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24 Modern Tiny Homes You Can Buy, Build, Rent or Admire

These Tiny Homes Epitomize Function and Style

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Modern Tiny Living

The best modern tiny homes are brimming with amenities typically found in standard-sized abodes. They might not meet modern design style standards, but they tend to have a sleek, minimalist look that shows off the quality of the build. From shape-shifting furniture to ingenious storage solutions, check out our roundup of modern tiny houses that proves you can pack a lot of style and function in less than 400 square feet.

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    Powder Blue Sleeper Sofa

    Coastal craftsman tiny house

    Hand Crafted Movement

    Uncomfortable pieces of small furniture like padded benches posing as couches are not very inviting. That is why we love this gorgeous 300-square-foot home called the Pioneer by Hand Crafted Movement based in Portland, OR. The company designed the living room to accommodate a full-size sleeper sofa by IKEA. To make TV and movie marathons extra cozy the room comes equipped with an electric fireplace topped off with a 40-inch smart TV. An array of built-in wall storage create nooks for decorative accessories and books.

    The price starts at $185,000 for a custom-built model.

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    Modern Rustic Tiny House

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    Minimaliste Houses

    Minimaliste Houses out of Quebec, Canada, constructed this modern, rustic tiny home called the Noyer. The interior's simple, clean lines and mostly white color scheme makes the most of the modest square footage in a 10-by-30 space. Dark wood tones add a layer of warmth. Nearly every inch of vertical space has a purpose. For instance, the staircase doubles as storage. The sliding barn door that creates privacy in the bathroom also conceals shelving. There's even a small closet upstairs.

    The Noyer, which is available in the US despite the Canadian roots of the company, starts at $134,000.

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    Custom Park Model Home

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    Tiny Heirloom

    Here is a custom 500-square-foot Hawaiian retreat by Tiny Heirloom, a luxury teensy home building company based in Portland, OR. The park model styled house has a spacious central living area with a chef’s kitchen. The latter is outfitted with full-size appliances with nearly 20 feet of quartz countertops. The retractable folding ladder leads to one of the home's loft styled bedrooms.

    The most affordable model, the eXpanse, starts at $75,900. Contact Tiny Heirloom for pricing on custom models.

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    Modernist Tiny Rental

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    The Nest

    This tiny house called The Nest, situated in Phoenix, was until recently a short term rental. It was designed and built by Damon Wake and Hunter Floyd, an architectural design team, known for creating environmentally responsible prefabricated structures. The beautiful flat-front cabinetry and the midcentury-inspired furnishings give the space a chic modernist vibe. We love how the ladder to the sleeping loft blends into the kitchen. The all-in-one washing and drying machine in the bathroom is an awesome small space amenity.

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    Farmhouse Travel Trailer

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    TruForm Tiny

    Fans of modern farmhouse style have been swooning over this handcrafted home by TruForm Tiny in Reno, NV. Shiplap walls, a barn-style sliding door, and wide plank floors are only a few features in this home that make our hearts go pitter-pat. The 28-foot-long Payette model comes with high ceilings, which carves out bonus square footage for an elevated bedroom big enough for a king-size mattress. On the opposite side of the house (as shown) there is a  bonus space fit for a home office or den. 

    The Payette starts at $99,100.

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    Tiny House With Big Style

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    Ms. Gypsy Soul

    Jewel Pearson, also known as Ms. Bohemian Soul believes tiny house living does not necessarily mean paring down to the bare basics. Her beautifully decorated little home flaunts her unique style. An elegant sofa anchors the central living area. African art adds plenty of visual interest. Notice the wall-mounted rails on the right? It is a built-in ladder for reaching the lounge styled loft. The elevated space is stocked with board games and soft furnishings.

    Pearson offers plans for a roughly 360-square-foot home for $399.

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    Room for Two Guests

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    Minimaliste Houses

    The primary bedroom in this 365-square-foot home by Canada's Minimaliste Houses has plenty of headroom—11 feet to be exact—because in the Magnolia model it is on the main floor. There's a second lofted sleeping space, so four can fit in the unit comfortably. Above the headboard are wall mounted shelves. Not shown in the photo is the custom-made table that slides over the bed. There is also a standard sized closet with built-in vertical storage. 

    Cost to build starts at $160,500.

    About This Term: Primary Bedroom

    Many real estate associations, including the National Association of Home Builders, have classified the term "Master Bedroom" as discriminatory. "Primary Bedroom" is the name now widely used among the real estate community and better reflects the purpose of the room.


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    Smart Staircase Storage

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    Chris Pate Real Estate

    If this fun-size home called The Marion looks familiar, you may have seen it on Tiny House Big Living on DIY Network. The 320-square-foot dwelling keeps comfort and functionality top of mind. The open-concept space comes with a gray love seat and as shown on the left a foldout upholstered bench. No awkward ladders to climb here—to get to the sleeping loft there is a staircase with concealed storage inside each step. It was sold after the show aired for $55,000.

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    Towable Cabin for Living

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    Land Ark

    Land Ark, based in Marble, CO, built this towable micro cabin called the Drake that is ideal for both road trips and full-time living with its modern amenities and clean aesthetic. The walls and ceiling in pine toe the line between rustic and modern. Another notable feature is the practical built-in eating counter that works triple duty as a desk and bonus storage space. On the right is a single wall kitchen with full-size appliances and a 32-inch stainless steel sink.

    Contact Land Ark for pricing to get one made and check their website to see if any certified pre-owned ones are available.

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    Renovated RV

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    Arrows and Bows

    A family of five lives in this RV trailer renovated by the couple behind Arrows and Bows. Tons of storage makes this tricky living situation work. Case in point, the IKEA kitchen cabinets in the modestly sized primary bedroom.

    If you're looking to do something similar, the couple said in a blog post it cost $8,000 to buy and $3,000 to renovate.

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    A Smart 400-Square-Feet

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    Chris Collaris Architects

    Built by Chris Collaris Architects, the Buitenhuis is a tiny 400-square-foot cabin located in the woods of the Netherlands. The compact kitchen features a smart storage tip. Instead of stashing cooking essentials in cabinets, pots, pans, and a broad range of utensils are displayed on the wall.

    You can stay in Buitenhuis for $274 per night while on a trip to the Netherlands.

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    Bespoke Renovated Airstream

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    The Modern Caravan

    A renovated Airstream makes a mighty fine towable dwelling. Kate Oliver and Ellen Prasse, the duo behind The Modern Caravan got this one called Isla up to speed for around $60,000. Sure, that seems pricey, but the money they spent added real value to the wee abode. The first order of business was addressing all the air gaps that made the RV energy inefficient. Extensive waterproofing and new windows got the job done.

    The 200-square-foot interior got a full overhaul with bespoke built-ins. Our two favorite features are the custom velvet sofa with hidden storage and the gorgeous walnut wood kitchen cabinets designed for a perfect fit. 

    Oliver and Prasse have closed down their business, but you can still find plenty of inspiration from them on their Instagram.

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    Tiny House With Teal Cabinetry

    The Nash Tiny House interior in Ohio

    Modern Tiny Living

    Modern Tiny Living is the first custom tiny home building company in Columbus, Ohio. Their dwelling called The Nash is a charming 160-square-foot abode chock-full of both stylish and practical touches. Dark stained wood and teal cabinetry adorn the interior. On the left is a staircase optimized with cubby storage. It leads to one of the two sleeping lofts. There is also a handrail for stair climbing safety. Black metal rails turn the nook on the right into a handy shelving unit. The small kitchen table in front folds down when not needed. A couple of architectural features elevate this home's appearance: along the bottom of the walls are attractive baseboards, and decorative molding surrounds each window. 

    The Nash was a custom build, but similarly sized tiny homes from Modern Tiny Living start at $89,000.

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    Platform Kitchen

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    New Frontier Tiny Homes

    A raised kitchen instantly makes this small home called the Alpha seem extra roomy. Designed by New Frontier Tiny Homes out of Nashville, TN, the platform under the cooking space serves an additional purpose. It houses an easy to assemble folding dining set that sits up to eight people.

    The Alpha starts at $225,000.

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    Transformative Furniture

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    New Frontier Tiny Homes

    Here is another view of the Alpha tiny dwelling by New Frontier Tiny Homes that shows the folding table and bench set assembled. When it is time to put it all away, the set comes apart. Afterward, the pieces easily slide back under the kitchen platform on the left. Another cool feature spotted in many homes by this building company are the large glass sliding doors as shown. They connect the interior to the great outdoors.

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    A Shed Retreat

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    Paige Morse

    Paige Morse, an interior designer, based in Dallas, Texas, transformed an old shed in her backyard into a stunning retreat. Turning the bitsy space into a 250-square-foot guesthouse with two bedrooms took four months. When decorating she stuck to a mostly black and white color scheme, which made the modest abode feel more open and spacious. Morse also did not skimp on natural greenery. Houseplants strategically placed all over the home enhanced the home's relaxing vibe. 

    Build your own modern tiny house shed retreat with these free shed plans.

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    The Millennial Tiny House

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    Build Tiny

    A minimally designed 180-square-foot home called The Millennial Tiny House by Build Tiny in New Zealand comes stuffed with space-saving tricks. A personal favorite is the black and white retractable staircase that slides into the wall shown when not needed. Under the floorboards is concealed storage. On either side of the towable dwelling are large glass sliding doors that fill the space with light during the day. Not shown in this photo is the opposite end of the abode that features a tiny loft-style home office.

    Though plans for that model aren't available, similar plans are for sale for $499 (NZD).

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    Two-Tier Loft Bedroom

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    Alabama Tiny Homes

    There is not a lot of crouching or stooping in this tiny house called the Journey by Alabama Tiny Homes. The reason? The two-tiered loft bedroom has a section that accommodates standing. The home also has a crisp white cooking space with full-size appliances. Overhead is a nice architectural touch—a coffered kitchen ceiling. The model starts at $71,000.

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    A Writer's Retreat

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    New Frontier Tiny Homes

    This lovely teensy guest home by New Frontier Tiny Homes was custom built for German children's author Cornelia Funke. A mix of different woods and custom paint color give this charming space a unique and personal twist. 

    Sprinkled throughout the abode are smart shelving and storage solutions that put small room corners to good use. A sliding ladder leads to the sleeping lofts. Over the bed are clerestory windows that keep the nook from feeling cramped or claustrophobic. We are particularly fond of the gray and yellow kitchen. While it lacks an oven and a few other standard appliances, it has everything needed to brew a great cup of coffee or tea. 

    The Cornelia, which sleeps up to four people, starts at $185,000.

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    Towable Micro Home

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    Modern Tiny Living

    This teensy little house called The Nugget by Modern Tiny Living is a cozy cocoon built for comfort. First off the micro abode, which comes with an off-grid package that includes solar panels and propane water heater, offers 102 square feet of living space. Making it feel more comfortable than cramped is a sizable storage bed for sleeping and lounging. The pint-size kitchen is both gorgeous and functional courtesy of butcher block countertops, a copper faucet, and compact fridge.

    The Nugget was a custom build, but custom builds of a similar length start at $59,000.

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    Tiny Home Apartment

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    Hand Crafted Movement

    At first glance, this tiny home called the Coastal Craftsman could pass as a chic urban apartment. Designed by Hand Crafted Movement situated near Portland, OR, the abode's modest square footage does not sacrifice style or function.

    The living room's layout accommodates a sectional, sleeper sofa. The unique recess behind it combines wall storage with narrow windows. The little fireplace with cubby storage is a beautiful focal point that heats up the home in winter. Above the mantel is a wooden panel that when shut conceals the TV. On the near right is a compact desk that doubles as an entryway landing strip for bags and keys. 

    You can get the Coastal Craftsman for $140,000.

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    Colorful Modern Tiny House

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    Tiny House Scotland

    The NestHouse by Tiny House Scotland is an incredibly cozy home that comes in a variety of models with winning small space solutions. Bespoke blue kitchen cabinetry whips up plenty of storage space. Overhead is a ceiling height drying rack for damp clothing. The arched doorway in the center offers up space for books and ​knickknacks.

    Those interested in moving to the UK can look into Tiny House Scotland; models cost between 60,000 and 80,000 British pounds.

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    3D-Printed House

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    Emerging Objects

    Some tiny homes are pretty inside and out. An example is this 3D printed dwelling by Emerging Objects based in Berkeley, CA. While it is not equipped with a bathroom or kitchen, inside is a stylish space that functions as a backyard bonus room. But here is where things get interesting. The structure is made up of more than 4,500 ceramic tiles. The ones covering the exterior facade add a little curb appeal because they double as small succulent planters. 

    Check out these free cabin plans to build your own stylish space.

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    Smartly Placed Windows Enhance Privacy

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    Wheelhaus

    The Wedge is a large(ish) abode by Wheelhaus in Jackson, WY. It feels much bigger than its 400 square feet thanks to modern appliances, light hued wood, and an open-plan layout. The front of the home has a small landing spot that works as a porch. We are particularly fond of the windows near the ceiling. During the day they offer indoor privacy without sacrificing sunlight. The price starts at $175,000.

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