apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

The Fresh Start miniature homes (with 11' ceilings, which make them seem much more spacious) are built with cedar siding, shingle roofs, and are fully insulated. Interiors include bamboo flooring, pine beaded board panels throughout, and the homes were thoughtfully designed without using VOC emitting materials.

"After Hurricane Katrina swept everything we own out to sea, a funny thing happened on the way to homelessness. We had a vision, a vision of helping thousands of people caught in the ebb and flow of life (and of the sea) who need portable, affordable, well-built, well-designed housing. A vision of things to come – on wheels.

And called it Fresh Start."

Interested in purchasing? Currently there is no financing available, but you can get one started by placing a deposit of ½ of the total prices. The final ½ of the outstanding amount is due upon delivery of your new house-on-wheels, but you're responsible for pickup of your new home (or home for your mother-in-law, like they humorously mention). It's like IKEA, but a whole home (sans assembly).

Other small home ideas on AT:

• House Tour Roundup: The Smallest Homes


• The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space


• The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company: Pioneering "Subtractive Design"