Baluchon squeezes full-time home and office into tiny 20-ft-long frame

The latest tiny house design to come from French firm Baluchon measures just 6 m (20 ft) in length. However, despite this compact size, the Milanda packs everything necessary to serve as a comfortable full-time residence to its owner in northern France… Continue reading Baluchon squeezes full-time home and office into tiny 20-ft-long frame

Pet robot Loona looks straight out of a Disney movie

Robot pets have been a sci-fi staple for decades, and in recent years we’ve seen a glut of them finally hit the market, with varying success. The latest is Loona, a quite advanced-looking bot with a lot of tricks up its sleeves and a personality straig… Continue reading Pet robot Loona looks straight out of a Disney movie

Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure

Canada’s Fritz Tiny Homes was hired by a couple who plan to spend their retirement traveling throughout North America. The firm duly designed the Macdonald, which is kitted out for adventure and features a full off-the-grid setup, with some nice extra … Continue reading Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure

Rustic weekend retreat embraces stunning views with greenhouse roof

We’ve covered a lot of glass houses over the years, but many of them aren’t really all that practical for non-exhibitionists. However, by combining a transparent upper floor and a brick lower floor, Das Glashaus balances the benefits of a glass house –… Continue reading Rustic weekend retreat embraces stunning views with greenhouse roof

Off-grid-capable Sunshine tiny house doesn’t break the bank

A lot of tiny houses take cues from Scandinavian design, but the Sunshine tiny house, by Sweden’s Vagabond Haven, is one of the few models we’ve covered that actually hails from that part of the world. Featuring a compact, unfussy interior layout suita… Continue reading Off-grid-capable Sunshine tiny house doesn’t break the bank

Tiny House Sauvage embraces contemporary Scandinavian design

One common complaint concerning tiny houses is that they can all have a very similar look to them. However, Baluchon offers a break from the norm with its Tiny House Sauvage, which eschews the stereotypical cutesy cottage-like appearance in favor of a … Continue reading Tiny House Sauvage embraces contemporary Scandinavian design

Seriously small tiny house offers off-grid freedom and ships worldwide

For those who prefer their tiny houses to actually be tiny, Spanish firm Serena.House has introduced a model that takes small living quite literally. Measuring a mere 8 sq m (86 sq ft), the Freeland Tiny House features a clever space-saving interior la… Continue reading Seriously small tiny house offers off-grid freedom and ships worldwide

LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music

Besides keeping your food cold, there’s not much more we need from a fridge, but that doesn’t stop manufacturers from cramming new features in there in the endless pursuit of “innovation.” The latest example from LG is the MoodUP, a fridge that sports … Continue reading LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music

Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub

The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also add… Continue reading Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub