It's obvious that nothing about the design process has been easy - every corner and nook is thought out, everything serves a purpose. But the result is so easy, so comfortable, so very cozy. Really enjoyed seeing this space!
Love the use of color to separate spaces visually and the use of curves to break up the narrowness of the apartment. So functional and yet so warm. Fantastic!!
That sliding wall is one of my two most favourite features in this flat, as well. I wonder though how stable it is. there is no rail in the floor, so it is entirely suspended from the ceiling. Is that going to be stable enough?
@@makanimike At first I assumed while missing a rail in the floor it still would have hidden wheels for support. But from 8:15 min ish one can see the door swinging a bit. So it would be floating entirely suspended from the ceiling, yes. I guess there is hardware that can do this safely. Sure you wouldn't want to see a rail in the floor.
To me, this is the best featured home on this channel. Elegant, clever, fun, peaceful, original, functional, and not trendy. Bravo to the adorable couple who designed this charming place.
Elegant? No Clever? Having to climb to your bed? Don't think so. Fun? Sure! Peaceful? Maybe. Its noise-proof-ability was not showcased. Original? No Functional? Do I have to remind you of the bed? No Not trendy? Thank, God!
every piece of furniture screams: "look at me look at me" which generates an unapproachable environment. The space is not perceived as an intuitive solution, but on the contrary very forced and overloaded.
This design is a Masterpiece! Wow! What amazing ideas they’ve used to have multiple different rooms in one small envelope but still keep it open and airy! One of my all time favourites on this channel!
This space is astounding. I remember a previous Studio Mama project featured on this channel that was an unusually tiny space that seemed almost experimental, rather than practical. In this apartment, the way they created an open corridor with sleeping pods tucked away to focus on the big backyard windows is a truly bold and well-executed choice. Especially like the small details like the unique dining table they chose to fit their small dining area.
@@1whitecottagelife770 I don't know where you're from, but those are the standard size for many homes in the UK - especially for individuals or couples living somewhere, rather than a bigger family. (Washing machine is a good qu - not many homes would have a dryer, but perhaps they're using a laundrette locally.)
@@1whitecottagelife770 It's a good size fridge and a big freezer for a couple. They don't live in the sticks, but in central London, with shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk.
I like the flow of this apartment. Very bright and modern. To me personally, I see some elements of Japanese design as well as Frank Lloyd Wright in the timber and green colours.
Yeah, to mee it also felt like a blend of Japanese meets classic architecture of long ago. Especially the color scheme and the terrazzo backsplash blending with the color of the wood.
Brilliant project! One of my favorites until now! Very smaart ideas, great choices of colors, it looks fun and original. I'm fan of these two! Love love love it! Very inspiring!
I love this apartment!! Who knew that a 'basement' apartment could be so light and airy! Love all the colors too. And the kitchen has so much storage without taking up a huge amount of space. Two things I would add: in the dining area, where they have a bench, I'd have made that a 'window seat' with padding and storage underneath. Where that stunning walled bookcase is in the front of the apartment, I'd arrange some comfy seating to sit, relax and read. Great job!
I’ve never seen a garden flat with this much natural light! It’s astoundingly beautiful & obvious that they thought through each surface from the curved corner cabinets to the use of glass…I LOVE IT
One of my favourites. The design is sophisticated and soothing, with varying points of interest. I felt a sense that all the details had been thoughtfully taken care of.
i hate how close together the sleeping pods are. a sliding wall is not enough privacy. i think it was a mistake to have that area with the big wall with a mirror instead of giving more room to each "bedroom"
Exceptional use of colours, space, light, curves & space from the entrance to the kitchen diner. Stunningly framed bedroom, shower, & study. All great, love it.
I have wanted to see bedrooms like this for a while. I think this is a great way to use this sized space. I also like the smaller fridge and freezer in the kitchen. Very classy, a rich understanding of needs in a space and well-established zones. Great design and build, you've set a standard for how to, in a space under 60sqM.
This is one of the best features on this channel. The architects did an amazing job. It's bright, colourful, and looks really functional. I LOVE that they actually incorporated a study space.
Such a beautiful flat! My only concern is about the sleeping pods ie how to change the bedding without straining backs and knees, and how prevent mold/mildew when the mattresses are laying directly on the platform. It's a shame to restrict people who are less agile from living within such a lovely design 😍😍
in regards to the mattresses getting air, I would suspect that they rest on slats? So you can always just pull out the storage drawers below them for a few hours so that it can really air out from both sides?
I have long since recognized that these small homes won’t be suitable for all. If the brief had been for me (older woman, difficult in using stairs, easy access bed, comfortable sitting area to read and watch tv) the design would be beautiful but different.
@@makanimike I'm quite sure the mattresses rest on slats for comfort reasons alone. I think pulling out the drawers is possible but seems like a bugger. I mean who would want to pull out the drawers every other morning -- it's quite the compromise isn't it?. The design should consider under-mattress airflow in the first place. Maybe it does but we can't see it from the video. Imho space under the bed should never be fully covered up by drawers.
Beautiful and very bespoke- it can't have been cheap to fit out this space. I'm totally stealing the idea for the bookshelf that incorporates the fireplace!
Am I the only one who doesn't like it? I mean, you have 54 sqm, which is not that small, and yet you still sleep in a box and lack proper living space, so you end up living in the kitchen!? Wtf... The garden is the best part of the apartment.
No, you're not the only one. This places is creepy and cold, it doesn't look like a home but like a showroom. The sleeping spaces (you can't call that bedrooms) are suffocating and oppressive, while so much space is wasted.
@@franescadiano I see all of your points about what you guys call wasted space. I think what they wanted is the openness but compartmentalized. Colorful but minimal. It's not my preferred esthetic but I can appreciate it artistically. It feels too clean and not really lived in, like a showroom, as you stated. The homeowners love it. To each their own, yeah? 😊
Surprised no one seemingly picked up on the fact that they brought that dark colored, curved, sculptural piece hanging above the door from the old flat, and presented in the new space above the diamond shaped table. Cool little homage, and works well. Nicely done.
The design touches are beautiful, but I feel as if the space is not managed adequately. The sleeping pods are cute, but very small. It must be a nuisance to have to move things in order to get in and out when you have a relatively large space at the front of the house which looks quite empty. It looks generous, as she says, and the library is beautiful, but the whole space seems underused, and it's almost as large as the living/dining/kitchen space. The whole space looks spacious in parts and very cluttered in others. Still, the colors and design are absolutely beautiful!
I also find there is wasted space ( the joinery is very beautiful though). It seems they have created a very generous front-to-back corridor which makes their home feels spacious. But everywhere else - where they are actually going to spend time around - is very cramped... Unless they needed to build a showroom/workspace and the home elements such as bedrooms needed to be reduced.
@@123a-o5d No, it doesn't. That's not a reading chair, doesn't have full back support so it will not be comfortable to read for more than a few minutes.
@@YaaLFH The orange/peach one? I think we're talking about different places and chairs. I'm talking about the entrance hallway with the big round mirror and wall bookshelf and chair placed next to the window. This looks like an ok place to read, though not as nice as sitting next to a window on the opposite side of the flat with views into the garden.
I should love it, however it just almost seems so dated , with a mixture of reminders towards Japan, Sweden and 70’s London, with an old colour scheme . It really is a great work, I just wish I loved it more. I can imagine this property is really polarising through its uniqueness.
You have a "room" that’s little more than a corridor and a shelf, and then the bedroom it’s just a big coffin. I think the space has not been used very wisely
They created a series of boxes and boxed zones. With a huge corridor taking up most of the space. Sofa looked like a waiting room area. But the kitchen was stunning though!
the space is well thought out. The sleeping pods feel very claustrophobic, in my view. Instead of 2 sleeping pods, perhaps one small bedroom and a sofa bed would have been better.
wow!! i loved everything about it! absolutely brilliant ideas, the pods are so cozy, the unique shape of the dining table, the colors, everything works together and makes sense. lovely!
I like the layout and ideas v much. I especially like how much genuinely functional storage they managed to integrate, and the sleep pods are fun. Judging by the emptiness of the shelves I assume it’s still to actually be lived in and furnished - I would love to see how it looks with more soft textures and the trappings of actual life (books, clothes in closets etc). I have to say I can’t wait for the mania for banquette seating to die (especially with sharp edges - imagine knocking into that by accident, ouch) - there’s nothing cosy about a rigidly high backed sofa especially where there was visibly room for something more welcoming. But the flat is overall a very cool design.
I suppose the big selling point for banquette seating would be the storage you can build in without having to worry about floor space or falling over more furniture. But yes, I’m also a fan of tables you can walk around.
This was the only negative that jumped out to me, I can't imagine coming home after a hard day's work to sit bolt upright on a narrow bench "sofa" like that. It's impractical as part of a real living space IMO
When a design flows well into the space, its decoration becomes part of it. No need for extra decoration to make it eye-pleasing. How I love the bedrooms named sleeping pod. Fully functioning for 1 purpose and that is to sleep only. It is always exciting to see Studiomama projects. Deeply appreciate for showcasing this project.
Seeing such a large hallway with everything squeezed against the walls feels like a missed opportunity. It's very spacious and flows beautifully but not sure if I'd appreciate that when trapt in my perched box room.
This is a brilliant project, but I have two questions: 1). How do you make the bed? 2) Where is the ladder that you would need to reach the high shelves in the kitchen and the closets?
This might be my favorite design on this channel. Everything is so well thought through. I love how bright and open the space is, considering it’s the basement flat. The colors, the wood finishes, just wow.
I was surprised by the raised bed and the storage underneath, as well as the solution to the cramped building structure, creating a usable space with a sense of continuity, making the room look wider and livelier with the choice of materials and colors.
Alright, this is the most stylish one for sure that doesn't bore my eyes to death like many others. It literally blows my mind, I can't even describe this style without showing it to someone. That kitchen is INCREDIBLE and so is the round glass window. I don't love the layout though, except for the entrance bit and desk area. I am not a huge fan of the sleeping rooms for example. But of course it's in Islington haha, I could've guessed that if it wasn't mentioned!
Very unusual layout, but quirky and fun! Love the way each area and section is situated and decorated, especially with different color schemes. Very, very nice.
Not being rude, but... how they managed to waste a big chunk of space with that useless corredor? I would rather have a bedroom, not just a nook... I think previous layout worked better.
The prior layout was for living in, not flaunting that you're rich enough to be a 'minimalist' - a lifestyle that requires you to have no uncertainty about replacing things you've thrown out. They could have had a lot more storage than they've gone with...
Beautiful apartment but tiny difficult to reach bedroom nooks with probably bad air circulation. Personally I would not have sacrificed this much space for corridor and living rooms and to keep only these tiny sleeping nooks.
My thoughts exactly - also quite a bit of unused space in the kitchen & impractical bench abutting dining table. Presumably to preserve a luxe sightline. This design feels like a quick thought experiment more than a functional living space. And even as a thought experiment alone could have used a bit more cooking.
I’ve been following this channel for a long time now and I think this is one of the most intelligent plan I’ve seen Well done, everything fits perfectly right
They present their design with such effortlessness and cool. It looks like it's taken a lot of hard work and determination. The result is beautiful. Many of these period basement flats in London are orientated to the front (ie living room overlooking...well, underlooking... the street), It's a no-brainer that the areas for relaxing and socialising would overlook a lovely green space with large windows and lots of light...
I personally like the original set up where the living and the bathroom is in the front entrance. The bedroom and the office area in the back are a great design for privacy. The new sleeping pods are too claustrophobic for me if I am to live here. I remember this couple design a much more smaller place, and it was absolutely lovely. I love their previous tiny cozy home that was about 175 sq feet or less.😍
I absolutly love this one!!! well that out, love the sense of wonder, clean open airy colourfull and warm. Really great, i always like them but this is amazing, a new favourite!
I think this is the most unique and creative design I’ve ever seen! I love how everything flows together throughout the home. The custom furniture is gorgeous and compliments each space. The kitchen is functional and beautiful. Well done!
A very stylish and clever design. Love the kitchen colours. However, as per many of these small apartments the clever bed spaces are only suitable for the very able and those with strong bladders who don’t have to climb over their partners at night.
NTS I LOVE how you pull me in with the intro of the space, then you hit me with the an unabashed promo of your book and then within seconds an advert! Are your electric bills that out of hand?
I really like this in many ways. My only issue with it is the typical design ego of the architects leeaving very little natural possibility for any inhabitant to personalize the space beyond a few books and a framed work of art. And removing the fireplace entirely which is an incredibly valuable feature to have in London and a walk down at that. Which seens to be done entirely as an aesthetic choice, the designers prefer that bit of bookcase that's essentially non functional, though they could have incorporated a wood burner into the design (and a small armchair in the corner there would have made it a perfect place to sit in the damp months of the year). I very much like the switched floorplan and the shoji-esque ideas with integrated sleeping nooks and storage (my favorite part here). Even in small spaces it's nice to have an extra bed, and one of them could easily doublr as a small workspace if you replaced the bed with tatami, and stored a simple futon somewhere. I get the whole "architecture as a living-machine" idea, I just think sometimes designers are too in love with their own aesthetics and philosophy to leave room for the personality and of an occupant. So if someone actually buys it to live there, (not rent it as an expensive B&B) unless they are strictly minimalists with virtually no belongings beside a pod wardrobe, the entire scheme will be compromized in the space of a week. Too often an overlooked factor I feel. Then again, perhaps all this was commissioned by someone. That would be a different situation. That would have likely been mentioned. I do like this duo. I've seen other spaces they've created. It's a very cool layout. Love the pops of color inside the cabinets!
It's really clever and smartly done. There is no loss of light or storage. I find the bathroom a bit confining. But they created a very practical and peaceful feeling place. Hard to do in a lower level with small square footage and they fit in two sleeping pods and a study to boot!
Brilliant! They are so clever in their solutions and so thoughtful of the viability of the space! It feels like living in an art gallery yet a very cozy and playful one!! ❤
It's a well-thought-out space for two people. The only things I would rethink are the sofa area and the dining area. Everything is or seems to be open except that space. It's still a workable and open treasure of a flat. I love that an uncluttered bookcase greets you when you curve around into the entrance. Thank you for sharing.
@@YaaLFH What are you spazzing about? Besides there are at least two to three BOOKS there. Look closely, for starters on the cover they have their arms up.
Great design overall, but I'm not sure about the decision to create a seating/sofa area that looks about as comfortable as something you'd find in a camper van. The space isn't so small that this kind of solution was absolutely necessary
Very chic apartment and it is so thoughtful and fresh in the shapes, colors and functionality. I like the works and the concept of the designer duo. Amazing job.
Classic case of form over function. No fresh air into bedrooms, useless entry hall wall/mirror room, have to pull out stairs to access bedroom (they will either be always left out or no one will use that bedroom, and if someone is sleeping the stairs must be out), study open to kitchen, couch looks like it’s from a university public area, seperate dining table for the sake of having one, couch and dining table too big for space, both serving the same function. Kitchen and bathroom are good.
It's obvious that nothing about the design process has been easy - every corner and nook is thought out, everything serves a purpose. But the result is so easy, so comfortable, so very cozy. Really enjoyed seeing this space!
It's the exact opposite of comfortable and cosy.
I love the curved edges of the entry hall closet. This is out of the ordinary and refreshing. Art in Architecture!
Yes. Its Feng Shui influenced to get rid of all sharp angles, a.k.a. "poison arrows". It gives a feeling of safety and that the space is "organic".
The curved door is absolutely gorgeous. The shelves inside would fit about a pair of knickers each or something
@@fideovilm8448 Was wondering the same thing. They could have made the shelving rounded as well right.
good idea :)@@sijoneyyan
@@fideovilm8448Indeed! But a few simple hooks and pegs would make it much more usable so it's not totally wasted.
Is is possible when you guys come to film in these locations to stay until dark to show the places in a different light? (pun intended)
Cost...
I'm always curious about how is the light at night !!!
Love the use of color to separate spaces visually and the use of curves to break up the narrowness of the apartment. So functional and yet so warm. Fantastic!!
I got a sense, I'll sleep at the sofa much more than in the claustrophobic sleeping pods.
One of the best transformations - love it! Love the large sliding wall in the middle to divide the space🤩🙂🤍
That sliding wall is one of my two most favourite features in this flat, as well. I wonder though how stable it is. there is no rail in the floor, so it is entirely suspended from the ceiling. Is that going to be stable enough?
@@makanimike At first I assumed while missing a rail in the floor it still would have hidden wheels for support. But from 8:15 min ish one can see the door swinging a bit. So it would be floating entirely suspended from the ceiling, yes. I guess there is hardware that can do this safely. Sure you wouldn't want to see a rail in the floor.
To me, this is the best featured home on this channel. Elegant, clever, fun, peaceful, original, functional, and not trendy. Bravo to the adorable couple who designed this charming place.
Elegant? No
Clever? Having to climb to your bed? Don't think so.
Fun? Sure!
Peaceful? Maybe. Its noise-proof-ability was not showcased.
Original? No
Functional? Do I have to remind you of the bed? No
Not trendy? Thank, God!
I started my comments with " to me" - we are all entitled to our opinions, even if yours is negative!@@gianfranco_maldetto_92
every piece of furniture screams: "look at me look at me" which generates an unapproachable environment. The space is not perceived as an intuitive solution, but on the contrary very forced and overloaded.
Cold and uninviting. Lots of wasted space. All the charm of an airport boarding area. Even the ‘standing desk’ - in other words a shelf!
This design is a Masterpiece! Wow! What amazing ideas they’ve used to have multiple different rooms in one small envelope but still keep it open and airy! One of my all time favourites on this channel!
I like These two. They do a lot of upcycling art projects , also.
the flat and the couple gives me Wes Anderson! love it
I know right. It's like if Wes Anderson directed The Hobbit, this is basically The Shire.
This space is astounding. I remember a previous Studio Mama project featured on this channel that was an unusually tiny space that seemed almost experimental, rather than practical. In this apartment, the way they created an open corridor with sleeping pods tucked away to focus on the big backyard windows is a truly bold and well-executed choice. Especially like the small details like the unique dining table they chose to fit their small dining area.
I dig that green kitchen.
Except that hotel sized fridge and freezer. And where on earth are the washer and dryer units?
@@1whitecottagelife770 I don't know where you're from, but those are the standard size for many homes in the UK - especially for individuals or couples living somewhere, rather than a bigger family. (Washing machine is a good qu - not many homes would have a dryer, but perhaps they're using a laundrette locally.)
@@simonthomas1672 Oregon, USA
@@1whitecottagelife770 It's a good size fridge and a big freezer for a couple. They don't live in the sticks, but in central London, with shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk.
I like the flow of this apartment. Very bright and modern. To me personally, I see some elements of Japanese design as well as Frank Lloyd Wright in the timber and green colours.
But how much did it cost? Must have been a penny or two
I felt the japanese vibe too !
Yeah, to mee it also felt like a blend of Japanese meets classic architecture of long ago. Especially the color scheme and the terrazzo backsplash blending with the color of the wood.
I did not see FLW but you are totally right, no pun intended.
I see the japanese influence as well as the danish touches. lot of danish desighns. scandi and japanese styles mesh very well.
Brilliant project! One of my favorites until now! Very smaart ideas, great choices of colors, it looks fun and original. I'm fan of these two! Love love love it! Very inspiring!
"The first pod has sliding doors" and zero air circulation, no oxygen and no daylight.
I love this apartment!! Who knew that a 'basement' apartment could be so light and airy! Love all the colors too. And the kitchen has so much storage without taking up a huge amount of space. Two things I would add: in the dining area, where they have a bench, I'd have made that a 'window seat' with padding and storage underneath. Where that stunning walled bookcase is in the front of the apartment, I'd arrange some comfy seating to sit, relax and read. Great job!
I’ve never seen a garden flat with this much natural light! It’s astoundingly beautiful & obvious that they thought through each surface from the curved corner cabinets to the use of glass…I LOVE IT
One of my favourites. The design is sophisticated and soothing, with varying points of interest. I felt a sense that all the details had been thoughtfully taken care of.
i hate how close together the sleeping pods are. a sliding wall is not enough privacy. i think it was a mistake to have that area with the big wall with a mirror instead of giving more room to each "bedroom"
I love this space. The usage of the curved storage, the cozy bed nook & the overall aesthetic is just so welcoming.
It's beautiful and functional to me, but it doesn't look like a home to me, but like a bookstore, a kindergarten, an institution
It's not functional. Huge empty corridor to preserve the sight line, but the places where you actually spend time are tiny and uncomfortable.
Exceptional use of colours, space, light, curves & space from the entrance to the kitchen diner. Stunningly framed bedroom, shower, & study. All great, love it.
I have wanted to see bedrooms like this for a while. I think this is a great way to use this sized space. I also like the smaller fridge and freezer in the kitchen. Very classy, a rich understanding of needs in a space and well-established zones. Great design and build, you've set a standard for how to, in a space under 60sqM.
I'd kill for that garden; can't believe an undeground space has so much natural light!!
This is one of the best features on this channel. The architects did an amazing job. It's bright, colourful, and looks really functional. I LOVE that they actually incorporated a study space.
No, it's not very functional.
Such a beautiful flat! My only concern is about the sleeping pods ie how to change the bedding without straining backs and knees, and how prevent mold/mildew when the mattresses are laying directly on the platform. It's a shame to restrict people who are less agile from living within such a lovely design 😍😍
in regards to the mattresses getting air, I would suspect that they rest on slats? So you can always just pull out the storage drawers below them for a few hours so that it can really air out from both sides?
I have long since recognized that these small homes won’t be suitable for all. If the brief had been for me (older woman, difficult in using stairs, easy access bed, comfortable sitting area to read and watch tv) the design would be beautiful but different.
May be time to be fitter!
@@chloeuntrau4588 People get older, bodies change. Yours will, too.
@@makanimike I'm quite sure the mattresses rest on slats for comfort reasons alone. I think pulling out the drawers is possible but seems like a bugger. I mean who would want to pull out the drawers every other morning -- it's quite the compromise isn't it?. The design should consider under-mattress airflow in the first place. Maybe it does but we can't see it from the video. Imho space under the bed should never be fully covered up by drawers.
Beautiful and very bespoke- it can't have been cheap to fit out this space. I'm totally stealing the idea for the bookshelf that incorporates the fireplace!
Am I the only one who doesn't like it? I mean, you have 54 sqm, which is not that small, and yet you still sleep in a box and lack proper living space, so you end up living in the kitchen!? Wtf... The garden is the best part of the apartment.
OMG I hate it 😂
The entrance space is completely waste.
No, you're not the only one. This places is creepy and cold, it doesn't look like a home but like a showroom. The sleeping spaces (you can't call that bedrooms) are suffocating and oppressive, while so much space is wasted.
@@franescadiano I see all of your points about what you guys call wasted space. I think what they wanted is the openness but compartmentalized. Colorful but minimal. It's not my preferred esthetic but I can appreciate it artistically. It feels too clean and not really lived in, like a showroom, as you stated. The homeowners love it. To each their own, yeah? 😊
The flat has been rendered of all of its historic warmth charm and now looks cold and cramped.
I love the use of colour and the general Doctor Who vibe: playful, retro-futuristic, and sweet, like good childhood memories from the 70s.
Surprised no one seemingly picked up on the fact that they brought that dark colored, curved, sculptural piece hanging above the door from the old flat, and presented in the new space above the diamond shaped table. Cool little homage, and works well. Nicely done.
Unique design... style and colour....great amount of space.....and works well... And having a garden is extremely helpful extends the living space...
The design touches are beautiful, but I feel as if the space is not managed adequately. The sleeping pods are cute, but very small. It must be a nuisance to have to move things in order to get in and out when you have a relatively large space at the front of the house which looks quite empty. It looks generous, as she says, and the library is beautiful, but the whole space seems underused, and it's almost as large as the living/dining/kitchen space.
The whole space looks spacious in parts and very cluttered in others.
Still, the colors and design are absolutely beautiful!
I also find there is wasted space ( the joinery is very beautiful though). It seems they have created a very generous front-to-back corridor which makes their home feels spacious. But everywhere else - where they are actually going to spend time around - is very cramped... Unless they needed to build a showroom/workspace and the home elements such as bedrooms needed to be reduced.
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@@YaaLFH I agree it's not much of a 'library', but there is a chair next to the window which looks like a nice spot to read in.
@@123a-o5d No, it doesn't. That's not a reading chair, doesn't have full back support so it will not be comfortable to read for more than a few minutes.
@@YaaLFH The orange/peach one? I think we're talking about different places and chairs. I'm talking about the entrance hallway with the big round mirror and wall bookshelf and chair placed next to the window. This looks like an ok place to read, though not as nice as sitting next to a window on the opposite side of the flat with views into the garden.
Been a while since being in the UK and this space doesn't disappoint. Really overall clever and well thought out design.
I should love it, however it just almost seems so dated , with a mixture of reminders towards Japan, Sweden and 70’s London, with an old colour scheme . It really is a great work, I just wish I loved it more. I can imagine this property is really polarising through its uniqueness.
Now that's a space with enough storage! You'd be able to fit vacuum, broom, mop, bucket, drying rack, ironing board, everything.
You have a "room" that’s little more than a corridor and a shelf, and then the bedroom it’s just a big coffin. I think the space has not been used very wisely
I laughed out loud! Agree.
Totally agree. A lot of space wasted
They created a series of boxes and boxed zones. With a huge corridor taking up most of the space. Sofa looked like a waiting room area. But the kitchen was stunning though!
Where is the washing machine and dryer? Where to hang the wet laundry to dry?
The oven and the fridge are right beside each other. Using the oven will impact the fridge.
the space is well thought out. The sleeping pods feel very claustrophobic, in my view. Instead of 2 sleeping pods, perhaps one small bedroom and a sofa bed would have been better.
I love the entire Japanese motif! Looks bigger than the previous interior too!😊
wow!! i loved everything about it! absolutely brilliant ideas, the pods are so cozy, the unique shape of the dining table, the colors, everything works together and makes sense. lovely!
I like the layout and ideas v much. I especially like how much genuinely functional storage they managed to integrate, and the sleep pods are fun. Judging by the emptiness of the shelves I assume it’s still to actually be lived in and furnished - I would love to see how it looks with more soft textures and the trappings of actual life (books, clothes in closets etc). I have to say I can’t wait for the mania for banquette seating to die (especially with sharp edges - imagine knocking into that by accident, ouch) - there’s nothing cosy about a rigidly high backed sofa especially where there was visibly room for something more welcoming. But the flat is overall a very cool design.
I suppose the big selling point for banquette seating would be the storage you can build in without having to worry about floor space or falling over more furniture. But yes, I’m also a fan of tables you can walk around.
This was the only negative that jumped out to me, I can't imagine coming home after a hard day's work to sit bolt upright on a narrow bench "sofa" like that. It's impractical as part of a real living space IMO
When a design flows well into the space, its decoration becomes part of it. No need for extra decoration to make it eye-pleasing. How I love the bedrooms named sleeping pod. Fully functioning for 1 purpose and that is to sleep only. It is always exciting to see Studiomama projects. Deeply appreciate for showcasing this project.
Seeing such a large hallway with everything squeezed against the walls feels like a missed opportunity. It's very spacious and flows beautifully but not sure if I'd appreciate that when trapt in my perched box room.
This is a brilliant project, but I have two questions: 1). How do you make the bed? 2) Where is the ladder that you would need to reach the high shelves in the kitchen and the closets?
This might be my favorite design on this channel. Everything is so well thought through. I love how bright and open the space is, considering it’s the basement flat. The colors, the wood finishes, just wow.
imagine crawling around on the bed - no space around it to change the sheets LOL
I would need to keep the sliding door open at night because it would feel too closed in and claustrophobic.
This!! so tricky and no airflow cavity under the bed so the mattress will get mouldy.
I would especially fear the missing ventilation within these pots...
Such a well designed small space with huge personality. And it stays functional without feeling too visually cluttered! Love it
I was surprised by the raised bed and the storage underneath, as well as the solution to the cramped building structure, creating a usable space with a sense of continuity, making the room look wider and livelier with the choice of materials and colors.
They traded a properly divided flat for one big hallway
beatiful, but what about fresh air in the sleeping pods? In such a small room, oxygen runs out in 20 minutes.
Your ideas are genius. The kitchen is absolutely stunning. You have made the space feel so large, yet very cozy.
Alright, this is the most stylish one for sure that doesn't bore my eyes to death like many others. It literally blows my mind, I can't even describe this style without showing it to someone. That kitchen is INCREDIBLE and so is the round glass window. I don't love the layout though, except for the entrance bit and desk area. I am not a huge fan of the sleeping rooms for example. But of course it's in Islington haha, I could've guessed that if it wasn't mentioned!
Am so glad that this has colour!! And very well done!
Brilliant design. The perfect marriage of form and function. Smooth lines to accommodate the ethos of vibrant space, the list goes on.
Function? Where did you find function in this?
Looks good but I would find the bed pots asphyxiating
Very unusual layout, but quirky and fun! Love the way each area and section is situated and decorated, especially with different color schemes. Very, very nice.
Not being rude, but... how they managed to waste a big chunk of space with that useless corredor? I would rather have a bedroom, not just a nook... I think previous layout worked better.
The prior layout was for living in, not flaunting that you're rich enough to be a 'minimalist' - a lifestyle that requires you to have no uncertainty about replacing things you've thrown out.
They could have had a lot more storage than they've gone with...
Totally agree. It was cold and uninviting. Lots of wasted space. It wasn’t a home. It was a galley.
Just an amazing and beautiful use of space. I love it and all the colours in the closets
Beautiful apartment but tiny difficult to reach bedroom nooks with probably bad air circulation. Personally I would not have sacrificed this much space for corridor and living rooms and to keep only these tiny sleeping nooks.
In particular the bookshelf entrance area ia huge with no particular function.
My thoughts exactly - also quite a bit of unused space in the kitchen & impractical bench abutting dining table. Presumably to preserve a luxe sightline. This design feels like a quick thought experiment more than a functional living space. And even as a thought experiment alone could have used a bit more cooking.
I'm very surprised it seems like they couldn't figure out any room for a washing machine! But it's still very pretty.
I’ve been following this channel for a long time now and I think this is one of the most intelligent plan I’ve seen
Well done, everything fits perfectly right
fav one yet!! love the colour within the wardrobe. also the diamond mirror in the entrance that matches the dining table is superb
Ooh! I past that area during new year 2023 at London😮 Never thought I would see what it’s like under the house
Everything is perfect! I would love to live here... and the kitchen is so beautiful! I could spend hours only contemplating the kitchen...😌
Such a masterpiece! Well done Studio Mama.
Really loved the space! Love the transforming nature, the shapes, and the materials!
They present their design with such effortlessness and cool. It looks like it's taken a lot of hard work and determination. The result is beautiful. Many of these period basement flats in London are orientated to the front (ie living room overlooking...well, underlooking... the street), It's a no-brainer that the areas for relaxing and socialising would overlook a lovely green space with large windows and lots of light...
Really clever ideas. The only thing I'm wondering is where you change into your clothes - standing in the middle of the hallway?
I personally like the original set up where the living and the bathroom is in the front entrance. The bedroom and the office area in the back are a great design for privacy. The new sleeping pods are too claustrophobic for me if I am to live here. I remember this couple design a much more smaller place, and it was absolutely lovely. I love their previous tiny cozy home that was about 175 sq feet or less.😍
love the colors, the little curved edges, the window space above, and furniture. beautiful design and well thought out.
Amazing house! the colors selected and how the space is distributed are perfect! It is one of my favorite houses that I have seen so far.
I absolutly love this one!!! well that out, love the sense of wonder, clean open airy colourfull and warm. Really great, i always like them but this is amazing, a new favourite!
This is outstanding. Very inspiring regarding what you can do with dark lower ground spaces
very well-thought, love the colors, the pocket doors, the added storage everywhere... beautiful and quirky!
Wow! That is an incredible space! Gorgeous and functional❤❤❤
Love it… lounge space just needs a rug!
this is one of my faves! love how many different spaces are in here and the colours and materials are really fun. the beds look sooo cozy too.
the bedrooms are literally wardrobes, i just liked the office
My goodness, what an incredible job these two have done on this flat. It’s lovely! Well done!
What a well thought out space. Every tiny detail. I would imagine sleeping in those pods to be very cosy - very womb like. Great colours too
This has got to be one of the most ingenious designs I’ve ever seen for a tiny space. I adore it!
The kitchen is unusual. I like it. Great use of space all round.
I think this is the most unique and creative design I’ve ever seen! I love how everything flows together throughout the home. The custom furniture is gorgeous and compliments each space. The kitchen is functional and beautiful. Well done!
Saved to Favorites so I can watch this amazing space and study it over and over...love it!
A very stylish and clever design. Love the kitchen colours. However, as per many of these small apartments the clever bed spaces are only suitable for the very able and those with strong bladders who don’t have to climb over their partners at night.
Wow! How impressive! Absolutely wonderful design! The best so far.
NTS I LOVE how you pull me in with the intro of the space, then you hit me with the an unabashed promo of your book and then within seconds an advert! Are your electric bills that out of hand?
What a bright and cheerful space they have created! I love it. :)
I really like this in many ways. My only issue with it is the typical design ego of the architects leeaving very little natural possibility for any inhabitant to personalize the space beyond a few books and a framed work of art. And removing the fireplace entirely which is an incredibly valuable feature to have in London and a walk down at that. Which seens to be done entirely as an aesthetic choice, the designers prefer that bit of bookcase that's essentially non functional, though they could have incorporated a wood burner into the design (and a small armchair in the corner there would have made it a perfect place to sit in the damp months of the year). I very much like the switched floorplan and the shoji-esque ideas with integrated sleeping nooks and storage (my favorite part here). Even in small spaces it's nice to have an extra bed, and one of them could easily doublr as a small workspace if you replaced the bed with tatami, and stored a simple futon somewhere.
I get the whole "architecture as a living-machine" idea, I just think sometimes designers are too in love with their own aesthetics and philosophy to leave room for the personality and of an occupant. So if someone actually buys it to live there, (not rent it as an expensive B&B) unless they are strictly minimalists with virtually no belongings beside a pod wardrobe, the entire scheme will be compromized in the space of a week. Too often an overlooked factor I feel. Then again, perhaps all this was commissioned by someone. That would be a different situation. That would have likely been mentioned. I do like this duo. I've seen other spaces they've created. It's a very cool layout. Love the pops of color inside the cabinets!
It's really clever and smartly done. There is no loss of light or storage. I find the bathroom a bit confining. But they created a very practical and peaceful feeling place. Hard to do in a lower level with small square footage and they fit in two sleeping pods and a study to boot!
Brilliant! They are so clever in their solutions and so thoughtful of the viability of the space! It feels like living in an art gallery yet a very cozy and playful one!! ❤
It's a well-thought-out space for two people. The only things I would rethink are the sofa area and the dining area. Everything is or seems to be open except that space. It's still a workable and open treasure of a flat. I love that an uncluttered bookcase greets you when you curve around into the entrance. Thank you for sharing.
Bookcase? There aren't even 10 books there.
@@YaaLFH 3:28 because a ton of unread reads are not there doesn't make it any. less a Bookcase.
@@startpage717 There are no books there for reading.
@@YaaLFH What are you spazzing about? Besides there are at least two to three BOOKS there. Look closely, for starters on the cover they have their arms up.
Great design overall, but I'm not sure about the decision to create a seating/sofa area that looks about as comfortable as something you'd find in a camper van. The space isn't so small that this kind of solution was absolutely necessary
Wow! That was powerful, first time of many!
Thank you so much!
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Oh, I love this place! It's beautiful and it feels large. I think that I would love to live in this space.
Very chic apartment and it is so thoughtful and fresh in the shapes, colors and functionality. I like the works and the concept of the designer duo. Amazing job.
The front area is a complete waste of space, especially in such a small basement flat.
Beautiful. What a stunning transformation. Love it.
Classic case of form over function. No fresh air into bedrooms, useless entry hall wall/mirror room, have to pull out stairs to access bedroom (they will either be always left out or no one will use that bedroom, and if someone is sleeping the stairs must be out), study open to kitchen, couch looks like it’s from a university public area, seperate dining table for the sake of having one, couch and dining table too big for space, both serving the same function. Kitchen and bathroom are good.
Well done, I love everything I have seen by this talented couple. Genius design ideas!