NEVER TOO SMALL: Japanese Inspired Sydney Terrace House, 47sqm/506sqft
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Drawing inspiration from Japanese temples and hidden gardens, architect Jennifer McMaster of TRIAS transformed this small, dark, run-down Sydney terrace house into a peaceful, refined and personalised retreat for her creative clients and their beloved pets. McMaster’s redesign centred on opening up the lower level and introducing a central interior courtyard, creating a light-filled, green space around which to dine, work, live and unwind, with the upper level converted into an open plan bedroom-bathroom suite. The house is filled with personalised touches, from the hand made terracotta floor tiles to the custom-designed furniture like the sofa, dining table, and daybed. A unique L-shaped bench doubles as a bookshelf, seating, and a step into the elevated kitchen area. Through the reimagining of this heritage space, Hidden Garden House illustrates the potential that lives all around us.
Ep. 171
Project Name: Hidden Garden House
Architect: www.trias.com.au/
Owner: Laura Butler mennt.com.au/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Rotational Flow & Deep Water by Adi Goldstein from Artlist.io - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
The design is gorgeous. My only complaint is that there is not a single truly comfortable place to sit.
And access to an upper garden. And I’d probably be sitting in the bed all the time, just because everything else seems like museum seating. But it is lovely & seems designed to fit their lifestyle & aesthetic. It also seems really easy to clean & maintain. The natural lighting is beautiful.
My thoughts exactly. As I was watching I was looking for comfortable places to sit or lounge and read a book or watch a movie, and the bed is the only place I came up with.
seeing the focus on the record player, I would say that some people prefer to optimize for listening to music and dancing 🙂
@@couscous7arthat would be me!
Yeah, that couch just seems so uncomfortable for people although it looks like prime furniture for being a cat
Always, always have a stair rail no matter how unaesthetic. Just one slip, one time, can lead to long-term injury or worse. This is especially important at night, when not feeling well, or when carrying items up and down. I have caught myself twice on the rail over the years and prevented a potentially nasty fall. Sorry for the downer...not my intention but wanted to mention an important safety hazard. Overall, though the design is wonderful, bright, airy and peaceful.
Agreed. The house is stunning but the lack of a hand rail in the stairwell makes me itchy lol
I noticed the lack of stairway handrail too. I'm not even old. In my 30s. But I immediately noticed it and it made me feel uncomfortable.
They don’t care about security,they now only care about building houses to take pictures for social mídia
I completely agree. I like carpet on stairs too.
Not a pensioners cottage
While I love the garden, the many windows, the warmth of the wood - and I get that this is minimal, it also feels really sterile. There isn't a comfortable place in that house sit and relax or gather with friends, everything is on a hard surface with minimal cushioning and comfort. This really doesn't feel homey or cozy, it's a bit austere for my taste.
I totally agree, this isn't a home, this is more like a holiday rental u stay in for max a week
Good God thank you for saying this. This home weirdly is austere but the design choices feels indulgent. The already small house, with so many structural compromises with space, now adds a decorative garden inside? Although nice it feels incredibly awkward. More a nod to over design over reality of utilizing the available space.
They also lost the deck. Who cares if it was "overlooked" by neighbours? A. You live in a city, pretty much every terrace and every balcony is "overlooked" by neighbours and B. there are ways to give it more privacy. This is a second home to wealthy people or a short time rental. Less wealthy people would not have so much wasted space and more storage.
Agreed. It feels like it's been created for an architect's journal photoshoot rather than a home for people to live in (and I say that as someone who initially trained as an architect). I've no idea why you would choose to make a usable outdoor terrace unusable, when there are multiple beautiful & cost-effective ways to deal with privacy/overlooking issues which would have kept it a usable space.; and then pay to add an expensive pseudo indoor 'garden' that's also unusable (that glazing & joinery system would not have been cheap), esp on such a tight floorplan 🤷♂. It's a hard no from me.
I was thinking the same. What i love the most is the abundance of natural light, the inside garden, and the brass. But I was thinking that it looks more like a café than a home. Absolutely beautiful though.
I also notice that Western homes tend to look a lot less lived in than others, especially the Japanese homes which always look very lived in. I like the lived-in look of the Japanese homes and others, as it gives a very good insight into how one would actually live in a home that size.
no microwave. no toaster. tiny fridge. one uncomfortable and bulky sofa. a bathroom sink with no ledge. no fly screens.…. do these people actually live here??
Most people definitely live without a toaster and a microwave. I never eat toasts, prefer my bread fresh, and now without a microwave. Not really needed either of those. Fridge is counter tall, it is fine.
Gorgeous but that sofa looks so uncomfortable
Probably a sofa/bed
@@wp9087 Of course you mean the cat, right? But judging from your content, I suspect not
The most comfortable furniture pieces typically look uncomfortable.
@@philiq18 too small to lie down on. Don't you lie down and watch tv sometimes? That's a two seater. Meaning a one seater really. Three seaters can seat two people comfortably
@@LaurenPlitUK there's no TV in the space. They seem to live a very minimalist life.
it's nice, but the improvements in my opinion did not increase livability of this place enough to justify the work and resources spent on redesigning the house.
That slab of rock in the dining space is beautiful
I agree. It’s such a little thing and yet my eye immediately was drawn to it almost to the exclusion of all else. It was captivating.
Until you stub your toe on it.
@@annieway35 you’re right, we should build homes without steps. Let people hop.
I really did not feel very welcomed to this home. It felt hard and brittle to me. It is really pretty, but trying to imagine myself living there was not pleasant. I felt like so much space was wasted. I do love the simplicity, the minimalism. Especially in the kitchen cabinet / appliances. The stairs felt dangerous and confining. :(
I would have swapped the daybed and the dining table: imagine eating in front of that ornamental courtyard! beautiful! And, to be honest, the couches don't look comfortable enough...
The couch looks more like a daybed.
@@namebrandmason even more useless, imho. what's the purpose of a daybed? you would end up using it like a couch. a proper convertible and comfortable couch would do the trick for guests
Totally agree. Daybed is a useless space in what is a tiny house.
Beautifully realised project and I am glad that it works well for the home owners.
But the lack of accessible outdoor space would not work for me personally. Although there are views and openings to outdoor areas, you can’t actually go outside(?).
There also seems a lot of wasted space downstairs… between the lounge and dining spaces, and the walkway to the kitchen.
If this was my space I would look at lessening the indoor space downstairs and make it work harder to give a larger, more accessible outdoor space (“less house, more garden”) instead of just a small light well and a garden roof that only your neighbours will be able to fully appreciate.
I absolutely love this house, especially the internal courtyard garden, which brings in diffused lighting to an otherwise long and narrow dwelling. What I personally cannot accept is having to sacrifice a standard size refrigerator just so the designer can achieve a 'horizontal' aesthetics for the kitchen cabinets.
Form before Function. It looks beautifull and amazing.
But it will take some anally retentive will power to keep true to the look.
I guess it’s down to how often they eat out and how often they shop. I agree about the courtyard, it’s perfect and is fundamental to thedesign.
I must admit that I'm curious how much light the home gets when the tree's leaves are out. But maybe that's preferable during the summer heat.
Have to admit that super small sink in the kitchen made me kind of nervous. You couldn’t even wash a large pot in it. I guess cooking isn’t a priority.
Yes, some of the details in the house are so glaringly impractical that it throws off the design of the house. A minifridge anywhere but a college dorm or a hotel room is just ridiculous.
Definitely thought provoking. It definitely is tranquil and peaceful. And light filled. But it has an austerity that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Is it only me?
Unfortunately, the architects converted a small family-friendly home into a minimalistic art gallery.
Personally, I would have foregone the hidden garden for a skylight and placed the dining table under for natural light.
Taking a shower with this natural light and the view of this hanging garden is a privilege. Having brought a garden into the middle of the house, made everything very bright and cozy, despite the minimalist design.There was only one bathroom missing on the ground floor.
Agree! 💯💯👆👆👍👍👏👏
hmm, the old hardwood floors were so beautiful, and disagree that the old staircase cut the old bottom floor in half, id say that the new staircase and laundry actually create a more narrow feeling to the house. Is the upstairs garden just not useable space?
I think it’s a green roof? Not necessarily useable in that you can walk around on it, or even really access it in any way; but it does help cool the house down and maintain a more even temperature throughout the year, providing your living somewhere with a somewhat temperate environment; snow probably wouldn’t work that well.
@@lord0jackostar how are you supposed to maintain the garden up there without access? plants are alive and the space could change in unpredictable ways without the occasional intervention
@@paulabunions, it’s usually planned to not need much input. So a wild garden essentially; plants that can handle being largely left to their own devices, watered by the rain mostly, and nothing that’s going to grow too big or too overgrown. Native plants are a favorite, succulents and small shrubs work really well, you can also use low ground covers like clover.
@@lord0jackostar ohh ok interesting! could be useful for the weather in sydney
THIS IS THE TYPOE OF DESIGN I LIVE FOR! That center garden is essential for bringing in much needed natural light to the space. A truly lovely home!
This is the first time I cannot imagine living in the apartment/house. It's very plain. There is nothing on the walls so it feels empty, the fridge is tiny, there is no comfortable place to sit, the day bed seems useless to me and looks like it's there only to make the space look less empty. The garden is nice but I haven't seen any entrance to the upper garden which is a shame. The dining area is also nice but I feel like it's rarely used for actual dining because the kitchen looks way to empty for actual cooking. All in all the house feel like it's setup for sleeping and hygiene and you are meant to spend your time elsewhere. Also please buy stuff for the cat, they must be so bored.
totally agree and i didn't even think about this space in regards to the animals! that cat needs a climbing tree or something at the very least
They have a million restaurants on their doorsteps. Given that she’s a ceramicist, she might want to concentrate on work.
Whenever I watch a video like this, I'm hoping to see where they place cat stuff (litter box, tree, toys) to give me an idea for our house renovation but each and every time I just get disappointed because they don't show what they've done for their cats.
Minimalism
They said in the video that it's not for you😂
Gorgeous!! I cannot imagine the creative salaries needed for this renovation let alone this location in Sydney ... 😲
One of the best examples of a subtle dialogue occurring within a space I’ve seen on this channel in a while.
From the ornamental garden, textures and materials, the design and customization. Congrats to all involved, wonderfully done. One of my new favourites.
When I saw this property on the other video about how they live, I loved it! Laura seems lovely and what she said makes sense, but seeing the original wooden floors, staircase and spacious floor plan, I’m really finding it hard to understand how this is an improvement. They lost an outside space and have to access it through a window now! I think they could have easily added a grate or partially glazed the garden below to allow them to access the upper garden. It may have been overlooked but it is still overlooked whether you go out through a door or window! And I would feel far more vulnerable sitting by the open front door to there street.
I feel like the old staircase was a light and airy solution and a historical feature…
Every inch has been so well considered and designed to perfection. I congratulate the designers and owners on making a dark, damp old home, look modern, bright, and functional. The timber used is outstanding. As a minimalist myself, this would be a dream home …but, I’d add lots of indoor plants, and, as everyone has mentioned, a VERY comfy couch!
designed to perfection, but comfort to devastation. Also it's so dead..
What design? It's literally sterile like a hospital. Hospitals are actually MORE decorated than this home.
I‘m used to having entry ways so I‘m not a big fan of that immediate step into the living room, I also prefer my living room more private. So I think I would’ve switched the living room to where the kitchen is and either put the kitchen at the front or where the dining table is.
ooh.. many people like the kitchen to be more private though because it tends to be messier. interesting.. but yes i dont like people see me when i'm in the living room too..
Nicely done but I always wonder at these separate toilets built without a small basin to wash hands. Also, that sofa looks very uncomfortable.
I know Square edges look clean, but living in a place with square Edge Furnitures... when you hit your hip on one of those things... it is a pain I can't even describe.🖤
Moving the stairs & adding the inner courtyard made an enormous difference. The long bench that turns into the kitchen floor adds cohesiveness, & that stone step is lovely. The washing machine really belongs upstairs in the bathroom for convenience & efficiency. The upper deck is also underutilized; I'd've liked to see a clothesline & some potted herbs at least. Just because it's not an ideal lounging spot doesn't mean it should be written off.
The understairs space is a missed opportunity; some open shelving with the chosen wood would have balanced out the dining table. I wonder if the courtyard windows could be switched for some that folded back completely? The kitchen works well visually but is a bit lean on functionality for a primary home.
Overall I like the bones. The aesthetics strike me as unpleasantly austere rather serene, but that's a matter of taste and could mostly be addressed with different furniture & decor.
My sister lives in a suburb nearby. It's busy and colourful outside... can understand the peace that comes with a less busy space.
Beautiful serene calm home! Love the golden white tones , it’s so soft and calming. Lucky cat! 😊
"Don't judge the book by its cover" is the exact phrase for this magnificent simple elegant house...no one can say it's beauty from just seeing it's PINK ROUGH UNEVEN outer face....really love this house...( probably I would change the front colour, and it's appearance...) but inside it's perfect
Unusual to see an internal garden - I like it!
this is truly a beautiful home. I absolutely love the block used as a step. I would have to improve on the kitchen to survive there (not nearly enough bench space), but that could easily be done by using the space now dedicated to a day bed, and putting a narrow counter there.
I do note, however, that in classic NTS fashion, there is really no comfortable seating. That sofa looks deadly (a 90 degree angled back, and with no cushions); nor does the dining bench look terribly comfortable for other than a quick meal.
I like the small garden. It allows for separation of space (so it doesn’t feel like you’re cooking in the living room, which often results in these small homes), but without chopping it up with doors and walls.
The overall look is stunning. I love the wood, the hidden garden works well in so many ways. On the other hand, it feels more like an art gallery space (without art!) than a home. The couch and daybed both look uncomfortable even as they look nice. I don't understand getting rid of the deck completely. Just a just to get out there for a bit now and then is worth it. Otherwise there is no outdoor space at all. And how do you get out to work on that roof garden? The bathroom is the one letdown - it is plain to a point of sadness, and too large for no purpose. So while I love the look of the place, I can't imagine living there.
The bathroom sink looks ridiculous. Some of the design elements are simply trying too hard.
That indoor garden looks so magical! It's like your own special secret. Beautiful home!!
I appreciate the amount of light through the windows, the Victorian ash flooring and ceramic tiles. The highlights for me are the outer front door painted blue and the private ornamental garden.
Otherwise there are minimal elements of comfort. The bathroom looks incomplete. The daybed is more of an upholstered bench which offers a small amount of comfort.
The custom made sofa does not look inviting, perhaps it feels more comfortable than it looks.
I do not describe this home as cosy but it certainly fits the adjective of streamlined.
The design style vibe is minimalist Scandi. Each to their own.
I like how easy this place is - easy to live, easy to move about and easy to clean. Plus it's such a serene space you wouldn't know how close you are to the busy streets of downtown Sydney. Love.
It’s a minimalist home, which I am definitely not. And, I love to cook… I think I would struggle a lot in that house.
I love that they worked all the construction elements into basically two colors--off white and the wood tone. Even the furniture blends in. However, I'm dying to hang some huge colorful works of art on the walls.
A great interior designer knows that acoustics are as important for the energy of a space as visual aspects. Trying to have a conversation in the house would feel like you're in a train station.
A rug suspended from the wall behind the couch and in the hall would make a world of difference
A rug would also add a splash of colour that is sorely lacking.
am i the only one who thinks it would helpful to know the prices or the price range of renovations and designs etc? naturally price would change per location etc but it helps put things in perspective
I'm guessing pretty crazy expensive.
While looks nice, it feels so clean and minimalistic.. alot of appartments on this youtube acc seem minimalistic and barren. Do people not live in them????
Stunning! Minimalist ~ stylish ~ comfortable ~ airy ~ bright. One of my faves ❤️⭐️
This is brilliant. One of my favorites in a long time!
Really need the white colour internally. The house feels like a cupboard. I wonder if that's how it really is or do the occupants live differently.
I've never seen a brass countertop before and the way it folds into the sink... I'm obsessed.
I think they made the best they can with the house. In my case,I would have loved to have a seating area in the mini garden or just a more comfortable couch in the living room or maybe two another seats for my visits/company.
What a beautiful space! Calm and warm and de-light-ful. I especially loved the tiling throughout.
It's beautiful. Bright, minimal, functional, yet warm and has a timeless earthly beauty to it.
Would move in , in a heartbeat. Stunning. Simple, functional with great use of high quality materials designed to age so well. The use of the limited space is so clever and functional. Excellent! Another fantastic property on the channel. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home.
What a beautiful airy and serene space. This perfectly captures how to live elegantly in a small space. ❤❤❤
So many aspects of this home remind me of holidays in Japan especially the internal garden. Looking at the outside you would never believe that a whole other world lies behind its facade. The timber is beautiful.
I love it! It's calm and gives the feeling of spaciousness. I find I need that kind of roominess. The wood color is especially pleasing. Thanks
love the whole place - doesn’t feel too uncomfortable imo! so simple and clean - the bench wrapping around to become a step is such a great idea
I loved that with every Australian house, they acknowledge the who the owners of the land are, a much needed detailed and so heart warming!
what a beautiful calming space. I love the integration of greenery into the kitchen/dining space as well.
this is one of my favorite apartments from this channel the wood is so warm and cozy and the garden courtyard is everything i could smell all that timber and grass from here
Truly beautiful. That courtyard makes me emotional! What a treat.
It's a beautifully designed minimalist house. I especially love the passageway with natural light and a bench overlooking the indoor garden. 😊
Absolutely gorgeous. Love the timber and the green room!
Simplicity and elegance combined. Designed for the client and so some things that I would be missing have no consequence.
For example, I might have used steps as additional storage drawers and opted for a larger fridge and top cabinets in the kitchen. I didn't see a door to shower. The cat is soooo cute!
Beautiful, with light and space…I love it.
I like that all my toilet plops could be heard all over the house
It's not a house for visitors or parties is it? Imagine people needing to navigate the stairs up to the bedroom to use the toilet, especially after a few drinks.
Your home exudes instant charm and warmth. 🏡💖
I am amaze on how you can renew and provide a new chapter to an existing building, saving their original fachada but improving the inside, I really loved how was used the void and place a courtyard that illuminate the project, removing the necessity to use any artificial light at the day. Also the way that each storage furniture is invisible to the eye, provides a clean surface and it looks really quite and warm.
Love this house, spot on! It is functional and liveable. The handmade tiles surrounding the courtyard are a great idea.
Fabulous! So calm and peaceful. And brilliantly practical too!!
Beautiful garden. Love the tone and style
The design is really serene and doing so much with so little, this is amazing
Just so calm and lovely.
Gorgeous home! What great use of space, utilizing the natural light.
Super cool, if your hardly ever at home its a perfect place
Serious renovation and joinery work to that house. The simplicity and workmanship is first class❤
Fantastic, well balanced, detailled and tactile. A great place to come home to.
The lady describing was so eloquent and articulate.
That wood is the perfect blend of yellow/gold/orange/brown, and gives so much warmth!
Such a wonderful design for small space house!
Superb! Absolutely stunning architecture. Bringing the outdoors inside with that courtyard is a beautiful masterstroke. I also liked seeing the cat. Lol 🐈
Love the simplicity ❤
what a beautiful, elegant home
No handrails. How did that pass council safety regulations? NSW requires at least one for a staircase wider than 1000mm. Life can change dramatically in a short time- they'll be stuffed if either of them sprain an ankle or develop mobility issues. This place is built for young, fit people only. Extremely unwelcoming.
Loved the internal garden ❤. A beautiful design. Great work on detals and also beautiful incorporation of ceramic art
Such a beautiful space
Beautiful and minimal!
it's a struggle how every time i watch an NTS video, my top 10 list gets rearranged. the brass countertop was divine TT i loved how seamless it was TT not to mention the garden TT OH, AND THE BATHROOM TOO TT i love this house so much. it really works with the space and it doesn't seem forced or uncomfy. because the design was so well though out, it isn't even glaring how small the space is. TT i envy it so much. it's so brilliant. (oh! even the windows were perfect!!!)
Such a unique, clean take. Love it.
I like how he uses that small patio to illuminate the spaces, I feel that it is the element that stands out the most in the house
Beautiful space to live, calm and serene.
Wow, I love this. It's so beautiful! It's so calming and the natural light flows in so peacefully. I could really see myself living there, would only add a bath.
This space is so calming and the lack of clutter, I imagine, would totally lead to a calm and clear mind. Of course I love the color and material palette. I would live here in a heartbeat if there were a gooshier couch.
my only changes would be a full size fridge, comfortable couch, and disco ball where the stereo set up is
Beautiful place. I love the long bench with its many possibilities. Good big bathroom sink where you can actually clean things without splashing around.
I love how simless this is. For me the best example how wood can unite all rooms. I can't pinpoint why it all looks inviting and not boring even with it being ONE color.
beautiful, i love it, everything you need, it looks like a wonderful place.
I've seen this from the other channel and it's as calming and beautiful as I remember. I'm just not keen on the brass and the sofa part. Anyway, the place looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this space.
I've met Laura before and she is such a wonderful person!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Everything is on point. So cool!!
This is beautiful!
So beautiful and calm!😍
Incredibly beautiful
Spectacular!!!! I would not change a thing!
I love it! It seems so inviting and couy! I feel like I could sit at every spot and relax!
One of my favorite designs!
Beautifullu calming space ❤
Really briliant idea and beautifully presented.