While we love big homes with plenty of space, there are so many benefits to living in a tiny house—especially if you're looking to save money and simplify your life. Every year, savvy designers unveil brand new micro dwellings that can be delivered anywhere in the world—and these are some of the latest. From a mobile retreat inspired by camper vans to a foldable home that slots neatly on the back of a lorry, these amazing abodes prove that downsizing doesn't have to mean compromising. 

With a base price of just £14,700 ($17k), The Jupe is a modular marvel made of high-quality, fire-resistant canvas. Despite its 'tiny home' status, the home feels anything but cramped inside, with 11-foot ceilings, 111 square feet of space, and a clutter-reducing additional 38 cubic feet of storage—the equivalent of ten suitcases—available below the finished Baltic birchwood tile flooring. 

Inside, Jupe's interior is made all the more spacious by its minimalist, modern design. Each model comes with a designer desk, chair, and ottoman, as well as a choice of either a queen-sized bed or two extra-large twin beds. For further customisation, additional amenity upgrade options include a Sonos Move speaker with integrated Alexa capabilities, a locking safe, solar panels, and a porch. 

Designed to facilitate off-the-grid living without sacrificing modern luxuries, Jupe is engineered to blend the indoors and outdoors as seamlessly as possible. To this end, the front panel of the dwelling folds down entirely, turning into a single panoramic window that provides breathtaking views of the surroundings, while side windows provide natural light and cross ventilation for the home's interior. 

Above all, The Jupe is made to last. With both state-of-the-art design and high-quality materials, the unit is designed to weather the elements with elegance, providing year-round functionality for an off-grid lifestyle. The Jupe arrives onsite move-in ready, and is ready to live in within hours!

One of the best things about downsizing to a tiny house is the speed with which they can be built. While traditional homes can take years to construct, this micro dwelling is move-in ready in just eight weeks. Designed to be unfolded anywhere, this unique tiny home was curated by the team at Brette Haus in Riga, Latvia. Quite unlike anything you might have seen before, the property can be folded up into a compact cube, allowing for ease of transportation.

The home's unique hinge system means the cube can be unfurled in just three hours. This also means the property can be relocated whenever the need arises. Highly sustainable, the pad offers minimal foundations so as not to impact the environment upon which it's placed. It's formed from cross-laminated timber (CLT), which generates very little construction waste and requires limited amounts of water during the manufacturing process, making it entirely eco-friendly.

Buyers can choose from three models, the first of which spans just 238 square feet and the largest of which offers 517 square feet of usable space. An off-grid model is also available, which comes with a solar battery kit. No matter which folding house you opt for, it will come with built-in plumbing, lighting, wiring and sewage systems, as well as a loft bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen and a lounge area of your choice. Everything from the interior colours to the materials can be adapted to suit.

Easy to move and assemble, this flexible building could also be used as a home office, a holiday rental or a garden hideaway—the choice really is yours! Plus, with prices starting from around £21,400 ($24.7k), this tiny home is entirely affordable. 

Baluchon has been designing and building customised tiny homes since 2015 and this dazzling design is perhaps their best. Named Ala Köl, after the spectacular lake in Kyrgyzstan, this eye-catching micro house boasts a striking façade dressed in cedar and black aluminium. Enough to make your downsizing journey an absolute breeze, this stunning property offers style and functionality in abundance. 

In order to make the interior feel spacious, the fuss-free layout has generous glazing that frames the view. The structures are constructed in a workshop and insulated with cotton, linen, hemp, and wood fibres, allowing the light-filled interior to remain warm all year round. The exterior is also coated in a waterproof treatment so it's suitable for all climate conditions and almost any location.

Defined by its contemporary design, the turnkey property features an asymmetric roof ridge that provides the interior with a high ceiling. The tiny house includes a light-filled living room, a kitchen with solid French walnut worktops, and an extendable dining table that can accommodate four people. Keeping the décor simple, Baluchon opted for whitewashed walls and natural timber finishes.

A staircase, which harbours plenty of clever storage niches, leads to a mezzanine bedroom. Spacious and cosy, the sleeping loft benefits from a pitched ceiling, sliding windows and built-in storage units. There's also a private bathroom that can be accessed via a partition door. It comes equipped with a shower cubicle, a dry toilet, a large wardrobe, and a washing machine. Baluchon's Ala Köl tiny home starts from around £26,000 ($30k) and can be adapted to suit your exacting needs.

With over 25 years of combined design and construction experience, Ryan McCormack and David Clark decided to use their skills to create tiny retreats, where people could escape the rigours of modern life. Working with the architects at Studio Edwards, the pair's first creation, Base Cabin, was designed to blend in with its surroundings, whether that be in the heart of the countryside, near the ocean or in someone's backyard. Downsizing has never looked so good...

The Melbourne-based company released the Base Cabin in March 2020, manufacturing it in the city in limited numbers. Described by Ryan and David as a "modern take on the traditional camper van", the retreat can be transported on a trailer and wheeled into place, making it suitable for endless locations. Functional and flexible, the portable property offers 146 square feet of space and an interior clad in ForestOne marine ply, cedar, concrete, and black timber.

In order to design the cabin, the architects considered only what was necessary. The space needed to be warm in winter and cool during the height of the Australian summer. Taking inspiration from A-Frame cabins and iconic airstream trailers, the designers opted for variations in the height of the ceiling—in some areas it extends up to 11 feet! Carefully positioned windows and reflective materials, such as brass, further enhance the sense of space.

The tiny house features a kitchenette, a bathroom, a lounge with a bench that folds out into a daybed, and a cocoon-like bedroom with a triangular picture window. Prices for Base Cabin start at around £35,000 ($40k), while a turnkey model will set you back in the region of £64,000 ($74k). Fully customisable, you can add off-grid elements and design upgrades, too. With plenty of international inquiries, the Base Cabin team is working towards global delivery.

IKEA is known for its innovative flat-pack furniture and space-savvy designs but now the iconic company has decided to use its skills to create an amazing tiny home on wheels. Designed to be transported anywhere in the world, the attractive retreat is part of the company's sustainability strategy. For the project, IKEA teamed up with Vox Creative and tiny home specialists, Escape, and the result is sure to inspire...

Covering 187 square feet, the property is a customised version of Escape’s Boho XL model and comes packed with plenty of eco-friendly features, including solar panels and an off-grid hot water heater. The gorgeous interior also uses plenty of recycled materials: the kitchen units are formed from salvaged bottle tops and the counters are created from surplus tree branches. Even the walls are clad in sustainably grown pine! 

As you would expect from the small-living specialists at IKEA, the house is also filled with multi-functional furniture designed to make use of every available inch. There's a collapsible table, which functions as a workspace and a dining area, as well as a bed with hidden drawers in its base. 

Despite its compact size, the home's bathroom has everything you could possibly need, including a sink, a shower and a composting toilet. The room's green credentials include its water-saving thermostatic showerhead and its low-flow tap. The one-of-a-kind IKEA tiny home is being offered globally for as little as £41,000 ($47.6k), making it sustainable, beautiful and entirely within reach. We don't know about you, but we're sold!

Designed by the team at New Zealand-based company Build Tiny, The Bitser Tiny House is the perfect option for those seeking a contemporary micro dwelling that can be relocated whenever the need arises. Sold as either a complete turnkey build or an empty shell ready for a DIY fit-out, this stunning model can be customised to suit each individual buyer.

The chic tiny home offers just 135 square feet of inside space. Yet, despite its tiny interior, the property comes equipped with everything you could need. What's even better, The Bitser is entirely formed from surplus building materials that would otherwise go to waste, making this brand new model sustainable and stunning in equal measure.

Spanning just 20 feet, the building sits on a double-axle trailer with a steel frame and vinyl cladding. Large glass doors sit at the front and lead into a bright kitchen. The interior is warm and light-filled, with a clean colour palette and contemporary fixtures. There are plenty of clever space-saving solutions too, including a sofa with an attachable swivel table and built-in storage, as well as a magnetic splashback in the kitchen, designed for holding herbs and spices.

There's also a home office area, a lofted bedroom, a bathroom and utility facilities. Insulated with recycled Earthwool for excellent soundproofing and thermal performance, this tiny home is entirely energy efficient. Beginning at just £42,000 ($49k) for a watertight shell and £97,000 ($112k) for a full turnkey model, eco buyers can also opt for solar panels, to render their new tiny home self-sufficient. 

Tiny house startup The Mountain Refuge was founded by two Italian architects, Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi. Designed with suitability, style and balance in mind, the architects were also keen to create a tiny home that was entirely free from fuss. Suitable for any location, The Mountain Refuge can be delivered globally, thanks to their partnerships with prefabricated construction companies around the world.

Offering 269 square feet of interior, The Mountain Refuge makes the most of every inch of available space. The design was inspired by the traditional mountain shelters of the Alps, resulting in an ultra-modern space that beautifully blends into any rural setting. The retreat's exterior is formed from plywood coated with black pine tar, giving a warm finish that's also waterproof. Inside, raw plywood is left exposed, allowing for a minimalistic Scandi aesthetic.

Formed from two wooden modules, no foundations are needed to install the tiny home, meaning it has no impact on the environment. It can simply be placed on the ground using prefabricated elements. Buyers can add an optional third module of 135 square feet, to increase the size of the living room or add an extra bedroom, customising the house to suit their needs. Chic and cosy, the property features an open-plan lounge, kitchen and bedroom, as well as a private bathroom.

The tiny home gains plenty of natural light thanks to a front glazed gable, while its heating system, water, electricity and insulation can be customised depending on the client's needs, the location of the house and the available on-site connections. Buyers can also opt for off-grid solutions, such as solar panels, to render their new abode entirely eco-friendly. Prices start from £68,000 ($79k). 

Originally a custom design, the Noyer is a sleek and stylish new model from tiny home design company Minimaliste, which has now been made widely commercially available due to the popularity of its design. At 10.5 feet in width, the Noyer is approximately two feet wider than the average tiny home. While this does reduce its mobility, it compensates for this with greater functionality across the home's interior. Size is not the Noyer's only distinctive feature, however. With a unique roofline and a combination of grey steel panelling and stained cedar cladding, the tiny home's exterior is artistically distinctive as well. 

Inside, a combination of white walls, dark cabinetry, and warm wooden floors and ceilings create a space that feels both sleek and spacious. In the kitchen, walnut countertops and copper handles create a rustic atmosphere, complimented nicely by the deep farmhouse sink, while kickboard drawers and overhead exposed shelving maximise storage. Next to the kitchen, a bench serves as both extra storage and seating for meals, while a small desk provides a functional office area. 

The home's living area is slightly raised, providing even more storage in the space below. The room offers plenty of comfortable seating for gathering around the large flat-screen TV, as well as a clear separation from the kitchen and dining area. However, the neutral colour palette continues into the living area, creating a seamless transition from one space into the other. 

At the other end of the home raised up in the eaves is a loft-style bedroom, just big enough for a double bed and a built-in closet. The stairs leading up to the bedroom provide—you've guessed it—still more storage. Also stashed below the bedroom loft is the home's bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower, composting toilet, vanity, and a washer-dryer combo. The Noyer is currently available for purchase, with a starting price of £117,000 ($135k).

Fresh from the design and build company Everywhere Co. comes this new tiny home on wheels model: The Haven. At 38 feet in length with a gooseneck design, The Haven boasts a lot of living space in a completely portable package. Sleek white panelling and a black metal roof create a chic exterior, while the home's interior is customisable to the tastes of the customer, with a base price of just under £148,000 ($170k).

Upon entering the home, you immediately step into a large, U-shaped kitchen, with a peninsula bar and dining table separating the kitchen and living area. The latter room is spacious enough to accommodate a large sectional sofa, and is lit by enormous windows which, combined with the house's open floor plan, give the illusion of a much larger space.

Just off the long hallway connecting the living room to the master bedroom, a glamorous, full-size bathroom offers a walk-in glass shower, toilet, vanity, and washer-dryer combo. Next door to the bathroom is a hall closet which offers plenty of storage space. However, this tiny home also boasts a rare extra feature—a loft area right above the main floor bathroom that can serve as more storage space, or even a second bedroom for guests. 

The master bedroom is located in the gooseneck quadrant of the house, and boasts a double bed, bedside tables, a built-in closet, and more stunning windows. The extensive glazing is perfect for showcasing the surrounding landscapes of wherever you choose to park this tiny, portable haven.

Aptly named, Livit's Birdbox was designed to perfectly suit the climate of Bergen, Norway. Compact, cool and completely unique, this micro dwelling is both sustainable and has minimal impact on its location, thanks to its stilt-like foundations. Formed from only the highest quality materials, Birdbox was created to be an adventure cabin like no other but would also make for a unique holiday home.

With a minimalistic design, the contemporary retreat is formed from one prefabricated box and comes delivered to any location move-in ready. Constructed to withstand extreme weather, the property comes in two sizes; the first at just 68 square feet and the biggest at 132 square feet. In order to accommodate everything one would need for comfortable everyday living, the team at Livit needed to be clever with the interior layout...

The home's structure, foundations and windows were inspired by boat construction principles, which makes Birdbox extremely robust and speedy to erect. The exterior is fitted with water-resistant panels, while the interior is insulated with wool to keep it cosy all year round. While the smallest Birdbox unit features a double bed, storage and a lounge area, the largest model (known as the Medi), also offers a compact kitchenette and a stand-alone bathroom unit.

The home's clever and expansive two-way mirror windows allow for a light-filled interior, while maintaining the privacy of the occupier. Ready to be shipped on a trailer and lifted into position using a crane or a helicopter, this compact abode can also be fitted with solar panels, in order to render it self-sufficient. Birdbox is a speedy, sustainable and affordable way to buy your own rural retreat. If you're interested, you can contact Livit via their website to purchase your own model. 

This portable cabin may look like the stuff of fantasy, but it's very much real. Designed by architect Beatrice Bonzanigo, Casa Ojalá is a stunning example of what 21st-century tiny homes can be. Perfect for a holiday home or Airbnb rental, this unusual tiny home can be assembled quickly and has a virtually non-existent footprint, meaning it can be positioned in far-flung locations. 

Beatrice took her inspiration for the yurt-like house from her travels across the northern Andes. She wanted to design a refuge where someone could stay without disrupting their surroundings. The finished design blends the luxuries of home with a structure that is able to adapt. To allow this, Beatrice opted for rollable walls that fully open using a series of ropes and pulleys, removing the boundary between inside and out. 

The tiny home made its debut at Milan Design Week in 2019 and the prototype was completed at the end of 2020. Made in Italy, the steel and wood property is formed from the finest materials, hand-selected from suppliers from across the country. Offering 291 square feet of space, Casa Ojalá has 1,000 interior configurations, so you can select one that works for you. Inside, there's enough room for a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenette, and a lounge. Fully customisable, you can choose your own bespoke finishes.

Eco fans can select greywater storage and treatment facilities, rainwater recovery, solar panels and battery storage for their electrical needs. Each property also comes with a circular roof terrace, accessible via a hatch in the ceiling. Available internationally, there's currently a waiting list for anyone wanting to commission their own. No matter where you live, Casa Ojalá can be transported to you and assembled onsite. To find out more about prices, you'll need to join the waitlist.

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