A boat architect modeled his 250-square-foot tiny home after a lunar lander and it's just as cool as it sounds

Hughes got the idea to build his lander home 10 years ago, when his daughter attended space camp at Seattle's Museum of Flight. Hughes sketched a lunar lander for her, and she ended up getting it signed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise.

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Hughes wanted to honor that era of wonder and space exploration with his tiny home. Mid-century touches and color schemes are found inside.

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He positioned the 3,000-pound, hexagon-shaped home on the Columbia River bank in Central Washington, aiming to make as little impact on the environment as possible.

And inside, it's as quaint and cozy as you'd expect.

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On the lower level is the bedroom, with enough room for two to sleep comfortably.

The main level has a kitchen and storage space.

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Hughes transformed his first sailboat into the dining table that's in the breakfast nook.

Just next to that is a small bathroom, which holds a toilet with a super-slim tank only three inches deep.

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And a geodesic dome tops the lunar lander abode.

Hughes applied his expertise in structural stability throughout the home. He designed the insulation panels, covered floors and walls with epoxy paint, rendering the space dry and mold-free, and coated ladder throngs in nonskid paint.

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As a result, the home is durable and perfect for a short getaway. Still, any longer than a few days in this ersatz lander, and he might get a better sense for what it's like to live inside a tin can.