9 Tiny Houses to Love on Instagram

In the past, we’ve seen how the tiny house movement is growing across the country and the world. We’ve also seen how these properties, in Southwest Florida and beyond, come in about every shape and size you can imagine. From super-tiny houses to modest and quaint homes, you can have your pick on a cost-effective budget. Best of all, if you want you can still have all the upgrades like top-of-the-line appliances. The movement also brings with it ideas about the effective use of space and aesthetics to give us a lifestyle based less on consuming and more on enjoying. And with today’s tiny house Instagram roundup, you’ll see just what we mean!

A Quaint and Beautiful Tiny House

For those of you who might think that tiny houses have to be on wheels, you’ll love this one. This one goes to show you that a house can be a home, no matter how tiny. It’s cute and lovely, not to mention that porch looks fantastic!

The Use of Space in Tiny Homes

This Instagram tiny house gives you a nice perspective on the use of space. Now, this home appears to be pretty small. Yet, you can see that even in this tiny space you can fit in all the basics.

Highlight the Most Important Things

I truly enjoy how this tiny home uses space to show off what’s important to this person: a little book nook. Through the effective use of space, this tiny home still makes room for what this person loves most in life.

The Space Beyond the Walls

Still, the tiny house movement is just as much about the space outside your home as inside. And you can see that perfectly with this home, nestled into the wooded property that these homeowners probably enjoy a great deal.

Your Design Choices

This one is another quaint cabin that caught my eye. If you haven’t yet seen A-frame houses, they are rather popular in the tiny house movement. But this is just one possibility among so many, from mobile tiny homes to hidden cabins.

Tiny Houses in Southwest Florida

So as your Southwest Florida real estate agent, you know I just had to share this one with you! This little community, located in Siesta Key, Florida, is SWFL’s own @tinyhousesiesta. Check out the photos, and I’m sure you’ll fall in love!

Old-World Minnesota Tiny Home

This one also caught my eye, because it’s a touch bigger than our other examples, showing you just how many possibilities there really are. I also like how it breaks the mold and goes for a look that’s not super contemporary nor cabin-style.

The Comforts of the Modern Age

However, if you want cutting-edge technology in your tiny home, you can have that too! This tiny home did exactly that with a wonderful row of solar panels to help with that energy bill.

Tiny Houses are about Big Lifestyles

Finally, I think this Instagram photo shows us what’s behind this growing movement: the desire to create lifestyles for ourselves that allow us to focus on what’s most important to us like family and friends. And as a Southwest Florida real estate agent, this sense of community and togetherness is what I love to help my clients attain, whether they want a tiny home or any option that works for them.

Are you interested in the tiny house movement? I’d love for you to share your thoughts in the comments!

Terry Records

Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service

Terry.Records@gmail.com

239-887-2163

 

5 Tiny Houses You Should See to Believe

 

Not long ago, we saw how the Tiny House Movement is a “big” trend in the United States. You can even find the idea spreading in countries throughout the world! And because this lifestyle is growing, we’re likely to see this movement stick around for years to come. In fact, from Fort Myers real estate to Sarasota properties and San Francisco homes to New York apartments, more and more people are choosing to express themselves in the size of their homes.

Well, to show just how diverse this trend is, we’ve put together this Pinterest list of tiny homes you simply have to see to believe. Now, for those of you who thought that tiny homes were confined to wheels, you’ll really enjoy many of these examples. And if you’re into home décor, design, and more, you’re in for a real treat. But no matter what, you’ll see exactly how the tiny house movement is only limited by our own creativity. Make sure you’re signed into Pinterest to get the full effect, and let’s get to it!

An A-Frame in the Woods

If this secluded cabin doesn’t defy your expectations for a tiny home, I don’t know what will! Warm, welcoming, and totally unique, it has a classic feel, but with a twist. I’m sure you can imagine that a weekend to yourself in this one would be very enjoyable.

A Clean Feel with a Touch of Darkness

Okay, let’s switch to something many of you may have envisioned when we were talking about tiny homes. This little house looks pretty straightforward from the outside, but inside… the contrast of the white and black make for an interesting pair, especially with the black stainless steel!

A Lakeside Retreat for this Tiny Home

Speaking of getting away, this tiny home looks to be about right. One thing that I love about this home is how bright and refreshing the main room is. Imagine having all those windows to let in the bright morning light! It really goes to show you that tiny homes can really have that extra touch of excellent design.

An Eye-Catching Property

This stunning tiny home is the right mix of hip and modern. It even has some really interesting industrial details that you’re sure to notice. But where this tiny home really shines is on the outside. With a paint choice that’s sure to get your attention and a classic look that generates interest, this tiny home would look good just about anywhere.

A Home that Incorporates Nature

This tiny home is sure to show you just how creative the tiny house movement really is. By seamlessly adding in a touch of nature, this home really stands out.  A little rustic, a little whimsical, and plenty… little! It proves that a tiny home can be whatever you imagine it as.

Do you have a question about the tiny house movement? Along with Southwest Florida real estate, it’s a subject I’m passionate about. Leave a comment and let’s talk!

Terry Records

Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service

Terry.Records@gmail.com

239-887-2163

 

 

5 Awesome Principles about the Tiny House Movement

Just recently, we explored some of the myths behind the tiny house movement. And many of you had some insightful comments that got me thinking even more. When it comes down to it, this movement highlights different trends and attitudes that have been developing across the globe. But at the same time, reading all your thoughts gave me perspective from the diverse areas we live in.

On that note and now that we’ve dispelled the myths, I thought how, together, we could dive in and capture what’s shaping the tiny house movement. From Southwest Florida to San Francisco, it’s clearly a development that has us re-thinking what we can call “home.” So, without further ado, here are 5 principles about the tiny house movement.

It’s about defining your lifestyle of simplicity

One thing I heard from several of you is how the tiny home lifestyle can be as basic as you need. For some home buyers, that might mean a stripped down, minimalist lifestyle. For others, it might mean a smaller home where they can showcase their elegant decorating sense. Tiny homes allow you to define what simplicity means for your life.

The tiny house movement comes in all shapes and sizes

After all, what’s right for a family of 4 in North Carolina might be totally different from the lifestyle a young professional couple needs in San Diego. And that’s perfectly okay! Just like you can define how you embrace simplicity in your tiny home, you also can choose whether that means an A-frame cabin in the woods or an ultra-modern pre-fab house.

Millennials are especially attracted to the movement

Because the tiny house movement is, at its heart, about learning to live with less for your lifestyle, it also means Millennials are interested in the trend. In fact, all you have to do is ask one question when you talk to a young home buyer to see what I mean. When you ask, “have you heard of the tiny house movement?” you’re almost certain to get a positive response.

You can raise a family in a tiny home

It might seem unimaginable to consider a family of 4 in a small airstream. But because we’ve seen how tiny homes are all about diverse choices and choosing your lifestyle, you can see how there’s nothing wrong with raising a family in a tiny home. In fact, can you believe that this family of 4 made it happen in just about a 200 square foot tiny home!?

It’s really fun to browse the creativity online

Another awesome principle of the tiny house movement is how easy it is to find them online. And it’s not hard to imagine why with examples like that 200 square foot home. The movement is defined by creativity, and people are very eager to share that creativity that is transforming lives everywhere.

But I want to hear more from you. What do you think defines the tiny house movement? What do you love best about it when it comes to real estate?

Terry Records

Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service

Terry.Records@gmail.com

239-887-2163

 

5 Myths About the Tiny House Movement

While it’s still growing, the Tiny House Movement has been picking up steam in the past decade. And when you see some of the homes, you may be surprised. In addition to incorporating interesting design, they also capture an alternative way of life that is appealing to more and more Americans. Yet, there are several myths that have persisted about this trend. As we’re about to find out, the movement is bigger than any one-size-fits all approach.

A Tiny House Must be on Wheels

Even though some tiny home models may be on wheels, there’s nothing that says they can’t be more permanent structures. In fact, while you may want a home that allows you to travel more, there are numerous tiny homes that are designed to stay put in paradises like Southwest Florida.

Every Model is Cheaply Made

With a strong sense of DIY and financial freedom, the tiny house movement can give the perception that it’s all about cheap. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the movement is all about saving in one category, so you can enjoy another that you value more. For example, there’s nothing that says you can’t put a tiny home on a lovely piece of property with a waterfront view.

Tiny Homes are Too Tiny to Live In

Because everyone’s lifestyle is different, it’s impossible to say whether a home is “too tiny” or not. After all, what may be true for one family might be completely different for another. And as this movement has grown, it has shown that “tiny” can be just as much a great home as a huge home.

Most Communities Ban Tiny Houses from their Area

Although you’ll want to understand your area’s laws and codes, many communities welcome tiny homes. In fact, right here in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral changed some of the coding regarding home size. And as the movement grows even more, it’s likely that more cities will update their standards to match changing lifestyles.

Tiny houses are always off-the-grid

Sure, if you have a tiny home, you might be particularly conscious of your environmental impact. Maybe you even want solar panels and your own well. Still, many tiny homes are fully connected to the grid and may even be in major metropolitan areas.

Are you a local in Southwest Florida interested in a tiny home? I love to talk about the options in our area! Send me an email and let’s discover what’s right for you.

Terry Records

Broker/Owner

Records Results Real Estate

Residential Sales and Property Management Service

Terry.Records@gmail.com

239-887-2163

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