# Scaled-Down Farmhouse Homes The Frontier Tiny Homes 'Orchid' is a Mini Version of a Classic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-tiny-homes References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/orchid-new-frontier-tiny-homes/57227/) & [newfrontiertinyhomes](https://www.newfrontiertinyhomes.com/) Farmhouses are often associated with a sprawling design with many rooms and space to spread out, but the [Frontier Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felicity-10-wide) 'Orchid' aims to change this perception with a far more efficient design. Boasting a lean 310 square feet of interior living space, the tiny home is outfitted with a garage-style door to draw the inhabitant outside when within and ample furniture that [saves ample space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartley-tiny-house). The dwelling can also be upgraded for the inhabitant to [live off-the-grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-chord), which will come as welcome news to those seeking to shake off the shackles of urban life. The Frontier Tiny Homes 'Orchid' house has a solid walnut sofa that will transform into an additional bed on demand and even packs an HVAC system for year-round comfort. Image Credit: Studio Buell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 82% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scaled-down Living:** The trend of compact living spaces disrupts the traditional real estate market and opens up opportunities for innovative, space-saving designs. - **Off-grid Technology:** Increasing interest in living off-the-grid creates opportunities for innovative solutions related to self-sustaining technology and efficient energy use. - **Multipurpose Furniture:** The trend of multifunctional furniture disrupts the furniture industry and creates opportunities for innovative design solutions that save space and increase functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry has an opportunity to innovate by offering alternative housing options, such as tiny homes, that cater to the growing trend of scaled-down living. - **Technology:** The technology industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing new off-grid solutions that promote self-sustaining living in compact spaces. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry has an opportunity to innovate by designing space-saving, multifunctional furniture that caters to the needs of those living in compact living spaces such as tiny homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Cozy Smart Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Minimal Portable Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddock-paradise.md) - [Apartment-Like Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felicity-10-wide.md) - [Compact Luxurious Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetua.md) - [Full-Time Living Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-spruce-homesteader.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Spacious Miniature Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-edition.md)