By Kayla Flournoy

Tiny home popularity has spiked in the last decade, becoming an increasingly favorite living space. There are many reasons why people are leaning toward that option, and there are also others who are totally against the idea itself. What do you lean toward? I want to hear your thoughts after this article, maybe they’ve changed, or perhaps I’ve pushed you farther into your decision than previously. Let’s get started!

 More than half of Americans claim that they wouldn’t mind living in a tiny home and for a good reason. The cost of buying a home has skyrocketed recently, and most people aren’t looking to spend all that money just yet. It’s a fact that tiny homes are cheaper than your average home. Your savings account would take a hit, but not as big as if you bought a house at market value, which most people look for. And imagine all that heating and air costs you’d be paying in a larger home during the summer and winter; now envision that cut in half. Still not sold? 

More quality time with your family. There, I said it. That’s something most parents want more of in life but rarely get. It would be hard to miss family members with less square footage, and growing closer would be much easier than being in a larger home. Now I’m not talking about being shoulder to shoulder with someone else at all times, the space is not that tight, and there would be less clutter! Who doesn’t love less clutter? It’s more likely to downgrade things with less space before settling into a tiny home, which calls for less mess. Did I mention it’s half the mess to clean up also? Less square footage equals fewer things to dirty up!

Most people find comfort in finding a piece of land they fall in love with and placing a tiny home on it, but that’s the catch. You are buying land. Yes, the cost of the tiny house itself is cheaper than the standard pricing of a home; you have to calculate the price of land into that total. Some claim to be able to do this and more and still be under the price of a house that already has land and furniture inside, but some are skeptical. Who can blame them?  

Another con, people point out downsizing, and depending on what you had before, it could be a lot. The biggest concern most individuals have about tiny homes is the size because while it is perfect for a couple or a small family of three, it can be a hassle for families of more significant numbers. Don’t get me wrong, people can and have made it work and made life look stunning while doing it, but that’s not always the case with everyone. Some find the smaller space more constricting, while others see it as cozy. It’s all about the person’s perspective. 

What are your thoughts? Are tiny homes worth the popularity or not? In my opinion, I’d find a tiny house to be peaceful and cozy. Being able to pick the land you want and build the home of your dream to your liking has always been something that I’d love, but would you?