This Mirror Cabin is Hidden in Plain Sight - Chameleon Tiny House with Beautiful Interior

This cabin is practically invisible! Thanks to its mirrored exterior, it reflects its surroundings and changes with the seasons. The tiny 200-square-foot interior is equally stunning with a minimalist Scandinavian interior design with maple walls and stainless steel accents. Another incredible feature is the "portal" window, which spans the entire width of the cabin and provides a spectacular view from the bed.
This is one of arcana's beautiful mirrored cabin retreats outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can follow and find out more about them here:
findarcana.com/
/ findarcana
The cabin was designed by Michael Leckie from Leckie Studio in Vancouver, BC:
leckiestudio.com/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Photos provided by arcana:
- Winter photos by Mike Palmer
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- Fall photos by doublespace photography
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#cabintour #tinyhouse #invisible

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about arcana here: instagram.com/findarcana/ findarcana.com/ Shout out to Mike Palmer and doublespace photography for the beautiful seasonal photos we were able to include in the video! You can follow them both here: instagram.com/roamingfocus/ instagram.com/2spacephoto/ Mirror Cabin design by Michael Leckie from Leckie Studio: leckiestudio.com/

[@RobertFisher]

Great vid! Just FYI, the website URL is incorrect at the end of the video. It takes you to a movie studio.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Robert for letting us know!

[@cosmickate4947]

I've had a message saying I've been shortlisted for a prize, is this a scammer sending me that as I know some have had scammers in thier comments?

[@paulettepalladini9712]

Really cool but I

[@joedonzi9552]

@@ExploringAlternatives As our civil continues to deteriorate - cabin design must also consider "defensible spaces." I am sorry to be so rude as to mention that an indefensible space is not going remain a practical option for many vulnerable people. Cheers from Miami Beach , joey d.

[@3shellyiam]

Worked in a mirrored building in a natural setting. Birds kept flying into and killing themselves. Sometimes whole flocks of them would hit. It was really disturbing to witness.

[@lovedream1805]

Oh no! That is distressing..

[@Daftanemone]

This was my exact first thoughts when I saw the thumbnail. Especially imagine deers or some other animals running into it too

[@arunaputra2266]

5:32

[@DaimyoD0]

5:32 So he mentions that the plus marks on the reflective surface is a bird film to prevent bird strikes. I think only time will tell how well it works. Bird strikes happen often enough with big windows on regular, non-reflective, even overtly large buildings; the windows themselves are a major source of confusion for birds. So I would be happier to see bird film on the big window as well. They make decals that are reflective in the UV range but mostly translucent in the visible range, so in theory, they are very apparent to birds but don't obstruct the view through the window. I'm glad that they took it into consideration at least. Building a cabin with the gimmick of being in harmony with nature, that instead actively kills wildlife, would be pretty cringey lol. I will admit it looks pretty cool though.

[@NWHomesteader]

At 5:30, they mention it has bird film to prevent that.

[@nil981]

As much as I love this channel I can't help but feel that 90% of these homes are unsustainable and their owners are all doing this as a hobby. It's not really an alternative per se.

[@jmk1962]

This is built as an Air B&B for occasional living not everyday living.

[@FinnRenard]

User name checks out :) Anyway, I agree 100%. Many of these "homes" aren't actual homes, just pet projects to show who can charge the most for a weekend stay.

[@nil981]

@@FinnRenard if anything....these homes are just grifts.

[@MrMountainchris]

Depends how you choose to live. I've happily lived in my 120 sq ft TH for 4 years.

[@tefinnegan5239]

@Calvin Calm ... Let's see your cabin.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Hi Everyone! We're seeing lots of comments from people concerned about birds. We love them, too! We're not experts but we asked a lot of questions and from what we learned (and from what Josh shared at the end of the video), the bird film and panel distortion were an integral part of the cabin design to make sure it was safe, and they do a great job of making the cabin visible to birds and wildlife. The cabin is also low to the ground and tucked into the woods. As a side note, we also found that the window was almost as reflective as the stainless steel panels. Thanks for watching and commenting :) :)

[@barnstar2077]

Birds must fly into it all the time. They often fly at my patio doors, even when the curtains are closed and the glass isn't mirrored.

[@aprisia]

The mirroring effect, as well as the markings, should significantly reduce that. There are few birds that will intentionally fly towards what appears to be an object approaching it, ie it's reflection.

[@barnstar2077]

@@aprisia - My patios doors disagree with your analysis. Birds, especially when startled, will fly towards large windows or doors that are only slightly reflective, never mind almost fully mirrored.

[@tkio]

he mentions using a bird film to prevent that

[@cjn585]

The + + design allows the birds to recognize that it is a barrier

[@aprisia]

@@barnstar2077 I want you to think about what you just said. You are trying to refute my claim that animals tend not to want to rush head first towards their own reflection by citing antecdotal evidence of animals flying into something that is mostly clear and, by your own admission, has a very low ability to reflect images...

[@Kevely978]

This has nothing to do with nature, it has to do with marketing and business

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

The machine is hungry

[@UniqueLivingGreen]

EXACTLY! A lot of the videos on this channel are not actually about sustainable alternative living. Just unique designs...

[@paloma2364]

That is really disturbing - just the toll on birds crashing into it would be horrific to witness.

[@Doodsyo]

YOU CLEARLY AINT WATCH THE WHOLE VID

[@shastafog2516]

I can't amaze how many birds fly into this cabin, so cool but that's a problem I'm sure.

[@iatethecrayons]

They talk about it at 5:31

[@nighthiker8872]

What about a little kid walking home from school, without a GPS.

[@nighthiker8872]

How many bears crush into it daily.

[@nunyabizz50]

4 of these side by side surrounded by a deck would make a nice house. one for a bedroom, one for a living room, one for a kitchen and one for storage. could lay them out in a square so there is a 20'x20' indoor garden in the center make the walls 1 foot thick foam board insulation, solar panels over the entire roof and solar panels over half the deck for shade. then hire a couple kids once a week to come clean the exterior.

[@solitariocamel]

change kids for robots and we are on the same page.

[@EmilyBee.]

@@solitariocamel Humanity over A.I.

[@Wandering.Homebody]

@12macarrones you must have grown up spoilt rotten. I really enjoyed earning my own money as a school kid one afternoon a week. Not only must you have grown up having had every last little cent handed to you on a platter by your parents, but you are so devoid of empathy that you don't even recognise that, to some kids, this would seem like a worthwhile opportunity, and you d want it obliterated by replacing them with robots.

[@AngelzWhizper]

It's...different. I just recently saw a vid of a bear reacting to it's own reflection in a mirror placed in the wild & it wasn't pleased lol. It was pretty funny but I can imagine the sheer terror of any of anyone inside if a bear came across this cabin! 😂😂😂

[@doncarlo9345]

I will Equip this cabin with bear paper spray hose sprayer around the cabin and have a bullet proof mirror. And a loudspeaker just to blast a loud gun shot to scare bear, lion and maybe a monkey

[@kristinab1078]

I wondered about this too. If a bear were to see it's reflection, not only would it be attracted to come closer, but it might also become agitated. An agitated bear is not a nice bear.

[@wownewstome6123]

That was the first thing I thought of. The bear instantly attacked the mirror. My guess is that it is a risk with this mirrored cabin, too. A second issue: you might walk outside not knowing a bear is a few feet away since there is no window on two sides of the cabin.

[@codetech5598]

Male birds will attack their reflection, thinking it's a rival.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

I’d love to see a video of that!

[@NathalieLazo]

Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always - Nathalie ✨❤️

[@bevtrue6937]

Wow. Completely wild. I do think you would have animals and birds running into it continuously, though. I guess they would see themselves soon before collision, though. We used to have birds colliding with our large kitchen window though, a lot. Sad.

[@selenicasa]

5:31

[@suraya1224]

@@selenicasa Doesn't do any good.

[@IM-eq9gx]

The maple interior building is exactly what I'd want as my own home. The natural smell of wooden furniture, etc is what's most appealing to me.

[@ghomerhust]

simple light woods are very "cheery" feeling as well. a cold morning with snow outside, and a hot pot of coffee brewing and some eggs on the stove, with that bright wood greeting you. yeah i could do that!

[@Coleton33Music]

Would be interesting to see the windows be one-way mirrors so that the exterior of the building is completely reflective. Though that might reduce sunlight entering the cabin.

[@b_uppy]

Where did they get the siding? Bet the siding burns nearby plants. Does it overheat due to the metal?

[@sgrvtl7183]

I love the exterior, how beautiful to have nature as the reflective - wow! Beautiful!

[@jocelynelangis777]

Amazing what people in design and architecture can make. This is the most beautiful and mini house we ever saw with Exploring …A dream coming through. Not only functional but out of space. Love the counters and the set up to see outside and sleep with relaxing music. Soooooooo tempting!

[@Kimm_Berlyn]

Beautiful and comfortable. Thank you for the careful concern about the birds - great idea with the exterior check marks! I love love how the siding reflects nature. 😍🤩

[@roxana28101956]

And birds dont hit themselves in the mirrors?

[@Kimm_Berlyn]

@@roxana28101956 He said they put the many many X’s to keep the birds from doing that.

[@DaimyoD0]

Bird films are great at preventing bird strikes on windows, but I would imagine their application on large reflective structures is still experimental. Only time will tell how well it works and if it is enough. Bird strikes happen often enough with big windows on regular, non-reflective, even overtly large buildings; the windows themselves are a major source of confusion for birds. So I would be happier to see bird film on the big window as well. They make decals that are reflective in the UV range but mostly translucent in the visible range, so in theory, they are very apparent to birds but don't obstruct the view through the window.

[@BrooklynAlien]

@@DaimyoD0 yes we put some on a big window at my sister's house. We got the bird shaped ones. To us inside they just look like frosted glass bird shapes. They look fine and stops them from flying in to it. But there's no way I'm going to believe birds don't fly into this entire reflective home.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Oh how i wish i was rich enough to have this. Its absolutely perfect.

[@sharonkaysnowton]

I love this mirrored cabin. It reminds me of the mirrored houses of artist Doug Aitken. I love how the outside changes with the seasons, the minimalist Scandinavian interior design of white maple furniture, the stainless steel accents and the large windows that allow light to come in. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@LK-by2cq]

This home is beautiful, and as usual, your photography is wonderful. However, I prefer the homes that you show that people live in, rather than those homes built for rental purposes. I like the homes that I can imagine myself living in rather than those homes that I would vacation in. At times, rental properties can make one think about options for building one's own home. So I can understand the logic in in touring homes such as this one. Thank you for your hard work and your dedication to excellence!

[@thingsofnature77]

That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen all day today wow! 😍

[@lalahaha5313]

You achieved your mission with flying colors...nature is the centerpiece yet all the comfort a person needs is still provided without distracting from it. Way to go!!!

[@cathybt]

There's no words to describe the place. It's just dreamy

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Just wait till Bigfoot thinks he walking up to another Bigfoot...

[@ahawkins794]

😂😂😂😂

[@yoyu4671]

I reaaaaaaly love this tiny house !! I love the outdoors! 😳

[@relaxingserenitysounds]

This Tiny Home/Cabin is Beautiful!!! It's so Amazing how it blends with Nature😍Thank you for Sharing!!

[@barbarajoyhuhtala3495]

I have no idea of how many tiny living spaces I have seen. This in now my favourite!

[@user-onyoutube868]

The neutral, light color palette is very calming. Beautiful design. Great use of space.

[@gogogamany]

밝은 오크색 내부, 위생적인 스텐 싱크 주방, 위장 거울 외부, 너무 완벽합니다.

[@valeriebelmonte9556]

Beautiful! Love the whole design very creative and unique!

[@jorge.r.garciadealba]

It looks great. Love the interior design.

[@emperorkalel]

Wow this is truly amazing!

[@catgir5x]

Wow...what an excellent build..

[@pamm5287]

Wow! This is absolutely incredible! I'm in awe! 💞

[@kmb9144]

Beautiful Get Away Vacation Or Weekend ❤️

[@ourcozygarden]

The concept is very simple yet very impressive.

[@Ann-cx3dd]

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

[@airtimedroneguy6449]

Brilliant design love it

[@cheriejohnson9445]

Ok now that is really cool!!

[@coeniedevilliers8792]

What an amazing design and concept. Wow!

[@peetsz3732]

Beautiful... how creative! I'm wowed 🤩

[@joyanders3968]

Looks like a very restful escape. Love it.

[@brp1817]

OMG! I’ve had this idea for ever, so glad you made it happen. I love it❤

[@waynegross2113]

Totally unique and very welcoming for being wood and steel!

[@oppoandroidf1174]

Real Scandinavian taste...👌👍😍😍😊😊

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

"stressful tethers" ... what a totally apt description ... this design evokes peace ... love it.

[@natejosich]

Wow what a beautiful build

[@n2bfw884]

This is beautiful.

[@lilivicordero8077]

So beautiful inside and out!

[@Hayley-db2pz]

Wow 😮 this is lovely

[@MrBlank0]

Nice touch with the pattern on the outside. The birds thank you. 🐦

[@roseoduho3731]

Amazing 👏

[@IAMONELUVNOW]

Wow!!! Beautiful 😍 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lorilange8654]

Wow that's so cool love it!! It's beautiful!!!

[@ritabroils6190]

Interesting cabin, beautiful idea.

[@sequoyamaisonblacque]

Gorgeous

[@nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978]

do you know what bear and moose do when they see their reflection?

[@bradbates2339]

i love the wood interior though wonder about wildlife harm from the mirrored effect despite the precautions. given the abundance of nature on all around, I'd really want to have more side windows to avoid the forced tunnel vision.

[@BDagg3234]

Such an awesome idea.

[@toyalee3721]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ingridhohmann3523]

Super design !!!!!!

[@mayramarrero1218]

I fall in love with it.

[@CavityCreep1]

This is so cool!

[@bucklundie]

Very cool, what a great idea

[@ezettastewart4278]

This is amazing 😍😍

[@paulahiggins6322]

Beautiful 😍

[@swag2be578]

Amazing 🤩

[@truckingwithtobee]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@corithefrugalflower]

Omg I only needed to see the intro to fall in love!! 😍👌🙏

[@dawnhollified2482]

How amazingly simple x simply beautiful.

[@remembercollins8244]

Absolutely stunning

[@josephbrown7319]

Awesome!

[@gardenlevel7385]

Perfect.

[@robinbowman2464]

Amazing

[@randomvintagefilm273]

That is truly AWESOME!!

[@customfittedinc]

Astonishing gorgeous 😍

[@cancandoit]

This is so beautiful.

[@teamhaselmyer]

Absolutely Amazing 👍😁👍

[@brittrathbunwoo7370]

Beautiful.

[@jessicaarrieta9334]

love this idea of invisible tiny house

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Very Cool!

[@poortalk]

The fire hasard!! The sun reflecting so hard. This will burn forests

[@philipjones3793]

Brilliant, Love it. 100% .

[@crivatcarmen3711]

Beautiful...!

[@adatshhc]

This is awesome

[@hollycagle4251]

Beautiful

[@darleenhickson3718]

Beautiful! Nicely done!

[@natlebeuf3367]

Very good idea. Wonderfull

[@MrJohnblaine]

I adore this... bravo on the outside

[@timmeyer9014]

That is so wild! I think that's wicked cool.

[@reason5591]

Now this is Ultra Cool 😎😍

[@LoveStar333]

This is absolutely badass. Sign me up! 🤩

[@kekiplus1andonly]

Woooooow beautiful

[@brpawankumariyengar4227]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@jennyanimal9046]

That's so cool

[@user-ix5yi4ze5z]

Wow!!! I like this cabin a lot!!!

[@stickynorth]

Love it!

[@jimsteele7108]

What a neat idea