15 Micro Houses That Will Leave You Seriously Considering a Downsize

Micro House Envy

Considering Australia has the largest average homes at a whopping 214 m2 (2,303 ft2), maybe it's time we took a look at some of the world's best micro homes. After seeing some of these amazing tiny homes, you might feel like you want to downsize!

Undoubtedly, our Architects and Builders would love to help you make a micro house of your own. Interested? You can Get Quotes here:  /get-quotes/

There's an episode of Portlandia that mocks the growing micro homes:

But all jokes aside, micro homes are becoming super popular. Maybe it's because they're super adorable. Maybe micro homes are a good solution to housing affordability. Or maybe they're just a reaction against our houses which seem to be getting bigger and bigger.

Whatever it is, one of these micro homes is bound to sell you on the idea of low-footprint living:

1. Like this modern, house-shaped Micro Home

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2. Or this Micro Home that looks like a cut-off attic

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3. This pod-like micro home/low tech alien space craft

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4. Or this six-sided Micro Home that looks like it might topple over

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5. What about the transulcent-looking cedar lined Sunset Cabin



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6. Or this cloud-shaped Micro Home...


Where a beautiful timber interior and sleeping nooks is the silver lining


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7. Perhaps this stylish Micro Home with a killer view



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8. Or this desert Micro Home is very smart


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9. What about this Micro Home that can be shipped anywhere in the world


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10. Another portable Micro Home this one fits on the back of a truck


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11. Or this secluded timber Micro Home

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12. A traditional-feeling Micro Home on wheels


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13. Or this tiny house made from old windows


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14. Here's a tiny apartment that can be rearranged like lego

15. While this Micro Home on sleds can be moved with a tractor


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So what do you think? Ready for a Mirco Home to call your own? 

I reckon one of Service Central's qualified builders could knock up your dream micro home in no time. You could also get some ideas from an architect or building designer.


About the Author

Brodie Norris runs Lunchbox Architect, which features one innovative architect designed home each weekday. Lunchbox Architect loves micro homes too! We've featured this tiny off grid Pump House overlooking a lake.


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