Micro-House

For those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000.

This extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid.

Downsizing is always a challenge, but the Knoll tiny house makes the jump more manageable than most. Featuring a spacious layout with plenty of storage, the towable home would be a good fit for a couple or even a small family.

This high-end park model tiny house isn't intended for frequent travel. Instead, it uses its increased width to create a roomy apartment-style home on wheels that includes a spacious living area and even a porch.

With its attractive wooden interior and minimalist design, the Scandi Inn wears its inspiration on its sleeve. Measuring just 270 sq ft, it makes the most of its compact footprint with space-saving ideas and lots of storage.

The Onda is a tiny house that tries something a little different. It turns the usual layout on its head to provide a roomy interior that places three bedrooms downstairs, and the main living area above.

The Esther features a spacious single-floor layout that sleeps up to two people. The tiny house is built with regular travel in mind and can run optionally off-grid, allowing its owners to cut the cord and embrace a nomadic lifestyle.

The Lukas tiny house isn't a great fit for would-be nomads since it needs to be transported by truck. However, what it lacks in portability, it more than makes up for with a spacious interior that sleeps four in comfort.

Designed to maximize comfort in a compact footprint, the Currumbin combines a smart layout with some well-thought-out features to create an off-grid-capable tiny house suited to full-time life on wheels.

Measuring just 130 sq ft, the Shoji is definitely smaller than the average tiny house. However, it makes up for its modest size with a space-saving multifunctional design that sleeps up to two people.

This tiny house keeps things simple with a single-level layout that sleeps up to two people. Named the Audrey, the home's compact but comfortable interior is well-suited for use as a vacation home or a guest house or similar.

The Mysa 400 by Irontown Modular is an extra-wide tiny house that features an apartment-style interior with a spacious living area, two bedrooms, and an open design that's suited to full-time living.