Think of director Wes Anderson, and you will likely think of his distinct aesthetic.
Possessing a quirky formalism style that plays with saturated hues and symmetry – his aesthetic has taken social media by storm for the past few months – right on schedule, because Anderson’s new film Asteroid City has just reached the silver screen.
while Asteroid City may be set in a fictional desert town, there is an answer to our Wes Anderson dreams in reality – nestled in Joshua Tree in the High Desert of California. And the best part? It’s available to rent via Airbnb now.
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Although not officially afflicted with the director (sorry), this tiny home draws inspiration from his unmistakable style – complete with mid-century modern decorating quirks and a neutral palette that would not look out of place on Wes’ sets. Here, we take a tour.
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While this home may be tiny, the plot is far from compact. Situated on 2.5 acres of cacti-filled desert land, this home’s minimalism allows the surrounding landscape to take center stage.
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The open-plan living room and kitchen serve as the focal point of the home – offering room to lounge before cooking up a dinner party in the desert. Kitchen aside appliances, the small room showcases a range of Wes Anderson-inspired decor quirks, from the perfectly curated accessories to the two identical armchairs (for that all-important symmetry).
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Beyond the wooden-hued living space, the home has two bedrooms, including the primary suite with a king-size bed and French doors to the patio. Meanwhile, the guest bedroom has two surprisingly spacious closets and a twin-sized day bed with a view of the olive and Joshua trees (that are described as great for bird watching).
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It is beyond the main home, however, where we find the most impressive part of the property. Yes, outside, the house has a full bath with French lime plaster walls and a rain shower – offering the rare opportunity to bathe in the Californian desert.
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The exterior space was designed to blur the boundaries between indoor/outdoor living (as if the al fresco bath didn’t already give this away). Alongside the tub, guests can also enjoy a shaded dining table and chaise lounge chairs for when the sun sets above Joshua Tree.
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This extraordinary tiny home is available to rent on Airbnb now.