Micro-House

Huge tiny houses are all well and good, but for those who want to travel regularly, something smaller is more practical. This compact model combines an open layout with a solar power setup that ensures the lights stay on wherever you park it.

At just over 21 ft in length, what this pint-sized tiny house lacks in extra space it makes up for with portability. It could be a good fit for two people wanting a towable vacation home or to embrace a minimalist life on the road.

Tiny house firms are always trying to think up new ways of maximizing space. Modern Tiny Living has hit upon a neat approach with its Shadow model, which features a living room that seats six, has lots of storage, and also doubles as a guest bed.

This recently completed tiny house is arranged on one level and sleeps up to four people at a squeeze. It features a hardy exterior that's designed to last and also gets all the power it needs from solar panels and battery storage.

Rover Tiny Homes' latest model, the Tulameen, features an eye-catching exterior inspired by classic US styling and a spacious interior. The towable home is currently on the market for roughly $118,000.

This unnamed tiny house has a length of just 25 ft and is designed to be suitable for full-time living for up to two people, or as a weekender or vacation home. It's currently on the market for $65,000.

Tiny houses are becoming increasingly luxurious and expensive, however Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small living movement's roots with its Genesis. It provides a small and simple towable home for just $39,500.

Though it only has a length of 17 ft, the Beau River Tiny House has been designed to maximize sleeping capacity. The compact model features an "upside-down" layout that sleeps up to six people, at a squeeze.

The Marrangaroo tiny house has been created to allow a small family to live off-the-grid in comfort. Measuring just 27.6 ft in length, it features a well-designed interior layout that maximizes the limited space available.

Measuring just 21.7 ft long, this tiny house offers a well-designed and open interior layout that sleeps two in comfort, plus guests. It can also be outfitted with full off-the-grid functionality.

Tiny house builders are always looking to increase living space wherever possible. This neat model takes a novel approach by offering an unusual interior layout that's topped by a rooftop terrace with seating and a pergola.

The Lady Bird tiny house combines a colorful exterior with a well-designed interior. Despite its compact size, it fits a downstairs master bedroom and a loft, as well as a living room/home office space and a well-stocked kitchen.