Tiny Homes vs. Mobile Homes

Tiny homes are a trend that has been getting more attention in the past few years, especially by the media and some social media sites. If you have ever seen a TV show about tiny homes, they usually start out by featuring a couple that is trying to downsize, and are looking for a more affordable living situation. They state their budget and they explore different samples of tiny homes. But if you look at these homes, you may notice that some of them are on wheels, and some of them have skirts like a mobile home. So what are the main differences between a manufactured home and a tiny home?

Tiny homes can be mobile, but they can also be built on a traditional foundation. An article published on The Tiny Life, Tiny Houses, Tiny Living states that an advantage of having your tiny home on a trailer or a wheel is that it allows you to get around some building codes since it takes the shape of a trailer.

A big difference is in the looks. A mobile home usually comes in a few sizes; single-wide, double-wide, triple-wide, and even two stories. You will notice when you look at these tiny homes, that they are very unique. There is a lot of thought put into the design of a tiny home; to make it look aesthetically pleasing while maximizing every inch of space. Many tiny homes have interesting features such as a fold-out dining table, pull-out couch or chairs, pull-out ladders or stairs, and hidden compartments for storage. But such intricate design and output usually means higher costs to build a tiny home compared to a mobile home.

Mobile homes and tiny homes are options for affordable living, but it’s ultimately up to the resident’s lifestyle to live in either types of homes. You would have to be willing to sacrifice some space to live in a uniquely designed tiny home. Or maybe you are the type that values space more than the aesthetics or uniqueness of your home.

Resource: http://thetinylife.com/tiny-house-vs-mobile-home-trailer/