Tiny Houses That'll Have You Trying to Move in ASAP (2024)

Is there anything more quaint than a

tiny house? Not only are tiny homes 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, not to mention the many options for architecture and interior design they bring. (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 let you oooh and aah over them and maybe even dream up your own tiny home to build or buy. Many of the featured homes have plans available for purchase and some are even available as ready-to-assemble kits.

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,” these tiny homes have ideas for it all. And, if you love the romance of a tiny home but aren’t ready to commit to permanent downsizing, you’ll even find several houses that are available as vacation rentals. So, go on, get started on that tiny home dream today!

A top-to-bottom renovation turned this 1,000-square-foot circa-1870s farmhouse into the sunniest little house ever. A new galvanized metal roof gives the simple white structure a modern edge. Inside, white shiplap lines ever wall and restored wood floors add warmth to every room. But, the star is the canary yellow cabinetry in the 98-square-foot galley kitchen.

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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.

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The Duckworth family saved this tiny two-room Folk Victorian cottage from the wrecking ball and transformed it into the dreamiest little 635-square-foot tiny home ever. As if the petite front porch isn’t inviting enough, the wallpaper-clad kitchen boasts a vintage mint-colored enamel range!

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When renovating their tiny 700-square-foot 1920s cottage, architect Greg Dutton and his wife, interior designer Liz Dutton, kept the focus on retaining the home’s original architecture (Shaker-front cabinetry, clapboard siding) while freshening up the palette and furnishings.

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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.

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Architect Bobby McAlpine designed this tiny rural retreat for country music superstar Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins. designed to be a seamless transition from the surrounding country to the interiors, the home incorporates natural materials and a warm, woodsy palette. Inside the open floor plan includes a tucked in bed nook and a small, but well-appointed kitchen.

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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.

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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.

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So it’s admittedly a little unconventional, but this tiny home concept really makes the best of indoor/outdoor living. Built by Lockhart-based Reclaimed Space and affectionately dubbed “Bee Camp,” the butterfly structure forgoes walls and windows in favor of an open-to-the-elements approach. Under the metal roof structure is the open-air kitchen and living room (equipped with a big screen for movie nights!) and the vintage Airstream provides the sleeping quarters. A full bath sits in the middle.

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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.

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Marek and Ko are the adorable couple behind Living Tiny with the Bushes, their YouTube channel chronicling each other’s lives and the renovations of their equally adorable tiny house. Whether chatting about the pros and cons of tiny-house living or being featured on Good Morning America, Marek and Ko are a must follow for tiny-house enthusiasts.

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This upstate New York picturesque perch, owned by Treehouse Masters’ Christina Salway, is constructed from roughly 75 salvaged windows.

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Dallas designer Paige Morse renovated two 100-year-old sheds in her backyard to create a cozy home away from home. With just two rooms and 250 square feet, her space is remarkably stylish and space-efficient.

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This backyard studio is the ultimate creative retreat for one Minnesota artist and her daughter. It’s complemented by a stunning English garden and a coat of red, barn-style paint.

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This New England shack makes us want to kick off our sandals and head straight for the shore. A colorful exterior is contrasted beautifully by faded Cape Cod shingles.

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