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Saturday, September 20, 2014

FUN CABINS AND HOMES ON WHEELS

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© tinyhouseblog.com, tinyhouselistings.com

Cozy school bus

Miss your school days? Try living in this cozy converted yellow school bus equipped with a wood stove and a full kitchen. Light oak flooring, shelves, a desk, and a tongue-and-groove ceiling add warmth and charm to the homey space. Best of all, when you tire of the view, you can simply drive away.

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Rustic pull-along house

Built with salvaged material on an 8 feet by 18 feet car-hauler trailer, this unique solar-powered home on wheels has a rustic feel. The structure is taller than most wheeled homes, and its many windows, white walls, and reclaimed wainscoting keep the interior warm and bright. Read more about the construction of Colin's Coastal Cabin.

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  • Steampunk Victorian-style bus

    If you're a fan of steampunk, this bus conversion incorporating reclaimed wood and recycled fittings is just the ticket. While the exterior is painted dark green, inside a combination of pale green paint and oak trim highlights the Victorian fittings, including a New York Angle Lamp -- a working kerosene wick lamp.
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  • Big green double-decker bus

    Do you think a wheeled home means tiny living quarters? Not so. This renovated double-decker bus includes two full bedrooms, ample living room seating, and a full kitchen. It took the owner six months to outfit the bus, which has 600,000 miles on it.
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House in a truck

From the outside, this looks like a large, unremarkable truck. You would never guess that it is actually an awesome house on wheels that includes all the comforts of home, as well as a ceiling fan, warm wood interior, and solar panels.

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Rustic pull-along house

Built with salvaged material on an 8 feet by 18 feet car-hauler trailer, this unique solar-powered home on wheels has a rustic feel. The structure is taller than most wheeled homes, and its many windows, white walls, and reclaimed wainscoting keep the interior warm and bright. Read more about the construction of Colin's Coastal Cabin.
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Tiny hotel on wheels

If you want to try out life in a house on wheels, check into the Caravan, a tiny house hotel in Portland, Oregon. The quaint compound consists of four wheeled homes sized from 100 to 200 square feet. Each self-contained unit includes sleeping areas, a kitchen, bath, and hot running water.
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Tiny beach house

One great thing about houses on wheels is that you can live almost anywhere you can park! Signatour Tiny Houses built this wheeled beach home for a couple who park it on St. George Island, Florida. Just 8 feet by 24 feet, this lovely little home includes a sleeping loft and air conditioning.
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Awesome RV makeover

A houses on wheels slideshow wouldn't be complete without an actual camper -- but oh, what a camper it is! This beat-up old trailer was transformed into a delightful upcycled home, featuring a clear ceiling for maximum light. Ikea shelving, hooks, and racks keep the small-space interior clutter-free.
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Modern-day Gypsy caravan

Master woodworker Jim Tolpin creates caravans that can be pulled behind a vehicle for modern-day gypsy wannabes. A stained-glass door and intricately detailed wooden shutters give this home on wheels a romantic sense. The chimney vents a tiny wood stove that warms the cozy interior.
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Totally modern wheeled house

If you prefer a modern, minimalist-style portable home, check out this corrugated tin-and-wood example. At 136 square feet and 4,800 pounds, it includes one sleeping loft bedroom and one bathroom. An on-demand propane unit provides hot water.
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If you've set up home on a lake, chances are you're there because you love to be outside. Your days are most likely spent outdoors, so you don't need much as far as a house goes: a place to lay your head, cook dinner, and seek refuge when the weather takes a turn. Amenities are nice, but when you already have so much at your doorstep, they take a backseat. It's no wonder, then, that there are so many incredible lake houses with small footprints. We wouldn't mind heading off to any one of these tiny lake houses for a long weekend (or full summer) of fishing, boating, and relaxation.
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Prefab Cottage

This fully sustainable prefab cottage by Broadhurst Architects comes in three sizes -- the smallest has just 175 square feet of indoor space with an outdoor area  that's almost as large. Our favorite part of the eco-friendly getaway? A retractable window wall that opens to let in a soothing lake breeze.
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Vineyard Boathouse

Adjacent to both a lake and a vineyard, this tiny boathouse really didn't need much more to recommend it, but its owners still chose to make it extra homey and equipped it with a fireplace and antique board floors  -- all in a 20'x20' space.

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Cozy Cabin

This cozy cabin takes advantage of its scenic location with glass doors and a wall of windows, but maintains privacy by keeping the remaining walls window-free. An ample overhang lets you sit on the porch and enjoy the view outdoors  even when it's raining.

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MicroHouse

The MicroHouse's diminutive size -- just 96 square feet -- was determined by the maximum allowed for construction without a permit. To make the most of the living space, the designer and owner included a loft area for sleeping; a large connected deck extends the living area outdoors .
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Sunset Cabin

Designed by Taylor Smyth Architects, this cedar cabin gets a sophisticated, modern vibe from its cedar-slatted exterior and a green roof . The slats allow sunlight to enter the house at various intensities throughout the day.
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Modern Glass

These glass structures by designer Linda Bergroth are as minimal as a lake house can be. A shed behind the head of the bed provides storage so you can stick to the basics  inside. Here, the simplicity of the glass cabin is accentuated by its idyllic surroundings -- we imagine it would be hard not to relax.
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Stilted

While many of the lake houses on our list favor extra comfort, this minimalist cabin by Andersson-Wise Architects is better suited to those who don't mind roughing it just a little. Though equipped with a small kitchen , toilet, and electricity, the cabin lacks heating and air conditioning.
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The Hen House

The simple wooden exterior  of this lake house by Rural Design Architects allows it to blend in with its country surroundings. Looking for a rustic getaway? You're in luck -- the award-winning Hen House is available for vacation rentals.
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In the Lake

Seamlessly integrated into the water , this home strikes a unique balance between modern and rustic. Slatted walls allow sun and wind to pass through the central entertaining area, and an extension makes it possible to take a dip in the water without even leaving the house.
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Island House

Subject to strict regulations, this house was developed to occupy one of many tiny islands in a lake in the Netherlands. The exterior was kept as basic as possible to focus the spotlight on the picturesque surroundings. After seeing how well received the Island House was, 2by4-architects developed plans for a prefab version .






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