#tiny-homes

#tiny-homes

My husband, John, and I had been considering moving into a tiny home for a few years before we finally did so in February 2018. The popularity of tiny homes on wheels was significantly smaller than it is now, and it was challenging to find a wealth of information on blogs and social media platforms, such as YouTube. Still, we did our research and due diligence because the idea appealed to us so much.

October 2025 has been absolutely incredible for tiny home enthusiasts. We've seen designs that push boundaries, challenge conventions, and prove that small spaces can deliver big on style and functionality. These aren't your typical cookie-cutter tiny houses cramming everything into a loft bedroom. Instead, we're looking at homes that solve real problems and create genuinely livable spaces. What strikes me most about this month's standout designs is how each one tackles a different challenge in tiny living.

The Hungary-based architecture studio has built the Pebl Grand, a 220-square-foot, prefabricated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that looks more at home on FX's 'Alien-Earth' set than in someone's backyard. Designed to feel both natural and otherworldly, the Pebl Grand blends organic materials like wood and stone with aluminum. Its asymmetrical, faceted shell gives it an asteroid-like look, and depending on its exterior cladding - either mirror, wood, or stone - it stands out or camouflages into its surroundings.

"Hopefully it looks smaller on the outside than it feels on the inside," I thought as I walked up to the front door of my home for the next two nights. In 2021, I took a trip to Miami and stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home I found on Airbnb for about $100 a night. It was my first time staying in one, and I figured I'd find the space uncomfortably small for more than a couple of nights.

The flight from NYC to Berlin took eight hours. When I booked my ticket, I selected the cheapest non-stop option: a red-eye with Norse Airways, a budget airline I'd never heard of. I booked the lowest-tier ticket, economy light, for $88. There was also a $20 airport check-in fee. I couldn't believe it was possible to fly across the Atlantic for around $100.

The PINNTORP table is magic for this exact problem. When you need to eat like civilized humans, it opens up to seat four people without feeling cramped.

The Luna by Häuslein Tiny House Co. differentiates itself by offering a one-level living space featuring a slide-out section that expands the living area when parked, providing comfort and space.

Located in Rosedale, a cozy residential neighborhood in South Nashville, the Airbnb is tucked behind the owner's main house. A Pinterest-worthy chalkboard sign denotes the path to the tiny home.

The Rowan Tiny Home redefines small living with its spacious single-level layout and inviting design, fulfilling both functionality and comfort in just 340 square feet.

"If a backyard retreat piques your interest, consider bringing this charming shed home while it's on sale for just under $3,000 at Wayfair."

"If it takes this long to open 200 beds for those who are suffering and far too often dying on our streets, we are not moving with the urgency this crisis demands," San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said.

While the appeal of a mobile, minimalist lifestyle seems attractive to many, the reality can be more complex, with challenges that may affect personal well-being.

Escape's latest creation, the Ultimate, is its largest tiny house, offering a spacious 720 square feet designed for a permanent living experience.