Tiny House, Big Living

An entrepreneur with six kids wants a tiny vacation home to place at one of his properties. He enlists the help of an uber artistic builder who draws inspiration from musical instruments for the shape of his homes. The tiny will have all kinds of unusual surprises, including an escape hatch that leads from the second-story deck into a loft.

After being diagnosed with epilepsy, a woman is ready for more independence and her master craftsman father is harnessing his talents to build her a unique tiny home that expands. Motorized bump-outs and a roof-raise system dramatically increases usable space and allows for a huge bathroom, standing loft and a large living room. A clever bunkbed, laundry shoot, retro kitchen and fireplace makes this anything but a typical tiny.

A mom and daughter in Texas mix business with pleasure as they build a tiny home that doubles as a yoga studio. They infuse a lot of Zen into this unique design with aerial hammocks, monkey bars, yoga mat flooring and a fold-down kitchen table that doubles as a chalkboard to use in yoga class.

An Idaho couple creates an amazing three-level tiny home perfectly suited for the both of them in gorgeous Swan Valley, ID. She wants a pampered paradise with a powder room worth envying and a place to showcase her huge shoe collection. He prefers a rugged and rustic escape with wood floor paneling on the walls and a hidden entertainment center. In the end, this tiny house has it all including vintage accessories, an upscale master bedroom with skylight and even an outdoor movie theater!

A family of four brings the unique character of Charleston, South Carolina, into their tiny house build. They include traditional touches on the outside like an oyster shell stone path, black shutters and window boxes, and the Southern charm flows indoors with wood countertops and a sitting area.

A family of five builds a charming off-grid tiny house on 20 acres of land in northern Idaho. They all pitch in on the rustic home that includes a wood stove, live edge shelving, a bunk room that holds the whole family and his-and-hers outhouses.

A cruise ship bartender utilizes her family of contractors to build a tiny house to park on her parent's San Juan Island property. Her design includes recycled materials from her dad's 'boneyard' of salvaged and reclaimed goods, and the 328-square-foot design is sure to feel huge compared to the ship cabin she's used to.

Mike wants to live a more simple life so he's leaving his large home behind and moving back to his hometown of Grants Pass, OR, to become a farmer. He entrusts three builders to create a high-end tiny man cave that includes rain-sensing skylights and a surprise garage under the gooseneck for Mike's motorcycle.

A business owner and wine lover always dreamed of owning a tiny retreat in wine country, so she purchased 26 acres outside of Columbus, Ohio, and found the perfect builders to bring her high-quality tiny house design to life. She envisions the house having a fully customized, Amish-crafted barn theme with room to entertain, wine-inspired elements and hidden kayak storage for enjoying the lake.

It's a race to the finish as an expectant Idaho couple adds a nursery to their tiny house blueprints. With help from family, they set out to create a sleek, modern tiny home with all the functionality new parents need. As an interior designer and a contractor, this mom-and-dad-to-be hope to make their tiny dream a reality before the new baby arrives.

Tiny house owners try to make every inch count, but for 6-foot-7-inch-tall Clay, it's a must! After selling his home and changing careers, Clay is building his dream house without the stress of a large mortgage. His home needs to fit his huge frame, so many typical tiny house designs are being replaced with custom elements. Windows will be larger and higher, and Clay's bed will lower into the living space when not in use to allow for unprecedented headroom.

A young outdoorsy couple follows their dream of becoming homeowners with no problems downsizing. He's a triathlete so their design will require space for his gear as well as a flex area that functions as a desk, a workout space and a table. This Colorado abode will include locally-sourced beetle kill pine to help accent the interior and a slick hidden dog food feeder for their three pups. This house is sure to be an outdoor lover's paradise.