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16 Prefab Tiny Homes You Can Build Yourself in a Matter of Hours

Some don't even require power tools!

By Medgina Saint-Elien, Ellen McAlpine and Jessica Cherner
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It's official: The one thing your backyard's missing is a prefab tiny home. It might sound like a pricey and involved project, but tiny houses that are affordable and easy to build abound on Amazon. No matter what your aesthetic—cottagecore, mod, or colonial—there's an Amazon home for you. You can choose from a wide variety of design layouts too, from a backyard tiny house for multigenerational living to a modern outdoor guest house, gym, or work-from-home space.

The second-best thing about an Amazon home (aside from the reasonable price) is the speed. Your tiny piece of heaven can arrive in under a month! Good luck finding a contractor who can match that. Fast shipping paired with the best online sales is a major win in our book.

Whether you're a DIY pro or a crafting novice, you won't have any trouble constructing these tiny houses, which kind of serve as your own custom dream house. Plus, is there anything better than enjoying something you actually made yourself? We think not.

  • Classic

    Under $2,000 Storage Unit

    Arrow Shed Classic

    $1,599 at Amazon
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  • Greenhouse

    Backyard Greenhouse

    Amerlife Greenhouse

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  • Hudson Wooden Storage Shed

    Under $5,000 Barn

    Handy Home Products Hudson Wooden Storage Shed

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  • Tremont Storage Shed

    Attractive Storage Shed

    Suncast Tremont Storage Shed

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  • Arlington Storage Shed Kit

    Best Design

    Best Barns Inc. Arlington Storage Shed Kit

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If you have big plans to use the unit for more than storage, check your local zoning guidelines and restrictions. Some of the kits include insulation, windows, locked doors, and flooring. To make your shopping experience as seamless as possible, we listed the specifics, including dimensions, materials, and benefits. Below, check out 14 charming tiny houses, storage sheds and greenhouses you'll be proud to own.

Under $2,000 Storage Unit

Arrow Shed Classic

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Classic
Under $2,000 Storage Unit

Arrow Shed Classic

Now 20% Off
$1,599 at Amazon
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Pros
  • Doors are easy to attach a lock to
  • Great for storage
  • Material helps prevent rust and corrosion from weather
Cons
  • No windows

With sturdy galvanized steel walls, this prefab shed is durable and has an industrial design that makes for a great DIY storage unit. The doors are designed so that you can easily padlock them and it comes in a steel grey color or a fun bright blue. It works best as a storage space or work shed, and will help keep your backyard a bit more organized.

Dimensions16' W x 12' D x 8' H
MaterialAlloy steel
Backyard Greenhouse

Amerlife Greenhouse

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Greenhouse
Backyard Greenhouse

Amerlife Greenhouse

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Pros
  • Vents allow for proper air flow
  • Built in gutter system
Cons
  • Boxes might not arrive in the same shipment

Open up the two sliding doors of this greenhouse and enjoy all your plants and flowers. The greenhouse is weather-resistant so it should withstand summer storms, and it has a built-in gutter system for proper drainage. There are also four vents in the tiny house so your plants will get proper air flow.

Dimensions12' W x 10' D x 10' H
MaterialPolycarbonate panels, black powered coating aluminum
Hours to Assemble8
Under $5,000 Barn

Handy Home Products Hudson Wooden Storage Shed

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Hudson Wooden Storage Shed
Under $5,000 Barn

Handy Home Products Hudson Wooden Storage Shed

Now 19% Off
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Pros
  • Wide doors for easy move in and out
  • Comes in a range of sizes to fit your backyard
Cons
  • Shingles must be purchased separately

This farmhouse-style shed comes in four different sizes and has the option to arrive with or without a floor. Its extra wide doors will be particularly handy if you're using this as a storage shed for furniture.

Dimensions12' W x 24' D x 11' H
MaterialEngineered wood, alloy steel
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Attractive Storage Shed

Suncast Tremont Storage Shed

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Tremont Storage Shed
Attractive Storage Shed

Suncast Tremont Storage Shed

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Pros
  • Skylights to let in natural light
  • Weighs under 500 lbs.
Cons
  • A garden shed rather than a tiny home

Another shed option that can double as a mini craft studio or just hide all of the things you don't want laying around in the garage, this storage house has a durable floor that's built to withstand heavy objects coming in and out. The ceiling has strategically placed skylights that allow natural light to come in, which is especially nice throughout warmer months.

Best Design

Best Barns Inc. Arlington Storage Shed Kit

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Arlington Storage Shed Kit
Best Design

Best Barns Inc. Arlington Storage Shed Kit

Pros
  • Spacious storage loft
  • Sturdy, weather-resistant build
Cons
  • No built-in ventilation
  • Floor is not included

Finally, your colonial dreams can come true! This charming unit features gable windows, double doors, and a full second-floor loft with four to six feet of headroom. The light fixtures, paint, and shingles are not included, but that's an opportunity to put your own stamp on the place. You can easily personalize it by adding a few design features to your shopping cart.

Dimensions12' W x 20' L
MaterialsWood, alloy steel
Most Customizable

Handy Home Manhattan

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Most Customizable

Handy Home Manhattan

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Pros
  • Curbside delivery
  • Barn doors make it an excellent garage space
Cons
  • Not available in Florida
  • Paint, shingles and floor are not included

The 8-foot wide doors of this tiny home open up and leave ample room for the prefab to be used as a garage, studio or shed. You'll have to add a floor yourself, and unfortunately paint and shingles aren't included either, but that leaves lots of room for customization. You can even adapt the side door and windows to be exactly where you want them for a one-of-a-kind design.

Dimensions13' W x 24.5' L x 10' H
MaterialWood
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Best Sunroom

Purple Leaf Hardtop Gazebo House Backyard

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Hardtop Gazebo House Backyard
Best Sunroom

Purple Leaf Hardtop Gazebo House Backyard

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Pros
  • Fade and rust resistant
  • Five-year warranty on roof
  • Roof design helps prevent flooding
Cons
  • Requires several people for assembly

This may not be a prefab tiny home you'd actually want to live in because the walls are, well, nonexistent, but if you're in hot pursuit of a summer escape, you've found it. This affordable gazebo is big enough to fit a hot tub, an outdoor sofa and chairs, or an al fresco dining set, so it's as useful as a new addition. The sturdy steel roof features gutters to help prevent flooding.

Dimensions12' W x 10' D x 9' H
MaterialAluminum, manufactured wood
Under $1,000 Storage Unit

FAMIROSA Garden Storage Shed

Garden Storage Shed
Under $1,000 Storage Unit

FAMIROSA Garden Storage Shed

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Pros
  • Comes in a range of sizes
  • Sliding doors for quick and easy access
Cons
  • Design is more industrial than other options

Though this technically a tiny 'house,' it's a sleek looking shed that can be used to store lawn mowers and garden tools, pool toys and floats, and more. The design of the shed includes vents in both the front and back of the tiny home, allowing for proper ventilation for the items you choose to store inside.

Dimensions8' W x 12' D x 5' H
MaterialWood, alloy steel
Best Shed

Best Barns Inc. Fairview Wood Shed Kit

Fairview Wood Shed Kit
Best Shed

Best Barns Inc. Fairview Wood Shed Kit

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Pros
  • Made of sturdy materials
  • Includes two types of doors and flooring
Cons
  • Does not include windows or roof shingles

This cozy shed isn't technically a prefab tiny home, but it certainly looks like one. If you're feeling creative, transforming it into a livable mini house just may be the perfect project. The shell's solid, with metal trusses and wood siding. The interior? Totally up to you.

Dimensions12' W x 16' D x 12' H
MaterialWood, engineered wood, resin
Hours to Assemble72
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Best For Entertaining

Purple Leaf Sun Room

Sun Room
Best For Entertaining

Purple Leaf Sun Room

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Pros
  • Lots of windows
  • Comes with outdoor lights
  • Great for outdoor entertaining
Cons
  • Requires several people for assembly

The plethora of windows in this backyard tiny home let in loads of sunlight for you to enjoy through all seasons. You can use it as a studio or keep a table and chairs inside for outdoor entertaining. The front and back walls feature sliding doors you can keep open or closed depending on the weather.

Dimensions14' W x 12' D x 10' H
MaterialAluminum, Wood, Alloy Steel
Best Windows

Handy Home Products Windemere

Windemere
Best Windows

Handy Home Products Windemere

Pros
  • 11 included windows
  • Includes built-in shelves
  • Elegant roof with overhang
  • Pre-primed wood for durability
Cons
  • Labor intensive

This elegant tiny house looks like it belongs on the shores of Cape Cod. It's also quite easy to assemble, with precut wood and two sets of operable windows. Paint the siding crisp white or classic navy to bring that New England beach aesthetic to your backyard.

Dimensions10' W X 12' D X 10'' H
MaterialsSolid manufactured wood
Best Entryway

Lifetime Lifetime

Lifetime
Best Entryway

Lifetime Lifetime

Pros
  • Weather resistant
  • Generous size
  • Shatter-resistant windows
Cons
  • Foundation not included
  • Not easy to assemble

This multipurpose unit is ideal for teenagers who insist on having their own space. The kit includes a shelving system—just add their favorite books or plants—and shatter-resistant windows for maximum volume. The door opening is extra wide for moving in furniture (or a drum kit). You'll want a helper to assemble it. They might want to pitch in this time.

Dimensions11' W x 18' D x 9.3' H
MaterialPolyethylene, alloy steel
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Best Greenhouse

Little Cottage Company Colonial Gable Greenhouse

Colonial Gable Greenhouse
Best Greenhouse

Little Cottage Company Colonial Gable Greenhouse

Pros
  • Arrives precut and primed
  • Unique Dutch door
  • Multiple sizes available
Cons
  • Wood can warp in high humidity and heat

Attention, plant parents: It's time to get the greenhouse your trees, shrubs, and flowers deserve. Though this isn't exactly what comes to mind when we picture a traditional greenhouse (or a mini home, for that matter), we're loving how the Dutch door and crisp white color instantly add charm to your outdoor space. It also comes pre-cut, primed, and ready to be painted.

Dimensions8' W x 8' D x 10' H
MaterialsPolycarbonate, wood
Best Durable

YardCraft Fairmont

Fairmont
Best Durable

YardCraft Fairmont

Pros
  • Weather resistant
  • Includes trim and shutters
  • Handcrafted vents with screens
Cons
  • Shingles not included

Once this prefab find goes up, it's not coming down. All of the wood dip-treated, which is a technique to help preserve it, and it's weather resistant. The screened windows with shutters let fresh air in and keep leaves and dirt out. It makes a sturdy mini garage, shed, or even tiny house.

Dimensions10' W x 18' D
MaterialSolid wood, manufactured wood
Best Affordable

Handy Home Products Rookwood

Rookwood
Best Affordable

Handy Home Products Rookwood

Pros
  • Extra-wide doors
  • Ready to paint
  • 15-year warranty for materials
Cons
  • Shingles not included

For under $3,000, your partner can finally get the extra space they've been praying for. This barn-style unit comes in multiple sizes and is available with or without flooring for anyone with their own top-down DIY plans. The pre-primed wood is treated to protect against decay and unwelcome pests.

Dimensions18' L x 11' W x 9.5' H
MaterialsWood, Alloy steel
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Best Shape

Outdoor Living Today Penthouse Garden

Penthouse Garden
Best Shape

Outdoor Living Today Penthouse Garden

Pros
  • Includes windows, floor, roof shingles, and double doors
  • Cedar adds fresh, natural scent
  • Wood comes preassembled into panels
Cons
  • Door lock and keys are not included

It may not be on the top floor of a skyscraper, but this stylish prefab tiny home definitely lives up to its high-class name. From the unique facade to the French doors and sweet flower boxes, there are a lot of features that make this unit, which comes with panelized assembly pieces that are all precut, one of our favorites.

Dimensions14' W x 10' D x 9' H
MaterialCedar

Should you buy a tiny house on Amazon?

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According to the thousands of reviews we've seen online, an Amazon home is worth considering if you want to build a tiny house to your backyard. There are plenty of options available for those serious about this type of dream space, and shopper comments suggest the retailer is reliable.

Is it cheaper to build or buy?

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In many cases, it's more affordable to go the DIY route and build a tiny house yourself. However, your time is also valuable, so if there's an option to have a trained professional do it in less time, you may consider it worth the money.

Additionally, keep an eye out for container or prefab homes that arrive already assembled. Some even include appliances and air-conditioning! That could cut your overall costs considerably.

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Why trust us?

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House Beautiful's shopping editors always appreciate amazing deals, which is why these prefab tiny houses caught our attention. Even if they're not fully functioning homes, the extra square footage you get definitely makes them worth exploring.

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Medgina Saint-Elien
Senior Market and Partnerships Editor

Medgina Saint-Elien covers everything your home needs. She writes about exciting new product launches, hands-on reviews, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. In overseeing key HB editorial franchises, including the Live Better Awards, Saint-Elien champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industries. In addition to House Beautiful, her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more. Outside of work, the writer and poet can be found documenting her travels on social media and saving memes for future use.

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Commerce Editor

Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools. 

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Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.

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