The Little Chateau Is A Dark & Moody Tiny Home With A Masculine Aura For The Modern Gentleman

Called the Little Chateau and designed by Artisan Tiny Homes, this tiny home embodies a masculine aura with a dark and moody aesthetic. The Tasmanian-based tiny home-maker attempted to capture the owner’s aesthetic and transfer it into their home. The owner requested a cocoon-like house with a masculine aura.

They wanted a home where they could cook on the fire, and star gaze as well. Taking into account the owner’s height, the kitchen was raised, and the wooden stove was installed at the same height as the kitchen countertop to facilitate comfortable and easy cooking.

Designer: Artisan Tiny Homes

Although the house embodies a rather dark and moody theme, it still has a free-flowing and airy interior. It is lined with large windows that open the home to the outdoors while offering access to the surrounding views. This creates a contrasting and fascinating effect, where the living space manages to be spacious and masculine. The furnishings feature a matte black color – ranging from the tapware and handrails to the wood stove and kitchen sink. An adorable LEGO piano has been placed in the home, which adds a wonderful effect to the space.

The 26.2 feet tiny home includes an open-concept main-floor layout with a lounge and a kitchen. The master bedroom is placed in the loft area, and a guest bedroom is in the second loft. It also features a custom staircase, which looks like double ladders. One section leads to the smaller loft, while the second section leads to the master bedroom. The main loft section has been equipped with a lovely skylight for stargazing, and the second smaller loft is pretty well-ventilated as well.

The lounge area is marked by sliding glass doors and an oversized picture window which are found in most Australian tiny homes. The home allows natural light to stream in through the day creating a cozy and luminous living area. The home is a mysterious and seductive build specially designed and curated for the residents.

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Srishti Mitra
Srishti Mitra is a junior editor and a social media marketer at Yanko Design. After completing her Master’s in English Literature, her love for the written word led her to cover design and architecture, where she discovered a curiosity and admiration for both genres. She enjoys bridging the gap between the technical world of design, and the non-design audience through a simple, relatable, and fun format.