Furniture giant IKEA is joining the sustainability bandwagon with its Tiny Home Project – a 187-square foot, off-grid home on wheels that is “stylish, sustainable, and affordable.” The company designed and built the tiny home in cooperation with brand studio Vox Creative after being inspired by their “shared commitments to sustainability, inclusivity and innovation.” Their … Read more
A house is more than just a place where you live. What it’s really about is having a shelter that allows you to live comfortably while doing the things you love. This lucky couple from New Zealand is living that reality, all thanks to this all black tiny house they call home with a beautiful … Read more
Living in a shipping container home might not sound like the best idea, but after seeing this woman’s residence in Lake Taupo, New Zealand, you might just change your mind. Brenda Kelly isn’t new to shipping container living. In fact, she’s lived in an ultra-compact home built out of a single 20 ft shipping container. … Read more
This home in Buffalo, Texas, is as private as private could get. You literally can’t see it because it’s built underground! The quaint residence in Buffalo is on the market for a whopping $2.25 million, according to its listing agent, Terri Alexander. If you think that’s too steep of a price, seeing the home’s interior … Read more
The world is full of extraordinary and beautiful homes, but there are some that are so unique that they deserve special attention. Can you imagine turning a cement factory, an abandoned one at that, into a beautiful and relaxing home? That is exactly what the talented architect Ricardo Bofill did to a cement factory outside … Read more
When American entrepreneur Malcolm McLean pioneered shipping containers in 1956 for his trucking company, it was meant to serve one purpose: carrying cargo for transport. The invention revolutionized international trade and expedited the once tedious process of unloading goods on shipping vessels. The humble shipping container has entered the housing industry as a simple, low-cost … Read more
If you’re a TikTok user, you’ve probably seen one of the latest viral clips on the popular online video sharing platform – a home in Deerfield, Illinois, dubbed as the “Skinny House. ” It’s known to locals as the “Pie House,” but TikTok gave it a new nickname because one of its sides measures only … Read more
When Stuart Grant built his dream home, he never thought it would resemble a fictional abode that many would recognize. And I think anyone who is a fan of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise would surely love to visit – and even live – in his whimsical home near Tomich, Scotland. “The Hobbit House” … Read more
One of the biggest draws of living in a tiny home is the financial freedom it could give to its owners. That, and enjoying a better quality of life, is what this single mom of four achieved when she constructed a beautiful tiny house on wheels in her mom and dad’s property in New Zealand. … Read more
This stunning tiny house in Byron, Bay Australia incorporates Zen and functionality in its design. The concept of Zen in interior design teaches the value of simplicity — both in choosing what furniture and objects will stay in your life and the lifestyle, you should perpetuate. Zen also highlights our innate connection with nature. It’s … Read more
One of the biggest challenges in designing and building a tiny house is making sure that it’s suitable for its inhabitants’ needs. The obstacles become even steeper when you’re watching over the needs of each family member. What if you’re a family of four? How will you manage the limited space? Emma and Joel built … Read more
While most of us can only dream of living in our own island, it’s the reality for this couple who calls the “Freedom Cove” their home. For the past 29 years, Catherine King and Wayne Adams have been living on a floating compound ten miles north of Tofino, British Columbia. They’ve named it the Freedom … Read more