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When we “rate” homes, size is usually one of the first things that comes to mind. Does it have a walk-in closet? An extra room for guests? What about a gym? Or a pool?

But if you’re creative and resourceful, you don’t need a ton of square footage to have a fulfilling life. Thoughtful design can make a huge difference.

The subreddit r/TinyHouses is full of people showing off the cozy and surprisingly functional spaces that challenge our definition of “enough” space.

#1

The Bern House In Switzerland

Modern small home reflected in calm water amid green forest

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    #2

    I Think This Is A Shepherd Hut

    Interior of cozy small home with wood stove, kitchen sink, and decorative dishes

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    NJ P
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a refurbished g***y trailer.

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    #3

    My Tiny Home Made Of Mud

    Small red wooden tiny house surrounded by trees and grass

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    Chrissie Anit
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mud - or clay? (edit: when you follow the post, it's clay-rich soil and some other stabilizers like straw.

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    #5

    No One Is Impressed With My Cabin. Maybe A Different Paint Color? Any Suggestions?

    Vintage van parked outside a modern small home building in sunlight

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    cerinamroth
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    22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some plants to hide the breezeblocks holding it up

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    #6

    Been Living In My Tiny House For Over - Year Now - Ask Me Anything

    Cozy interior of a small home with wooden walls and compact kitchen space

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    #7

    Rate My Tiny House I Made For $300

    Rustic tiny home interior and exterior with fire burning outside

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    Otto Katz
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it. Why are you burning it down?

    #8

    Our Floating Office - 34sqm On Odra River, Wroclaw (Poland)

    Floating tiny home being lifted near colorful paddle boats by the water

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    #9

    Spotted In Co

    Unique small home trailer with gothic stone design parked in commercial area

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're a modern knight, but still need to go jousting...

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    #10

    Guys, This Is The Best Life

    Small cozy tiny home on wheels in grassy yard with dog and gazebo nearby

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    Laura Cook
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Primarily because you have a corgi!

    #11

    Just Signed A Lease To My First Tiny Home! Very Excited To See What I Can Do With It :) 375sq Ft

    Cozy small home with light blue door in backyard

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    #12

    Tiny House Afloat

    Small floating house on lake surrounded by nature

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    #13

    Cozy 15m² Cabin Facing Its First Winter

    Tiny white house illuminated at night with snow and tree shadows

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    #14

    Only Get Finish Pics As We Sell

    Compact wooden tiny home elevated on a hillside surrounded by green trees

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    Chrissie Anit
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    58 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, the outdoors view is stunning - can be seen in the original post

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    #15

    This Adorable Alley Fill-In In Ottawa, Canada

    Narrow small apartment building with for rent sign between larger structures

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    Pawsome
    Community Member
    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of Brussels' smallest house. It's apparently 1.75m wide on the ground floor and 2.75m wide in the upper floors (there is an alley that goes through the ground floor to the back).

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    #16

    First Time Built

    Rustic small home made of natural materials with a cat sitting near the door

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    Chrissie Anit
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the original post, they say it's just a storage unit for them. Not a tiny house.

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    #17

    Nice Sunrise Over The Off Grid Tiny House

    Blue small home covered with snow in rural mountainous landscape

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    Otto Katz
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder where the solar panels are

    #18

    Tiny House Behind A Bike

    Tiny house on wheels with thatched roof hitched to bicycle parked outside building

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    That’s all I yam
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like it might be a light-weight frame covered with a flexible material. I imagine it as similar to tent sides with a thatch roof.

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    #19

    Forgive The Mess, I Moved In A Month Ago. Still Settling In

    Modern small backyard cabin with lighting at dusk and landscaped garden

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    #20

    Luckily For Me My Wife Likes Tiny Things

    Black small home with multiple windows near green trees and white car

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    #21

    Loved In Tiny House For A Little Over A Year Now

    Cozy small home interior with kitchen and bedroom featuring artistic wall

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    Pawsome
    Community Member
    38 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I being stupid? Is this really a tiny house? I've seen apartments of similar sizes.

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    #22

    My Tiny House Journey

    Modern tiny house in backyard surrounded by trees on a sunny day

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    #23

    Just Wanted To Share. After 15 Years Of Dreaming, My Little Slice Of Heaven Is A Reality

    Small home in wooded area with lit windows at dusk showing cozy living

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    #24

    My Tiny House In The Snow

    Snow-covered tiny house with rustic exterior and outdoor seating

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    #25

    Our DIY Tiny House On Wheels Is Basically Done

    White tiny house on wheels parked in neighborhood

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    #26

    Could A House Like This Be Built For Around $20k USD?

    Green and wood tiny house on wheels parked beside a truck on road

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    #27

    99% Finished With My Tiny House For Sale!

    Blue tiny house with wood trim and metal roof parked in forest clearing

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    #28

    34x10 Thow With Roof Deck

    Modern tiny home with rooftop deck and wooden siding under cloudy sky

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I lived somewhere like this, I'd net/wire off the entire roof deck and turn it into a catio! XD

    #29

    Building My Backyard Mini Dome

    Wooden frame construction of a small modern home in wooded backyard

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    That’s all I yam
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    37 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always was interested in geodesic domes. Hope this one has circumvented the traditional leaking problem, "Traditional geodesic dome homes indeed tend to leak between the frames. However, various geodesic dome kit suppliers have been working on improving this issue. Nowadays, different solutions for preventing leaks in geodesic domes have been developed, including updates and iterations on sealing methods and materials, as well as innovative approaches to waterproofing layers." (Complete Guide to Dome Homes, Star Glamping)

    #30

    My 240sqft In The Woods Of Texas (In Progress)

    Black tiny home in woodland area with dog and outdoor chairs

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    #31

    My Tiny Cabin In VT

    Snow-covered small cabin with dog standing nearby

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    Linda Lee
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiny? You mean compared to your mansion in the Hamptons.

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    #32

    Sold My House, Move In Friday

    Compact cabin with smoke from chimney nestled in forest

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    #33

    Update. 460 Square Feet

    Cozy small home living room with TV and leather chair in a compact open space

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    Ace
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ~45 sq m, so pushing the "tiny" envelope a little. I can't say I love the paint scheme though.

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    #34

    Our Friends Put Their Tiny House On Our Farm! Communal Living Is The Future

    Modern tiny home on wheels surrounded by trees and flowers in a cozy natural setting

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    #35

    Dry Cabin In Alaska

    Green tiny house with yellow door and snow on roof in forest

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    That’s all I yam
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    50 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet it has a wood stove to cook on and possibly with a small oven.

    #36

    Finishing Our Tiny "Treehouse" Cabin In The Smokies

    Black and wood tiny home elevated on pillars with mountain views

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    That’s all I yam
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    47 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess that the end facing the valley has large glass panes for both the view and interior lighting.

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    #37

    Been Waiting A Long Time To Make This Post - Finally “Done” With My Tiny Home (12x16)

    Two small wooden homes with green roofs situated in a forest clearing

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    #38

    Inside Our 200 Sq Ft Off Grid Micro Cabin

    Cozy small home painted blue with porch chairs under a blooming tree on a sunny day

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    #39

    I've Lived In My 20x8 Tiny Home For The Last 3 Years, I've Learned A Lot And It's The Best Decision I Ever Made

    Modern tiny container home with wooden door on a small deck in a backyard

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