8 beautiful micro-homes that re-think traditional living spaces

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The 20K homes at Serenbe in northwestern Georgia.

If you're looking to scale down, a tiny house could be your next dream home.

An increasing number of start-ups are creating designs for micro-homes, which they claim re-think traditional living spaces.

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There are numerous benefits to living in tiny houses - they're easy to manage and have a small energy footprint. The limited square footage also encourages residents to keep only the possessions that bring them joy, À la Marie Kondo.

Here are eight manufacturers making immaculately designed tiny homes that measure under 500 square feet.