NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s Blue Mountains Cabin, Sydney 28sqm/310sqft
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
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Located 2 hours west of Sydney in the dense bush of the Blue Mountains, The Little Black Cabin has been transformed from a dilapidated 1800’s workers cottage into a luxurious and compact retreat with a magnificent view. For the owner, architect & builder, Stewart Smith of Smith Architects, designing the cabin in a sustainable way and responding directly to the specific site was key. Reducing the cottage back from 56sqm to its original 28sqm, Smith saved as much of the existing structure as possible and recycled all the original bricks, choosing simple materials and tones for the new design that would connect the cabin to the bush. Once inside, a large bay window designed to capture the view from all angels, opens up the living space to the scenic mountain. Connected to this is the kitchen featuring a deep, tiled bench with space for multiple prep areas; the appliances, drawers and cupboards integrated into the unit, their different shapes and sizes meshing together like a jigsaw. Separated from the living spaces by a large sliding door, the bedroom contains a cozy large storage bed, surrounded by clever shelving that doubles as desk space. Adjoining this is a surprisingly luxurious bathroom that echoes the luxe comfort present throughout the home.
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Project Name: Little Black Cabin
Designer: www.smitharchitects.com.au/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: A Love That Fades by Roseblue - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
This space is simply gorgeous. It is fascinating that they decided to downsize despite the option to keep the bigger size. I wouldn’t change a thing in this place. It is so calming, balanced and the view is just mind-blowing. The colors are lovely as well
I'd have loved the idea of a hanging porch on the side looking out. Could be fun just dangling your feet to the wind blowing
How is everyone in this series so eloquent and well spoken? These scripts in combination with the ambiance sound are so soothing. Really a gem on TH-cam.
Classical education
I just came across your comment and I can answer that, hope you don't mind me popping out of the blue. So a lot of these features are made by (architect/interior) designers. The channel is also a creative practice. So the way they structure the spoken script is constructed and presented in a very "design process oriented":
- They will first explain the context (through location and reason for living) to help viewers understand why they live the way they live.
- For each room they will generally describe an overview; and what they are looking for (a certain aesthetic or functionality), and then explain their choices that lead up to the result (either through material choice, decoration, layout etc.).
Most likely they have a script that the speakers provide, and they will speak on-screen accordingly. And naturally, good designers strive to explain their design decisions in concise, eloquent manners, which is a very important part of their job. It's also part of the storytelling direction of NTS, combined with their simple but thoughtful camera work all leads to the desired experience just like you expressed in your comment :) Hope this helps!
As I began watching I wondered if it was hard to find people to renovate the cabin there in the mountains -, but then it was revealed that the owner himself was also the architect & builder. Possibly the best combination for this beautiful result.
know its going to be good when u hear that!!!
the blue mountains is not that remote, it is not far from sydney and has a decent population
Love that they took the time to preserve and reuse as much material as possible. That is my favorite part of the redesign.
@M Cuz Yes, molto labour hours. Cleaning 2,500 old bricks. They came up beautifully in the repair and redesign of this old mountain cottage.
Gorgeous. I love the way the cabin remained rugged in the upper half of the walls and ceiling, while the lower half is finished with surfaces smoother to the touch. Very cozy looking.
For me, this is easily the most beautiful of any small-space living units that I've seen. It is a piece of art while still being entirely functional.
Absolutely!
Stunning design, everything is perfect. The attention to detail is everything, from the matt tile to the carpentry and the beautiful curtain in the living area. Incredible space, love it!
I love how thoughtfully they have created the space for their specific purposes and the environment. Also wonderful creative use of a delipidated cottage many would just bulldoze.
What a jewel box of a home. The cabinetry is exquisite, and I love the palate of the whole house. I am curious where they eat though, as I did not see a dining table.
I don't have a dining table. You just eat on the lounge when its one or two people lol
I thought the same thing re where do they sit to eat their meals. Also where is the chair to sit at littkle desk? ?
The work they have done is just astounding and the result is beautiful. I would have wanted a window- door going out of living space out on to a balcony or veranda, with those views. From plans, there was one before, but they opted to take it off.
I would eat where they sit at that AMAZING GORGEOUS VIEW😍 (sitting on the floor) and watching all that MARVELOUS NATURE 💚 u r blessed guys 🥰🥰🙏 me and my husby attend another decade or something to quit work in the city sell all and go to his roots in Sardinia and to a B&B there and I would save this video to get some inspiration from this wonderful place ☺️🙏😘 hugs from Tuscany🤗🌈
I noticed that, too. I'd buy a 30" round pedestal table that would sit in front of the window seat. It could be moved to the sofa area or even the porch, depending on need.
"Dining room" is a waste of space.
Lovely design. I like that you reduced the size of the house rather than take for granted that you should 'rebuild' the large format. I love the clever design of smaller spaces. The original bricks look beautiful. G Ire
One of the best projects showcased on the channel, it's absolutely beautiful and functional, best part being warmth of the space and the fact that a lot of existing materials were reused.
Home is where the heart is. And this surely is that kinda home where I’d like to live in. Hopefully someday I’ll get to make this type of a cabin and just rest and read and hear the sounds of nature 🥺
What a dream. Off black, off white, wood, warm green, warm grey, perfection.
as always, i'm deeply appreciative of & amazed by small space designers who aren't afraid to use darker colours over wider areas in homes like these. i personally find a darker and warmer home environment much more comforting than very bright/pale, and it's always great to see people designing small-space homes in a way that allows for these richer colour palettes without sacrificing too much light or making the space feel cramped. also find it very impressive how this home manages to look comfy & cosy despite the design & furniture being very square/blocky, a lot of harsh lines, but it doesn't make anything look clinical or hostile as i feel it often can do in other spaces
This is by far one of the most beautiful small spaces I've ever seen. Thanks for share it.
Goldilocks Cabin cos everything is just right. Small enough to be compact and efficient but not too small to feel cramped or tight. The design flows well and doesn't feel like things were designed to fit into existing "challenges" that must be overcome. It has all the comforts of home but isn't stuffed or feel expensive (like they had to buy high-end products to fit the space). And on top of it all, I like the overall esthetic. I would snap that place up in a heartbeat. If I could afford it, I would hire Stewart Smith to design my place based on this alone.
The use of this space is amazing, from the storage to the ventilation to the comfort aspects of the sofa and bed. Everything is so thought out and functional that it feels like nothing in the home has been compromised or sacrificed. Definitely a favourite for me!
My favourite small space so far!
This cabin seems to be a true labor of love. For me it is a show case of elegance through simplicity.
this is my favourite cabin design -- practical, minimal, and so well designed and cohesive!!
The overall design style and color collocation are unified and harmonious！ looks so cozy，fantastic job！
Love this channel and small footprint living! Would love to see videos about affordable/accessible design, kid-friendly homes, and housing for working class people. Noticing that this is a second home (sustainable?) and many videos show wealthier young professionals without kids, sometimes in former workforce housing. Any creative stories out there?
OK, this is my favourite so far. I love how the walls aren't rendered the whole way up -- makes the spaces feel clean and well calm, while keeping an unobtrusive connection to the more rustic aspects.
This HAS to be one of your greatest videos by far. This space is absolutely gorgeous all the fit and finish and design. Maximizing the space the best way possible while making it look warm and comforting. So beautiful.
So beautiful. Simple in the best sense of the word - there is a calmness to the architect and the house.
This is so beautiful 🥺 I especially love the sustainable practices used and how the cabin feels so at home in the mountains. Great work!
Also, that projector is really cool 😯
The idea of having a videobeam instead of a TV that would take up a lot of space next to the furniture seems to me to be a good idea, it manages the space very well and I like the materials and their combination
So very beautifully done. I love the black exterior against the pops of natural wood. The green tile in the bathroom is unexpected and I love it! The whole design is simply gorgeous in it's simplicity.
This is the best NTS video in a while. The building is so functional, simple and well designed that you can't do anything but admire.
What an incredible space to escape to and enjoy the country
He really knows how to make a comfy CHIC Beautiful home. keeping laundry outside is neat. Love the 3 types of windows high,
small narrow window and a huge window.
I think this cabin is my most favourite of all the Never Too Small spaces. Stunning!!
I love that the ventilation window on the bedroom also serves as emergency exit 😍
Wish I can stay in a home like this too. Near nature 😍
Great design!
LOL, except at 3:50 he states all the movable panels have to have security screens (metal gauze) for the bushfire building requirements, to stop burning debris and embers.
I love the exposed inner old walls. Beautiful.
Gorgeous, warm, peaceful, thoughtful design. Thank you for sharing.
fallen for the bathroom...the colour and size of the tiles..the aesthetics...amazing
Probably one of the best Episode, Just Amazing Design, i'd like to stay here for a while, you can feel by his voice the powerfull and peacefull it is
One of my favourite tiny homes on this channel. The only thing I would change is to add a table to the kitchen, a must have in my home as we usually sit around a round table even with my guests.
I adore the cabin, their vision, his eloquence, and specially how they value the foundation of the house AND still be economically and ecologically sound on their decision to build with it. This is the most satisfying episode in this channel so far 👏
I am blown away by this space. It's a beautiful marriage of form and function. I love the use of windows, and I especially love the puzzle like nature of the cabinetry. Very smart design.
I remember when this channel showed tiny houses that people lived in. Lately it all seems to be holiday rental spaces that are fine for a couple of days, but lack essentials for full time living. This seems to me to be counter to the ethos of living tiny to reduce impact, and instead these are additional spaces where the land could have been used for a larger permanent residence.
exactly to what I was thinking
Just because you don't find it livable full-time, doesn't mean everyone else feels the same???? People have different needs/lifestyles.
@@plannerheaux I do find it liveable - but this was their holiday home/ retreat. Tony's comment was about having a small home as your main home. Other videos in the NFT (and what they orginally started as) were small homes as people's main homes, not second homes
@@trooperfilms this is one video they showcased - and so what if it is their second home? it provides inspiration for others in use of space. the couple could retire there down the track. tony's original comment of 'additional space .. for a larger permanent residence' ?? which increased footprint even moreso, does it not? blue mountains are a landmark here in australia, so why would you build a bigger residence for the sake of one person's opinion of 'full-time' livability. the construction workers, materials, taking down trees would take space when building ... going against 'reducing impact'.
@@plannerheaux you do you boo
This is my dream place to live, so peaceful and compact but has everything you could need
Really beautiful. Minimalistic but warm and cozy.
Even the sponsored product is very on-brand! Love this channel.
Love this cabin. Only thing I would change would be the window seat. I would prefer two comfortable chairs. My old bones wouldn’t like sitting in the window seat.
Amazing place and using sustainability made it even more beautiful. I love the idea of using sustainability in older homes, especially when you can use the materials on hand. Putting hard work into the home makes it shine and show the beauty within
So glad one in the Blue Mountain's was built.
I love the Blue Mountain's.
So many hidden gem's.
This was an original worker's cottages that was rebuilt and the finished product is one of the best I've seen.
If only I could afford to buy.....
This is so stunning. The simplicity is perfect and calming. Who needs artwork around with a window view like that.
This is an extremely well designed home.I could live there full time.
You can tell you are in for a treat when you are facing that front door!! Even through my screen I was able to sense the love that went into making it. And as for the rest of the apartment, I'll repeat what everyone else has already stated: fantastic color and material palette, superb carpentry work and exemplary use of space. And a special nod to that opulent bathroom indeed.
It’s so good how thoughtful all aspects of your home is. Still charming and elegant and peaceful. Wow what a view
Amazing transformation and so cozy. Perfect for the setting
Umm how come no one is talking about how beautiful that projector is :O
What a perfect getaway from the rush of the city
lovely!
One simple word for this project: perfection 👏🏻
Or in other words: reduced to the absolute maximum
seen so many videos but this one is particularly memorable - love the sustainability and beauty of this cottage, wonderful job!
The design, interior and interior of the house are excellent. I feel like I got a glimpse of the pioneering spirit of America. It's a very beautiful house with a washing machine stored outside and a stove installed.
There is literally nothing I would change about this. It's perfect.
I cant express how satisfying it is to me to see someone remove space from a home instead of add it.
What a dream house ! The attention to details, functionality and the way it frames the beautiful suroundings in a variety of ways are outstanding.
What an amazing result. And such a magnificent location from the craziness of the city.
I am in love with every detail in this beautiful space! The colour palate, the space planning, the tiling work and the simplicity of the furniture all work together to make the space very stylish but calming and cosy as well.
Watching this video brings me peace
This is beautiful! It's tiny yet feels luxurious. I think the high ceilings are such a great choice, it doesn't feel cramped because there's so much natural light. I love that they tried to reuse/recycle as much as they could from the old building.
Great in design, color, and material. Lovely they used the original building. Love this one!
I like that you returned to the original size rather than extending.
Gorgeous ! I see you got a lot of negative comments but I disagree. I think you did a beautiful job without infringing on anyone else. Bravo to you.Regards from Montreal Canada.🇨🇦👍🙏❤️
That matte gray tile is gorgeous.
Windows truly are framed views of natures' artistic masterpieces.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I love the Blue mountains, my parents had a cabin there when we were young. I love what you've done Stewart, a really inspiring and sustainable build.
Beautiful, practical and thoughtful design. I guess I know who to look up if I'm lucky enough to build up here!
NTS...you just nailed it. Again.
The clever, beautiful and sustainable solutions and designs we're introduced to on this channel, are stunning! 🏆
Finally a small space that makes sense... none of this double use spaces that take time and get annoying to convert....beautiful
I love the view... like a ready made picture frame which changes everday
If everyone did this to every old building in any given country, better yet the world, earth would be a Beautiful Place!! ✌🏻
The view from the large window is everything!!!!
I love everything on this channel. For my personal tastes this “home” / “retreat cabin” totally rocked my socks! I loved every bit of it! Thank you for sharing!
How did I miss this episode? It's a perfectly executed project. Ranks amongst my favourites on this channel.
What a gem. Love it.
WHAT A PLACE !
more than beautiful! Thanks for featuring!!! ❤
This may be one of my favourites!
one of the best on the channel
This is the most gorgeous place I have ever laid my eyes on! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING
Even though this is a retreat it feels really livable. Good job. Beautiful home is an incredible location.
Very beautiful!
One of the best. In my top ten featured on this channel. Also delightful to hear the architect talk about his home without an overuse of the same phrases: materiality, space, etc. Also liked his emphasis of a comfortable couch. The kitchen design is impeccable and I love the cross ventilation in the bedroom.
The design is amazing - so much storage space and it doesn't feel cramped at all. Love the colours and use of the natural materials.
I've watched almost every video of NVT never fell deeply on one design until this one. Every detail is very satisfying especially knowing most of the materials are restored from the old house. And the design wow. This is the type of home that could be sustain at least 20years without any renovation
My only drawback is I need a fridge in my kitchen tho😂
@baguette He said a "Fisher & Paykel Drawer Fridge", often used in small apartment design. Didn't know this style existed. F&P is a New Zealand originated whitegoods brand, very design focused.
This house has 1 billion dollars value view. Jaw-dropping.
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Nice looking Reno. I am surprised that the walls remained uninsulated. Blackheath gets very cold.
I mean, I never care so much about the sponsors... but... OMG THAT PROJECTOR IS ALL I WANT!
And about the house, it is perfectly done. Beutiful, looks calming and productive at the same time. Definitely, a place I would enjoy. KUDOS to the architect/client/builder!
This guy must be the soul of any party.
This place is just gorgeous! One of my favourites featured on the channel so far 🤩
The black color makes those timber grow like gold
This is what people generally should tend to do - use what already exists, as It's a hidden value, respect and convert it. Not only in architecture. Great job.
there are no words. just beautiful
This one was very comfy feeling!! Probably one of my favorite in recent NTS episodes. Also this projector is sick!