This tiny guest home is bursting with rustic charm

Dubbed the Dry Creek Guest House, the tiny retreat has classic wood panelling, a small front porch (with a swing!), and a metal roof that’s mimicked in the awning.

Inside, the open layout makes the house feel much larger than it actually is. The timber frame was salvaged from the original house, and Heritage Restorations installed the antique hardwood flooring and the spiral staircase.

Here’s a closer look at the kitchen. Although it’s modern with a full-size fridge and stove, we love how it still looks rustic because of the mossy green cabinets, butcher block countertops, and the school house-style pendant light.

Although the house is only 336-square-feet, there’s plenty of room for a living area (with sofa and desk), as well as a four-seater kitchen table. If the homeowners loved entertaining, they could easily fit a large table instead. But what’s our favourite element of this space? The wagon wheel chandelier of course!

Up in the loft area, there are two double beds for guests. The ceiling is covered in natural wood panels and features rough-hewn beams.

The salvaged wood flooring continues in the bathroom (we might opt for tile here instead), and the vanity is made of the same cabinetry as in the kitchen.