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A Getaway Cabin in Normandy Saves Money by Thinking Outside the Box

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The tiny F House by Amaud Lacoste and Jerome Vincon of Lode Architecture in Normandy, France is all about creative ways to maximise usage in a very small space.

Rather than miniaturise everything to fit, the architects have boldly remade the rules.

For example, a luxurious soaking bathtub, lit by LEDs from underneath takes pride of place in the main living space in front of a roaring fire. 

This way, the bather also overlooks the scenery in the countryside from one end of the barn.

The most economical materials are used, just unfinished plywood.

What appears to be the entrance for horses is the bathroom/living room window.

Similarly, the kitchen is simply a narrow passageway, but because the entire wall is glazed and opens onto the terrace, is not confining.

Almost no furniture uses up space in the young family’s plain dining room overlooking the peaceful scenery.

Bunk beds surround the stairwell, both above low windows to one side and set into the wall on the other side.

A safety net acts as a balustrade.

The windows under the bunks can be seen as clerestory windows above the entrance to the kitchen off of the large deck.

The result is a tiny retreat that embraces the simple life while not breaking the bank, so a young family can relax and unwind as they leave the hustle and bustle of their Monday to Friday city life behind.