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Tiny houses are becoming more popular as people seek simple lives.

Tiny houses are becoming more popular as people seek simple lives.

Tiny houses have been in the limelight, and it’s become a serious movement since before the pandemic hit. Small living is now totally in vogue.

The philosophy of the movement rejects more spacious lodgings in favor of a paired down, more efficient living. Builders of tiny houses will tell you that what makes the lifestyle so attractive is affordability, efficiency, minimalism, eco-friendliness and the multi-functional capabilities that make for decreased maintenance costs.

Many home buyers are renouncing big residences, downsizing space and obsessing with the ideology that less is more. People are becoming passionate with the aesthetic of those little structures and embracing the minimalist house approach, which is more than just living in a small space.

There’s plenty of online data supporting the tiny movement. The most logical is financial independence, coupled with the desire for more personal freedom. These charming, gorgeous, state-of-the-art built utopian dwellings are attracting a large sector of the population. They’re truly one of a kind with beautiful, custom built craftsmanship.

Brian and Lucy Sodre, the owners at Miniopolis Builders, are finally achieving their dream. For years, Brian Sodre thought about developing a tiny house community.

The Sodres recently held the ribbon cutting ceremony for Miniopolis’ new community of tiny houses in Cocoa.

“I had everything I wanted,” Brian Sodre said. “Inclusive of a 2,600-square-foot house and many toys. I realized that a bigger house meant spending more for things that only provided temporary happiness. It also meant more cleaning and maintenance. As I simplified my life, I saw myself traveling more, owning less nonsense and increasing my savings significantly, all while living a happier life with my family. I believe when people learn to let go of materialistic things to try to impress others, they in turn live a simpler and happier life.”

What are the current trends in tiny home living?

“Our world is in grave danger. Every decision we make, from the things we buy to the way we live, have either a positive or negative impact on our planet,” he said. “Tiny homes are trending due to their affordability, eco friendliness, and minimalism. Tiny living doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort.”

Miniopolis will offer 36 lots with sustainable, custom 500 square-foot homes, each on their own cement slab. They’re built to last and endure Florida’s powerful storms and heat, while reducing waste and the carbon footprint.

For more information on Miniopolis, go to miniopolisbuilders.com or info@ miniopolis.com. SL