Despite the new location being about 150km from their old home, far from the market and town center, and lacking streetlights, Ms. Huyen and her husband still chose to move there, buying an 800m2 plot of land amidst vast tea hills.

"The idea of ​​a nature-friendly garden house for my wife and I started to take shape in early 2023."

"At that time, after going through a stressful period of the pandemic, both of us reflected on our lives, which were too stressful and busy, and then discussed and planned to move to Moc Chau, designing our dream home," Ms. Huyen shared the reason for moving to the new land.

The garden house in Son La is far from the market and the town center, and lacks streetlights, but every morning when she wakes up, Ms. Huyen can admire the poetic sunrise and listen to the cheerful sound of roosters crowing.

To ensure comfortable living and aesthetic appeal, Ms. Huyen and her husband divided their large plot of land into two areas. The living area has a floor space of approximately 120 square meters, while the remaining space is used for a yard, parking, storage, and a vegetable garden.

She revealed that they didn't hire a designer or use any blueprints, instead building their dream home themselves with passion and dedication. This also helped the couple save costs and freely express their creativity according to their needs.

"We personally selected each decorative item and arranged them aesthetically, purchased the most basic household items ourselves, and meticulously collected them for a year from the start of construction until the house was completed," she recounted.

A romantic sunset scene at the garden house nestled amidst tea hills, belonging to a young couple in Son La.

Ms. Huyen said that due to the climate in Moc Chau, which has a long rainy season and bitterly cold winters, construction faced many difficulties. Not to mention, finding a suitable and experienced team of builders was also not easy because most local workers had not been exposed to the new design styles that homeowners desired.

In addition, other factors such as material shortages and unfavorable construction conditions further extended the completion time for Ms. Huyen's house, taking approximately one year.

The house's design deviates from any standard, harmoniously combining wood, glass, and natural sunlight and wind.

“My husband, Giang, practically handles everything, from designing the space and selecting materials to supervising construction. Even when there are no workers around, he does the work himself.”

Even on rainy days, when the fog was thick, he would still crouch under the eaves, patiently hammering in each wooden beam and adjusting each brick, hoping the house would turn out exactly as he had envisioned.

"For me, it's precisely those 'imperfections' that make the house more authentic and soulful," the homeowner shared.

Every item in the house has been carefully selected, with some pieces designed by the homeowner or collected from old objects.

Ms. Huyen's family home is designed in the stilt house style, with a rustic yet subtly classic feel, inspired by nature and mountain life, and focusing on the use of raw, natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal.

The space includes four bedrooms, a kitchen/living room area, and a common living area.

The interior is largely made of wood, with warm tones and a focus on natural elements, creating a familiar and cozy atmosphere.

A living space that is green and refreshing all year round helps family members relax and relieve stress.

"We built the house based on our own ideas, shaped by our daily life experiences. Many items in the house were made by my husband himself or restored from old items, which saved costs and holds many memories. Simply put, this is a house created by our hands and a persistent heart," she shared.

In addition to their house, Ms. Huyen and her husband also beautify their garden space with various plants such as tea, flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables…

They also added small decorative features, paved pathways with stones, or set up a small corner for drinking tea and relaxing.

The homeowner admitted that this garden house not only embodies the efforts and purpose of the couple's lives but also serves as a place to preserve the values ​​they pursue: simplicity, connection, and a healthy environment for their daughter to grow up in.

"Every time we come home, we feel re-energized. And most importantly, we experience a sense of peace—something my husband and I never had before," the 31-year-old woman expressed.