Home Tour: Cozy Oceanside Charm in Only 800 Sq. Feet

An 800-square-foot home isn't for everyone. But this diminutive charmer shows that for a growing segment of the population, a small home may be the perfect fit.

Small Home, Big on Style

People yearning for a simple, uncluttered, and economical life may find a tiny home to be just the right size for their needs. At only 800 square feet, this one-bedroom, one-bath house on Martha's Vineyard proves that building small doesn't have to mean skimping on style or quality craftsmanship.

Appropriate to the oceanside setting, cedar shingles adorn the exterior walls and roof, giving the home a natural, warm feeling at first sight. This house gains distinction from the eyebrow dormer that rises above the doors to the living room. To invest classic design into this home, such elements as columns, a round window, and shingle siding were included.