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An enormous bread oven was uncovered during the works, completely changing the vision for the new kitchen. As a result, the couple had to re-apply for planning permissions to incorporate it into the kitchen. The blue Verner Panton Flower Pot pendant lamp over the center island is a nod to the blue staircase and acts as a counterpoint to the earthy tones. “It’s one of my favorite purchases for the house,” says Simon.

The biggest savings here were found in labour: Liz and Matt got hands on with almost everything, and called in favors for the electric work.

The extension wraps around the brick walls of the original home. It features large glazed doors that slide open to the verandah for seamless indoor-outdoor living when the weather allows. The dining table has been in Miriam's family for several generations, and is paired with some “very battered” midcentury Magistretti chairs.

The terrace is a favorite gathering place. The house is positioned facing south to get the most sun exposure.

On the home's east side, the overhang created by the second story volume shades the front door while still allowing morning light into the bedrooms.

The simple wood deck features innovative cutouts that allow full-grown Yucca trees to peek through.

The remote location made construction a challenge. Horne ended up widening the road to the cabin in order to move the shipping containers up the cliff.

On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.

“Our drive to have a landscaped garden was for the kids to be able to have a space where they could adventure around the place,” says Natalie. “And part of what we enjoy is being able to sit and admire something that’s so beautiful.” They chose hardy Australian native plants to make the garden easy to maintain with minimal water.

The hot tub is a highlight of the home. “It was worth the investment,” says Kara. “Especially late at night when you can see the stars.”

Unique among tiny homes, ESCAPE's Classic wraps the entryway in a screened-in and roof porch. It could also be fully enclosed to add an extra room to the home.

In this Australian project, a resort-worthy swimming pool sits beside the industrial-chic kitchen and living area. It's a joy to swim in, of course, but the body of water also provides evaporative cooling for the courtyard.

On the entrance deck, a hand-crafted wooden couple welcomes visitors. The U-shaped deck surrounds the entire lower level.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,