NEVER TOO SMALL: Large Living Room To Tiny Apartment, UK 34sqm/365sqft
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Once a dated living room in his family's ancestral West Sussex home, this 34 sqm apartment was designed and built by Jonathan Stanway of Dousters by subdividing the original home. Stanway's contemporary design features a series of solid, glass, and curtain partitions, transforming the open area into separate zones, providing privacy when needed whilst maximising space and light. A cleverly designed bedroom box with a raised wall to wall storage bed adjoins a minimalist kitchen with a sleek built in breakfast bar. A glass partition separates a spacious and fully equipped home office which easily converts into a guest bedroom by way of a bed that seamlessly folds out of the integrated storage wall. With its careful and considered design, this apartment strikes the perfect balance between functionality and luxury.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Ep 177.
Project Name: Tardis
Designer: www.Dousters.com
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: www.slickvisuals.co
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Felicity by nuer self & Polarity by Kyle Preston from Artlist.io
Пікірлер: 491
This place starts off absolutely beautiful, then absolutely falls apart for basic functionality: You can't access your clothes without climbing on over your bed. Glass doors seal off a tight office /sleeping space with no windows/ventilation -- you will suffocate or get extremely stuffy very fast. A fully mirrored wall faces your toilet 2 feet away, so you can stare into your own eyes while you're doing your business.
@bernadetteapps9303
17 күн бұрын
I would absolutely hate making that bed.
@rowaystarco
17 күн бұрын
My only real issue is the storage above the bed, it's okay but it could be moved to a better location if it's used for frequently used clothes. Otherwise the office space is fine, the glass is working with the reality that there's no windows there. That's compromise. Mirror pooping is fun.
@somanyquestions3180
17 күн бұрын
Keeping all those glass partitions and the mirror wall behind the bathroom sink looking so shiny and clean must be an absolute nightmare, too.
@fourmckeels
14 күн бұрын
I love the design. The mattress is flexible and won’t be that difficult to make if you are fit. Storage behind doesn’t seen to be that big of a deal. I like the office. The spare bed is ingenious. They did a great job of maximizing a very small space. I’d totally live there.
@chavakern3124
13 күн бұрын
The closet space? Two hanging garments in the back of the bed?
It looks like a pleasant temporary stay. I agree with all those commenting on how difficult it would be to make the bed, and getting to the clothes/ things at the back of the bed. Many of us noticed that some cabinet doors and fridge door opened the wrong way. Maybe it is the only way to get the racks out? I too am missing a proper table, it need not be big, maybe something with wheels one could push to the side, or a fold up one attached to a wall...IDK, I like this, but have seen better solutions.
It's an anti-Tardis (normal house on the outside, tiny on the inside)
Calling it "Master bedroom" is stretching things a bit!
@camillaholst7321
19 күн бұрын
😂
@JinjjaRin
19 күн бұрын
Squishing more like🤣
@carrie82853
18 күн бұрын
How do you change the bedding, need to very athletic🤭
@Khigha87
17 күн бұрын
He said master sleeping area in the floor plan intro 😂🤣
Really light and attractive space. Good functionality. My only thought is that it does really feel more like a "granny" or guest annex than a separate, independent unit. The entry/exit arrangements are poor. I don't think entering via a patio door directly into the living space is generally viable...especially given the wet weather the UK has much of the year. He needs to rethink that in my opinion.
@nitroxidious
19 күн бұрын
He says the door in the office leads to a communal laundry area and functions as another entrance into the flat. Probably you can enter from the original front door and come in this way. Would like to have seen it, or at the very least, a floorplan of the entire house.
That bed must be a nightmare when it comes to changing the sheets
@maniak942
19 күн бұрын
I have something similar. Quite the opposite. You can lift left side and put the sheets over it by yourself, and when you put it down it won't come off because it is holded by the wall itself. Requires some strength to pull up mattress by one hand but it's never coming off unless you want it to
@alemaopardini
19 күн бұрын
@@maniak942 Sounds really complicated to me
@antonsitepu
19 күн бұрын
@@maniak942 is it great & comfortable for sleeping mattress that you have?
@LimitedWard
19 күн бұрын
@@maniak942 How do you handle tucking in the corners at the head of the bed? I'm assuming you don't use a fitted sheet then?
@_dont_mind_me
19 күн бұрын
@@LimitedWardin the uk it’s pretty common for the base sheet to be elasticated, you just have to pull the rounded corner over the mattress and it holds itself there, there’s no corners to fold underneath like with a flat sheet (I think this is what you’re referring to)
The bay window is to die for! The idea of transferring the layout of a boat/yacht interior to a home is pretty clever!
Love the foldout bed, the way that you don't need to get rid of anything beforehand. Also love the lack of knobs on the cabinets, makes everything easier on the eyes. Don't love how you can't walk on each side of the main bed. That space doesn't really seem functional, reaching the overhead cabinets there would be a pain.
@michelestapleton
19 күн бұрын
I'd rather have a wall of cabinets opposite the foot of the bed so I could get into all those spaces without walking on the bed.
@tinamtliu
18 күн бұрын
Agree, also changing the fitted sheets would be a pain...
@jpp7783
16 күн бұрын
@@tinamtliu changing the sheets? Imagine twice a year rotating or flipping the mattress.
Does anyone else also wanna know what the whole house looks like?
@JenShea
14 күн бұрын
It drives me nuts when I see fridge doors opening away from the interior... (like the one here). WHY? Most fridges are made so that you can switch the doors. I don't think I've ever had one that didn't! It doesn't make spacial sense and the way they set this one up, completely awkward to reach in to it.
I often wonder, why kitchen cabinets, fridges etc. open up the wrong way. All should open so they can be accessed from where you are mostly standing, while working in the kitchen, because if not, one has to move around the doors of cabinets or fridges in order to access its contents. Very unpractical! A professional should know that. All appliances are available opening either to the right or to the left. Cabinet doors can be mounted with the hinges on the right or left side.
@amysquie
18 күн бұрын
Microwave doors wind me up for this reason! We have to have our microwave in a right hand corner and the door gets in the way when trying to remove the food!
@schweizermadel3810
18 күн бұрын
@@amysquie In Switzerland you can buy microwaves opening right or left. Fridges and freezers etc. too.
@JoLund80
17 күн бұрын
Was looking for this comment! Bothered me a lot lol.
@kismetau
14 күн бұрын
I thought it was because they didn't want the far left door to bang on the side wall/cupboard?
@tamarasurnina_renovation
13 күн бұрын
@@kismetau Also though about it. Could have been solved by adding same material as the doors on the side of the cabinets, flat to the wall, so it has enough gap to open, but visually not seen + no dust. Especially with all extra space on the other side, so shouldn't have been a problem of tight measurements
I see a few reasons why I wouldn't find this cozy home very practical - Firstly, very tiny fridge and few cupboards, which means regular grocery shopping; Secondly, it's a pain to make the bed and take the clothes above the bed. I think it's a lovely home for a short stay but not for the long term.
@findingthatperfectspot4692
19 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. The bed looks lovely, but it would be a pain to make! This seems to be a common flaw in homes designed by men. 🙂
@LeviKanal
19 күн бұрын
I personally don't agree with that. A half sized fridge can fit plenty of food for a single house hold, and if you like to store food for weeks, you could totally add a second small fridge/freezer in this aparment. And yeah, the bed is not very convinient, but its a small sacrifice if you want a king sized bed in a small space. Picking out clothes and making your bed is just a 15 minute thing you do in the morning, so the architect probably considered that it was worth sacrificing to improve the feel of everything else.
@diamondhelennn
19 күн бұрын
@@LeviKanal being half sleep on top of the bed trying to get your clothes?... maybe you're built different but that is something very annoying to do every single morning + if you live with your partner... and they're sleep? mmmm for me it's a clear no
@HK-ul8qb
19 күн бұрын
@@diamondhelennn When you share a small apartment it's about being organised and preparing, creating a routine which makes things easier to be organised for the next day. I don't think anyone is this tidy all the time either.
@learndesignwithdev
19 күн бұрын
Sir, it's AIRBNB!!
The kitchen doors open in the wrong direction
@gus473
19 күн бұрын
Also: no caulking along the counter sink and backsplash. That's going to be an issue..... ಠಿ_ಠ
@marcovandermeulen4313
19 күн бұрын
i also thought that! they look good tho
@jpp7783
19 күн бұрын
Yes, that called out to me. It would drive me nuts.
@antonsitepu
19 күн бұрын
I was going to say that lol
@BoiseThomas
19 күн бұрын
most refrigerators have doors that can be swapped for either direction. i hope this is the case and if so... do it!
Very limited storage for a mid to long term rental. A bar counter fridge isn't spacious neither are the wardrobe / closet spaces. How do you change the bedding on the king size bed? I'd rather a double bed with space around the sides. The fold out single bed is a clever idea. I wonder how much the rent is? I would surmise it would'nt be 'bang for your buck', from the tenants' viewpoint, considering it is in a well-to-do county loation.
@fragitalltohell
19 күн бұрын
Change the bedding probably by crawling all over it and trying to lift the corners of the mattress at the head to shove the fitted sheet under it. Did it for years with a loft bed and it was a pain.
@bf9436
19 күн бұрын
And I'll add that I bet only a man would live in a space that has basically NO closet space, hardly a fridge and he probably wouldn't even bother making the bed because it would be a pain in the *ss! LOL! Other than that, I like the light in the apartment and the fold out single bed that becomes a desk.
@neilamsberry9841
19 күн бұрын
Bathroom storage was basically nonexistent, sink only/ pedestal sinks in proper bathrooms (not 1/2 baths) are always an oversight in my opinion.
@megxkat9140
18 күн бұрын
I rented right near this house (based on the park in the initial shots) up until recently, when I was priced out of the area. A 1 bed flat with very similar ground area and modernization in the nicer part of town set me back £1150pcm. Although it's right on the commuter/airport line so there's lots of over-expensive boltholes for commuters, and they all get taken up by some single wealthy man who can afford it, anyway. Landlords in the area know their target audience!!
That’s a cosy home, keeping a feeling of space and calm. Really lovely.
@timothystrode3765
19 күн бұрын
Is it a home or is it a BnB?
@ysbyttybedbug
19 күн бұрын
@@timothystrode3765 he said it was a home rented by a young consultant and her partner.
@HibouRondo
19 күн бұрын
@@timothystrode3765 he states quite early in the video that the tenant is a young consultant with partner. So, no, not Airbnb.
@SCANNO21
19 күн бұрын
@@HibouRondo that's the point : it looks definitely like a small B&B suitable for a couple of nights, and absolutely lacks that homy feeling that would make you stay more...
Wow, this is one of my favorites. It feels so clean and simple but also very warm and inviting!
He managed to fit a single unit into the original living room. I wonder what the whole house floorplan was like before being separated into four flats? That would've been an interesting comparison. I actually really liked this.
Everything living area is functional, spacious and practical! One of the best small houses I have ever seen! Elegant and beautiful! I love the bathroom! Thanks so much for sharing
Really sorry to say so, even if I'm the only one, but I really don't like this one and do not even look at it as a place to live in, except for the garden view... Feels either like a sad unpersonal and not very convenient B&B suitable just for a couple of nights, either I see it a " style space example" in some Ikea store. Those kitchen doors opening the wrong way because you did not read the mounting instructions or because you won't use them so you didn't care to think it over...that glass door of any 60's administrative office you'd hate to work in, but at home : what a great feeling ! ...... that "table" or counter so narrow you could never put an italian plate for pasta on it and where you can eat only being perched on those uncomfortable stools or standing.... I don't feel the space, I only see a big void on one side and cluster on the other. Anyway even young, I didn't want to crawl to go to bed even occasionnaly, so every night... Again, except for the view, everything feels sad, blank and uncomfortable to me, really sorry. 🥺
@designzip5890
17 күн бұрын
I noticed those cupboard doors too 😂
@oliviaedwards8798
17 күн бұрын
I agree with you! In my view, this apartment has the same level of functionality, comfort, and personality as most UK apartments furnished by the landlord -- which is to say not very much.
@rowaystarco
17 күн бұрын
It's obviously been tidied up for the shoot, if you live there you could add pictures, plants, colors. People really lack fantasy when they make comments like these.
Did he change the family house into 4 Airbnbs?
@thegirlwhoeats8863
19 күн бұрын
Probably not. Looks more like he made a home for 3 families, likely his brothers and sisters while renting out apartments to make it financially possible. This became quite common in Austria where I am from. If you can not cover the loan even with renters, builders also offer to buy the 4th (or more) apartment for the price of rebuilding the house.
@GravityDaniel
19 күн бұрын
@@thegirlwhoeats8863 homes without TV, sofa, dining table and shared laundry. This is a profit machine; his grandparents must be rolling in their graves
@junehulton9776
19 күн бұрын
Wow...how simple classic transformations create a lovely calming home....I could live here....not overpowered with items not needed or used. Clean, fresh bright and easy living. One of the best small homes .
@williamtanyizhan4426
19 күн бұрын
The only thing I would do differently is have the sofa face the view outside instead of in that angle
@GravityDaniel
19 күн бұрын
@@junehulton9776 you can live like that now. Sell all your stuff and buy a bench instead of a sofa ☺️
Cute, but I couldn't handle it without a real (full-sized) refrigerator and closets for my clothes. . . or is this just for vacation/holiday?
@rowaystarco
17 күн бұрын
If you lived there, you could obviously make changes.
A wonderful use of 34m2, it has a very spacious feel. And such a luxurious look. Well done Jonathan 👏
Very nice, but my 3 complaints would be… 1)It must be so difficult to change the sheets of the main bed 2)I need a bathroom sink that I can wash my face in. 3)Where do you put your toiletries?
Wow...how simple classic transformations create a lovely calming home....I could live here....not overpowered with items not needed or used. Clean, fresh bright and easy living. One of the best small homes .
You forgot to turn the fridge door, so annoying!
@cherylhmackie
19 күн бұрын
I thought that to, but it may be because there is a cupboard 90 degrees next to it. Perhaps it is to stop the doors hitting each other? Or it was a cheap off the shelf kitchen and all of the doors opened that way?
Love the design! Compact, functional, simple, elegant and cozy 👌
Love this! Just shows that if done right the minimal and white palette can be warm and cozy without feeling you’re living in a shoebox.
@drunknmasta90
19 күн бұрын
One of the best tho beds like that can be quite challenging to maneuver
For this particular space and surface area, I think it is a well-executed and liveable design. I would have loved to hear the whys and hows of the four flats. Especially in that location (not in a big city). And if the other apartments are also designed like this.
@ephixel
18 күн бұрын
The why is because it's making him an absurd amount of money to rent four miniscule apartments at full price over a single home.
@liszaf3976
16 күн бұрын
@@ephixel I'm sorry, but do you also complain about the lack of housing? this is a solution, we do not all have to live or want to live in enormous houses!! The more housing units the lower the rents! No housing units, rents keep rising!
@ephixel
16 күн бұрын
@@liszaf3976 Making people live in unsuitably small homes is not a solution. You want land? There are hectares of land that is occupied by mansions with 5+ bedrooms occupied by one or two people. There are lots that have been empty (many with perfectly liveable homes) for years. Make it so such grandiose buildings can't be owned legally, homes and land that remains empty are repossessed by the govt to turn into affordably social housing. There are plenty of families who also need affordable housing who would have viewed that home prior to subdivision as luxury. A small renovation to modernise and it could have easily held a family or even a group of roommates, but that would have meant less money for the new landlord.
@liszaf3976
15 күн бұрын
@@ephixel I'm sorry but we chose to live in a small home, for me living in a large home was the wrong thing to do! Is this not the point of Never too Small!! It's highlighting how we can live in smaller spaces!!
@ephixel
14 күн бұрын
@@liszaf3976 You don't understand. That subdivided lot could have been used by the same amount of people as are housed in each new space in the form of a single dwelling that could have been modified if necessary to accommodate people with disabilities or other specific needs. Instead, the owner chose to subdivide it into poorly designed, barely functional spaces that are only 'suitable' for young professionals with no children or animals or short Airbnb stays. It's not clever living, and it's not highlighting preciously excess space; rather the excess money that is rolling in for the new landlord in the middle of a housing crisis.
This might be one of the most practical layouts I've seen on this channel in a while. Nothing about it is pretentious. Nicely done.
While this is quite lovely and serene as shown I should think that living here would mean boots and shoes at the door, a coat tree since there aren’t any closets or wardrobe for coats, hats, etc. We lived in a place without closets and this means lots more storage out in the open that I think has been cleared away to make this video. I think what storage there is has also been cleared out since there isn’t near enough clothing shown for 2 people.
I loved hearing about the inspiration derived from the father's interest in sailing & how yachts maximize a small footprint. This home has incorporated much of that very successfully.
Refrigerator doors are reversible, you know. I'd love yo see anyone use that fridge in its current setup, comedy gold.
Absolutely fabulous design! Amongst the very best small houses I've seen. Bravo!
This is an adorable flat for a single person, but what I took away from the video is that four generations ago, this entire house was something the average family could afford to build/own, and now, we are expected to cram ourselves into one-quarter of that space and be grateful we can afford it. I'm all for small and functional living spaces, but subdividing an average-sized family home into four teeny-tiny flats feels like a slap in the face.
Easily one of the freshest looking apartments on the channel! Feels so connected to nature in any season, well done!
brilliant shot at 4:18 when explaining how natural light was brought into the office!
Love this! So elegant yet practical. The office/2nd bedroom is really fab.
Brilliant, very functional design for such a small space! It’s cozy but beautiful. I love the fold down guest bed in the office. Well done!
Really loved the second spare bed idea! And the master bedroom also looks like a good idea for me as i'm a fan of beds on a storage platforms for one room spaces. Really not much to do on the bed then sleep, but you have all other freed up space to enjoy life and can create additional zones like home office. BUT i agree that the storage behind the bed is a good idea only for something you use rarely or only in bed. Definitely not clothes! Lived for several months with shelves with clothes standing behind the mattress - nightmare😵💫
It's a nice small apartment and it would work for short term renting. I would change the coffee table with one that can become a dinner table. I agree with all the comments on the bed, some lateral space is needed. Very good use of the desk room.
As a campervan/Tiny House lover, I love this. Very minimalistic and everything you need. ❤
Wonderful use of space. Enjoyed this one!
I like to the ethos of the design, but I can't help to notice that the ceilings are very, very low. Or the designer and narrator is very, very tall. And anytime I see climbing over a bed to get to your shirts, is not a good design by any language.
@findingthatperfectspot4692
19 күн бұрын
I think the designer is very tall. I'm with you on the location of the wardrobe, though. That's dodgy as hell. I know vanlifers whose wardrobes are more easily accessed than these!
@eattherich9215
19 күн бұрын
We tend not to have high ceilings in UK homes, but the designer certainly looked as if he could reach up and touch the ceiling. I didn't like the bed nook and felt that a bedroom should have been made from the office space. If I lived in a place that small, I couldn't have overnight visitors or they would have to sleep on the sofa.
@grigorisgirl
19 күн бұрын
A very calm and neat space but definitely aimed at younger people who are fit enough to crawl in and out of the bed. Personally I’d probably sleep in the single and use the double space for the office or extra “room”
@rowaystarco
17 күн бұрын
@@eattherich9215 The office space would not be a good bedroom and also not legal. You need windows for permanent sleeping.
جميل بيت هادىء دافىء وجميل ويصلح لثلاث اشخاص مع مساحات خضراء مريحه شكرا لقناتكم الراءعه
A great success. Calm, embracing. Lots of restraint in the design with soft, constructive results. There's dignity to this place, along with that dynamite bay window.
I feel transported just watching this! Very well executed. Good thought went into it.
this has got be one of my favorite homes! sooooo serene and well thought out
Was thinking of having something by the entrance and below the large bay windows for the repository of the shoes, and this could double up as a bench when changing shoes. When coming in from the outside/rain, an umbrella stand can also be placed nearby.
@tovep9573
19 күн бұрын
I'd guess they enter through the laundry.
@josephtiomico6862
12 күн бұрын
@@tovep9573 , thanks! I completely forgot that there's another entry.
One of my top 3 favorites!!! 👏🏼 🤩
This space was so well thought out 🎉 love it 😊
Amazing use of space. There are things I’d do different - including a drop down table from the wall separating the bed box. I do love the look and feel of the bed box - cozy!
Is he living in this flat? Given his posh accent, the large family house divided into several income-generating smaller units, and the family's sailing history, it seems likely that he is renting it out and choosing to live in a London flat. But the way this is presented is that he is living there himself.
@HyperDaveUK
19 күн бұрын
That's not a posh accent and he said a couple are living in that part of the house.
@danielweizman1402
19 күн бұрын
@@HyperDaveUK Interesting, after living in the UK for a decade I was certain I can recognise accents. I guess there are nuances that escape me.
@MichaelPybus
18 күн бұрын
@@danielweizman1402 he does have a posh accent, dunno how else it would be classed, plus family house for generations and sailing background, posh.
@rewghob
17 күн бұрын
Came across as quite a posh accent to me too, but I guess some people in certain parts of the south speak this way. As for living, a couple lives there, but they probably wanted him to show how it would be lived in.
beautiful and simple, minimalism is so good for the peace of mind
Absolutely gorgeous.
Loved that the house was named Tardis! :)
so beautiful. I did not enjoy the thought of getting in and out of that bed, but the rest of it is like my dream space incarnate!
The design of this apartment has potential for improvement in terms of creating a more inviting atmosphere. I've lived in European flats of similar or smaller sizes that were more accommodating. This apartment lacks a cozy ambiance and has limited storage space. The central area has lost its potential in the design. However, I appreciate the nautical-inspired design concept, and I would love to see more elements incorporated into the space rather than relying solely on a wall-to-wall bed. As a digital nomad, if I see this apartment on my Airbnb app, I may not have selected it for my stay, and I find it challenging to envision a long-term residency. But it's just me; many would find this place appealing.
So serene!
amazing flat, love that space. I have the same folding bed in a larger size but 120 x 200 cm and I can say that the bed is mega good
very good use of space, beautifully designed furniture!
Beautiful and calm, well done indeed!
Absolutely love it!!!
I love this space!!! Congratulations!!
Beautiful space!💕 A bathroom sink with a wider area to temporary put your makeup bottles on while applying would be so beneficial. And most importantly, the chairs and sofa are so ridged. Something cozy to sink in would make it feel luxurious. 🧡 Lovely .
I’d find it tiring to get dressed by pulling one garment out from under the bed, then climb over the bed to grab another, then off to the guest room to get my shirt, etc. Also, like all these tiny homes, where does one keep “stuff”? Your gym bag, your vacuum cleaner, golf clubs, luggage, toolbox…
@liszaf3976
16 күн бұрын
He said he has access to under the bed from the kitchen wall ! It can be tricky but when you live in a small space you find solutions, having lots of wall cupboards helps!
Very smart design. I love it.
brilliant! one of the best video/spaces on the channel. well done!!!
That’s beautiful.
I don't see too much from my home country. I always think that curtains to conceal a space gives off changing room vibes. A sleeping area needs a better solution. @1:46, that looks cramped and awkward. @6:11, I thought that was going to be a cupboard. It's all too pale and not very interesting
I like what he's done. Nice fittings and if there is outside space to wander about in would be lovely.
love this cozy home
The best project I've ever seen on your KZread channel
It's really cleverly designed but is it really realistic to have to pull everything you use every day out of walls and cupboards? These videos are always really interesting but I think the only honest take away from them is that these apartments are too small to live comfortably in. You're basically spending your life in your kitchen...
@Lovedrawing1
16 күн бұрын
I've lived in a studio for many years. Whether the kitchen is in the same room as the living room or not did not change anything for me. If anything, it's very nice to have basically one big room for everything when dealing with small spaces. If you were to give the kitchen its own room, there would be no space for the living room - or, you would have to give up the oven and some of the storage. This is better and gives better flexibility. Also, it doesn't hurt that you don't have to walk so long to get to the fridge, lol
@RadioStationEXP
15 күн бұрын
@@Lovedrawing1 Ha yeah I totally get what you're saying! I suppose my point is more than everyone should be able to live in a larger space (I know that's unrealistic!). I agree that these videos show extremely clever and innovative ways to make do with smaller spaces however
I lived in such a ittle space that was 1/4 of the that....but i had a kitchen table and a bed on palletts...a sewing table and and a big Desk and a Sitting Bad tube/ douche...cellar Windows very many ...loved it...
Very well done.
Sorry this is absolutely too small… and with very little storage or privacy. Ok for an overnight stay but I would hate to live there.
Gorgeous!
the apartment looks so beautiful and elegant
I’m surprised this was granted planning permission
@RadioStationEXP
19 күн бұрын
why
@gregorydaines
19 күн бұрын
Because it’s a small residential area and they’re putting in 4 apartments in a small building. So that means more stress on the infrastructure, there will be more parked cars on the road as there doesn’t look like there’s a big public transport area. I live in the neighbouring county and I think there would be loads of objections. I’m not against the design. Just typically I’m not sure how it met the requirements.
@RadioStationEXP
19 күн бұрын
It's a good point. Personally I feel these projects are awful
@Mrnevertalks
19 күн бұрын
@@gregorydaines It's a home for 2 people, a dirt road can handle an increased capacity for 2 people. It's not like there are dozens of apartments here.
@sonicbloomtuts
19 күн бұрын
@@Mrnevertalks The building was turned from a family home into four apartments.
Beautiful, soothing, restful space making fantastic use of the bay window and its outlook. Well done.
I'd love to live here! Storage is well done, but certainly made for a more minimalistic person! But its beautiful, I defo need more closed storage options myself. I love this look.
Incredible, I love this.
It ain't bad, but could not agree with what he was saying at the end. 😂 As a Brit living in a major city above the 'South', we are not engaging in the same game my friend.
Really well thought out. I’d love to see how the other three apartments used their spaces in the house
The desk/bed is really cool.
Love this place!
Beautiful!
Precioso, interesante y muy aprovechable. Enhorabuena, good job!!
Beautiful clean space 😻😻😻
Great Video, love the Idea behind his small Apartment, and how he really brings live and space to such small space.
Wonderful design
this has some very smart choices, the convertible desk is inspiring! I love everything except the huge mirror facing the toilet, I don't much love watching myself when I'm taking a dump lmao
Compact but comfortable, I like how it's overcast and rainy outside but inside it's bright and airy feeling, just wish the fireplace didn't have to disappear.
Nicely thought out I want to see the other units as well
I generally love all spaces shown on NEVER TOO SMALL, but this one is different. I think (nearly) all other spaces on this channel were designed/created specifically for the people who would live in that space. I think it is quite essential in small living that a space is tailored to the person who will live there. This space is missing that personal touch, or practicality, or true believe in small living as an actual way forward. Rather, it seems to have solely been a decision driven by profit. When the owner says he converted his family home into four smaller apartments, I can't help think, but why not three? They would still be small, but at least you could make it slightly more comfortable. Aside from that I am missing some creativity here. If you choose to convert a building that was originally thought of as a family home, it seems too narrow-minded to simply change each individual room in that home into a studio apartment. For it to truly work, you'd have to actually rethink the home/building as it is (demolish some walls, think outside of the box). All of that said, I am relieved this was not converted into five apartments.
That mirror in the bathroom and a glass door/wall in the study? Tip Top! ✌
The overall design is lovely, bright and well-thought out for a small space. it packs a lot into 34sqm! bathroom feels large. Trade-offs are choices. In my case, I think I would choose to trade the perception of larger living room floor area for more storage. flip the bed and extend the kitchen wall for more accessible storage, with a full length wall mirror echoing the bathroom door to bounce light. sliding shoji-style doors could still close the bed off as wanted and it could have living room facing joinery below to max storage.
If you have this type of house in my Country you are a millionare for sure..what a beautifull house
I love this.
I often lay in bed imagining how I could make my room into a self contained unit! As it is now I have loads of free space, which I do value, but sometimes I think it would be so freeing to have less space to upkeep.
Clearly designed by a guy - no practical storage! All that storage space under the bed is wasted. The aesthetic is nice, and I like the office.