7 of the World’s Most Mind-Blowing Houses: Artistic or Atrocious?

Are you dreaming of a home like no other? Maybe one with walls made of foam? How about a pyramid 37 stories above Seattle, or even a spaceship? Every homebuyer wants to find the perfect home, one that fits all of their personal quirks and dreams, and not everyone is hoping for four walls, a foundation, and a picket fence. We’ve identified some of the most unique homes in the world and imagined who the perfect homeowners would be. Which one would you choose to live in?

House Built Upside Down | Crazy House

This charming, two-story home in Szymbark, Poland, is perfect for sailors, ship captains, and other people with strong stomachs and a solid set of sea legs. Direct entrance to the second floor and ceiling-mounted furniture and appliances offer limitless floor space.

Image: Ken Gordon, Scotland

Mollusk Mojo

Colorful Snail-Shaped Home | Crazy House

Although construction proceeded at a snail’s pace (it took 10 years to build), this colorful five-story house in Sofia, Bulgaria, was finally completed in 2009 by its contractor/owner. It’s built with lightweight concrete on a wire frame, and we’ll assume it complies with all regulations — a reminder to always check your local building codes before beginning any project of your own.

Image: Robert Holbach

Mushroom House

Mushroom House in an Ohio Suburb | Crazy House

Great for environmentalists, Smurf fans, and fungi-lovers, this one-bedroom bungalow in Ohio has eye-catching additions composed of wood, colored glass, seashells, and other organic materials. Make an earth-friendly statement in this eye-catching piece of real estate.

Image: Liz Foreman for HouseLogic

Tumbleweed House

Tiny House on Wheels | Crazy House

Easily located anywhere with an accessible road, these pint-sized abodes provide all the comforts of a home with no geographic restrictions or foundation. Perfect for traveling salespeople, oft-visiting mothers-in-law, and nature lovers.

Image: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Top of the Smith Tower

Home in the Top Belfry of Smith Tower | Crazy House

This landmark, pyramid-shaped property in Seattle caters to high-flying tightrope walkers, fearless window washers, and lighthouse operators. Get an unrivaled view of the city, the privacy and security of 462 vertical feet, and the feeling of being a pharaoh.

Image: www.belfrydispatch.com

Foam House

The Ensculptic Foam House in Minneapolis | Crazy House

Aspiring cave-dwellers will love this curvilinear, two-bedroom, three-bath house made of polyurethane. Set in rural Minnesota, its lack of right angles is perfect for fans of 1970s chic. Exact square footage: too hard to calculate.

Image: ensculptic.com

Futuro Flying Saucer

Texas Futuro Home Looks Like a Space Ship | Crazy House

For those who never felt at home on this planet but still love earthly amenities, this sci-fi home has a fireplace to keep cozy in every “room.” Use its Texas location or move it to your back yard.

Image: R. Steven Rainwater via Flickr

Still a Traditionalist?

Traditional Suburban Split-Level Home | Crazy House

Did none of these fit your fancy? You can give your existing property eye-catching flair without going so far as to move into a spaceship, just as there are ways to save money on energy without living in a one-room house on a Beijing street. With a little time and elbow grease, any home can become a standout.

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