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

@hieunguyennamchi9992

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@trooperfilms

2 жыл бұрын

exactly to what I was thinking

@plannerheaux

2 жыл бұрын

Just because you don't find it livable full-time, doesn't mean everyone else feels the same???? People have different needs/lifestyles.

@trooperfilms

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@plannerheaux

2 жыл бұрын

@@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'.

@trooperfilms

2 жыл бұрын

@@plannerheaux you do you boo

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.

@weerahk

Жыл бұрын

know its going to be good when u hear that!!!

@tanvi7532

Жыл бұрын

the blue mountains is not that remote, it is not far from sydney and has a decent population

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 KZread.

@yvonnerolley9676

Жыл бұрын

Classical education

@VuNguyen-pe4ut

20 күн бұрын

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!

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.

@bubblegumnoir8862

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a dining table. You just eat on the lounge when its one or two people lol

@conniebruckner8190

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MACMIKY83

2 жыл бұрын

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🤗🌈

@skyethebard

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@WiseOnion

2 жыл бұрын

"Dining room" is a waste of space.

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!

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.

@neuzethmusic131

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Love that they took the time to preserve and reuse as much material as possible. That is my favorite part of the redesign.

@comealongcomealong4480

2 жыл бұрын

@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.

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 🥺

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.

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

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.

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.

It’s so good how thoughtful all aspects of your home is. Still charming and elegant and peaceful. Wow what a view

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!

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.

This is so stunning. The simplicity is perfect and calming. Who needs artwork around with a window view like that.

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.

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 😯

Gorgeous, warm, peaceful, thoughtful design. Thank you for sharing.

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.

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.

So beautiful. Simple in the best sense of the word - there is a calmness to the architect and the house.

this is my favourite cabin design -- practical, minimal, and so well designed and cohesive!!

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 👏

Clever design. Impressive.

One of my favorites. So well-crafted

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.

I think this cabin is my most favourite of all the Never Too Small spaces. Stunning!!

There is literally nothing I would change about this. It's perfect.

That is the most beautiful cabin I have ever seen. I just love everything about it. Wow. Thank you for sharing your home.

What a dream house ! The attention to details, functionality and the way it frames the beautiful suroundings in a variety of ways are outstanding.

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.

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.

Amazing transformation and so cozy. Perfect for the setting

The overall design style and color collocation are unified and harmonious！ looks so cozy，fantastic job！

I love the exposed inner old walls. Beautiful.

this is my most loved small space so far. everything is well thought out, details are amazing. simply great!

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?

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

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.

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.

Simply beautiful, one of my favourites on NTS!

Dreamy, cozy and romantic. Love the wood along with the black & terra tiles. The color palette is just amazing.

This cabin seems to be a true labor of love. For me it is a show case of elegance through simplicity.

there are no words. just beautiful

Beautiful

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.

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.

Really beautiful. Minimalistic but warm and cozy.

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.

This must be the most wonderful house i've ever seen. Wow. So simple, yet so well designed, somewhat Zenlike. The colours, the surfaces, the textures, the shapes. I love them all. Really impressed! The location and the vista, great. Wish you guys all the best!

I love the view... like a ready made picture frame which changes everday

This is the most gorgeous place I have ever laid my eyes on! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL THING

The living room is very well designed. Love the big window to sit by and the adjacent high window gives it a roomier and premium feel. The furniture is thoughtfully installed and arranged and there’s only need-based stuff which makes it a great weekend retreat home. Absolutely love it. The backyard is a scenic view point to enjoy an intimate outdoor gathering. Sliding Doors help save a lot of space, again the high ceiling makes a noticeable difference. Well done!

Great in design, color, and material. Lovely they used the original building. Love this one!

This is an example of why long term locals can’t afford to live in area anymore. People from Sydney having weekend homes there. A house used for a weekend when you ‘need to get away’ displace people who live and contribute to the community. This has become a major issue in the Blue Mountains.

@douglasthompson296

2 жыл бұрын

Correct Michelle, its the same here in the UK. Cornwall/Devon have major problems over affordable housing for local workers and residents due to second home ownership. Planning consent in AOB(areas of outstanding beauty) and National Parks inhibit new construction or farming/fishing workers building on family land. The Lake District has this problem too and recruitment in the tourist sector is hard as accommodation costs are so high. Several AOB areas are now considering banning second home ownership, good or bad? Cheers

@secondact7151

2 жыл бұрын

Same in Idaho. I just received a 23 percent rent increase. Next year I might be homeless.

@ihatehandles111

2 жыл бұрын

The same goes for everywhere, really :( As much as I like to shun people who own more homes than they actually need, I would love to one day have a "weekend" cabin. I do think people shouldn't be able to own more than 2 homes though. And I know people won't like that opinion

@m53goldsmith

2 жыл бұрын

@@ihatehandles111 And then, of course, there are the people who have a "home" with 100+ bedrooms when others have been waiting on council lists for years just to find a 2-bed semi. (*sigh*)

@luga718

2 жыл бұрын

Same in Florida!😟

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.....

Everything is beautiful ! Inside and out !

Congratulations Stuart and Partner on such a warm and interesting cabin. One of my favs.

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!

@sara_387

10 ай бұрын

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.

Absolutely gorgeous. This made me homesick for the Aussie bush! Love the colours, exterior cladding and tiles❤️

This place is just gorgeous! One of my favourites featured on the channel so far 🤩

Absolutely beautiful. Humbly designed and richly crafted.

What an incredible space to escape to and enjoy the country

I love watching your videos. They are really inspiring. Thanks for all the effort you're putting in ❤️.

What a dream. Off black, off white, wood, warm green, warm grey, perfection.

absolutely adore the use of wood in this space - lovely.

GORGEOUS! I'm shocked at how it turned out given the starting structure!

I totally loved the element of surprise when he opened up the wood panel to reveal how the house has air flow. It was very impressive!!!!! The entire space is truly lovely 😍

On my vision board now. What a stunning example of small space design in such a stunning setting. Love the aesthetic and philosophy behind the design. Beautifully executed. An absolute dream. Thanks for sharing.

this cabin looks so cozy! and that picturesque view is to die for ♥️

That hidde frame windows are absolutely amazing. love it❤

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

What an amazing result. And such a magnificent location from the craziness of the city.

One of my all time favorites just the right size for a little weekend getaway. Great job!

I love this cabin in the woods, gorgeous in all levels!!!

So beautiful. Well worth all that hard work. I really like the separation of the laundry in a smaller space such as this.

What a gorgeous space! Utterly inspiring!

The view and the nature is everything!

Such a cute and cozy cabin, love it! 😍 The view is everything! 💚

Stunning! Modern, restrained and homey. Your sense of aesthetics is inspiring.

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.

What a lovely retreat - very serene.

Wonderful to see a building taken back to it's core space. So many small homes are ruined when extended. The bullnose roof on the verandah softens the angular exterior; simple yet beautiful.

I've been following your channel for quite some years now... this is my first time commenting a video simply because this one is absolutely gorgeous... i was quite disappointed from the last episodes, but this one... the use of the space, the materials, the consistency of the building. Everything is perfectly thought to make this place a real nest. That's why i've been following you, to make us dream ! thank you

what great and thoughtful planning that went into this to create such a great product. the space was really thought all the way through and the space was totally reinvented. i love it so mich

Just beautiful 😍. Love the finishes and use of space.

Absolutely magnificent, exquisite home. So cosy and beautiful. Love it.

Wow! This is fantastic. Love this cabin, and the window seat especially

This cabin is flat out lovely! 🤍

Simple, efficient use of space, and beautiful. Well done. Perfect local for a cabin like this.

Amazing space and surroundings, thank you for sharing!

Absolutely stunning! Breathtaking!!!

The view from the large window is everything!!!!

Beautiful, sober, minimalist together with the beauty that well-managed spaces give!

My god everything is well thought of! I love this space so much!!! The shower, the tiles, and storage, storage, storage!!!