# Cavernous Tiny Dwellings The 'Coastal Craftsman' Fits a Spacious Interior Into a Compact Structure By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavernous-tiny-dwelling References: [dwell](https://www.dwell.com/article/this-tiny-trailer-home-boasts-soothing-beach-vibes-19043476) & [handcraftedmovement](http://handcraftedmovement.com/coastalcraftsman/) The 'Coastal Craftsman' is a tiny dwelling that is truly unique in that it manages to fit a surprisingly [spacious interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black) into a home that is only 8.5 meters long. This [towable home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-tiny) comes equipped with a living room complete with a [huge sofa with integrated storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux), one of several design features that make this home so cavernous on the inside. The dwelling also comes with a loft-fitted bedroom. Elsewere, the dwelling comes powered by an RV-style hookup, and is estimated to bring monthly electricity bills of no more than $25 maximum. As housing and rental prices soar around the world, tiny dwellings are becoming an increasingly popular option for many, and the creation of the Coastal Craftsman tiny home goes about proving that tiny living doesn't mean you have to necessarily compromise comfort and interior space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tiny Dwellings:** The trend of tiny dwellings creates opportunities for innovative designs that maximize interior space in compact structures. - **Affordable Housing:** The need for affordable housing is driving the trend of tiny dwellings, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovations in the real estate industry. - **Sustainable Living:** Tiny dwellings promote sustainable living by reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint, driving the need for innovative solutions in eco-friendly construction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The trend of tiny dwellings requires innovative interior design solutions to maximize space and functionality within compact structures. - **Real Estate:** The demand for tiny dwellings as affordable housing options presents disruptive opportunities for the real estate industry to explore new business models and construction techniques. - **Construction:** The trend of tiny dwellings demands innovative construction methods and materials to create energy-efficient and cost-effective compact structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanded Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ochoco.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Compact Off-Grid Bright Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-chord.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Storage-Packed Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Warm Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spruce.md) - [Cottage-Inspired Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rover-tiny-homes-tulameen.md)