The Lucille is a fun and unique tiny house designed for two people. Despite its small size, it offers all the comforts of a standard home and incorporates playful elements to make up for the limited space.
In the world of tiny homes, it is common to find features that make potential customers overlook the spatial constraints. These features could include unique additions like a fold-down terrace or a bed that slides into a wall when not in use, off-grid capabilities, extended autonomy, or distinctive styling.
Like any niche product, tiny houses need something extraordinary to truly attract potential owners, especially considering their often high prices. In the case of Lucille, it is the playful touches inside that give the space its personality.
Lucille is a turn-key build by Decathlon Tiny Homes, a Texas-based builder. They offer a range of models to choose from, each with numerous options for customization. You can choose the standard base model that requires additional work to make it livable, or you can opt for a fully furnished unit that is ready to go as soon as you step inside.
Based on Decathlon Tiny Homes’ popular Zeus model, Lucille is one of the smallest options available. It sits on a double-axle trailer with 24 feet (7.3 meters) of usable length, providing a total footprint of 254 square feet (23.6 square meters), including the loft that serves as the bedroom.
The layout of Lucille follows the standard design of a single-loft tiny house, with the ground floor dedicated to daily activities and the loft reserved for sleeping. The kitchen is centrally located, with the living room and bathroom at either end. A spacious staircase with integrated storage leads up to the main bedroom.
In terms of layout, there is not much innovation in Lucille. Even the kitchen has the same design as larger units from the same company that we have previously covered. So what sets Lucille apart?
It’s all in the details. The combination of colors, both inside and outside, and the use of playful elements like hand-painted hardware on the cabinets and flowery patterns on the stairs make Lucille stand out. While most tiny houses aim to create a sense of spaciousness with monochrome finishes in whites and neutrals, Lucille embraces color and unexpected combinations.
As anyone who has ever undertaken a home decoration project can attest, experimenting with colors can be enjoyable. However, if not done correctly, it can result in a visually unappealing outcome. Lucille, on the other hand, has mastered the art of color coordination. The kitchen boasts neutral butcher countertops, sky-blue overhead cabinets, and vibrant red drawers below waist level. This bold red hue is also extended to the cabinets beneath the stairs, creating a striking contrast with the pale blue Galanz vintage refrigerator.
Photo: Decathlon Tiny Homes
Beyond its aesthetically pleasing color scheme, Lucille offers a plethora of creature comforts. The kitchen is equipped with a full range, a deep farm sink, and ample storage options. The bathroom is flanked by two spacious wardrobes with hanging bars and features a full-size shower, a standard flushing toilet, and a beautifully designed custom sink with a vanity.
The living room, although compact, is versatile. While it is left unfinished in the video tour below, it is spacious enough to accommodate an extendable sofa, serving as both a guest room and a space for Netflix and chill nights. The high ceiling with exposed beams creates an open and airy atmosphere, eliminating any feelings of claustrophobia.
Speaking of the bedroom loft, its potential for feeling confined is mitigated by the extensive glazing. With windows on three sides and an overhead skylight, the loft is flooded with natural light and benefits from a pleasant cross-breeze. These features work harmoniously to make you forget about the need to crawl when occupying this space.
Photo: Decathlon Tiny Homes
The Lucille model is based on the Zeus tiny home, which starts at a price of $89,570. However, this price tag reveals a significant drawback. Despite their numerous advantages and surprises, tiny houses remain largely unaffordable. This fact becomes even more apparent when considering that the aforementioned price includes basic amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and a 30-gallon (113.5-liter) water heater, but excludes features like the skylight, ceiling fans, and other essential items required for daily living.
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