NEVER TOO SMALL 40sqm/430sqft Small Apartment - Karoot Apartment

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  • @nevertoosmall
    @nevertoosmall  4 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    While we're still social distancing, we were able to capture another episode of Never Too Small in Melbourne. We'll be sharing more of our usual episodes as restrictions lift. Stay safe and be happy! X

    • @weiszgerber
      @weiszgerber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      was long awaited... thank you.

    • @am_9944
      @am_9944 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have to tell you that your director X camera man they need to get a raise !!!! Quality top notch !!! You got me into small apt and housing

    • @mariajappinen3931
      @mariajappinen3931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pure joy! Thank you team! ❤ Stay safe too.

    • @pooh-bunny9249
      @pooh-bunny9249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you! excellent video. A quick request. When the designers show the layout like at 1:49 would you please ask your designers to add the dimensions? It gives a good perspective on the sizes of the rooms

    • @therealJamieJoy
      @therealJamieJoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      absolutely love these videos! this house I did not like at all. :( Sterile, hard surfaces, no place of comfort. Certain design ideas were smart as concepts, but not aesthetically. as ALWAYS beautifully filmed and edited. I look forward to the next one. :) TFS

  • @tatakah234
    @tatakah234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2109

    In every minimalist house, the existence of Aesop's handwash is a must.

    • @ShweMyaukMyauk
      @ShweMyaukMyauk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Pretentious badge of honour

    • @shubdotclub
      @shubdotclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Save money on the apartment = splurge on soap 😂

    • @complexdrive304
      @complexdrive304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Also helps that Aesop is an Australian brand as well.

    • @morriemukoda45
      @morriemukoda45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Existence of Aesop's BOTTLE is a must...corrected for ya :)

    • @emmanueltelefoglou6338
      @emmanueltelefoglou6338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Aesop is an Australian skincare brand and considering that most Never Too Small videos feature builts in Australia, it's quite common to see Aesop in the bathroom and kitchen quarters 😊

  • @l.n.6132
    @l.n.6132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    Let’s be real, those curtains are see through. Besides being a visual separation/privacy I doubt it is do much for the “acoustics”

    • @jhref
      @jhref 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Definitely no acoustic benefit. Classic designers misunderstanding acoustics.

    • @devil_in_guise
      @devil_in_guise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would depending on how much noise is made

    • @misst.e.a.187
      @misst.e.a.187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They looked really cheap; and the colour was bland as hell

    • @eundongpark1672
      @eundongpark1672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i liked the curtain idea to hide the kitchen and to create privacy in the entry for study. Sure, I agree the curtain doesn't look substantial enough and sad colour (to match the brick wall's depressing colour) but the curtain concept is great.

  • @Denzhy
    @Denzhy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +806

    Great use of space! However, everything looks to be very uncomfortable and it gives off hospital vibes to me. Or even hostel/airB&B. To be fair, if I were to stay in an airB&B like this for a limited amount of time, I wouldn't be complaining.

    • @ZDoreTyr
      @ZDoreTyr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      it definitely needs more color! The space is beautiful and you can tell its been thoughtfully constructed but it almost feels sterile.

    • @pheonixriver
      @pheonixriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Totally agree !! It seems kinda cold and uninviting. The architectural design is well done, though the interior design needs to be amped up.

    • @AninditaRoy1
      @AninditaRoy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Totally agree, it's very well planned but needs a lot of touches to add warmth. Maybe the family hasn't moved in yet.

    • @juliadelafuente6998
      @juliadelafuente6998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sorry, some cleaver details, but flat colours and shapes, nothing to enjoy.

    • @pt2913
      @pt2913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That has got to be the ugliest exposed brick wall I have ever seen. Also, how dark was that office when the curtain was drawn? Would rather work with the natural light than curtain drawn and have to use a ton of artificial

  • @CleverCreatives
    @CleverCreatives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    They really kept a lot of the old charms of the apartment.

    • @PjXu98
      @PjXu98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. It gives you a lot of retro vibes.

    • @CleverCreatives
      @CleverCreatives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sandramalone3522 thanks for your feedback and perspective. Some people love retro, some modern - some are naturally constructive and positive. Take care.

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clever Creatives: In1987 I viewed rentals in St Kilda East that remind me of this block. Perhaps not the full length windows, but certainly the brick interior wall. At that time, I found these apartments to be uniformly depressing, with dark interiors, poorly maintained, and smelling damp and mildewy. Extremely disheartening to a tenant with a budget. To see the qualities of these buildings embraced and reinterpreted today is such a revelation. Could I live there now ?.... Yes.

  • @okaynils
    @okaynils 4 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    The editing on this one is really clean. Well done :)

    • @niebudziaj2223
      @niebudziaj2223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree with your comment but don't want to disrupt the perfect 69 likes so here's a commentcomment.

    • @niebudziaj2223
      @niebudziaj2223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ok, nevermind

    • @okaynils
      @okaynils 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@niebudziaj2223 good intentions will never be forgotten 😩

  • @ansonstuart8393
    @ansonstuart8393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    I wanted to like this going in, but I feel there is too much that wasn't well thought out. That kitchen has practically no counter space at all! Maybe for just a couple that would be alright, but even then there's no where to make a decent meal. Then there's the dining table and bench combo. It's such a waste of space, because you can't actually have more than like 3 people comfortably sitting at that table. Whats the rest of the bench for? An entryway seat to take your shoes on and off? In the middle of the apartment?
    Then there's the storage over the bed in the main bedroom. Seriously how are you supposed to get to that stuff safely or conveniently? I would understand if that was from before the remodel, but it's ridiculous that was their choice when remodeling.
    I could honestly go on for quite a while, but overall I feel everything boils down to bad design. This place is purely focused on a e s t h e t i c - being minimalist and pretty. By only focusing on that they've created a horribly thought out apartment that would quickly get frustrating to actually live in.

    • @liloly-t3f
      @liloly-t3f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      right? and to me it's not even aesthetically pleasing..

    • @simplelifesg3459
      @simplelifesg3459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      With that little countertop space, I can't see any food preparation or cooking taking place in this apartment o_O

    • @kostas8018
      @kostas8018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Agreed. No countertop space. Also, zero space for a pantry. Obviously, a family of four that does not cook, or eat together (no space to sit four in the dining couch), does not watch movies together (no TV or space for a projector?)...

    • @k80_
      @k80_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You couldn’t really have even more than one cutting board and one pan..

    • @femaletrouble
      @femaletrouble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      What really baffles me about the kitchen is the placement of the fridge relative to the rest of the kitchen. There's something so irritating about the idea of having to go around the corner to get things from the fridge then back again. It's so inefficient.

  • @matthias8122
    @matthias8122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +995

    Love the design and color scheme of this place, but I’ll never understand how people voluntary make a kitchen counter that small. How could you prepare meals for a family on that?

    • @therealJamieJoy
      @therealJamieJoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      the sink is enough to swish mouthwash, isn't it? Who could wash even a plate in it???

    • @skellymom
      @skellymom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      I was talking to my hubby about that very thing! They could have substituted the 60's round table for a longer table to mimic the dimensions of the kitchen bench. Make the table with lockable wheels, so it could be pulled over to the kitchen for use as a kitchen prep counter/island. Honestly, if you live this tiny, then multi-use furniture is a must.

    • @zacdredge3859
      @zacdredge3859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, could easily have just carried the bench along that section to increase it by %50.

    • @naomi.s1799
      @naomi.s1799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      maybe they use the dining table too?

    • @jjpp2216
      @jjpp2216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yes, and in particular to shrink a kitchen this much when you’ve got two comparatively roomy bedrooms, I find odd. I’d shrink my bedroom to mattress plus 6” in order to get a kitchen with enough counter space-especially if I had kids.
      PS I do quite like the screening over the lower section of windows, for all the reasons stated in the video.

  • @phils6582
    @phils6582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2339

    Unusually, I don't like this one. The apartment looks somewhat impractical overall and the living room has a strong dentist's waiting room vibe.

    • @dalmeow
      @dalmeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +218

      Exactly what I've been feeling the whole while I watched it. Also, I really don't like the bedroom that's been converted from a kitchen. It just looks off putting and not something I'd ever want to sleep in.

    • @themodernhippie9736
      @themodernhippie9736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      Nailed it. Dentists waiting room. Veeery impractical and uninviting

    • @sindhujasai1345
      @sindhujasai1345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      so true.

    • @hisoka9478
      @hisoka9478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Two minutes in and I was looking for this comment! I think the "dentist's trolley" adds to that vibe.

    • @VardhanShrivastava
      @VardhanShrivastava 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Maybe it's the tables

  • @mbess9678
    @mbess9678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +813

    They keep talking about kids. What kids? I see no sign of kids anywhere! Also the designs are not kid friendly

    • @f9nineteen
      @f9nineteen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      And I kept thinking, "where's their room?!" lol

    • @InconvenientTruth50
      @InconvenientTruth50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      If you listen they are using past tense words. They currently do not live there. It is set up like a short term rental unit.

    • @zaradreamylatte9602
      @zaradreamylatte9602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IKR!!

    • @zaradreamylatte9602
      @zaradreamylatte9602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Inconvenient Truth if that's the case then luckily they've survived the lame living

    • @mcassaigne3418
      @mcassaigne3418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@f9nineteen Their room is the one with the yellow sealing lamp, I guess.

  • @MarsellaGH
    @MarsellaGH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    They kept talking about the kids...like where are they? Where do they sleep? Where are their clothes/toys/bed? There’s not a trace of them, love it

    • @mnp2655
      @mnp2655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly ! It’s looks like a student house !

    • @Jacur1980
      @Jacur1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      they live in the plywood boxes under the materace, this is why we did not get to see what they contain #talesfromthecrypt

    • @consciouslycontent
      @consciouslycontent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There’s nothing in there! It’s like they emptied the house to film

    • @andresbarriga5305
      @andresbarriga5305 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are on a storage unit.

  • @liamflow7812
    @liamflow7812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Hmmmm, i love the apartment itself, so many great features. Not actually a fan of the remodel. Can't cope with a bunch of storage over my head while sleeping, the second bedroom was so strange too. I agree that they don't actually live there anymore. Love the plants!!

    • @katimina9680
      @katimina9680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same! According to feng shui, there also shouldnt anything be hanging over the bed on the head side

    • @Janine6564
      @Janine6564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@katimina9680only if you practice it. 🙄

  • @themodernhippie9736
    @themodernhippie9736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    When you overdo the hipster minimalist element and forget about designing the space for real everyday use. Space does not look inviting comfortable or functional for everyday living. I was to dump my stuff and leave. Best as an air bnb.

    • @techporn6261
      @techporn6261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @orianacristinagonzalezzapa971
      @orianacristinagonzalezzapa971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found it very comfortable, useful and liveable. It even has a dishwasher!

    • @rajsra3842
      @rajsra3842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@orianacristinagonzalezzapa971 I agree and I felt they totally maximized the place

  • @TheBouboumj
    @TheBouboumj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    Clearly an Airbnb here....I know it's minimalist but there is no soul in this one

    • @sundalongpatpat
      @sundalongpatpat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Why? Because your style is not similar to this? That's what works for them, so let them.

    • @kenihow
      @kenihow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I agree. There are no personal touches in this apt. No pictures, no art, etc.

  • @merryming
    @merryming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    Although they've shown their aesthetic and design skills, they haven't shown that the space is actually enjoyable or functional. Every part of their apartment is bare, it's like a showcase targeted to people without children. There's a bar cart but no children's items anywhere?

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This way they showed us the bones of the design. But I can imagine two colourful, active children living in this space. (Would thus home be the average size of a Stockholm or Copenhagen apartment ?) I liked the concrete render in the bathroom too./ The major points I took away were Affordability, and Updating existing Housing Stock. Thank you

    • @karina4747
      @karina4747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Yes i agree. The study area for example is just an empty desk with no regular study items (no place to keep books, pens etc) and the most uncomfortable chair to sit on for hours while studying... idk maybe they just cleaned too much before tv showing

    • @WeavePap
      @WeavePap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yeah, and the vibe that I unfortunately took from this is that there didn’t seem to be a lot of “customization” per se for the children. I highly doubt that a child would want a clean, white bedroom with no decor except for a plant. It gives me that bad vibe that maybe this is the parents’ choice and not the kids

    • @tonytunbridge6275
      @tonytunbridge6275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ebony b It isn't a chair, it is just a stool, no one could do work sitting on that for any length of time. No one has an "armchair", as you suggest, for use with a desk. They could have a normal desk chair that slides in with the seat under the desk, just like most people have - it wouldn't take up any more walking space.

    • @rajsra3842
      @rajsra3842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think this is done for the video and the aesthetic of this channel .

  • @priyansus.
    @priyansus. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Am I the only one who is addicted to these Videos?

  • @jessmullens5191
    @jessmullens5191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    Nothing about this space looks comfortable, or even like people live there.

    • @jenniferwolfe4446
      @jenniferwolfe4446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I agree there are no personal touches it's very impersonal

    • @tonytunbridge6275
      @tonytunbridge6275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yes, it doesn't look as if they really live there - it's probably and AirBNB

  • @Felu-uv3jq
    @Felu-uv3jq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    the mirror stand in the second bedroom can really go though..

    • @cas4147
      @cas4147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Kinda makes it look like a prison cell lol

    • @Danielezlka
      @Danielezlka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@cas4147 so glad I'm not the only one who thought that

    • @jacquelinetan6699
      @jacquelinetan6699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agree, that second bedroom has a hospital room vibe with the curtains and weird mirror

    • @fatimahshah9233
      @fatimahshah9233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A slim full length mirror would have looked SO much better.
      Why was a grown man's shirt hanging there though.. I thought it was the kids bedroom .. although leaving young children near the boxy wooden thing being used as a bed would give me nightmares

  • @Back_To_Basics
    @Back_To_Basics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Finally, an episode where the designers have to make design choices around their kids’ safety.

    • @MissSmeyley
      @MissSmeyley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@lsamoa i also thought its kinda strange... also they always say kids and not kid so they have to share that room??...might work for smal chilren but teenagers dont think so...

    • @cvparadise
      @cvparadise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@lsamoa i think they havent moved yet... because there's literally nothing personal in their bedrooms, there's nothing in the fridge.... i would guess they finished renovations and filmed the episode right away...

    • @algae0
      @algae0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cvparadise ahh that would make sense. i was wondering!

    • @chrisbabbitt4202
      @chrisbabbitt4202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@cvparadise Four people living in that space doesn't seem viable to me. It could be that once they were done, they realized it actually wan't big enough. So now they will quietly sell it off. :P

    • @SouthernIowaLady
      @SouthernIowaLady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lsamoa 4:06 "the kids to play..."

  • @Tattoosbycal
    @Tattoosbycal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    This entire house looks depressed and muted. So much more potential than what was put in I think

    • @amayrajj1165
      @amayrajj1165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea not everyone is as talented as you are as a designer, Callin whatever

  • @CanuckJim
    @CanuckJim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Finally, people who use the term "midcentury" for something that really is midcentury. I'm not a fan of either bed - to me a bed jammed against a wall where one of you has to crawl in/out just says "dorm room" - but that's just personal preference. A lovely space.

    • @morriemukoda45
      @morriemukoda45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Last Century is probably more correct, Mid Century is technically the future at this point in time...

    • @Nyx773
      @Nyx773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@morriemukoda45 Mid-Last-Century
      I'm more bothered by people who say "turn-of-the-century" when referring to circa 1900. I've done that on occasion cuz I'm old but to hear people under 25 say that is just bizarre.

  • @168KDW
    @168KDW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Yes ! the first long-form 7 mins house tour! I would still watch it if it's 20 mins house tour! 🌈

  • @catfischer2456
    @catfischer2456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice and lovely hospital

  • @barbaraquaye9273
    @barbaraquaye9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They love their kids so much.🥺 I love how they mention them in every design element.

  • @thatsimi8878
    @thatsimi8878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Hallway desk is really clever! Hallways are often underutilized

    • @pheonixriver
      @pheonixriver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luvzdogz Yes! Would've loved to see it also.

  • @AJY6396
    @AJY6396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I’ve never clicked on a video this fast!!! I miss this small capsules of serenity after a loooonnng quarantine!!! keep up the greatest work guys!!!

  • @drnostalgia1
    @drnostalgia1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    This is beautiful but no way this is a place where actual young children exist and play 😂

  • @wyejay8927
    @wyejay8927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    i actually don't like the design of the appartement that much. the living room/kitchen kinda reminds me of the visitor area in a hospital.

    • @Denzhy
      @Denzhy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was thinking the same!

    • @zrinchyy
      @zrinchyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It’s really cold and soulless, I agree. I guess they’re renting the space now because it’s way too empty.

    • @lepidoptery
      @lepidoptery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      the carpet and the peeling painted concrete (or whatever) floors are a turnoff but there were some interesting elements here.

    • @bonniepwtf
      @bonniepwtf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I so agree with you, very cold & sterile.

    • @comealongcomealong4480
      @comealongcomealong4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lepidoptery yeah, I too was wondering about the worn patches on the floor in front of the kitchen. From footwear ? kids toys ? I wish they'd commented on why it was presented like that.

  • @patatasbravas321
    @patatasbravas321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    The apartment is nice and well converted, but where do the children sleep? There appear to be two adult bedrooms, no childrens' beds nor toys anywhere.

    • @bluemacaroons
      @bluemacaroons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      CK FUNG but they said the kids play on the floor

    • @ichiroku
      @ichiroku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      fridge was totally empty too. i wonder if the space normally looks like this or not

    • @zedlicious
      @zedlicious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      It’s probably now an air bnb! No evidence of kids there!

    • @tsumichama
      @tsumichama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@bluemacaroons I WILL FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT OF 18-19 YEAR OLD KIDS TO PLAY ON THE FLOOR

    • @CBLP89
      @CBLP89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @CK FUNG but there are only 2 beds - one for the parents and one for the two 18 to 19 year old children to share? Or do they sleep in shifts?

  • @simont390
    @simont390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    This apartment looks goooorgeous, but it also really doesn't look very comfortable to live in? Lots of edges and low-backed seating...
    Especially since they have kids, it doesn't feel very child-friendly, either in terms of decor or purely on the level of child-height edges and corners that a small head could easily bump into whilst playing :(

    • @tdbaker3564
      @tdbaker3564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i thought i was the only one that didnt have good vibes. good ideas, but cold and listless. the wall was a missed opportunity with everything looking away and the round table with the sharp
      angles. i would gut it, but as long as they are happy.

  • @georgiesmith106
    @georgiesmith106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The feature color of the wall with the caramel color sofa with the wood is just beautiful.

  • @IsabellaCoelho
    @IsabellaCoelho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love when it's clean, everything is hide and its not too much. Its minimalist, light and comfy.

  • @PeanutJo
    @PeanutJo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The green wall is so beautiful

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The bricks are nice but not in that colour. They should have it in pale reddish/yellowish like most other bricks are. The green colour makes it too claustrophobic.

  • @rouyinglee419
    @rouyinglee419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the first impression of the house. I love the incorporation of art and decorative items in small living space which makes it one of a kind.

  • @di4085
    @di4085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very very creative! Tat's what we need more of in this day and age. Love the details of allowing more natural light.

  • @andrewellis7656
    @andrewellis7656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH my - so clean - peaceful - calm - I must admit - it's lovely. Thank you for sharing your vision.

  • @mixtakespics
    @mixtakespics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A great use of space would've been to have a fold down workspace / peninsula on the side of the fridge panel, which can be used for prep, but then folded up for more space for dining.

  • @sammysamsam2992
    @sammysamsam2992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love the overall aesthetics of this house, clean lines, very minimal, straightforward.

  • @john3Lee
    @john3Lee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely apartment.. This couple have done a superb job in upgrading the space for modern living, with lots of great design ideas... Also, a beautiful harmonising palette of colours too..

  • @yoginimelbourne
    @yoginimelbourne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourites! Love seeing small spaces for families & discussion around affordability - more like these please 😊

  • @itzjusbrian
    @itzjusbrian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love small spaces although how livable and cost effective it would be is another, though I love the concept of maximizing space utilization and it gives me all kinds of ideas for when I move out and settle my own family after school

  • @rimbluebooks
    @rimbluebooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That feature wall is so beautiful, I'm glad they kept it 😍💯

  • @kitkat4760
    @kitkat4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    The kitchen/dining room floor was just bugging me the whole time

    • @Solfire
      @Solfire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kit Kat did they ever address wtf that was on the floor? Not sure if I missed it, but it bothered the hell out of me too.

    • @4morochasy1rubia
      @4morochasy1rubia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Solfire the floor was painted white and the paint chip off on the more transited areas

    • @kitkat4760
      @kitkat4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solfire I don’t think they mentioned it

    • @kitkat4760
      @kitkat4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4morochasy1rubia yeah that’s what it looked like- they need better paint!
      It looked like when you get water on a cheaper piece of ikea furniture and the paint chips off 😬

    • @matthiasschaus5112
      @matthiasschaus5112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      also that carpet was nasty in the living area

  • @sunrayz81
    @sunrayz81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally an episode that focuses on maximal use of space to create more living (sleeping) space! Thumbs up for the both of them! 👍👍

  • @addm15
    @addm15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Must say, that brick wall is just gorgeous!

  • @emilyorton6304
    @emilyorton6304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never seen plywood used in such elegant ways before! Beautiful spaces.

  • @etceteradecor272
    @etceteradecor272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really nice small apartment, particularly we love the green brick wall with the brass angle, it's functional and look great. We will try to apply it with our room

  • @renee72
    @renee72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 stars for keeping the original wall and glass divider. This space had so much more potential. It made me feel so sad but then again minimalism generally does that for me.

  • @faeinthebay
    @faeinthebay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The bedroom with the unique windows looks great! The kitchen is small and practical, but I don't understand why the refrigerator isn't facing into the kitchen. The bathroom also looks a bit small, I guess there wasn't space near the kitchen for the washing machine.

    • @kismetau
      @kismetau 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It may be to do with the measurements of the fridge.

  • @nataliatkaczyk8631
    @nataliatkaczyk8631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say how impressed I am with the complete transformation that looks to be done in a smart, cost efficient way

  • @abigailcontreras1741
    @abigailcontreras1741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okayyyy this is the prettiest apartment I have watched in this channel! It's aesthetic yet livable and functional. Not to mention the softness and ambiance this whole setup, design, and color palette gives! I'm in love!

  • @nathalienurse3336
    @nathalienurse3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I totally love this layout. Everything is so bright and has a lot of natural light. Hidden appliances in the kitchen is ideal so my style. Great recreation guys, loving the green brick wall..........🤗🇨🇦

  • @pedroamares8464
    @pedroamares8464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Please bring back the clean and minimal 3-second intro. This one was 30 seconds, it is just too much for this format.

    • @simont390
      @simont390 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "never too small" is definitely a maxim for the video design too!

    • @Waterk11
      @Waterk11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I like them! It displays the art for their merchandise well. I loved the look of this one and am considering buying something with the design on it.

    • @danann2700
      @danann2700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      pls keep the intro!

    • @morphix007
      @morphix007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tricked you into watching a ad

    • @Waterk11
      @Waterk11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@morphix007 well it's an aesthetic ad that's done well. How do you think this channel is able to continuously provide these amazing videos for free? While they have sponsors, they need support from fans, too. I wouldn't have even known that they sell merchandise without these intros.

  • @Yadidhammel
    @Yadidhammel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I’m blown away by this design! Stunning apartment

  • @Halbmond
    @Halbmond 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love this apartment and the design process behind it! And the couple is so cute together! Only the TV is weirdly positioned in the living room (at least, I guess that’s the TV). And considering that there are apparently small children (or maybe still in the making), I’m getting anxious even just looking at the sharp corners of some of the DIY furniture, like the sofa’s armrest.

  • @BrenoMoreru
    @BrenoMoreru 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like how this looks so expensive yet each and every detail it’s just very well thought out, especially when it comes to the materials used in it!

  • @brittniep9219
    @brittniep9219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It looks like it was their apartment and now either rented OR an Airbnb? Very cool design.

  • @ronnyluke
    @ronnyluke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two bedroom-apartment in a well-designed 40sqm space, this is brilliant!

  • @aimeebautistasuero2404
    @aimeebautistasuero2404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I feel like this appartment "renovation" wasn't well thought out. There's a LOT of space dedicated to this "studio/office" area, the couch and living room area is also far too big. But then, the areas that actually need to be prioritized like the kitchen and the only bathroom that also doubles as a laundry area for an appartment that, according to them, is supposed to house children, are crammed into like 2 or 4 sqm, at most. No wonder they had to move out of there and rent this place as an AirB&B (according to the comment section). This space is unlivable in the long term. I wish people stopped focusing so much on "aesthetic" and more on livability and actual usefullness of a space.

    • @Janine6564
      @Janine6564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why do you care so much to leave a rude comment? No one is making you live there. 🙄

  • @antw3565
    @antw3565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a great use of space. Moving the kitchen is inspired.

  • @anna-lisagirling7424
    @anna-lisagirling7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved those old 60's apartments with the brick or stone interior walls. The kitchen re-do on this one is great for a take life style or making sandwiches or cereal for breakfast but I would be a screaming maniac in less than a week if the family was hoping for a meal at anytime... Also, the bed. Why build a platform and rig it so it juts our for someone to whack their shin at least twice a week or more on it? It was a lovely redesign so long as one didn't try to imagine living in it for more than a week. With children? OMG!

  • @ashw00tz
    @ashw00tz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That green brick wall with brass fixtures is just a statement piece in itself. And they have kids too 🤯 living this minimalist space. It’s look great for a bachelor or a couple, but for a family - that is something I didn’t expect!

  • @tancready9180
    @tancready9180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That-s an amazing house! I really like it Good Job Guys!!!

  • @CarloL525
    @CarloL525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely! Getting great ideas from their use of perforated steel, curtains, and a storage platform for the bed

  • @seth2901
    @seth2901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Is it me or 80% of these apartments always look so sterile and lifeless? I can only count a few that had amazing design where people could actually live in, the rest are like hospital or dentist offices.

    • @fierywomanpacnw7004
      @fierywomanpacnw7004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No books!

    • @ergolibersum
      @ergolibersum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No one's home is that tidy. I think they pile everything away in the storage boxes before they allow a photo shoot.

    • @janenewley1014
      @janenewley1014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah…never anything in the fridge!

    • @paigejohnsonmusic
      @paigejohnsonmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      tell me then: why are you watching?

    • @VaniaAjah
      @VaniaAjah ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably those only one of their vacation place, that's why its look so empty because all of their belongings are on their luggage.

  • @katieharris412
    @katieharris412 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoughtfully planned and executed. I especially liked the clever use of the curtains to softly and temporarily screen the kitchen and office.

  • @GabeWeymouth
    @GabeWeymouth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I think the kid's room could've been a little better thought out and organized (is that a shaving station?) but otherwise a really simple simple design!

    • @pilarmitchell7879
      @pilarmitchell7879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      LOL "shaving station"! Totally.

    • @dalmeow
      @dalmeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@pilarmitchell7879 I soo don't like that thing being placed there like that lol!

    • @simplelifesg3459
      @simplelifesg3459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And that low hanging pendant light above the bed looks like an accident waiting to happen

  • @uqonsoul
    @uqonsoul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss you guys, I have to admit it. And I love Australian apartments, abundance of light 💚💚💚

  • @helend6774
    @helend6774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Cold and uncomfortable.

  • @MODERNBALAI
    @MODERNBALAI 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The design idea of this project is undeniably unique and fantastic. Surely I will apply this to my future design videos! Thank you never too small!

  • @ojala3997
    @ojala3997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    definitely one of the best channels i've ever been subscribed to.
    the shots are so clean and relaxing - and to hear about the design process/idea behind it is such a unique thing, thanks for sharing that. It always leads to inspiration.
    the only thing about this project that i would not be okay with is the bench in the opposite of the kitchen it looks a bit lost, but that's just personal preference.
    keep up the good content! never clicking so fast on new videos ;)

    • @tomatostellar
      @tomatostellar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree and thank you for pointing it out - about the thought process which leads to inspiration.
      But I disagree with the dining bench, I think that was to give continuity with the sofa against the brick wall.

  • @mark9294
    @mark9294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it a lot. It flows naturally and makes good use of the natural light. I thought the way the TV was concealed was an especially clever touch, hidden behind highly reflective glass.

  • @Sarah_C68
    @Sarah_C68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    do they really live there ? the place seems empty

  • @axellisenstain9970
    @axellisenstain9970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Won the lottery there, both finding a place with such features and each other.

  • @ag.3820
    @ag.3820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful clean video as always. About the apartment, I just don't understand the obsession with plywood everywhere, it can look good in some cases, but a lot of times it just looks cheap and wobbly like it was put together by an amateur.

  • @itsserhioball
    @itsserhioball 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the interior of the flat.
    Knobs captured my attention so I've decided to buy something like that to my kitchen just to refresh and simplify the view.
    Thanks for the story.

  • @Leo-oq7vc
    @Leo-oq7vc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have the feeling that people shot these videos shortly after moving in. I wish that the apartments look more lively. However lovely apartment :)

  • @manogonz13
    @manogonz13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you NTS! 🙂

  • @Henrique.Souza0601
    @Henrique.Souza0601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "40sqm Small apartment" "Oh a normal apartment then?" says everyone living in a big city.

  • @SoelPockychan
    @SoelPockychan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the storage units in the bathroom and how they conceal the washing machine. The colour of the brick wall is very nice too.

  • @miu3239
    @miu3239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Exposed edge of the black perforated screen between the washer and the dunny in the bathroom is an accident waiting to happen. It would be bent out of shape on impact or at the least catch on the clothing.

  • @jayneweaver8695
    @jayneweaver8695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of an airstream. Their space ideas are very well done, I would feel like I was camping.

  • @MinoMarimat
    @MinoMarimat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I missed your videos!

  • @JahmarleyGrant
    @JahmarleyGrant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video if not my favorite, is in the top 3 of the apartments I've seen on this channel! I absolutely love it. It checks pretty much all of my boxes. Really inspired by this. Especially with how they used the diagonal lines and the brick wall to enhance the space. Also, all the furniture from the same/similar materials was amazing.

  • @notconvincedgranny6573
    @notconvincedgranny6573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    First time there was actually a property I didn't like. It seems designed for looks, not for living.

  • @artzhyunjin
    @artzhyunjin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow the sunlight going into the master bedroom 🤩

  • @julieschofield4594
    @julieschofield4594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They keep talking about their kids living and playing in the bedrooms when it looks like no one has ever lived there or ever will.

  • @tomatostellar
    @tomatostellar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an intelligent way to use space and light.

  • @agnesso4499
    @agnesso4499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I’m confused, where do the children sleep? Neither of those bedrooms look fit for a child, perhaps it’s just the way they’ve styled it?

    • @xscaped
      @xscaped 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They seem to sleep and play in the former kitchen room that can be closed.

  • @MA-di9zh
    @MA-di9zh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it and finally people who have a comfortable couch 😍

  • @anttihilja
    @anttihilja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There's nothing but a water in the fridge, not even a tube of mustard.

  • @rem7794
    @rem7794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic layout, the glaced and slanted wall allows for light, for a study at the hall and even the couch; 40 sqm at its full capacity

  • @hilli1995
    @hilli1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can imagine them with one child living there, but two?

  • @sharlah4057
    @sharlah4057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most practical small spaces I have seen for a family. I love that the living spaces are not on different levels and the living seating is consistent enough to make a single large lounging or dining space as required. Perfect for small kids birthdays! The bathroom looks great too. My only practical concern is if the sink is large enough for a pot / pan but I imagine they might adapt their cooking to deal with that. The steel looks great and protects against glass breakage. I hope they have security film on the glass wall in readiness for child play - balls, tantrums etc 🙂

  • @christinefrei488
    @christinefrei488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It is impossible for a family to live in this space : no room for clothes, for toys, for kitchen stuff or food. It for sure looks beautiful but lire à hôtel room where you get into the space with your suitcase

  • @userdeactivated6572
    @userdeactivated6572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drooling over that green brick

  • @MonkeyDeRuffy777
    @MonkeyDeRuffy777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm torn apart. I really like some elements like the bed and th storage in the second bedroom but this little mirror looks compltely ugly. I'm also like: You put the TV somewhere where no one would even look at it? I feel like the orientation of somethings are completely messed up in this apartment.

  • @alexischoi4889
    @alexischoi4889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE the way these videos are edited. So simple yet detailed and pleasant on the eyes!

  • @PixelisedPaul
    @PixelisedPaul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Doesn't look comfortable nor entertaining with the layout like that.

  • @dianamilenamurciavalero1452
    @dianamilenamurciavalero1452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, the way they seek that it does not have visual distractions is striking, relating lighting, materials and functionality