Could you go tiny?

Bigger isn’t always better, according to the tiny house craze sweeping the country. From farmhouse to modern to craftsman, tiny homes come in all shapes, sizes, and styles and have become highly popular with environmentally-friendly millennials. Most of these smaller homes are 1,000 sq. ft. or less and are either mobile or permanent residences. Whether you love this idea or hate it, the tiny house movement definitely comes with some pros and cons.
 

Some of the pros about going tiny are:

• Save Money!
• Less Commitment
• Lots of Customization
• Use of higher quality materials
• Mobility
• Less to clean and maintain
• More environmentally friendly
• Energy efficient – Can easily use solar power
• Easy to heat and cool
• Embraces the minimalist and “back to basics” lifestyle
• Convenience
• Ability to live off the grid

And some of the cons of shrinking down:

• Limited Space
• Have to have land
• Hard on relationships
• Legal regulations change state by state
• The possibility of needing a large truck to town the home
• Lack of privacy
• Less storage means more trips to the store
• No room for visiting guests
• Less room for hobbies and exercise
• Zoning issues for non-permanent structures

At America’s Best House Plans, we have hundreds of house plans under 1,000 sq. ft. Explore some of our more popular small house plans to find your favorite tiny house:

Below 400 sq. ft.:

Small House Plan 034-00174

Below 600 sq. ft.:

Vacation Plan 034-00178

Under 800 sq. ft.:

Country 5633-00322

Under 1,000 sq. ft.:

Bungalow 009-00121

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