10 Tiny Homes That Will Make You Rethink Your Living Space (3 of 6)

4. Small Space, Big Ideas: A 37-Square-Meter Tiny House Masterpiece

Taylor and Teddy, former bartenders with big dreams, turned their vision of tiny living into reality with their 37-square meter (400-square-feet) home, “Ida.” Built on a modest $65,000 budget, they embraced a pay-as-you-go approach, took on DIY projects, and sourced affordable materials and furniture, proving that style and frugality can go hand in hand. Their clever design choices and intentional living philosophy demonstrate that downsizing isn’t about sacrifice—it’s about gaining freedom and focus on what truly matters.

5. World’s Tiniest Home: Step Inside the 1.8-Square-Meter Marvel

In just over a month and with a budget of only $5,000, Levi Kelly brought a remarkable vision to life: a fully functional tiny house packed into just 1.8 square meters (19.46 square feet). Despite its size, this compact marvel includes all the essentials of modern living—electricity, hot running water, a kitchen, separate seating and sleeping areas, a shower, a flushing toilet, and even both AC and heating.

Levi’s creation stands as a testament to innovative design and resourcefulness, proving that comfort and functionality don’t require massive spaces. Dubbed the “nicest tiny house of its size,” this miniature home redefines what’s possible within such a compact footprint, offering all the amenities of a full-sized house in an impressively small package.