In the world of tiny houses, where every square inch counts, French company Baluchon is pushing the boundaries. Their latest creation, the Ellèbore, challenges conventional layouts by flipping the script – quite literally. Let’s dive into the details of this intriguing tiny home.
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The Ellèbore exterior (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Baluchon’s mission is clear: extract as much livable space as possible from their compact designs. The Ellèbore achieves this by turning the traditional layout on its head. Imagine a house where the bedroom resides downstairs, leaving room for a versatile living area above. It’s like a tiny house doing a handstand.
The Ellèbore exterior (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
The Ellèbore measures a modest 20 feet in length and rests on a sturdy double-axle trailer. Its contemporary exterior features red cedar siding with subtle gray aluminum accents. From the outside, it looks like any other tiny house – but step inside and you’ll discover its delightful country charm.
The Ellèbore exterior (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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On one side of the tiny house is a small kitchen with a sink, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, electric mini-oven, gas cooktop and an electric water heater. It also has plenty of shelves, cabinets and a wood-burning stove to keep you toasty.
The Ellèbore kitchen (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Next to the kitchen, you’ll find the bathroom. It’s compact and functional, housing a shower on one side.
The Ellèbore shower (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
On the other side of the bathroom is a toilet (though no sink). Practicality takes precedence here.
The Ellèbore toilet (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Across the kitchen lies the bedroom.
A view of the Ellèbore bedroom from the kitchen (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
The bedroom is accessed through a sliding door. It’s a cozy sleeping nook with a low-beam ceiling. The downstairs location and petite doorway might evoke a touch of claustrophobia, but it serves its purpose well.
The Ellèbore bedroom (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
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To get to the second level, you’ll need to climb a set of storage-integrated steps, which can be neatly tucked away when not needed.
The Ellèbore storage-integrated steps (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Suddenly, you’re in the living room – upstairs. The headroom is generous, and large windows flood the space with natural light. The sofa doubles as a comfortable bed, accommodating two guests.
The Ellèbore living room (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Baluchon didn’t stop there – they managed to squeeze in a small home office area with a desk. Productivity meets relaxation.
The Ellèbore office area (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
Over the bathroom area, a secondary storage loft provides extra room for belongings. After all, every inch counts in a tiny house.
The Ellèbore storage loft (Baluchon) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)
You’d think for a tiny house, you’d pay a tiny price. Not so much with this one. Baluchon’s models typically start around $91,000.
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The Ellèbore proves that innovation knows no bounds, even within the tiny house movement. So, if you’re ever in France and spot an upside-down tiny house, don’t be surprised – it’s probably the Ellèbore, redefining compact living one handstand at a time.
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