Lifestyle

20 of the Most Charming Tiny Homes That Prove Less Is More

LifestylePublished Jun 13, 2018
By Kayla Boyd
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Most people aspire to own a home, and once they get a home they immediately start dreaming of a bigger one. But, that's not everyone's desire. Some people make the most out of extremely small living quarters, and it can be surprising to see just how creative, organized, and gorgeous those spaces can be. And if anyone doesn't believe how trendy this way of living has become, then they definitely haven't seen HGTV's Tiny House Hunters

This simpler way of life helps to limit a person's environmental footprint, which is a big driving force for many tiny home buyers. So if someone is planning to downsize A LOT, this lifestyle may work for them. But if one is not exactly willing to relive their college dorm days, then this may not be the best option -- especially with a family. 

There are, however, tons of families, couples, and singles, who love this way of life and have put a lot of heart and character into their small living quarters. Some of these renovated trailers and buses look a lot cuter than my apartment! Seriously, even people who could never see themselves in a tiny home might get jealous of some of these. 

From converted school buses to campers to boats, it is incredible what some people call home! Here are 20 tiny homes that prove less can definitely be more.

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Pops of Pink
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Pops of Pink

This chic tiny home has been featured on HGTV, according to the Modern Tiny Living Instagram page. It's modern aesthetic and fun pink accents make it a super stylish place to live for less. We're honestly kind of jealous!

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Rock the Boat
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Rock the Boat

This creative living space is on a boat! Kate and her family have been living on and renovating their narrowboat since January of 2017. It looks like they know exactly what they're doing because it's gorgeous!

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Simply Delightful
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Simply Delightful

This tiny home has beautiful wood finishing in the inside and a really minimalist design that makes it looks clean and comfortable. We totally wouldn't mind staying here for a little while.

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Luxury School Bus
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Luxury School Bus

A family of five lives in this beautiful converted school bus! This before and after shot shows how much time and money went into making their tiny home so spectacular. According to one of their Instagram captions, the family bought the school bus for $4,200 and have spent about $35,000 to build it.

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374 Square-Feet of Comfort
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374 Square-Feet of Comfort

Tiny house occupants Joshua and Shelley shared their adorable trailer on Instagram. They wrote: 

"By sharing our home with you, we are sharing the ideas we imagined that would make living practical in a small space. How can you really prepare when downsizing so much? We went from 1300 sq/ft down to 374 sq/ft and before we built our tiny house we never stepped foot in one. We then decided to make the functionality of our house as practical as we could, we opted for comfort over multipurpose. We didn't want to make our simple daily chores into multi step puzzles, We saved space where it counted and use the rest wisely. Over the years we have adapted and changed so much to fit our needs at that time. The beauty of a small space is you can always adjust and change it up when you want. having a tiny house allows those changes to be affordable and manageable for us."

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Cabin on Wheels
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Cabin on Wheels

This adorable mobile cabin is occupied by Alexis, her husband Bryan, and their dog Cooper. 

Alexis said on Instagram: "We have been living tiny full-time for a little over two months now, and it's been great. It's certainly had its bumps, but overall I'm so happy with our lifestyle choice."

More from CafeMom: 21 Drop-Dead Gorgeous Tree Houses You Have to See to Believe

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Cozy School Bus
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Cozy School Bus

It's pretty hard to believe that this cozy little space used to drive kids to school. Now it's a stylish place to relax, sleep, and get ready for the day.

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Perfect Little Patio
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Perfect Little Patio

How adorable is this little outdoor sitting area?! The wide patio doors and windows complement the rustic wooden exterior so well.

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Just Me and My Pup
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Just Me and My Pup

This Instagram user and her dog travel in their tiny home. It has everything they need from a gorgeous bed to a perfect little dining area.

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Rise and Shine
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Rise and Shine

This 8x18 tiny home is located in Wyoming and houses a married couple who enjoys reading and doing yoga in their space. We wouldn't mind waking up to the sunlight pouring through those beautiful round windows. 

More from CafeMom: Here Are the Best Hotel Picks for Your Next Big Family Vacation

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Clean and Homey
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Clean and Homey

This small home has tons of light, shiny floors, and a decent-sized porch. Definitely not shabby.

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Vibrant
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Vibrant

This brightly colored interior is lively and fun, even in the smallest of spaces. They really made this tiny home look like a happy home.

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Pink and Lofty
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Pink and Lofty

Pops of pink really make this tiny home coordinate throughout. The clean white structures add good contrast and it all ties together very nicely.

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Modern and Chic
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Modern and Chic

This design is very modern on the inside and out. The neutral color schemes and simplistic decor make this look like a luxury adult dorm.

More from CafeMom: 26 Gorgeous Bedrooms for Makeover Inspiration

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Artistic Architecture
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Artistic Architecture

This innovative design was created by Slovenian architecture firm OFIS Architects. It's a "self-sufficient wooden shell structure to be easily converted to fit whatever terrain or season it is needed for," according to Men's Gear.

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Bohemian Camper
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Bohemian Camper

Canadian songstress and storyteller Jessica Allossery totally made the most of her small space.

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Extra Storage
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Extra Storage

If you look closely, you will notice that the stairs to the loft are actually drawers for storage ... genius! Not to mention the decor is adorable, especially the vintage green couch and blue throw pillows.

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Luxury Comes in All Sizes
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Luxury Comes in All Sizes

Okay, this is fabulous! The hanging lights, fireplace, and decor ... this may just beat owning a "normal"-sized home. 

More from CafeMom: 10 Most Expensive Cities in the US to Raise a Family

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House Rafting
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House Rafting

This tiny house on the water is a prototype in Russia. We're guessing it would be super relaxing to sleep under the stars and over the river.

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A Little Library
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A Little Library

Maybe you just need a place to sleep with all of your books? They make those too!

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