Building your dream home from the ground up can be an arduous and costly process, but it doesn't have to be that way. A handful of construction companies are taking the tiny living world by storm with their innovative prefab home designs. Take inspiration from these small, stylish house kits that can be assembled in no time at all.

At 276 square feet, this impressive property by Tumbleweed Houses sleeps up to six people. Built on wheels, it doesn’t require a building permit and can be carried along wherever you go.

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With a starting price of $49,959 (£39.5k), the open-plan interior can be customised to the most minute detail, from wall finishes to flooring, window style and lighting. The estimated building time is approximately 200 hours.

Its double-height loft and elongated floor plan create a spacious interior. Although it's one of the smaller properties on our list, there is the option to install a bathroom and a staircase.

Maximising on space is a piece of cake with cleverly concealed drawers, which are slotted into the most discreet corners of the property

A small but cosy bedroom is located in the loft where there is plenty of space for a queen size or twin beds. Enjoy captivating views with wall-to-wall windows, which allows plenty of light into the property. Feeling inspired? This couple built their beautiful tiny home for just $15,000.

POD Idladla is an award-winning tiny house company based in South Africa that creates prefabricated homes with sustainability and cutting-edge design in mind. Each of its prefabricated properties can be customised with various configurations, resulting in a final product that is completely unique to its owner. 

Its 182-square-foot interior makes for speedy construction, taking less than 24 hours to build. Each living space is designed to be flexible and multi-functional, which means you can build your home to fit your lifestyle needs.

On average, the property sleeps two and includes a large deck for indoor-outdoor living. If you're looking for a simple and sustainable home, you’ll definitely find bliss in this tiny house.

At a compact 154 square feet, 84 Tiny Living have created this tiny home design – called The Roving – for a bargain price of $19,884 (£14,694). The semi-DIY kit comes equipped with everything you’ll need to set up your new home, including architectural blueprints and an additional materials list. 

If you enjoy entertaining guests, you’ll appreciate the compact dining area, which sits in the open-plan living room. The entire property contains cork flooring, which is an added bonus for the environmentally conscious buyer. 

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Every inch of The Roving has been designed with clean living in mind. This hidden storage unit, which is concealed by a charming barn door, gives a rustic feel to the property, while creating a clutter-free interior to be proud of.

This 3D-printed home in Russia took just 24 hours to set up. Apis Cor, a San Francisco-based housing start-up, raised the concrete structure on a budget of $10,000 (£7,600), proving that contemporary design and affordable housing can go hand in hand.

The interior is bright and spacious, with high ceilings, large windows and minimalist design features and furnishings.

The 400-square-foot property was constructed using a giant 3D printer and was printed as a whole building. Though it takes less than a day to print, its creators claim that the structure can last up to 175 years.

Arched Cabins is a family-owned business that produces cost-effective prefabricated homes. Sustainable and quick to assemble, they have become extremely popular among tiny house communities. Their cute design comes in a number of sizes ranging from an eight-foot wide single room cabin to a large family size model with up to four bedrooms.

This 20 foot x 32 foot model has enough space inside for an open-plan living room/kitchen, an exceptionally spacious loft-style bedroom, a bathroom and a porch. For an additional cost, they’ll even throw in a fireplace thimble.

Starting from $11,200 (£8,870), your arched cabin will arrive with everything you need to realise your new home, including a user-friendly instruction manual but excluding delivery. Approximate construction time takes between two and four days.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a cosy getaway retreat, look no further than the Writer’s Haven cabin by Jamaica Cottage Shop. Starting from $4,848 (£3,838), this rustic property offers a magical tiny home design for a very reasonable price.

The open-plan model with vaulted ceiling offers a single, airy living room. This tiny home is all about characterful design and it would be perfect as garden room, vacation cabin or to rent out as a quirky Airbnb space.

With various sizes on offer, this tiny home is considerably smaller than the average micro-house, though it has enough space inside for a daybed, writer’s corner and a bathroom. The property takes a mere 34 hours for two people to construct, though assembly options are available to purchase.

An Estonian design company has launched a tiny house that takes less than 24 hours to assemble. The 270-square-foot concrete structure doesn’t require foundations and is designed to be relocatable. With international interest in these quick-fire tiny homes, prices are approximate and may differ from country to country.

Packages include the cost of planning, delivery, site preparation, installation and connection to electricity, water and sewage systems. A sustainable structure, solar panels are mounted onto the roof to generate power.

The ground floor consists of an open-plan living room and kitchen, while the bedroom and bathroom are cleverly slotted into the mezzanine area above.

Kodasema plans on releasing a stackable version of the microstructure, giving homeowners the opportunity to grow their homes as their families grow.

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An environmentally-friendly and cost-effective design solution, Kodasema’s tiny home is the perfect property for young professionals, first-time buyers and retirees looking to downsize.

This Vancouver Island-based company are paving the way for Canadian micro-house communities with their prefabricated properties. While it's a minuscule 255 square feet, you won’t believe just how much room there is inside the adorably-named Fox Sparrow...

Built to order by Rewild Homes, each house is unique in design. Although it can take up to four weeks for your home to be delivered, Rewild Homes will assemble and install each and every feature for you. 

The Fox Sparrow is a unique example of spacious living on a small scale. When it comes to design innovation, the property features plenty of discreet and stylish storage solutions, such as this storage staircase.

You’ll be guaranteed a good night’s rest in the airy loft-style bedroom. The skylight provides plenty of natural light during the day and the opportunity to stargaze from the comfort of your own home at night.

Mark Burton of Tiny House UK is helping Brits fulfil their dreams of owning their own homes with his tiny house kits. The smallest basic kits (measuring 12-foot) take approximately two days to assemble and you’ll have the choice of purchasing either a tiny house cabin or a tiny house on wheels. 

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For the DIY-challenged, Mark has just launched “Tiny School”, a hands-on course that covers all aspects of tiny home flat-pack kits. With prices starting at £6,500 ($8,210), you could be well on your way to owning your first fully-customised home.

This 203-square-foot house by 84 Tiny Living is built on a steel trailer, so you can carry your home with you wherever you go. Not only is this DIY property easy to assemble, but the exterior is constructed out of recycled fibres, making it time-efficient and good for the planet too.

The Countryside is a tiny home that’s been designed for spacious living. Those who enjoy brunching will appreciate the breakfast bar, while the sofa converts into a daybed, providing an extra sleeping area for guests.

The double bedroom is located in the loft, which has plenty of additional space for storage units. An impressive vaulted ceiling and surrounding windows create a spacious sleeping environment.

Those who like clutter-free living will be impressed by the cleverly hidden storage units, which are dotted around the property. Additional features can be added by request, with an average of two days required to set up and move into your new home. Hungry for more? Check of the cutest tiny homes in every state.

Available in three different layouts, the Plús Hús is a snug but stylish tiny home that offers versatile living spaces. It's constructed from sustainable materials and measures a cosy 320 square-feet.

Inside, it's fitted with an array of sleek modern finishes. The kitchen features Caesar stone counter-tops, a stainless steel sink and an induction hob with two rings.

The interior ways are clad with maple wood for a rustic, industrial feel, while each flat-pack model comes complete with air conditioning and heating to brave every season.

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Hebridean Contemporary Homes is a Scotland-based design company that provides self build house kits to create these stunning contemporary tiny homes.

The main design features of their minimalist tiny homes are inspired by traditional Scottish longhouse architecture and Scandinavian interior design.

At 1000 square feet, the Scandinavian-inspired home features an open-plan living room and kitchen, a bathroom and two double bedrooms. 

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Large areas of glazing allow plenty of light to enter the property, while giving the impression of a space that feels surprisingly larger than it really is.

A self build kit-house, the main structure is delivered to your doorstep as a shell, while installing additional components takes around two days. Prices start from £42,200 ($53,299).

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