Muji Timber Hut – A Tiny Hut Full of Style

The Muji Timber Hut is perfect as a mountainside retreat or oceanfront home, and an interesting exercise in minimalism. Muji just unveiled tiny homes that are designed to suit a variety of locations. He is a Minimalist Japanese retailer. Lying somewhere in between a permanent residence and a vacation home.

The inside of the hut measures nine square metres and the connecting porch is just over three square metres. A large sliding door leads to the porch, while a window located on the back wall of the hut that provides fresh ventilation and light.

These one-room huts are made entirely of Japanese charred timber, with a technique known as shou sugi ban. This method is typically used in shipbuilding. It’s designed to prolong the life of the timber by charring it. This ancient, unique process also makes the siding extremely resistant to insects, decay, and fire.

It’s a pretty compact nine square metres inside (97 square feet), but it can still accommodate three or four people, with the bonus of a sheltered porch and a high hipped roof. 

The hut is made for spectacular surroundings. The large glazed doors frame picture-perfect views and can be pushed back to connect the internal spaces to the great outdoors.

The internal walls of Muji Timber Hut are made from native Japanese timber.

First, it has has been left untreated so the owner can customize it. Then, the smooth mortar floor has been left in its raw state, both fitting the streamlined look but also making it practical to clean. Additionally, this offers owners the option to add a floor covering of their choosing or to simply lay down a rug to soften the look.