More tiny houseinspiration
Does this couple look cramped in their tiny house? No, they are living proof that small spaces have their advantages!
Just because space may be limited in a small house doesn't mean that design ideas and functionality have to be limited.
Inspirational small house design from around the world
What kind of house would you like to live in
on a desert island?
It's easier to fit small houses
into tight spaces
One of the advantages of building tiny is that you can make use of the lay of the land, even using rocky outcrops such as the one pictured at left as part of the foundation for the building.
This is actually the woodshed for the island development you saw above, Project O in Finland.
Here's another example of a tiny house fitting and blending in to its environment, except in this case the house itself is shaped around the surrounding rocks which also form a natural barrier against the wind. And it can get pretty windy along this stretch of exposed Norwegian coast!
More ideas for making small buildings
a part of their environment
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Got a BIG IDEA for a Small House?
Entry is easy and there are thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Simply sketch out your ideas and floorplan with a few details and send them to us no later than 5pm on 3rd August.
How does a family of 5 fit into this tiny home?
This couple used to own a 'real' house but chose to sell it and pay off their student loans. They designed their tiny home with a lot of living, including space for the children's pet snakes!
Get Ready to Save Thousands
The government has just announced that from August this year they are scrapping the need for building consents for certain small building projects such as granny flats and sleepouts.
