Tiny Houses

Upside-down tiny house turns small living on its head

Upside-down tiny house turns small living on its head
The Nouvelle Dans, by Baluchon, is a compact tiny house that has a space-saving upside-down layout
The Nouvelle Dans, by Baluchon, is a compact tiny house that has a space-saving upside-down layout
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The Nouvelle Dans, by Baluchon, is a compact tiny house that has a space-saving upside-down layout
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The Nouvelle Dans, by Baluchon, is a compact tiny house that has a space-saving upside-down layout
The Nouvelle Dans is finished in red cedar, with black metal accenting, and is topped by a metal roof
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The Nouvelle Dans is finished in red cedar, with black metal accenting, and is topped by a metal roof
The Nouvelle Dans is based on a double-axle trailer and measures roughly 6 m (20 ft)
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The Nouvelle Dans is based on a double-axle trailer and measures roughly 6 m (20 ft)
The Nouvelle Dans' interior layout places the living room above the secondary bedroom
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The Nouvelle Dans' interior layout places the living room above the secondary bedroom
The Nouvelle Dans' interior looks light-filled thanks to its generous glazing
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The Nouvelle Dans' interior looks light-filled thanks to its generous glazing
The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a small dining table
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The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a small dining table
Next to the Nouvelle Dans' kitchen area is a small hobby area with a place for the owner's sewing machine
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Next to the Nouvelle Dans' kitchen area is a small hobby area with a place for the owner's sewing machine
The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a sink, fridge, an oven, and a propane-powered two-burner stove
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The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a sink, fridge, an oven, and a propane-powered two-burner stove
The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen has quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for its size
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The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen has quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for its size
The Nouvelle Dans' upstairs bedroom is reached by a short gangway from the living room
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The Nouvelle Dans' upstairs bedroom is reached by a short gangway from the living room
The Nouvelle Dans' bathroom includes a shower and toilet, but no sink
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The Nouvelle Dans' bathroom includes a shower and toilet, but no sink
The Nouvelle Dans' upstairs bedroom includes a double bed and has a low ceiling
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The Nouvelle Dans' upstairs bedroom includes a double bed and has a low ceiling
The Nouvelle Dans' downstairs bedroom looks very snug and includes a bed and a little storage space
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The Nouvelle Dans' downstairs bedroom looks very snug and includes a bed and a little storage space
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This recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with an upside-down layout that places a bedroom downstairs and a living area above. Despite its compact footprint, the space-saving design makes room for a small family and even a dedicated hobby area.

Designed by France's Baluchon, the Nouvelle Dans is built on a double-axle trailer measuring roughly 6 m (20 ft) in length, making it on the smaller side compared to many North American tiny homes, some of which, like the Tellico, can reach over double that length.

Its glass door entrance opens directly onto the kitchen, which occupies the central portion of the home and takes up much of the available floorspace. It's equipped with a sink, fridge, oven, and a propane-powered cooktop, along with shelving, cabinetry, and a small dining table for two.

Connected to the kitchen is a small hobby area. This hosts a desk and seating, plus a sewing machine and some storage space.

The Nouvelle Dans' interior looks light-filled thanks to its generous glazing
The Nouvelle Dans' interior looks light-filled thanks to its generous glazing

As mentioned, the Nouvelle Dans has an unusual layout. This places the secondary bedroom – which looks like a child's room – on the ground floor. It has a low ceiling and contains a bed and a little storage space. Above this room is the living area, which is accessed by a few steps and looks suitable for installing a small sofa or some other seating.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, at the opposite side of the house to the secondary bedroom, is the bathroom. This includes a shower and a toilet, but appears to have no sink.

The main bedroom in the Nouvelle Dans occupies the space over the bathroom, but is accessed from the opposite side of the house. When it's time to hit the sack, the owner starts at the living space, climbs a couple of steps, and crosses a gangway to reach the bedroom itself, which is a typical loft model featuring a low ceiling and a double bed.

The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a small dining table
The Nouvelle Dans' kitchen includes a small dining table

The Nouvelle Dans serves as full-time residence for its owner in France. We've no word on the price of this model, though Baluchon's tiny houses typically start at €85,000 (roughly US$100,000).

Source: Baluchon

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