6 Cool Houses 800-Square-Feet And Under

Have you heard of the tiny house movement? People all around the world have decided to downgrade from their large, bulky homes into something a little more compact and down to the basics. Don't think tiny houses are for you? These may make you think again! Here are 10 of the coolest ones we found today-

  

1. 500-Square-Foot Small House By Smallworks Studios

This lovely home is located in Vancouver, Canada and is inhabited by couple who decided to build this humble home in their parents' back yard. The home is two levels and features a garage, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area, and balcony.

2. 800-Square-Foot Timber Framed House By Nir Pearlson

Located in Oregon, this home was specially created for an aging couple who wanted something small, one level, and eco-friendly. The home is created with sustainable materials and is also energy efficient. 

3.  192-Square-Foot Shipping Container House By Hybrid Architecture

At only 192-square-feet, this home is probably one of the tiniest out there! Though it is built using a 24' long shipping container, this home was created to sleep up to four people. Roof top solar panels power most of the home.

4.  130-Square-Foot 'Tall Man's Tiny House' By Adam Leu

This home is built on a 20 foot trailer and is fully plumbed and wired. The loft bed area is large enough to accommodate a low profile queen mattress to sleep multiple people. Because the creators tower over most people at 6'7, the home is specially designed for those who need more vertical space.

5. 400-Square-Foot Barn in Oakland, California

This 100 year old barn was renovated by two designers to fit their simple lifestyle and their growing family. Four house this barn, including an infant and a blue heeler dog. Everything, down to the furniture, crib, and mattress, was built and designed by the couple themselves.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

6. 20x12 Structure in Seattle, Washington by Ninebark
This tiny home was originally imagined as an office, guest quarters, and a play area for the Zimmerman family. This tiny house has a remarkable number of green features, including almost all salvaged wood components.