≡ Menu
Supreme Bunk Beds

This all-in-one bunk bed design combines two sleeping surfaces, a desk workspace, storage chest, closet, and multiple drawers into a single space-saving unit. DIY plans with step-by-step instructions make this an accessible project for tiny house builders, small home dwellers, and anyone seeking to maximize bedroom functionality in limited square footage.

Features Included

  • Beds: Two bunk-style sleeping surfaces
  • Workspace: Built-in desk
  • Clothing Storage: Closet section
  • Additional Storage: Storage chest and drawers
  • Plans: Step-by-step DIY instructions available

All-in-One Bunk Bed Design

All-in-one bunk bed with desk closet and drawers for tiny houses

[continue reading…]

{ 9 comments }
Kathy's Tiny House - Built and Designed by Dan Louche, her son

This video tour showcases a custom-built tiny house on wheels featuring original interior colors and an unusually spacious kitchen with abundant counter space. The design demonstrates how thoughtful layout choices create room for multiple people while maintaining the intimate character of tiny living. The tour reveals unique design elements not commonly seen in standard tiny house plans.

Design Features

  • Builder: Dan Louche (Tiny House Project)
  • Interior: Original color palette
  • Standout Feature: Spacious kitchen with maximum counter space
  • Capacity: Comfortably hosted seven people
  • Style: Unique compared to standard Tumbleweed designs

Tiny House Exterior

Custom tiny house on wheels with unique interior design

[continue reading…]

{ 2 comments }

Moving from a house full of furniture to a small studio requires letting go of possessions and adapting creative hobbies to limited space. These videos share practical experience on decluttering and maintaining craft activities in compact living situations, demonstrating that downsizing does not mean giving up passions.

Video Topics

  • Decluttering: How to let go of accumulated possessions
  • Small Space Crafting: Adapting creative hobbies to limited areas
  • Lifestyle Transition: Moving from conventional housing to studio living
  • Passion Pursuit: Simplifying life to focus on what matters

Getting Rid of Stuff

[continue reading…]

{ 0 comments }
rob-scotts-tiny-truck-houses-012

Australian builder Rob Scott creates one-of-a-kind tiny houses built onto antique truck chassis using recycled materials and natural timber. Dissatisfied with toxic prefab granny flats common in Australia, Scott developed his studio trucks as romantic, non-toxic alternatives that combine portable foundations with handcrafted living spaces. His daughter now uses one as her bedroom.

Builder Profile

  • Builder: Rob Scott
  • Location: Australia
  • Base: Antique/vintage trucks
  • Materials: Recycled materials, natural timber
  • Purpose: Non-toxic granny flats, studios, bedrooms
  • Units Built: Four completed, more planned

Studio Truck Exterior

Rob Scott studio truck tiny house on antique vehicle

[continue reading…]

{ 67 comments }
Kathy's Tiny House

Builder Dan Louche of the Tiny House Project designed and constructed this custom tiny house on wheels for his mother, featuring a spacious kitchen layout without a sleeping loft. The ground-level futon sleeping arrangement maximizes counter space for a homeowner who loves to cook. The build demonstrates how tiny houses can be customized to individual lifestyle needs.

Tiny House Details

  • Builder: Dan Louche (Tiny House Project)
  • Occupant: Builder’s mother
  • Type: Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
  • Sleeping: Ground-level futon (no loft)
  • Feature: Extra-large kitchen with maximum counter space
  • Plans: Available for purchase

Exterior View

Dan Louche tiny house on wheels exterior

[continue reading…]

{ 4 comments }

This two-part video interview with Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, explores his design philosophy, personal story, and upcoming tiny house designs. Shafer pioneered the modern tiny house movement with his small house plans and has influenced countless builders seeking alternatives to conventional housing.

Interview Details

  • Guest: Jay Shafer
  • Company: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
  • Format: Two-part video interview
  • Topics: Design philosophy, upcoming designs, personal story
  • Role: Founder and tiny house movement pioneer

Part One: Design Philosophy

[continue reading…]

{ 12 comments }

This professionally-built mini caravan represents perhaps the smallest commercially manufactured travel trailer available, designed to be pulled by an electric mobility scooter. The ultra-compact design demonstrates that mobile shelter can be reduced to absolute minimums while still providing protection from elements during travel.

Caravan Details

  • Type: Ultra-compact travel trailer
  • Size: Smallest professionally-made caravan available
  • Tow Vehicle: Electric mobility scooter
  • Purpose: Minimal mobile shelter
  • Construction: Professional build

Mini Caravan Video

[continue reading…]

{ 4 comments }
How to stash your hash, silver, gold or cash

This DIY project creates a secret storage compartment disguised as an electrical junction box, perfect for tiny houses where hidden storage is valuable but space is limited. The project costs about $10 in materials and takes only 12-15 minutes to complete. Fake wiring makes the box appear to be a real electrical connection.

Project Details

  • Project: Secret junction box storage
  • Cost: Approximately $10
  • Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Creator: Derek “Deek” Diedricksen
  • Featured In: Make Magazine

Materials Needed

  • Power drill/screwdriver
  • Drill bit
  • Junction box
  • Drywall screws
  • Wire (for realistic appearance)
  • Wire cutters
  • Plastic cable connectors

Hidden Junction Box Storage

DIY hidden storage using fake electrical junction box

[continue reading…]

{ 3 comments }