In the world of tiny houses, where every square inch counts, French company Valchon is pushing the boundaries. Their latest work, Ellebore, challenges traditional layout by literally flipping the text. Let’s take a closer look at this interesting little house.
Exterior of El Ball (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
upside down approach
Baluchon’s mission is clear. It’s about extracting as much livable space as possible from a compact design. El Ball achieved this by turning the traditional layout on its head. Imagine a home with a bedroom downstairs, leaving space for a versatile living area above. It’s like a small house standing on end.
Exterior of El Ball (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
beauty of appearance
Ellebor is a modest 20 feet long and rides on a sturdy twin-axle trailer. The contemporary look features red cedar siding and subtle gray aluminum accents. From the outside it looks like an ordinary small house, but step inside and you’ll discover its delightful country charm.
Exterior of El Ball (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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Interior features
On one side of the tiny house is a small kitchen with a sink, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, electric mini oven, gas stove, and electric water heater. Plenty of shelving, cabinets and a wood burning stove also make for a comfortable stay.
El Ball Kitchen (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Next to the kitchen is the bathroom. With a shower on one side, it is compact and functional.
El Ball Shower (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Opposite the bathroom is the toilet (no sink). Practicality takes precedence here.
El Ball toilet (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Beyond the kitchen is the bedroom.
View of El Ball’s bedroom from the kitchen (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
The bedroom is accessed through a sliding door. This is a cozy bedroom with a low beamed ceiling. The downstairs location and small doorway may be claustrophobic, but it serves its purpose well.
Elbor’s Bedroom (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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upside down living room
To reach the second floor, guests must climb a staircase with integrated storage. Stairs can be neatly stored away when not needed.
Ellebore storage integration steps (Baluchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Suddenly you are upstairs in the living room. Headroom is generous, and large windows flood the space with natural light. The sofa doubles as a comfortable bed and sleeps up to 2 people.
Elbor’s Living Room (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Baluchon didn’t stop there, managing to fit into a small home office area with a desk. Productivity and relaxation come together.
El Ball office area (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Above the bathroom area is a secondary storage loft providing additional space for storing your belongings. After all, every inch counts in a tiny house.
Elbow storage loft (Balchon) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
How much does it cost?
You would think you would pay a fraction of the price for a small house. Not so much about this. Baluchon models typically start around $91,000.
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Cart important points
El Ball proves that there are no limits to innovation within the tiny house movement. So don’t be surprised if you go to France and find an upside-down tiny house. It’s probably Ellebor, who redefined living compactly, one handstand at a time.
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