# More Teeny Tiny Houses Tumbleweed Homes Make Mini Homes Next Big Thing By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-houses References: [blisstree](http://www.blisstree.com/articles/tumbleweed-tiny-house-company-benefits-video-69/) & [tumbleweedhouses](http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com) House hunting was all about “location” but now size matters. New condos are seen as tiny, but what if I told you the the next thing is housing was Tumbleweed Tiny Houses? There are [mini houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house) that range from 65 to 140 square feet in size even smaller than [Tiny Texas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus) house profiled on here on Trendhunter earlier this summer. Why would anyone but Frodo from Lord of the Rings want to live in a mini house? Well there are benefits to residing in such a tiny space. The advantages to going “mini” include, mobility, they can usually be built in 2 to 3 months, tiny water and heatings costs and less strain on the environment. Best of all no house guests crashing on your couch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 100% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Teeny Tiny Living:** The trend of living in small, compact spaces is gaining popularity as people seek mobility, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. - **Tumbleweed Tiny Houses:** The Tumbleweed Tiny House brand is at the forefront of the tiny house movement, providing innovative and customizable small living solutions. - **Micro Dwelling:** The concept of living in extremely small spaces, such as houses ranging from 65 to 140 square feet, is disrupting traditional notions of home design and urban living. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the demand for small, affordable housing options by developing and marketing micro dwellings and tiny house communities. - **Construction:** In the construction industry, there are opportunities to optimize building techniques and materials for the efficient construction of small, portable homes. - **Interior Design:** Designers can explore innovative and space-saving solutions for furnishing and organizing micro dwellings, catering to the unique needs and challenges of tiny living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Container Tiny Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Cottage-Inspired Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rover-tiny-homes-tulameen.md) - [Spacious Compact Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-xxl.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md)