated to attic. You make it work. This works. Nice job
#64
Here You Sleep Well, And I Am So Happy With How The New Little Bedroom In The Cottage Has Turned Out
#65
Spring In The Sunchaser Continued…
#67
The Other Side Of My Tiny House
Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 2 years ago
This half of a tiny house is about the same size as my "regular size" 1bed flat in the UK
#69
Finally, My Caravan LED Setup Has Been Finished
#72
All Setup For A Cozy Glamping Weekend In My Driveway
#75
What Can You Deduce From My Tiny House Bedroom?
HalcyonVampire 2 years ago
I like that you find a way to still add your personality to a small space
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For This Special Day I Figured I’ll Share My Favorite Part Of My Tiny House
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Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
These are cute, and I'd definitely stay in something similar for a wee holiday but I couldn't live in such small spaces permanently- I struggle for space in a four bedroom house that has tons of space! I think it may be time for a huge clear out!
Sylva Voicc 2 years ago
Some of those look nice and I like them, but I feel that very often there was more focus on aesthetics than on functionality and practicality. I think my biggest pet peeve is those beds right above/next to the kitchen place - imagine you cook some food and your bed smells like it next few days. And the beds accessible only by steep stairs or ladder - it must be fun when you break a leg or have other injury... Also it's mostly for singles only, I don't see many options for privacy in many of those, it must be annoying sharing such tiny place with someone else. I wouldn't live there. For a short holiday, yes, but for a longer period of time, definitely not.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
The places are so small even if you put the bed at the other end it would still smell like food.
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Cerridwn d'Wyse 2 years ago
All the loft bedrooms and stairs and ladders. I would fall down and kill myself.
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I like seeing them lived in. You get a good idea of the clutter and compromise.
Depressed Owl 2 years ago
I feel like these really aren't that tiny. Most are the size of a apartment.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
It reminds me of living in a trailer or a boat. Nice trailer, but still, no thanks.
Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
These are cute, and I'd definitely stay in something similar for a wee holiday but I couldn't live in such small spaces permanently- I struggle for space in a four bedroom house that has tons of space! I think it may be time for a huge clear out!
Sylva Voicc 2 years ago
Some of those look nice and I like them, but I feel that very often there was more focus on aesthetics than on functionality and practicality. I think my biggest pet peeve is those beds right above/next to the kitchen place - imagine you cook some food and your bed smells like it next few days. And the beds accessible only by steep stairs or ladder - it must be fun when you break a leg or have other injury... Also it's mostly for singles only, I don't see many options for privacy in many of those, it must be annoying sharing such tiny place with someone else. I wouldn't live there. For a short holiday, yes, but for a longer period of time, definitely not.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
The places are so small even if you put the bed at the other end it would still smell like food.
Load More Replies... Cerridwn d'Wyse 2 years ago
All the loft bedrooms and stairs and ladders. I would fall down and kill myself.
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
I like seeing them lived in. You get a good idea of the clutter and compromise.
Depressed Owl 2 years ago
I feel like these really aren't that tiny. Most are the size of a apartment.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
It reminds me of living in a trailer or a boat. Nice trailer, but still, no thanks.
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