It?s true that tiny houses can sometimes feel confining, a fact that?s magnified when they?re set in places that get sweltering hot during the summer. Air circulation, insulation and clever floor plans and storage solutions are the key to making a small space work in a state like Texas, where temperatures often reach well over 100 degrees during the day. One interior designer has found a way to not only configure a comfortable space using unconventional materials, but also decorate it with a refreshing blend of mid-century modern and bohemian styles, adding pops of color and unexpected accents throughout the home.

Kim Lewis of the firm VAGABOND calls this 380-square-foot dwelling in Austin ?mid-century meets Marfa style,? which infuses the micro home before you even step through the door. A set of colorfully painted wooden steps lead up to an elevated wraparound deck, which hugs the base of two gooseneck trailers. The trailers are positioned at a 90-degree angle to each other with a breezeway in between, promoting air circulation and creating a network of indoor/outdoor spaces that encourage connection to the outdoors.
The space between the trailers is covered with a roof and equipped with a ceiling fan as an ideal place to cool off and enjoy the fresh air. A built-in bench offers seating for humans, with cut-outs beneath creating shaded spaces for their furry friends to relax. The same patterned trellis that disguises the bases of the trailers outside continues through...