Making a Living Room in my Compact Tokyo Apartment

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  • 43 square meters isn’t a bad size for Tokyo, but trying to figure out the best way to use the space can be hard. A big thank you to Alex (@alextthomas on insta) and Natasha (@ellespazz) for taking my mini couch and monstera!
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ความคิดเห็น • 234

  • @TokidokiTraveller
    @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Hi everyone! People keep asking about my hamster Moss, I announced on my social media and in a previous video that she passed away earlier in 2019. She lived to be a good age and I loved her a lot. Ok that’s all thank you for watching the video!

    • @RossTheBoss87
      @RossTheBoss87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww wee moss is loving it in hamster heaven x

    • @lefemmeecrivain3881
      @lefemmeecrivain3881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ironically I was also thinking about your hamster friend!!! Moss is the name :D awe RIP!

    • @apostolosviol
      @apostolosviol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tokidoki Traveller Yes plz make an apartment review

    • @code_rm8454
      @code_rm8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh bless little Moss
      She was a good child

  • @sardes1985
    @sardes1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Would love to see a new apartment tour 🙌

  • @EnigmaDave
    @EnigmaDave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    The "before" and "After" at 4:02 shows such a difference in the feel of the room! It's much more inviting now.

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you Dave! It’s nicer having friends over now definitely haha, it feels much more friendly too

    • @MrAgmoore
      @MrAgmoore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TokidokiTraveller You should be an interior decorator. The place looks amazing after. You look really pretty in this vid.

  • @kimhodgkins7480
    @kimhodgkins7480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a much older lady than you but I’ve watched you and cared about you since your tiny apartment days - and worried about you when you had difficult times. So pleased to see you much happier. You’re apartment is lovely. I’d love to see a whole tour. ❤️

  • @magicalil
    @magicalil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Yes to apartment tour please!

  • @austinnsuff6576
    @austinnsuff6576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I really want a tiny house so watching how you design such a small space is really enjoyable.

  • @charliesmith8104
    @charliesmith8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You should save up for when animal crossing comes out on Switch! I'm so excited for it to finally come out X 😊🍃

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oh my goshhhh I am so excited 😭😭😭 huge animal crossing fan! I’m worried I will not want to do anything else but play it when it comes out 😅

    • @charliesmith8104
      @charliesmith8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TokidokiTraveller Ah same for me x I want to get it as soon as but I'm graduating uni this summer haha so I may keep it off until then 😂

  • @norashaaban3536
    @norashaaban3536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have no idea why your videos are like a drug to me I swear they immediately put me in such good mood thank you for being you

  • @yaminogame7805
    @yaminogame7805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your house is so warm now. It looks so comfy, it's small but not claustrophobic now, that couch makes it so happy in the space. I want to see the new updated tour!

  • @armourinverse
    @armourinverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    8:55 "I'm really excited for 2020, I think some cool things are going to happen, I think some big things are going to happen and all around it's going to be a crazy, good year"

  • @janinezabala8180
    @janinezabala8180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I would love to see an updated apartment tour. Your personality is as lovely as your apartment 💕

  • @lynda.grace.14
    @lynda.grace.14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read the suggestion below for a water proof cover to protect the sofa. That works but the drawback is that it never looks smart. However, there's another option. Always keep bottle of club soda and a stack of cheap white bar towels on hand. Immediately after the spill blot it (NOT rub it) until you have eliminated as much of the spill as possible. Then liberally pour club soda directly on the spill and blot repeatedly until it's gone. Works on red wine, too.
    I learned this trick from a woman who had white carpets and dozens of house parties in a year. Not a stain anywhere.

  • @rainepanda
    @rainepanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is so cute and practical! i love small spaces because me and my husband are small people and really get along just fine in smaller spaces. i used to live in an old converted hotel from the 1800s and our living room was non existent haha

  • @denisescull4227
    @denisescull4227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It made a huge difference in making it look more open and bright! Thanks for sharing and I would like an updated tour

  • @llcutesushill
    @llcutesushill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've been so excited to see your new living room!! It looks amazing! Happy 2020!! 😍😍

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! A very happy 2020 to you too 😄

  • @biteofdog
    @biteofdog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a gorgeous apartment! I love how you improved it and made it seem more spacious and cozy in the living room :) I love videos like this, they're motivational in helping me to reduce my stuff and make my apartment nicer. I have a ~55 sq meter (~600 sq foot) 1940's studio in Seattle, WA USA and I think my place has too much junk in my kitchen and my walk-in closet. Best of everything to you and your friends/family!

  • @lastcry7027
    @lastcry7027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m really late with watching this video, but it’s 4/8/20 and the hear Emma say big things are going to happen this year and if only we all knew what would happen. Freaking quarantine etc. Man it’s already been one heck of a year already!! 😅

  • @Striderspiderx
    @Striderspiderx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so much better! The couch adds so much!

  • @GhostsOfThings
    @GhostsOfThings 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks wonderful now Emma! I live in an apartment pretty much exactly the same size so I know the struggle of making different spaces. I have a folding dining table that I normally keep folded up and tucked against my counters so I can sit there and eat when it's just me, but when I have people over I move all the furniture aside and unfold it and we all end up eating in the middle of my living room!! My biggest struggle was finding a couch that was small enough but would fold out as a bed so someone could sleep over if needed.

  • @DeeLynne
    @DeeLynne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’d love to see a new apartment tour Emma! Everything looks great so far! ✌🏻🥰❤️😘

  • @kuniart_
    @kuniart_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ooooh Switch! I would love to see you guys have gameplay videos!

  • @alanalexisperugino
    @alanalexisperugino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Years have passed and I still think you’ve created the most fun, creative, satisfying outro I’ve ever encountered. It’s sooo good, the music, the goofy dance! Everything!! ✨

  • @renardine1267
    @renardine1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your place looks so good now ! I mean it was good before x) but a living room is a very "adulting" space for me. I'm happy for you. Thx for sharing with us.

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it feels more adult to me too! I’m like I have my life together a bit haha 😂 I’m not sure why

  • @amywellerart
    @amywellerart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If anyone can make a teeny tiny space cosy, comfortable, and stylish it is certainly you Emma! I’m practically screaming at how perfectly your sofa fits in the space 😍💜

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It took a very long time to find furniture that wasn’t too big for our exact size 😂 so so happy with how it turned out though!

  • @maidenthe80sla
    @maidenthe80sla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, I think a revisit to see the changes in your apartment would be great! The living area looks far better now with the couch.

  • @outofmymindart
    @outofmymindart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally get the need for a couch over a dining table. In my old tiny one bedroom apartment, I had to choose and couch definitely won. Bonus was it doubled as a spare bed. Can’t wait to see your next apartment tour.

  • @anniehoangcreates
    @anniehoangcreates 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how sunlight peeps into the living room ✨✨ suuuuper warm and cosy

  • @Lisa-gq7qh
    @Lisa-gq7qh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re using your living room place quite efficiently! You gotta think resourceful when you’re living in a small apartment! Good job✨

  • @mateaveceric777
    @mateaveceric777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some huge thing(s) happened in 2020 indeed. Hope this one will be better. Also hoping for some update on the apartment/plants/life. Could use some inspiration and motivation these days... 🥰

  • @alexYJZ
    @alexYJZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice watching your video again Emma !

  • @Philson
    @Philson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos. So calm and happy feeling. Bless you.

  • @ReiyukaE
    @ReiyukaE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma is the best plant mom - all her plants grow so beautifully! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS, SENSEI.

  • @hsmith4999
    @hsmith4999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You do have space for a small kitchen island if you want to have the counter space to use! I have a limited space as well and I found it very useful.

    • @tamaraberry9249
      @tamaraberry9249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, islands are great! Ikea has some good options 🤗

  • @sweetarchangel6748
    @sweetarchangel6748 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so much nicer now - more "mature".
    I feel your pain in small spaces. Even though I have a 3 bedroom house, it's tiny and making things fit is a pain. We went lounge shopping last year for a 3 seater, and all the lounges were either too big or too small. I have teenagers, as if they want to sit near each other, lol.
    We also have a dining table that we don't sit at. I would get rid of it, but am currently using the underneath for the bunnies we have - we have a pet fence around it and it's their "bedroom" when we lock them away.
    As you would know, games here in Australia are super pricey. We've had our switch for a year now and only have 5 games. I preorder and then pay them off as a layby. Can you do that in Japan? It might be an idea if you can ^_^

  • @sunshinecindy570
    @sunshinecindy570 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great! An updated apartment tour would be great! 💖

  • @preservid
    @preservid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love an updated apartment tour. You could easily fit a small rolling island in the kitchen for more cutting prep area and storage under it

  • @noeinroad7294
    @noeinroad7294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This gives me hope for my apartment. Been here almost two years and still have gotten it together.

  • @wakko161
    @wakko161 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emma, you are so endearing. Your space looks amazing! Thank you for bringing us all along on your adventures ♥

  • @amaliasuryanata8428
    @amaliasuryanata8428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel happy too... Since you were in the very small space until now. Soon I will move to the apartment as you do now... So excited 😊😊 from Jakarta- Indonesia

  • @catl0ver925
    @catl0ver925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes to the updated apartment tour :-)

  • @ButacuPpucatuB
    @ButacuPpucatuB 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yes please for an updated flat tour ❤️

  • @becks5867
    @becks5867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww I feel like you could become a plant nurturer - grow them from being small until they are too big for your apartment, then they go their new home in a wheels box 🤗🌱

  • @MsBuggyness
    @MsBuggyness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    so nice! it's hard to see if there is enough space, but if you miss having a table to eat at or the countertop to prepare food on, maybe a narrow kitchen island would work? I've seen them where tiny bar stools are stored underneath. maybe a butcher block topped one? still, i love the new space you've created. :)

  • @oOBendellOo
    @oOBendellOo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a difference! Looks so much better. Good job

  • @mudslynger2109
    @mudslynger2109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES! to the apartment tour! Nice job.

  • @hiropon2985
    @hiropon2985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ah your apartment vids always get me super pumped on rearranging our place and buying a million more house plants

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I get that way when I watch redecorating or renovating videos 😂 sometimes I have to stop watching them so I don’t feel to antsy and want to change everything hahaha

    • @hiropon2985
      @hiropon2985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TokidokiTraveller dude if you dont watch The Sorry Girls you would LOVE their channel, been picking up protips from them like a madlad

  • @holly1576
    @holly1576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great! Would love an apartment tour! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @ghostsforathreeway
    @ghostsforathreeway 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aw it looks so charming well done! I see the vision. 👀🍃🍃🍃🍃

  • @fotodeviant
    @fotodeviant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love what you’ve done with your living room ❤️ It looks great!

  • @audrey9561
    @audrey9561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Super cute little living room, someday I will have an apartment that is more than a bedroom and I can make a living room too lol

  • @ToeteMichBitte
    @ToeteMichBitte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always good to see you!! Love ya!

  • @soph3mai
    @soph3mai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I totally agree with playing the Switch as an awesome way to “switch off” (or on?? Haha) and properly chill. Ahh it looks so cozy Emma! What a wonderful home you guys have made. Also I love your little decorations like the kokeshi(?) dolls! I really want some but it’s super hard to find authentic ones in Europe obviously. Hope you’re goooood! Sending tonnes of love your way. ❤️ HAPPY 2020!

  • @rorygon4309
    @rorygon4309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aahh it's so satisfying to make your space more functional! Congrats!
    Also, best wishes to your family in Australia!

  • @KristineBette
    @KristineBette 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it!
    A full apartment tour would be great, too. 😊
    Have an amazing 2020! 👍

  • @madelinejjc
    @madelinejjc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lighting was super nice in this video!

  • @sandyharris1427
    @sandyharris1427 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel I watch it every day and your New
    couch is awesome 🥰

  • @misscmavros
    @misscmavros 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    a few ideas from a long time small space person, add a tall small table as an island in the kitchen? looks like there is room or a smallish chair between the kitchen and living space? looks like there is alot of wall hugging

  • @Kokorisu
    @Kokorisu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching people make the most out of small apartments, it looks really cozy! I have the same problem with having to let my friends sit on my bed right now because I'm renting a room in a house share. Can't wait to move out in a couple of months and have the filthy, filthy capitalist luxury of having my own couch.

  • @krazYFaic
    @krazYFaic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you have a lot of plants in your apartment.

  • @FishSlappee
    @FishSlappee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goodness that looks coooooooozy, and I'd love an updated apartment tour! You've really got a knack for interior design. Feng shui as all fff. Always enjoy the videos, thanks for making them! :D :D :D

  • @TDK360
    @TDK360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The living room looks very lovely!
    Your design made the space very open and welcoming.
    Side note, check book off for cheaper games. They have switch games pop up from time to time. :)

    • @TokidokiTraveller
      @TokidokiTraveller  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good idea! For some reason I never thought to check for 2nd hand switch games, only older console games 😅 I’ll definitely have a look the next time I’m near a book off!

    • @TDK360
      @TDK360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tokidoki Traveller. I am obsessed with book off. :-x
      I found that you’ll always be near a book off when you travel japan.

  • @sophiealexandra6013
    @sophiealexandra6013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The living room looks great! Very cosy. I think you could fit a small kitchen island in the kitchen area, if you want more bench space. I know Ikea in Australia usually have compact ones on wheels that you can move around easily. Not sure if they're popular/available in Japan though!

  • @GiGiWellness28
    @GiGiWellness28 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please, updated apartment tour 👏🏻👏🏻 because I'm a bit confused with this new sofa locates right in front of your bedroom? Or not? 🤔😅

  • @thomascullen527
    @thomascullen527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your friend Alex looks like a really cool person wth!!

  • @CosmicRevolution459
    @CosmicRevolution459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy 2020! So sad that you had to let go that huge plant.. but I hope it will be as happy at your friend place :D

  • @cowsrock1q
    @cowsrock1q 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching you since before your first tiny apartment went viral!! What a jump! :)

  • @foolsgold632
    @foolsgold632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooh I hope you have fun in Osaka and Universal! I’m definitely gonna check you out on twitch too 💖 love ya girl, happy new year

  • @Rose_from_UK
    @Rose_from_UK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks amazing! Yes to appartment tour please

  • @chickyp
    @chickyp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The perfect thing for my first day off in weeks! Thanks for posting, your videos are my favorite to listen to while I play video games and relax.
    Also, you can find a lot of cheap games for the Switch that are very fun! In particular, I think you'd LOVE Stardew Valley, it seems right up your alley in terms of A E S T H E T I C. Cattails is also a fun, cheap game, and Nintendo has some free emulated games of NES/SNES classics like Yoshi's Island or Super Mario World.

  • @ThisJury2023
    @ThisJury2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, to a full apartment tour

  • @francescaflo7090
    @francescaflo7090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES would love a updated tour.👍🏽

  • @ReBecca_N9
    @ReBecca_N9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please to an updated apartment tour 🥰

  • @increible0incredula
    @increible0incredula 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a natural decorator!

  • @highfivehangten
    @highfivehangten 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    USJ is soooo good! I had an annual pass when I lived there. Go straight to the Flying Dragon as soon as you get there - the best ride!!

  • @susanmaloy8827
    @susanmaloy8827 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It turned out really nice.

  • @jackieb2853
    @jackieb2853 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a really cute space, nice job!!

  • @ivy5554
    @ivy5554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love an updated apartment tour and maybe a few Moss videos. :)

  • @roarmaus
    @roarmaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2 years already!?! Seems like you just moved in a little while ago! Yowza☺️

  • @nshifter2306
    @nshifter2306 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks awesome Emma

  • @trz4382
    @trz4382 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes a tourrrrr!!!!

  • @SwadeBaker02
    @SwadeBaker02 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be cool to see an updated apartment tour! :)

  • @ErwinArdian
    @ErwinArdian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got some inspiration from your video about decorating a compact room.. nice

  • @Sakumos7en
    @Sakumos7en 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Living Room! It looks really cozy right now. Where did you get that TV cabinet? I really like it

  • @coleendwyer
    @coleendwyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooh! You got the couch I am thinking about getting. It is one of the cheaper nice ones, but it is too bad the cushions don't come out :(

  • @Unmei_Ka
    @Unmei_Ka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, some big things definitely happened in 2020.

  • @thenikoo
    @thenikoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was 100% expecting "I like eating food" at 8:44.

  • @NONOLIGHTSHOW
    @NONOLIGHTSHOW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Deffo want an updated apartment tour! 😁

  • @LorenPhoto
    @LorenPhoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video! would love to see another apartment tour! 😊

  • @matuili2633
    @matuili2633 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    deserved a like just because of the -o fi aesthetic at the beggining of the video sz

  • @hurtadoa1
    @hurtadoa1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your videos Emma. You're great and happy. Thanks for sharing your life and ideas with us :) We love you

  • @silverian
    @silverian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice customization! And Switch console looked really nice :-)

  • @DivaHill12
    @DivaHill12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your living room looks fantastic!

  • @emilycreed7717
    @emilycreed7717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should get Kirby as your next switch game! It’s a lot of fun and a great one to play both solo and with friends 💕

  • @MrJdfvn
    @MrJdfvn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just a friendly reminder: Either get a screen protector for your Switch or put a little piece of cloth between the Switch and the dock, otherwise the dock will scratch the screen of the Switch. :)

    • @MrJdfvn
      @MrJdfvn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Yuni_Gaming Then you've been very lucky. :D
      The problem is that the screen of the switch is not made of glass, but of plastic, which is not very scratch-resistant.

  • @smileofdoom
    @smileofdoom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the open concept.

  • @kaylie6467
    @kaylie6467 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the videos I live for ♥️

  • @srlamb7898
    @srlamb7898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d love another tour!

  • @Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou
    @Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    it looks so cozy and cute!!! 😍

  • @latdh1388
    @latdh1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes love a tour

  • @foxceles
    @foxceles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Digital download in the nintendo store is great, good games go on sale for under $10 cad often and you get points you can use towards other purchases. I've even got games for $2.
    I've been playing graveyard keeper and child of light