NEVER TOO SMALL Melbourne Hotel Small Apartment Conversion - 50sqm/538sqft
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Set inside the heritage-listed Grand Hotel building in the Melbourne CBD, the aptly named Small Grand Apartment has been meticulously transformed by the team at tsai Design into an open plan, minimalist space by the use of clever, multi-functional design. The picturesque kitchen blends seamlessly into the living area, containing an 8m wrap around countertop that continues into a cleverly concealed bathroom. In the living area, a custom designed credenza forms both TV cabinet and seating for dining, whilst also supporting a bespoke drop leaf table, convertible between desk and dining table. All of this ensures that the apartment's aesthetic is as clean as possible, while maintaining flexibility.
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Project Name: Small Grand Apartment
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Creator: Colin Chee
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I wish I can buy that table! It’s hard to find a decent extendable table.
@tsaidesigns @jackchen hi may I ask who did you find to make that fold away bed??
The cat was the real star here. It really knew when to pop in to make a dramatic entrance.
The cat was everything
it was so cute hahaha
Well, we were touring the cat's apartment after all.
I agree! I love the architecture, l really do, but l kept on waiting for the cat to appear and "show" the space. When she ran from the bathroom sink area straight through into the kitchen, she showed off the continuous surface so well! LOL!
And her socks! Love those socks
the bathroom is so seamless. i gasped when the cat jumps to the counter and navigates to the sink. some work of art right there
from a cinematography perspective, it was the perfect way to show the flow of the space. I don't know if they prompted the cat to do that somehow or if it was just a happy accident, but WOW. the voice over didn't even have to say anything. the cat did all the work.
Nice stealth kitchen. I would try to find some stealth option for the foset.
it was such a perfect shot!
ua-cam.com/video/riEsj59VZCE/v-deo.html
@@tangocash342 with a foldable faucet and a sink cover it would look even cleaner.
After we were fooled by the mirror, I love how the cat demonstrated that the bathroom and the kitchen countertop are not another optical illusion by literally walking through it
🤣😅 My gosh, the mirror in the bedroom had me fooled until he mentioned it. It looked like a tunnel opening up into another room. I was wrecking my brain wondering why the floor plan didn't mention the tunnel and extra space lol. Absolutely gorgeous home, the kitchen is breathtaking. 🥰
Same 😂
@@allshadesg same too 😂
😅 me too!
Yes! I also thought it quiet a space!! So clever
When the bed came down, my mind went blank. 🤣
NTS: "Cool space. Can we come over to have a look?"
Cat: "No prob. Lemme show you around."
On of the most aesthetically pleasing apartments featured on here
👍🏼 For certain! Now I wish we had a look at the balcony! 😎
Totally agree. Leaving out the high sink and fill that space with picture frame .. speechless
But where's the fridge? Where's the food?!?!
@@RecoveringChristian you can find the fridge and cabinet next to the entrance door.
@@RecoveringChristianin the wardrobe just next to entrance door because it's more important to get food than to hang your coat... Seriously how is it functional to have a fridge in your entrance hall few meters from kitchen?
No doubt THE most beautiful use of 50sqm i've ever seen. Obsessed with the kitchen being hidden in plain sight, the countertops leading into the bathroom, the secret door, the bedroom nook which feels like an entirely different space. I need this architect to design my future home because this was absolutely perfect in every way
It is so beautiful. And the white cook top! 👌
I felt exactly like that.
U said everything I wanted to say. 🙏🏽
100% agree!!
Yes, I was jaw-dropped in suprise how smart and beautiful this apartment!!!
That full length mirror that ended up being a murphy bed really got me. I didn't even realize it was the living room that was being reflected lol
It certainly made the place look so spacious. I loved the warmth from all the wood. Also it is unusual to see an actual laundry sink with internal laundries. Most just have the washer and dryer.
Totally! I thought it was a weird long hallway!
Same. I thought it had an extended space.
I took an interior design basic class and my instructor told us that mirrors are a great way to make a small space appear larger.
@@michaelanthony4356 Same lol! I was waiting for them to go there to show us the bedroom when they were already showing the bedroom lol. I was so confused !!!!
I loved that the cat was giving us the house tour ❤️
This is one of the smartest and smoothest designs I've ever seen.
This deserves an award. Especially, the continuous countertop from the kitchen to the bathroom. What a brilliant architect!
You spoke my mind. ❤️❤️❤️
I couldn't agree more. :)
Yeah, that was beautiful
Especially that scene where the star (cat) runs along that countertop!
Damn good design
I genuinely did not realize that was the kitchen until they showed it. And then when it flowed into the bathroom, man, I was really impressed lol
Me to I was just like nice shelving 😂
😅Same. Wow!
The mirror hiding the Murphy bed is sheer brilliance! So elegant.
And it didn't even show the camera operator's reflection! Sheer brilliance, indeed.
it kinda forces you to tidy the bed every morning
I literally thought it was an entire other room until they brought the bed down 😂
@@m_sr406 omg same!!! 😭
Nice but my knees couldn't manage the crawl in and out.
This is the most beautiful space I have ever seen in my life!! As a designer, I’m so insanely loving every detail of this space. Fits the clients needs, has meaning, minimal and the bathroom to kitchen transition, the acoustic consideration for the bedroom, the historic arch and contrast of white to warm wood tone for the bedroom/closet, the simple illusions with the mirror Murphy bed and the taller toe clearance underneath the cabinets to create the floating aesthetic….I can’t. This is stunning!!
No. He has basically copied to a ‘t’ Melbournes failed 1960’s Housing Commission towers with communal laundry and open hallways in the 21st century. And they failed. This is hilarious the way he speaks as if he has ‘created’ these. These are dog boxes for the poor and will end up exactly like the 1960’s version down you dead plants and concrete used everywhere.
Ja, das finde ich auch. Atemberaubend schön und so gut durchdacht!
Same here! Stunning to say the least!
That little black cat just made the tour perfect ! Almost not a single shot where he didn't appear !
Kudos to the cat to present the narrator's sentence and show us how the bathroom sink seamlessly goes into the kitchen countertop! Bravo! Love black cats!
-Much Love, from Pakistan
Yes, kitty is a wonderful guide!
Nice comment☺️
I had to rewind so many times because I was distracted by the cat and started imagining what the cat's life was like and how it was doing 😅 (I just realised that I might have ADHD)
@@juice8990 haha me too I just watched the cat the first time 🤣😻
The only reason the architect went with the white was to provide perfect counterpoint to the black cat!
I'm not saying this lightly as I saw hundreds of home tours on UA-cam through the years : this is the ultimate work of architecture I've ever seen. It's pure art. I don't think I'll ever see such perfection again.
Absolutely agree
It is so stunning, functional, cleverly designed, yet understated. Not an easy task.
Well said! So true!!!
@@staceycorriveau7495 The beauty really is in the simplicity!
Fun fact: that kitchen counter actually runs throught the entire building, and then down underground and around the world
It runs through the whole universe. It is eternal
One time I got lost in the wilderness, and as luck has it, I stumbled on this counter and followed it back to civilization.
@@jujubee4249 😂😂
😂🤣😉
LOLZ! 🤣😂😅
Thank you cat for demonstrating so well this appartement’s beautiful features! 💖
The bedroom set up is brilliant. She won’t hear much if anything outside with the timber soundproofing. The entire apt is brilliant.
Imagine trying to awkwardly find the bathroom as a guest here ahhaha I have never seen something so seamlessly hidden. Amazing.
Especially if you were staying over for the night and your hostess was asleep. Ask the cat maybe.😊
"Umm... Where's your bathroom?"
"I don't have one, I just use the sink!"
"...."
"Jk, it's right here"
That cat stole the show. He/she walked the entire surface of the kitchen/bathroom tabletop just as the narrator talked about the continuous design. 😅
exactly. editing masterpiece right there. made me smile
This is headed straight to the Never Too Small hall of fame. I've seen some beauties but never one with a combo of such innovative design and brilliant, elegant execution. Every line is considered.
This is going straight to the pool room! And how’s the Serenity!
The cat emphasising the continuity between the kitchen counters and the vanity is A+.
This is one of the most visually pleasing and smart appartments in the series
Omg I was in awe when the bed appeared then my jaws just dropped when the bathroom door openned extending the kitchen counter!!!
That’s one of the best murphy bed layout and obviously the seamless kitchen-bathroon, too!! My god!! This is such a treat to one’s eyes. What a calm living space. This is so well done.
It does look cool though I can't help but think of having to clean finger prints every time you move it
There was a pull tab so you don't have to touch the mirror.
I agree it looks cool but I feel like the mirror will shatter if you do the nasty
I also dropped my jaw in that same moment!
I agree with the seamless integration of the bed behind the mirror. The only thing that bugs me slightly is how tricky it'll be to replace the bed sheet. In saying that, it's a minor thing to the work the architect has done
That adorable cat knows how to make their presence known by walking and jumping around in the background while accentuating the aesthetic of the apartment.
The cat is a paid actor!
I'm like... stunning, but where's the bed. And then she pulled the handle on the mirror. And i melted. This apartment is perfection. The space they achieved is genius. I'd like to move in today. the cat can stay.
It’s the mirror for me. Would it break during rough night? 😳
You don’t do the devil’s business when you live in a nice place like this
@@arya721 lol! 😁
No
This is the most elegant intriguing and calming design. I love how the modernisation echoes the original design of the building with its sweeping curves. I love how you included the cat in the tour ! So cute!!
I would live in a closet simply to be able to walk into that gorgeous building every day and see that staircase.
Hahahaha I was going to say that
So true
Wow, i've been watching tiny living videos for years, but the concept of this dining table actually had me cheer in surprise. This should be mass manufactured, I think it is brillant.
Yes! That was my same reaction- what a fantastic design!
That table - shut up and take my money!!
The illusion created by the mirror was just mind-blowing!! Did not expect that coming!!!
This is one of the most mind blowing designs I’ve seen on this channel, the invisible kitchen, the infinity bedroom nook, the bathroom’s seamless flow into the kitchen’s vanity
Jack Chen and Tsai Design: absolute legends in the small apartment business. Didn’t think he could top his place with the green wall in the bathroom, but then he drops this gem. Truly inspirational.
I can't decide which I like more. They are both so very different, yet so perfectly executed.
Is there a video for the one you mentioned? Now I'm really curious. This guy seems like a master. I've seen quite a few NTS videos and I think this one is my favourite so far...
@@hi_im_julian Yup! Take a look here: ua-cam.com/video/l3yHLikvjPU/v-deo.html. If you search Tsai Design on youtube, you’ll find a few other, more recent videos of the place too. It’s a different vibe compared to this apartment, but I love the use of the space.
@@NewKingPictures thank you buddy!
I dunno but that "secret door" for the bathroom is insane to me. I want it.
It’s gorgeous, I just feel like for one person this is like a normal size. Like I wouldn’t even call it small honestly if it’s just one person living there with cats
Totally - it feels really spacious and minimal. I live in a 38sqm flat, which is nice enough and has good bones (I also have Corian countertops in my kitchen! Though a mid grey colour instead of that lovely marble), along with some challenges with the layout (mostly with where to fit a full sized fridge-freezer when the kitchen was designed for a tiny integrated under-counter one, plus incorporating a home office into the living area without it looking out of place), so 50sqm would definitely be nice!
@@EmmaVB82 It sounds lovely, but the real question is, do you also have cats?
Compared to how I live, it is huge.It is all relative.
@@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 Same haha!
I just came from the “futuristic” apartment in Hong Kong, which was the apartment I least liked out of all the ones I’ve seen on this channel. Then I came here and this, this is the most beautiful apartment I have seen on this channel. It truly is exceptional and feels miles huger than the almost 700sqft futuristic apartment. Bravo!!!
Three years after being published this is still one of my very favoutites. The kitchen is just beautiful. And the cat presentong the elongated benchtop is a best presenter ever.
While watching the video I was thinking “what is dude talking about with the kitchen and the bedroom”. Then it all happened and I was impressed beyond belief. Hire this man, damn.
Same here.
The full size mirror player beautifully there
If I had to live in a studio apartment, then THIS is the studio apartment that I'm choosing! Loved the simplified elegance, loved the contrast between living and sleeping areas and I genuinely had no idea where the bed was gonna pull down from haha, bravo!
same
This is big apartment, they just screwed the whole thing,
you know she really doesnt cook when there's a framed painting as the stove backsplash
I agree with you. Once you start frying, you'll want to get rid of the artwork. I like how beautiful and purposeful this apartment is but there are things that will not fit my lifestyle like the hidden fridge and small kitchen sink.
@@rubyrose49 Don't fry! it's not healthy :))) I think that the pics are covered with glass, so it is very easy to clean them.
@@rubyrose49 true. I imagine if wanna cook with all the oil splash and all. And yes hide the fridge, nope. I wanna show it all. Hahahah
@@nunusyaz there are actually stoves with a very strong ventilatin hidden under a flap behind the the cooking top. You flip is open and it sucks in in all vapor pritty good.
the layers of grease it would have in my house
Of every single small space featured on this channel, this is the most exquisite and practical. Love it. Brilliant.
i just clapped at every reveal. the white cooktop, the mirror, the cat walking the counter were my faves. GENIUS!
As someone who's been watching from almost the beginning, this is definitely one of the best works you've shown to date, whole thing is so consistent, smart, clean and beautiful.
This is BEAUTIFUL! 😍
Exactly what I came on to say
A main protagonist - an Aesop soap is back, driving the plot by being visible from each and every corner.
You mean... The cat?
Jk, I know it
One of the best Never too small Videos in my opinion...
Everything just fits so perfectly 😮✨
My thoughts exactly! Absolutely stunning - clean and warm
The best use of space I've seen.
Wow! I´ve watched plenty of videos on this channel, but I´ve never been so blown away. The clean and minimalistic yet warm design is just stunning.
As soon as the architect spoke, I knew who he was. I’ve been a fan of him since his 1st work. Man this whole video is an ASMR.
Yes! Him and his team are so talented. Their work is always amazing
Who he is ;
What is the name of the architect?
I work in entirely different field but still I find this very inspiring. I want to something great as well!
Yes, please. Give us his name. I have never been so much in awe
@@ShanySha1 jack Chen of tsai design
Absolutely incredible. Stylish, inviting and still has historic charm. Not to mention all the ways the necessary items are creatively hidden. He should give Master Classes in Small Space Concepts.
I couldn't help whispering "wow" to myself while watching this beauty of a space. The architect who designed it truly is a master of his craft.
Wow! The beauty, elegance and simplicity of this place is mind blowing. The designers deserve a award.
Me and my wife did an inspection in this building a couple of years ago (I didn't get it tho :D) , so we know the initial lay out of the apartment, and I really love this transformation.
Love how this cat perfectly illustrates the smooth continuity of the kitchen counter to the bathroom !!
Thanks @NeverTooSmall for another filming and the chance to collaborate, you always comes up with amazing videos :)
Jack, this apartment is stunning. Bravo!
This is what makes me wanna become an architect too! You're an inspiring role model Jack.
I saw you in the intro and immediately thought to myself " this will be another immaculate and purposeful design." Well done!!!
Amazing work! ❤️
The secret bathroom door, the dinning table, symmetrical wooden wardrobes and finally continuous kitchen-bathroom bench are outstanding in a minimalistic way
Yeah, i love the secret bathroom so much ❤️
So far my top favorite small space design!!! Simple but the design is genius!!!
Wow. This mirror really created an ilusion of space and the kitchen is invisible. Beautiful.
Cat: hey hooman who are these fools u let into my kingdom?
Cat showing his dominance over his domain in every shot
I legitimately thought the bedroom was at the end of a long corridor. Then you mentioned there was a full size mirror! That nook looks very cozy. Fantastic use of timber.
Every time a new episode releases it just makes my night a whole lot better. There's something therapeutic about the way your videos are made.
OMG!!! the ideas behind this...the hidden door to the bathroom is mental!!!
It's cool but it'll be a nightmare to keep clean. People are always going to go for the part of the door where a handle would be.
The wood in the bedroom really gave the cozy chic hotel atmosphere
This is one of the best designs I have seen. Beautiful and functional. The cat did an excellent job of giving us a tour of "his" apartment. 😁
Absolutely stylish. I love the timber arch ceiling in the walkthrough space, definitely the best feature. The bathroom door is quirky but cool touch. Also the cat running around is so adorable, truly makes the space looking more alive and homely 🤭
The cat added so much character to all these shots! I absolutely love the bedroom, the use of the mirror to compensate for the dark area is wonderful.
This design is stunningly warm and inviting but that beautiful black cat STOLE THE SHOW! 😻
My dream space…. This is amazingly beautiful
the bedroom was a total surprise , the seamless bathroom is a genius idea. Always love the cinematography.
I absolutely love this apartment, like I didn't even realize the bed was the mirror, and I am stunned by how beautiful everything flows. Every little detail served its purpose and added to the usability and aesthetic of the beautiful apartment.
You’ve showcased some special spaces here, but this one is truly outstanding. Genius layout, aesthetically beautiful, functional and most of all, plenty of storage! What a lucky client.
This place is incredible! The kitchen is so clean!!! the closet archway hallway is to die for.
I love how the cat is claiming every surface. 😀 Beautiful home.
THIS is my absolute favorite small apartment. The play on light and reflection and trucking the eye make this apartment look absolutely expansive. LOVE IT!!!
Mr Jack Chen, the architect certainly has some of the best designs on this channel. He’s absolutely brilliant.
Jack Chen, you're my favorite architect in this whole series, dude. Amazing work
Everything is so well thought out. The kitchen flowing through to the bathroom. The mirror hiding the bed. So light & bright its helped me decide our new kitchen is going to be off the floor as well. I’ve seen this before but now I’m sold!
I have never seen a more ethereal and efficiently used spaced. I am speeeeeechless 😭❤️
I was amazed by the warmth of the bedroom and then was mindblown by the continuous kitchen’s counter top into the bathroom. This architect kicks ass!
The bathroom blew me away honestly. Very impressive design. I love the continuous kitchen countertop that flows seamlessly into the bath sink.
I am in love with the design of this apartment, in both the bedroom and kitchen/bathroom area. The fact that the counter is a continuous line between the two just made me gasp.
Genuinely brilliant design, use of space and creation of home - the kitchen disappears, the pictures are hung elegantly, the wrap into the bathroom surface great, the bedroom in wood with the uplighting fantastic, the first time I don't hate a Murphy bed. mostly cos you could have it down most of the time. AND a DECENT SIZED TABLE. Chapeau!
I love the kitty showing us around
This is definitely one of my favorites. More kitty tour guides, please!
Gorgeous apartment!! I love the kitchen that’s hidden in plain sight 🤍
Another brilliant project by Jack Chen and the team at Tsai Design. Well done! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
This is so airy, functional, and beautiful. No strange overengineering, just so much character
Honestly left speechless, genius, what a work of art
Wow. Just gorgeous. So well thought out. Possibly the most beautiful tiny space you guys have featured.
Elegant apartment, also loved how the cat always seemed in each shot.
I love EVERYTHING about this! If I ever had to describe my dream apartment then this would be it! The architect did an incredible job!
I am in love with this artistic, minimalist, integrated and almost invisible "kitchen". 😍
Best tiny living conversion. Very seamless, open and elegant
That countertop line - what a detail!
The bedroom 'hallway' is absolutely stunning!! Only thing I would do differently is replacing the door in front of the fridge with a sliding/foldable door which can be kept open, and replacing the art above the stove with useful kitchen storage (since that painting is going to be very dirty after cooking).
good points. I understand the aesthetics but above storage would be helpful They could even do it in white or some kind of white texture. Storage in a small place is important. I think the cat was the star of the place though.
At first sight I didn't notice it was the kitchen but a small gallery, OMG, and suddenly the bathroom appeared ✨
that kitchen is supercool. a fully functioning kitchen without dominating the space. and the way the bench top flows into the bathroom is just genius.
the layout and design are amazing, it made it look larger than it is...this is one of my favorites..
You're one of the main reasons I'm going to study architecture next year (being already a lawyer). Thank you for your videos!