Live well with less.

Explore a compact home on a permanent foundation, with thoughtful storage, flexible spaces, and a layout that earns its footprint. Your site and intended use guide the conversation.

Discuss your property ↗Call 941-241-7660

Tiny footprint. Thoughtful choices.

Make every space
feel like home.

A place to make breakfast, put your feet up, and get a good night’s sleep. Planning a tiny home starts with those everyday comforts—and finding a sensible place for each one.

Realistic design concept of a tiny single-story home on a permanent foundation, with cream siding, a sage front door, and a compact front sitting area — Design concept · AI-generated rendering

01 / A permanent place to call home

Small in size.
Personal in every detail.

A simple shape, welcoming entrance, and well-placed windows can give a compact home a comfortable, settled feel. Even a small outdoor sitting area creates a place to pause and connect.

Our focus is tiny homes on permanent foundations, planned around your property and the way you want to live.

Tiny-home interior sketch with a compact kitchen, two-seat sofa, dining ledge, and an open central walking path

02 / An everyday living space

Everything within reach.

A compact kitchen, a comfortable seat, and a small dining spot give each part of the room a purpose. We plan appliance sizes, counter space, and walking paths together so daily routines fit naturally.

Tiny-home bedroom sketch with a main-level bed, drawers underneath, a built-in wardrobe, and a full-height doorway

03 / Rest and storage, thoughtfully arranged

A bedroom on the main level.

A bed with drawers underneath and a built-in wardrobe make useful storage part of the room. Keeping sleeping space on the main level is one option we can explore around your comfort and changing needs.

Interior concept sketches · Your layout, features, and finishes will be shaped around your property, priorities, and budget.

Let’s talk about your tiny-home idea ↗

Start with a thoughtful plan

What we’ll talk through.

A clear distinction between a permanent home and a movable unit
Local zoning and building requirements for the specific property
Practical kitchen, bath, sleeping, and storage arrangements
Foundation, utilities, access, and site preparation

Choose what matters most.

Start with the essentials: a comfortable place to sleep, a practical kitchen, storage for what you keep, and room to move. We’ll help you weigh those priorities against the space and budget you have.

We’ll work through the design, site needs, budget, and timing with you. Every property is different, so we’ll confirm what’s allowed on yours before drawing plans.

Read our Manatee & Sarasota ADU and zoning guide ↗

For local guidance, start with Manatee County Development Services or Sarasota County Planning and Development Services. Properties within a city may follow that city’s rules.

Start with your property

Let’s make room for what matters.

Tell Eric and David who the home is for, where you’d like to build, and what matters most. Early ideas are welcome—you don’t need finished plans.

941-241-7660
Text us your project idea
eric@deforestcustomhomes.com

What happens after you send this?

We’ll review your ideas and follow up using the contact details you provide. Our first conversation is about your family, your property, and whether the project is a good fit.

Before any paid planning or design work begins, we’ll discuss its scope and fee with you.

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