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Inspired by Japanese aesthetics: just 20 sq. meters

Japanese Forest House is a house with an area of ​​only 20 sq. meters.

Japanese Forest House is a house with an area of ​​only 20 sq. meters.

In the forests of Oregon (USA) there is a tiny but wonderful house. Its design is inspired by the owner of Japanese aesthetics, and the area is only 20 square meters. meters. Despite this, every weekend there are vacationers who want to spend time in this cozy house.

The construction of the house cost the owner 11 thousand dollars.



The construction of the house cost the owner 11 thousand dollars.

Kayaking instructor Brian Schultz built a cabin for himself in the woods. While designing his future home, Brian was inspired by Japanese culture. That is why the atmosphere of tranquility reigns in the house called Japanese Forest House, and in some places you can also find Japanese lanterns, low tables.

Japanese Forest House. Bedroom.

Japanese Forest House. Bedroom.

Japanese Forest House. An original wooden staircase.

Japanese Forest House. Original wooden staircase.

The main building material of the house was local wood, which the instructor discovered during one of his expeditions, as well as a forest that had been felled by a storm. The construction area was only 20 square meters.

Japanese Forest House - a house in the forest.

Japanese Forest House – a house in the forest.

The work on the construction of the dwelling took Brian a year, and the cost of materials was 11 thousand US dollars..
The house is now available for rent through the online service Airbnb. One night in a forest dwelling will cost tourists about $ 130.
Wooden houses can be made in completely different versions. One of these can be called Eco Perch – a house made of natural wood, very suitable as an option for giving.

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