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This Solar-Powered Tiny Houseboat Lets You Enjoy A Peaceful Life On The Water

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Dubbed the Fàng Sōng, this houseboat is designed by Crossboundaries and is powered by a solar panel setup. The houseboat features a clever space-saving interior that draws inspiration from tiny homes. The name is derived from the Chinese word for relaxation. The owners commissioned Crossboundaries to create a home that lets them live near the coast, enabling them to enjoy a peaceful life on the water. The houseboat serves as a comfortable yet tiny abode to live and work in.

Designer: Crossboundaries

“Crossboundaries has re-designed a fully solar-powered motorboat with high-end, tiny-home characteristics that enable it to function as a slow-motion traveling nest,” said the firm. “The five-year-old boat caught Marianne’s eye, its exterior’s resemblance to a bus on the water and the potential for the interior design quickly sparked her interest. With enough space for up to two persons as well as guests, it had the potential to easily become a personal retreat for re-energizing and a cozy getaway to invite friends and family.”

The interior of the houseboat is quite spacious and occupies around 667 sq ft over one floor. The dwelling comfortably floats above water and is amped with generous glazing, most of which is operable. The glazing allows light to stream in through the day and supports ventilation. The interior decor is vibrant and bright with hues of red and yellow. Although the red and yellow maybe too loud and extravagant for some people, so it depends on personal preferance.

Most of the available floor space is occupied by the living room, which includes a big sofa bed, shelving, and a work desk placed in front of a window. The kitchen is also included in this space, and it is well-stocked and designed with an oven, four-burner propane-powered stove, fridge, drink, and a folding dining table that can be put away when not in use. A folding bed can also be fitted over the helm. The whole home is amped with underfloor storage, which is truly quite useful. The home is heated by a pellet stove, which can be controlled via an app. The space also includes a terrace area with seating.

As mentioned the home is solar-powered, but we are unaware of the capacity of the solar panels. The solar panels have been installed on the rooftop and the facade. The firm says that in good weather conditions, the small houseboat can be powered completely by the solar panels, allowing it to cruise for around 31 miles per day.

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This All-Black Tiny Home Perfectly Accommodates A Family Of Four With A Space-Saving Interior Layout

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Designed by Ridgeline Tiny Homes, the Hartley tiny house is bigger than the firm’s Sun Valley tiny home, featuring a length of 27.6 ft. The home is pretty compact, but the extra space has allowed the designer to create a space-saving layout that perfectly accommodates a family of four. Based on a double-axle trailer, the Hartley home features a black metal cladding, amped with generous glazing, allowing sunlight to stream in throughout the day. The home is powered by a standard RV-style hookup.

Designer: Ridgeline Tiny Homes

You can enter the home via double glass doors, wherein you are welcomed by a 290 sq ft floorspace. The interior is finished in plywood, with the entrance leading you to the kitchen. The kitchen is well-stocked, and well-designed, equipped with an oven with a four-burner-propane-powered stove, sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, custom cabinetry, and a pull-out pantry. The kitchen also includes a two-person breakfast bar. The kitchen and the living room are connected. The living room includes a sofa, a small deck, as well as a storage-integrated staircase.

The opposite end of the home includes the bathroom. The bathroom is pretty spacious and roomy for a tiny home, and it is equipped with a shower, flushing toilet, vanity sink, and loads of custom cabinetry. The Hartley includes two bedrooms – both are loft-style spaces that you typically find in tiny homes. The bedrooms have low ceilings and double beds. The main bedroom can be reached through the storage-integrated staircase, while the secondary bedroom can be accessed via a removable ladder. The double bed in the second bedroom can be switched to two single beds if needed.

Currently, we are unaware of the price of the Hartley tiny home. We do know that there are plenty of options available for the Hartley including color, materials, and cabinetry choices.

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Portable & Easily-Towable Tiny Home With A Space-Saving Layout Is Perfect For A Life On The Road

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France has pretty tough towing laws, which probably explains why French tiny homes are smaller and more compact as compared to the ones made in the US. French tiny homes are known to be little and portable, but the Tiny house du Lac by Plume takes that portability to a whole new level. Measuring a length of 17.8 feet, the home accommodates two people, or even a family of three – though that could be a bit of a tight fit.

Designer: Plume

As you enter the home, you truly understand how compact it is. Most of the floor space is occupied by one large room. You are instantly welcomed by the kitchen, which is pretty compact, but includes an induction stove, small fridge, sink, and some cabinetry. Although the available floor space is limited, the home includes a living room as well. The living room holds a two-person sofa and a small drop-down wall-mounted dining table that seats two people. Wooden furniture and light hues dominate the space, creating a living environment that is soft and warm, making one feel instantly at ease.

The opposite end of the home contains the bedroom, which is quite an interesting room, as it is arranged like a loft bed, instead of a conventional mezzanine bedroom. You can access the double bed via some wooden steps, and the space beneath the bed is used as a storage space. Plume also recommends that the space below can be used for a child’s bed or as a cozy reading nook. The adorable and comfortable home is a perfect fit for those who like a life on the go. The home is well-equipped with essential furniture and has enough space for a small family of three. The tiny home is currently up for sale, although we are unaware of the pricing. Interested parties can contact Plume directly for more information!

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The Airy Yggdrasil Tiny House Is Designed To Be Compact Yet Comfy For Its 6.3-ft Owner

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Designed by Baluchon, and called the Yggdrasil tiny house, this uniquely-named home is 20 feet in length and intended for a 6.3 feet tall owner. Baluchon needed to keep the home in the “tiny home” category, without letting it feel too cramped for its tall owner. The home is equipped with a simple and cleverly designed layout and amped with flexible furniture. Generous glazing has been incorporated to ensure maximum sunlight enters the home.

Designer: Baluchon

The name Yggdrasil has been adopted from Norse mythology. The home is based on a double-axle trailer and is accentuated with a cedar finish and blue aluminum accenting. The insulation is made from a mix of cotton, linen and hemp. The home is powered by a standard RV-style hookup. The interior of the home is finished in spruce, and it seems to be quite open and spacious, despite its compact size. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a living room. This space includes a big L-shaped sofa bed, with loads of integrated storage space. The bed can sleep two people, and the room also includes a dining table and a wood-burning stove for heat. The kitchen is placed next to the living room, and it includes an oven, fridge, sink with a cutting board insert and plenty of storage space. The counters in the kitchen are higher to complement the tall owner.

A glass wall separates the living room and kitchen while ensuring sunlight still streams into the room. The bathroom is connected to the kitchen and is pretty small, equipped with a toilet and a shower. The Yggdrasil only contains one bedroom, and it can be accessed via non-removable wooden steps. The bedroom is like most bedrooms in tiny homes, it sports a typical loft style with a low ceiling. The room is shaped like the letter L and has sufficient space for a double bed and storage space. We don’t know the price of the Yggdrasil tiny home, but Baluchon houses usually start around US$84,000.

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This Portable & Easily-Towable Tiny House Is A Pocket-Friendly Vacation Home

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Designed by Stanley Tiny Homes, the Rogue tiny house rejects complicated and complex amenities, and adopts the pure basics. It is a compact home with more than sufficient space for two people. The home is pretty easy to tow and has a pocket-friendly price tag that will excite many prospective tiny home buyers. It is based on a double-axle trailer and features a length of 20 ft. It is pretty small for a North American-style tiny home, but will be a breeze to tow around. It is amped with a black metal finish and cedar shake siding. It is powered by a standard RV-style hookup, but you could integrate a solar panel setup as well if you’re seeking an off-the-grid lifestyle.

Designer: Stanley Tiny Homes

The interior of the Rogue tiny house spans over two floors. The amenities have been comfortably arranged over the two stories. A mini split air-conditioning system maintains a comfortable temperature. A single glass door leads you to the living area, which includes a sofa, and a big window to allow plenty of light to enter into the space. The kitchen is nearby, and it is equipped with a four-burner propane-powered stove, sink, cabinetry, and space for other appliances.

The bathroom can be accessed from the kitchen via a barn-style door. The bathroom is quite compact, and it includes a shower, composting toilet, and a tiny sink. The Rogue only includes one bedroom which can be accessed via a staircase. The bedroom is a typical loft-style space with a low ceiling. It is amped with windows and more than enough space for a double bed.

The Rogue Tiny Home is priced at an economical US$85,000, which is pretty cheap for a North American tiny home. It may not be the cheapest house we’ve seen, but it is still decently-priced. It makes for an excellent rental property guest house or vacation home.

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This Sleek All-Black Tiny Home Proves How Less Is More With This Simple & Compact Layout

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Designed by Australia’s Ridgeline Tiny Homes, the Sun Valley model showcases that sometimes less is truly more. The tiny home features a simple and light-filled layout, making the best use of available space. The home serves well as a vacation home, or a second home. The Sun Valley tiny home features a sloping roof, and a sleek black exterior. It is founded on a triple-axle trailer with a length of 23.7 feet. The home has a metal finish, and is amped with loads of glazing, which allows it to be pretty light-filled.

Designer: Ridgeline Tiny Homes

The Sun Valley tiny home can be entered via glass double doors, and the interior occupies around 15.4 sq m. The entire house is arranged on one floor, and there isn’t any loft, which helps the home feel more light-filled and airy. The entrance leads to the living room which is quite small and simple. The living room includes a sofa, and integrated storage. The kitchen is closely located, and it includes a sink, a two-burner propane-powered stove, plus a small fridge and some cabinetry.

The kitchen is connected to the bedroom. As you enter the bedroom, you are welcomed by a double bed with built-in storage and generous glazing. Since the bedroom is located on the ground floor, there is plenty of headroom to stand straight, unlike typical loft-style bedrooms where residents need to bend and reach their beds.

Like other tiny homes, the Sun Valley has a lot of customization options available, such as the color of the home, the cladding, and the cabinetry. We are unaware of the price of the home, or on the availability of it. The Sun Valley home proves how you can actually do a lot with less, and represents the smart utilization of limited space. The layout of the home is simple but clever, with all the essential amenities integrated. If you’re looking for a compact and well-planned tiny home, then the Sun Valley house is the one for you.

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Light-Filled & Airy Tiny Home Eliminates Stairs By Arranging All Rooms On One Floor

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The online marketplace Tiny House Listings recently created a new towable home which is pretty large and spacious. Called the 28′ Model Tiny, this cozy house features a light-filled interior that is great for those who hate climbing stairs into the bed every night. All the amenities are mostly arranged on one floor. The tiny home measures 8.5 meters, and it is on the smaller side for typical North American tiny home models. The tiny house is based on a triple-axle trailer and features a finishing of wood and cement board siding. It is accentuated by a steel roof.

Designer: Tiny House Listings

The tiny home occupies 224 square feet and has a pretty airy and impressive layout. The interior is quite open and can be accessed via double glass doors which lead to the living room. The living area includes a sofa with integrated storage, as well as a bed. The glazing is pretty generous and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It also allows light to generously stream in. The kitchen is located next to the living area, and this includes a sink, induction stove, cabinetry, and a big pantry. The kitchen also includes quartz counters, and an apartment-sized fridge/freezer, as well as a dining table for two people.

The 28′ Model Tiny Home’s kitchen and bathroom are connected via a pocket sliding door. The bathroom is pretty small and compact, and it includes a shower, a flushing toilet, and a wall-mounted sink. A loft is located above the bathroom, and this is big enough to be used as a bathroom, but since it doesn’t include any windows, it is better used as a storage space.

The 28′ Model Tiny is a well-designed and free-flowing home for those who prefer open layouts, and spaces that seem inviting and airy. It is well-equipped with generous glazing, and an ample amount of storage space. All the rooms are placed on one floor, which facilitates easy movement, and eliminates the need for stairs.

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This Is The Tiniest Tiny Home We’ve Seen With A Clever Space-Saving Layout & Loads Of Storage

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Designed by France’s Baluchon, the Nano Suisse is really one of the tiniest tiny homes we’ve ever seen. It may be super small, but it is still functional and practical enough to live in. It measures 3.5 m in length, and features a clever space-saving layout that can accommodate two people, and also house a home office. Typical Baluchon homes are twice the size of Nano Suisse, so it is quite small, although it is described as the “big sister” to Baluchon’s Nano home. However, the size difference isn’t much at all, since the Nano Suisse features an increased length of 7.8 inches. However, Suisse’s interior is pretty different and has plenty of storage options.

Designer: Baluchon

Founded on a double-axle trailer, the Nano Suisse features red cedar cladding amped with aluminum accenting. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by a home office area, which also serves as a dining area. It contains seating for two people, a big porthole-style window, and plenty of storage. The storage is pretty commendable when you consider the size of the tiny house. The space also includes a sofa bed, which can be used in the main living space and bedroom. This section includes more storage as well.

Although, you must take into consideration that the kitchen is quite small. It is basic – equipped with a fridge, sink and some storage. It also contains a portable stove, but besides that, it doesnt have any other amenities. This could be considered bare for some people, so the home is only suitable for short stays, or for people who are okay with a very simple life.

The bathroom is the only separate room in the tiny home, and you can access it via a sliding door from the kitchen. The bathroom is integrated with a shower and toilet, but there isn’t any sink, since there isn’t much space, to be honest. A small storage loft has been placed above the bathroom. Currently, the Nano Suisse has been delivered to the owner’s land in Switzerland. We are unsure of the home’s pricing, but Baluchon’s tiny homes usually start at around US$92,000.

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The Kemi Tiny Home Is A Scandinavian-Influenced Dwelling With A $50k Price Tag

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Called the Kemi, this tiny home by Dragon Tiny Homes is heavily inspired by Scandinavian design and is a simple and affordable house. Kemi is an excellent fit for those who want to use it as a vacation home or guesthouse. It is founded on a double-axle trailer and features a length of 20 feet. The home has a finish of black standing seam metal siding with wooden accenting.

Designer: Dragon Tiny Homes

The Scandinavian design inspiration is quite subtle, and not very in the face. It is reflected in the light hues and open layout, while the interior is quite cozy and light-filled. Generous glazing, as well as the absence of a bedroom upstairs, helps in creating a home that is pretty lovely and spacious. The interior was kept quite small, to ensure too much wasn’t fitted into a compact space. The interior measures 160 sq ft, and is laid out on one floor. A glass front door leads you to the kitchen, which is quite tiny and basic. The kitchen includes cabinetry, a sink, as well as sufficient space for appliances.

The opposite end of the home includes a bedroom which includes a double bed. The home doesnt contain a living room, but there is more than enough space to accommodate a small sofa or some other seating piece. The wall contains a mini-split air-conditioning unit, while the home also includes a ceiling fan.

The bathroom isn’t connected to the rest of the home, and you can enter it via the kitchen. The bathroom contains a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet. A storage loft is integrated above the bathroom, and this can be converted into an upstairs bedroom if the need arises, but at an additional cost, of course. The Kemi tiny home is a simple and sophisticated house that captures the best of Scandinavian design influence, without it getting too extravagant or evident. If you’re looking for a cute and cozy vacation home for your family and you, then the Kemi is a good choice indeed.

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This Tiny Home Eliminates The Stairs, And Features All The Rooms On One Floor For Easier Accessibility

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Although a lot of people are making the move to micro-living, the tiny home lifestyle still isn’t for everyone. Mobility issues and a desire to not climb ladders often dissuade people from purchasing a tiny home. Keeping these issues in consideration, Evergreen Homes Australia designed the Casuarina. The Casuarina is designed on one level, and it serves as a comfy and cozy home for two people, plus a few guests. The home is based on a triple-axle trailer, and it features a length of 8.4 m.

Designer: Evergreen Homes Australia

The Casuarina is equipped with a black metal exterior, accentuated with timber accenting. The interior of the home is quite airy and free-flowing, and the layout is simple, making the most of the limited space available. The interior occupies 18 sq m and features a sliding glass door that leads you to the living room. The living room includes a sofa bed, which also functions as a guest sleeping area. A wood-burning stove and ceiling fan are also included in the room. The kitchen is nearby, and it is pretty well-designed for a tiny home. It contains a breakfast with stool seating for people, a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven, two-burner propane-powered stove, a sink, and some cabinetry.

The kitchen and the bathroom are connected, and the bathroom is quite spacious. It features a vanity sink and shelving, as well as space for a washer/dryer. The opposite end of the home houses the bedroom. The bedroom is located on the ground floor, so it is pretty easy to access. The bedroom has a high ceiling as well, so residents can walk into the room with ease, without having to duck their heads. The room contains a double bed and plenty of storage space.

The Casuarina tiny home receives its power from a grid-based hookup as standard, although it can be paired up with solar panels as well, if you want to adopt an off-the-grid lifestyle. So you can choose your power grid of choice. We are unsure of the exact pricing of the tiny home.

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