Amazon’s ‘Everything Store’ now includes tiny homes

No item seems too outlandish for the e-commerce giant’s ever-expanding inventory

In an audacious move that cements its status as the “Everything Store”, Amazon is now offering customers the chance to purchase tiny homes through its online marketplace. Buyers can add Officer Owl’s Modern Foldable Home – a 20ft x 20ft foldable dwelling kit – to their virtual shopping carts alongside more conventional products like books and pillow covers.

The $13,450 (£10,900) flat-packed home arrives as a kit containing a steel frame, hydraulic ceiling and walls that the buyer must assemble themselves, a process the manufacturer claims can be completed within 15 minutes. While billed as a simple DIY project, the prefabricated structure boasts impressive durability with fire-retardant materials, thermal insulation and the ability to withstand major earthquakes and high winds.

Despite its compact dimensions, the minimalist living space includes a built-in electrical system, plumbing for a kitchen and bathroom, and strategically placed windows to allow natural light and ventilation. Officer Owl touts the home’s versatility, suggesting it could serve as a guest house, backyard office, gym or even a primary residence for the cost-conscious.

Critics may scoff at Amazon’s latest catalogue addition, exemplifying further encroachment of the tech behemoth into unprecedented markets. However, the offering underscores the company’s relentless ambition and willingness to upend industries in pursuit of complete consumer dominance. As Amazon continues its insatiable expansion, one can’t help but wonder what unconventional product categories may be next.