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The SToRYA long, long, time ago, a couple of friends dreamt of a unique vision for their lives. After meeting one another at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, they decided they wanted to live life differently. They demanded freedom, adventure, exploration, sunsets, travel, and flexibility. After being introduced to the tiny home movement years ago, it was clear to them: the path to big freedom was to go tiny! And so began the quest to learn more about the tiny home movement.
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However, information on how exactly to "go tiny" wasn't so readily available, and answers to questions about design, best types of builds, livability, safety and legality were vague (or completely undefined). Not only was building a tiny home a challenging endeavor, but understanding regulations, safety, roadworthiness, and zoning was a challenge in and of itself! We saw too many stories of expensive tiny homes on wheels that weren't even mobile (too heavy), homes that fell apart (poor design/cheap trailer), or homes that didn't even consider things like snow load (it can absolutely crush your roof). How frustrating it must be for someone to finally make the decision to "go tiny" and have it all fall apart!
It was then, over margaritas and tacos, that this group of friends decided they would build the best tiny house construction company the world had ever seen. We wanted to build beautiful homes, homes that would rival or eclipse the quality and craftsmanship of your standard 3000 square ft. home. We wanted to build homes robust enough to stand the test of time - something that could be handed down to your kids. And their kids. We wanted to build beautiful homes that were roadworthy and that could be towed hundreds of thousands of miles without a hiccup. So that's what we did.
Fast forward a few years, the "guys" are a much bigger team as it stands today. Along with adding several new friends, including tiny house experts, architects, and interior designers to the team, they also added a few wives/husbands, a slew of kids, and a dozen dogs. As our teams and families have expanded, so too has our scale, and this newer, bigger team builds our spectacular tiny homes hand in hand with Amish craftsmen in Northern Ohio. Renowned for their carpentry, we knew the path to the best possible tiny homes was to partner and work hand-in-hand with the greatest craftsmen in the world. Thankfully, they are right here in Ohio.
Our growth wasn't without its challenges. We've made a lot of mistakes through our growth. We've learned a lot of things the hard way. Just because someone is passionate about something doesn't mean they can build a good business around it. There were dozen times we could have failed and closed up shop, but we persisted long enough, and here we are today. We've been featured on HGTV, the DIY Network, FOX, NBC, and the Today Show. Where we struggled to sell one home early on, we've already built over one dozen in the first quarter of 2018. We are so blessed, and we owe it to all of our families, friends, the tiny house movement, and especially our early customers for keeping us afloat. Thank you all for sticking with us and following our journey. To our early customers: thank you so, so much for giving us a chance. You're helping us live our dreams, too.
It was then, over margaritas and tacos, that this group of friends decided they would build the best tiny house construction company the world had ever seen. We wanted to build beautiful homes, homes that would rival or eclipse the quality and craftsmanship of your standard 3000 square ft. home. We wanted to build homes robust enough to stand the test of time - something that could be handed down to your kids. And their kids. We wanted to build beautiful homes that were roadworthy and that could be towed hundreds of thousands of miles without a hiccup. So that's what we did.
Fast forward a few years, the "guys" are a much bigger team as it stands today. Along with adding several new friends, including tiny house experts, architects, and interior designers to the team, they also added a few wives/husbands, a slew of kids, and a dozen dogs. As our teams and families have expanded, so too has our scale, and this newer, bigger team builds our spectacular tiny homes hand in hand with Amish craftsmen in Northern Ohio. Renowned for their carpentry, we knew the path to the best possible tiny homes was to partner and work hand-in-hand with the greatest craftsmen in the world. Thankfully, they are right here in Ohio.
Our growth wasn't without its challenges. We've made a lot of mistakes through our growth. We've learned a lot of things the hard way. Just because someone is passionate about something doesn't mean they can build a good business around it. There were dozen times we could have failed and closed up shop, but we persisted long enough, and here we are today. We've been featured on HGTV, the DIY Network, FOX, NBC, and the Today Show. Where we struggled to sell one home early on, we've already built over one dozen in the first quarter of 2018. We are so blessed, and we owe it to all of our families, friends, the tiny house movement, and especially our early customers for keeping us afloat. Thank you all for sticking with us and following our journey. To our early customers: thank you so, so much for giving us a chance. You're helping us live our dreams, too.
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We decided to name our company Modern Tiny Living for two reasons. One, because we aspired to create the most modern, beautiful, safe, livable, and roadworthy Tiny Homes on the market today. And two, because we not only create modern tiny homes, but we believe tiny homes are a modern way of living. We believe experiences are what drive joy and passion in life, and living tiny gives people the ability to travel, the ability to focus on those they love, and the ability to live life on their own terms. |
We are so excited that you have visited us, and we would love the opportunity to help you build your tiny dream. Whether you are looking to customize one of our existing models, to fully custom-design your dream tiny house, or if you're are a DIY builder looking for some support with a TrailerMade Tiny Home Trailer or shell, we are here to do whatever it takes to help more and more people realize the freedom that "going tiny" offers!
Thanks to the entire Modern Tiny Living team for making this thing happen. We're going to change the world.
