Small & Tiny

Home Homes Small & Tiny

The “Black Shed” Sets Fire To The Scottish Isle Of Skye

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

On a secluded plot of farm land on the Scottish Isle of Skye rests a charred little structure that architect Rural Design Architects have named the ‘Black Shed.” The pre-burnt wood siding creates a stark contrast between the shed, the rolling green hills and the pale blue sky. The building’s rural surroundings offer unobstructed views of the enveloping valley and a towering flat-top mountain called McLeod’s Table. The shed was built as a rental opportunity and accommodates two people with a full kitchen, bath and sleeping area.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

An industrial aesthetic has been achieved through use of simple, modern, yet familiar forms and the subtle use of raw materials. It is a fresh take on traditional farm house architecture with exposed wood siding and an understated gable roof. A covered entry porch pulls back the roof line and exposes the finishes with a more contemporary flair. Upon entry, visitors are greeted with little more than a finished concrete floor and uniform sawn timber wall and ceiling treatment. The subdued material palette allows the surrounding views to take center stage.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

black-shed-small-budeget-house-design-6

Tiny Heirloom Dazzles Us With Another Brilliant Build

Check out this gorgeous new tiny house from all-star builder Tiny Heirloom!
Absolutely perfect from top to bottom, back to front, this was designed to serve as a recreation of the client’s own larger home. They pulled it off, including a full sized baker’s kitchen with foldout table, beautiful lighting on the stairs, a custom wine rack, and plenty of space in the living room. There’s also a loft and a very nice bathroom.

Images © Tiny Heirloom

20+ Backyard Sheds Turned Into Private Speakeasy Pubs

The tiny house craze continues to grow, and with it comes a variety of different styles an purposes. You see, not everyone wants to build a tiny house to live in. Sometimes they have other plans, like wanting a private writing studio/office, or as we see here, a mini-speakeasy to share some drinks with friends. Folks in the UK have been modifying their backyard sheds for years, and each year Readersheds UK holds a contest for the best new construction. These are a few of the past winners.

600sf Urban Micro Home Is Picture Perfect

Wind River Tiny Homes normally builds smaller tiny houses, but this time they made an exception – and what an exception it turned out to be! The design is extraordinary, perfect for a mountain vacation escape or a private urban hideout. The home is located in Chattanooga TN, and comes in at just about 600sf in size, though the layout makes it feel considerably larger.

Off-the-Grid Sustainable Masterpiece of New Zealand

The roof hosts a 600-watt solar panel and rainwater collection system, contributing to the home's sustainability.

Jeff Hobbs, ex-boat and cabinet-maker, founded his newest venture, Room to Move, in anticipation that the tiny house movement would continue its momentum and to introduce the movement to the people of New Zealand. In this project for his client, Briar Hale, the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and meticulous planning that Jeff puts into his work is showcased flawlessly in the end result of this home. This tiny home was built in the spirit of sustainability, from the solar panels to the salvaged native wood used for construction material. New Zealand should be proud to host these futuristic, sustainable homes!

The roof hosts a 600-watt solar panel and rainwater collection system, contributing to the home’s sustainability.

The roof hosts a 600-watt solar panel and rainwater collection system, contributing to the home's sustainability.

Among other clever space-saving features, this L-shaped sofa conceals a double bed. The wood stove is another sustainable feature responsible for providing the home with hot water.

Among other clever space-saving features, this L-shaped sofa conceals a double bed. The wood stove is another sustainable feature responsible for water-heating.

The kitchen in all of its glory: kauri bench tops, hand-crafted ceramic sink, gas stove, and a 130-liter solar fridge.

The kitchen is fully featured, with kauri bench tops, a hand crafted ceramic sink, gas stove-oven, and a 130 liter solar fridge. All available spaces haven been transformed to offer ample storage.

The cavernous bedroom loft with a skylight for sleepless nights of stargazing.

The cavernous bedroom loft with a skylight for stargazing and access to the various systems on the roof.

He Made His PubShed Incredible With 5,500 Pennies

With the growing trend of “pubsheds” comes an increasing amount of creativity, as demonstrated by this guy who turned a simple shed dubbed “The Barn” into a very creative backyard bar where he and his buddies can hang out and enjoy a couple drinks. What makes his build unique though is the peculiar use of a whopping 5,500 pennies which he incorporated into the design. Check it out below.

The gabled barn style shed looks nice on the outside…

pub-shed-penny-bar-01

Yet the inside was lacking in proper bar decor, so he went to work building a bar.

pub-shed-penny-bar-03

The bar itself isn’t too fancy…yet.

pub-shed-penny-bar-06 pub-shed-penny-bar-07

Here’s where he starts to get creative, setting aside $55 worth of pennies for special use.

pub-shed-penny-bar-08

He even sorted the pennies, keeping the pre-1982 ones from the rest. Talk about commitment!

pub-shed-penny-bar-10
pub-shed-penny-bar-12

Before using the pennies, he decided to soak them in vinegar and salt, which removes the oxidization and brings them back to a shiny new state.

pub-shed-penny-bar-13

But he also left half of them to dry without polishing, which created a nice variation in the color for his project.

pub-shed-penny-bar-14

Then he set to work, laying the pennies in a diamond pattern according to their shades of color.

pub-shed-penny-bar-15

You might notice every penny is facing heads up.

pub-shed-penny-bar-16

Finally he slathered four quarts of resin over the top, using a blowtorch to remove any bubbles, and was left with a beautiful surface on his new bar.

pub-shed-penny-bar-17

And of course he installed a kegerator to dispense ice cold brews for him and his friends.

pub-shed-penny-bar-18

The completed project on display, with three local Virginia beers on tap!

pub-shed-penny-bar-19

Images via Imgur | American Standard

This Tiny Country Guest House Is An Absolute Dream

There’s a lot to love in this tiny cabin, from the abundance of reclaimed and salvaged wood to the repurposed wagon wheel chandelier and the splash of color in the country kitchen. At just 336 square feet it packs a lot of cozy, rustic charm into a tiny space thanks to a terrific remodel by Heritage Restoration.

dry-creek-guest-house-1

The cottage serves as a guest house, and is located outside Waco, Texas. Upon entering, one of the first things you’ll notice are the high ceilings and the large exposed beams and broad planks salvaged from a barn.

dry-creek-guest-house-9

An array of “naked” tree trunks support the ceiling above the loft.

dry-creek-guest-house-81
dry-creek-guest-house-2 dry-creek-guest-house-3 dry-creek-guest-house-4 dry-creek-guest-house-5 dry-creek-guest-house-6

dry-creek-guest-house-7

What do you think? Is there anything you’d change about this country cottage? Let us know in the comments.

This Cabin Is Missing Something All Buildings Have, And It Rocks Because Of It

Who needs doors, right? That’s exactly what Nat Cheshire of Cheshire Architects said when he designed this pair of isolated structures off the coast of New Zealand. The cabins are completely open air and can be entered via a large square opening that steps you down into the main living area. The interiors are simple and clean, utilizing the warmth of native wood to tie the spaces to the adjacent landscape.

There is modesty and serenity in the way the buildings are anchored to the hillside. A quick glance would make them seem as if they were dark boulders jutting up and out of the grassy plains that carpet the surrounding countryside. They become a part of the iconic terrain rather than fight to visually overpower it. This harmony is echoed by the openness that results from having no doors. Protection might be limited, but the visceral experience is not.

1-doorless-cabin 2-doorless-cabin 3-doorless-cabin 4-doorless-cabin 5-doorless-cabin 6-doorless-cabin 7-doorless-cabin 8-doorless-cabin 9-doorless-cabin 10-doorless-cabin 11-doorless-cabin

You’ll Do a Double-Take When You See This Modern Tiny Home

SONY DSC

Designed, built, and currently on sale by Greenleaf Tiny Homes of Eugene, Oregon, this model called the Kootenay Urban Tiny House is 240 sqaure feet and exactly what you didn’t know you needed in you life – until now. Maybe you thought living in a tiny space wouldn’t work. Well, just take a look at this gorgeous example and maybe you’ll have a change of heart!

The front exterior view of your future mobile tiny home. The front door is built into the side of the home to allow for a fold-down cedar deck and front steps.

SONY DSC

The siding of the home is sikkins-finished oak and powder-coated steel. The back door, leading into the bathroom. can be replaced with a wall, window, or sink.

SONY DSC

The throne of your tiny castle. Not pictured is the stainless steel shower with a removable ipe wood floor, convenient for cleaning.

SONY DSC

The front nook area and front entryway into the home.

SONY DSC

A view of the front nook area from the kitchen. This kitchen includes a full-size fridge, gas stove top, and a washer and dryer combo, but is designed to be versatile enough to handle more appliances!

SONY DSC

Did we mention that there were also floating shelves in this kitchen?

SONY DSC

Wow, appearances are deceiving! This kitchen sure knows how to conceal its storage space!

SONY DSC

A view of the downstairs living area and a glimpse of the bedroom loft. The flooring is engineered oak downstairs, and cork upstairs. The windows are double-paned.

SONY DSC

The bedroom loft provides the foolproof vantage point for meditation and home surveillance.

SONY DSC

The most luxurious and spacious bedroom loft that anyone could ask for.

SONY DSC

A perfect example of a very unique tiny home

An absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind tiny home for sale in Denver! Clocking in at a cozy but comfortable 288sf, with a galley style kitchen – and perhaps most impressive, the wood log backdrop on the wall!