15+ Modern Tiny Guesthouses

The design eschews right angles on the exterior and interior, which was one of the most challenging aspects of the design for Kallesø.

A tiny outbuilding offers a cozy living space inside a simple shell.

Podere 43 allows for an endless array of leisure activities like ping-pong.

The architect and his team devised an armature on the back of the container that will eventually be covered with vines, concealing the AC and heating unit, the reservoir for graywater and the composting toilet outlet.

A lofted sleeping pod offers a bit of privacy and helps maximize space. Beneath it is a zippy yellow bathroom.

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The Element House by MOS Architects stands on pylons, creating the illusion of it hovering over the desert floor. Nine thermal chimneys, one of which can be seen right, channel hot air out from the interior living areas.

The kitchen appliances are by Mora and the sink is by Franke.

A path leads from the guest suite out to the lawn and a view of the river in the distance.