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Side-by-side guide

Mini 40 vs Elmore

Mini 40 and Elmore are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecMini 40Elmore
Starting price$85,000Request pricing
Square feet480 sq ft500 sq ft
Bedrooms2N/A
BathroomsN/A3
Sleeps43
LoftN/AYes
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationTrailerTrailer
BuilderMinimalisteMovable Roots

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Mini 40 if:

  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.

Choose Elmore if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.
Mini 40

$85,000

Mini 40

Minimaliste

480 sq ft2 bdSleeps 4
Elmore

Request pricing

Elmore

Movable Roots

500 sq ft3 baSleeps 3Loft

Key differences

  • Elmore offers roughly 20 more square feet than Mini 40.
  • Mini 40 and Elmore come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Mini 40

Mini 40 Pros

  • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.
  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Mini 40 Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 20 sq ft less room.
  • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Elmore

Elmore Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 20 sq ft more room.
  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Elmore Cons

  • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.
  • Published pricing is limited, so you may need a builder quote to compare budgets precisely.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Mini 40 is built by Minimaliste, while Elmore comes from Movable Roots. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

Related alternatives

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