Today, mobile home enthusiasts have many options to tailor their choice to their specific preferences and needs. Within this broad scope is the mini mobile home sector, which has the Baluchon firm as one of its most genuine representatives on our continent.
The French brand is able to very effectively combine wood craftsmanship, comfort and a timeless charm that never goes out of style. The rustic appearance of the wood is one of the distinctive characteristics of all the models from this manufacturer, above what other firms show in whose proposals more aspects such as elegance and modern luxury are prioritized.
One of Baluchon’s most interesting creations for those looking for an alternative that is as compact and light as possible is the one called Astrild. At a length of only 6 meters, it has an interior on two levels. The ground floor is the main floor and houses a cozy living-dining room, a small kitchen and a separate bathroom, while upstairs there are two separate bedrooms.
The living room area is more of a very well-used corner. A sofa occupies the entire back wall of the tiny house and above it there is a practical storage shelf. This takes advantage of the height of the home, has easy access and is ideal for storing things without getting in the way, since free space for the interior mobility of the occupants is important in this type of mobile homes.
It should not be overlooked that the sofa is practically surrounded by glass areas, with double windows and the main door next to it. This translates into excellent views of the surroundings and abundant natural light during the day from this position. Between the sofa and the kitchen is the dining area, with a table and chairs to enjoy quiet breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
The kitchen also benefits from an abundance of natural light thanks to the large windows just in front, which make it appear more spacious than it is. In this area you can see the perfect combination of rustic and contemporary, as the wooden furniture harmoniously integrates all the basic appliances, including a washing machine and a refrigerator.
The aforementioned use of space is observed everywhere in the Astrild. For example, the small wood-burning fireplace is installed on a shelf on the wall to free up floor space. Likewise, instead of having a large bulky staircase to go up to the bedrooms, two independent but smaller staircases have been chosen. One of them also provides storage cabinets under the steps.
Regarding the natural materials used, it is worth highlighting the presence of fir wood on the interior walls and floor, while red cedar wood has been used for the exterior cladding due to its greater resistance. In some areas, cedar is combined with heat-treated poplar wood and a specific layer of anti-UV protection. You can learn more about this mini mobile home by taking a look at the video that accompanies this article.
