- [Voiceover] From a homemade dome
to houseboats that are a must-have.
This is Reacher with Minds Eye Design,
and here are 10 amazing small homes.
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Number 10.
This entry by Honomobo, is the smallest of their M-series,
but don't be put off by the size
as it has more than enough room for a single
person or couple to live comfortably.
Each one is composed of a steel frame
with insulated panels that are water and fire resistant.
It measures 12 feet by 24 feet,
with 237 square feet of that available as living space.
Each unit has a dinette area with
a dual burner stove and stainless steel sink,
as well as plenty of cabinet and counter space.
There's also a full bathroom that has an enclosed shower.
A side door and a set of sliding doors at one end,
allow entrance into the main living area.
Large windows offer plenty of natural light while
the 9 foot ceiling adds to the spacious feeling of the room.
Each unit comes standard with a heat pump
and energy recovery ventilator
in addition to being prewired for solar power.
Optional appliances can be added as well.
Pricing on this one has not been released yet.
Number nine.
If I said I was jealous every time I saw one of these,
I'd be understating my envy and this awesome looking
double-decker from Nautilus Houseboats just
adds fuel to the fire.
The egg-shaped design is just over
49 feet long and 39 feet wide.
The lower floor has a rear entrance door that opens up
to a living area with a guest bathroom,
store room, kitchen, and fireplace.
The upper floor contains the bedroom area
along with the main bathroom and dressing area.
The spiral staircase allows access to each level
including the roof which can be used
as a sundeck or space for solar panels.
Each level has floor-to-ceiling windows
as well as a wrap around deck offering
panoramic views of the surroundings.
Multiple options and features are available for this one
with a base price of around $220,000.
Number eight.
Although the name sounds like
something a witch would name her home,
I can assure you that my mother-in-law does not live there.
This modular home is available
in single or double units, with each having the ability
to combine to form larger structures.
Each one is made using aluminum
or laminated beams for the base,
with the floor, walls and roof all composed
of structural insulated panels.
The self-supporting design of the panels
helps form a rigid structural shell
so that there's no need for added support.
The prefab structure is shipped flat-packed
and can be set up on site in five days
with five people using basic tools.
A single unit measures 510 square feet
and contains a full kitchen, living area,
bathroom, and two bedrooms, as well as a porch area.
Double units measure 1,020 square feet,
allowing for these areas to be expanded upon if needed.
Features of these off-grid homes include
solar power passive cooling and rainwater harvesting.
Prices of these run upwards of $60,000 for a single unit,
and $105,000 for a double.
Number seven.
This aptly named gooseneck by Alabama based
Timbercraft Tiny Homes,
is everything you'd need for living the outdoor lifestyle.
It measures 33 feet long and 8 and a half feet wide
with a total living space of 416 square feet.
The interior walls and flooring are made of pine
with a metal roof and batten siding on the exterior.
French doors open into the living room
which has an electric fireplace and a couch.
The kitchen includes a full size refrigerator,
gas stove and an above-range microwave.
Two loft bedrooms are accessed by a ladder
and connected via a catwalk.
A third bedroom is accessible by a set of stairs
that also serve as extra storage.
The bathroom has a full size bathtub
as well as a flush toilet, vanity and sink.
Pricing on this one starts at $84,000.
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Number six.
These two micro homes by NOMAD stretch
the boundaries of living in a small space.
They come in two models, the cube which measures
156 square feet and the micro
which measures 110 square feet.
Both have a lower floor which has a living room,
a kitchen with a dual burner range, sink and mini fridge,
as well as a bathroom with a flush toilet
and standup shower.
A loft area for sleeping can be accessed
by either a set of stairs or a wall ladder.
Each NOMAD is capable of using standard municipal services
with off-grid living made possible using solar power,
atmospheric water generation, vertical gardening
and wastewater treatment systems.
Multiple Cube units can be connected to increase
the size of the living space for larger families
or to serve as a multi-function dwelling.
Pricing starts at $28,000 for the Micro
and $32,000 for the Cube.
Number five.
Also from Nautilus, this entry is a smaller
version of their flagship model.
It measures in at a little over
29 feet in length and just under
12 feet in width, with the living area of 134 square feet.
Multiple floor-to-ceiling glass doors
open up to the side and front decking areas
to allow for natural airflow as
well as providing natural light.
The lower deck houses a dinette area
with a dual burner range, a sink and a mini fridge.
Opposite that is an enclosed bathroom
with a wet bath, toilet and sink.
The living area has a couch that can double as a bed
with extra storage underneath.
The controls and steering mount
are housed in the main area as well.
An upper deck cabin contains a twin bed
that can sleep up to two people with access
via a hatch in the ceiling of the lower floor.
Pricing on the Nautino Mini starts at around $100,000.
Number four.
This entry is another of the M-series by Honomobo.
The modular shipping container home
measures 34 feet by 14 feet with
a living space of 419 square feet.
The exterior of the structure is composed
of corrugated steel with an enamel finish.
The walls are filled with a spray foam insulation
that is both fire and water resistant.
The kitchen area borders one end of the home
with a full size refrigerator, sink and electric range.
Integrated with that is a living room
that's roughly 176 square feet.
The bathroom has a sink, toilet, and bathtub.
A bedroom area at the other end
has space for a queen size bed,
as well as a built-in wardrobe and extra storage.
The front wall has 31 feet of floor-to-ceiling glass
which allows for natural lighting to every part of the home.
The M1 is stackable as well as mobile
so it can be taken with you whenever
and wherever you choose to move.
Pricing on this one has not been released yet.
Number three.
This initial offering from Zerosquared is called the Aurora.
It looks tinier than most others but its secret
is the dual expanding slides on the front
and back of the home which bring
the total living space to 374 square feet.
This allows the occupant to still have the features
of a full sized home without feeling
like they're sacrificing anything.
Upon entering there's a dinette area
with an extendable table, a three burner stove,
a sink, microwave, dishwasher and a full sized fridge.
The bedroom area has a Murphy bed
that raises into the wall with a shelf underneath,
this allows it to double as office space
when the bed is not in use.
A dividing wall separates this area from the living room
which has a couch that doubles
as a fold out bed for additional sleeping space.
The bathroom has a flush toilet, a sink, wall cabinet
and a shower area measuring 12 square feet.
There's also a washer/dryer combo
located underneath the sink.
Pricing starts at a little under $89,000.
Number 2
This project came about because the designer decided
he wanted to make his own version of a covered wagon.
He started with a trailer measuring about
5 feet by 10 feet which was extended out
a few feet in each direction.
Steel framework was welded together to create the shape
with discarded wood from local mills used for the body.
Due to the variations in the wood,
rope was used instead of trim where the walls meet.
The open area has a flyscreen to keep out
the buzzing elements, with a canvas tarp that rolls
up and down to allow for airflow.
The entrance is at one end with a wood stove on one side
and a counter top with a hidden sink on the other.
The opposite end of the wagon has a round window
that sits above an extendable bed.
A slide-out table and bench seating on each side
offers space for up to six people.
No pricing is available on this one
as it was a one-off project.
Let us know in the comments if you could see yourself
living in one of these mini homes.
And if so, which one is your favorite?
Number one.
This project came about when the designer drew inspiration
from a friend's buildings during a visit to Thailand.
The total of three domed areas make up
the home.
The main living area has a couch
that can be laid flat for use as a bed.
The kitchen area has a countertop with a sink.
Underneath is a mini fridge and a swing-out
single burner gas stove.
To the left is the bathroom area
which has a plywood door covered with woven bamboo.
The jungle-themed bathroom has a shower
that allows the water to flow through
river rocks to the drain area.
The sink was made using local pottery and bamboo.
The bedroom area has a queen size bed
with two round windows that double as seats.
The top of this dome has a gazebo
built on it with a bamboo roof and a hammock.
Wooden steps leading up to it
were carved out of wood from an old temple.
Skylights on the domes allow natural light and airflow.
Lighting fixtures throughout the structure
were custom-made using baskets and other items
to provide textured patterns on the walls.
The estimated cost on this one came to about $9,000.
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