This Coastal-Style Tiny Home Exudes Summertime Cheer and Offers Plenty of Functionality

We've seen plenty of tiny home designs that look like delicate works of art, and the Summer House pictured here is one of them. Merging eye-pleasing aesthetics with functionality, this petite dwelling provides a serene living space where inhabitants can also enjoy all the modern comforts of larger homes.

Standing true to its name, the Summer House is a stunning home on wheels with plenty of personality that looks like a compact version of any modern beach house that exudes summertime cheer. It is the creation of Queensland-based builder Big Life Tiny Home, so you can expect it to provide the practicality of Aussie-designed homes with a sense of natural charm and a beachy ambiance.

At 25 feet (7.6 meters) long and 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) wide, this tiny house boasts a relatively spacious floor plan that is cleverly configured to accommodate up to four people. With an inviting living room, a generous kitchen, a decently sized bathroom, and two lofts, this model can be used as a permanent home for a couple or a small family or as a luxurious vacation rental. Either way, it makes the most of its size and incorporates modern creature comforts that make tiny living a pleasant experience.

Built on a triple-axle trailer, this towable home has an attractive exterior finished in blue vinyl siding, harmoniously complemented by white trim around the windows and the entrance door. An abundance of windows, a signature feature of Australian-built tiny homes, gives you an idea of how luminous the interior is. But regardless of your expectations, once you step inside, you'll be surprised by how bright, open, and spacious the interior feels.

With such extensive use of glazing, the design basically blurs the lines between the indoors and the outdoors, creating a living space that allows those inside to stay close to their natural surroundings and truly enjoy their beauty. What's more, the high ceilings and white walls make the interior seem more spacious than it actually is, while the decor boasts a refreshing coastal color scheme. It includes a perfect mix of ocean blues, sandy grays, vibrant greens, and light browns that have the potential to transport you right onto an Aussie beach.

The French doors lead into a snug yet comfortable living room immersed in natural light. It is fitted with a daybed that converts into additional sleeping space if necessary, increasing the home's accommodation capacity. Behind it, there is a bay window that acts as a shelf for books and other knick-knacks and a ladder that offers access to the loft above.

The center of the house is occupied by a gorgeous kitchen with custom black and white cabinets that offer ample storage space for all your cooking essentials and quartz counters that enhance the elegance of the space. A large sliding window running almost the entire length of the kitchen counter lets the fresh air flow through and turns the kitchen into a great indoor/outdoor space when you're hosting dinner parties.

A slew of modern appliances ensure you also get plenty of functionality from this beautiful cooking space, with a sink, a two-burner cooktop, an electric oven, a range hood, and a full-size fridge included as standard features. One end of the countertop has a wood extension that creates a nice dining setup for two right in the entryway, allowing owners to dine with a view.

The bathroom is located at the end of the house and exudes the same modern and coastal vibes with vivid colors and plenty of natural light. An elegant full-size glass shower cabin and a custom green vanity with a circular ceramic sink instantly make this bathroom look luxurious. A toilet and a washer/dryer combo are also included for maximum convenience and functionality.

In terms of accommodation, Summer House comes with two lofts, one housing the master bedroom and the other offering extra sleeping space or storage. Reached via a beautifully decorated storage staircase, the main bedroom is spacious enough to fit a queen-size bed flanked by windows. A skylight above the bed lets residents enjoy the night sky whenever they please.

The secondary loft is more compact and only fits a king single. Alternatively, it can be used as storage space for larger items. Both lofts are open to the downstairs, with a nice railing that looks like a picket fence, adding charm and beauty to the upper part of the house.

With a beach house-style design that allows you to embrace simplicity and live life on your own terms, the Summer House tiny home would be a great permanent home for anyone seeking to create a deeper connection with nature, but it would also be a perfect vacation rental. Pricing for this charming abode is between AUD$138,000 and $161,000 (approx. USD $91,100 and $106,300).