Live-work under loft bed in 13m2 Paris micro-studio
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- Опубліковано 20 бер 2021
- When Jay Swanson moved into his 140-square-foot apartment, a former maids’ quarters (“chambre de bonne”) in central Paris, he had already pared down his possessions to two duffle bags in order to live aboard a hospital ship.
Dissatisfied with an old bed and desk that nearly filled the room, the science-fiction-writer-turned-vlogger took advantage of the high ceilings to create an upstairs using an ultra-tall loft bed with enough space to stand underneath and chunky stairs that double as storage drawers.
To turn his bathroom into a hybrid kitchen, he removed the urinal/bidet and replaced it with an induction stovetop and tiny washing machine. He admits midnight runs to the toilet down the hall aren’t always comfortable, but are worth the added space.
When he first moved in in 2017 Paris was his dining room and living room, but in times of Covid, he has had to readjust to being confined to 13 square meters for months on end. He credits his rich creative life - writing (he wrote “the world’s first real-time fantasy blog”) and video editing (he’s made his living with his UA-cam channel since 2017) - for expanding any space beyond the four walls.
Jay's vlog: / @jayswanson
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If you are interested in buying a tiny studio , a large window with a really good view makes a huge difference to the quality of living
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Thanks so much for visiting! It was so fun and I love the video 🥳
Jay out to grace the rest of UA-cam too ❤️😅
I hope this video goes vital.
Jay, a subscriber here to your channel and you're an inspiration for people to follow their dream.
So happy to see you on Kirsten's
Thanks for sharing your apartment and life with us. The video was very enjoyable and I’m now subbed to your channel. Sending all the best to you Jay 👍✌️🙏❤️
If he was used to a ship compartment this is much better. You must love the inner city life of Paris to do this though.
I’m all for living simply and using the outdoors as your backyard. I’m sure this pandemic has made many people question this lifestyle though if you are continuously living in lockdown. So glad for the small courtyard l have.
@@kismetau I am also in the luxury of a huge outdoor garden, Kismet. If city life is closed down the outdoors is your savior.
I absolutely love his comments, rambling...Jay was a true (gem) find for me. Thank you for showing his tiny place, and him!
Kristen, another great video. I am always amazed at how people can live and adapt to different environments, spaces and thrive. It appears that Europeans do it easier than we Americans. I heard someone from Denmark say "We live small so we can live large".
Asians like those in Hong Kong and Japan are the masters of tiny living. Seeing these homes makes us in the West, realise how much space we have that is just filled up with unused junk.
@@kismetau I agree Kismet. I've read Marie Kondo, and Fumio Sasaki"s books. Now reading "a Monks guide to a Clean House and Mind". Their the Masters.
I love when two channels I follow somehow come together!!!
I appreciate these small spaces that are actually lived in much more than the high end vacation spaces shown by the designer.
This looks like that scene in a prison movie when they show you where the mob boss sleeps, and you see the contrast between his well furnished room and other inmates stark cells!
Barn....and the other 31 who thumbed up...thats not really kind, guys. =/
Certainly looks like he has everything he needs. It would be so wonderful if I could get rid of the junk and live with only what I need. Living in Paris wouldn’t hurt either.
Except toilet and cooking facilities.
This video shows that living in Paris is like living in a can with a bunch of other sardines.
@@SD-qt1fs I agree. I've been living in Paris for 25 years and I've seen this city turn into a stinky, filthy overcrowded dumpster. Everything here is noisy, grey, repellent and batshit crazy expensive. On one side, the gentrification killed a lot of small handy shops while rising the rents even more and on the other one, there's a massive flow of poverty in this city - "migrants" and homeless people who turned some parts of Paris into genuine slums. You can add all sorts of visual and olfactory pollution, unsafely, insane traffic...
The fantasied idea of a romantic and beautiful Paris is long dead : this capital is just another Gotham.
@@tallulahbeaverhausen4382 It isn't homeless people's fault.
you know that homelesness is usually just a product of gentrification right? people dont wanna end up on the streets...@@tallulahbeaverhausen4382
what a great guy. i like his mind and his use of such a small space. it really does seem like a cozy hug.
He has a you tube channel and he is awesome.
Well this was a pleasant surprise! Two of my fav vloggers made a video together.
This is the future of this channel. "Hi, I've been expecting you. Here's a bunch of B roll i already shot in hope of one day, being Dirksened."
Jay's studio is more spacious than mine in Hong Kong, my only windows then were the TV and my laptop.
That must have been super claustrophobic !
I can't imaginge living in a space that smal, an the lack of a toilet and kitchen feels horible.
Now imagine this during the constant lockdowns, with the obligation to stay home all the time. This fells like prison.
I assume he pees in the shower.
Justice Center Leoben....prison is a state of mind, not a place run by the state.
@@kimphila lol
They have yards at prisons
Except no bubba that you can't turn your back on...🤣
I am absolutely freaking out. Two of my favourite UA-cam creators in one video! :O
Jay's transformation of this space was brilliant to watch! And so awesome to new see Kirsten's take on it.
Love Jay Swanson, been watching his channel for years, glad you found him.
Jay is an amazing youtuber, he has one of the best vlog channels around. Through his every day journals in Paris he shares his mindful thoughts that speak directly to our hearts. He deserves a sub 😊
Jayyy!!!!! So cool to see this cross posting 😍😍😍
Been a subscriber of this channel for a while the videos never disappoint, keep up the good work!!
When your place is so small you leave your shoes outside the front door to increase the usable space inside by 0.71%.
Welcome to India.
I think that’s a hygienic thing specially since most viruses are introduced into your home by bringing in filthy shoe wear. Kudos for doing that. Notice how clean he keeps everything despite the cramped space.
💀 the percentage
That’s just a common thing in apartments in the uk at least
How does Kirsten make a 14+ minute movie about a 140 sq ft space? Imagine her touring a typical 2500 sq ft American house. That movie would be 14 minutes / 140 sq ft x 2500 sq ft = 250 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = 4+ hours long.
Prolly long but not that long, because they wouldn't focus on talking about being efficient and saving up space, going to the toilet through a corridor etc.
Lol, I wouldn’t discard your challenge. We’ll let James Cutler or others know if they are up for a walkthru as long as there’s an interesting take.
yea but 2500ft amerian house is boring af usually
@@MonkeySpecs301 I’ve been around some great people and family on such houses. Too American at this point to get too harsh on the matter, lol. Will try to bring you guys some interesting stuff no matter what.
@@jelinedelacruz1187 thanks for the channel recommendation
I used to live in a tiny studio apartment myself so I'm used to living in a diddy space but this video made me feel claustrophobic. It was fine when I was in my twenties but as you get older you need your proper home comforts like a nearby loo and a workable kitchen space. Watching this just left me feeling very sad about the current state of the world and the unaffordable housing market. How depressing :(
Exactly, we are at this point were people are actually living in cars, because even though they have a job it’s impossible to pay the apartments rent, I have family members that work in San Diego and have to go to sleep to Tijuana México, were rent is lower :(
How cool!! I used to watch his videos last year!. I have been to Paris a couple of times and cant wait to go back.
Awesome to say Jay featured. I remember the journey he went through with this space. Also cool to see two of my subbed channels collaborating :D
Jay!!!! What a great surprise seeing your apartment post-sprucing up. You were a huge help when we went to Paris in September 2019, coincidentally right before the pandemic hit.
He's got the sleeping arrangement I love-- sleeping up high with space/access beneath. I would love that wee space! Nicely done!! 💙
This is such a great use of space, the fact that he can stand under the bed is nice. Also the toilet walk is not even that far away it totally works. Thanks for sharing 👍✌️🙏❤️
Limitation is the mother of creativity!
I lived in a small place in a big city before, and its coincidentally when I most recieved visits lol
His home is so clean and well organized. Love the dresser/stairs. His view from the window is beautiful too: it looks like he sleeps in a tree house.
I never tire of watching this video. Your style and ingenuity are just so impressive. You have created the ultimate cosy cute home.
LOVE JAY , BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT , AND GREAT BOOKS , GREAT ART , VERY SMART AND DOWN TO EARTH . IT IS CALLED A REAL HUMAN BEING , LOVE HIS CHANNEL ,I WATCH EVERY BLOG , AND NOW I FOUND KIRSTEN CHANNEL ,I WILL WATCH HERS TOO. THANKS ALL .
I saw Jay’s picture on the thumbnail and thought I was visiting his channel. Imagine my surprise when I saw Kirsten on screen. Thanks for showing us the details of Jay’s space. Now I understand why he is so insane. 😉
This was super interesting. I hadn't intended on watching the entire thing, but camera work was beautifully woven in with Jay's descriptions. I lived in Paris for years in the early 80's in a student room larger than his studio and I can't believe what he's done with it! I have read some of the comments below re: his channel, so I think it's time I take a look. Thanks for showing us around Kirsten, Nico and Jay.
That was fascinating. What a positive inspirational guy. Love his attitude of gratitude. He's created a lifestyle that works for him. 💙💚
Love the vlog set-up. Single living has never been better. Well done for a bachelor. 👏😊
Super efficient. He definitely makes the most out of this tiny space. This really reminds me of the New York Match-Box studio.
You think? To me, this doesnt look efficient at all. None of his ”solutions” work well, he basically sleep inside the shower, he doesnt have a real place to cook, no toilet etc. This could be fone so much better.
Love the place! Good use of space. Really love the working station by the window!
Absolutely brilliant video. Loved it ‘coz the Gentleman spoke fantastically and great in details
Continuously inspired, thank you Kirsten
THE CROSSOVER EPISODE I WASN’T EXPECTING
Really happy to see Jay's Le Chateau featured! Great to hear a condensed history of the place :)
Worlds collide! Love Jay and you guys.
Wow his tiny studio apartment is very common in Hong Kong.
A very cozy apartment! On a side note, glad you guys took off your shoes before stepping in. 👍
That loft bed is really nice looking & a great idea for such a small space.
Wow, good for him. Personally I would not mind a small space as long as it had my own cooking area and I need a toilet.
Amazing pictures on the wall, very cosy apartment 😊
Great video, love watching jay’s videos /Paris...
Nice twist on perspective of Jay’s abode. Thanks!
Seems like a really nice guy. Down to earth. Like that.
That live action blog idea seemed really cool!
Good job on space use. It takes awhile living in a place to understand the specific opportunities within any magnitude. Also a place is always evolving with the person who lives there.
I can't believe Jay never mentions le Chateau!
Terrific video! Well done!! Really interesting to see how someone can make the best of such a small space. It can be done!! Cozy! In a huge cosmopolitan city, I think it's worth living in such a small space. Renting is difficult in such expensive cities. People are adapting to smaller housing units! It's manageable and these suites can be nicely decorated and made in to super efficient little homes!!
Always great videos! Also the coffee appreciation in this video 😊👍🏽 chemex and inverted aeropress well done.
A channel crossover I didn't expect..pleasantly surprised!
Jay seems like a very likeable fellow. I love that space.
Nice appartment, really well though out and especially cozy for these times.
I also appreciate to finally see the use of masks, wanted to say that as i was annoyed to not see them in the last one. thumbs up!
Humans haven't worn masks since we've been here, now all of a sudden, everyone must wear masks? Absolute BS!! You didn't wear masks since there's been TB, and it kills between 10 and 15 million people a year, yet wear masks for the common cold? GTFO!!
@@Anarchy-Is-Liberty not for the common cold, but for influenza and for those who are at risk from it. You don't seem to understand that the common cold is something else than influenza.
Your statement about masks also shows a lack of knowledge. Humans have worn masks in many instances of human history. Look at the plague for instance or at the first world war. Also look at the numbers of persons dying at an early age due to dust lungs. Nowadays people wear masks all the time in many professions. Starting with the painters in the car industry or coal.miners preventing coal lungs, but there is many more and I am sure you could come up.with a lot of you d actually research the topic.
Bakunin would be ashamed of you, being that lazy with research and still daring to speak up in public.
Amazing use of space💯👍🏽🎉
At least you do not call it a "tiny house".... (I like your courtyard garden !)
Too small
I really like this tiny room apartment. But without the toilet within the room , I think it would be a difficult life for me especially at night time. 😂🙏
Such a great vdo, thank you so much from Thailand. 🙏🇹🇭👍☺️
Compared to our four berths on the Africa Mercy, Jay got an upgrade. So excited to see his space.
Two steps above being homeless and barely a step up from a Soviet-era bed-sit. His rent, back in the states, might be a house payment on a decent property. Paris used to be a great city. His videos show good angles at good times. ¿ What would Baron Haussmann think if he saw what was occupying it now and what they've done to it ?
great space... i LOOOVE the artwork.
I really like the use of space; I have seen fold away loo that would work in a small space, I couldn't manage that walk every time I needed to go.
Love Jay, the UA-camr!
Another excellent, very helpful video, thank you!
What a creative and happy life.
Love the kitchen.
knowing paris you'd probably still pay 800euros for living in such a small place :D
How cool you make this all work. And super cool you are frkmPullman!!
This was interesting. He made good use of the space he has. The high ceiling helps a lot (almost always does). What made me smile is that, as small as the space is, if he had visitors, they could actually sleep in their own bed......It is a small space, but as he said, he is in "Paris"....I def would prefer my own bathroom, however.
This guy has a great attitude!
Vlogs on vloggers by other vloggers
Always great to see Jay 📸
I wonder how much he pays in rent each month... as a Parisian, this is one of the smaller living spaces I've seen (a friend of mine lives in a 7 square meter chambre de bonne, lockdown was hell for him)
Another interesting vid 👍
So small space can get your life together especially in a great environment
This is super! This guy is so great..
15 square metre could be enough to live for 1 person If there is enough window surface with natural light. (I used to live in a ~13-14 sqm caravan during season work, so I have enough experience about that.)
I can say that, a good interior designer could design a much-much more space efficient flat, but this one is just fine if he satisfied. ;)
I love your layout and if you really want you can definitely cook. I saw UA-cam on people living in Hong Kong apartment. But your space is nice as it is.
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when i lived in 25 sq m apartment in Shenzhen, China (with loft bed as well) - i thought it's already possible minimum, but this box goes beyond. it's crazy.
A fun thought exercise if I was to live in the same situation how I would design the space to maximize the square footage. I wonder if the thick shower walls could be removed and replaced with glass planes to maximize the shower space?
It really makes you appreciate what you have, I live in a nice home, 3600 sq ft and sometime we want a larger home with more rooms (due to children). This really inspires you to transform the space you do have to fit your needs.
Great place! I would live in it!
It reminds me of a college dorm room.
Nice!
I love this Channel😍😍 im From Bolivia so, i love to see what we don't have here
Amazing.
Looks comfortable. Works for him. Like the higher ceiling.
As always, interesting.
I watch his vlogs. He makes great videos.
I wouldn't call that living. I don't wanna be rude, but damn
Assuming he has enough money to eat out all the time, which based on his explanations it sounds like he does, it seems fine to me. He has a space to work, a space to sleep, and a space to relax; he can shower and do laundry. The only thing that would really annoy me is the lack of a private toilet. And, as a spoiled American, the lack of A/C on the hotter summer days (Paris is pretty mild though).
Good job ! Able to adapt within your means !
I like what he did with his home.
Ingenius!
Reminds me of living in Tokyo albeit I had twice the space... a whopping 26m2 with a built bed loft, GASP!
Pretty much has it all but lack of toilet and kitchen would be really hard to deal with. I don't know how he does it and still stays sane.
Watch his own UA-cam channel...he is very inspiring! Jay Swanson.
Well done
I like your concept... Giod job? 👍👍👌
love how he made the best of those conditions, but living like that feels kind of inhumane
@i-mm-o res sure does! But the problem isn’t that, just to allow a city get so densely populated and expensive that some people resort to this kind of homes, that are basically glorified rooms.