tiny house

An Auckland couple were inspired by the 'tiny house movement' and began a DIY journey to build a home on wheels.

Opening out to outdoor entertaining areas, you won’t want to leave. There’s something about the little pool house in Hannah Williams’ backyard that’s instantly relaxing. As soon as guests walk past the palm trees and the pool, they feel like the best vacation version of themselves. This tiny house, which Hannah created for guests and as […]

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 […]

With their incredible designs and dramatic landscapes, this collection of tiny homes are proof you can live well in a small footprint 10 tiny homes to inspire you The tiny-house movement continues to grow, and it’s easy to see why. Smaller dwellings offer an appealing simplicity, with less space for clutter to accumulate and a […]

The loss of a job was less of a calamity and more of a stroke of good fortune, nudging this little family into an adventure and a new life afloat Meet and greet Bregje Geurtsen, co-owner of a vintage shop-come-health cafe, Nick van der Schalie, consultant, and Fee, 6, plus cats Nanna and Lotje On […]

Joining the ‘tiny house’ movement sent this couple on a DIY journey that led them from London to an idyllic corner of Auckland’s Henderson Valley Meet and greet Jasmine Burt, 30 sustainable business consultant and Erin Allison-Maxwell, abseiling contractor. This Auckland couple had big dreams about living small You know what I think about people […]

By thinking outside the cube, an inventive Auckland couple have squeezed their bare necessities into a petite 8.6-square-metre home Meet and greet Shaun Pearce, owner of I Build Solutions and Petra Pearce, climate scientist at NIWA. An 8.6-square-metre home is the perfect fit for this Auckland couple An obsession with tiny homes, a passion for […]

This “tiny home” in Taupo received so much interest when it was posted on Trade Me that its owners are thinking of creating more The tiny home’s key features 3 metres wide by 7 metres long It’s built on a trailer meaning it’s completely portable Asking price $80,000 European-made kitchen Sleeping loft Bathroom with full-size shower, sink […]

At just 18 metres square – about half the size of a two-car garage – this New Plymouth home has everything you’d expect… except room for an oven Natalie Kennaugh and Zara Losch had been living in the United Kingdom, but in 2013 decided to head to New Zealand (a homecoming for Kiwi Natalie) and make their home in […]