I'm a retired kitchen/bathroom/new house designer [40 yrs] and even tho I'm into Key West/Tropical Style, 6 years there, this place is *STUNNING!!* The best way to keep a small space looking large is to minimize sight lines/eye clutter while using every inch of space and Mr Delaunay did it well! Brilliant! Thanks Kirsten!!
The stair tread is too short, making you take more steps than you need to. Its also a very unsafe design due to zig zag, no stair handle, and being all white, hard to see one step from next. The box seating on upper floor is downright scary. One drink too many at a party, and over you go! The kitchen is a definite improvement over the old cluttered space. 13:28 - that is one stylish dish rack, superb touch! 16:29 - that little red and white rocket toy behind the plant in the niche, is a replica from Tintin's Explorers on the Moon with Tintin, Milou, and Capitaine Haddock! So cute. Every French kid and other kids around the globe (like me) read that comic strip book. Overall, despite the decluttering and fine architectural touches, this place looks too boxy and hemmed in. Previously, it was flooded with light and openness. The kitchen is an improvement, albeit rather sterile. Storage space has dramatically increased. But I would feel I was in a coffin.
It looked better pre renovation. Much more airy and charming. They started doing a lot of these custom built ins more regularly in the 80's. I think they will fall out of favor again. Those stairs are a toe subbing horror show.
Just a comment about MDF board which was used to make the stairs. It is a manufactured pressed product of wood. It is actually heavier than plywood, in the US it is either the same cost or more than plywood, and if you damage it especially with water or screws it is difficult to make look good afterwards. It is basically a bit better than particle (or fallaparticle board) Not a fan of MDF at all.
i will trip on those steps within a week! also that closet won't even fit all my shoes. and i don't like working in a closet, but being able to shut it away is a great idea. kitchen is SO cute
Love this Paris apartment renovation. Some really nice touches here...the sculptured stairs, the translucent glass panels, the wall garden, but my favorite is the notch in the bedroom bench to allow a sight-line to the living room and window. Alex speaks with ease about his work.
Just a beautiful, thorough walkthrough. Loved seeing inside the cabinets and nooks -- that's the advantage of having a camera-shy homeowner I guess... when the architect shows us around, we get to see everything!
I la-la-la-la-love that slot in the bedroom (where you can talk to the people down in the living room without them seeing much of you) and that vertical garden in the kitchen. Thank you for showing us this wonderful home.
Monsieur Alex; je vous salue!Sadly, I was totally exhausted by by the time we reached that tiny appartment after watching you climb all those stairs.... but boy, was it worth the trip and the heart-fluttering! This is so amazing, incredible and simply wonderful. I personally wouldn't ever live in such a space because I'd be dead on arrival (we rented once an appt in Bern, Switzerland with 64 stone steps & after a long day you thought long and hard about having everything with you at any time arriving or leaving...) but I immensly admire the ingeniosity of using all those nooks and spaces in such a clever way. I love the kitchen-herb-garden.... (potentially... as that's what I'd have) - so clever, then that light across the whole place. BRAVOThank you Kirsten for this upload. I too was a tad irritated at the beginning because of the slightly erratic filming but then I was so fascinated that it was of no importance. It's a 'living video' and that's what we love about your work. Also, it MUST be difficult to film when there is so little space to move about and Delanay seems a tall man. btw; why all those negative votes? Because Alex is French and his English, although pretty good doesen't sound right to you? Or what? It didn't (from what we know) even cost a fortune, so that can't be the reason.
I swore he took credit for creating the upstairs bedroom because it wasn't there before (only attic space), and that the ceiling was level with the long, horizontal beam...but it was clearly evident in the Before pic so I was somewhat confused. Doesn't matter anyway; I love the way the mezzanine is designed because it "feels" like so much more than a typical loft. There are some really great uses of space in this apartment that I can gain inspiration from when building my Tiny or Small home!
This is what I do for a living, and I wish i could go to an old city like Paris and work with the buildings. This guy knows design and function. Perfect studio apartment remodel. Homeowner really got her bang for her buck.
This is amazing!! Kirsten is an amazing person, and I have seen quite a few of her videos. She is an artist and a genius!! I have a ton of respect and admiration for her. For what she has done, and what she continues to do. An incredible person to document these things for those of us who are stuck in the States, so we can live vicariously thru her!! Tusen takk, Kirsten!!
Very nice project. I like the attention to detail, like the seamless stainless steel top, the bathroom profiled glass... Also really good editing. By not giving an immediate overview of the space, but showing the parts of the room piece by piece it really keeps your attention.
I've built a similar staircase which proved to be very easy to use. The only (major) difference was that the steps were probably a tad wider (20cm middle line + 2cm nose overhang) making it less steep but 50° slope none the less. For those who were wondering about MDF, it simply refers to Medium Density Fiberboard.
It's so fascinating to see how a space can work for different people. I much preferred the feel of the pre-renovation apartment, just because it felt so open and light, but this clearly works for the owners. From one Kirsten to another, I find these tours so interesting! I'm hooked :)
its a shame about the staircase as a designer myself I can see that he locked himself into the initial design concept and was seduced by the 'cleverness' of the aesthetic look of the one form overlapped unfortunately function and safety was the loser those steps are just dangerous the angle the size of the tread the lack of hand grip. The fact that he had to keep justifying the design in terms of a storage unit instead of their primary function as stairs signals a design thats not resolved apart from that I liked everything else and that rubber floor is to die for. :)
The stair is interesting, my only concern are old people and people who have disabilities. I don't see how they could stop in the middle of the stair with two feet on the same step.
+K.D.P. Ross +DuskSunDawn and don't forget the sleepy people.... I mean... what if you're ill one day and took pills and you want to head to bed safely? Waking up safely and running to the toilet without falling?
Yeah well, the strairs were a bargain, now it is shorter and allow more room for storage spaces, which apparently seemed to be a requirement in the whole apartment.
at first I was very skeptical about the stairs, but I'm absolutely in love with them how the steps flow with the natural foot falls and cadence of stepping. And all that storage!
dothedeed walking down half sleepy to go to the bathroom sounds dangerous. I will most likely wake up and then can’t sleep for a while. That ruins the next day.
Love the optimism. I agree, they're wonderful -- there was probably a tiny, 100 year-old woman with fresh baguettes dancing up those stairs before they began filming.
I L O V E it!!! There are some things I would change, though. -> Shelves instead of that weird garden in the kitchen plus completely hidden bedroom (=> extra storage). The location is STUNNING!!! My dream!!!
arita52 It's a type of stairs called "Japanese steps" in French. Setting up the stairs this way allow for two steps to take as much room as a single step in regular stairs. It way seem dangerous, but it is not. It's, in fact, very practical. :)
Seattle Rain I just noticed your comment haha It honestly boggles me how everybody is freaking out about the stairs, in the comments. Japanese steps follow the natural flow of one's steps, so while it may seem weird at first, it's actually easy to get used to (and, as I said before, efficient in a small space)! I think it's not a type of stairs known in the US because the issue of space may be very different, compared to what we have in Europe (cities such as NYC aside, of course). Especially in Paris. The city is fairly small, yet with the highest number of inhabitants per square meter. Add to that old buildings with a space that isn't properly used... And when people want to modify their home, they have to check out efficient ways to gain space. Call me mad, but I think some ideas from Japan should be more wide-spread in Europe - such as the wet rooms with a sink/toilets combo, which would work well in the bathroom of a 15m2 studio, for example. I also wish the tiny house mouvement could take off more to spread all the ideas to efficiently use every bit of space available, though there are issues tied to European and French regulations so it's a bit difficult. In regard to the latter point, you guys are pretty lucky in North America!
@@unrulycrow6299 Even with the Japanese steps, the treads end up too narrow, mostly because of the slanted design. You can see when he goes down, his toes are not touching the tread. Stairs that narrow was the number one reason for dead servants in Victorian-era Britain.
@@unrulycrow6299 and you seem to forget that while those stairs may be OK in JAPAN in general, Japanese people are smaller in stature than Europeans, and probably have smaller feet, hence the stairs may see OK to them or even to someone like you who obviously has no idea of when something is dangerous and when it's not.
I love this space!!! All except for the stairs inside the apartment going up to the bedroom. I could see how they would be very dangerous. But if I were younger this would be totally something that I would consider!
Not too keen on the bathroom either, with those opaque panels, people would still be able to see you sat on the bog! It would have been better to set the opaque glass at 6 foot high and used the length to install some artwork instead to break up the use of white in the apartment.
I like it! I love the gentleman's sweater - looks hand knitted. I know, I am a crochet, and knit design artist, and my specialty is garments, BUT his sleeves are a little short - you must measure twice, knit/crochet once! ;)
This apartment is both efficient and attractive. Kudos to the designer! Why can't more architects do this, using a space's bones to help shape an appealing and economical living area?
Dammit Kristen, I wanted to critize on account that these people are fabulously wealthy and that its has no bearing on the little people like me, but I have to amit it is a very cool apartment. Thanks for your wonderful channel!!!!!!!!!
It actually was a very affordable remodel. Though we didn't really talk about cost because the architect told me he doesn't know if he could repeat it that inexpensively.
Yeah, I'm thinking that's a lot of totally custom carpentry work with quality wood. And it looks like they did a good job too (not that I know much). That alone is usually a pretty expensive kind of thing to do. Engaging with someone with actual skill is expensive. lol
My apartament has all furniture (closets, kitchen etc) custom made and it was a lot cheaper that buying furniture from shops that have the same quality stuff.
The location, design work, and craftsmanship was obviously pretty expensive, but the over all effect is not ostentatious; the result is modest, minimalist, tailored.
Very interesting and very intelligent design. Like many other posters I liked the original but since the owner wanted a pared-down look the idea of a bank of cabinets beneath the loft was a very good one. I also think the stairs were not practical -- a straight alternating-tread stair would have been just as good and less dangerous. I have noticed on a whole lot of these clever houses that the stairs have no or almost no railings and wonder how Europeans get away with it.
Also have to mention how great it is to see European appliances --- the streamlined oven, stovetop, washer/dryer, antique soap holder and especially the stainless drain board integrated with the sink -- WOW!!! Such beautiful, minimalist designs, there's virtually nothing like that here in America. Heck, we wanted a modern stainless oven and fridge for our vintage Airstream renovation, and the only option I could find were designed in Italy!
I rented a one room (room and kitchen with no separating door) in that general area (not Montmartre) one summer for I think about 1200 or 1400 USD per month. It was old and functional, but didn't have A/C or anything. I think it was on the 4th or 5th floor, also no elevator. I could have gotten a bit lower price farther from the city center. That gives you an idea of what's going on in Paris. Oh, and that was in 2008. So, yeah.
Love this place, but those stairs are scary. Maybe for younger people. But I sure wouldn't want to go up and down those stairs after a glass of wine or two, lol!
As a younger person, nah. Not even for me. At the very least, they need to add a railing. But I'd prefer more functional stairs like what they had before the renovation. That zigzag design is a nightmare. They chose looks over function in a part of the design that definitely should have focused on function first.
I love the use of space and the kitchen remodel, especially the vertical garden. But I agree with others that I like the pre-renovation style better. It's hard to tell because I couldn't really see what the new living room looks like, but it seemed more closed off to me and looked smaller, even with the light that "pierces" the apartment. I think if the owner had picked up her clutter and done a less extensive rehab, it would have suited my personal tastes more, but I'm also not a huge fan of really modern architecture. I've yet to see a rehab like that to gain more storage and efficiency that wasn't very minimalist in design. I liked the idea of the stairs mimicking the stairs of Montmartre, but I could never have those in my place. I'd be in the ER within a week LOL. The location is killer, and I'd love to see more docs about life in the rooftops of Paris. Thanks for posting!
The owner "works in fashion" so I imagined her going down those steps in stilletto heels haha. Also - are there no zoning laws in Paris? That tree house bedroom is a catastrophe waiting to happen
Superb! One of the best places you've ever showcased. Love the detail-oriented approach to the interior, and you can't fault the neighborhood either...
Love plant wall and integrated kitchen appliances. Also stainless counter top with waterfall end and built-in drainboard. The Japanese stairs would function safer if squared off. Form follows function. Triangular looks cool but he is looking at lawsuits if anyone got serious injury or died.
the older arrangement wasn't that bad really but this one's certainly much better in terms of being tidy and everything ... and 'new' too of course ... that 'diffused light' section above the bathroom though, although very cool the way it looks and works now, is a little bit wasted space for such a tiny apartment imo ... i would build a floor there to add it to the bedroom that's already too small with too low a ceiling ... then to get that natural light to the bathroom downstairs as well, i'd construct its ceiling (which is the bedroom's floor at the same time) made out of some sturdy translucent material ... in fact, not the entire ceiling/floor thing has to be made that way ... only part of it, say a 25x25cm (10x10") square (or a 25cm x longer) at a raised corner (with a slightly oblong top so it won't be covered with anything and remain open all the time) would suffice to let some natural light from the apartment's main ceiling at that section reach the bathroom too ... after all, the bathroom is not always in use, is it?
This living space looks nice as usual as the videos on this channel. However, if I were the client, I would request not to add recesses/indents in place you can't interact with, so I would know where to open the drawers and cupboards. Plus, it looks cleaner with a flat surface and I can hang something there or use it as a white board.
It really seems like there was space in this apartment for a normal staircase. Going up this kind of staircase is probably much easier than going down, especially as I don't even see a railing. I really wouldn't have to crawl down that staircase in the middle of the night.
FYI...when I see the word ADAPTIVE my mind immediately goes to the thought that this space would work for somebody with disabilities and/or somebody who has to use adaptive devices like a wheelchair or walker to interact with the world around them. The fact is that this space would never work in an adaptive way if you think about it the way I described it in the paragraph above due to all the climbing that is required to utilize this space. That being said might there be a different word to use to describe this space than adaptive????
I would have liked to see the entire living space, perhaps with a nice 360 degree pan around the main room.
I'm a retired kitchen/bathroom/new house designer [40 yrs] and even tho I'm into Key West/Tropical Style, 6 years there, this place is *STUNNING!!* The best way to keep a small space looking large is to minimize sight lines/eye clutter while using every inch of space and Mr Delaunay did it well! Brilliant! Thanks Kirsten!!
Some good features....But I prefered the look before the renovation!
Me too. It just needed a clean up ;)
I agree :)
G.G Wilson me too if just needed to be cleaned and the stairs was much nicer and safer
Yeah I actually liked better before the renovation.
Looks like shit now
The stair tread is too short, making you take more steps than you need to. Its also a very unsafe design due to zig zag, no stair handle, and being all white, hard to see one step from next. The box seating on upper floor is downright scary. One drink too many at a party, and over you go!
The kitchen is a definite improvement over the old cluttered space. 13:28 - that is one stylish dish rack, superb touch!
16:29 - that little red and white rocket toy behind the plant in the niche, is a replica from Tintin's Explorers on the Moon with Tintin, Milou, and Capitaine Haddock! So cute. Every French kid and other kids around the globe (like me) read that comic strip book.
Overall, despite the decluttering and fine architectural touches, this place looks too boxy and hemmed in. Previously, it was flooded with light and openness. The kitchen is an improvement, albeit rather sterile. Storage space has dramatically increased. But I would feel I was in a coffin.
I think I like the look of it better before the renovation. But, I can understand wanting something different eventually.
Yeah, I like both! Would combine elements of both, in this space. Think the architect pleased the client, and fulfilled the brief. :)
It looked better pre renovation. Much more airy and charming. They started doing a lot of these custom built ins more regularly in the 80's. I think they will fall out of favor again. Those stairs are a toe subbing horror show.
I think exactly the same...
Me too!
Agree. And no living room??
It had functional stairs before, that sold me on the before design
Just a comment about MDF board which was used to make the stairs. It is a manufactured pressed product of wood. It is actually heavier than plywood, in the US it is either the same cost or more than plywood, and if you damage it especially with water or screws it is difficult to make look good afterwards. It is basically a bit better than particle (or fallaparticle board) Not a fan of MDF at all.
Omg. Pre-renovation looks so much better-more spacious and brighter.
i will trip on those steps within a week! also that closet won't even fit all my shoes. and i don't like working in a closet, but being able to shut it away is a great idea. kitchen is SO cute
Love this Paris apartment renovation. Some really nice touches here...the sculptured stairs, the translucent glass panels, the wall garden, but my favorite is the notch in the bedroom bench to allow a sight-line to the living room and window. Alex speaks with ease about his work.
The vertical garden is so brilliant!
I like it too, but maybe the plants hate it
Just a beautiful, thorough walkthrough. Loved seeing inside the cabinets and nooks -- that's the advantage of having a camera-shy homeowner I guess... when the architect shows us around, we get to see everything!
Man, those are some dangerous stairs, you slip off those your getting seriously hurt
I la-la-la-la-love that slot in the bedroom (where you can talk to the people down in the living room without them seeing much of you) and that vertical garden in the kitchen. Thank you for showing us this wonderful home.
"The upper floor was undesirable." Imagine how undesirable it will become when he has to climb those stairs on crutches.
Even a ladder would've been better
Any stairway is a pain with crutches, but I would like to see this kind of apartment with kids in it….😅
Monsieur Alex; je vous salue!Sadly, I was totally exhausted by by the time we reached that tiny appartment after watching you climb all those stairs.... but boy, was it worth the trip and the heart-fluttering! This is so amazing, incredible and simply wonderful. I personally wouldn't ever live in such a space because I'd be dead on arrival (we rented once an appt in Bern, Switzerland with 64 stone steps & after a long day you thought long and hard about having everything with you at any time arriving or leaving...) but I immensly admire the ingeniosity of using all those nooks and spaces in such a clever way. I love the kitchen-herb-garden.... (potentially... as that's what I'd have) - so clever, then that light across the whole place. BRAVOThank you Kirsten for this upload. I too was a tad irritated at the beginning because of the slightly erratic filming but then I was so fascinated that it was of no importance. It's a 'living video' and that's what we love about your work. Also, it MUST be difficult to film when there is so little space to move about and Delanay seems a tall man.
btw; why all those negative votes? Because Alex is French and his English, although pretty good doesen't sound right to you? Or what? It didn't (from what we know) even cost a fortune, so that can't be the reason.
Negative: Stairs ?
Love the kitchen and vertical garden.
I swore he took credit for creating the upstairs bedroom because it wasn't there before (only attic space), and that the ceiling was level with the long, horizontal beam...but it was clearly evident in the Before pic so I was somewhat confused. Doesn't matter anyway; I love the way the mezzanine is designed because it "feels" like so much more than a typical loft. There are some really great uses of space in this apartment that I can gain inspiration from when building my Tiny or Small home!
This is what I do for a living, and I wish i could go to an old city like Paris and work with the buildings. This guy knows design and function. Perfect studio apartment remodel. Homeowner really got her bang for her buck.
This is amazing!! Kirsten is an amazing person, and I have seen quite a few of her videos. She is an artist and a genius!! I have a ton of respect and admiration for her. For what she has done, and what she continues to do. An incredible person to document these things for those of us who are stuck in the States, so we can live vicariously thru her!! Tusen takk, Kirsten!!
Very nice project. I like the attention to detail, like the seamless stainless steel top, the bathroom profiled glass... Also really good editing. By not giving an immediate overview of the space, but showing the parts of the room piece by piece it really keeps your attention.
I really love the kitchen floor as the focus of the room with everything else so streamlined.
I've built a similar staircase which proved to be very easy to use. The only (major) difference was that the steps were probably a tad wider (20cm middle line + 2cm nose overhang) making it less steep but 50° slope none the less. For those who were wondering about MDF, it simply refers to Medium Density Fiberboard.
I'm kinda surprised she had to ask what MDF is after how long shes been doing these kinda videos...
@@aaronrodriguez110 I think she asked for the viewers who don't know all the acronyms.
It's so fascinating to see how a space can work for different people. I much preferred the feel of the pre-renovation apartment, just because it felt so open and light, but this clearly works for the owners. From one Kirsten to another, I find these tours so interesting! I'm hooked :)
its a shame about the staircase as a designer myself I can see that he locked himself into the initial design concept and was seduced by the 'cleverness' of the aesthetic look of the one form overlapped unfortunately function and safety was the loser those steps are just dangerous the angle the size of the tread the lack of hand grip. The fact that he had to keep justifying the design in terms of a storage unit instead of their primary function as stairs signals a design thats not resolved apart from that I liked everything else and that rubber floor is to die for. :)
Yes I hate the stairs
The stair is interesting, my only concern are old people and people who have disabilities. I don't see how they could stop in the middle of the stair with two feet on the same step.
K.D.P. Ross well, everybody ages.
+K.D.P. Ross +DuskSunDawn and don't forget the sleepy people.... I mean... what if you're ill one day and took pills and you want to head to bed safely? Waking up safely and running to the toilet without falling?
Yeah well, the strairs were a bargain, now it is shorter and allow more room for storage spaces, which apparently seemed to be a requirement in the whole apartment.
at first I was very skeptical about the stairs, but I'm absolutely in love with them how the steps flow with the natural foot falls and cadence of stepping. And all that storage!
This is one of my favorite small flats I have seen you show.
Some good ides-----However, I hate the new stairs----
Old ones were much better IMO! :)
Those are some scary stairs! Loved how it looked before the renovation...
Really love your videos Kirsten thank you
Amazing kitchen, bedroom amazing space, the vertical garden amazing,
Love the flat, love the stairs that lead towards mezzanine ... space it's gorgeous, cozy, aesthetic and hospitable!
you have reason and i love the men hehe
:)) so you like the host or men in general?
both hehe
@U@
And everyone who lives there must have big legs - stair masters.
If you trip and hurt your ankle you'd have to move out of the neighbourhood till it heals. lol
dothedeed walking down half sleepy to go to the bathroom sounds dangerous. I will most likely wake up and then can’t sleep for a while. That ruins the next day.
All those stairs! You will live forever! BRAVO!
Love the optimism. I agree, they're wonderful -- there was probably a tiny, 100 year-old woman with fresh baguettes dancing up those stairs before they began filming.
Wow! Amazing use of space. Really well done.
Could you imagine slipping down those steps in the middle of the night?
very ingenious and beautiful apt and a wonderful location . i love the old staircase in the building . and the kitchen floor !!
i kinda like pre-renovation more.
I was thinking the same thing. They did get more space with the renovation though.
I like the cleaner design. Looks less cluttered.
haha same ! there's no more soul !
me too...more space and inviting..
Me too..no light at all
Beautiful and a great space! I love the creative homeowners in Montmartre.
I L O V E it!!! There are some things I would change, though. -> Shelves instead of that weird garden in the kitchen plus completely hidden bedroom (=> extra storage). The location is STUNNING!!! My dream!!!
How wonderful! I love it. Thanks for the tour.
This is a work of art!
I have to say that i really love all your work. Thanks for doing this amazing Channel .... congrats !!!
I liked it much better before the renovation. much better! it looked more opened up and so much more lite
dangerous stairs created for appearance. I have seen better small space stairs that also provide storage while yet remaining safe. these do neither.
arita52 It's a type of stairs called "Japanese steps" in French. Setting up the stairs this way allow for two steps to take as much room as a single step in regular stairs. It way seem dangerous, but it is not. It's, in fact, very practical. :)
Seattle Rain I just noticed your comment haha It honestly boggles me how everybody is freaking out about the stairs, in the comments. Japanese steps follow the natural flow of one's steps, so while it may seem weird at first, it's actually easy to get used to (and, as I said before, efficient in a small space)!
I think it's not a type of stairs known in the US because the issue of space may be very different, compared to what we have in Europe (cities such as NYC aside, of course). Especially in Paris. The city is fairly small, yet with the highest number of inhabitants per square meter. Add to that old buildings with a space that isn't properly used... And when people want to modify their home, they have to check out efficient ways to gain space.
Call me mad, but I think some ideas from Japan should be more wide-spread in Europe - such as the wet rooms with a sink/toilets combo, which would work well in the bathroom of a 15m2 studio, for example. I also wish the tiny house mouvement could take off more to spread all the ideas to efficiently use every bit of space available, though there are issues tied to European and French regulations so it's a bit difficult. In regard to the latter point, you guys are pretty lucky in North America!
@@unrulycrow6299 Even with the Japanese steps, the treads end up too narrow, mostly because of the slanted design. You can see when he goes down, his toes are not touching the tread. Stairs that narrow was the number one reason for dead servants in Victorian-era Britain.
Goods stairs design: after getting a few drinks in the local bar, I'd end up in the hospital! ;-)
@@unrulycrow6299 and you seem to forget that while those stairs may be OK in JAPAN in general, Japanese people are smaller in stature than Europeans, and probably have smaller feet, hence the stairs may see OK to them or even to someone like you who obviously has no idea of when something is dangerous and when it's not.
The creativity impresses me so much
that's an amazing job, thank you for sharing this with us!
I love this space!!! All except for the stairs inside the apartment going up to the bedroom. I could see how they would be very dangerous. But if I were younger this would be totally something that I would consider!
Not too keen on the bathroom either, with those opaque panels, people would still be able to see you sat on the bog! It would have been better to set the opaque glass at 6 foot high and used the length to install some artwork instead to break up the use of white in the apartment.
I like it! I love the gentleman's sweater - looks hand knitted. I know, I am a crochet, and knit design artist, and my specialty is garments, BUT his sleeves are a little short - you must measure twice, knit/crochet once! ;)
This apartment is both efficient and attractive. Kudos to the designer! Why can't more architects do this, using a space's bones to help shape an appealing and economical living area?
Dammit Kristen, I wanted to critize on account that these people are fabulously wealthy and that its has no bearing on the little people like me, but I have to amit it is a very cool apartment. Thanks for your wonderful channel!!!!!!!!!
It actually was a very affordable remodel. Though we didn't really talk about cost because the architect told me he doesn't know if he could repeat it that inexpensively.
Yeah, I'm thinking that's a lot of totally custom carpentry work with quality wood. And it looks like they did a good job too (not that I know much). That alone is usually a pretty expensive kind of thing to do. Engaging with someone with actual skill is expensive. lol
Morris Gevirtz v.
My apartament has all furniture (closets, kitchen etc) custom made and it was a lot cheaper that buying furniture from shops that have the same quality stuff.
The location, design work, and craftsmanship was obviously pretty expensive, but the over all effect is not ostentatious; the result is modest, minimalist, tailored.
I like the "mood" of the place before the renovation. Love the size of the kitchen, wouldn't like to live on a 7th floor with no elevator....
That stairs would be the end of me. Also one of the instances where the pre renovation was better
It's a pretty big apartment for Paris
Very interesting and very intelligent design. Like many other posters I liked the original but since the owner wanted a pared-down look the idea of a bank of cabinets beneath the loft was a very good one. I also think the stairs were not practical -- a straight alternating-tread stair would have been just as good and less dangerous. I have noticed on a whole lot of these clever houses that the stairs have no or almost no railings and wonder how Europeans get away with it.
Also have to mention how great it is to see European appliances --- the streamlined oven, stovetop, washer/dryer, antique soap holder and especially the stainless drain board integrated with the sink -- WOW!!! Such beautiful, minimalist designs, there's virtually nothing like that here in America. Heck, we wanted a modern stainless oven and fridge for our vintage Airstream renovation, and the only option I could find were designed in Italy!
Nice incorporation of spice garden in the kitchen.
Very nice use of the little space available.
Even though it's small, i bet it still cost a pretty penny in that neighbourhood
For Paris its a pretty big appartment!
I rented a one room (room and kitchen with no separating door) in that general area (not Montmartre) one summer for I think about 1200 or 1400 USD per month. It was old and functional, but didn't have A/C or anything. I think it was on the 4th or 5th floor, also no elevator. I could have gotten a bit lower price farther from the city center. That gives you an idea of what's going on in Paris. Oh, and that was in 2008. So, yeah.
Love this place, but those stairs are scary. Maybe for younger people. But I sure wouldn't want to go up and down those stairs after a glass of wine or two, lol!
i'd be scared even without the wine!
I know, even if I wasnt a drunk, I still dont like them.
Maura McDermott can you imagine in the dark?
As a younger person, nah. Not even for me. At the very least, they need to add a railing. But I'd prefer more functional stairs like what they had before the renovation. That zigzag design is a nightmare. They chose looks over function in a part of the design that definitely should have focused on function first.
Always love your clips, keep up the great work!!
Nice place, everything is clean & uncluttered.
i m in love with those vertical garden
That was a very fun place!
I live in a 424 square foot space in California and love seeing other small spaces. Good to know I am not alone with small space living.
Wow I love it. I can't believe you wear your shoes in there. lol
LOL
I love the use of space and the kitchen remodel, especially the vertical garden. But I agree with others that I like the pre-renovation style better. It's hard to tell because I couldn't really see what the new living room looks like, but it seemed more closed off to me and looked smaller, even with the light that "pierces" the apartment. I think if the owner had picked up her clutter and done a less extensive rehab, it would have suited my personal tastes more, but I'm also not a huge fan of really modern architecture. I've yet to see a rehab like that to gain more storage and efficiency that wasn't very minimalist in design. I liked the idea of the stairs mimicking the stairs of Montmartre, but I could never have those in my place. I'd be in the ER within a week LOL. The location is killer, and I'd love to see more docs about life in the rooftops of Paris. Thanks for posting!
Love the space! Wish you would have showed the bathroom more??
Beautiful interior!!!
That flat is huge for Paris! Jadore Paris.
those stairs are awesome
Stunning design.
the stairs are dagerous
Those stairs are frightening!
The owner "works in fashion" so I imagined her going down those steps in stilletto heels haha. Also - are there no zoning laws in Paris? That tree house bedroom is a catastrophe waiting to happen
I like the way it looked before.
J'adore Monmarte. Meilleur endroit à Paris. Je n'ai pas eu cet appartement. Je pensais qu'il avait plus recours devant, donc une miss de moi.
love how they maximized what they had to work with. outstanding
Thank you. I love your channel.
Superb! One of the best places you've ever showcased. Love the detail-oriented approach to the interior, and you can't fault the neighborhood either...
beautiful
It is beautiful. The space flows much better now. Before was just a mess. Those checked tiles in the kitchen were just horrible.
I will be doing a Jefferson (Alternating) Stair in my house to eliminate the need to remodel and a spiral wouldn't work. I dig the triangle design.
Jason Mccormack the triangle is VERY dangerous. Don’t do it!
I like the stairs
Beautiful view good ideas
wheres the bathroom?
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@@jrdnize yep, bit how can you go into the bathroom?
I live it, thank you for sharig this video.
I condone this comment! Great reno.
Good job nice house
I liked it much better before! more room and more light
Love plant wall and integrated kitchen appliances. Also stainless counter top with waterfall end and built-in drainboard. The Japanese stairs would function safer if squared off. Form follows function. Triangular looks cool but he is looking at lawsuits if anyone got serious injury or died.
OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS HOME AND IT'S IN MY FAVORITE CITY! YAS! YAS! YAAAAAAAAS! I WANT TO LIVE HERE.
pretty cool thanks for sharing
It kinda feels like a modern hospital.
Fantastic!!!
Beautiful love it
Hi Kirsten! Can you feature more about container houses?? I really love your channel
the older arrangement wasn't that bad really but this one's certainly much better in terms of being tidy and everything ... and 'new' too of course ...
that 'diffused light' section above the bathroom though, although very cool the way it looks and works now, is a little bit wasted space for such a tiny apartment imo ... i would build a floor there to add it to the bedroom that's already too small with too low a ceiling ... then to get that natural light to the bathroom downstairs as well, i'd construct its ceiling (which is the bedroom's floor at the same time) made out of some sturdy translucent material ...
in fact, not the entire ceiling/floor thing has to be made that way ... only part of it, say a 25x25cm (10x10") square (or a 25cm x longer) at a raised corner (with a slightly oblong top so it won't be covered with anything and remain open all the time) would suffice to let some natural light from the apartment's main ceiling at that section reach the bathroom too ... after all, the bathroom is not always in use, is it?
This living space looks nice as usual as the videos on this channel. However, if I were the client, I would request not to add recesses/indents in place you can't interact with, so I would know where to open the drawers and cupboards. Plus, it looks cleaner with a flat surface and I can hang something there or use it as a white board.
It really seems like there was space in this apartment for a normal staircase.
Going up this kind of staircase is probably much easier than going down, especially as I don't even see a railing.
I really wouldn't have to crawl down that staircase in the middle of the night.
Love you postings:-)
FYI...when I see the word ADAPTIVE my mind immediately goes to the thought that this space would work for somebody with disabilities and/or somebody who has to use adaptive devices like a wheelchair or walker to interact with the world around them.
The fact is that this space would never work in an adaptive way if you think about it the way I described it in the paragraph above due to all the climbing that is required to utilize this space.
That being said might there be a different word to use to describe this space than adaptive????