ON THE COVER TINY HOMES THAT ARE HUGE ON

TINY HOMES THAT ARE… HUGE ON STYLE

Fancy downsizing? From converted buses to boathouses, we’ve found the best unusual abodes that make the most of every inch of space without compromising on looks

THE 13M2 HOUSE

Thanks to clever details, including pullout desks, pull-down beds and sliding doors, this beautifully designed north London home by StudioMama, with a kitchen, dining area, bed and living space, is all housed within 13 square metres, proving that small and functional can still look great. studiomama.com

THE BRIGHT TINY HOUSE

Measuring just 10 x 10ft, the wooden-clad interior of this two-storey hut in Ontario in Canada offers plenty of laid-back charm, with a downstairs seating and kitchen area, and a loft that sleeps two. Lots of windows keep it light and make the most of the views. Available to book at glampinghub.com

THE BUS HOUSE

Married couple and business partners The Mayes Team, converted an old American school bus into a family home to live and travel in with their four children. Smart design and a monochrome colour scheme made it feel light and airy; it even has a roof deck. themayesteam.com

THE BEACH HUT HOUSE

Inside this 36m2 , cedar-clad hut is a kitchen, living space, sleeping platform, two bunk beds and a bathroom, all in sawn soft wood, keeping the look functional. The full-width sliding door at the front makes the most of the sea view. Designed by studiomama.com

THE INDOOR/OUTDOOR HOUSE

Sliding doors and full-height windows are key to making a small dwelling feel spacious. This modular home – a collaboration between Koto, a British design company that the most of its connection with the outside. kotodesign.co.uk

THE SKINNY HOUSE

Adding a sloping roof extension filled with skylights to the back of this slim south-west

London home, which measures just 2.3m wide, made the most of the internal area while staying within the owner ’ s budget.

The ingenious space-creating design was by architects Alma-nac. alma-nac.com

THE BOATHOUSE

Designed in partnership with Made.com, The Boathouse is an old industrial barge now functioning as a luxe one-bed hotel in west London. The curved ceiling creates a cosy boathouselondon.co.uk