Tiny Homes magazine makes us realize how far the small-house movement has come since its earliest quirky beginnings. Today’s smaller spaces now feature the work of some of the world’s most inventive designers and architects who have engaged in creating many of the sensible, beautiful and affordable houses you’ll find in this issue!
EDITOR’S NOTE
Living Small • These great big ideas for creating livable, lovable and affordable spaces will inspire you.
Pros and Cons of Living Tiny • Small homes have a lot going for them, but nobody said they’re perfect. Before you take the plunge, be sure to consider the minimalist lifestyle from all angles.
8 Ways to Save Precious Space • Get the most out of your tiny house with these supersmart solutions for small rooms.
Staying Small With Style • These compact appliances don’t shy away from performance or panache.
Artists in Residence • The tiny, mind-blowing Ecocapsule is designed to get your creative juices flowing.
5 Tips for Living Tiny With Pets • Small spaces can stress four-legged friends; here’s how to ensure domestic tranquility.
On Solid Ground • Architects and designers are meeting the demand for small houses with lots of functionality and style.
A Can-Do Studio • Updated codes allow a small cottage to take root on an existing home’s property.
A Home in a Field of Dreams • Plenty of light, varied levels and expansive views make this beautiful space live large.
My Really Big Little House • A renovated Georgia island home is just right for this family.
Living Large Low Country Style • A South Carolina home demonstrates that old traditions have a lot to teach.
Prefab Perfection • A well-designed pre-built house gives an Oregon couple the freedom to simplify their lives.
On the Move • Not content to plop down in one spot forever? Then get going, and take your whole house with you.
Elements of Fine Design • Creative director Malia Schultheis offers up the guiding principles she uses when crafting tiny houses on wheels for her company in Eugene, Oregon.
Rules of the Road • What you need to know about a tiny home on the move.
Rock-Solid Love • An adventurous couple designs a wow-factor tiny house that suits their on-the-move life.
The Light Fantastic • Clever levels, wraparound siding and ingenious illumination help this tiny home outshine all others.
Water Worldly • A search for a small, more manageable place to live brings a Seattle woman to the charms of life on a houseboat.
Home, Home on the Bay
Dream Getaways • If you like far-off places and cozy retreats, these amazing small homes will spark romantic reveries.
Culture Combo • A blend of quirky English charm and the adventurous American West creates a one-of-a-kind getaway house in the U.K.
Nene in Paradise • A charming island cottage calls a mainland woman back to her Hawaiian roots.
From City to Serenity • A Seattle family trades the bustle of urban life for a small house on peaceful Orcas Island.
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