small home

They call it The Can House – a compact family home built inside a ’can’ or shipping container lined with warm plywood, clever storage and ingenious ideas Meet and greet: Kimberly (clothing designer and children’s book creator), James (clothing designer), and Nova. At first glance, this shipping container home across the harbour from Wellington City looks like […]

Using every small-space trick in the book, this New Plymouth cottage punches well above its weight in style and functionality

Big enough for a family but small enough to put on the back of a truck, this box-shaped 90-square-metre home in Otago has given its creators the simple life they’d longed for Meet + greet Sophie Brash, 30 (stay-at-home mum and trained occupational therapist), Callan Brash, 29 (project manager), India, 4, and Marley, 1, plus […]

A titchy townhouse on the edge of Christchurch’s CBD presented a challenge for a couple who aren’t exactly minimalists – but they didn’t let it cramp their style Meet + greet Leigh Aston, 41 (engagement and performance manager), and Cory Hogben, 42 (leading hand), plus dogs Mojo and Morris. Honesty box What’s your best advice […]

A titchy townhouse on the edge of Christchurch’s CBD presented a challenge for a couple who aren’t exactly minimalists – but they didn’t let it cramp their style For Leigh Aston and Cory Hogben, there’s only been one downside to living in a petite 70-square-metre townhouse: “There’s a limit to the amount of renovation and […]

Big enough for a family but small enough to put on the back of a truck, this box-shaped 90-square-metre home in Otago has given its creators the simple life they’d longed for When kids come along couples usually start looking around for a bigger home to cope with all the toys, books and bikes, not […]

This creative couple have downsized and decluttered in a bid to simplify their busy lives – and prepare for a new arrival. See more of their stylish tiny home below Kate and Willem van den Bergh were a year into their married life and knew one thing for sure: something had to give. Paying rent […]

The tiny home trend is taking off and for this couple, living on a small scale gave them the chance to design their dream home The tiny house trend has taken off in recent years, and there are now little homes popping up all over New Zealand, alongside many others making the shift towards a […]

Living with less is something these five compact mobile homes have in common. See how these clever designs save space without compromising on style Most of us couldn’t imagine living in a home that’s 2.3 metres by 3.6 metres. In fact, that’s probably the size of most of the bedrooms we feature. But these clever homeowners […]

Tiny house living really became a favourite on Homes to Love in 2018, we rounded up the best of a great bunch. Scroll down to see five inspiring New Zealand small homes 5 of the best small homes featured on Homes to Love in 2018 1. Small house living on a tricky site in Avondale […]