Welcome to our new home! We are excited! Hit me up with all your small space living storage ideas ❤ 📦

@holographictheory1501

Жыл бұрын

I really like some of the super thin storage solutions from IKEA! They have a number of very nice things that are less than 5" in width - for example, the STALL shoe cabinet. It helped us get storage and the illusion of a full piece of furniture in very tight spaces. Notably, we have a small wall that two doors open into, but it fit the STALL perfectly without affecting the doors, which made the space feel less awkward and more intentional.

@rwest2424

Жыл бұрын

Need to see how you use the vertical space! Our condo has high ceilings too and not sure yet how to store things. I’d say add your dresser to the den closet for more storage 😊

🏠 I love your positive attitude about looking as the move as an opportunity instead of an inconvenience. Can’t wait to see what you do to make this space your own!

I love the kitchen backsplash. For bedroom storage without a dresser, get a bed with built in drawers on each side or nightstands with multiple drawers to use for underwear and pajamas.

🏠 Great space Christina! You can try to put your dresser inside one of the wardrobes and see if you can still hang shorter things on top and the long ones on the side of the dresser, I did that before. 😘

@sashalexia

Жыл бұрын

Yup, I was about to suggest that. I have the 3-drawer MALM dresser from IKEA in our ONLY closet in our little condo. I desperately need to do a purge because it’s slightly overflowing but it’s a great solution. We somehow even have towels & bedding in that little closet. 🤔🪄🎩

@natatatt

Жыл бұрын

Suggested the same in another comment. Downside is losing vertical space for hanging things like dresses, but that's okay.

@JK21116

Жыл бұрын

this is a great idea! And if the dresser seems to large she can buy a different one that fits in the space a bit better... the pants that are on heavy rotation can be hung instead of folded :) -- any heavily used items can be folded on top of the dresser as well!

As someone who also has a laundry closet that I want to make the most of- most helpful thing yet has been magnetic shelves/bins that stick to the side of the washer/dryer and we can put cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc

When I couldn't fit a dresser, I got a short 3 tier shoe rack and used it as shelving to put folded clothes on with baskets for things like socks. I just tucked it in the bottom of my closet. Some of them stack which may help you maximize vertical space!

Yes to renting! My husband and I have similar reasons for continuing to rent - it means we can live in a inner-city suburb (in Melbourne, Australia), a location that would be too costly to buy in. I also like not having the baggage of a huge loan and hidden expenses! We can rent and have enough leftover to invest in other ways. Thank you for your comments - they’re a breath of fresh air compared to the ‘property is king’ mentality here.

Congratulations on your new place. Having laundry in your home is such a blessing. I give thanks all the time for not having to haul my laundry to the laundry mat. The floor to ceiling windows are going to be incredible, especially in the winter when it’s so grey. The natural light will help a lot. 🏠

Living and coming from Germany, I really love the built in closets in your apartment. So smart! I always hate to move with the big chunky closets from flat to flat. And woooow the view and the light? So awesome!❤

Hot tip for maximizing kitchen storage. If you have adjustable shelves, get extra shelves cut to size at your local Home Depot and get the little shelf pegs. Then adjust each shelf height to perfectly fit what’s on it. I’ve literally doubled my kitchen storage in almost every place I’ve lived for a minimal investment.

@Yahnellie

Жыл бұрын

Pro tip: You can ask your landlord to provide you extras, they usually have them and are willing to let you utilize them while you reside there! At least we did where I worked!

The floor to ceiling windows are amazing and changes everything! Wishing you happiness in your beautiful new appartement!

Your wall opposite the kitchen would be ideal for cabinetry. Full wall storage (think pantry and/or overflow bathroom and bedroom storage) or lower drawer units and a counter that could be your coffee station.

@JK21116

Жыл бұрын

Depending on how much she entertains she can also instal a floating bar area! And storage over that.

🏡 your new apartment is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the furnished tour and eventually meet the new family member! 🐶 ❤

🏡 Love the home tour, Christina! I also appreciate how you didn’t shy away from talking about how gentrification is the cause of your move. I hope you love your new place for years to come and can’t wait to see it come together!

Looks so fresh and clean, the windows are spectacular 😊

I cannot wait to see how you fit everything! We sold our house 2 years ago to move to a better school district for my son. We have been renting the downstairs of a duplex and I’m so scared to decorate because I don’t want fill it too much. The move is actually why I started following you because I knew I needed to work on a minimalist-ish lifestyle to go from a whole house to a duplex lol. I can’t wait to see more of your apartment!!!

Put a rolling rack in your den/office for wardrobe storage. Sort of an expanded closet. Congrats on the new place, that natural light begs for lots of plants! Living in DC, I would love a balcony (for more plants).

Awesome apartment, thanks for sharing! I've lived in a lot of small spaces over the years, and my solution to no dresser is just less clothes. I hang pretty much everything up in my small closet space, and put underwear and such in fabric bins on the shelf above. You can also put a shallow bin or two BELOW the hanging clothes, and even stack them below the shirts section. Good luck!

Love it. I just moved from the “unicorn” rental in NYC (huge terrace, large bedroom, fully renovated, amazing east facing city views, plenty of closet space and in unit washer/dryer) to a mid century purchased large studio due to too high rent increases. With no more personal laundry, outdoor space or separate bedroom, I’m still mourning the loss but got to stay in my preferred neighborhood near the park and kept similar views and lighting. We make the best choices at the time and hopefully enjoy the change. Your new space is beautiful!

Love it! We have a similar small laundry space and got a rack for the back of the door to put our detergent, etc., and found it works great! It has four small narrow baskets, so it has plenty of room for the essentials We got it off of Amazon. Also, we tried putting stuff on the top of the machine, but it tends to move backwards a lot as the machine runs. Can't wait to see it furnished!

We live in an apartment/condo north of Toronto. My storage solution (instead of a dresser) was to slide a slim set of shelves into the closet & use that instead of dresser. And I definitely use the space below the hanging clothing as best as possible. Above the hanging clothing, I have a shelf & use that shelf for linens & out of season clothing in a box. Also, for shoes, I use a shoe storage solution that hooks over the door to make use of space inside the door of closet (and if you want, it could be used for things other than shoes).

I have an over the toilet stand with glass shelves from Home Depot and it feels so much classier and looks so much nicer than wire/metal. I store all of my towels on hooks on the back of the door rather than folded. I think they take up less space that way and then you have the shelf space for something else. That nook in the kitchen looks like a great spot for some kind of storage piece. Either a really lovely buffet table or something similar (super tall shelves with bins?). You can hide linens, out of season clothes, extra dishes, pantry items, blankes, etc in there. Your new living room looks a bit bigger so perhaps get an ottoman with storage? Think outside the box with your vertical space! I had a cousin who lived in a 250 sq foot studio and she put an Ikea wardrobe on top of her fridge to store out of season clothes. You might not have a linen closet - but can you store the linens in all that kitchen space? Best of luck! Can't wait to see more!

Hi Christina! Thanks for posting, it would be great to see how you have worked this space now, especially how the kitchen space is working and your wardrobe space. It’s very useful to see and love the aesthetic of your videos, very calming ❤

What a nice new apartment and this video is just beautifully filmed. When I lived in a place that had a tiny bedroom and couldn't fed a dresser, I used an over the door hanging plastic clear shoe rack. I didn't use it for shoes I used it for everything else belts, Socks, gloves et cetera. It was tacky looking but you couldn't see it if the door was open against the wall. It was very easy to use and stay organized. Another option is a tiny narrow corner room triangular tall shelf. Not sure how you'd find one but they are a nice looking piece of furniture and allow you to walk around the corner of your bed without bumping it. Hope that helps

@janeb3024

Жыл бұрын

When store bought furniture doesn't work, find a good carpenter. Yes, it costs more but it is a splurge worth making!

Laundry room wall hung cabinets were a life saver for storage in my previous living situation.

🏠I loved this tour! I’ve always been curious what it’s like to live in the city. I’m a country girl on 2 acres living in a 3,000 sq ft house. Like anything, there have to be perks, and disadvantages to both ways of life. I have recently found I want to live a more minimalist lifestyle (thanks to your channel). Can’t wait to watch more content. Hope you enjoy creating a home in your new space!

🏡 Your video is super relatable. I think something similar may happen with my building soon. I hope you are loving your new space and beginning to settle in. I’m sending good vibes and happy energy your way! ✨

Congratulations!! WOW that natural light coupled with the high ceilings is posh. Enjoy Bella

Living in Toronto I can appreciate how much of a win this is... good for you! Amazing find and what a cool new chapter to start. All the best!

I love your new space! It's shiny and new and the natural light is wonderful. Have you considered making a video on sharing living expenses, budgeting, who pays what.

🏠 I cannot wait to see your new home come together. Tis new place is so bright and beautiful!

Congratulations on your new home! Enjoy the light. I am happy for you.

Very cute. Tons of light - tiny closets. Congrats you found a place!

We have a bedroom just wide enough for our bed and we put lintils - the square open box style, like a mounted cube, instead of bedside tables. We also had beautiful light fittings wired in, as we love to read in bed. Then we put higher shelving on both sides, for sweaters and jeans, anything foldable. Thanks so much for the tour; my husband did grad school there (we’re Australian) and he gets so misty and sentimental about Canada. He loved seeing this.

Stunning view! Thanks its great to get the full tour before furnishing.🏡

I’ve lived in a tiny apartment very similar to this for 3 years and I love it

I've been living in apartment after apartment with a bedroom to small for a dresser, so I got myself the Ikea NORDLI storage bed, and it's now my favorite piece of furniture I own

I agree with the lift up bed for linens, as for the dresser, we put it in the center of the closet so we could open and close the drawers (we had to remove the door and put it back to do so), then we raised the bar a touch so shirts, folded pants etc would fit and long dresses to either side as the dresser did not take the entire width of the closet.

🏡. We have a raised queen bed with drawers all around underneath. The headboard serves as a nightstand/bedside table.

Aw I'm happy for you!! Price of rentals in our big Canadian cities are just wild, I'm glad you guys found a little slice of home. 💚

@_inflection3209

Жыл бұрын

Also my storage solutions are those plastic hanging over the door shoe organizers I use them for my plethora of band T's and tank tops .

🏘️ congratulations!! It will be fun making it yours and who doesn't love a fresh start!! 🎉

I love your new apartment! The light is wonderful. I know you will make it your own in no time! Congratulations!

I just moved… to a larger place than I had before which is fun. But, my favorite part? Laundry in the house so no more walking down the hall to the laundry room and loading money onto the app to pay for laundry! Seriously, it’s heavenly. Lol

Lovely apartment! I'm a Torontonian living in Brittany, France, but when I lived in apartments in TO, I used a three bin metal unit on wheels inside my closet for extra space. 30 odd years later, my son used it in his apartment in Brittany while he was away at school! It was bought at a storage unit store at Royal York and Dundas in Etobicoke (not sure if it's still there). We have also put drawer units into our closet in our house in Toronto, which worked well. Now I live in a house with no closets whatsoever, so chests of drawers and armoires are what we use.

Love the tour! It's a pretty apartment! I would put freestanding bookshelves in the closets to store more clothes and other items (not just books) so you can see them (versus being in boxes or other containers).

Re: over the toilet shelf. DONT buy one of the ones that is a solid free standing system that goes against the wall. It visually breaks up the small space. Go with something that either has a lower profile metal look or floating shelves

Woo! So exciting! 🥳 What’s funny is that when I first started following your channel, I thought it was funny how your apartment looked so much like an apartment I lived in at Bathurst & St.Clair many moons ago. And now that you’ve moved, your new place is so similar to our downtown condo, but our place is even smaller. Floor-to-ceiling windows make all the difference. 😮😂 I’m so excited for you guys and can’t wait to see it all furnished. ❤🏠😉

Congrats! Really stunning place 🏠

i haven't had a dresser since my childhood, everything hangs! (also, you may temporarily keep your dresser on that blank wall across from the kitchen. maybe dress it up with mirror like a "console")

Thanks for the tour. Will be fun to see it furnished. Love all the light from the big windows🏠

Lovely place. In your closet, get a hanging rod. It hooks on the top rail so you have a lower rod for pants!! Shirts/blazers up top!!

I love the light! I would suggest using a dresser as a tv stand for more clothes storage.

So happy for you. I wish you a beautiful future in your new space.

What a cute space! 🏠 I feel your pain with having to leave a place that you love. I was renting in a co-op building and the board decided they didn’t want renters anymore, so I had to move. I was gutted as I absolutely loved that place and would probably still be living there 5 years later

Great video - reminded me of my tiny Brooklyn apartment years ago. If you haven't purchased a bed yet, get one with drawers underneath. It is much nicer than those wardrobe or shoe bags people keep under their beds. I love your view!

🏡congratulations on the new apartment. It might be smaller than your old place but the light is incredible. I’m originally from Toronto and the current rental prices amaze me. My Mom’s condo is near Yonge & Sheppard and the current rental prices are unbelievable. I’m looking forward to seeing how you furnish your apartment.

@Christinamychas

Жыл бұрын

It’s wild - they went up like 20% since 2022 😫

Wow eight years of coin laundry your my super hero. Washer broke had to do coin laundry for a day. Eight years that’s impressive!

We also had to lose the dressers in our new home. I purchased a bed from the an under bed wardrobe. There are six drawers on each side, so my husband and I can fit everything!!!

Loved this! I would put another rack in the closet (either tension or one with it's own legs) for some extra room, that's what I do with my lack of dresser room in my bedroom (all the undies and socks go in the bedside table, small rack/another bedside table in the closet to hold extras).

We don’t have room in our bedroom for a dresser either. I actually put one dresser inside our bedroom closet and one in the nearby hallway. Not sure if you guys have the space for that but if you find something slim enough, it might work!

Congratulations on the new place. Very exciting. It's a nice space. 🥰

🏡 What a beautiful new home in the sky!

🏠 I'm excited to see what storage solutions you will think of to make the space practical in your everyday life

🏠 looks like a nice space - and I'm sure with all your minimalist tendencies and skills you'll have no problem utilizing the vertical spaces you find...Congrats! 🥂

Oh my! Your place looks almost identical to the condo I lived in when my husband and I first got married. I don’t know what your exact bedroom measurements are but we had one thin nightstand on my husbands side by the window and the dresser on my side against the wall that I used partially as a night stand as well. Maybe your space is too narrow for that but that’s how we fit everything in our bedroom. Also if you get those hanging over the door organizers from Canadian tire (similar to the fabric shoe ones) those are great for the laundry closet. Hope that helps!!

Looks great! Cannot wait to see what you do with the space! :) Good luck with the move. Oh yes, paint the dresser white, and perhaps use it by the entrance or kitchen wall. You can store loads of things in there are well!! Just an idea...

It’s beautiful! 🏠

🏡 i live in a 100-year-old building with weird tiny closets so i’m always searching for creative storage ideas. looking forward to more apartment updates and seeing what you come up with! I think if you're going to do under-bed storage for every day clothes, make it as easy as possible--drawers with wheels or something really easy to slide out. love your channel and the minimalist-ish philosophy of honesty without preachiness. 💕

Congrats, Christina ! 💜🤍💜

Apartment looks great totally understand about having laundry facilities inside. But I would recommend not putting anything on top of the dryer due to overheating/fire risk.

You could put your dresser in that wall across from the kitchen. Maybe add some shelves over it for added storage?

🏠 congrats on your new home. Look forward to the move and settling in content 🎉

Ikea has bed with under bed drawers, you can use those but then you probably won't be able to have night stands because nightstands will block the drawer and you can't open it. Then instead of nightstands, you can use cubes or shelfs that can be mounted on the wall. This will give you some storage next to bed without blocking the drawer.

🏘I moved from a house to a 2 bedroom condo in Chicago. It was like clown car experience but amazing to have updated appliances and high ceilings. Congrats!

Looking forward to seeing your storage ideas.

🏠 That’s a lovely apartment. I live in a very old house so somewhere so nice and new looks lovely to me.

So excited to see how you decorate! 🏠❤

In France a dresser can double for dining room extras. Set your wine rack on top.❤

🏠 Our Kitchen is as small as yours, so we use a hardwood board on the stove to extend the working space for cooking, since we cook a lot 😊. So we were able to have the rest of the space clear without adding an island in the kitchen. Your new place is beautiful, congratulations! 🎉

Please do another tour when you’ve moved in and furnished!! Xoxo love the light

🏡 I’ve enjoyed this video. Look forward to seeing others from your channel. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Congratulations on your new place!

Cute apartment. I think you could put your dresser in your den/office and just put it against that door that leads to the bathroom if you wanted to block one entrance for it. Definitely have under bed storage and maybe add another shelf above the shelf in the closets for sweater storage. The nook in the kitchen could be used with a bench and then a rectangle dining table and that could also be used as another prep/ counter space. Just ideas. Can’t wait to see the way you furnish it. Congratulations on your move. ❤

Congratulations ! I’m so happy for you! Beautiful bright airy happy new home. I love Toronto (. as you can see by my photo haha !). It’s a second home to me , in my heart. Ahhhh … en suite laundry ! Amazing. I rent , too & I’m always collecting quarters !

🏠 The windows and all that natural light! 😍 I can't wait to see more moving content and th apartment furnished. Thanks for sharing! ❤

🏠 Best wishes for a successful move in and have fun decorating!!

Wonderful Wonderful sharing Christina!!💓💫 and me and my sister is so so excited to see your apartment

Congratulations on your new 🏠 home 🎉

🏡 Hope you settle in nicely! It’s beautiful!!!

Congrats Christina! 🎉

🏠 Nice space actually, its small but incredibly efficient. Congrats!

This new space looks like a challenge to work with, but I'm eager to see how you'll maximize your storage- and especially since I'll be renting my first ever apartment in the middle of next year! 😊🏠

@Christinamychas

11 ай бұрын

So exciting!

🏠 can't wait to see it furnished 👍

🏡Thanks, it was interesting and enjoyable to see your new space. all the best for your move! ❤🚚

I absolutely love how you always use Simpson’s clips 😆 I need to know if it’s your favorite show lol

Picking up the keys to our new place today, moving tomorrow! 🎉 Best of luck getting settled, can’t wait to see you in your new space!

🏡 congratulations!! ❤ I hope the move goes/went smoothly!! We put our bed on top of a platform that has drawer storage. We have cats that loved to scratch the underside of the box spring so that solved it. Maybe that idea will help?

🏠 welcome to your new place!

🏠 looks awesome! Can’t wait to see it set up!

🏡 lovely apartment. This is going to really test how minimalistic you are 😊. Be prepared to increase your budget because of the electric bill❤

@Christinamychas

Жыл бұрын

Yes on it! Haha