making the move to a bigger city is one of those big life moments that i know i'll look back on one day and be so glad i took the opportunity. i've really enjoyed this apartment so far, and it's been cool to see it slowly come together. if you're interested in the koala sofa bed, help support my channel by using us.koala.com/flonought to get $250 off your purchase (until Dec 3 for Black Friday sale). i'm interactive in the comments and enjoy hearing from you all, so drop a comment. i appreciate all your support!
The clothes in the bathroom made me crack up but such a good use of space since you don't want a dresser. And thanks for showing off the desk been in the marker for one and this one sold me!
😆 i feel ya, other people have given me shit for that too. the apartments i’ve lived in just have so much storage, more than i would ever use for normal items, so it’s a huge space saver for clothes. dressers just take up too much space in a smaller studio. and you’re welcome! glad to help with your decision. it’s pretty simple but i love the design.
I’m absolutely moving my socks and underwear to the bathroom! That’s where I get dressed so it makes perfect sense. I’d never even considered storing any clothes in there before.
appreciate it! and totally agree, that's the plan, but saving up some money again for these (not priority at the moment). i'm excited for some kind of big art piece above the sofa.
@@flonoughtif you’re looking for inspiration for a big statement art piece that’s relatively low cost, I diy’d a world map made out of cork board and placed little paper airplane thumbtacks in the places I’ve been.
@@kingdompierce that's a cool idea but i feel somewhat undertraveled. one of my goals for next year is to travel more in general, especially see some places outside the us. i'm really locked in on the idea of a giant oil painting of some sort, little more abstract. i love getting lost in that stuff. i had blank walls for so long at my last apartment so i really need some color at this place.
Great video! Very nice cozy studio. Side note: I really like the style of your glasses. Do you mind sharing what is the model and make of your glasses? I'm looking to get something similar
thank you! it's been nice so far, and a good upgrade from my last apartment. and no i don't mind, appreciate that. they are the whalen (in acorn tortoise) from warby parker.
For sure, there’s definitely better deals out there. It really comes down to what you as a person are looking for and your specific lifestyle needs. At this point in my life, I don’t value/care for a large amount of space; for me it just adds more room for stuff I don’t need. I place much more value on walking proximity to things (grocery store, work, etc.), natural light, nice gym, and in unit washer dryer.
The way developers lay out apartments makes me think they’ve never lived in one. That closet is ridiculously tiny, especially compared to the larger-than-necessary bathroom and kitchen. Studio apartments need storage space more than they need a giant stove with four burners.
I do agree with you about most apartment layouts, however I actually think this one is layed out fairly well. I agree, the “closet” is a joke, but the cabinet space in the bathroom makes up for the lack of closet space. I agree with you about the bathroom, if that was smaller it could free up more living/kitchen/bedroom space which would have made it easier to better fit a bed or position the closet elsewhere. In some studios now I’m seeing a built-in murphy bed system that’s integrated with the closet too (similar to the row of cabinets look of the kitchen). I think that’s pretty convenient because then you wouldn’t even have to hassle with anything for a bed other than the mattress. For the kitchen though, I actually like the shotgun style width of the room. There is more storage than I would ever use, and the four burner stovetop really doesn’t get in the way since it’s almost flush with the counter.
Is there info on the brand of your blinds? I have not been able to find dark semi sheer like that. They look as if they can keep some heat out. Are they very revealing when your lights are on? Thank you.
not that i know of. however, i'm friends with one of the people that work in the apartment building so i can see if he knows; if i can find out i'll @ you here. but agreed, they are great. and no, when my neighbors have theirs shut with their lights on i'm not able to see in. great for privacy.
Thank you for the tour! It's been such a joy watching your apartment come together. Have you ever tried working from your coffee table? Thoughtworthy Co., another minimalist channel I enjoy, makes a persuasive argument for sitting on the floor during at least part of your workday.
you're welcome! appreciate you watching. i did for a little while because it took about a month for my taks chair to get delivered. now that I have it, i spend a lot of time at my desk. i'm particular about my how my arms rest (so the height adjustable arms on the chair being able to match the height of the desk is perfect), so sitting on the floor hurts my shoulders after awhile. can't seem to get comfortable. i'll have to checkout that channel though. i just looked it up and i've seen one of their videos but didn't realize that was the channel name.
great use of space. As a graphic designer really enjoy my mbp 16” max. Lucked out and got a new one last yr with 64gb mem and 1 tb for 2299 and got my ASD for free. Long story:). The best thing about the M series chip is I do some heavy duty stuff and it handles it all. The M serirs chip makes it wear there is no need to upgrade. Love Seattle and live there part time. Great finding your channel.
appreciate that, thank you! it's been awesome to see it come together; seattle is starting to feel like home. and hell yeah, they are wild. really impressed with what my base spec m1 has handled, so i can't imagine how much of a beast yours is.
@@flonought you know the funny thing is I don’t think it’s really that different. I had an M1 MacBook Air with 16 gig of memory and that thing kicked ass and I had it hooked up to the Apple studio display I mean, yeah I think the main thing is it doesn’t swap memory so if I’m doing a long thing it doesn’t you don’t really choke or anything but other than that it’s that chip is just amazing. It really is I mean I don’t think it does 3-D stuff really great but I think that’s always gonna be for windows computers although you can do some pretty cool 3-D stuff now in like Photoshop at least for what I do and you know it works fine. Yeah SEATTLE’s an interesting place. I love it. I grew up actually in Chicago but I go back-and-forth with my business and it really is amazing. It’s very beautiful.
@@roguewavecreative ahh okay gotcha. i'm not super techy when it comes to some of the details (haven't taken the time to deep dive into all that), but i also don't really do anything that's too demanding. totally agree with you, seattle is such a beautiful city. but chicago is awesome too, and probably the place i have traveled too the most being that it's a somewhat short drive away from st. louis. that was somewhere that was on my list to move to, but i don't do well at all with the cold 🥶
Parking a car for $270 is absolutely ridiculous, but living in a $1750-a-month studio with no central air is mind-boggling. I don't mind spending 1750 a month for a one bedroom but that would also include central air
For the parking, I agree it’s expensive. No part of me wanted to bring my car to have it sit and be essentially throwing that money away every month (i don’t have a need for a car here). I disagree somewhat there. I think that really comes down to you as a person. I don’t mind small spaces so to me that part doesn’t matter, and this apartment has a very nice layout compared to my last apartment; at 419 sqft this apartment feels bigger than my previous 540 sqft studio in St. Louis. As for the air conditioning, that’s not a make or break for me either. I initially thought the same thing, but after living in Seattle for a few months I’ve realized AC isn’t necessary here. The price is somewhat more than I would like to pay, but the amenities (that I actually use) and location are a huge factor. Relative to my salary it makes sense for me currently.
I got here via your first koala review - great to see the smaller one in action. I’ve been searching for a Murphy bed alternative and the koala looks like the one to try.
glad to have ya here, thanks! yeah it has really been great. after 4 months it’s holding up awesome and still very comfortable. if you end up trying it out you can use my link to get $100 off.
Hi. New subscriber here. I love your videos. You new apartment looks great ! I love that sofa/sleeper you bought too. I have been looking for something like that. I might have to give the koala a try. :-) You're awesome !
Glad to have ya! And thank you. It's been satisfying to see it all come together since I've moved here. Still one of my best purchases because it has saved me so much space! I love it. If you end up trying it out, use my link to get $100 off your purchase. Appreciate all of the kind words 🙂
@@flonought Glad to be here with you! Most definitely if I get it I will use that link. I won't be moving quite yet but when I do I think I am going to give it a try and thanks so much for the link. Thanks for all the great content too. It is a pleasure to watch you 🙂
@@anthonyf5614 Much appreciated! And you’re welcome. I’ve been having a lot of fun creating videos and documenting life in general. Finally feel like I’ve found something to direct my creativeness towards, and meet some cool people along the way.
good catch! thank you, just added the link to the description. it’s the laine ivory & natural tufted rug from ruggable (6x9): ruggable.com/products/laine-ivory-natural-medium-pile-rug
Looks really great place very much like I do too I have my MacBook Pro 14 & Razor Blade 14 on the same stand running on the same Mac Studio same keyboard & mouse setup as you add a Brompton Folding Bike for city bike
thanks! and yours sounds like a nice setup too. i'm still blown away by the speakers on the studio display. and that's cool, i've seen people riding on those; looks convenient.
Yeah that would be amazing, but unlikely. If you lose some of the amenities I have here, and you’re not looking to be in a bigger apartment complex, $1100 to $1300 seems attainable to still be in the city on your own.
It's more so about renting an expensive apartment. Supply and demand. Landlords can increase the prices of other units because people are willing to spend that kind of money to live in a city. (Oddly enough it always seems to be people moving from out of state or the country) Although I would say that the money isn't worth the apartment itself, which is what you're actually paying to use.
@@Erick11998899 okay be honest with me for a minute (if you're comfortable sharing): how old are you? what's your salary per year? what do you currently pay for rent (and is it a studio, 1 bd, 2bd)? seattle is one of the more expensive cities to live in, and it's not just the rent, it's everything. i don't think things are cheap here, but the simple answer is i pay it or i live somewhere else. that's really what it comes down to. and it's all relative to what you make, being that the average salary in seattle is higher in general. i could have lived in a somewhat cheaper apartment, but there are specific things (for me) that provide a higher quality of life such as a nice gym, walkability, in-unit washer and dryer, which i'm willing to pay extra for (to a certain extent). those things, in any city, come with a higher cost. relative to my salary, which is $88,500/year (which after my saving contributions of 20% of my income taken out for 401k, investing, insurance, and all that jazz) leaves me with about $4368/month net, making rent for me (all in - utilities, internet, etc.) about 49% of my take-home pay. add in my other fixed costs such as groceries, small amount of debt (0% interest), phone, and subscriptions, i'm at about 64% of my take-home. leaving 36% for going out to eat, clothes, or whatever. so relative to my salary and lifestyle, this is not a crazy amount. do i agree that rent has gotten somewhat insane for the average person? yes. but to what you said in your comment, you're not paying for the apartment, you're paying to live in a particular city and neighborhood. if i wanted to live somewhere cheaper i would have stayed in st. louis.
making the move to a bigger city is one of those big life moments that i know i'll look back on one day and be so glad i took the opportunity. i've really enjoyed this apartment so far, and it's been cool to see it slowly come together. if you're interested in the koala sofa bed, help support my channel by using us.koala.com/flonought to get $250 off your purchase (until Dec 3 for Black Friday sale). i'm interactive in the comments and enjoy hearing from you all, so drop a comment. i appreciate all your support!
The clothes in the bathroom made me crack up but such a good use of space since you don't want a dresser. And thanks for showing off the desk been in the marker for one and this one sold me!
😆 i feel ya, other people have given me shit for that too. the apartments i’ve lived in just have so much storage, more than i would ever use for normal items, so it’s a huge space saver for clothes. dressers just take up too much space in a smaller studio.
and you’re welcome! glad to help with your decision. it’s pretty simple but i love the design.
I’m absolutely moving my socks and underwear to the bathroom! That’s where I get dressed so it makes perfect sense. I’d never even considered storing any clothes in there before.
@@RikAhlberg haha hell yeah. that’s exactly why i do it, extra storage space and just makes sense for convenience.
Looks nice and well thought out! I feel like a big statement plant and an additional pop of color would round the space off perfectly.
appreciate it! and totally agree, that's the plan, but saving up some money again for these (not priority at the moment). i'm excited for some kind of big art piece above the sofa.
@@flonoughtif you’re looking for inspiration for a big statement art piece that’s relatively low cost, I diy’d a world map made out of cork board and placed little paper airplane thumbtacks in the places I’ve been.
@@kingdompierce that's a cool idea but i feel somewhat undertraveled. one of my goals for next year is to travel more in general, especially see some places outside the us.
i'm really locked in on the idea of a giant oil painting of some sort, little more abstract. i love getting lost in that stuff. i had blank walls for so long at my last apartment so i really need some color at this place.
Great video! Very nice cozy studio.
Side note: I really like the style of your glasses. Do you mind sharing what is the model and make of your glasses? I'm looking to get something similar
thank you! it's been nice so far, and a good upgrade from my last apartment.
and no i don't mind, appreciate that. they are the whalen (in acorn tortoise) from warby parker.
I pay exactly the same price for rent ,but I have 2 bed rooms and 2 bathrooms with a garage storage ...what a difference
For sure, there’s definitely better deals out there. It really comes down to what you as a person are looking for and your specific lifestyle needs.
At this point in my life, I don’t value/care for a large amount of space; for me it just adds more room for stuff I don’t need. I place much more value on walking proximity to things (grocery store, work, etc.), natural light, nice gym, and in unit washer dryer.
The way developers lay out apartments makes me think they’ve never lived in one. That closet is ridiculously tiny, especially compared to the larger-than-necessary bathroom and kitchen. Studio apartments need storage space more than they need a giant stove with four burners.
I do agree with you about most apartment layouts, however I actually think this one is layed out fairly well. I agree, the “closet” is a joke, but the cabinet space in the bathroom makes up for the lack of closet space. I agree with you about the bathroom, if that was smaller it could free up more living/kitchen/bedroom space which would have made it easier to better fit a bed or position the closet elsewhere.
In some studios now I’m seeing a built-in murphy bed system that’s integrated with the closet too (similar to the row of cabinets look of the kitchen). I think that’s pretty convenient because then you wouldn’t even have to hassle with anything for a bed other than the mattress.
For the kitchen though, I actually like the shotgun style width of the room. There is more storage than I would ever use, and the four burner stovetop really doesn’t get in the way since it’s almost flush with the counter.
Loved this video so neat to see everything come together.
glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Is there info on the brand of your blinds? I have not been able to find dark semi sheer like that. They look as if they can keep some heat out. Are they very revealing when your lights are on? Thank you.
not that i know of. however, i'm friends with one of the people that work in the apartment building so i can see if he knows; if i can find out i'll @ you here. but agreed, they are great. and no, when my neighbors have theirs shut with their lights on i'm not able to see in. great for privacy.
Thank you for the tour! It's been such a joy watching your apartment come together. Have you ever tried working from your coffee table? Thoughtworthy Co., another minimalist channel I enjoy, makes a persuasive argument for sitting on the floor during at least part of your workday.
you're welcome! appreciate you watching. i did for a little while because it took about a month for my taks chair to get delivered. now that I have it, i spend a lot of time at my desk. i'm particular about my how my arms rest (so the height adjustable arms on the chair being able to match the height of the desk is perfect), so sitting on the floor hurts my shoulders after awhile. can't seem to get comfortable.
i'll have to checkout that channel though. i just looked it up and i've seen one of their videos but didn't realize that was the channel name.
I like the kitchen layout.
What is the width of the entire kitchen (end to end), please?
same, it’s a really nice use of the space stretching the entire width of the living area. it’s about 14 ft (a few inches over).
@@flonought Thanks!
You have a bit more space than I have, but I'll try my best to do something similar.
@@grecow3484 you’re welcome!
great use of space. As a graphic designer really enjoy my mbp 16” max. Lucked out and got a new one last yr with 64gb mem and 1 tb for 2299 and got my ASD for free. Long story:). The best thing about the M series chip is I do some heavy duty stuff and it handles it all. The M serirs chip makes it wear there is no need to upgrade. Love Seattle and live there part time. Great finding your channel.
appreciate that, thank you! it's been awesome to see it come together; seattle is starting to feel like home. and hell yeah, they are wild. really impressed with what my base spec m1 has handled, so i can't imagine how much of a beast yours is.
@@flonought you know the funny thing is I don’t think it’s really that different. I had an M1 MacBook Air with 16 gig of memory and that thing kicked ass and I had it hooked up to the Apple studio display I mean, yeah I think the main thing is it doesn’t swap memory so if I’m doing a long thing it doesn’t you don’t really choke or anything but other than that it’s that chip is just amazing. It really is I mean I don’t think it does 3-D stuff really great but I think that’s always gonna be for windows computers although you can do some pretty cool 3-D stuff now in like Photoshop at least for what I do and you know it works fine. Yeah SEATTLE’s an interesting place. I love it. I grew up actually in Chicago but I go back-and-forth with my business and it really is amazing. It’s very beautiful.
@@roguewavecreative ahh okay gotcha. i'm not super techy when it comes to some of the details (haven't taken the time to deep dive into all that), but i also don't really do anything that's too demanding.
totally agree with you, seattle is such a beautiful city. but chicago is awesome too, and probably the place i have traveled too the most being that it's a somewhat short drive away from st. louis. that was somewhere that was on my list to move to, but i don't do well at all with the cold 🥶
Great video ❤love your home, you made good choices within your home.
Thanks you! 🙂
Parking a car for $270 is absolutely ridiculous, but living in a $1750-a-month studio with no central air is mind-boggling. I don't mind spending 1750 a month for a one bedroom but that would also include central air
For the parking, I agree it’s expensive. No part of me wanted to bring my car to have it sit and be essentially throwing that money away every month (i don’t have a need for a car here).
I disagree somewhat there. I think that really comes down to you as a person. I don’t mind small spaces so to me that part doesn’t matter, and this apartment has a very nice layout compared to my last apartment; at 419 sqft this apartment feels bigger than my previous 540 sqft studio in St. Louis. As for the air conditioning, that’s not a make or break for me either. I initially thought the same thing, but after living in Seattle for a few months I’ve realized AC isn’t necessary here.
The price is somewhat more than I would like to pay, but the amenities (that I actually use) and location are a huge factor. Relative to my salary it makes sense for me currently.
I got here via your first koala review - great to see the smaller one in action. I’ve been searching for a Murphy bed alternative and the koala looks like the one to try.
glad to have ya here, thanks! yeah it has really been great. after 4 months it’s holding up awesome and still very comfortable. if you end up trying it out you can use my link to get $100 off.
Hi. New subscriber here. I love your videos. You new apartment looks great ! I love that sofa/sleeper you bought too. I have been looking for something like that. I might have to give the koala a try. :-) You're awesome !
Glad to have ya! And thank you. It's been satisfying to see it all come together since I've moved here. Still one of my best purchases because it has saved me so much space! I love it. If you end up trying it out, use my link to get $100 off your purchase. Appreciate all of the kind words 🙂
@@flonought Glad to be here with you! Most definitely if I get it I will use that link. I won't be moving quite yet but when I do I think I am going to give it a try and thanks so much for the link. Thanks for all the great content too. It is a pleasure to watch you 🙂
@@anthonyf5614 Much appreciated! And you’re welcome. I’ve been having a lot of fun creating videos and documenting life in general. Finally feel like I’ve found something to direct my creativeness towards, and meet some cool people along the way.
@@flonought You are definitely good at it. Keep up the good work 🙂
I love ur carpet... I think thats the only thing thats missing. where is it from? :) i am moving into a studio apartment.. 10.26.2024. id love a rug.
good catch! thank you, just added the link to the description. it’s the laine ivory & natural tufted rug from ruggable (6x9): ruggable.com/products/laine-ivory-natural-medium-pile-rug
Love your apartment. Subbed!!
Appreciate it! I’ve really been enjoying it. And thanks for subbing! 🤘
Wait, do you not have an oven?
It’s a built-in microwave oven, which was/is not a make or break for me because I use stovetop for everything.
Looks really great place very much like I do too I have my MacBook Pro 14 & Razor Blade 14 on the same stand running on the same Mac Studio same keyboard & mouse setup as you add a Brompton Folding Bike for city bike
thanks! and yours sounds like a nice setup too. i'm still blown away by the speakers on the studio display. and that's cool, i've seen people riding on those; looks convenient.
great video
thanks!
I lived in 2 different studio apartments for a total 38 years!
wow, that’s wild! what state are you renting in? have you seen a lot of rent fluctuation where you’re at in that time?
Enjoy your content, keep it up. Mr B
thanks! appreciate you watching.
This man is sooooo attractive 😮❤
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would be amazing for 800 a month
Yeah that would be amazing, but unlikely. If you lose some of the amenities I have here, and you’re not looking to be in a bigger apartment complex, $1100 to $1300 seems attainable to still be in the city on your own.
The reason why we pay crazy prices for rent.
haha wow, that's a new one for me. that's quite the stretch, but i'm willing to hear you out. how is this the reason for crazy prices?
It's more so about renting an expensive apartment. Supply and demand. Landlords can increase the prices of other units because people are willing to spend that kind of money to live in a city. (Oddly enough it always seems to be people moving from out of state or the country) Although I would say that the money isn't worth the apartment itself, which is what you're actually paying to use.
@@Erick11998899 okay be honest with me for a minute (if you're comfortable sharing): how old are you? what's your salary per year? what do you currently pay for rent (and is it a studio, 1 bd, 2bd)?
seattle is one of the more expensive cities to live in, and it's not just the rent, it's everything. i don't think things are cheap here, but the simple answer is i pay it or i live somewhere else. that's really what it comes down to. and it's all relative to what you make, being that the average salary in seattle is higher in general.
i could have lived in a somewhat cheaper apartment, but there are specific things (for me) that provide a higher quality of life such as a nice gym, walkability, in-unit washer and dryer, which i'm willing to pay extra for (to a certain extent). those things, in any city, come with a higher cost.
relative to my salary, which is $88,500/year (which after my saving contributions of 20% of my income taken out for 401k, investing, insurance, and all that jazz) leaves me with about $4368/month net, making rent for me (all in - utilities, internet, etc.) about 49% of my take-home pay. add in my other fixed costs such as groceries, small amount of debt (0% interest), phone, and subscriptions, i'm at about 64% of my take-home. leaving 36% for going out to eat, clothes, or whatever. so relative to my salary and lifestyle, this is not a crazy amount.
do i agree that rent has gotten somewhat insane for the average person? yes. but to what you said in your comment, you're not paying for the apartment, you're paying to live in a particular city and neighborhood. if i wanted to live somewhere cheaper i would have stayed in st. louis.