The Giant Book Of Tiny Homes

Discover how smaller can be smarter with this look inside more than twenty-five tiny homes that maximize function and style. Bigger isn’t always better, which is why downsizing has become a growing trend. In this illustrated volume, Country Living showcases a coast-to-coast collection of sustainable dwellings, all ranging from 100 to 1,500 square feet. Take an inside tour of these impressive little abodes, like a converted 1840s schoolhouse in New York; a 22- x 24-foot kit barn in California wine country; a 1914 New Hampshire coastal row home; and a renovated 1950s Alabama lake house. With inspiring photographs, hundreds of decorating tips, smart finds, and storage solutions, Country Living Tiny Homes will help you implement minimalistic living no matter the size of your abode. These charming cottages, delightful she-sheds, functional farmhouses, and transformative trailers feature a clever use of space and prove that going small can be simple and fulfilling.

More than 1,000 photos, along with stories and interviews follow the "tiny house" movement which is currently going on among people who have chosen to scale back in the 21st century. Original.

If you are weary of a large house with high property taxes, big utility bills, tons of maintenance, and too much stuff, you’re definitely not alone! Millions of Americans are turning to smaller living spaces as a pathway to a happier, stress-reduced life. The Giant Book of Tiny Homes captures the essence of this downsizing trend by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, each filled with stylish interiors, ingenious solutions for small-space living, and stories of contented homeowners. Plus, you’ll get great advice and insights from the growing number of talented builders and architects who have trained their skills on creating beautiful, imaginative smaller dwellings. Whether custom-designed for a traditional foundation, assembled on a moveable trailer, or flat-packed and flown in by helicopter, small houses are all about “less is more.” If you’re a small house aficionado or simply considering the possibilities, this book is your inspiration for living large in a small space!

If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

In this indispensable manual for tiny house living, award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick offers first-hand information to help tiny home aspirants realize their dream, with advice on design, construction, legalities of living in a tiny home, and how to deal with some of the inevitable challenges of living tiny.

Architect and author Chapin describes existing pocket neighborhoods and co-housing communities while providing inspiration for creating new ones.

Tiny houses are homes that range between 100 and 400 sq. ft. Since the 2008 economic recession, these structures have continued to become popular due to the benefits they offer, including living a debt free life and environmental protection by living a simple yet satisfying life. Besides owning the home, you can also invest in building and selling these units and renting out the homes for various purposes, including vacation rentals and storage space. Governments and other regulatory bodies have been hampering this industry's growth but have now started relaxing the building and zoning codes, so now these houses are becoming more accepted across the world. This book offers practical ideas on how you can own a tiny home, including financing and building it. You will discover: The difference between small and tiny homesTiny home featuresThe ups and downs of tiny livingHow to finance your tiny homeDifferent types of tiny homesHow to build your tiny homeHow to adjust to tiny livingAnd much more!If this kind of life appeals to you, scroll up, hit the "Buy Now" button, and set off on the journey of a lifetime.