Micro-House

Though they are a standard feature in tiny houses, few people actually like to crawl into a loft-based bedroom. The Sandy tiny house, by Indigo River Tiny Homes, addresses this by offering standing room in all three of its bedrooms.

Here's our pick of the best, the most innovative, and the most interesting tiny houses we've seen throughout the year. Our top 10 includes massive family models, budget options, and even an insane motorized tiny house used to tear up the landscape.

Portugual's Madeiguincho once again shows off its woodworking skill with this charming tiny house, named the Concha. Featuring a compact interior that sleeps two, it also offers the flexibility to live off-the-grid.

We see a lot of tiny houses that sleep families, but everyone sharing one small bathroom is not ideal. The Olivia Summit addresses this with a spacious layout that includes two bedrooms and a like number of bathrooms.

Although sharing one small bathroom would certainly be a squeeze, the Perpetua tiny house, by Frontier Tiny Homes, offers lots of flexibility for larger families by accommodating up to eight people under one roof.

Part camper and part tiny house, this neat little retreat was created from an old cargo trailer. Named the Ramblenook Camper, it packs a seating and sleeping area, plus some basic cooking facilities, into a length of just 8 ft.

This light-filled towable dwelling, by Cocoon Tiny Homes, features a remarkably spacious and flexible interior layout. Suitable for a small family, it includes two bedrooms and even has room for a home office or a gym.

The Mobi Individual Baobab is a spacious tiny house that includes two bedrooms, plus a sofa bed for guests. Additionally, its exterior features a staircase that provides access to a useful rooftop deck area.

The Silvertip provides the kind of home comforts that you'd usually associate with an apartment rather than a tiny house. Its spacious interior includes a large bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.

With a usable length of 20 ft, Tiny House Listings' Lad is a utilitarian tiny house that sleeps up to two people. Suited to those looking for a low-budget downsizing option, it's currently on the market for just $47,500.

Rover Tiny Homes takes an interesting approach to downsizing with its Cypress model. The tiny house isn't based on wheels, but what it loses in portability it gains in space, with a roomy interior that's suitable for a family.

With its length of 15 ft and its simple, space-saving layout, the 4800L Compact tiny house is a good fit for those looking for a weekender or guest house. It's also relatively affordable and starts at US$31,000.