NEVER TOO SMALL: DIY YouTuber’s Handcrafted Apartment, Portugal 31sqm/333sqft
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- Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
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Home to artist, maker and creator of youtube channel GET HANDS DIRTY Cristiana Felgueiras and her partner, this downtown Porto apartment has been meticulously handcrafted from scratch. Originally a small run down 70’s office space, adding custom built birch ply furniture and storage through-out has transformed it into fully equipped, personalised space that fits large musical instruments and other important objects. The airy and open living/sleeping area features a large built in floor to ceiling storage piece with a built-in sofa and integrated Murphy bed overhead. Other features include a custom double sided media console, a piano desk and a large wardrobe that doubles as a division and privacy wall between the entry way and the rest of the apartment. Every inch of this unique home is a reflection of thoughtful design within the constraints of limited space.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
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Project Name: GET HANDS DIRTY
Designer: gethandsdirty.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Colin Chee
Cinematographer: Janz Anton-Iago
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Magic Paper by MEOD & After by Red City Hero from Artlist.io - Навчання та стиль
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I have followed her over the years and saw her building every piece of furniture of this apartment. Her skills are impressive, the final result perfect.
Me too! And I totally agree! G Ire
So stoked to see her on this channel!
Me too. She's an inspiration!
Same, glad to this colab
Yeah. Really cool to see her here. Muito fixe.
She's crazy good.
She made everything BY HERSELF!
WHAT AN AMAZING HOME.
YES! Her UA-cam channel is also amazing.
she´s young
the "parking lot" for the robot is the cutest thing ever
Yessssss
That was cute indeed, wiggling his way back into his garage 😂
Cristiana perfectly embodies the principles of small-footprint living... She has meticulously crafted an apartment that is both flexible and adaptable for her and her partner. Every square-meter is being utilized to its fullest potential; allowing for optimal functionality within a small interior space. If more apartments were to be designed like this, I truly believe that the quality of life within our most densely populated cities would greatly improve. This type of lifestyle would provide many people an accessible and affordable housing option, and would help to preserve and unlock the vitality of our most beloved cities. Kudos to NTS for documenting her hard work, and congratulations to Cristiana for getting her hands dirty ;)
Well said!
Such a great comment… the increasing lack of space in urban areas is causing mental illness and conflicts. Cristina teaches people how to live with more dignity and joy in smaller spaces.
All this time, I had assumed she owned it. Shocked to see it's a rental! She's adding a lot of value for the owner.
The fact that this apartment is only 31m2 and still seems to have so much in it and remains so functional is beyond me. In comparison with other small living spaces, what I love here, is that the amount of steps needed to convert the space during the day seems very small. In other places you’d have to first move lots of stuff before pulling down a Murphy bed, but here it feels easy and (dare I say it) organic.
totally, sometimes when i see it in other spaces it looks like so much work that me personally i would just stop bothering with it and leave the sleeping space out all the time, but here it seems like a one and done thing so its very manageable
It was such a neat surprise to find Cris on this channel. I have been following her for years at GET HANDS DIRTY, and really enjoyed watching the apartment develop from a blank space to the incredible place that it has become. It is wonderful to see her work on display for a new audience.
Thanks for the info, I may have missed it in the video! Just subscribed!
Wow. Not only this apartment seems bigger that what actually is, it is functional, beautiful, serene. I loved everything in this home. The level of the design, and quality in the execution is mindblowing. I hope she has all the success that she deserves.
I hope they're enjoying a secure contract and heavily subsidised rent.
A bespoke refurb like this is worth thousands.
The landlord's incredibly lucky.
Been a fan of Christiana and her channel Get Hands Dirty for years now. She really is a talented designer and maker and it's good to see her beautiful apartment getting some of the recognition it deserves.
Have a link to their channel?
@@Xtafa Search "get hands dirty" and you will find her channel 👍
I bet more than half of us already saw Cristiana's place as she was building it step by step, since both NTS and GHD provides great minimalist content. This video is inspiring in terms of both multifunctional minimalism and getting matters into ur own hands, splendid!
Absolutely. thinking the same thing here!
GHD?
@@asstatedbelow9599 Cristiana's channel, GET HANDS DIRTY. Just took the liberty to abbrevate it.
Calling Christina a DIY UA-camr is an understatement, she's a pro. I've been following her channel for a very long time and saw every bit she planned and constructed.
this is definitely one of the best episodes that I’ve seen on this channel. What this woman has done with her own hands is truly amazing. I would never be able to do anything like this myself. I loved every aspect of this apartment, but the balcony is to die for. It’s so large and spacious like an open terrace where you can spend a lot of time during the warmer days. I would also bring in more plants into the apartment to make it green. All in all I would live there with pleasure.😊 I also proceeded to watch more of this apartment on Christina‘s channel and I am a new subscriber now. Thank you for what you’re doing.
That multi-functional coffee table is a brilliant addition to the living room.
CROSSOVER OF THE YEAR!! GET HANDS DIRTY is one of my favorite channels. Cris is phenomenal and I'm so happy to see her work highlighted here.
Great call NTS team!
Finally, a space that has both functionality and great design. She's been able to pack a lot in such a small space without compromising neither the look nor the practicality of it. No such things as bathrooms without a door, sinks in your bedroom, curtain dividers and other such horrors I see on this channel sometimes . Great use of a studio apartment.
Exactly!!!
You’ve probably checked them out by now, but the progress and reveal videos on the GET HANDS DIRTY channel show many more details than this synopsis! So incredibly well thought out and designed.
I'm blown away by how good it looks and the incredible functionality of everything, it's crazy to think that it's only 31 square meters! Kudos to Cristiana for creating such an amazing space
So glad so see Cristiana’s apartment finally finished on a deep review, she is amazing and her work should be appreciated and recognized, this tiny space required many years on the work, but the final result it’s just outstanding
This small apartment looks spacious and very pleasant.
PERFECT. I don’t have a single issue, the apartment is beautiful. I realize that some of the upper cabinets will require a stepladder to reach, but that will happen when making use of ALL of the available space. The furniture and storage design and execution is fantastic. Well done!
impressive beyond measure. she has great vision, style and insight into what is necessary in a small space. i find myself saying wow every 5 seconds. this is the most lovingly built home i've seen on here. i hope she and her partner continue to enjoy their custom made home for many many years! seriously - i'm just agog and love it!
One of the best small apartments I've seen. It has just about everything but is still spacious. Very impressive 🥰
Her choice of furniture is fabulous, and I love how her kitchen has so much storage. I'm stealing the idea of having laundry baskets hanging above the door!!!
This is by my favorite NTS episode. Cristina is so creative. She has made a 31sqm apartment have the functionality of a 100sqm+ apartment. The attention to detail and functionality is incredible. Amazing craftsmanship. Warmth and cozy. I would love an apartment like this!
Ooh, I've been watching her since the beginning and watching how she did all of the stuff by herself. That was 5(?) years journey...
My goodness, Cristiana is one of the most amazing designers (and builders) of utilizing every square inch of a space that I have seen on this channel. Well done!
This is hands-down my favourite apartment you've featured. I'm going to steal so many useful ideas from this (the laundry hampers above the door... genius). And the fact that she did everything herself is... WOW.
I never comment, but this small house really needs to be apriciate, it's my favorite at all!!
GET HANDS DIRTY is featured on NEVER TOO SMALL... Both of my favorite UA-cam channel is on Collab, and now my life has complete.
Considering the size of this space she did an amazing job making the most use of it. Very practical indeed
The quality of finishes for a beginner DIY project is astonishing !
hands down one of the best. loved the multifunctional table and the floating laundry basket! WELL DONE QUEEN!!! impressive ❤🎉
That's INSANE. Getting to design every square inch/cm of your space like that... I love how the storage was extended right to the edges, absolute maximum storage.
This is an amazing apartment. So much storage, and all the capacities of a much larger apartment (table that seats 10!) while feeling light and with pops of whimsy throughout the apartment. Christina is extremely talented, especially considering this is the first apartment she's fully done!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The apartment has an understated elegance & sophistication, without sacrificing comfort or function, great job!!!
This was one of the most impressive projects I've seen on this channel over the years. The creator is absolutely brilliant!
I am subscribing to Get Hands Dirty. This apartment is stunning! So functional but yet warm and inviting. So talented, too, at building everything with walls that are not perpendicular. Lovely!
Been watching get hands dirty for years great to see the genius come to life.
Look for the video where she makes everything in the apartment it’s incredible. She’s so skilled and talented.
As I've been living for the last 15 years in an old 35sqm apartment where everything is pretty much non-square and very few things are perpendicular, I can say she truly did an incredible job with all her custom furniture!
I have followed Cristiana on Get Hands Dirty for many years now and I greatly admire her work. She is indeed a very inspiring artist; she can do anything. This was a delight to watch. Bravo.
Parabéns Cristiana! Muito orgulho a ver um talento português nesta plataforma! :)
Very cool home! I like both the aesthetics and the custom made storages and furniture. She's incredibly skilled to single-handedly build this all.
Everything I could say about Cristiana and her apartment has already been said by people in the comments! I've been following her channel for years and she's definitely the best, and the apartment is perfect! Happy to see her here!
Well done! I've seen them work on their furniture on their channel. I've always admired their attention to detail, and happy to see here how the space has turned out.
Wow, what a house. Truly sublime.
Cristiana's apartment transformation is truly inspiring! Her clever use of space and budget-friendly materials showcase how creativity can turn a simple office into a beautiful, functional living space. 🏡
Her craft is impeccable!❤
I love the separation of the entrance as well as the kitchen space. Bright airy and not all cluttered , yet not sparse. Really like it.
Bravo for the angled drawers, that must have been challenging with all of the angles.
When the angled drawer next to the sofa opened and just barely cleared the wall mounted heater.... I got chills.
GET HANDS DIRTY is one of my favorite channel. NEVER TOO SMALL is also my favorite. Why I’ve never thought about this combination? This video is like a dream come true! ❤
Wow, her woodworking game is unmatched! Incredible custom work here.
I have also been following Chritiana for several years. She is a real inspiration. Their simple and very functional design paired with the choice of colors is outstanding.
I’ve watched many NTS videos and this is by far the best I’ve seen regarding international planning for EVERY space and corner. Wow.
Nice to see you get the recognition you deserve for your great design. It was a treat to see your space being featured. Congratulations.
Wow, she's very talented. Obviously so many hours spent designing everything and then so many hours actually creating. Great job! ❤
Unbelievable! Finally she's got to be here in NTS. Her skills are amazing! So great to see all Cristiana built all these years in her apartment! She's a very tallented young lady, with amazing skills! Definetely it was one great tiny project we were missing here in NTS! Never was so good to get hands dirty!❤ Congratulatuons to you NTS family and Cristiana Felgueiras!❤❤❤
Very lucky landlord, I hope they appreciate her hard work.
She is one amazing builder, wonderful job.
I love Christina and her channel! She is very creative & charming.
My goodness, Cristiana is amazing and made a fantastic job with this apartment. So many clever ideas and a lovely atmosphere in this place. And the large balcony is the icing on the cake!
This apartment serves as an inspiring example for those seeking to make the most of limited square footage. ❤❤
That apartment is extraordinary and her skills are exceptional. One of the nicest and best-thought space you have featured! The only little thing is the trash cans...she could make a double trash tilt out cabinet to integrate them to the surroundings. I wish I had these building skills, it must be amazing to be able to build your vision!
Probably my favourite NTS small space! A full kitchen! An apartment that looks lived in and loved! Great work!
I love every aspect of this apartment. I‘ve been following Christiana’s channel for years and find her skills so impressive. You would never know this living space is under 350 square feet. And that kitchen is more functional than many I‘ve seen here on NEVER TOO SMALL. If ever she decides to give that place up, I‘m moving to Porto, Portugal!!
Best feature yet! I watched her custom build every single furniture with very specific function and redesign every single corner of this apartment to maximize space and storage. It’s so fun to see the fully-renovated unit in its entirety! Very impressive and truly inspiring! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Omg! Two of the best channels on UA-cam collabing! Mindblown!
I saw some Christiana's videos time ago, she was doing very good content. Now she made entire space by herself, bravo. This space is very well-designed!
This is my new favourite on the channel! I love everything about this, it's so beautiful and elegant, feels so spacious for such a small space. 😍 Love the pop up coffee table, the piano desk, the pull out record player, the bathroom cloud lights, hoop practice laundry baskets, the cute shoe cabinet and the green oasis outside. 🌿
She's really meticulous in her work. You should consider following her YT channel.
Yessss great to finally see Get Hands Dirty here!
Been following Get Hands Dirty for years. Such a great channel, so much hard work and love into that.
Finally! I have been waiting for the episode with Get Hands Dirty 👍🏾! So good.
My two favourite UA-cam Channels meet after 6 years
The apartment became very neatly, ingeniously functional, and pleasant. I appreciate her work!
I love how open the home is, and all the plants and the balcony really enhance the feeling of space, light, and life. It is a stunning and beautiful apartment.
I've seen Cristina's work over on her own channel. I am so impressed that she 'figured it out', made everything herself and improved on the pull down bed concept. I love how it sails over the sofa and comes to rest on the foldaway desk. Everything is in its place and there is a place for everything.
Das melhores em Portugal. Grande Cristiana!
OMG I follow Cristiana as long as I remember, saw her construct everything in her apartment, always clicked on her videos as soon as I saw them pop up, really nice to see her here! Parabéns, Cristiana!
This is THE BEST never too small video I’ve seen in the last few years. Fantastic vision and so well executed for a surface as small as this. Superb job. Seriously good 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
You can truly be happy doing anything you want to do in this space. Playing music, cooking, entertaining with friends, listening to music, playing video games, resting or working. I would not even need to ask the square meters--could move right in! So personalized and so charming.
Design of all the elements is totally prize-winning! I love the large kitchen, open yet 'convertible' space, clever furniture, copious storage. The girl is super gifted. Delighted to see the final apartment as i had seen some of her videos during the build. G Ire
Their youtube channel is one of my favourites ever. The woodworking skills they are juts amazing
Oh I'm also a follower of Get Hands Dirty! Really impressed by those hand-made pieces.
Best use of space, using every inch. Cris should design and create small spaces for other people!!
Yes! So happy this space was featured! Her channel is amazing
One of the best uses of space and custom cabinetry ever. Each piece is unique and perfectly suited to the required functions and available space.
This is brilliant, a superb combination of elegant, thoughtful design and beautiful craftsmanship.
Impressive as hell. I suspect I'm going to be a big fan of GET HANDS DIRTY.
I love this space!! Will definitely be going to the YT channel to watch them build all these pieces. The parking spot for the robot vacuum made me giggle 😊
I saw their apartment on her own channel some time ago, but I never saw the end result. It looks fantastic, her skills are crazy good! I wish I had her skills and patience, big respect for her endeavour, especially because it was her first time creating almost everything in the apartment.
Amazing! This is the best use of space I can ever remember seeing here. The custom-build furniture truly maximizes every bit of space possible. She is so talented!
Christiana is amazing. Get Hands Dirty has been compulsive viewing for me over the last few years. Oh and "Boooooom!!!" ☺️👍
This is the most excited cross-over ever, it feels so good when you see people gathering together to do good stuff. Really fan of both channels.
Congratulations on a warm functional and elegant design. One of the most creative yet practical I have seen.
Cristiana is one of my favourite UA-camrs - her eye for design, incredible skill to execute and all round positive vibes are amazing. Over the years watching this space develop through the Get Hands Dirty channel has been a real pleasure.! I love the details, execution and coherence of the space. And now it sits in the perfect combination of GHD and NTS..!
Delighted to see two of my favorites come together. Having watched Chris making all the component parts on Get Hands Dirty, I'm excited to have the comprehensive view here on NTS. I already knew about the astonishing attention to detail and the design beauty, but hadn't expected the overall feeling to be so spacious. Thanks, NTS, for giving me new perspective on this sensational space!
This is one of the best spaces I have seen, hands down. She is creative and capable, and her solutions are ingenious. Very, very impressive bravo!
Christiana is super talented. Been following their channel for some time now and they have inspired me to get my hands dirty! 😊 Super glad their amazing work and home is featured.
❤ Finally she is on NTS ! She has done an awesome work with her apartment and video making.
I am so happy to see Get Hands Dirty being featured on Never Too Small! The duo I've been looking forward to since Cristiana finished her apartment