50 photos of beautiful tiny homes that will make you want to downsize

Frank Olito,Samantha GrindellSep 1, 2020, 20:27 IST

Insider collected photos of beautiful tiny homes.Photo by Bryan Aulick

Tiny homes can be as aesthetically pleasing as they are small.
Whether they live in a tent, school bus, yurt, or small stationary structure, people who are living tiny try to make their homes as comfortable as possible.
Some of the most beautiful tiny homes feature outdoor spaces, furniture with built-in storage, and private rooms regardless of the small square footage.

Although tiny homes are typically defined as structures that are smaller than 400 square feet, no two tiny houses are the same. People are also living tiny in yurts, RVs, and school buses.

The owners of these varying structures transform their small spaces into luxury, cozy, and modern homes. As citizens of the world, these tiny house owners are part of a movement that prioritizes minimalism, home decor, and an adventurous lifestyle.

Take a look at some of these perfectly decorated tiny homes and meet the people who call them home.

Zac and Katie Ruiz have been living in a 300-square-foot tent with their two sons since 2017.

The exterior of the tent. Zac Ruiz

The tent has a studio feel, with the living room, kitchen, and bedroom all in an open-concept space.

The tent's main living space. Zac Ruiz

The kitchen takes up one wall of the home, and it features a small burner and mini-fridge.

The tent's kitchen. Zac Ruiz

The Ruiz family has an outdoor shower, as their home has no running water.

The outdoor shower. Zac Ruiz

Zac told Insider the tent has changed the way the Ruizes use their time.

The Ruiz family. Zac Ruiz

Bela and Spencer Fishbeyn moved into a 300-square-foot tiny house on wheels with their daughter in 2017.

The exterior of the tiny home. Bela Fishbeyn

The home is split into eight different spaces, giving it distinct rooms despite the small size.

The living room. Bela Fishbeyn

The kitchen sits on a raised platform, which separates it slightly from the rest of the space.

The home's kitchen. Bela Fishbeyn

The bathroom was made with built-in open shelving storage to keep it organized.

The tiny bathroom. Bela Fishbeyn

The house has a porch that's about the same size as the house, which makes their space feel even larger.

The home's porch. Ryan Tuttle

Tim and Shannon Soine moved into their 210-square-foot tiny home in 2014, and it sits on wheels.

The exterior of the tiny house during the winter. Shannon Soine

The entire home has an open concept layout — the Soines don't even have a door on their wet bathroom.

The living room and kitchen. Shannon Soine

The Soines' bed pulls out from under the couch, which gives them more space to move around during the day.

The pull-out bed. Shannon Soine

The home also features a walk-in closet that functions as an office and a sleeping area for the dogs.

The office and closet. Shannon Soine

One of the biggest benefits of the home is that it saves the Soines money, as it's helped them pay off debt.

The Soine family. Shannon Soine

Will, Kristin, their daughter Roam, and their dog live in a 180-square-foot bus full time.

The exterior of the bus. Number Juan Bus

The living room and kitchen sit at the front of the bus, and safety features are built into its very structure.

The living room. Number Juan Bus

The kitchen features both a stove and oven despite its small size, as well as a full-size refrigerator and custom-made wooden countertops.

The bus' kitchen. Number Juan Bus

The vehicle is equipped with WiFi thanks to solar power, so Will and Kristin are able to work while they travel.

The couple work from the bus. Number Juan Bus

By personalizing the bus to suit their family, Will and Kristin created a space they can use long term.

The bus is suited to their needs. Number Juan Bus

Whitney Leigh Morris and Adam Winkleman's 300-square-foot California tiny home is the perfect size for them, their son, and their two dogs.

The home's exterior. The Tiny Canal Cottage by Whitney Leigh Morris

The kitchen and living room are open concept, with greenery bringing freshness to the home.

The living area. The Tiny Canal Cottage by Whitney Leigh Morris

The kitchen features an oven, stove, full-size refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

The kitchen has built-in cabinets. The Tiny Canal Cottage by Whitney Leigh Morris

The bedroom features both built-in storage and windows, ensuring the room has plenty of natural light.

The bed is built into the wall. The Tiny Canal Cottage by Whitney Leigh Morris

"For us, this lifestyle is not only about living in a smaller footprint — it's about living with a smaller footprint, too," Morris said.

The family saves money and energy with their tiny home. The Tiny Canal Cottage by Whitney Leigh Morris

Zach Both and Nicole Lopez built a modern yurt in 2018 to avoid the high costs of living in Portland, Oregon.

The exterior of the yurt. Photo by Bryan Aulick

The couple built the $30,000 yurt in one weekend.

The living room. Photo by Bryan Aulick

Around the corner from the living room is a modern kitchen, which has stainless-steel appliances.

The kitchen. Photo by Bryan Aulick

Above the kitchen is the couple's lofted bedroom.

The lofted bedroom. Photo by Bryan Aulick

Both and Lopez can enjoy the luxuries of Portland without the city's expensive price tag.

The couple outside their yurt. Photo by Bryan Aulick

Marte Snorresdotter Rovik and Jed Harris realized they weren't happy in their jobs or three-bedroom house so decided to convert a school bus into a tiny house.

The exterior of the bus. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The main living space is covered in wood and neutral tones.

The living space. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The calming color scheme continues into the kitchen, which has a freezer, a sink, and a stovetop.

The kitchen. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

A cozy master bedroom sits at the back of the bus.

The master bedroom. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

The family of four now travels around Australia in their converted schoolie.

The family in the schoolie. Courtesy of Marte Snorresdotter Rovik

In 2017, Marek and Ko Bush moved out of a fancy loft apartment and into a 200-square-foot tiny house.

The exterior of the tiny house. Courtesy of Marek and Ko Bush

Their tiny house has all the comforts of their previous home.

The living room. Courtesy of Marek and Ko Bush

Next to the living room is the kitchen, which has ample counter space.

The kitchen. Courtesy of Marek and Ko Bush

Above the kitchen is the couple's lofted bedroom, which fits a king-size bed.

The lofted bedroom and kitchen. Courtesy of Marek and Ko Bush

Now Marek and Ko live in their tiny house in a small community in Texas and are living completely debt-free.

Marek and Ko Bush. Courtesy of Marek and Ko Bush

Christian Parsons and Alexis Stephens travel the country with their 130-square-foot home.

Christian Parsons and Alexis Stephens' tiny house. Courtesy of Tiny House Expedition

The main living space is decorated in reclaimed wood and recycled materials.

The living room. Courtesy of Tiny House Expedition

The reclaimed wood continues into the kitchen.

The kitchen. Courtesy of Tiny House Expedition

The master bedroom is a cozy loft above the kitchen.

The lofted bedroom. Courtesy of Alexis Stephens

The couple takes their tiny house all over the country to spread the word about downsizing.

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons. Courtesy of Tiny House Expedition

April Gilleland and Jason McMillan live in a 350-square-foot remodeled RV with their twin daughters.

April Gilleland and Jason McMillan's RV. Courtesy of April Gilleland

The living room is open and doubles as the couple's master bedroom.

The living space. Courtesy of April Gilleland

Right next to the living room, there is a bright and airy kitchen.

The kitchen. Courtesy of April Gilleland

At the back of the RV, the twins have their own bedroom with "makeshift" bunk beds.

The bedroom. Courtesy of April Gilleland

Gilleland knows the lifestyle may get difficult as her twins grow up, but right now, it works for her family.

The twins in the living room. Courtesy of April Gilleland

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