# Expandable Tiny Homes This Home's Slide-Out Modules Offer Flexible Living Options By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-tiny-home References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/slide-out-tiny-house/45543/) & [tinyidahomes](http://www.tinyidahomes.com/) Tiny home specialists Tiny Idahomes have gone ahead and devised an innovative new style of tiny home that makes use of [expandable slide-out modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-foldable-trailer) that makes it possible for space to be expanded and manipulated at the simple push of a button. What's great about this particular tiny home is that it features a bedroom, lounge area and dining room that are encased in the sliding modules, which can slide out by simply hitting a button. The house is currently available for a price of $68,899 and takes up 23 square meters of floor space. The use of slide-out modules is a great example of how [intelligent architecture and design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fowler-ward-x-base-cabin) can be deployed to ensure that tiny home residents get all the amenities and space that they need while still minimizing the amount of room that their home takes up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 91% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Expandable Tiny Homes:** The use of expandable slide-out modules in tiny homes allows for flexible living options and efficient use of space. - **Intelligent Architecture:** The incorporation of intelligent architecture and design in tiny homes maximizes space utilization and improves residents' quality of life. - **Minimalist Living:** Tiny homes with slide-out modules promote a minimalist lifestyle by encouraging residents to prioritize essentials and minimize clutter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tiny Home Construction:** The trend of expandable tiny homes creates opportunities for companies specializing in the construction of small, modular living spaces. - **Interior Design:** The demand for intelligent architecture in tiny homes opens up opportunities for interior design professionals to create functional and stylish living environments. - **Sustainable Housing:** The use of expandable slide-out modules in tiny homes aligns with the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly housing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Interior Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevate-tiny-home.md) - [Modular Tiny Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vettel-haus.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Modular Trailer-Free Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Spacious Compact Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-xxl.md) - [Entertaining-Focused Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arion-tiny-home.md) - [Expanded Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ochoco.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)