That is why we love this gorgeous 300-square-foot home called thePioneerbyHand Crafted Movementbased in Portland, OR.

The company designed the living room to accommodate a full-size sleeper sofa by IKEA.

An array of built-in wall storage create nooks for decorative accessories and books.

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Modern Tiny Living

The price starts at $185,000 for a custom-built model.

Dark wood tones add a layer of warmth.

Nearly every inch of vertical space has a purpose.

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Hand Crafted Movement

For instance, the staircase doubles as storage.

The sliding barn door that creates privacy in the bathroom also conceals shelving.

There’s even a small closet upstairs.

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Minimaliste Houses

The park model styled house has a spacious central living area with a chefs kitchen.

The latter is outfitted with full-size appliances with nearly 20 feet of quartz countertops.

The retractable folding ladder leads to one of the home’s loft styled bedrooms.

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Tiny Heirloom

The most affordable model,the eXpanse, starts at $75,900.

Contact Tiny Heirloom for pricing on custom models.

The beautiful flat-front cabinetry and the midcentury-inspired furnishings give the space a chic modernist vibe.

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The Nest

We love how the ladder to the sleeping loft blends into the kitchen.

The all-in-one washing and drying machine in the bathroom is an awesome small space amenity.

The Payette starts at $99,100.

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TruForm Tiny

Tiny House With Big Style

Ms.

Gypsy Soul

Jewel Pearson, also known asMs.

An elegant sofa anchors the central living area.

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Ms. Gypsy Soul

African art adds plenty of visual interest.

Notice the wall-mounted rails on the right?

It is a built-in ladder for reaching the lounge styled loft.

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Minimaliste Houses

The elevated space is stocked with board games and soft furnishings.

Pearsonoffers plansfor a roughly 360-square-foot home for $399.

There’s a second lofted sleeping space, so four can fit in the unit comfortably.

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Chris Pate Real Estate

Above the headboard are wall mounted shelves.

Not shown in the photo is the custom-made table that slides over the bed.

There is also a standard sized closet with built-in vertical storage.

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Land Ark

Cost to build starts at $160,500.

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The 320-square-foot dwelling keeps comfort and functionality top of mind.

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Arrows and Bows

The open-concept space comes with a gray love seat and as shown on the left a foldout upholstered bench.

It was sold after the show aired for $55,000.

The walls and ceiling in pine toe the line between rustic and modern.

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Chris Collaris Architects

Another notable feature is the practical built-in eating counter that works triple duty as a desk andbonus storage space.

On the right is a single wall kitchen with full-size appliances and a 32-inch stainless steel sink.

Tons of storage makes this tricky living situation work.

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The Modern Caravan

Case in point, the IKEA kitchen cabinets in the modestly sized primary bedroom.

The compact kitchen features a smart storage tip.

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The Nash Tiny House interior in Ohio

Modern Tiny Living

Bespoke Renovated Airstream

A renovated Airstream makes a mighty fine towable dwelling.

Sure, that seems pricey, but the money they spent added real value to the wee abode.

The first order of business was addressing all the air gaps that made the RV energy inefficient.

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New Frontier Tiny Homes

Extensive waterproofing and new windows got the job done.

The 200-square-foot interior got a full overhaul with bespoke built-ins.

Tiny House With Teal Cabinetry

Modern Tiny Livingis the firstcustom tiny home building companyin Columbus, Ohio.

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New Frontier Tiny Homes

Their dwelling calledThe Nashis a charming 160-square-foot abode chock-full of both stylish and practical touches.

Dark stained wood and teal cabinetry adorn the interior.

On the left is a staircase optimized with cubby storage.

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Paige Morse

It leads to one of the two sleeping lofts.

There is also a handrail for stair climbing safety.

Black metal rails turn the nook on the right into a handy shelving unit.

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Build Tiny

The small kitchen table in front folds down when not needed.

It houses an easy to assemble folding dining set that sits up to eight people.

The Alpha starts at $225,000.

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Alabama Tiny Homes

When it is time to put it all away, the set comes apart.

Afterward, the pieces easily slide back under the kitchen platform on the left.

Another cool feature spotted in many homes by this building company are the large glass sliding doors as shown.

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New Frontier Tiny Homes

They connect the interior to the great outdoors.

Turning the bitsy space into a 250-square-foot guesthouse with two bedrooms took four months.

Morse also did not skimp on natural greenery.

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Modern Tiny Living

Houseplants strategically placed all over the home enhanced the home’s relaxing vibe.

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A personal favorite is the black and white retractable staircase that slides into the wall shown when not needed.

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Hand Crafted Movement

Under the floorboards is concealed storage.

Not shown in this photo is the opposite end of the abode that features a tiny loft-style home office.

Though plans for that model aren’t available,similar plans are for salefor $499 (NZD).

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Tiny House Scotland

The two-tiered loft bedroom has a section that accommodates standing.

The home also has a crisp white cooking space with full-size appliances.

Overhead is a nice architectural toucha coffered kitchen ceiling.

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Emerging Objects

The model starts at $71,000.

A mix of different woods and custom paint color give this charming space a unique and personal twist.

Sprinkled throughout the abode are smart shelving and storage solutions that put small room corners to good use.

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Wheelhaus

A sliding ladder leads to the sleeping lofts.

Over the bed are clerestory windows that keep the nook from feeling cramped or claustrophobic.

We are particularly fond of the gray and yellow kitchen.

The Cornelia, which sleeps up to four people, starts at $185,000.

Towable Micro Home

This teensy little house calledThe NuggetbyModern Tiny Livingis a cozy cocoon built for comfort.

Making it feel more comfortable than cramped is a sizable storage bed for sleeping and lounging.

The Nugget was a custom build, but custom builds of a similar length start at $59,000.

The living room’s layout accommodates a sectional, sleeper sofa.

The unique recess behind it combines wall storage with narrow windows.

The little fireplace with cubby storage is a beautiful focal point that heats up the home in winter.

Above the mantel is a wooden panel that when shut conceals the TV.

On the near right is a compact desk that doubles as an entryway landing strip for bags and keys.

you’re free to get the Coastal Craftsman for $140,000.

Bespoke blue kitchen cabinetry whips up plenty of storage space.

Overhead is a ceiling height drying rack for damp clothing.

The arched doorway in the center offers up space for books and knickknacks.

3D-Printed House

Emerging Objects

Some tiny homes are pretty inside and out.

An example is this 3D printed dwelling byEmerging Objectsbased in Berkeley, CA.

But here is where things get interesting.

Thestructureis made up of more than 4,500 ceramic tiles.

The ones covering the exterior facade add a little curb appeal because they double as small succulent planters.

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Smartly Placed Windows Enhance Privacy

Wheelhaus

TheWedgeis a large(ish) abode byWheelhausin Jackson, WY.

The front of the home has a small landing spot that works as a porch.

We are particularly fond of the windows near the ceiling.

During the day they offer indoor privacy without sacrificing sunlight.

The price starts at $175,000.

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