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A sliding barn door provides access to the bath, where a gold-framed vanity mirror adds an elegant note.

"We knew we wanted the kitchen to have a beautiful view of the outdoors so we designed a large picture window that allows you to admire the scenery," Dianna says. Low maintenance coffee-colored vinyl flooring offsets the room's bright white cabinetry.

“We added a sliding glass door to maximize the view from house, air flow, and natural light,” Amy says.

The children Zack and Jayda share a sleeping loft opposite the master loft.

The master sleeping loft features a skylight and windows on either side of the bed that create a cross breeze.

The customized home features a kitchen with plenty of storage—including cabinets, drawers and cubbies beneath the staircase. “Cabinets beneath the stairs leading to the master loft hold our refrigerator, microwave, clothing, shoes, and board games,” Amy says. “We can fit a surprising amount of things because the stairs are so deep.”

Residents Amy and Greg built a removable, modular deck on the front facade using reclaimed wood from shipping pallets. A counter with a serving window opens to the kitchen and creates a bar area.

The bedroom measures 10' x 8' and features windows along one side and a corner.

Both traditional and composting toilets are available to accommodate off-grid living.

A mini closet provides space for a washer and dryer while space underneath the stairs adds even more storage. Several stair treads are also hinged, revealing hidden compartments.

Concrete countertops surround a 36" apron sink in the kitchen and top a seating area at one end. The counters were designed flush with a large window in the back to allow for easier passing of items through to the outside.

Corresponding with the exterior facade, cedar runs along the ceiling and interior walls. The back half of the home features a galley-style kitchen with full-size sink, stove, and fridge.

Facing a COVID-19 shutdown, Taylor and Michaella McClendon recruited their family to build a breezy tiny home on the Big Island—which you can now purchase for $99,800.

The elevated bedroom in The Sapling accesses a loft area.

The Sapling showcases a tree growing through a gazebo with a hexagonal opening on the rear deck.

The Sapling is clad with board-and-batten and features a gazebo with a hexagonal opening on the rear deck.

The kitchen in The Sycamore features white-painted cabinetry, pine ceiling beams and flooring.

A window wall connects the living area of The Sycamore to the outdoors.

The Sycamore tree house is perched on hill above a creek.