This Swedish Tiny Home Is Wonderfully Rustic, Flaunts a Built-in Porch and Ample Storage

If your idea of the perfect house is a magical wooden cabin in the forest, you're likely to fall in love with the Barbara tiny home, a custom creation named after its owner. "My big dream of a small home" is how Barbara referred to this mobile cabin made of wood and designed to enhance comfort above all.

One of the newest builds by the popular Treesign – Tiny Homes of Sweden, Barbara is also one of the biggest from this brand. With a total floorspace of 30 square meters (323 square feet), it's surpassed only by the Thea Tiny with 35 square meters (377 square feet). In Barbara's case, this includes a 20-square meter ground floor, with the rest divided between the two lofts, only one of which is configured as a bedroom.

Barbara doesn't put the spotlight on generous accommodation, yet it does wonders when it comes to storage. For a ten-meter-long (32.8-foot) house on wheels, this Swedish model packs massive storage and an interesting range of clever space-saving solutions, many of which are built in. Similar in appearance to a traditional wooden cabin, this tiny comes with all the classic living areas of a conventional home, plus the lovely perk of a built-in porch.

These types of porches add the advantage of a cozy outdoor spot (also protected against the elements) without compromising the home's mobility and without the hassle of having to attach an exterior deck once the home is set in place. Barbara can travel anywhere with its integrated porch and remains lightweight, easy-maintenance, and affordable.

This Swedish tiny also boasts a traditional entry. From the porch, guests are invited to step inside through a compact but well-outfitted hallway with a wardrobe and shoe storage. Right from the start, Barbara shows off its impressive storage capabilities. This is also a great feature to have in places with moodier weather, where you wouldn't want to bring dirt or wet clothes into the lounge area.

The bathroom is located opposite the wardrobe, behind a separate door. It comes with all the basic appliances and additional storage space. In the kitchen, a big, rustic wood-burning stove with an oven immediately catches the eye – the piece de resistance of this home's lovely cooking area. In small dwellings like this one, functional items often play a decorative role as well, and that's the case for this beautiful black stove, surrounded by neutral furniture in light tones.

The white waxed pine cabinets provide enough storage for a family kitchen, even though Barbara is a one-bedroom home. Amateur chefs would certainly not be disappointed by this kitchen's spaciousness and practical layout. One end of the countertop is extended in order to double as a breakfast bar with more storage underneath.

Still, there's enough room left to add various dining solutions in the area between the kitchen and the lounge – versatility is one of the main advantages of this practical layout. One of the reasons for that is there's no staircase for either of the lofts. This frees up a considerable amount of space, allowing a much more generous kitchen and overall flexibility.

A basic ladder is the only way to access Barbara's lofts; it's not the most comfortable way, but certainly the most practical. As a result, guests get to relax in a beautiful, cozy lounge that offers even more storage. This is one of the few tiny home lounges with such an impressive set of built-in cabinets while still boasting enough room for a classic sofa. And that's not all – two of the cubbies underneath the cabinetry are designed to double as a quirky, rustic coffee table. Just like the ladder, they can easily be stored away when not in use.

Barbara's storage capabilities aren't limited to its ground floor. Even though one of the lofts was specifically designed as a basic storage room for larger items, the loft bedroom also comes with its own easy-to-reach storage solution – personal items can be neatly kept inside the bed's headboard. This smart solution doesn't take up any of the loft's floorspace, allowing for a generous-sized bed.

Despite its rustic charm and abundant woodwork, this custom tiny home was equipped at high comfort standards with a focus on sustainability. An electric floor heating system was used to keep things cozy year-round, along with the rustic stove. A ventilation system with heat recovery also helps keep the costs to a minimum, as well as the 200-liter (52.8-gallon) water tank built into the kitchen.

The dreamy Barbara tiny home is worth more than its SEK 880,000 ($82,300) price tag. Becoming the owner of your dream home that's also an inspiration for generations to come and an example of sustainable living is something you can't put a price on.