Tiny Footprint

This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions. Named the Espresso, it sleeps up to two people in comfort, plus it has a little space for guests.

The Katrin tiny house packs a lot of flexibility into its compact frame. Sleeping four adults comfortably, it can be upgraded to run off-grid and has a well-thought-out interior with a space-saving folding staircase and underfloor heating.

Tiny houses typically require major compromises when it comes to home comforts, but this extra-wide model takes a different approach. Its open layout includes a large living room and kitchen, plus a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower.

The Véronique is small – even for a tiny house – and maximizes its limited space with an unusual "upside-down" layout. The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.

This apartment-sized tiny house has about as spacious and light-filled an interior as you could ask for. It features an extra-wide layout and incorporates some nice home comforts too, including a walk-in closet, a huge sofa, and an enclosed porch.

A 200-sq-ft tiny house doesn't sound like a lot to work with, but the Sledhaus 200 is more capable than you might expect. Its compact interior sleeps up to two people and starts at a relatively affordable price.

This compact tiny house doubles down on one of the major benefits of small living: freedom. The home runs off-grid and combines an easy-to-tow configuration with an open layout that's arranged on one floor.

This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 215 sq ft. However, despite its modest dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything you need for a short stay.

Raising a family in a tiny house typically means you'll be making serious compromises on privacy and space. The Starling tackles these challenges with a flexible layout that squeezes in three sleeping areas and a multipurpose living area.

One of the obvious challenges with tiny houses is that living space is always so limited. The Erica addresses this with a rooftop terrace and an open interior layout. The home also has multiple options available, including adding in solar power.

Created for a pair of nomads who were looking to put down roots, the Coastal Retreat is a remarkably spacious tiny house that proves that downsizing doesn't always have to mean sacrificing home comforts.

This interesting "tiny house" isn't actually a house at all. Instead, it's a mobile off-grid office that squeezes two separate workspaces, plus a sleeping area, into its compact frame. It's currently up for sale for $98,000.