Teeny Tiny Homes

They may not look like they could withstand any type of string winds or wild weather but the tiny house movement is taking the globe by storm. As property prices soar and show no signs of dipping, eager wannabe homeowners are seeking out more compact and imaginative forms of shelter... bricks and mortar not necessarily required.

The tiny house movement is best explained through pictures (and we all love a break from reading and choosing the book with the most pictures every now and then). Just don't judge a little home by its facade. Venture inside and be stunned at how creative thinking can make any space, alcove, nook, cranny or shoebox suit your lifestyle. See how people are jumping ship, buying a house and saving money. (Disclaimer: gobsmacked amazement guaranteed!)

Beacon Hut

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A slice of the country inside and out.

Culinary corner

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Classic country kitchen - quintessentially homely.

Cosy napping

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Snug as a bug sleeping quarters with a view.

Into the woods

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Who needs a whole house when you can fit every room into the attic!

Shelf life

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Lounge, library, kitchen storage and staircase - savvy space saving.

Desert oasis

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Think outside the box and you can build your very own box with unobstructed views.

Stacks on!

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It's all about stacking your appliances and installing nifty cupboards and shelves to store your kitchen bric-a-brac.

Oh I do love to be beside the seaside!

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Enjoy the freedom of calling anywhere and everywhere when your house isn't fixed to the earth! Check out how these Londoners ditched high-rise high rent for a classic narrowboat one of the world's most famous waterways.

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Timber and a toolkit and voile! Home is wherever you park your wheels.

Watch, learn and dream small!

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We The Tiny House people show us just what goes into constructing your own cosy compact nest. With the freedom gained, the imagination exploding and the countless personal touches involved, the money you will not have to haemorrhage on constructing a tiny house is just the tip of the iceberg - yes you, and not the bank, will really own your very own home!