Tiny Rustic Cabin with Loft in NY

August 21, 2013, 2:37 pm

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All Wood Cabin with Loft in New York

Vacation in a Rustic Little Cabin or a Hotel/Motel?

I say this!

Let me take you inside…

Kitchen and Living Area

Stairs to the Loft

Outdoor Kitchen Area

I absolutely love how they’ve got the kitchen set up outside this way the interior doesn’t smell like food and it avoids all the oil build up and stuff like that which always happens over time especially in a tiny space. I LOVE this porch.

Best Tiny Cabin Porch Ever?

And I hope you noticed it’s also screened in. So you don’t have to worry about bugs and such while you’re cooking and eating out here.

Inside the Upstairs Sleeping Loft/Bedroom

Looking Down at the Kitchen/Living Area from Loft

Outdoor Kitchen with Opening to Inside Kitchen

Bathtub

Fireplace

Sleeping Nook

The Outhouse

Book your stay or just learn more about this tiny cabin here.

“Small, sweet, quiet, eco-minded guesthouse and sauna perched on a ravine in the forest 1 1/2 miles from Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes Wine Trail and 3 miles from the Finger lakes National Forest. The cabin sits in the woods on the edge of my yard and gardens with my small house about 200 feet away. This is luxury camping. 

There is a screened-in porch facing the ravine set up as a living room but shares it with a shower, claw foot bathtub and gas stove. Outside, a deck with seating, fire pit (with firewood) and a clean, composting outhouse about 20 feet from the cabin. There is no toilet inside the cabin. On the inside there is a small kitchen, table and chairs and a door to wood-fired cedar sauna with an opening window to the porch/bath.” (Source)

Book your stay or just learn more about this tiny cabin here.

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How to Build a DIY Small Cabin on a Budget

August 21, 2013, 2:53 pm

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“I wanted to have a cabin on my property for quite some time now but with the economy, The prices of having one built has more than doubled… So i had to build it myself . Six years ago i bought a 12×16 shed from a well known company by where i live. It cost 2,000.00 for them to build it and drop it off.  Now that same building  would cost 4200,00 dollars.After i was finished with this building with the door and 3 windows the total amount i spent was 2200.00 dollars.” (Source)

Step 1: Footers and floor joists

Step 2: Drilling and planting posts

Step 3: Setting the center and rafter board

Step 4: Making the angles for the top and bottom of rafters

Step 5: Setting the rafters

Step 6: Adding on a 4 foot porch

Step 7: Side wall

Step 8: Lag bolting the outer joists to the 4×4 poles

Step 9: Hurricane studs

Step 10: Floor joists, insulation and flooring

Step 11: Rough sawn lumber for 8 inch board and batten siding

Step 12: Studding the porch ceiling

Step 13: Studding the front wall and framing door

Step 14: Gable ends

Step 15: Finishing touches

Start from scratch here.

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Fold Away Bunk Beds for Tiny Homes?

August 21, 2013, 3:12 pm

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Wanted to show you these hiding bunk beds today because I think they’re perfect for small spaces especially tiny houses. If you have young children and want to build your own cabin or small home this is a great way to squeeze the kids in.

And they’ll be able to fold away the beds and use their space for play during the day. Unfortunately these beds are really pricey but the design is great and make for some serious inspiration when going tiny or when you’re trying to get the most out of your space.

To learn more about furniture like this designed by Roberto Gil visit Casa Kids here.

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Built in Wood Burning Stove for your Tiny Kitchen

August 21, 2013, 3:24 pm

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I had to show you this awesome built in wood burning stove that can be used in your future tiny or small house kitchen. Whether it ends up inside or outdoors I thought it was such a cool way to stay off grid and keep things simple.

Project: Ricardo Hachiva Architects. Contractor: Luiz Cláudio Sant’Anna Mendes. Woodwork: Palapa

You can see the entire project/home where this built in wood burning stove is installed right here.

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Simple Living in a Converted School Bus

August 21, 2013, 3:33 pm

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I thought you might find this converted school bus a bit inspiring for simple living. I’ve always liked the idea of using reclaimed materials to build a home. And even better the idea of using something like an old school bus or even a used shipping container to create a new home.

And this photo just says so much to me. This couple looks to be focused on the right things. Each other. And their new family (she looks pregnant). Keeping things simple, not worrying about money and just building a good life without using or needing much.

Photographer and Original Source Unknown

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Homebox 1 Portable Three Story Tiny House

August 22, 2013, 7:12 am

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Bed & Couch

Kitchen and Staircase from Loft

Homebox 1 Being Installed After Move

Kitchen with Simple Gravity Water System

Convertible Furniture & Sofa

Pull Out Dining Table and Front Porch

Floor Plan / Drawings

“In the size of an internationally standardized freight container a wooden container has been developed with different variants for residential uses. The box can be shipped around the world and placed with standard lifting and transport systems for containers.” (source)

This tiny house is designed to be movable so it can be placed just about anywhere as long as you can get to and from there. Another idea for these structures is to use them in groups to create permanent or temporary container villages.

So they can be used in disaster situations. But they can also be used to house students, workers and folks in desperate need of housing throughout the world.

The company decided to create a wooden container versus using recycled steel because of repair and maintenance reasons. When asked why a wooden container, here’s what the organization had to say, “Steel containers are used worldwide. But wear, repair and maintenance of steel materials are more costly (in terms of purchasing costs, welding, etc.) than for wooden materials.”

They continue by saying, “Wood structures can be repaired cheaper and easier.” In addition, “Living in a wooden home is healthier and more comfortable than one made of steel.”

What are your thoughts on this wooden container tiny house? Please share in the comments below.

Learn more about the Homebox 1 here and here. And you can visit the architect here.

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Steel Clad 350 Sq. Ft. Modern Cabin on Stilts with Shutters

August 22, 2013, 7:31 am

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Meet the Sol Duc Cabin by Olson Kundig Architects

Interior of Tiny Modern Cabin with Loft

View from Inside and the Elevated Steel Deck/Balcony

Photos by Benjamin Benschneider

This tiny modern cabin was built by a client of Olson Kundig Architects who fly-fishes on the Olympic Peninsula. For this reason the cabin has shutters that completely enclose and secure the cabin when the owner is away.

The reason it’s on stilts is to keep the cabin safe during occasional floods that occur in the area. It was built using steel and structural insulated panels (SIPs). Most of the cabin was prefabricated off site.

The cantilevered roof gives solar shading while protecting the structure from strong storms. The shutters open and close using a custom steel rod. The hardware was originally designed for large barn doors.

Learn more about this awesome little prefab steel cabin over at the architect’s site here.

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HideAway Huts Micro Cabins

August 22, 2013, 7:44 am

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8′ x 14′ 112 Sq. Ft. Micro Cabin (One Bed)

The models above are 8′ x 14′ and approximately 112 square feet. I really like the front porches and doors on these.

16′ x 8′ 128 Sq. Ft. HideAway Hut (2 Beds)

 

Both of these micro cabin models are relatively easy to move around with a forklift. They’re built with quality materials. You can even add a bathroom as an addition to one of these if you wanted. There are more optional upgrades too.

I can see these being used in campgrounds but they’d also be great to put on your land to build a micro tiny house community for your family somewhere. In some areas you might even be able to put one in your backyard.

Learn more and if you want get a quote on one of these HideAway Huts here.

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Grandma Building Tiny: Sharla’s Tiny House Project

August 22, 2013, 7:55 am

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“Sharla’s tiny house–outside done! 10 days with daughter and son in law to frame and shingle, two months for me to finish the outside. 59 year old grandma with marginal skills but I did it! Now– on to the inside.” (source)

I hope we can find out more about Sharla and her tiny house project soon but for now you might be able to follow her on Pinterest here.

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500 Sq. Ft. Tiny Cabin: Simple Living in your own Homestead

August 22, 2013, 8:24 am

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I love tiny houses on wheels. But for true full time simple living I’d prefer to have a more spacious cabin like this 500 square foot tiny cabin on a foundation with a roomy upstairs sleeping loft/bedroom.

I like the windows and the screened in porch too. The other neat part about a structure like this is that it’s relatively easy to add on to it if you wanted to or had to.

So if you needed more space for whatever reason whether it be for work, your hobbies, or because your family is growing?

The other cool part about having your own homestead (land) is that you can also build separate structures for any of your other needs. There can be a shed for your tools and lawn mower. A separate shed for your work and hobbies. And even separate cabins for other members of the family.

Photo Credit Unknown

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The Mighty Micro House on Wheels: For Sale for $38k

August 22, 2013, 8:32 am

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Interior with Sleeping Loft, Kitchen and Door to Washroom

I love the wooden table. Beautiful!

Kitchen with Little Corner Cabinet and Micro Stove

Other Side of Kitchen with Corner Cabinet and Mini Refrigerator

Front Door and Cozy Reading Nook

Sleeping Loft in the Mighty Micro House!

“Living room features scrap-steel and Milestone entry, fir floor, cathedral ceiling, Dickinson Newport propane heater and window seat. Leaded glass loft dormers open for breeze through sleeping loft. Stowable ladder provides access to loft. Kitchen outfitted with stained glass corner cupboards, under counter refrigerator, 4-burner propane oven range and toe-kick drawers. A re-purposed woodstove door covers the cooking fan. Walk-in closet with vanity/desk (2-gallon electric water heater underneath). Knotty pine paneling throughout. Exterior cedar shingles, siding and trim. All windows are salvaged. Refrigerator and oven range are also second use.” (source)

Asking $38,000 for the finished home. Learn more and contact the seller if interested here.

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Tiny Log Cabin with Screened in Porch on a Budget

August 22, 2013, 8:37 am

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If you’re a fan of tiny log cabins like I am I thought you’d also love this one. Notice how they used an all-in-one kitchen unit to complete the kitchen area. The cabin is really basic but seems built to high quality standards. I’d enjoy the all wood interior, how about you?

It’s interesting too how you can’t see the porch in the second photo. I take it that it was added on later on along with the deck. That’s one of the best parts about building on your own land on a normal foundation because you can always add on quite easily and inexpensively.

What would you guess the budget for this project was? I’d say somewhere around $12,000 for materials at most. That figure, of course, doesn’t include paying for labor as I’m assuming it was a DIY project.

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1929 Soldier Bunkhouse Turned to Boutique Mermaid Cottage

August 22, 2013, 8:51 am

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Kitchen and View of Living Area

I really like the open shelving in the kitchen and the stacked dishes. So perfect.

Master Bedroom and Bathroom

Guest Bedroom with Twins

Kitchen and View of Living

I love the orange wall storage unit and how it matches with the retro dining chairs. So cool!

Living Area

Outdoor Space

“A completely renovated, Jane Coslick-designed duplex! A building that started out as quarters used for soldiers during the Spanish-American War, this duplex is directly behind Officer’s Row and has another Mermaid Cottages’ property, Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall/Screened Inn duplex, as a next-door neighbor! This beautiful duplex has been lovingly renovated and is bright, colorful and a showcase of Jane Coslick’s unique and professional beach cottage renovation and décor style!” (source)

Catch the video tour below, too!

Video Tour of the Soldier Bunkhouse to Mermaid Cottage

See more photos, learn more, and book a stay here if you want to.

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The Skinny House Tiny Red Cottage and 3 Quotes on Simplifying

August 22, 2013, 8:58 am

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Photo by JMReidy

I found this skinny house to be really interesting. I mean, it’s a 3-story cottage and it’s still pretty tiny! Not sure what else to say about it, so I gathered a few of my favorite quotes on simplicity to share with you and I’d love to hear your thoughts on the cabin and the quotes in the comments if you’d be willing to share.

3 of my Favorite Quotes on Simplicity

“We ascribe beauty to that which is simple; which has no superfluous parts; which exactly answers its end.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“… in all the things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” – Hans Hofmann

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5 Shipping Container Home in Boone, NC

August 22, 2013, 9:08 am

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Photos by Patrick Cavan Brown

“Although built with five wind- and water-resistant ISBUs and a concrete foundation, the home provides a contemporary look and feel; when you look at the exterior or walk inside, it does not feel at all like you are walking into large metal boxes stacked on top of each other. Measuring in at 1,600 square feet, the home took about 90 days to complete at a cost of roughly $100 per square foot.” (source)

More photos (including amazing interior shots) of this 5 shipping container home are available here. Read the original story on it here and here.

Shipping Container Homes: High Country Green Boxes, DwellBox – Boone, North Carolina, – 5 Shipping Container Home

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Community of Tiny Colorful Cottages in Hatteras, North Carolina

August 23, 2013, 8:45 am

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“Unusual, colorful, tiny cottages not far from the beach in the town of Hatteras.” (source)

There’s another shot of these cottages here too and it also shows the location on a map.

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Tiny A-frame Cabin

August 23, 2013, 8:48 am

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Photo by Frank Brinsley

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Rustic/Modern Tiny Cabin: Yours for the Weekend?

August 23, 2013, 9:01 am

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Firewood Storage on the Front Deck

Interior of the Tiny Cabin

Washroom

I love their tub! Very unique, spacious and just awesome looking.

Bedroom/Living Area

“The cabin is on 130 acres. There are trails, fishing and swimming ponds and mounds of clean breathable air. It is approximately 2.5 hours from New York City (near Roscoe and Callicoon NY). There is one full size bed so it is best suited for couples. It is located about 1/8 of a mile from the main house on the property.” (source)

It’s called the William Brown Cabin. Here’s what a few people who stayed there had to say:

“This place is so incredibly magical. We had such an amazing weekend hanging out there and in the surrounding towns. The cabin was beautiful, stylish and fully equipped! Perfect getaway from Brooklyn, we want to go back again and again and again.” -Mike & Robyn

“Couldn’t imagine a more wonderful experience! The cabin and property are incredibly beautiful- the perfect place to relax or adventure. Very gracious and inviting hosts. We’ll be back!” -Brett

Read more reviews, learn more and book your stay here.

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Your own 420 Sq. Ft. Tiny Cabin in Berkeley?

August 23, 2013, 9:14 am

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Interior of the Tiny Cottage Rental in Berkeley

I love the staircase/ladder that takes you to the loft. It’s really unique and seems easy and safe to use. And it doesn’t take up too much space.

Notice the side storage up there in the loft.

Desk/Work Area

Living Area

Kitchen/Dining

Kitchen Storage Behind Ladder to Loft

Bathroom

“This brand-new cottage, conveniently located near the posh 4th Street shopping district, the North Berkeley BART station, and waterfront trails, offers seclusion and beauty while providing all the comforts of home. Winner of an Eco Award from Diablo Magazine due to its energy-efficient design, the cottage has garnered international media attention as an example of the Tiny House Movement and a model for smart growth development in older low-density neighborhoods.

This solar-powered cottage provides a full kitchen and bath and sleeps up to four (two in sleeping loft, two on sofabed). We provide wireless internet, bedding (organic mattress provided), and kitchen necessities. Laundry is available, as is extra storage space (including secure bike parking). (A crib is available too.) There’s a microwave, a convection oven, and a gas grill, and in season, fresh vegetables from the garden and fruit from the trees. Street parking is always available, and the University Avenue exit from 80 is just 6 blocks away. We are 3/4 mile from BART, two blocks from AC Transit 72, 51, and 52 lines, and on both N-S and E-W bike routes. Stores within walking distance provide all your needs. And the cottage itself is tranquil and secluded from the street.” (source)

Jeep Action Camper: Turns Your Jeep into an RV

August 23, 2013, 10:01 am

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Kitchen

Pull Out Portapotty

Bed Set Up

“The Jeep® ActionCamper© has been developed for overlanding and expeditions with two passengers. The interior is incredibly spacious and fitted with all of the amenities to have a comfortable and unforgettable expedition experience to remote areas. The slide-up roof with insulated hard walls offers in the kitchen area a clearance of 6’3″. All windows are insulated. The roof has a huge panorama window and recessment for two large 120W solar panels. The camper can be taken off the Jeep® in minutes. MSRP* Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price; worldwide sold to the customer direct only; not included: installation, shipping, taxes, duty, etc. 29,990.00 USD product code: JKAC001″ (Source)

Learn more about the Jeep® ActionCamper© here.

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