Tiny Footprint

This recently completed tiny house squeezes a lot of living space into a compact footprint. Named Tiny House Into the Woods, it also makes use of an unusual netted upstairs area to ensure the entire home is flooded with daylight.

It's always a challenge for families to downsize into a tiny house. However, the Tiny XXL features an extra-wide layout, providing generously proportioned living space inside that's well-suited to a small family.

Few of us actually want to work, but if you're going to have to do it anyway, this novel office lets you park your workplace in your backyard – or even take it on the road and find somewhere with a nice view.

One of the major pain points with downsizing is storage – or the lack of it. The recently completed New Chapter tiny house tackles this issue with a storage-packed interior layout that well-suited to full-time small living.

Outside the dense urban fabric of Wuhan, China, a cluster of cabins has appeared in the tall dawn redwood forest. Dubbed Secret Camp, the project is part of the Merryda Wiki World retreat, featuring compact dwellings that sit quietly within nature.

This charming tiny house takes design cues from traditional cabins to deliver a rustic small living experience. Named the Nature Pod, it features generous glazing and optional off-grid functionality, and starts at roughly $16,600.

The Sofia tiny house measures 172 sq ft and is suitable for one or two people to live off-grid full-time. Its interior features a clever space-saving layout that maximizes space.

3D-printed architecture has evolved at lightning speed – and the pace shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. A recent example of this is a non-towable tiny house that was printed in just one week.

The Eire tiny house doubles down on maximizing daylight and views. Featuring a length of 26 ft and a simple and open interior arranged on one level, it has a contemporary design with extensive glazing that spans almost the entire living room wall.

This custom tiny house provides an apartment-like living experience for its owners – and their pets too. It boasts some welcome home comforts inside, including a downstairs bedroom, and a well-stocked kitchen.

The Beachcomber tiny house pushes the boundaries of small living with a remarkably roomy layout. Designed for one or two people, it features a storage-packed interior that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a traditional tiny house.

This light-filled tiny house combines compact dimensions with a focus on daylight and home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide interior, it squeezes in a well-proportioned kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, and a bathroom with a bathtub.