Collins Design & Development has completely transformed this charming beach cottage built in 1946 that is located in Laguna Beach, California. The personal home of the designer, this humble abode encompasses just 950 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Despite its adorable character, this humble abode had fallen into complete […]
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This fabulous off-grid tiny home on wheels can be taken anywhere
Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Oregon-based Tru Form Tiny, this custom off-grid tiny home is clad with open, clear cedar siding and a rain screen. Each board is carefully gapped and secured with stainless steel screws. The corners are detailed with an alternating pattern. The doors are wood. This particular tiny home is custom […]
A cozy writer’s cabin provides a dreamy retreat in the woods
This cozy writer’s cabin, called “Cornelia” designed by New Frontier Design offers an idyllic woodsy escape in the Tennessee countryside. This tiny cabin features a writing studio, library, and guesthouse commissioned by international bestselling author Cornelia Funke. The design is simple, enduring, rustic, and a touch of elegance. A living sculpture inside and out. Highlights in this […]
Compact cabin perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Washington Coast
This cozy and compact cabin was designed by Johnston Architects, located on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Despite its compact size of just 1,200 square feet, this home lives large. The extension of the roof over the deck columns and beams define an intermediate space both inside and out. The height […]
The most amazing ‘off-the-grid’ tiny house in beautiful Ojai, California
Sol Haus Design is responsible for the creation of this amazing tiny house, the designer’s own personal live/work habitat located in Ojai, California. After spending over two decades on the high-end corporate path, Vina Lustado (designer/owner) decided to focus her career on smaller-scale projects. Staying true to her values, she completed the design and construction of her […]
Compact rural cabin provides serene wooded getaway in Vermont
This compact rural cabin retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, nested on a heavily wooded hillside property in Stowe, Vermont. Creating an intimate family gathering place amongst the trees, this cabin’s 750 square foot footprint offers an efficient and economical framework for the family to experience the tranquil woodsy surroundings. The family has owned […]
Compact cabin in a forest commands views over Hood Canal, Washington
MW Works Architecture+Design is responsible for the design of this compact cabin located in Seabeck, a former mill town on Hood Canal, Washington. Set in a lush old-growth forest, the cabin is positioned on a bluff that provides sweeping views of Hood Canal — a natural waterway of the Puget Sound. The cabin was constructed over an existing foundation, […]
21+ Incredibly Inspiring Apartment Balcony Design Ideas
If you live in an apartment or condo then you know space is a premium and a small balcony needs to be maximized to enjoy outdoor living. If you have a balcony and you are not using it, then its time to address why? Do you have a blank canvas that needs some decor or […]
Check Out This Budget-Friendly DIY Murphy Bed For Small Spaces
Its spring cleaning season, so we partnered with Lori Wall Beds to transform a storage space into a functional and cozy guest/office space. If you are lacking in space, then this DIY Murphy bed project could be exactly what you need. Typically if you were to have a murphy bed custom built and installed for […]
Compact waterfront home in Washington designed to withstand a Tsunami
Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]