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Haven Park Max: 3 Bedroom 40 ft. THOW for Family https://tinyhousetalk.com/haven-park-max-3-bedroom-40-ft-thow-for-family/
Haven Park Max: 3 Bedroom 40 ft. THOW for Family Tru Form Tiny just completed this incredible three-bedroom tiny house for a family of four, and it’s a gorgeous blend of eclectic and modern that makes it truly one of a kind. And the luxury …
Soma – 640 sq. ft. Charming, Small, Modern House Plan https://tinyhousetalk.com/soma-640-sq-ft-charming-small-modern-house-plan/
Soma – 640 sq. ft. Charming, Small, Modern House Plan This charming little cabin is perfect for those looking for a small footprint but modern style! With a shed-style roof and a wall of windows on the front, it seems like a great home to place somewh…
Bed & Breakfast A-Frame in Quebec https://tinyhousetalk.com/bed-breakfast-a-frame-in-quebec/
Bed & Breakfast A-Frame in Quebec This is a beautiful A-frame cabin in the woods of Quebec with no loft bedroom, but rather an open-concept studio-style design that allows for a queen bed on the first floor. There’s a small a…
Colorful Little Cottage in Nova Scotia https://tinyhousetalk.com/colorful-little-cottage-in-nova-scotia/
Colorful Little Cottage in Nova Scotia If you ever wanted to experience Burntcoat Head Park and the Bay of Fundy, this adorable cottage in Nova Scotia might be the ticket! The one-room cottage has queen “bunk beds” to sleep …
The Columbia II by Tiny Mountain Houses https://tinyhousetalk.com/the-columbia-ii-by-tiny-mountain-houses/
The Columbia II by Tiny Mountain Houses More and more builders are understanding the need for tiny homes without lofts, and Tiny Mountain Houses just completed a beautiful custom build for a client that looks like the perfect home for ag…
24′ Double Loft THOW w/ Catwalk https://tinyhousetalk.com/24%e2%80%b2-double-loft-thow-w-catwalk/
24′ Double Loft THOW w/ Catwalk This cozy wood-clad tiny house was built in 2017, but the current owners are now building their forever home and ready to sell their THOW to someone new. The home has two large lofts, currently use…
Semi Truck Trailer Turned Luxury Tiny Home https://tinyhousetalk.com/semi-truck-trailer-turned-luxury-tiny-home/
Semi Truck Trailer Turned Luxury Tiny Home Heidi and Mike are an incredible couple who got the wild idea to build a tiny house from a semi-truck trailer! Since they had no prior building experience, the idea of simply cutting out windows an…
South African Couple Build Homestead w/ a Caravan https://tinyhousetalk.com/south-african-couple-build-homestead-w-a-caravan/
South African Couple Build Homestead w/ a Caravan Alice & Ambrose wanted to try out an off-grid lifestyle in South Africa, and they have truly made it happen! Even without electricity (or solar!) they’ve been thriving with their rainwate…
Cozy Cabin THOW Built w/ Locally-Milled Wood https://tinyhousetalk.com/cozy-cabin-thow-built-w-locally-milled-wood/
Cozy Cabin THOW Built w/ Locally-Milled Wood While sleek, modern THOWs are gorgeous, I’m still partial to cabin-inspired tiny houses, heated by a wood stove and featuring live-edge countertops. This cedar-clad 26′ tiny home is jus…
322 sq. ft. Icelandic Cabin on 1500 Acres https://tinyhousetalk.com/322-sq-ft-icelandic-cabin-on-1500-acres/
322 sq. ft. Icelandic Cabin on 1500 Acres With cozy season in full swing, this cabin seems like the fulfillment of all my “curl up with a book and a mug of coffee” dreams! This 322-square-foot cabin sits at the edge of a 1500-a…
$20K OFF! Year End Sale on eBoho XLSW! https://tinyhousetalk.com/20k-off-year-end-sale-on-eboho-xlsw/
$20K OFF! Year End Sale on eBoho XLSW! Get excited for this year-end sale from ESCAPE tiny homes! Here’s an extra long and wide eBoho model that’s for sale with a steep $20K discount from now until the end of the year. It& #8…
Family of 6 in Custom Vandoit Adventure Rig! https://tinyhousetalk.com/family-of-6-in-custom-vandoit-adventure-rig/
Family of 6 in Custom Vandoit Adventure Rig! Becca, Tyler, and their four children spend their weekends traveling to amazing spots for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking adventures. The family loves outdoor sports, and was looking for a way …
30′ x 10′ Huckleberry House by Rewild Tiny Homes https://tinyhousetalk.com/30-x-10-huckleberry-house-by-rewild-tiny-homes/
30′ x 10′ Huckleberry House by Rewild Tiny Homes This gorgeous Huckleberry tiny home was built by Rewild Tiny Homes for a client who needed a second home base since she splits her time between Vancouver Island and the Canadian mainland where her …
Sailboat to Overlander to Bus Life! Family Skoolie! https://tinyhousetalk.com/sailboat-to-overlander-to-bus-life/
Sailboat to Overlander to Bus Life! Family Skoolie! Morgan and Matt travel with their baby daughter Aupi and dog Nandi in a self-converted skoolie. The couple were no strangers to tiny living before their daughter came around — they’d li…
Persis Shed to Tiny Vacation Home! https://tinyhousetalk.com/persis-shed-to-tiny-vacation-home/
Persis Shed to Tiny Vacation Home! The Persis Shed was once a simple gambrel-roof storage shed with a concrete floor, but Nick transformed it into an amazing vacation cabin! The first floor of the cabin has a sectional couch, a dini…
Winter Park: 660 Square Foot House Plans https://tinyhousetalk.com/winter-park-house-plans/
Winter Park: 660 Square Foot House Plans These small home plans would be perfect on a longer, thin lot, as this house stands at 58 feet long, and only 13 feet long. Eight feet of it is a covered porch off of the living room where you coul…
Craftsman Tiny Home w/ Incredible Japanese-Inspired Soaking Tub https://tinyhousetalk.com/japanese-soaking-tub-tiny-home/
Craftsman Tiny Home w/ Incredible Japanese-Inspired Soaking Tub I haven’t seen a good Craftsman-style tiny home in a while, with the pretty painted shingles contrasted with dark trim — but I love it! Pair it with a glossy emerald-green door and you …
Terra Haven: Off-Grid Gooseneck TruForm Tiny House https://tinyhousetalk.com/terra-haven-gooseneck-truform-tiny-house/
Terra Haven: Off-Grid Gooseneck TruForm Tiny House The Terra Haven is the newest tiny home from TruForm tiny, and it’s an off-grid gooseneck-style THOW with the most luxurious finishes including a marble sink! The kitchen has an oven, large f…
1956-1958 Guard Van Vintage Train Carriage Conversion https://tinyhousetalk.com/1956-1958-guard-van-vintage-train-carriage-conversio/
1956-1958 Guard Van Vintage Train Carriage Conversion This train car conversion could be the perfect home sweet home for any locomotive fans! Located in Australia, the bright red guard van train carriage is from 1956-1958 and holds a piece of history.…
Escaping Consumerism in Private Vermont Cabin in the Woods https://tinyhousetalk.com/escaping-consumerism-in-private-vermont-cabin-in-the-woods/
Escaping Consumerism in Private Vermont Cabin in the Woods Katie was living in New York City, when she watched a documentary on minimalism and started questioning everything — why was she running the rat race? Was this really the right choice? That l…
Modern Two-Story Cabin w/ Beach Views Costa Rica https://tinyhousetalk.com/two-story-cabin-beach-views-costa-rica/
Modern Two-Story Cabin w/ Beach Views Costa Rica While you might imagine a Costa Rican vacation cabin feeling tropical, this one is a sleek and gorgeous two-story cabin where you can enjoy ocean views. The eco-friendly stay is surrounded by trees…
Tiny Ophelia in North Carolina Village For Sale https://tinyhousetalk.com/tiny-ophelia/
Tiny Ophelia in North Carolina Village For Sale If you’re looking for a tiny house that’s already situated, the Tiny Ophelia in a North Carolina tiny house village might be the spot for you. This 336-square-foot home has a 200-square…
19.5 ft. Golden Hour Baluchon Build: Gorgeous! https://tinyhousetalk.com/19-5-ft-golden-hour-baluchon-build-gorgeous/
19.5 ft. Golden Hour Baluchon Build: Gorgeous! As always, Baluchon has delivered a gorgeous custom tiny home to get another happy customer! Coline wanted a 19.5-foot trailer designed with cooking in mind, so her kitchen takes up nearly half the…
36′ Gooseneck THOW Modern Farmhouse https://tinyhousetalk.com/36%e2%80%b2-gooseneck-thow-modern-farmhouse/
36′ Gooseneck THOW Modern Farmhouse This is a brand new tiny house on wheels that’s a gooseneck design, allowing for a standing-height bedroom. This bedroom has a small closet and a solid door for privacy. There’s also a …
Perch & Nest THOW in Acony Bell Tiny Home Community FOR SALE https://tinyhousetalk.com/perch-nest-thow-in-acony-bell-tiny-house-community-for-sale/
Perch & Nest THOW in Acony Bell Tiny Home Community FOR SALE This stunning 22′ tiny house built by Perch & Nest has been in the Acony Bell Tiny Home Community in North Carolina since 2022. It’s now for sale by the owner with the opportunity f…
93′ Toyota Camper Turned Cute Tiny Home https://tinyhousetalk.com/93%e2%80%b2-toyota-camper-turned-cute-tiny-home/
93′ Toyota Camper Turned Cute Tiny Home John Luke and Jackie were tired of never seeing each other because of their work schedules. When they found a ’93 Toyota campervan for sale, they thought they’d just “look at it.&…
Couple’s Second DIY Van Conversion has a Lift Bed https://tinyhousetalk.com/their-lift-bed-van/
Couple’s Second DIY Van Conversion has a Lift Bed Kyle and Stephanie first got into vanlife to escape the city. It was more of a weekend van that they built out on the fly. But that experience equipped them to create this amazing second rig, which…
Wanderlust THOW (w/ Land) Available Now! https://tinyhousetalk.com/wanderlust-thow-w-land-available-now/
Wanderlust THOW (w/ Land) Available Now! Want a tiny house? And want to own land? Here’s your chance to get both at once (or one or the other)! Indigo River Tiny Homes is selling a 2020 32′ Wanderlust tiny house that’s o…
Jojo Bean 24: An Adorable “Ready Made” Movable Roots Home https://tinyhousetalk.com/jojo-bean-24-an-adorable-ready-made-movable-roots-home/
Jojo Bean 24: An Adorable “Ready Made” Movable Roots Home Last time we talked to you about Movable Roots’ newest Jojo Bean series, we only had renderings of the space, but now a 24′ model is complete, and you can see how cute it looks in real …
Adorable Cozy Cabin w/ Fireplace https://tinyhousetalk.com/adorable-cozy-cabin-w-fireplace/
Adorable Cozy Cabin w/ Fireplace This is a quaint little cottage tucked in the woods in Wisconsin. It’s nearby the main house, but offers a private spot to relax and unplug for a couple of days, with a comfortable couch and …
Unique Container Holiday Escape w/ Giant Rooftop Deck https://tinyhousetalk.com/unique-container-holiday-escape-w-giant-rooftop-deck/
Unique Container Holiday Escape w/ Giant Rooftop Deck This is a 160-square-foot container home in Blue Ridge, Georgia that’s perfectly situated among the trees. One of the coolest features of the cabin is a giant rooftop deck that extends out fr…
Used Escape Traveler XLS Wide For Sale https://tinyhousetalk.com/escape-traveler-xls-wide-used-for-sale/
Used Escape Traveler XLS Wide For Sale Here’s an Escape Traveler XLS Wide that was built in 2020 and owned by a couple (no pets) for the past few years. They’ve had it parked in one place, so there hasn’t been a lot of…
They Built a Tiny House & Skoolie in New Zealand https://tinyhousetalk.com/their-tiny-house-and-skoolie/
They Built a Tiny House & Skoolie in New Zealand Mati and Luli moved to New Zealand about 7 years ago and lived for a time with a woman in her treehouse. During that time, they discovered they needed far less than they originally thought and got …
28′ Cascade Model RV for Sale in Washington https://tinyhousetalk.com/28%e2%80%b2-cascade-model-rv-for-sale-in-washington/
28′ Cascade Model RV for Sale in Washington This beautiful 28-foot tiny house was built in 2018 and is for sale by the owner! It includes a super cool elevator bed over the living room area, so you don’t have to climb a ladder if you a…
Brothers (& Dad) Build $1K Truck Camper! https://tinyhousetalk.com/brothers-dad-build-1k-truck-camper/
Brothers (& Dad) Build $1K Truck Camper! Chay and his brother Colby wanted a truck camper they could use to go camping, and it had three requirements: It had to cost under $1K, it had to sleep both of them in bunks, and it needed to come …
They Turned an Old Airplane into a 650 Sq. Ft. Home https://tinyhousetalk.com/they-turned-an-old-airplane-into-a-650-sq-ft-home/
They Turned an Old Airplane into a 650 Sq. Ft. Home An airplane as a vacation home? It’s not exactly tiny (650 square feet) and definitely wasn’t inexpensive ($600K+), but it’s really neat! Jon and Stephanie own and operate a fligh…
Rent Eddie from Safe + Sonder Vans! https://tinyhousetalk.com/rent-eddie-from-safe-sonder-vans/
Rent Eddie from Safe + Sonder Vans! Want to try out vanlife? Safe + Sonder Vans in Michigan is a great company that builds custom vans, but they also rent out a few models for you to enjoy! Right now, they’re offering Winter an…
16 × 26 Modern Small Home Plans https://tinyhousetalk.com/16x26-modern-small-home-plans/
16 × 26 Modern Small Home Plans This might just be the perfect tiny house plan! You get a spacious ground-floor bedroom, a 3/4 bathroom, and a large, open-concept living/kitchen area with an eat-in island. The covered porch bring…
Craftsman John Collum’s Amazing Single-Level THOW Design https://tinyhousetalk.com/craftsman-john-collums-amazing-single-level-thow-design/
Craftsman John Collum’s Amazing Single-Level THOW Design Here’s a beautiful new 30′ tiny home that makes use of the wonderful Murphy bed invention! This single-level tiny home has a living room that quickly transforms into a bedroom at night …
Adventurous Family of 7 in Bus w/ Amazing Second Story https://tinyhousetalk.com/adventurous-family-of-7-in-bus-w-amazing-second-story/
Adventurous Family of 7 in Bus w/ Amazing Second Story Anna, Jeff, and their five children live full-time on the road, traveling across the country and enjoying amazing experiences together! Their DIY conversion had two phases, and their current phase …
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