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The Tanjun Family Home is a beautiful Japanese-inspired little house

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The Tanjun Family Home is a beautiful Japanese-inspired little house

Lovers of quality woodwork and a traditional, rustic style will surely fall in love with this adorable compact little house built in France. The highly efficient use of space results in a clever layout with two bedrooms and a versatile living/dining room, while Japanese-inspired accents add character and depth to the overall style.

Tanjun is easily recognizable and hard to forget. The dark, textured look of its wood cladding is the result of the popular “shou sugi ban” technique, an ancient Japanese method of charring wood for extended durability and resilience.

Dark red door and window frames add visual depth and a striking touch. This compact, rustic dwelling is anything but plain or boring. Inside, these dark red accents are the only pop of colour that adds vibrancy to the overall peaceful and neutral interior in natural tones. Natural wood abounds throughout, giving Tanjun its unique cabin-like appearance.

Small house in Tanjun

Photo: SARL Plume

Simplicity as an art is at the heart of this small French house, starting with its name, which means “simplicity” in Japanese. Built on a 5.4-meter (17.7-foot) trailer, Tanjun might not seem like the typical choice for families, but it reveals a surprisingly well-thought-out layout that’s both spacious and comfortable.

Flexibility is key here: the living room easily converts into a dining room for three, and the enclosed room below the attic bedroom is a versatile space. Small families could use it as a children’s room, while couples could benefit from an additional living room for more privacy or even to work in the office.

In the bedroom, the high-quality woodwork shines in all its glory. The carved safety barrier for the attic bedroom, the partial wall for the ground floor bedroom and the integrated ladder are part of the same structure, a solution that maximizes space and is aesthetically pleasing.

Small house in Tanjun

Photo: SARL Plume

Similar to traditional Japanese interiors, a discreet partition ensures the right level of privacy without closing off the space and saving as much floor space as possible. A standard staircase, for example, would have been far too bulky for this small space; a solid wall for the downstairs room would also have blocked the line of sight, making the interior appear even smaller.

This beautiful layout maximizes functionality while seamlessly blending privacy and openness. The mezzanine features a large window for natural light and delicate floating shelves along the walls—another clever trick to save space and add storage while being nearly invisible. The built-in ladder is wide and sturdy enough to ensure easy access for all.

Below the loft, the multi-purpose room is large enough to accommodate built-in wardrobes and open shelves for optimal storage. The open design gives it ample light and air, while roller blinds (another Japanese-inspired feature) replace the conventional door for complete privacy. It’s a lovely, safe space for a child, to relax or even to work.

Small house in Tanjun

Photo: SARL Plume

The comfortable sofa in the living room is strategically placed between two large windows for a boost of light and a perfect view. The custom-made wooden cabinet doubles as a TV stand for the living room and also includes a built-in, foldable table that becomes a convenient breakfast bar. In this way, Tanjun offers the functionality of a living room and dining room with minimal effort and without the clutter.

Some might find Tanjun’s kitchen too compact, but it’s perfectly proportionate to the overall dimensions. It’s large enough to accommodate basic appliances, including a mini-fridge, and to provide basic storage space. The same type of delicate floating shelves found in the master bedroom have also been added for extra storage space. At the opposite end of the house, a small bathroom reveals an eco-friendly toilet, a compact shower, and basic storage solutions.

Tanjun is one of Plume’s beautiful custom creations. This French tiny house company infuses each of its models with sustainability and eco-friendliness, in addition to ingenious configurations and rustic style. Plume tiny houses are all based on a solid wood frame, fully insulated with natural materials. Additional protective layers ensure optimal sound insulation and thermal efficiency. Double-glazed aluminum windows also contribute to better thermal efficiency.

Small house in Tanjun

Photo: SARL Plume

Natural and recycled materials are used wherever possible to minimise the environmental impact. High-quality wood is also present in abundance in each Plume tiny house, from spruce and poplar for the exterior to pine, fir and oak for the interior. Tanjun Tiny also features a sustainable kitchen worktop made from recycled HDPE from the cosmetics industry.

Finally, the Plume team strives to minimize production waste as much as possible and reduce overall CO2 emissions related to the manufacturing process. Their beautiful eco-friendly tiny homes are built from scratch in the company’s 400 m² premises. In terms of price, a turnkey Plume tiny home like the fully equipped Tanjun Tiny costs between €60,000 and €75,000 ($65,000 to $81,000).