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A popular Singaporean prefab luxury tiny home maker has unveiled its latest futuristic $98,000 smart home — see inside the Cube Two X
Now, Nestron — a wildly popular Singaporean tiny home maker — has unveiled its latest contender in the growing market: the $98,000 Cube Two X smart tiny home.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X living room and kitchen.
Nestron
The new model is an upgrade from the original Cube Two, Nestron's most popular unit.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
The company has seen continuous success throughout COVID-19. In December 2020, Choco Toh of Nestron's marketing team called Nestron a "worldwide phenomenon," and at one point, the company's website crashed from a rise in visits and "extremely overwhelming popularity."
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
This summer amid booming public interest, Nestron began shipping its artificial-intelligence-powered tiny homes overseas to the UK.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X bathroom.
But the UK isn't its biggest market: Over 70% of Nestron's clients currently reside in the US, Toh told Insider in an email interview.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X.
To tackle the growing American market, Nestron will begin "entering the US market with a distribution of its own very soon," Toh said.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
And the company already has plans to ship its tiny homes to clients in locations like Tennessee, New York, and Canada.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
"We still receive lots of [customer] inquiries ... and it's constantly increasing," Toh said, noting that most of the inquiries are for its Cube-based tiny homes.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
At $98,000, the updated Cube Two X (C2X) is more expensive and larger than its popular $52,000 Cube Two (C2) predecessor.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
The C2 stands at 263 square-feet, while the refreshed C2X is almost 377 square-feet.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
This makes the C2X the largest tiny home in Nestron's lineup.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
Wanting a bigger tiny home might seem ironic, but customer demand for a larger, more customizable C2 pushed the Nestron team to create the C2X, according to Toh.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
Now let's take a look inside the C2X units.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
Like other homes in the Cube series, the C2X design was inspired by "science fiction and futuristic spacecraft elements," Toh said.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
Unlike the previous Cubes, the new tiny home has two floor plan options: the first with one bedroom, and the second with two sleeping spaces.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
The one-bedroom unit can accommodate up to three people, while the two-bedroom home can hold up to four.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
Both layouts have an entryway, living room, kitchen and dining room, bathroom, at least one bedroom, and several large windows that keep the tiny home from feeling cramped.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X bedroom.
Nestron
But only the one-bedroom layout has an additional skylight and a double-doored refrigerator. The two-bedroom C2X has a single-door refrigerator instead.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
Otherwise, both come "move-in ready" with basic amenities and furniture.
A rendering of the two-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
This includes the living room ...
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
... which comes with a sofa bed with pillows ...
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
... integrated storage units ...
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
... and a projector set in lieu of a television.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
The bedroom is also fully furnished with a bed set ...
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
... storage units like a closet and bookshelf, and a table.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
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Meanwhile, the joint kitchen and dining room has amenities like an electric stove with a range hood, a refrigerator …
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
… a dining table, and a wall-mounted screen that operates as a small entertainment center and smart home monitor.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X living room and kitchen.
Nestron
Meanwhile, the bathroom has all the classics furnishings, such as a shower, washing machine, and sink.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X bathroom.
Nestron
Some bathroom amenities — specifically the toilet and mirror — can also be upgraded to be "smart."
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
This upgrade turns an ordinary mirror into a voice and touch-powered unit that can control the home's functions, check personal calendars, and more, according to Toh.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
Besides specific smart furniture, Nestron is also currently developing an artificial-intelligence assistant named "Canny."
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
Nestron
Eventually, the AI system will be able to complete tasks like brew your morning coffee.
A rendering of the Cube Two X.
The home also has motion sensor lights inside cabinets and under beds to help cut back on electricity use.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X.
Nestron
Nestron has already begun manufacturing the futuristic Cube Two X, and will begin shipping out the first builds early next year.
A rendering of the one-bedroom Cube Two X.
A popular Singaporean prefab luxury tiny home maker has unveiled its latest futuristic $98,000 smart home — see inside the Cube Two X
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Wednesday, December 01, 2021
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