# Family-Friendly Tiny Houses The Escher Home Proves That Tiny Living Can Suit Young Families By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escher-tiny-house References: [curbed](https://www.curbed.com/2017/9/13/16301686/tiny-house-millennial-build-tiny-new-zealand) & [newfrontiertinyhomes](https://www.newfrontiertinyhomes.com/escher/) When you think of tiny houses, you probably think of highly compact dwellings that either work for young professionals or couples, or perhaps function as vacation get-aways, but New Frontier Tiny Homes is setting out to prove that tiny homes can also act as suitable living spaces for families with a child. The Escher tiny home, named after the occupant's child, sits on a 10-meter long axle trailer and offers a floorspace of 300 square feet. The dwelling includes a number of [space-saving features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly) such as a dining table that can be stashed under the stairs when not in use, as well as a [king-size bed with embedded storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartley-tiny-house). At a price of $139,900, these tiny houses occupy a premium price point, with New Frontier Tiny Homes betting on families being willing to pay up to secure a compact but comfortable dwelling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family-friendly Tiny Homes:** Tiny homes are no longer just for young singles or couples, but now offers an opportunity for families to live sustainably and efficiently. - **Space-saving Design:** As homes become smaller and more compact, there is a growing need for efficient and innovative space-saving designs. - **Luxury Tiny Homes:** There is a demand for premium tiny houses that offer all the amenities of a traditional home at a smaller scale. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can offer tiny homes as a sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional homes for families looking for a minimalistic lifestyle or a second home. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can provide multi-functional and space-saving furniture for the growing trend of tiny homes and compact living. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in building tiny homes that offer a cost-effective and eco-friendly option for those looking to embrace minimalism and reduce their carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Friendly Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-homes-kookaburra.md) - [Two-Bedroom Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-tiny-kingfisher.md) - [Full-Time Living Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-spruce-homesteader.md) - [Pet-Friendly Tiny Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmraire.md) - [Spacious Compact Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-xxl.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Six-Person Dual-Loft Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehab-tiny-homes-banksia.md) - [Spacious Family-Friendly Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-max-tiny-house.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md)