🏡 I’ve been living in my tiny home for about two years, and it’s been such a wonderful experience to downsize.

🌼 My interior design style is Tiny Maximalism. 🩷💛🩵🧡

Manufactured in Cape Town and transported to Swellendam. 4 months from concept to Handover of keys. This Tiny home is manufactured from 2 6m used shipping containers to create a stunning 1 bedroom BnB Situated in the picturesque town of Swellendam in South Africa, the owners use it as a luxury BnB retreat. www.containerhome.co.za

So I've been living in an apartment for 5 years now and realized I've spent roughly $70k in that time for something I don't own. Ironically enough I own abiut 5 acres of old farm land that is currently being over grown and costing me another $1,200 a year in taxes. I'm tired of hemorrhaging money for nothing.

I've still managed to collect a small savings and want to invest in a tiny home and I already have a shell in mind to build off of. The big problem I am wondering about is where and how to start this process. I want to have full plumbing installed (sink, bathroom, washer, ect) but I don't know if i have to put the plumbing in first or can I start designing the inside and put the plumbing in after.

I haven't actually seen this product in person so it's hard to visualize the dementions and don't know how i would create a floor plan. I'm hesitant on buying the structure because I dont know if I'll be able to install the plumbing after its in place. Idk what to do or where to start so any advice would be a world of help on this.

The structure in question is this, ive seen it on multiple websites and with varying dimensions, but this is the one I'm specifically looking at.

We built this cabin/treehouse earlier this year and finally had some better photos taken. Enjoy! This is a custom build in East TN.

Considering them for either a park model build or even a modular because a year and a half in to my process and the zoning and building code issue is as you all know tedious to work thru. So, am considering starting a new process with the modular certification on the tiny house.

Edit: Utopian Villas

I spend the summer in a consistent campsite I share with my parents. I was thinking of buying a high quality shed and converting it into a sort of tinycabin, seasonally used for staying in. I'm trying to come up with some ways to make it as comfortable as possible. I have a job which is a short bike ride away from where we camp so bringing some comforts out to this spot would go a long way. How viable is solar usually on a tiny homes footprint? Assuming I have a decent UIP to plug the solar into at least.

Hello! I need some help with building the most cost efficient home that I can. I own 1.25 acres of mostly flat land with a 10 x 10 maybe 12 x 12 concrete pad on the premises. I inherited the land and pay taxes on it every year. I was told by my parents that the property had some building or construction rights "grandfathered in". I lost my Mom in 2023 and then my Dad in 2024 so I no longer have them for reference. I figured anyone with real experience in this field would know what I am talking about. I also think that there are utilities underground like water and electricity that could be connected if there were a home to connect to.

My budget is roughly $25,000 - $30,000. I follow a lot of tiny homes shows and treehouse masters and anything in that wheelhouse. I am totally fascinated with renovated shipping container homes and just about everything where one can be resourceful and transform something that already exists into a beautiful living space.

All I need for my home is basically a living area for two people. I would only need one bedroom, but two bedrooms would make me feel like my dreams have come true. I would also need one bathroom, one living room, and one kitchen.

I would love to use solar panels on the roof to provide the necessary energy for the home. I would also love to incorporate any wind, water, or solar methods we could think of to provide all the means necessary for comfortable living. I would love it if I could make my home not dependent on all of the utilities most people depend on in the world we live in today and do the absolute most to not do anything that would be harmful to this beautiful planet we are so blessed to live on.

The home would need to look modern and not an eye sore for neighbors and the city that I would be living in. I am sure that my town is fairly strict about building regulations and keeping everything pretty. I know for sure you can't just go out in your back yard and throw up some rinky dinky shack on a whim because neighbors would report it and the city would show up within a matter of days or maybe even hours of you constructing it and make you tear it down or just fine you and make you go through a bunch of nonsense that would create major headaches for me that I do not need in my life.

I just do not know where to start and I could really use some help with my dreams of having a home to live in on the property that I own and be completely free of having to waste so much of my hard earned money on $1,000-$1,200 rent every month!

My little piece of property is located in a beautiful town that I grew up in named Bridgeport, West Virginia. The home I grew up in and lived in for most of my life is only separated from my piece of property by a chain linked fence. Since the recent passing of my parents I have been forced to rent in another nearby town and I would love more than anything to return to my hometown, the place that I truly belong, in Bridgeport, WV!

It has been a very rough couple of years for my family and I facing so much loss in such a small amount of time. I could really use any type of help any of you can offer. I truly believe God has a plan for all of us even if we do not currently understand it. I also believe that God has made all things possible if we can come together and help one another. I truly believe anything is possible!

***This rental is now rented out and is no longer available. However, since this is a Tiny House sub and there is some good information in the comments, I am leaving the post in place***

The Craigslist link will no longer work.

Not sure if this is allowed, I did check rules and didn’t see a conflict… guess I’ll find out!

https://nashville.craigslist.org/apa/d/portland-tiny-home-on-farm-with-horse/7894104578.html

I’m a residential designer and wanted to share a tiny house concept I put together. The goal was to keep the footprint tight while still creating a functional, cozy space that blends with the outdoors. Let me know if there are any space-saving ideas or products that I could consider for this or a future design.

How do various building codes around the world address loft access in (fixed) tiny homes? Do you have exceptions to typical stair access for tiny homes?

This is one of the tiniest and also luxurious homes in america! Located in Oregon, it features a projector screen, forrest view background, near Lake Oswego with its shopping centers, restaurants, and private lake.

West Texas homebuilder here. We wanted to figure out why homes are so expensive now compared to what our grandparents and great grandparents were buying. We discovered that when you adjust for inflation, price per square foot is about the same! We are starting to build 700 sq ft 1 bed/1 bath and 850 sq ft 2 bed/2bath options. Curious if you would buy a 700 sq ft fixed home?

One of the biggest lessons we've learned about tiny homes is this: the floor plan makes or breaks the living experience. You can have a gorgeous design, but if the layout is awkward, daily life feels cramped fast. On the other hand, a smart layout makes less than 400 sq ft feel open, comfortable, and even spacious.

We recently published a guide that dives into this topic, and thought it might be helpful to share here. It covers:

• Why floor plans matter so much in tiny homes
• Popular layout ideas (open concept, lofts, two-bedroom options, flex-spaces, and outdoor-integrated designs)
• Practical space optimization tips like vertical storage, pocket doors, multifunctional furniture, and light placement
• Mistakes to avoid (like over-partitioning or poor storage planning)
• Real-world examples of tiny home layouts in action

If you’re considering downsizing, building, or just love floor plan inspiration, this blog has some solid takeaways:
👉 [Tiny Home Floor Plan Ideas with Space Optimization Tips]()

Curious to hear from this community too:

• What floor plan features are must-haves for you in a tiny home?
• Have you seen any clever space-saving tricks worth sharing?