Built from the Tumbleweed Harbinger construction plans back in 2011, this 404 square foot Tiny House features a bedroom downstairs with a loft above. Designed to be built on a foundation this Tumbleweed meets the International Building Code requirements. In total we feature 9 different cottage plans.
“Now that I’ve lived in the home for a few months, I can’t imagine needing anything bigger.  My neighbors, who have much larger homes, probably talk it up more than I do, and I never want for visitors who enjoy relaxing in my cozy living room or out on the deck.   There are plenty of small spaces to be had in my town, but few are single-family, energy-efficient homes.  I’m glad to have built a Tumbleweed from the ground up and to be able to live in a way that supports my values, particularly in a time when that can be so hard to do.”

Photos by Daryl Shaw

A small, blue-gray tiny house with a gabled roof, white trim, and a front porch. The porch has potted plants and a rocking chair. The house is surrounded by trees and rests on pine needle-covered ground.
A tiny blue house with white roof trim, featuring a front porch adorned with wooden furniture and potted plants, surrounded by tall trees—a true Tumbleweed gem.
A compact kitchen in a tiny house with dark blue cabinets, orange walls, stainless steel microwave, stove, and a washing machine. A kettle sits on the stove, and a door with a curtain is visible in the background, embodying the charm of living small without feeling like tumbleweed blowing away.
A cozy home office in a Tumbleweed tiny house with a wooden desk and chair, computer setup, ladder leaning against the wall, bookshelves, printer, and windows with blue curtains.
A small bathroom in North Carolina features white tiles, a bathtub, a showerhead, a white curtain, and a toilet.
A small bathroom in North Carolina features a purple wall, white vanity with sink, mirror cabinet, window, and toilet. A toilet paper holder and a toothbrush in a cup are visible, with shelves stocked with toiletries.