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"White walls aren't the only answer to a spacious feeling,

The compact house is sheathed in cypress, glass, and copper and features an expandable roof.

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“It might be more realistic for people to consider small homes between 500 to 1,000-square-feet, rather than tiny homes,” says Nelson.

Although Jay Nelson thinks it’s great that there’s interest in tiny homes, and that is pushes us to minimize our consumption and environmental footprint, he feels that really tiny houses can be challenging for most people.

The Sholins purchased this Keystone Montana Fifth Wheel camper in Arizona.

Wood details and a simple white and black color scheme give the RV's interior a bright, modern Scandinavian feel.

A breakfast booth that looks out to the street.

Jack Mama enjoying a book on the lounge seat with a pullout ottoman.

Porcelain floor tile from Daltile is a durable, easy-to-clean substitute for wood. The family does laundry in an efficient Summit SPWD1800 washer-dryer combination unit. Miller saved money in the kitchen by using a reclaimed sink and faucet and drawer pulls from Ikea.

Boise, Idaho–based architectural designer Macy Miller built her own 196-square-foot home, which she shares with her partner, James Herndon, their newborn, Hazel, and the family’s Great Dane, Denver. The exterior cladding, which Miller stained for a uniform effect, is a mix of nearly a dozen types of wood plank, including poplar, oak, and fir.

No matter the destination, the couple's poodle, Riley, always tags along.

"We've found it's best to spend at least a month in each place. That way, you get to know the area and get a real sense of what it's like to actually live there,