OUR TINY HOUSE

A Huge Trend Explained in Simple Terms.

 

You might have heard about the tiny-house movement unless you’ve been living in a sensory deprivation tank. It’s invading all corners of the U.S. But you still might wonder: What is it? Sure, they’re cute, but how small are these diminutive dwellings? How did the whole tiny-house concept come about, and why is Living Little expanding in popularity?

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What is a tiny house, and just how tiny is it?

Typically, tiny homes are between 100 and 400 square feet. While there isn’t a set standard, our tiny house rarely exceeds 500 square feet. Beyond that size, they’re merely, um, small.

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How did the tiny-house movement start?

Multiple factors fueled the growth of the miniature-house movement. As thousands of people lost their homes due to unemployment or foreclosure during the 2007–08 financial crisis, many turned to tiny homes as an affordable alternative to traditional houses.

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Those looking to shrink their carbon footprint also found living in these cozy quarters energy-efficient, saving a bundle on utilities. Other tiny-house owners, hoping to streamline their lives, were lured by the prospect of shedding most of their belongings and living a simpler lifestyle in a smaller space, sometimes even in an off-the-grid setting.

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How much does a tiny house cost?

Like a regular-size house, costs vary depending on the materials used and customizations added to the space. And, like its bigger counterparts, this housing category has a wide price spectrum.

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Tiny homes can cost as little as $15,000 if you’re salvaging materials and putting your DIY skills to the test. This type of house can also set buyers back as much as $80,000 to $100,00, depending on how tricked-out the space ends up being.

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Made-to-order, our steel tiny homes can average between $65,00 and $90,000—still cheaper than the median price for a new, contractor-built, single-family house in 2015, which was $343,600, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So, tiny living typically amounts to smaller spending.

 

Is tiny-house living for you?

Deciding to swap your deluxe kitchen and bonus room for a truly tiny abode is a big decision you shouldn’t make lightly. The idea of reducing your living expenses—mortgage, utility costs, lawn maintenance, and every other expense associated with owning a big(ger) house—is appealing, but there are a few factors that can make moving into an RV-size tiny home more challenging.

If you’re considering this dramatic downsizing, let’s break down some of the basics to see if this type of house - Or hunters even a compost toilet and loft bed included—is really for you.