Most people aspire to own a home, and once they get a home they immediately start dreaming of a bigger one. But, that's not everyone's desire. Some people make the most out of extremely small living quarters, and it can be surprising to see just how creative, organized, and gorgeous those spaces can be. And if anyone doesn't believe how trendy this way of living has become, then they definitely haven't seen HGTV's Tiny House Hunters.
This simpler way of life helps to limit a person's environmental footprint, which is a big driving force for many tiny home buyers. So if someone is planning to downsize A LOT, this lifestyle may work for them. But if one is not exactly willing to relive their college dorm days, then this may not be the best option — especially with a family.
There are, however, tons of families, couples, and singles, who love this way of life and have put a lot of heart and character into their small living quarters. Some of these renovated trailers and buses look a lot cuter than my apartment! Seriously, even people who could never see themselves in a tiny home might get jealous of some of these.
From converted school buses to campers to boats, it is incredible what some people call home! Here are 20 tiny homes that prove less can definitely be more.
Pops of Pink
This chic tiny home has been featured on HGTV, according to the Modern Tiny Living Instagram page. It's modern aesthetic and fun pink accents make it a super stylish place to live for less. We're honestly kind of jealous!
Rock the Boat
This creative living space is on a boat! Kate and her family have been living on and renovating their narrowboat since January of 2017. It looks like they know exactly what they're doing because it's gorgeous!
Simply Delightful
This tiny home has beautiful wood finishing in the inside and a really minimalist design that makes it looks clean and comfortable. We totally wouldn't mind staying here for a little while.
Luxury School Bus
A family of five lives in this beautiful converted school bus! This before and after shot shows how much time and money went into making their tiny home so spectacular. According to one of their Instagram captions, the family bought the school bus for $4,200 and have spent about $35,000 to build it.
374 Square-Feet of Comfort
Tiny house occupants Joshua and Shelley shared their adorable trailer on Instagram. They wrote:
"By sharing our home with you, we are sharing the ideas we imagined that would make living practical in a small space. How can you really prepare when downsizing so much? We went from 1300 sq/ft down to 374 sq/ft and before we built our tiny house we never stepped foot in one. We then decided to make the functionality of our house as practical as we could, we opted for comfort over multipurpose. We didn't want to make our simple daily chores into multi step puzzles, We saved space where it counted and use the rest wisely. Over the years we have adapted and changed so much to fit our needs at that time. The beauty of a small space is you can always adjust and change it up when you want. having a tiny house allows those changes to be affordable and manageable for us."
Cabin on Wheels
This adorable mobile cabin is occupied by Alexis, her husband Bryan, and their dog Cooper.
Alexis said on Instagram: "We have been living tiny full-time for a little over two months now, and it's been great. It's certainly had its bumps, but overall I'm so happy with our lifestyle choice."
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Cozy School Bus
It's pretty hard to believe that this cozy little space used to drive kids to school. Now it's a stylish place to relax, sleep, and get ready for the day.
Perfect Little Patio
How adorable is this little outdoor sitting area?! The wide patio doors and windows complement the rustic wooden exterior so well.
Just Me and My Pup
This Instagram user and her dog travel in their tiny home. It has everything they need from a gorgeous bed to a perfect little dining area.
Rise and Shine
This 8×18 tiny home is located in Wyoming and houses a married couple who enjoys reading and doing yoga in their space. We wouldn't mind waking up to the sunlight pouring through those beautiful round windows.
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Clean and Homey
This small home has tons of light, shiny floors, and a decent-sized porch. Definitely not shabby.
Vibrant
This brightly colored interior is lively and fun, even in the smallest of spaces. They really made this tiny home look like a happy home.
Pink and Lofty
Pops of pink really make this tiny home coordinate throughout. The clean white structures add good contrast and it all ties together very nicely.
Modern and Chic
This design is very modern on the inside and out. The neutral color schemes and simplistic decor make this look like a luxury adult dorm.
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Artistic Architecture
This innovative design was created by Slovenian architecture firm OFIS Architects. It's a "self-sufficient wooden shell structure to be easily converted to fit whatever terrain or season it is needed for," according to Men's Gear.
Bohemian Camper
Canadian songstress and storyteller Jessica Allossery totally made the most of her small space.
Extra Storage
If you look closely, you will notice that the stairs to the loft are actually drawers for storage … genius! Not to mention the decor is adorable, especially the vintage green couch and blue throw pillows.
Luxury Comes in All Sizes
Okay, this is fabulous! The hanging lights, fireplace, and decor … this may just beat owning a "normal"-sized home.
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House Rafting
This tiny house on the water is a prototype in Russia. We're guessing it would be super relaxing to sleep under the stars and over the river.
A Little Library
Maybe you just need a place to sleep with all of your books? They make those too!
