Couple Build Life-Changing Tiny House in France

In this weeks episode we meet Agathe and Anton, a talented couple who set about building their dream tiny house. Constructed using natural materials and with bioclimatic concepts in mind, this tiny house has truly been a life-changing project.
Amorously named ‘La Petite Grain’ or ‘The Little Seed’, this tiny home was built to house the values of Agathe and Anton, who desired to live in a place which was minimalist, energy efficient, ecologically designed and of course constructed with symmetry and beauty.
Situated in France, this tiny house has been constructed using natural materials and is an efficiently built home. Both the interior and exterior have been exceptionally well designed and lovingly crafted in order to make the home not only a functional place to live but also a joy to behold.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Filmed & Edited bv: Gabrielle Vnd (www.gabriellev...)
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[@livingbig]

I really love what Agathe and Anton have created with this home. They definitely seem to share my love of symmetry! And so amazing is that table?! We hope you enjoy this episode. With love, Bryce & Rasa

[@HeyMJ.]

Thank you for sharing your home and designs. Beautiful!

[@elaineschiefer-feria516]

They are very creative 💗

[@ΡοδανθηΠαπαευστρατίου]

very cozy houses,thus i adore these ,yet i would like to ask something.Who much withstand wooden houses in wather conditions?

[@ladyofthemasque]

That table is indeed trés belle! Incredibly clever design!

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

Thanks for the video! You and Rasa are doing such a great job on these “remote” videos! Congratulations on finding such a great way to pivot when travel is difficult! You have just done an amazing job!

[@chrisweirdo9852]

Their craftsmanship is amazing! That coffee/dining table is one stunning piece of modern art furniture - I would buy this clever and beautiful design in a heartbeat!

[@andydufresne5297]

Yes, so many creative features in this house, but I'm obsessed with that folding table!

[@wakingtheworld]

They could market the design but then it wouldn't be unique anymore!

[@stephanieschanno4573]

Yes, I would love to buy one of their coffee/dining tables!

[@lydiamyers2463]

Me too, what an incredibly clever design!!

[@aureliamonprofit2362]

Moi aussi je voudrais acheter cette magnifique table!!!! How can we get in contact with them.

[@SelmaAymara]

Finally, one that doesn’t feel like a normal house cramped into a hallway. This is one of the best designs I’ve seen.

[@olga138]

I love how you have adapted to the restrictions on travel. They could talk about their home and how they built it, but it's the the same kind of visit you would film if you were able to be there. So sad that France doesn't let people live this way legally. Well done!

[@Nikkisavage100]

It's true, here its rules for everything, freedom is gone....

[@ackimcu]

If the government don't want people living in a tiny house, Why don't they implement price control on normal housing or provide housing free of charge? senseless over reach imo

[@SpaceFlye]

Regulations heavily restrict freedoms. I understand having some basic building codes though, there are some baselines. Just let people live how they want with minimal government involvement.

[@everythingiseverything9920]

They didn't say it's illegal. It's _complicated_ depending on wether it's a mobile one or a fix one, the size of it, how long you intend on staying (like up to 3 months or more)... What does the town/city say on the topic? Do you need/have a permit? There's certainly more to know, I'm no expert, but I've heard that much

[@silvialacez]

@@everythingiseverything9920 yes exactly, there is actually a recent law (called "loi Alur")in France about movable housing, and it all depends on the size of the house (if under 20 square meters of ground surface you don't need a permit), how long you want to stay in the land etc. Technically though you need to own the land you want to stay on

[@gunnergreg1867]

French people use to say "in France, we don't have oil, but we have ideas". It says it all here. You can feel they have given all they could into this house and that latter is giving back so much joy to them. They looks sincerely happy. This place has a soul 👌

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

C'est vrai

[@rumichacajoy]

They have created a beautiful Space of Love.

[@gunnergreg1867]

@@ariellesoullighting4309 clairement 😉

[@LianeSpicer]

Vraiment. 🙏

[@themris]

They do have cooking oils, which rise straight from the stove into their bedsheets!

[@kmc5918]

The coffee/dining table is fabulous! Such a clever design!

[@nudl3Zz]

that table is really incredible

[@Hollow-x-Heart]

Of the ungodly amount of tiny house videos I've watched over the years, this really must be my favourite. Such a wonderful design, and an even more wonderful couple behind it. Hats of to them, and thank you so much for the video!

[@vannynadia8379]

I feel the same! Didn‘t expected such an amazing and clever design and such a beautiful energy in this video! But it’s absolutely one of my favorites!! Thanks again to this lovely KZbin Channel that brings to us the most wonderful tiny houses and people

[@missingmarblesmedia4156]

Beautiful! I would happily pay for plans for the folding table

[@lucybrenton149]

Me too! Hopefully they will put out a pdf and we can buy it...maybe fund their next project?!

[@ZeoCyberG]

​@@lucybrenton149 That table design has actually been around for a long time, check out the article "How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table" from Handyman Magazine...

[@missingmarblesmedia4156]

@@ZeoCyberG True, but none of the vids I have discovered show a table as stable as this one appears to be. The Handyman project doesn’t include fold-down wings, thus the coffee table requires same footprint as the dining table.

[@neva.2764]

Alors là ça fait rêver!! Agathe et Anton sont aussi adorable que leur petite maison ♥

[@louisegogel7973]

oui mais bien sûr.

[@djdos83]

The amount of creativity crammed into this tiny house is inspiring!

[@bajaliva9922]

Superbe tiny house. J’adore la table et le toit. Bravo à vous 👍

[@earth2wendy]

Magnifique !!! Je n’en reviens pas de votre maison « la petite graine ». Elle a une forme drôlement économique sur le plan « taille » sans aucun sacrifice esthétique. Les meubles sont également d’une beauté épurée et semblent fonctionner parfaitement sans encombrer l’esthétique de la maison. Bravo aussi pour votre anglais, tous les deux !! S’il vous plaît, venez vous « planter » chez nous, à la campagne au « Far West » dans l’Idaho, et aidez-nous à semer une « petite graine » pareille pour nous !

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Je l'aime bien Idaho! 😊

[@IshikaShanai]

I really have a soft spot for tiny houses where the exterior is like a work of art rather than a simple box, hats off the makers because they sure did damn good job at making such a visually stunning house!

[@fortheloveofdesign6948]

I absolutely loved their roof design. It certainly creates a more spacious bedrooms. And the coffee table cum dining table is very ingenious design.

[@Nicolaspurr]

I love Agathe and Anton. What a cute couple. What a spectacular house.

[@royroyroyroy]

Outstanding design. The living room seems very inviting.I absolutely like the open shower and the net across the dual loft is also an intelligent decision as it makes the tiny house more airy and full of light.

[@janoskis2725]

That table just blew my mind. Such a clean, simple, inventive design. And it is evident all through the entire house. Nice couple.

[@bibbidibuu]

I love the netting as an upstairs floor. The design, the geometry 😍😍

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

That roof/ceiling shape is just stunning. Wow ! And the table is also 😍

[@Cathie46]

They made me smile from beginning to end. It is a beautiful space.

[@wakingtheworld]

Said similar myself when I posted a comment...

[@farihareza6464]

Who would say this is just a 20 feet long tiny house! I must say Agathe blended her architect like knowledge and aesthetic so perfectly into this very compact and beautiful tiny home. It can be an example of a successful implementation of academic knowledge into reality. How versatile the coffee table is that turns to a dining table even a work space. The first view of the kitchen when the out door opens makes the home gorgeous, the natural coating inside and out brings a calmness and I really really appreciate the natural lights have ample chance to pour in the house - everywhere to bathroom - definitely it is a luminous home as Anton said it. And it is very visible how much they adore their cat.

[@janinafisher101]

What a wonderfully designed tiny house. I love that roofline and the difference it creates inside. That table design is really clever! The cat coming through the cat door was another highlight of the video. What a beauty. Lol. I could see Bryce and Rasa wishing they could see this one in person. (And Bryce hanging out on the upstairs rope floor!) Btw, Ioved the opening shot descending over the front of the house! Sweet piece of videography. A very sweet couple with a great philosophy.

[@jodigirl6610]

I love that table and the cat coming into the house via the little cubby hole & laying on the rope bed was so sweet!

[@GabVnd]

@janina Thank you so much for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the videography. 😊

[@GabVnd]

@Heartsongsutube thank you so much 🥰

[@lomalinke5042]

J'aime Agathe et Anton ! La maison est un rêve et le projet de construire des maisons écologiques pour les autres est génial. Je leur souhaite tout le bonheur du monde. Et l'anglais d'Agathe n'est pas si mauvais que ça ...

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Je pense que oui. Très belle, la maison (?) Mon accent et grammaire française c'est très mauvais...trop mauvais, mais nous try, n'est pas ? 😂

[@APurpleFable]

@@ariellesoullighting4309 Votre français n'est pas mauvais du tout! J'ai tout compris :) Et c'est très difficile à apprendre.

[@the_resourceful]

The burned wood cladding is gorgeous. The loft space is brilliant..love it!

[@pippas5808]

I think this is my new favourite tiny house - from the overall design (they are so right - that shape is what every child instinctively draws as a house) to the light to the folding table to the cat flap...it's all perfect. Thank you Agathe and Anton for sharing your beautiful home with us. (And your English is loads better than my French!)

[@michelmorin5467]

one of my all-time favourite tiny house showed on your channel.

[@janalavtizar4426]

Love the aesthetics. The shapes, the use of light, the colour scheme... not to mention ingenious solutions (ahhh the coffee/dining table!!!).

[@charlotte83]

La plus mignonne de toutes. So cute!

[@michelefacer5198]

Wow. Agathe and Anton have such a lovely home. What a lovely space they have created. Good luck to both of them as they create more tiny houses.

[@maryhart637]

Stunning! Every detail is beautiful! I love the folding table, WOW, genius👏👏👏

[@katunger2407]

Aaaaaaw new favorite ❤️ My dream loft with net and big Window! Those nets are such game changers! I love how it keeps the space open and let's the light through, whilst adding an additional living space 🤗

[@ernzildefonso1282]

What a clever design of the table. Great job for Agathe & Anton

[@dianacraig4644]

What a beautiful couple! Their house has fulfilled their passion for living well. France needs to change some laws very quickly. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@GabVnd]

@Diana Thank you for your comment. We are indeed hoping that this kind of videos help us to change some laws and let us live legally into our tiny homes. 🙂

[@dianacraig4644]

@@GabVnd my absolute pleasure!! Wishing you well! 💖💖💖

[@ceferinocanibano6284]

The table is best I've seen. I'd love to have the plans. Congratulations.

[@waxenapple1195]

This is my favorite tiny house yet! So many beautiful details. I love their attitude in creating it. The cat hanging out on the net is so cute 🥰

[@cheriemonami]

The roof is marvelous! And the table! Oh, my was that special. Congratulations.

[@adrianrocha49]

I love the way that table was designed, the way it folds is amazing, I'm geeking out about it.

[@DavidJVMusic]

OMG, That table is so smart!! Wow Bryce, this is very cool, design wise and gorgeous architecture, wow, on the ceiling, the huge windows and that net is so clever!

[@kirkm5]

The mixture of woods and simplicity is beautiful. Love that folding table, I'm inspired to try and make one.

[@ZeoCyberG]

Look up "How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table" article from Handyman Magazine... Has plans...

[@kirkm5]

@@ZeoCyberG Thank you! The Handyman version looks a bit easier to build. Appreciate the help.

[@louise-yo7kz]

What a cleverly designed home. Very awesome. Kitty is so cute too.

[@louisegogel7973]

Both of them are so cute, and they make such a lovely couple!

[@JennNahrstadt]

i'd buy the design for that table if they'd sell it! what a gorgeous home. i echo what others have said: one of the best! may they have much success with their construction company!

[@janlint7434]

Beautiful home! I absolutely love 💕 the coffee table as well as the netting in the loft. Let’s talk about that roof line! Gorgeous!!!

[@c.erine78]

Agathe speaks better English then some USA born people. Thank you Bryce, what a gorgeous design!!

[@rwheeler4156]

So cleverly designed! I love their coffee/dining table creation!

[@G..G..]

So glad you guys decided to do voice overs, etc to be able to continue to introduce us to many wonderful people all around the world.

[@GabVnd]

@G G thanks for your comment, and glad to see that you like this new video format. 🙂

[@clairejefferies5920]

What a beautiful and cleverly designed home. I LOVE that coffee/dining table. Such clever but low-key design features everywhere.

[@patsythorpe5924]

I really love how Agathe and Anton utilised their skills building this wonderful home. No space wastage and the net, joins the room area together. Love the coffee/dining table design and dish rack stack. Windows and air flow. This must be the best I have come across. Love this design.

[@jawkneekat]

This is literally one of my favorite tiny houses I've ever seen featured in one of your videos. Although about 10-20ft shorter than I'd prefer, they've made the absolute maximum out of it. The coffee table is a beautiful touch of genius as well as the gorgeous ceiling. There isn't a thing about it that I don't like - that's rare for me. It deserves some kind of award.

[@isoldadoyle5114]

It’s really appealing. I particularly love the walnut table - both the look of it and the functionality.

[@janetclaireSays]

This is one of the most beautiful tiny homes I've see yet and it's amazing that the price of the build was so reasonable.

[@jamiewhite665]

This was a great episode, and I love the way Bryce’s voice was a part of it. The homeowners are adorable, too! I love the coffee/dining table & the dish cabinet, & the storage stools. And the net!!! Great light-filled house. Thank you 😊

[@nicolekastner4124]

Dear Bryce and Rasa, what a wonderful new video!! ❤️ Thank you so much. And what a beautiful and charming tiny house! There are so many great ideas in it including the two sympathic young architects. I would like them to build a house for me.

[@bonniepwtf]

They created a great space for themselves. I wish the success in the tiny house building company this wish to start.

[@rosied9098]

Loving the unique architecture! 💕

[@rev_dude]

This one's pretty good. You can tell Agathe spent a lot of time thinking about the details, this is definitely a passion project be someone who knows what they are doing.

[@MaxSeinsei]

This house is one of those that makes me proud to be a Tiny House enthusiast! Definitely one to show off!

[@simply.clutterfree]

This is one of my favourites of all time! Absolutely beautiful! Bravo Agathe and Anton ☺️💖

[@hellyh6267]

I loved this video! This couple made a home that is both functional and elegant. I wish them all success with their house building business.

[@heresdale]

Beautifully designed and so full of creative ideas. Especially love the loft with Agathe’s angles, the net, the drying cupboard, open shower … too many great things to list! And designing and building this themselves is so impressive. Congrats to Agathe and Anton - and hey, your English is great!

[@arabella959]

Extraordinary do it yourself build. That small table would be fabulous for them to build and market I love the design. I now have a greater appreciation for the ceiling net they used in an innovative way to expand the space at the top connecting both sides. What a great idea. And me being a cat lover it was sweet to see the little cat door at the top of their front steps. Very well thought out super custom living space. You did a beautiful job inserting your dialogue weaving it into there sharing. Nice Bryce!

[@Britbabe53]

so agree! tiny home owners would love to buy this design I'm sure!

[@wakingtheworld]

Have just (above) suggested the 'marketing the table design' idea. Wouldn't be unique to them though then. But it's an absolute winner and stylish to boot.

[@puppycat58]

Hi Bryce....I love this home light and airy...they have lots of space....and they did it themselves... Love the upstairs is is so big...not sure of the netting I would be nervous...but it works for Anton and Agathe.. your cat 🐈 😻 is gorgeous... lots of luck

[@honeybee9161]

What a cute couple. They both speak very good English. So happy they built such a nice, well thought out house for now and their future. Congratulations on your Tiny home in the country. 😊

[@andrewburge8798]

Love their little table. Such a clever design. And the upstairs area with the netting and big window, the ceiling, is beautiful.

[@gayathriswaminathan4929]

Last time it was just around 1 am ( in Indian time) I show you upload a video, now again. Thanks Bryce for posting frequently these days ☺️ Hope this movement reaches far more & your channel too. In a country like India, where this awareness is low & people are still obcessed with big homes sticking to certain societal norms, wish more people will embrace this trend so that there is so much money left to enjoy other things in life. Never seen any customised tiny homes( brands/ organization/ movement) that would fit land and climate of tropical land like India. Hope someone will take an initiative & spreads this wave here too.

[@louisegogel7973]

I imagine that building any homes, especially tiny ones, would be good to do using hempcrete! It regulates temperature and humidity naturally. One could have walls of a thickness that matches the local climate.

[@MayankJairaj]

@@louisegogel7973 Sadly we don't have Hempcrete available in India, the authorities don't recognise it as a building material

[@louisegogel7973]

@@MayankJairaj not yet! Visualize with joy what you wish to see happen and never lament what isn’t, simply use what isn’t to clarify what you are striving for. This is part of the power of manifesting… whatever we focus on, especially wit feeling, is what gets fed.

[@DEVAEGIR]

Among the many excellent tiny houses you have on this channel, Bryce and Rasa, this is one of the absolute best. So cleverly designed, that it exudes comfort and cosiness, and doesn't seem small at all. p.s. And the cat was also lovely!

[@kirkian1828]

what a cool and creative couple! beautiful home, even more amazing that they created and built it themselves

[@RekitRachel]

Especially in a year!

[@natasha5622]

This house is so warm and cozy, I absolutely love it! Lovely young couple.

[@pbear49]

I love it! They are true Artisans. Their skills in design are amazing. I love the convertible table and while I 'm not a fan of lofts. love the netting and the feeling it creates. Thanks for sharing.

[@NYCHeartandSoul]

Chapeau, vous avez créé un environnement tellement accueillant. On sent le paix, une espace ou vos idées tellement créatives se sont réunis pour réaliser une vraie harmonie. Ça chante l’amour. 🙏🏼 et la table est magique!

[@ps...]

Well thats a very nicely designed tiny house with a lot of thoughtfulness about future, be it washing machine or TV/ projector unit or guests! And it has a capacity of accommodating 6 guests! Wow👏🏻 Plus, the net kinda gives hammock vibes😀 Bryce and Rasa👏🏻💕♥️

[@Theophilus388]

That coffee/ dining table is genius. So many creative ideas. Hope they will help other French people to have the tiny house alternative.

[@rimonagale1625]

I especially love the outside look of the house & the fabulous ceiling design.

[@clairepotter6975]

This couple has a bright future designing and making tiny homes for others! Their home is gorgeous. I just love the colorful fabrics on the cushions, drapes, and the containers in the bathroom that Agathe made.

[@patrickmckinley9937]

Hi 👋 Claire, how are you doing?

[@superbear617]

Well, that was amazing! High design values and construction elements, and low cost! The arched entry is a very elegant feature. And the folding table you designed is very impressive, indeed. Plus, your English is much better than you may think! Congratulations on a wonderful project.

[@karriecomfortletu1015]

This is one of my favorites - you can tell how much they loved building this home and living in it too. That table is ingenious!

[@seandesmond5560]

A really clever and simple design that looks really comfortable! Their beautiful cat in the video was the really highlight!!! 🐱

[@Jennifercox]

There’s so many things to Love about this video: the way you used the voice over to give it your touch, the beautiful house, the incredibly adorable and sweet couple, that folding table and, above all, that snow stealing cat that is in every single frame ❤️❤️❤️

[@papabear2515]

Fabulous designs incorporated in this beautiful home! Thanks!

[@villaadmin1070]

This design and house is absolutely amazing! The roof honestly made me cry. Beautiful

[@anni.3898]

Their tiny house is so inspiring and truly brilliant!

[@deannatroy8113]

This girl should absolutely consider providing tiny house plans!! Her house is beautiful

[@mai_chan2023]

this has got to be the most beautiful, most cleverly designed tiny home I've ever seen, and I've seen tons! most tiny homes are too long, or have transforming furniture that are a bit overkill, and the doors & windows that don't line up are just irritating to look at. this home, however, is a work of art 😍 I'd LOVE to see how they will design tiny homes for others in the future. 💚

[@khzvaleriesmith6428]

yes a work of art

[@NikBY]

It's always a special finished product when a couple can use their professional skills to build their own tiny home. I think it's wonderful that their intention is to build other people's perfect fit! The abundant light on the gorgeous wood makes the house shine inside. I hope you keep in touch with these two and feature some of their builds in the future!

[@jamesmichael1561]

Hello Naomi how are you doing

[@debraderoos5225]

I love the bathroom. Totally efficient and perfect.

[@zenjeon5273]

Their love for geometry is showing, gosh, the symmetrical aspects in every corner of their house, from the roofs to the furniture. I was mesmerised.❣✨ Also, their craftsmanship is top-notch, the creativity and innovative ideas they applied left me in awe. They have a bright future ahead of them if they decided to make a profit in their crafts, it would be popular and sought for.

[@katquinto]

This is by far the best designed tiny home I've seen! What a talented couple - that transforming table is so innovative and practical. Much love to the Agathe and Anton and their amazing house! I'm sure their business will do well :)

[@induchopra3014]

With a deck later,its a mansion It comfortablely sleeps six people. So much place for eating,working,friends.Entertainment

[@naomimoe217]

Fantastic design. The coffee table/dining table is genius. I would love to buy one.

[@jeffburdick3569]

What fun to see this innovative home. I love the loft spaces.

[@janetnash]

Such a cosy home, the table design is amazing.

[@TLFaun]

Great and artistic place done with love. That's what modern escapism is about. It is a goal of mine to have a small tiny house in Norway ..one day for sure. Inspirational video once more!

[@RichardCodyMusic]

Props to them for shooting all that footage. That's a lot for native English speakers. Major props to them and, as always, to Bryce & Rasa.

[@elspethfougere9683]

It's really interesting seeing the movement growing in France, especially with architects and innovation, these two are gorgeous and I'm happy to learn from their ideas

[@kayelyward8714]

There home is beautifully designed. I love the ceiling. Every aspect of their home is beautiful from the kitchen to the second floor. The details make such a difference in the quality of their home.

[@Chereese0808]

Wow, this home is amazing! The architectural talent really shows. Especially with the table and ceilings. I'm in awe. Excellent work!! 🏆

[@jimadams6159]

A beautiful and extremely well thought out home. Such an inspirational couple.

[@kmack7333]

This is a wonderful home and the woodwork is gorgeous!!!

[@mzansime]

What a lovely couple; they truly understand the concept of creating a Tiny HOME. 💕 Her stunning design and their excellent workmanship has created a beautiful and unique home. And yes, their folding/raising table is GENIUS. 🤗

[@Donneczka1]

Wow! Another tiny house that knocks it out of the ballpark! I am so amazed at the design skills of so many of these tiny house builders. Such great functionality, beauty, and creativity combined! ❤️

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

Not just a tiny home it’s a piece of art & such beautiful craftsmanship. They should have a business. I love the table! Wow That’s art & so practical. Thank you Bryce for letting us see tiny houses from around the world 🌎 🙏