The minimalist lifestyle is on the rise.
From the United States to Denmark, here are some tiny abodes you'll want to see!
I'm Glen, and I'll be your tour guide as we explore 10 unusual but amazing small homes
and cabins!
Number ten.
A distinct sloped roof design makes the FlexSe standout, as well as the fact that it’s
constructed out of 100% recyclable materials.
Created by S.A. Lab, a firm in Russia, this 328 sq-ft building is bragged to work on various
foundations, making it suitable even on water!
It’s a design that can be used as a sauna, office space, small shop, or small home.
You enter through glass sliding doors, and a furnace inside keeps it cozy in the winter
months.
The floors are stained dark, which contrasts well with the light walls, and the submarine
styled window gives the space some new character.
This modular unit is quite flexible to its customers' needs, being able to adjust exterior
and interior finishing's.
Who doesn’t like a space where you can add more of your own flare!
Number nine.
Its design inspired from Welsh legends, the Dragons Eye Cabin in Wales is made for 2,
and caters to those myth lovers wanting to expand their imagination!
The exterior steel shingles are made to resemble a dragon’s scales, while floor to ceiling
window panels is the shape of a dragon's eye.
With the round, rotating bed inside you get to enjoy and position yourself to the untamed
Welsh landscape adequately.
A wood-burning stove keeps you warm while the mini kitchen area provides dishes and
a sink.
A small cozy shower room with a basin and compost toilet are in the corner of the cabin
for when you need to scrub off the grime of the wild.
To make the Dragons Eye more appropriate, it's lights are powered by the firepower of
solar energy!
Specific packages experience a hospitable welcome pack with local goodies, or a Welsh
breakfast served each morning!
A part of the "Epic Retreats" in Wales, you might discover some other specialty cabins
worth a gander.
Number eight.
This contemporary 200 sq-ft studio has an exclusive a-frame with a burnt wood exterior
using the “shou-sugi-ban” method and a bright wood interior.
The steel window system hosts sliding doors and a generous amount of natural lighting.
Damon Wake and Hunter Floyd are the creators who were inspired to make something more appropriate
for desert ecologies.
The CinderBox has a covered front porch area which straddles the northeast side so that
you're not boiling in direct sunlight during the day.
Inside is a spacious living room or office area, and on the wall are cut out niches with
cove lights that change color so you can display your art proudly!
A set of steel shelves also morph into stairs leading up to the loft space.
The entire units wired with LED lights and cable, so don't worry about skimping your
favorite shows.
This prefabricated studio is made to be easily transportable, so stick it at your dream location
and be a model for tiny house lovers everywhere!
Number seven.
Avava Systems has a line of tiny houses referred to as, "Britespaces," and can install in a
short 4-6 weeks!
This particular model is a 264 sq-ft representation of efficient modern living.
High ceilings throughout make this a unique little abode.
The kitchen, dining, and bedroom all mesh together in an open floor plan with LED lights
throughout and real oak flooring!
The bathroom is around 20 sq-ft with a shower head resting next to the door and sink.
You have the option to add solar panels and a rainwater collection and purifying system,
giving you the chance to be eco-friendlier!
The opportunity to add a deck makes it all the more charming, and two other sizes are
available, one being 352 sq-ft and the other 480 sq-ft.
A unique dome-like structure created by Japanese architect Takeshi Hosaka, the Love 2 House
is a 204 sq-ft elongated space with all the essentials.
A sliding glass door leads into the area where each room is sectioned off by a concrete wall.
Its high ceilings with 2 skylights make it spacious while the outdoor shower and bathtub
add elemental luxury!
Number six.
These unique cabins and saunas are handcrafted and use naturally developed materials.
An ancient Nordic form of construction is used to create the exterior with its spruce
tree wood chips and aspen interior.
The curved shape of the Iglu saunas is complementary to how fast the steam fills the space.
There is a single, double, and triple size being able to accommodate a total of 6 people,
while some come with a changing and washing room.
The Igluhuts offer 5 different sizes with a dining space that transforms into a sleeping
space, a kitchen, and the option of a bathroom.
You have your modern luxuries like an electrical hookup and beautifully stylish crescent windows!
Created in Estonia near Finland, it may take some effort to land one of these beauties.
Number five.
Now here’s a unique angular abode created by architect Bjarke Ingel’s and designer
Soren Rose.
The A 45 is 180 sq-ft designed to function off-grid by solar energy and is roomy enough
for a kitchen, wood-burning stove, living area, bathroom, and loft space.
One of the beautiful things about A-frames is that it makes for natural rain and snow
runoff!
Inside the walls, cork-lined for sufficient insulation, floors are douglas fir, and the
large triangular window gives a pleasant and safe way to interact with nature.
The bathroom is lined in cedar so you might get some natural fragrance while in a steamy
shower.
100 % of the materials advertised are recycled, and most customizable as the designer believes
in the freedom of choice!
Elevated by concrete piers for secure support, you can build the A 45 almost anywhere.
It's an excellent fit for the millennial or a person who likes architectural evolvement
while remaining connected to one's natural surroundings!
Number four.
If you’re looking for a tiny home that’ll keep you hibernating in comfort in colder
climates, then the energy efficient 410 sq-ft Dom.ai is your superstar!
The wall insulation is 6x higher than the average home, and the windows help conserve
14x more energy than double-paned windows.
You can fully power with solar energy even on cloudy days!
It has a modern appeal with its angular design and many windows creating the feeling of an
open floor plan.
The clean, usable energy systems with the Dom.ai are incredible.
You don't even have to hook up to the city's water.
You can generate your water from air humidity!
It comes equipped with furniture, a stocked kitchen, Sonos speaker system, nest camera
and thermostat, Apple T.V., and a fingerprint door lock!
With such an intelligent smart system, the Dom.ai can even track the air quality of your
home, has antibacterial/antivirus protection, and reverse osmosis water quality control.
Impressive, right!
Number three.
A charming blend of modern and rustic, the RoadHaus exterior is made from reclaimed Wyoming
snow fencing and is easily transportable.
The high ceilings and steel roof system with the trapezoidal windows give this 400 sq-ft
space a roomy feel.
Founder Jamie Mackay and his designers give the Wedge a unique vibe with the windows circling
up top.
Two other modular sizes offered are 160, or 240 sq-ft.
Out front is a covered deck area protecting you from excessive rain or shine.
In the 400 sq-ft models, appliances include a 2-burner cooktop, microwave, dishwasher,
and refrigerator/freezer.
The bathroom looks modernly chic with its shimmering tiles and glass shower.
All you have to do is get your utilities hooked up to the grid.
Then, you or your Airbnb client are golden!
Number two.
Students in Germany, from Bauhaus University, designed this compact unit.
Perfect for a retreat or adventure in nature, the Soul Box was created to give its occupant
a secluded space for reflection and self-exploration.
The exterior is configured with fiberglass reinforced plastic panels while the interior
is unfinished wood.
Opening like a castle drawbridge, the front wall folds down where you have about 3 levels.
On the ground floor is a kitchen space with several cubby holes, shelving, and a camping
stove that slides out of a drawer.
Midway up is the bed and the top floor hosts a study and chill area, which has a top hatch
that you can open to engage with the starry night sky!
It's an easy assemble and disassemble for when you want to scooch to a new inspiring
location.
Are you looking to stay in a futuristic yet very much naturalistically engaged hut on
your next getaway?
This hexagonal Igloo with its fashionable grass roof, on
Denmark’s Faroe Islands, looks like its worth a try.
In its 107 sq-ft interiors are a wood stove, kitchen area, double bed, and loft with enough
windows to continue admiring the sea and mountain range.
Number one.
The Mobile Home, created by designer Ruzanna Andressa Oganesya, is a pre assembled home
on a moving platform that ships directly to you!
This unique shaped, pre-insulated steel home comes almost wholly ready and gives one the
option to select your furniture.
On the first floor is the living, dining, and kitchen area with many surrounding glass
panels ensuring plentiful natural light!
Atop an open staircase leading to the second floor is the mezzanine bedroom.
A skylight also gives this home plenty of light, which is perfect for drifting off to
scenic views of the heavens.
For the person who loves compact living, the Mobile Home's 100-150 sq.
Ft space is ideal.
You get a cozy patio deck area too.
So, you can still grill in comfort or be the neighborhood watch.
The only downside to this tiny home is that it’s still in its developmental stages,
but we think it’s a design worthy of reality!
If this or any other home strikes your eye, check the descriptions box for additional
details!
I'd say it's evident that the Tiny Home lifestyle is flexible and efficient!
You can have something inspired by Welsh myths or something with modern, clean lines.
Tiny living might be small on the eyes, but its big on the imagination!
What tiny home or cabin would fit your lifestyle?
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