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There are a lot of people and companies out there building (or claming to be building) tiny homes, but very few who have gone through the certification process to become RVIA-Certified. Know the difference before choosing a builder, as it can save you a world of issues and headaches.  We've been in this industry for 8 years now, and we've seen it all. Allow us to offer some advice: Don't even consider a tiny house (on wheels) builder that is not RVIA-certified. There is an easy way to ensure that your builder is both qualified and certified to build safe and robust tiny homes, and that's with the RVIA badge of approval.
Here are a few reasons why RVIA certification sets Modern Tiny Living (and other RVIA-certified builders) apart from the rest: Compliance with Standards: RVIA certification ensures that the tiny house meets specific industry standards for safety, construction, and functionality. The certification process involves rigorous inspections and compliance with building codes and regulations. This ensures that the tiny house is built to a high standard of quality, and its components, such as electrical and plumbing systems, meet safety requirements. Access to RV Parks and Campgrounds: Many RV parks and campgrounds have specific regulations and requirements for the types of vehicles allowed on their premises. RVIA certification ensures that your tiny house on wheels meets the necessary criteria to stay in these designated areas. This opens up a wide range of accommodation options, including access to amenities such as electricity, water, and sewage hookups. Insurance and Financing Options: Insurance companies often prefer to work with RVIA-certified structures due to their compliance with industry standards. Similarly, lenders may be more willing to provide loans or financing options for certified tiny houses, as they offer a level of assurance in terms of safety and quality. Resale Value: An RVIA-certified tiny house on wheels typically holds better resale value compared to non-certified alternatives. The certification adds credibility and reassurance to potential buyers, making it easier to sell your tiny house if you decide to move on or upgrade in the future. Infrastructure and Utilities: RVIA-certified tiny houses are designed to connect to existing RV infrastructure and utilities. This means they can easily hook up to electricity, water, and sewage systems in RV parks or campgrounds. Well-Defined Standards: RVIA certification establishes a set of standards that builders must adhere to. As a result, you can have confidence in the construction and know that the house has been built according to established guidelines. While other types of tiny homes, such as those built on foundations or designed for off-grid living, have their own advantages, an RVIA-certified tiny house on wheels stands out for its mobility, compliance with standards, access to RV parks, insurance and financing options, resale value, utility connections, and adherence to well-defined construction standards. These benefits make it an attractive choice for those seeking a mobile lifestyle or the flexibility to move their home as needed. DIY-building your own tiny home from scratch can be a romantic proposition but often falls short when it comes time to frame the home, swing the hammer, or troubleshoot electrical issues.  Without a doubt, the tiny house movement has its roots in the DIY-minded individual.
The goal was simple: build a budget-friendly, tiny house and live the minimalist lifestyle. Unfortunately, the results were often subpar, low quality, and outright dangerous. We've seen countless homes that have fallen apart in transit, collapsed, or worst of all, resulted in a fire. Truth told, unless you're an experienced craftsman or general contractor, using a professional tiny house builder like Modern Tiny Living should be the only option. Working with a professional tiny house builder offers several safety and design advantages compared to attempting a DIY tiny house build. Here are some reasons why it's beneficial to work with a professional:
Already check out the Buttercup photo gallery but want a better idea of the "feels" in this glorious tiny home?
Fear not! The 1-minute walkthrough of this beautiful new Modern Tiny Living tiny home is ready for viewing. Grab your popcorn (well...as much as you need for a minute), and enjoy this quick walkthrough of our beautiful new tiny house, Buttercup. Check out the specs and learn more about Buttercup here! Want to chat with Modern Tiny Living about your tiny home goals and aspirations? We're always available via email at contact@moderntinyliving.com. Let's start the conversation - life is short!  Introducing Modern Tiny Living's newest creation, the beautiful 24 ft. "Buttercup" tiny home.
Buttercup is built upon our ever-popular Kokosing model, with its full kitchen, full bath, sleeping loft, high-top work/eat nook, and swiss-army-knife social area. Highlights start with the beautiful color theme, featuring tranquil green cabinetry and stained wood accents. Gorgeous LVT flooring and corian countertops complete the look. Not only that, but you'll notice that this customer elected to forego the Kokosing Deluxe option, which bumps out the trailer and adds an elevated social area for additional storage. In this case, the customer decided that the extra storage and seating was unnecessary, and elected to save some significant cash. We love working with customers that understand their priorities and adjust accordingly! We just wrapped up delivery of this beautiful tiny house on wheels to Kentucky, where Buttercup will live out its days as a beautiful weekend warrior tiny home. Buttercup's final price was around $86,000. Check out the Buttercup Photo Gallery Here Specifications Trailer: 24 ft. Trailer Made Custom Tiny Home Trailer Foundation Model: Kokosing Exterior Siding: LP Vertical Smart Siding Roof: Steel Roof with Custom Gutters Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Interior Walls: PVC Interlocking Liner Paneling with Wood Trim Windows: Double-Pane, Tempered Glass Windows Package: Farmhouse Matte Black Social/Seating: MTL Social Area (Seats 6), Bookshelves Sleeping: King Loft w/Custom Drawers, Social Area Converts to Full Bed Lighting: Recessed LED Lighting Throughout, Exterior Sconce Stairs: Wood Staircase w/Storage and Closet, Handrail & Loft Division Wall Exterior Storage Box: Included Other: TV Wall Mount Kitchen Cabinetry: Custom Cabinetry Below Countertop Countertops: Corian Countertops, 4' Corian Dining Table Beneath Staircase Sink: Large Sink w/Retractable Faucet Cooking Appliances: Client Provided Refrigerator: Client Provided Washer & Dryer: Washer/Dryer Combo Unit Other: Smoke Alarm & Fire Extinguisher Bathroom Shower: Fiberglasss Shower (32" x 32") Toilet: Flush Toilet Shelving: Open Shelving Vanity & Sink: Side Faucet Sink Door: Solid Oak Custom Barn Door Entry Other: Exhaust Fan Water/Heat/Insulation/Power Heat/AC: Ductless Mini Split 12k BTU Water Heater: Electric Tankless Water Heater Electric Service: 50 Amp Service Insulation: Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: 3" In Walls/Ceilings/Floors Other: N/A Like all of our models, pricing is dependent upon appliances, finishes, customizations, and materials used. This price could be more, or significantly less, depending upon your specific needs, priorities, and desires. Contact us to have a free consultation about how Buttercup might look for you.
If you'd like to discuss building tiny homes for rentals, Modern Tiny Living has the experience to help guide you every step of the way. We know what's most important for rental tiny homes, and where you can save on your budget.
Contact us today: contact@moderntinyliving.com It's a bird. It's a plane. It's actually coastal modern, modern tiny living's most recent build!4/7/2023
 Let it be known that Trent and the Modern Tiny Living team will do whatever it takes to get your brand new tiny home positioned exactly how you want it! In this case, Coastal Modern was to be used as an ADU deep in the back yard of this existing home in Santa Monica, California, so we did what we needed to do...we craned it on in there. Trent and the MTL team drove from Columbus, Ohio all the way to Santa Monica to deliver this home in person, and the results were spectacular. Another happy customer, ready to live the tiny house dream!  If you've ever wanted and up close and personal look at Modern Tiny Living's founder, Trent Haery, then you're in luck. Trent was recently interviewed on The Tiny House Experts Podcast, and he shares the stories, victories, trials, and tribulations of building the USA's leading tiny house company, Modern Tiny Living.
Want to get a better feel for our newest luxury tiny home on wheels? Here's the quick 1 minute walkthrough of Coastal Modern. Enjoy!
 Introducing Coastal Modern, a gorgeous 24 ft. custom tiny home designed and built by our team at Modern Tiny Living. Coastal Modern is a very unique home. It's owner, Leah, dreamt of having a tiny home in the backyard of her home to be used as an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) for friends and family. We built Coastal Modern to be the perfect guest house, with plenty of luxury design touches. The designer kitchen area for Coastal Modern is stunning. Since the home is used as an ADU, a fully-equipped luxury kitchen was unnecessary. However, we still have a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and gorgeous farmhouse sink so guests have the essentials - cold drinks and clean plates. There are a few plug-in cooking appliances available, but those remain stowed during the day. Completing the look is gorgeous custom cabinetry and spectacular quartz countertops. Across from the kitchen is the retractable table, perfect for working from home, journaling, or brunch. A pass-through window makes indoor/outdoor living for guests easy as pie. The table stows quickly and easily should guests require more storage space, or if they simply desire more elbow room in the home. The full bath in Coastal Modern maintains a small footprint, but enjoys a boutique hotel feel. It features a custom tiled shower with honeycomb and subway tile, black hardware, and a glass half-door. Very attractive. The full bath also features a small sink and an incinerating toilet. Last but not least, the custom stairwell - which always features gobs of storage and cubbies - leads to a king-bed loft, which includes a custom bookcase privacy wall for those that need to sleep in while others are cooking up breakfast. All told, Coastal Modern is a beautiful, simple tiny home that exemplifies Modern Tiny Living's ability to customize a home for its customers' intended real-world priorities and uses.
As one of our custom tiny homes, Coastal Modern would start at $99,000. Check out the entire Coastal Modern photo gallery here Specifications Trailer: 24 ft. Trailer Made Custom Tiny Home Trailer Foundation Model: Custom Exterior Siding: Smooth Cut Cedar Roof: Steel Roof (Black) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Interior Walls: Poplar Tongue & Groove Windows: Double-Pane, Tempered Glass Windows (Black) Hardware Package: Custom Social/Seating: MTL Social Area (Seats 6) w/Fold Out Bed, 4' Flip Up Table Top w/Integral Table Legs Sleeping: King Loft w/Bookcase & Storage/Cubbies Lighting/Other: Recessed LED Lighting Throughout, Ceiling Fan Stairs: Wood Staircase w/Cubbies and Closet, Wood/Cable Railing (w/Half Wall Popular Tongue & Groove), Stair Tread Strip Lighting Exterior Storage Box: None Kitchen Cabinetry: Fully Custom Floating Cabinetry Seating: 4' Flip Up Table Top w/Integrated Table Legs w/2 Light Sconces Countertops: Quartz Sink: Farmhouse Apron Sink Oven/Range: None Refrigerator: Large 28" Refrigerator (17 Cu. Ft.) Washer & Dryer: None Bathroom Shower: Custom Tiled Shower w/Tiled Floor, Subway Tile, and Glass Door Toilet: Incinolet Incinerating Toilet Shelving: Floating Shelves Vanity & Sink: Vanity w/Cabinet and Sink Door: Custom Sliding Bookcase Door Water/Heat/Insulation/Power Heat/AC: Ductless Mini Split 12k BTU Water Heater: Electric Tankless Water Heater Electric Service: 50 Amp Service Insulation: Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: 3" In Walls/Ceilings/Floors Other: N/A |
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