This tiny home proves bold design can make small spaces feel warm and truly personal.
As tiny living continues to grow in popularity, small homes now come in every shape, size, and style imaginable. Some lean toward clean minimalism and quiet neutral tones, while others fully embrace color, texture, and personality. The Knoll, a tiny house on wheels built by Backcountry Tiny Homes, falls firmly into the second category—and it does it beautifully.
Many tiny homes rely on white walls, soft neutrals, and simple decor to make the interior feel larger and calmer. While that approach works, it can also leave homes feeling a little too plain or predictable. The Knoll shows that even a compact layout can feel rich, warm, and full of life with the right design choices.
Built by the Hampstead, New Hampshire company, this latest custom project was created for an owner who clearly wasn’t afraid of bright colors, layered textures, and expressive decor. The entire interior feels alive with bold artwork, patterned pillows, cozy fabrics, and plenty of greenery, creating a home that feels truly lived-in and personal.
The Knoll is a gooseneck tiny home set on a triple-axle trailer. It measures 38 feet long and 10 feet wide, giving it a fairly generous footprint for full-time living. Outside, it features a modern two-tone design with blue-gray metal siding paired with sage green board-and-batten accents. A bright red front door adds a playful contrast, while white-trimmed windows bring in plenty of natural light.
Step inside, and the first thing you notice is the energy. This home feels cheerful from every angle. But beyond the colorful styling, it was also designed for practical everyday living. The layout includes an open living room, a full kitchen with dining space, a gooseneck master bedroom, a secondary loft for guests or storage, and a modern bathroom with a washer/dryer setup.
The front door opens directly into the living room, which is probably the boldest space in the house. There’s a bright orange L-shaped sofa covered in colorful pillows, a tall bookshelf nearby, and an entertainment center with room for a TV. Near the entrance, there’s also a two-door closet, with playful decorative birdhouses mounted along the side.
White board-and-batten walls, natural wood accents, and stained knotty pine ceilings create a soft neutral background that allows the colorful decor to stand out. Framed artwork of different sizes and potted plants cover the walls, turning the room from simply functional into somthing much more expressive.
The kitchen carries the same lively energy. It mixes modern rustic style with hunter green cabinets, wood-look countertops, and a gray tile backsplash. The L-shaped layout makes excellent use of space while still allowing for full-size appliances and plenty of storage.
It includes a full gas range, a 10-cubic-foot refrigerator with freezer, a stainless steel sink with a touchless pull-down faucet, plus practical features like open shelving, a dish rack, and a magnetic knife holder. A built-in breakfast bar with two stools adds dining space, while extra storage underneath helps keep things tidy. There’s also a separate pantry area with a microwave nook for even better organization.
From the kitchen, a narrow hallway leads up to the gooseneck section, where the main bedroom is located. It’s technically loft-style, reached by stairs with built-in storage, but unlike many lofts, this one actually allows you to stand up and move around comfortably.
The room fits a queen-size bed along with a desk and chair, making it suitable for a work-from-home setup. The bedroom contines the same warm style, with light wood finishes on the walls and ceiling, colorful bedding, and a red-stained wooden chair adding a strong visual accent.
The Knoll also includes a second loft, located right beside the main sleeping area rather than at the opposite end of the house. It’s accessed by a few small steps and offers limited headroom, but it works well for guests, children, or extra storage.
It can fit a small sofa, a twin mattress, and even a few bookshelves. Additional sleeping space is also available downstairs, since the living room sofa converts into a sleeper for one or two guests.
Below this second loft is the bathroom, which is surprisingly well-equipped for a tiny home. It includes a large walk-in shower, an incinerating toilet, a vanity sink, and the washer/dryer setup. Open shelves above the laundry area and a dedicated cabinet for the water heater help maximize every inch of available space.
Like most Backcountry Tiny Homes builds, The Knoll is fully customizable depending on the buyer’s style and needs. The fully finished turnkey version starts at $162,950. Buyers can also order it as a shell for $81,475 or choose an unfurnished version priced at $155,250.