Orange Splot LLC is an architect which focuses on creating housing in the Portland area which is affordable, eco-friendly, and community-oriented. Not too surprisingly, a few of the company’s projects have involved tiny houses. One of those is Ruth’s ...
DIY Projects
This Amazingly Rustic Tiny House Was Originally a Horse Truck
You see a lot of old school buses and vans converted into houses, but here’s something you don’t see everyday: a horse truck converted into a magical tiny home! It is easy to see at a glance that “Helga” was once a horse truck—but with her ...
This Stunning Minimalist Shipping Container Home Was Built For Less Than $15,000
A lot of people dream of building a tiny house in order to save money and embrace a clutter-free, minimalist lifestyle which emphasizes only the essentials. But how many actually achieve that dream? I commonly see tiny houses go for $40,000 or more, ...
14-Year-Old Renovates Old Camper Into Luxurious “Glamper”
Next time you think about taking on a homebuilding or renovation project and talk yourself out of it because you lack experience, think again—because one enterprising 14-year-old named Ellie Yeater has proved you can do anything if you set your mind ...
This Tiny House Is Hidden Away in the Lush Tropics of Kauai
If you have ever visited Kauai, or even seen photos, you know that it is paradise. What could be more magical than a tiny house surrounded by Kauai palm trees, bathing in the light of the tropical sun? This tiny house was designed by Jay Nelson, ...
Adventure-Seeking Couple Builds Their Own Tiny House in Hawaii
Brett and Jade Evans love adventure. Their passion is to explore, and to that end, they decided they would be brave and follow their calling, even if that meant bidding farewell to a conventional life. So one day they both quit their jobs. They ...
Your Home is Your Castle—Or Your Castleton Caravan
Rustic Campers is a cool company which specializes in glamping. They’ve done work on a couple of beautiful trailers, one of which is the Castleton Caravan. Even the exterior of this little trailer is stunning! That cherry red color really stands ...
It Started Out as an Ordinary Garage … It Became a Stunning Tiny House
What do most of us do after getting a divorce? Cry a lot—and look for a way to move on with our lives and begin rebuilding. In the case of one inspiring lady named Michelle de la Vega, it meant literally building a new home—out of an old ...
The Window House Is an Eco-friendly Romantic Retreat
Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz still remember watching the sun set while they were on their first date ever. It was such a special moment in such a beautiful spot that they decided to find a way to capture it and carry it with them through time. How ...
The Blocket Mini Project Is a Cool Experiment in Sustainable Design
Recently, I have discovered Karin Matz Arkitekt and have been very impressed with the clever design ideas this architect has come up with for tiny spaces. Today I want to share a cool project with you that Karin Matz Arkitekt did involving ...
This Tiny Stockholm Apartment Was Once a Furniture Storage Unit
While most of the tiny dwellings we feature on our site are standalone houses, now and again I run into a tiny apartment which is well worth sharing. This one in Heleneborgsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden started life as a furniture storage unit, a purpose ...
How To Build a Tiny Bus House Part 1 – Before the Purchase
So you want to build a Skoolie or a Tiny House? Well there are a few things to consider first: 1. Money: Before you even get the school bus or material to start your conversion you need the money. It is not cheap and while you work on the bus you ...