Bryce, I really appreciate that you have branched out to include housing opportunities beyond the tiny house on wheels. So many people who live in cities, where the opportunity to park a tiny home frankly just doesn't exist, are desperately interested in exploring alternative housing solutions. The need for affordable, ecologically efficient housing is so great and you are doing a yeomans job of carrying the torch for this movement. Thank you for all you do!
The problem I've found, on the other side of Canada(Newfoundland), usually isn't the housing itself, its the land. I can build a home for a decent price of about 80 grand. But the land is so expensive that it doesn't make it worth it. I looked into land for myself, and for a small 1500 sq foot plot of land its 130 grand and it only gets worse as you move further in the city, where some plots can be as high as 400 grand.
@@livingbig I would definitely welcome other small alternatives that are outside the strictly "tiny home" category. I have enjoyed all your videos but options are needed!
I myself am looking at building small- not necessarily tiny - not that far from Vancouver in Point Roberts. Smaller cottage style homes are a great option for affordability and urban infill. There are undoubtedly a large number of people who want 400-800 sq feet in a detached home and there are few available.
bjt1956: You state beautifully my thoughts and feelings; I look forward to seeing more of these clever solutions! (I think I may like this charming home more than the owners😊)
People complaining about how big this house is really need to stop and think. It’s important to show varying ranges of small home living so that people who might not otherwise consider it can see how customizable it can be. 200 sq ft isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. Everyone can get off their high horses and realize that this is is about finding abundance in less space and materials, not squeezing yourself into the smallest place possible.
By UK standards this is not a small house. I live in a two bedroom bungalow and this property is much bigger. This would probably be described as spacious. The problem I have with this video is that the couple talk about the house as if it is small, when in fact there's PLENTY of space for two people. It is only small in relation to the properties around it. At least they appreciate how lucky they are to own a lovely house in an expensive because of the generosity of her parents. The cynic in me wonders if they were able to get planning permission because they only have two neighbours and one is her parents.
@@terrybaby6146 Yes, it is all relative. But Bryce is showing us this property and I personally don't think it is a good fit for his channel. Surely even in Vancouver there are smaller houses that are not considered as unusual?
@@TheTinKunt As I said before my comment is about my personal opinion on this video as a good fit for Bryce's channel. It was also a reply to the OP who is telling off people who complain about the house being big. This is not small home living for two people. Bryce has spent several years showing us tiny homes from different countries including some in Japan, so we've seen how people make good use of their space. He asked last week if his subscribers liked seeing these larger properties. I like looking at how people organise their homes and this home is lovely. But it is not small let alone tiny.
Maddi Martinez I agree that it isn't about getting things as tiny as possible, but to many the house that is shown seems like a normal house. His channel is open to the whole world meaning that people from other places where this would be considered a normal size home, might point that out. Thus to them showing a home this size seems like showing a normal appartment instead of a real treasure tiny home (like many of his videos are, love his videos myself) Personally I agree with people that say that this house is not really tiny. To me this is the size of a small apartment/house. The rooms seem rather spacious and it seems like they have plenty of room left. Due to this last bit I find it less interesting myself. Though I do still love seeung all the new and innovating ways that are available to live more tiny.
Yeah here in Africa homes on wheels are just not even there. So this is quite good and converting a shipping container is almost the same as the size of a house like this so you'd rather just build.
It IS kinda hard to believe that this is only 500 sq. feet, owning a house that’s 4 times that size. However, we raised 2 children and now that they’re adults, we have our grandson’s stuff everywhere. It’s very true that a tidy house is a bigger house, and I’m a wheelchair user, (because of a spinal cord injury), so I love a tidy house. I can’t stand things being left on the floor…so I just run them over. This is a great video, showcasing the alternatives to being a slave to a mortgage in a tiny apartment. Thanks to everyone who shared in making this video.
I love smaller houses in general. I hope more places allow for smaller, more affordable houses around this size. Affordable housing leads to happier lives.
I couldn't agree more. It's really hard for middle class people to afford nearly anything on the typical market these days, and smaller houses are fantastic!
This is my hope as well. Right now, this is the only impediment to my building a tiny home. I own an 1800 sq ft. home that's such a huge waste of space & money as it's just myself & my dog. I also own a condo which I rent out but no longer want to be a landlord. Here on the east coast, tiny homes aren't acceptable by zoning regulations/requirements despite the needs of residents. Time for some real global changes given our environmental crisis.
Exactly. Were it not for all the regulations that make this so difficult I would have bought a tiny house a long time ago. The stupidest thing is that it is often illegal because their insulation values are not as good (since a smaller volume means more outward facing walls and thus worse insulation) even though I would still only need a fraction of the energy to heat it. I can buy a big house that needs 5 times the energy without a problem. but I can't get a tiny house.
The town near me requires a minimum of 2500 sq ft. It's ridiculous. If you want a reasonably sized house, you have to luck out and buy one of the old 1 or 2 bedroom houses built in the 40's and 50's when things were slightly less insane, or build outside of town.
This looks big compared to the typical "tiny" house (esp since it's not got the long & narrow issue), but it's actually more along what I've been looking for. Small homes with a foundation (like mother-in-law houses) that are efficient, but comfortable. I'd love to see more like these!
We feature lots of different homes, they aren't all tiny per-say, often they fall into the small home category. What we are looking for is great design and nice efficient use of space to showcase.
@@livingbig Those are the reasons I watch your channel. I'm a sucker for the artistic ones too. I like the variety of sizes you show because everyone absolutely cannot live in a very tiny house, but people many more could and would live in a small home. I'm thinking of the wheelchair bound individuals and ambulatory people who still have severely limited and painful mobility. I'd love it if you'd show people with handicap accessibility issues ( such as those two aforementioned groups) living beautifully comfortably, and affordably . In their cases, I think it should count as tiny living, relative to their life situation.
Laneway home's have been around for a while, but they are a new concept for me and it was really fun for me to be able to explore my very first one. I hope you enjoy this video tour! If so, please help out our channel by liking, commenting and sharing this video with your friends. Thanks so much!
I live in Vancouver and love our unique laneway homes. Unfortunately, you can’t buy laneway homes, just rent. This couple is lucky because of her parents :)
LOVE that this channel does ‘small’ houses as well as ‘tiny’ ones, as not everyone wants tiny. Everyone saying ‘it’s bigger than my apartment’ etc. yeah... It’s not supposed to reflect apartments!!... they are a thing all of their own. Smaller homes are meant to reflect traditional homes. Also, the filming style probably makes it look larger than it is.
WOWSA. How incredibly rare to have such a gorgeously designed home, in an equally gorgeous location, surrounded by gorgeous gardens (bless you Mum!), with the blessing of family next door, and that fits its inhabitants' needs so perfectly! These folks are ridiculously blessed!! GOOD FOR THEM!
@@misswildlife7905 because they have lived lived in it for 7 years. I see ppl who have lived in their new houses for shorter than that and it usually doesn't look this good. I expected them to say they lived in it maybe a year or so.
@@mercynamikoye9084 Well, it is just the 2 of them and given their lifestyle, I can see why it looks good. They did speak of 'everything in it's place' also. Plus they knew this interview would be coming up. Wouldn't you want your place to look it's best if it was going to be taped and put on YT?
Incredibly eye-opening house, including the materials used and the spacious layout…it just looks huge without being huge. Thanks to the young couple who own this home for sharing it with TH-cam viewers. It’s fantastic! Thank you. 🙏🏼
Kudos to her Mum for her amazing, lush and beautiful landscaping!! It's GORGEOUS! I LOVE THAT HOUSE IS RED!!! This has to be one of, if not my VERY FAVORITE of all the houses you've shown, Bryce. I also loved the South Coast Container House... (largely perhaps because of how they integrated the deck with the over-shooting roof. The roof and the extensive use of windows extend the living space right into the outdoors. So spacious!) But THIS house is the perfect city dwelling. And red is perfect for a Northern city like Vancouver where so much of the year is spent under low cloud cover. G R E Y ! ! ! Beautifully designed!
Dear Bryce, you are such a positive and sweet person. Always asking the right questions, giving insights from the houses and the people that give them life. I love the fact that these people are as special as the houses they have created, offering a different perspective from the crazy modern times we live in. I hope other people follow this philosophy. Greetings and thank you, to you and everyone that created this channel, and the people that opened their homes to us. 🙏Greetings from Greece, many people here have returned to a more humane and alternative life throughout the country during the last 20 years including my self. I wish this life to everyone.
This is probably the first tiny house I could actually see myself living in. (And maybe even convince my husband to live in too) The space is perfect! And it does really help to see a fellow creative have a gorgeous studio space (something I always think about in these videos haha). This house is actually probably a bit bigger than my current apartment anyway.
Just keep in mind that when you own a home, any home, you have to pay property tax and homeowners insurance. Those two things alone double the amount of our mortgage payment.
Just watched this tonight with my mom an my birds. My lovebird Linus, she got excited every time she saw the conures or anything with a bird on it. Definitely will be rewatching with her again. 😃
Bryce we really like the way this couple design this house. I really like the way that you can actually stand up in the bedroom and can get around both sides of the bed without crawling over each other. Well done 2 thumbs👍👍 up for this couple
40 years ago I built a small 2-bedroom house for my young son and myself in a island nation in a development area the lot was about 4k square feet and was the smallest house there because everyone had built to the maximum allowed by planning rules where small is generally frown upon by all and everyone thought I was crazy because it was small but I was looking to keep living to within my single parent means of the day fast forward to today I still want to go down smaller to studio Apartment for just me in my senior years having had a crippling CVA and ended up with very limited mobility and other health challenges so smaller makes even more sense with reduced income and forced early retirement. I can now use the extra space on the same lot to add on to existing small house the studio apartment that I need to use. I never planned this health outcome but my early decision to go small pays big dividends in hindsight what a winning idea for me in my senior years
This little house is freaking amazing! I also like the T shirt the guy's wearing. 280k for a dream home in Vancouver next to a park, OMG, you guys had done the impossible.
@@mr.potatohead6138 they "arranged with her parents" which means that they are allowed to visit the grandchildren xD no kidding tho, without parents' property most of those tiny houses wouldn't be feasable
XxXStoneFingerXxX Well since they don’t own the land they can’t get a mortgage to build the house so the parents had to refinance their home to cover the cost of building. I’m sure they make the payments though. I’d assume there are provisions in a will to cover what happens when both parents are deceased.
So beautiful and unique artistic home, and practical at the same level, that is really rare. I love it and I like the couple, they are so nice people :)
It's nice to have a square house. Having an upstairs bedroom with full height is also great. These multigenerational options are my favorites because of the social aspect of the family staying together through the ages. I am sure everyone benefits from this arrangement.
The interior is clever, squeezing so much into so little, but I love the exterior! Not everyone would have the guts to do that raspberry red colour, it is so cool. And that balcony is so so cute and private.
The space is unbelievable and amazing and the red umbrella rooftop balcony and garden yard is to die for! That’s a slice of heaven for me!!! If I can ever afford a tiny house I want that home design!
What a great home. It's nice to see a place where people have lived there for a while and made it their own. I realize that spartan seems to be "in" but not all of us live with that philosophy. These folks seem very happily moved in and settled. But you can keep the birds! lol
When my Son & l walk through the old neighbourhood he lives in, we are CONSTANTLY discussing what we would do with the little back laneway buildings we walk past! There are soooo many that would make adorable tiny homes, guest suites, or little art studios. Unfortunately in Ottawa the powers that be have long rigid sticks up their butts, so these ideas may never happen! Good for BC, ALWAYS much more progressive than Ottawa, or Ontario in general. My goodness it's a big space to enter! It's so well laid out. How adorable the way the birds sit on their shoulder as they move around, lol! Birds are so social when you let them be, like here in their sweet little nest!🦜 I see l would be able to fit my rocord collection in here too!👍🏻 As an artist l would LOVE that designated studio space. Love the big full staircase and open bright bedroom that is a good size!! And that balcony is to die for!!! Those little birds are just the cutest, they must make life very entertaining! I have been in my small 1-bedroom apt for 9 yrs. 7yrs in this place doesn't seem long enough -- l could spend eternity here!!👍🏻😄❤️🦜❤️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
This is such a beautiful balcony to have in tiny house! In most tiny homes, you have to sacrifice either some space or the other- be it bathroom, your bedroom or kitchen. This house has perfect utilisation of the area. Kudos to whoever designed this beautiful home. I don't see any compromise in any space. They've got a separate workspace, it is not a part of the lounge area. They have all devices in kitchen. Theirs is a life of luxury. Even their bedroom didn't feel small at all!
This house looks modest, beautiful, and practical all at once. The decks and landscaping and office are well thought out and attractive. And I really appreciate it being a normal width so you wouldn't feel like you're constantly operating in a tunnel. I'd live there.
Beautiful house, so many clever things, love that it is two levels and the amount of windows just makes it appear so much larger than it's under 500 square feet. I also love how they have decorated it to fit them, amazing for sure. Thanks so much Bryce for sharing this video I truly was enjoying every moment.
Wow, I have family near there and knew values were sky high but that's more than even I thought. Amazed to realize we have 8 acres with 3 bed home for about 1/20th the cost of their lot. I am so thankful.
Love this one! Gorgeous garden & exterior as well as very cute and cozy-yet-roomy-enough inside. That red paint on the exterior is gorgeous with the green plants all around it. Never thought of painting a house red, but this one really works! Beautiful!
These episodes with small homes instead of tiny ones are my absolute favorite. It's really nice to see happy mediums that are still drastically smaller than the average home. Thank you Bryce!!!
Fabulous story on a this little house. The only downfall is that unless you actually have friends or relatives who can let you build on their property or a convert the garage, you're going to be s.o.l. unless you are incredibly affluent. Having lived in Vancouver for 25 years and then watching my rent quadruple over the last 10, I am unfortunately one of the mass Exodus that had to leave because there just is nothing affordable. This is kind of like my dream house but to try and find this and rent it on your own, you'd be paying as much as renting a pretty spectacular home in any other city in Canada. Still a fun look inside and thank you for sharing the inspiration,
I live with my daughter and her fiance in a 1 bedroom. We're prepping to do a tiny house village. With big community bldg with full size kitchen and hot tub. Being a pastry chef. I'm planning to do community meals so if you don't want to cook there will always be a hot meal for less than McDonald's
I guess a "lane" is a fancy term for an alley in the US? :) I kinda wished we had seen more of these companies/building plans at the Small Home Expo! I just lived in one in the San Francisco area and loved it. Lots of privacy being behind a house and not on the road, and it's rare to get nice new construction for a good price.
What a heavenly unique home and surrounding space. Cute creative people...was it just me or was the women blushing intensely and giggling when talking to Bryce?
I appreciate the fact that this channel shows different kinds of small houses, not just what is trendy at the moment. Not every house is for everybody, but keep an open mind and you can find clever ideas for your own projects, too. Great work!
I like your broadening your channel to include small cottages. This one is a gem. Dropping in after 7 years of residency proves the wisdom of the design decisions.
Such a brilliant solution and what a lovely home it is, close to relatives but still more than enough privacy. I really like the concept. One of the older suburbs in my city (Pretoria, South Africa) has done something similar with dividing and using the backyards opening onto lanes, but not many cities have that opportunity
I am in love with this house. Gorgeous. Love the industrial cart and cool pantry. So many wonderful features packed into this space. I love the balcony and that she has room for a studio as well as having a decent size bedroom. Homes like this definitely make sense. A different way of looking at space. It is not only practical for large cities but for anyone who really only wants a small house even in small town or rural area. So many towns require a certain sq footage for new builds. This needs to be reevaluated. Thanks for sharing this!
46 square meters will be considered as medium house here in the outskirts of cities of Indonesia.. The typical sizes here are 30 to 36 square meters, which are government programme known as "program perumahan rakyat (people houses programme)" to help the "low income" people like me to own a house with affordable installments. But i like the vibe of this house.. definitely gonna copy some set up.. Good job Bryce..
Great Video, Bryce! So glad you are starting to include other types of living spaces on your channel! I'm always amazed at the almost endless ways a true "tiny" house can be configured, but there are so many other ways of downsizing and it only makes sense to include a wider variety of small housing solutions in your channel. This particular house is AMAZING and so well done! I just love the perfect home "nest" that combines tiny living with an onsite business as well. Such a creative use of resources - something like this might be a bit larger than we are used to seeing on your channel, but when you consider that this larger type of "tiny" house eliminates the need for commuting, then the overall environmental impact is quite significant. And when you consider the time and stress saved by supporting a second location for the business, and by not commuting, then this is actually a better solution than a tiny 200 sq ft house where you are driving to work each day. Tiny homes on wheels are great, but not right for everyone. This is just one other choice, and I love a variety of choices and a plethora of ideas.
@@aldofhister6859 Thank you for sharing your opinion about tiny homes and smaller dwellings. Many people are happy living this way. What works for others might not work for you and that's okay. There's room for all styles of living at the table.
I love the red exterior with all the green of the garden. Love the patio with the view of the park too. The inside has a nice uncomplicated use of space.
What a lovely, cozy home! The balcony overlooking the park and the garden between their house and her parents' house make it perfect. I love the idea of using family property like that and being able to have them nearby. It's so great that Vancouver zoned for this kind of build!
Attractive, comfortable, and artistic design at a wonderful location. A lovely couple. Having studied with a vocal coach, I couldn't help noticing that they both speak at the bottom of their vocal range, giving them monotone speech. Just pitch your voice a little higher, darling ones, and you'll be able to modulate your voices more. Continue to enjoy your beautiful life! Congratulations.
Beautiful home and area to live in. Really shows the personalities of two artistic people. Love the layout and exterior landscaping. Thank you so much Bryce and thank you Scott and Tania for allowing us to visit with you.
Fantastic house. I think it's great how they made the house design match the environment so perfectly. The ground floor patio with all the plants, and the not so obvious second floor balcony are just great architectural and practical elements. Fantastic urban house!
I'm loving these little secondary units. What a great starter/B&B/rental/retirement house! Much more practical than the height- and width-restricted tiny houses on wheels. I wish we could see a floor plan!
now i get to kw why thr are so many likes to this video in such a short period of time... this house is just awsome... and all credit goes to that couple and there vision and creativity... i love this home...😍
I've lived in Vancouver my entire life until recently when I was forced to move to the Gulf Islands in search of more affordable housing. It's virtually impossible for young people to buy homes in Van when even the smallest homes are close to 2 million CAD. So good to see new options arising.... maybe I'll return one day! Great video!
@@acriticalvegan6164 Sounds like we're living similar lives.... so sad to not be able to live in my own home town all because of foreign interests in our beautiful city :( My son, who's in college is struggling to keep housing while he gets his education. Vancouver is for the rich now sadly.
@@sksbc3895 My old hood after the olympics has gone well over 2 mill. And the foreign investers from china are just parking there money here, in our realestate. If i was going to go to school in van, I would do it in a small RV or converted van, The cops ignore the issue now as long as you dont park in front of rich peoples homes that complain. i boondock all over Van in my truck camper and had no problems. Check out Chromes channel 'Vancity Vanlife'
@@acriticalvegan6164 I agree, people are having to look for alternatives for housing. My son has to live with 3 room mates at the moment just to make ends meet while he goes to school. I hate what's happened to my hometown.
This house is so beautiful and under 500 square feet - awesome. I loved seeing the birds in the home. I have several small parrots and often wondered how I would fit them into a smaller home or a tiny house. Now I can see how it is possible. Thank you!
Brilliant use of space, and what a beautiful couple, and an amazing home they have made. Looks so cozy - and a view of a park from the upper level is certainly icing on the cake! Thanks Bryce for finding their home for me to enjoy via TH-cam! Keep up the great work!
Branching out to include Accessory Dwelling Units is an excellent move. We don’t have to decide between mega mansions and houses on wheels. There are many good alternatives out there. Thanks for showing them.
I just love this place! It checks off all the boxes for me. First & foremost, the area. It has a quaint cozy feel to it. I love how the lane is connected with her parents, yet feels separate at the same time. The beautiful landscaping, & being able to overlook the park with the private balcony is just everything! I'm loving how they perfectly mixed modern, with older eclectic design. That just makes the home feel so unique w/ a one of a kind feel. Having a lot of windows & natural light is just paramount to a smaller space feeling more expansive, and they definitely achieved that. It's great how they both have their separate creative work spaces that fit all of their needs. Being able to live in such a great space, & work from home, and be able to travel....well, I think they are surely "livin' the life!"
Being next door to the aging parents is most amazing aspect of what they've done here and it's beautiful with landscaping so incredible it's like living in the forest.
Bryce, I really appreciate that you have branched out to include housing opportunities beyond the tiny house on wheels. So many people who live in cities, where the opportunity to park a tiny home frankly just doesn't exist, are desperately interested in exploring alternative housing solutions. The need for affordable, ecologically efficient housing is so great and you are doing a yeomans job of carrying the torch for this movement. Thank you for all you do!
The problem I've found, on the other side of Canada(Newfoundland), usually isn't the housing itself, its the land. I can build a home for a decent price of about 80 grand. But the land is so expensive that it doesn't make it worth it. I looked into land for myself, and for a small 1500 sq foot plot of land its 130 grand and it only gets worse as you move further in the city, where some plots can be as high as 400 grand.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad that you're enjoying our videos and we will certainly do our best to continue showcasing all kinds of downsized abodes. :)
@@livingbig I would definitely welcome other small alternatives that are outside the strictly "tiny home" category. I have enjoyed all your videos but options are needed!
I myself am looking at building small- not necessarily tiny - not that far from Vancouver in Point Roberts. Smaller cottage style homes are a great option for affordability and urban infill. There are undoubtedly a large number of people who want 400-800 sq feet in a detached home and there are few available.
bjt1956: You state beautifully my thoughts and feelings; I look forward to seeing more of these clever solutions! (I think I may like this charming home more than the owners😊)
People complaining about how big this house is really need to stop and think. It’s important to show varying ranges of small home living so that people who might not otherwise consider it can see how customizable it can be. 200 sq ft isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. Everyone can get off their high horses and realize that this is is about finding abundance in less space and materials, not squeezing yourself into the smallest place possible.
By UK standards this is not a small house. I live in a two bedroom bungalow and this property is much bigger. This would probably be described as spacious. The problem I have with this video is that the couple talk about the house as if it is small, when in fact there's PLENTY of space for two people. It is only small in relation to the properties around it. At least they appreciate how lucky they are to own a lovely house in an expensive because of the generosity of her parents. The cynic in me wonders if they were able to get planning permission because they only have two neighbours and one is her parents.
BuddyBontheNet It’s all relative, surely. Different locations created different expectations in its inhabitants.
@@terrybaby6146 Yes, it is all relative. But Bryce is showing us this property and I personally don't think it is a good fit for his channel. Surely even in Vancouver there are smaller houses that are not considered as unusual?
@@TheTinKunt As I said before my comment is about my personal opinion on this video as a good fit for Bryce's channel. It was also a reply to the OP who is telling off people who complain about the house being big. This is not small home living for two people. Bryce has spent several years showing us tiny homes from different countries including some in Japan, so we've seen how people make good use of their space. He asked last week if his subscribers liked seeing these larger properties. I like looking at how people organise their homes and this home is lovely. But it is not small let alone tiny.
Maddi Martinez I agree that it isn't about getting things as tiny as possible, but to many the house that is shown seems like a normal house. His channel is open to the whole world meaning that people from other places where this would be considered a normal size home, might point that out. Thus to them showing a home this size seems like showing a normal appartment instead of a real treasure tiny home (like many of his videos are, love his videos myself)
Personally I agree with people that say that this house is not really tiny. To me this is the size of a small apartment/house. The rooms seem rather spacious and it seems like they have plenty of room left. Due to this last bit I find it less interesting myself. Though I do still love seeung all the new and innovating ways that are available to live more tiny.
Always wanted to see a tiny home not on wheels and not built with shipping containers ... this is nice ❤ lots of love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
We have lots of small homes on this channel which aren't on wheels. :)
Yeah here in Africa homes on wheels are just not even there. So this is quite good and converting a shipping container is almost the same as the size of a house like this so you'd rather just build.
Ndawana one wanguwo pano lol
Look up "shot gun" style homes, it was very common in the U.S. during the 30's, 40's, and 50's.
in my country lots of tiny house without wheels so get this channel without wheels inspired me in interior design
This house is under 500 sq ft and still has a lot of head room, a real staircase, great storage space and a balcony!? 😍
I have a hard time believing that. It looks more like 800 to 1000.
@@1Esteband Her textile studio is in the garage, which wouldn't be included in the 498 sq ft. That probably adds another 200.
It IS kinda hard to believe that this is only 500 sq. feet, owning a house that’s 4 times that size. However, we raised 2 children and now that they’re adults, we have our grandson’s stuff everywhere. It’s very true that a tidy house is a bigger house, and I’m a wheelchair user, (because of a spinal cord injury), so I love a tidy house. I can’t stand things being left on the floor…so I just run them over. This is a great video, showcasing the alternatives to being a slave to a mortgage in a tiny apartment. Thanks to everyone who shared in making this video.
I love smaller houses in general. I hope more places allow for smaller, more affordable houses around this size. Affordable housing leads to happier lives.
I couldn't agree more. It's really hard for middle class people to afford nearly anything on the typical market these days, and smaller houses are fantastic!
This is my hope as well. Right now, this is the only impediment to my building a tiny home. I own an 1800 sq ft. home that's such a huge waste of space & money as it's just myself & my dog. I also own a condo which I rent out but no longer want to be a landlord. Here on the east coast, tiny homes aren't acceptable by zoning regulations/requirements despite the needs of residents. Time for some real global changes given our environmental crisis.
Also aside from the price, what do you need these massive houses for
Exactly. Were it not for all the regulations that make this so difficult I would have bought a tiny house a long time ago. The stupidest thing is that it is often illegal because their insulation values are not as good (since a smaller volume means more outward facing walls and thus worse insulation) even though I would still only need a fraction of the energy to heat it. I can buy a big house that needs 5 times the energy without a problem. but I can't get a tiny house.
The town near me requires a minimum of 2500 sq ft. It's ridiculous. If you want a reasonably sized house, you have to luck out and buy one of the old 1 or 2 bedroom houses built in the 40's and 50's when things were slightly less insane, or build outside of town.
This looks big compared to the typical "tiny" house (esp since it's not got the long & narrow issue), but it's actually more along what I've been looking for. Small homes with a foundation (like mother-in-law houses) that are efficient, but comfortable. I'd love to see more like these!
We feature lots of different homes, they aren't all tiny per-say, often they fall into the small home category. What we are looking for is great design and nice efficient use of space to showcase.
@@livingbig I'm glad you did, I really like this house! Def would be down to see more like these : D
@@livingbig Those are the reasons I watch your channel. I'm a sucker for the artistic ones too.
I like the variety of sizes you show because everyone absolutely cannot live in a very tiny house, but people many more could and would live in a small home. I'm thinking of the wheelchair bound individuals and ambulatory people who still have severely limited and painful mobility.
I'd love it if you'd show people with handicap accessibility issues ( such as those two aforementioned groups) living beautifully comfortably, and affordably .
In their cases, I think it should count as tiny living, relative to their life situation.
I like all of the ones I’ve seen thus far (about 40 or so), but I truly love this one!
The interior is good enough. But those plants outside is wow
The gardens there are stunning. They have done such a great job with them!
Oh yes!!
great landscaping 👍👍
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Totally agree. The greens surrounding the home are a lovely sight to behold. 👍👍
The bedroom and that balcony are highlights of the house. I love the “ garden” as well. Excellent design!
The garden is spectacular. It was absolutely one of my favourite aspects of this home.
Laneway home's have been around for a while, but they are a new concept for me and it was really fun for me to be able to explore my very first one. I hope you enjoy this video tour! If so, please help out our channel by liking, commenting and sharing this video with your friends. Thanks so much!
Love your house! And thank you for rescuing your birds . 🦜 👏🏻♥️
Not at all claustrophobic; plenty of room to live comfortably. Its a lovely home!
it's a good space for two people, a little tight for a family in my opinion
Fine job
I live in Vancouver and love our unique laneway homes. Unfortunately, you can’t buy laneway homes, just rent. This couple is lucky because of her parents :)
LOVE that this channel does ‘small’ houses as well as ‘tiny’ ones, as not everyone wants tiny. Everyone saying ‘it’s bigger than my apartment’ etc. yeah... It’s not supposed to reflect apartments!!... they are a thing all of their own. Smaller homes are meant to reflect traditional homes. Also, the filming style probably makes it look larger than it is.
WOWSA. How incredibly rare to have such a gorgeously designed home, in an equally gorgeous location, surrounded by gorgeous gardens (bless you Mum!), with the blessing of family next door, and that fits its inhabitants' needs so perfectly! These folks are ridiculously blessed!! GOOD FOR THEM!
The house has aged very well it still looks new and very modern and well maintained.
They built it..aged well?
@@misswildlife7905 because they have lived lived in it for 7 years. I see ppl who have lived in their new houses for shorter than that and it usually doesn't look this good. I expected them to say they lived in it maybe a year or so.
@@mercynamikoye9084 Well, it is just the 2 of them and given their lifestyle, I can see why it looks good. They did speak of 'everything in it's place' also. Plus they knew this interview would be coming up. Wouldn't you want your place to look it's best if it was going to be taped and put on YT?
Incredibly eye-opening house, including the materials used and the spacious layout…it just looks huge without being huge. Thanks to the young couple who own this home for sharing it with TH-cam viewers. It’s fantastic! Thank you. 🙏🏼
Kudos to her Mum for her amazing, lush and beautiful landscaping!! It's GORGEOUS! I LOVE THAT HOUSE IS RED!!! This has to be one of, if not my VERY FAVORITE of all the houses you've shown, Bryce. I also loved the South Coast Container House... (largely perhaps because of how they integrated the deck with the over-shooting roof. The roof and the extensive use of windows extend the living space right into the outdoors. So spacious!) But THIS house is the perfect city dwelling. And red is perfect for a Northern city like Vancouver where so much of the year is spent under low cloud cover. G R E Y ! ! ! Beautifully designed!
Dear Bryce, you are such a positive and sweet person. Always asking the right questions, giving insights from the houses and the people that give them life. I love the fact that these people are as special as the houses they have created, offering a different perspective from the crazy modern times we live in. I hope other people follow this philosophy. Greetings and thank you, to you and everyone that created this channel, and the people that opened their homes to us. 🙏Greetings from Greece, many people here have returned to a more humane and alternative life throughout the country during the last 20 years including my self. I wish this life to everyone.
WHAT a wonderful comment!!👍🏻😄🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
This is absolutely stunning - what a beautiful home. Just shows we really don’t need massive homes to live very comfortably. Love the amount of light
I love Scott's concept which is correct that everything has its respective space..putting it away and not creating clutter..😉👍
This is probably the first tiny house I could actually see myself living in. (And maybe even convince my husband to live in too) The space is perfect! And it does really help to see a fellow creative have a gorgeous studio space (something I always think about in these videos haha). This house is actually probably a bit bigger than my current apartment anyway.
Just keep in mind that when you own a home, any home, you have to pay property tax and homeowners insurance. Those two things alone double the amount of our mortgage payment.
Just watched this tonight with my mom an my birds. My lovebird Linus, she got excited every time she saw the conures or anything with a bird on it.
Definitely will be rewatching with her again. 😃
Candy m 🥰 awww, so cool!
I love the clothes she designs especially the kimono 😍 The house is beautiful, too.
@TheBluearmy33 I am living in Germany and the rents are extremely high here as well. Seems like a world-wide problem ☹️
Bryce we really like the way this couple design this house. I really like the way that you can actually stand up in the bedroom and can get around both sides of the bed without crawling over each other. Well done 2 thumbs👍👍 up for this couple
40 years ago I built a small 2-bedroom house for my young son and myself in a island nation in a development area the lot was about 4k square feet and was the smallest house there because everyone had built to the maximum allowed by planning rules where small is generally frown upon by all and everyone thought I was crazy because it was small but I was looking to keep living to within my single parent means of the day fast forward to today I still want to go down smaller to studio Apartment for just me in my senior years having had a crippling CVA and ended up with very limited mobility and other health challenges so smaller makes even more sense with reduced income and forced early retirement. I can now use the extra space on the same lot to add on to existing small house the studio apartment that I need to use. I never planned this health outcome but my early decision to go small pays big dividends in hindsight what a winning idea for me in my senior years
This little house is freaking amazing! I also like the T shirt the guy's wearing. 280k for a dream home in Vancouver next to a park, OMG, you guys had done the impossible.
It is super cool but keep in mind they didn't have to purchase the land, that's where the biggest expense is in Vancouver.
@@mr.potatohead6138 You are right, the land alone would have costed more than 280k if they had to buy it.
@@mr.potatohead6138 they "arranged with her parents" which means that they are allowed to visit the grandchildren xD no kidding tho, without parents' property most of those tiny houses wouldn't be feasable
XxXStoneFingerXxX Well since they don’t own the land they can’t get a mortgage to build the house so the parents had to refinance their home to cover the cost of building. I’m sure they make the payments though. I’d assume there are provisions in a will to cover what happens when both parents are deceased.
So beautiful and unique artistic home, and practical at the same level, that is really rare. I love it and I like the couple, they are so nice people :)
It's nice to have a square house. Having an upstairs bedroom with full height is also great. These multigenerational options are my favorites because of the social aspect of the family staying together through the ages. I am sure everyone benefits from this arrangement.
The interior is clever, squeezing so much into so little, but I love the exterior! Not everyone would have the guts to do that raspberry red colour, it is so cool. And that balcony is so so cute and private.
Lovely couple, Beautiful Home and yet another Great video from Living Big in a Tiny House. Thanks for Sharing.
Thanks Voyager! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
I love showcasing smaller space living compared to JUST tiny homes. Great find 👍🏼
Laneway Houses are very smart and bravo to this couple and the lovely home they built
The space is unbelievable and amazing and the red umbrella rooftop balcony and garden yard is to die for! That’s a slice of heaven for me!!! If I can ever afford a tiny house I want that home design!
What a great home. It's nice to see a place where people have lived there for a while and made it their own. I realize that spartan seems to be "in" but not all of us live with that philosophy. These folks seem very happily moved in and settled. But you can keep the birds! lol
They have done a really great job of decorating this home. The birds are super fun to be around. They definitely made me laugh!
When my Son & l walk through the old neighbourhood he lives in, we are CONSTANTLY discussing what we would do with the little back laneway buildings we walk past! There are soooo many that would make adorable tiny homes, guest suites, or little art studios. Unfortunately in Ottawa the powers that be have long rigid sticks up their butts, so these ideas may never happen! Good for BC, ALWAYS much more progressive than Ottawa, or Ontario in general.
My goodness it's a big space to enter! It's so well laid out.
How adorable the way the birds sit on their shoulder as they move around, lol! Birds are so social when you let them be, like here in their sweet little nest!🦜
I see l would be able to fit my rocord collection in here too!👍🏻 As an artist l would LOVE that designated studio space.
Love the big full staircase and open bright bedroom that is a good size!!
And that balcony is to die for!!! Those little birds are just the cutest, they must make life very entertaining!
I have been in my small 1-bedroom apt for 9 yrs. 7yrs in this place doesn't seem long enough -- l could spend eternity here!!👍🏻😄❤️🦜❤️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
I think I found one of the best small homes ever!! Just fabulous!! Great couple as well.
Refreshing to see people living in a smaller home for a long period of time! This looks lovely, comfortable, and truly livable.
Now we are talking - I am looking forward to see more of this kind of houses; variations (balcony, omg) are wanted - more of these please!
Beautiful home and I couldn’t help but notice what great laughs the couple has! So open and happy sounding!
This is such a beautiful balcony to have in tiny house! In most tiny homes, you have to sacrifice either some space or the other- be it bathroom, your bedroom or kitchen. This house has perfect utilisation of the area. Kudos to whoever designed this beautiful home. I don't see any compromise in any space. They've got a separate workspace, it is not a part of the lounge area. They have all devices in kitchen. Theirs is a life of luxury. Even their bedroom didn't feel small at all!
This house looks modest, beautiful, and practical all at once. The decks and landscaping and office are well thought out and attractive. And I really appreciate it being a normal width so you wouldn't feel like you're constantly operating in a tunnel. I'd live there.
I am from India.. I am addicted to your channel and the positivity you spread through them... This house was so beautiful.. Full of warmth..
Awww.......I love that U have birds as pets. Too sweet. And your home is gorgeous.
Beautiful house, so many clever things, love that it is two levels and the amount of windows just makes it appear so much larger than it's under 500 square feet. I also love how they have decorated it to fit them, amazing for sure. Thanks so much Bryce for sharing this video I truly was enjoying every moment.
As someone not interested in being mobile with my (hopeful) future tiny home, I LOVE episodes like this one.
Wow, I have family near there and knew values were sky high but that's more than even I thought. Amazed to realize we have 8 acres with 3 bed home for about 1/20th the cost of their lot. I am so thankful.
Beautiful!! I love the countertops!! Love&Hugs
I love how they both give each other a chance to talk
Love this one! Gorgeous garden & exterior as well as very cute and cozy-yet-roomy-enough inside. That red paint on the exterior is gorgeous with the green plants all around it. Never thought of painting a house red, but this one really works! Beautiful!
The first shot of the house reminds me of a train Depot! I shared with my daughter and her husband, who are considering down sizing! Thanks Bryce!
Great design! One of the few tiny houses that truly has an upstairs that doesn't feel like a compromise but truly a livable place for years.
This is a beautiful house with really smart use of space. And i love the table,thats a great idea.. Love it! ♥
The table is definitely a great design! Glad you enjoyed this tour. :)
These episodes with small homes instead of tiny ones are my absolute favorite. It's really nice to see happy mediums that are still drastically smaller than the average home. Thank you Bryce!!!
Handy to have parents with property. Looks bigger than stated.
Annette, I know right!
Éven better to also have property with parents :)
It's definitely larger than stated. No way with the main living space, her office, his studio, and loft is 495 Sq ft!
@@katherinekan2435 I don't think they counted her studio because they called it the garage.
That's correct, the balcony and garage are not included in the 500 Sq ft.
I think of all the tiny houses I've seen this has to be my favorite. Just beautiful.
Tiny on the outside, big on the inside. I love it. This is the best so far.
Fabulous story on a this little house. The only downfall is that unless you actually have friends or relatives who can let you build on their property or a convert the garage, you're going to be s.o.l. unless you are incredibly affluent. Having lived in Vancouver for 25 years and then watching my rent quadruple over the last 10, I am unfortunately one of the mass Exodus that had to leave because there just is nothing affordable. This is kind of like my dream house but to try and find this and rent it on your own, you'd be paying as much as renting a pretty spectacular home in any other city in Canada. Still a fun look inside and thank you for sharing the inspiration,
I live with my parents in a 30m2 apartment this is luxury, LUXURY
I'm sure you got good ideas to build one your own.. You know a similar place being solo would be awesome
I live with my daughter and her fiance in a 1 bedroom. We're prepping to do a tiny house village. With big community bldg with full size kitchen and hot tub. Being a pastry chef. I'm planning to do community meals so if you don't want to cook there will always be a hot meal for less than McDonald's
You should check out Never Too Small channel they have a lot of ideas for apartment living.
your profile picture is really pretty btw.
@@Vanessa-ge2dp my daughter is an anime artist 😊 thanks
Man you should be on TV. You are such an professional at what you do.
I guess a "lane" is a fancy term for an alley in the US? :) I kinda wished we had seen more of these companies/building plans at the Small Home Expo! I just lived in one in the San Francisco area and loved it. Lots of privacy being behind a house and not on the road, and it's rare to get nice new construction for a good price.
Yeah, I think the term lane and alley are interchangeable.
This is in Canada. We call alleys, alleys in the US.
@@jackknapierr I know it's in Canada :) It wasn't clear that it's the same thing as an alley, that's all.
What a heavenly unique home and surrounding space. Cute creative people...was it just me or was the women blushing intensely and giggling when talking to Bryce?
Yay!!! Coffee is on brew, tiny house time. Cheers Bryce!
Cheers Andy!!! :)
I appreciate the fact that this channel shows different kinds of small houses, not just what is trendy at the moment. Not every house is for everybody, but keep an open mind and you can find clever ideas for your own projects, too. Great work!
Cosy looking home.inside out.loved the park overlook and the fact that her parents are close by.
I like your broadening your channel to include small cottages. This one is a gem. Dropping in after 7 years of residency proves the wisdom of the design decisions.
Such a brilliant solution and what a lovely home it is, close to relatives but still more than enough privacy. I really like the concept. One of the older suburbs in my city (Pretoria, South Africa) has done something similar with dividing and using the backyards opening onto lanes, but not many cities have that opportunity
I am in love with this house. Gorgeous. Love the industrial cart and cool pantry. So many wonderful features packed into this space. I love the balcony and that she has room for a studio as well as having a decent size bedroom. Homes like this definitely make sense. A different way of looking at space. It is not only practical for large cities but for anyone who really only wants a small house even in small town or rural area. So many towns require a certain sq footage for new builds. This needs to be reevaluated. Thanks for sharing this!
Both the house and couple have character :)
I love the balcony, the color scheme, the exterior. And she has such a great design sense and color palette. Well done!
46 square meters will be considered as medium house here in the outskirts of cities of Indonesia..
The typical sizes here are 30 to 36 square meters, which are government programme known as "program perumahan rakyat (people houses programme)" to help the "low income" people like me to own a house with affordable installments.
But i like the vibe of this house.. definitely gonna copy some set up..
Good job Bryce..
46m is a decent size house, yep! the people houses programme sounds really cool.
This one is really a lot bigger than square footage suggests. Smart layout planning and the balcony is a cherry on top!
Great Video, Bryce!
So glad you are starting to include other types of living spaces on your channel! I'm always amazed at the almost endless ways a true "tiny" house can be configured, but there are so many other ways of downsizing and it only makes sense to include a wider variety of small housing solutions in your channel.
This particular house is AMAZING and so well done! I just love the perfect home "nest" that combines tiny living with an onsite business as well. Such a creative use of resources - something like this might be a bit larger than we are used to seeing on your channel, but when you consider that this larger type of "tiny" house eliminates the need for commuting, then the overall environmental impact is quite significant. And when you consider the time and stress saved by supporting a second location for the business, and by not commuting, then this is actually a better solution than a tiny 200 sq ft house where you are driving to work each day.
Tiny homes on wheels are great, but not right for everyone. This is just one other choice, and I love a variety of choices and a plethora of ideas.
Beautiful laneway home with beautiful couple and clever table design
Men. ! Society has you kids nowadays so f***** up to think these tiny little f****** rooms and homes are livable.
@@aldofhister6859 Thank you for sharing your opinion about tiny homes and smaller dwellings. Many people are happy living this way. What works for others might not work for you and that's okay. There's room for all styles of living at the table.
@@lulutubes12 no. -not true! my old saying stands.
@@aldofhister6859 we are happy to live in a tiny house
@@Dd-dv9rb no you're not. !it's because you're young and you're single and have no kids
I love the red exterior with all the green of the garden. Love the patio with the view of the park too. The inside has a nice uncomplicated use of space.
Thank you bryce for taking us to another exciting adventure.All of your videos are wonderful and cudnt miss any of it.
What a lovely, cozy home! The balcony overlooking the park and the garden between their house and her parents' house make it perfect. I love the idea of using family property like that and being able to have them nearby. It's so great that Vancouver zoned for this kind of build!
I love their sense of style. Very cool small home.
Attractive, comfortable, and artistic design at a wonderful location. A lovely couple. Having studied with a vocal coach, I couldn't help noticing that they both speak at the bottom of their vocal range, giving them monotone speech. Just pitch your voice a little higher, darling ones, and you'll be able to modulate your voices more. Continue to enjoy your beautiful life! Congratulations.
Thank you Bryce...yet another great video. This is a really special place. The garden is gorgeous... All my best to you and your sweetie! Thank you.
Beautiful home and area to live in. Really shows the personalities of two artistic people. Love the layout and exterior landscaping. Thank you so much Bryce and thank you Scott and Tania for allowing us to visit with you.
The way it is designed and its location with greenery around. It doesn't look small at all. Better than flats.
Fantastic house. I think it's great how they made the house design match the environment so perfectly. The ground floor patio with all the plants, and the not so obvious second floor balcony are just great architectural and practical elements. Fantastic urban house!
OMG... their kitchen is PERFECT.
This house is beautiful and someone did a lot of work with planting beautiful plants! So peaceful. I wish more homes were this size.
Definitely one of my absolute favorites ! And I totally love this couple and their creativity !
Such a lovely home and couple. Peaceful and love her clothes ideas. Thank you for visiting this brilliant home.
The house is great! I love the full staircase! The parrots are adorable!
I'm loving these little secondary units. What a great starter/B&B/rental/retirement house! Much more practical than the height- and width-restricted tiny houses on wheels. I wish we could see a floor plan!
You come across the coolest people Bryce...I envy you
now i get to kw why thr are so many likes to this video in such a short period of time... this house is just awsome... and all credit goes to that couple and there vision and creativity... i love this home...😍
Such a tastefully designed home.. I love it
This is definitely one of my favorite homes. I LOVE the size and blend of modern with vintage. Absolutely gorgeous!!
I've lived in Vancouver my entire life until recently when I was forced to move to the Gulf Islands in search of more affordable housing. It's virtually impossible for young people to buy homes in Van when even the smallest homes are close to 2 million CAD. So good to see new options arising.... maybe I'll return one day! Great video!
I know what you mean. I moved to Van Island to be able to afford anything.
@@acriticalvegan6164 Sounds like we're living similar lives.... so sad to not be able to live in my own home town all because of foreign interests in our beautiful city :( My son, who's in college is struggling to keep housing while he gets his education. Vancouver is for the rich now sadly.
@@sksbc3895 My old hood after the olympics has gone well over 2 mill. And the foreign investers from china are just parking there money here, in our realestate. If i was going to go to school in van, I would do it in a small RV or converted van, The cops ignore the issue now as long as you dont park in front of rich peoples homes that complain. i boondock all over Van in my truck camper and had no problems. Check out Chromes channel 'Vancity Vanlife'
@@acriticalvegan6164 I agree, people are having to look for alternatives for housing. My son has to live with 3 room mates at the moment just to make ends meet while he goes to school. I hate what's happened to my hometown.
Their house made my heart sing! Beautiful, unique, funky and serene. Laneway living in a small home is my dream. Thank you for sharing this place.
Your 🏡 is warm and LOVED and BEAUTIFUL. I love you clothes designs. Great 👍
This house is so beautiful and under 500 square feet - awesome. I loved seeing the birds in the home. I have several small parrots and often wondered how I would fit them into a smaller home or a tiny house. Now I can see how it is possible. Thank you!
The parrots are so adorable!!! Oh and I would like to have such a transformer table!!
Brilliant use of space, and what a beautiful couple, and an amazing home they have made. Looks so cozy - and a view of a park from the upper level is certainly icing on the cake! Thanks Bryce for finding their home for me to enjoy via TH-cam! Keep up the great work!
This couple are aimply amazing.
Branching out to include Accessory Dwelling Units is an excellent move. We don’t have to decide between mega mansions and houses on wheels. There are many good alternatives out there. Thanks for showing them.
An incredibly beautiful home.... thanks for sharing!
I just love this place! It checks off all the boxes for me.
First & foremost, the area. It has a quaint cozy feel to it. I love how the lane is connected with her parents, yet feels separate at the same time. The beautiful landscaping, & being able to overlook the park with the private balcony is just everything!
I'm loving how they perfectly mixed modern, with older eclectic design. That just makes the home feel so unique w/ a one of a kind feel. Having a lot of windows & natural light is just paramount to a smaller space feeling more expansive, and they definitely achieved that.
It's great how they both have their separate creative work spaces that fit all of their needs.
Being able to live in such a great space, & work from home, and be able to travel....well, I think they are surely "livin' the life!"
Being next door to the aging parents is most amazing aspect of what they've done here and it's beautiful with landscaping so incredible it's like living in the forest.