![Drawing influence from the Californian coast, this modern tiny house showcases naturally-stained cedar siding and a standing-seam metal roof. #ModernTinyHouse #TinyHouseIdeas #TinyHouseArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #TinyHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-wood-tiny-house-architecture-120919-1148-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
British firm Koto, has unveiled their first US collaboration with US startup, Abodu, which resulted in them designing modern tiny backyard homes and guest houses.
Drawing influence from the Californian coast, the tiny house showcases naturally-stained cedar siding and a standing-seam metal roof.
![Tiny House Ideas - Drawing influence from the Californian coast, this modern tiny house showcases naturally-stained cedar siding and a standing-seam metal roof. #ModernTinyHouse #TinyHouseIdeas #TinyHouseArchitecture #TinyHouseDesign #TinyHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-wood-tiny-house-architecture-120919-1148-02-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
There’s 500 square feet (46sqm) of interior space, that feels larger than it is due to the cathedral ceilings that measure in at 11.5 ft tall.
A 3 panel folding door connects the interior to the outdoor space, while just inside the door is a small dining area with a bench that runs the length of the wall.
![Tiny House Ideas - This modern tiny house has a 3 panel folding door that connects the interior to the outdoor space, while just inside the door is a small dining area with a bench that runs the length of the wall. #TinyHouseIdeas #ModernTinyHouse #TinyHouseDining #TinyHouseSeating](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-tiny-house-dining-room-built-in-bench-120919-1149-03-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
The dining area shares the space with the living room, that’s been simply furnished with a couch, a floating wood shelf, and some built-in shelves.
![Tiny House Ideas - This modern tiny house features a living room that's been simply furnished with a couch, a floating wood shelf, and some built-in shelves. #TinyHouseDesign #TinyHouseIdeas #TinyHouse #TinyLivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-tiny-house-living-room-120919-1149-04-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
The kitchen doubles as a hallway to the bedroom and bathroom, while the black cabinets contrast the light walls and white quartz countertops, and complement the black window frames.
![Tiny House Ideas - In this modern tiny house, the kitchen doubles as a hallway to the bedroom and bathroom, while the black cabinets contrast the light walls and white quartz countertops, and complement the black window frames. #TinyHouseKitchen #ModernKitchen #BlackKitchen #SmallKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-tiny-house-kitchen-design-120919-1149-05-800x1143.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
In the bedroom, a vertical window draws the eye upwards, making the space feel open and bright. Storage has been added underneath the bed, a must-have for a tiny home.
![Tiny House Ideas - In this modern tiny house, a vertical window in the bedroom draws the eye upwards, making the space feel open and bright. #TinyHouseDesign #TinyHouseBedroom #GuestHouse #BedroomDesign #ModernBedroom #Windows](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-tiny-house-minimalist-bedroom-120919-1150-06-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
In the ensuite bathroom, a glass shower door allows light to travel through to the shower, while beside the toilet are more built-in shelves.
![Tiny House Ideas - In the ensuite bathroom of this tiny house, a glass shower door allows light to travel through to the shower, while beside the toilet are built-in shelves. #TinyHouseIdeas #TinyHouseBathroom #ModernBathroom #SmallBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-tiny-house-bathroom-walk-in-shower-120919-1150-07-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Joe Fletcher
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