Micro-House

The Harper tiny house offers a welcome change from the popular shed-like tiny home aesthetic. Measuring 26 ft in length, the stylish towable dwelling sleeps two and comes with optional off-grid functionality.

Despite its length of just 30 ft, this compact tiny house, by Big Freedom Tiny Homes, makes room for a small family. The model also packs in a relatively large kitchen and even has space for guests to sleep over.

This compact but capable tiny house offers a lot of flexibility for its size. Measuring just 23 ft in length, it includes a two-bedroom interior layout and runs off the grid – plus it sports a rooftop terrace.

This recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with a space-saving upside-down layout that makes room for a small family and even a dedicated hobby area.

This charming tiny house is the work of French studio Tiny Binocles. Named Grand-Duc, the home features a compact but well-designed interior that punches above its weight with sleeping space for up to six people.

Adapt Homes refers to its models as "not-so-tiny homes," and it's not exaggerating: its Kookaburra stretches the definition of a tiny house with an ultra-wide footprint that provides a light-filled, spacious interior for couples or a small family.

The Rutledge is a remarkably spacious tiny house that offers the comfort of an apartment on wheels. The tiny house features two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, making it a good fit for a family looking to downsize.

The Tiny Getaway only has a length of 23.7 ft, but sleeps a small family in comfort. To maximize available space, designer Eco Tiny House has employed a novel "upside-down" layout that places the living room upstairs and a bedroom below.

Sonic Steel recently completed another notable example of shipping container-based architecture. Named the Mark VI - VIC, the compact home features a well-designed interior that's suitable for full-time living for up to two people.

As its name suggests, the Overnighter by Nordic & Spruce isn't designed for large families and long stays. Instead, it offers an affordable and attractive tiny house that's a good fit for regular travel.

Woodworking specialist Madeiguincho recently completed another of its eye-catching timber tiny houses. Named Berra, the dwelling showcases the firm's expertise with wood and provides a compact, light-filled home for a small family.

The Little Lodge provides a simple cabin-like experience on wheels. Sleeping up to two people, the compact home comes with multiple options, including off-grid functionality, and is fronted by a small porch.