House Tours: A Couple's $2,300 Apartment in Brooklyn, New York
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Name: Amanda Heald & Josh Hull
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Size: 300 SQ FT/28 SQ METERS
Type of Home: Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Years Lived In: 3 years
Amanda and Josh weren't prepared for the amount of work they would have to put into their 300 sq ft apartment, but with creativity, and some compromise, they turned this space, which was an eye sore, into a home they can call their own. From ambitiously creating a lofted bedroom structure to completely upgrading their kitchen and balcony space, though this space may be temporary (due to their expecting bundle of joy), they assured that it will be more of a home that they love than just a place for the moment.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro, Floor Plan
0:40 - Kitchen
2:31 - Bathroom
3:35 - Entryway
5:25 - Lower Bedroom Area/Nursery
8:07 - Lofted Bedroom Area
10:25 - Living Room
13:54 - Balcony
15:07 - Preparing for Newborn/Meaning of Home
About Amanda:
IG: [healdbydesign] & [amendheeld]
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Thank you for all the kind words! Sharing our home with you all has been a huge honor. 💛
I like that in such a small space you took the time to talk shit on previous tenants and workers.
@@sarahcook895We tried not to speak negatively about the previous tenants’ style but rather describe what the space looked like before we moved in as we were asked to do. However, our landlord’s workers did do a horrendous job (painting over a picture instead of removing it and leaving globs of dripped paint on the counter for us to clean up, splattering paint on our furniture when they used them as step stools while they painted, etc.) Any negative language used to describe their work was completely warranted and I stand by my criticism.
I'm really impressed by how much you were able DIY for this small space to make it functional! Just wondering, logistically, how did you do it? Were you building in the space or did you have a workshop you were able to go to?
@@elijahlee6265 Thank you! Great question. Some of the building was done on our balcony before we put the grass down, of course (cleaning up the saw dust would have been a nightmare!) And some of it was at my husband’s warehouse. But because of the size of our place, everything had to be assembled in our apartment.
It’s such a lovely home! You really made it a fabulous space!
This is probably the most creative and beautiful design I’ve ever seen.
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Lies
@@MiniM69?
@@jane-cn6nd maybe a troll
I was coming on to say the same thing. With so many families now living in tiny houses of all kinds I’m hoping these folks find that they can stay in this place while their child is growing up. Really wonderful and creative space. Great work apartment therapy
These people have incredible ideas. They took a very small 1 bedroom apartment and turned it into a whole world. Their bedroom is pure genius!
yeah because they are paying WAYYYY too much a month for that sweat box oh hell nah
This is gorgeous!
As a non-New Yorker, I'm always amazed at how much landlords will let you change.
Or you don’t ask and just assume your security deposit won’t be returned…
agreed! In Australia New South Wales, renters aren't even allowed to hang a picture with a removable hook
@@michellenorris211same in the Uk nothing was allowed and the agency would come to check the property regularly to make sure not even a hole is in the walls.
Tbf, theyre basically updating the apartment for free for the landlord. Now the landlord will be able to charge probably 1.5x as much for that apartment after they leave due to their renovations.
@@chromberries7329Yeah, I can see the listing now. "Charming Victorian boudoir apartment with custom kitchen and ample storage...$3000 a month."
New Yorkers are hands down the most creative decorators in the world. They really make the most of small spaces. This place is fantastic!
That would be Europeans and Asians where space is also a precious commodity in built up spaces.
You mean gentrifiers
@@Kymmrodri12 No, they are not "gentrifiers" - they struggle and make-do with what they have like any average New Yoker.
@@Kymmrodri12 exactly
People also ask
What makes someone a gentrifier?
A gentrifier is "A middle-class person who moves into a disinvested neighborhood
I copy that from google
I can’t believe they did all of that themselves! So impressive and I love the nursery you two created.
I was so glad when she mentioned she was a nanny, and actually has a very realistic view that once the baby starts crawling, they're going to have to seriously rethink their apartment. (if you guys read this, congrats, hope all is going well and you're loving parent life). I absolutely love everything about their place, if I was on my own I'd move in in a heartbeat without changing a single thing.
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One of the most creative living spaces I’ve seen in 60 years. Unique, clever, and resourceful use of color and furnishings resulting in a lovely home.
As charming as this apartment and its spectacular details are, I'm overwhelmed just thinking about how one goes about cleaning all the nooks and crannies of this apartment!
It is not easy!!
I'm overwhelmed thinking about how much they have to change once they move. Although I think the landlord should pay THEM for quadrupling the value of the apartment lol
Im thinking the same 😂😊 apartment is beautiful!
I was just thinking the same thing!!! I used to clean houses with my mom growing up, apartments/ homes like these are beautiful (hands down), but a royal pain to clean!!!!!
It's too much. This would make me want to shriek!!!! I think the previous owner/tenant, was onto something, when they had a lot of white walls....I wish I could have seen the previous place with furniture in it.
My jaw is on the floor. The creativity in making this space is phenomenal. The use of traditional furnishing and colour in a small space without it being frumpy and dark. Truly amazing.
Thank you so much! 🥹
It's as though they have created their very own Hobbit House! It's simply otherworldly. She must create many other things in life which I would love to see. The bedroom would make me so claustrophobic I couldn't stand it, yet they are so at peace in it. There would be no air to breathe, yet they are unfazed. It's just amazing. They seem perfectly suited. They are sure to be lovely parents, but I do hope they are able to find a larger apartment soon...and please show us the next creation when they do!!
the bedroom loft is tiny, but there is a window to open for air
I love the sign above the changing pad, "You are safe, you are loved".
That mantra is equally for me as it is for baby! Haha
I like the one in the bathroom, poop deck
This baby is super lucky to have such creative parents!!!
Oh my goodness, such a stunning Victorian home. Your baby furniture is truly beautiful.
One question. Does this incredibly creative couple have their own designer show? If not, they should. BTW, thank you for posting!
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i would love to watch that!
@@hobocode Definitely!
I would even hire them!
@@Apricot90You can!
wow this is one of the best decor makeovers I've seen. So much thought and improvising to make that space theirs. Everything is practical and of course VERY stylish. I love it. The flap in their bedroom for water!!! genius and so cute. I wish this couple and their baby so much life and wellness. As a former kitchen designer....Bravo - standing ovation!
#Apartmenttherapy more of this please!!! This was chock full of ideas that one can use. There's nothing cookie cutter about these two. I could watch this over and over. This reminds me of Apartment Life magazine. Thank you!
I am in love with what you both have done to your space - it is absolutely incredible! Bravo-your creativity, style and craftsmanship makes your little home so cozy and sweet 👍👏😊💕blessings
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I would be claustrophobic in that small space, but the *style* of it is absolutely gorgeous, creative and adorable.
Omg, there is so much stuff in that apartment I feel like I can't breathe just watching the video. Yes, they are creative but I dont know how they even move around in there😟
Maximalism certainly isn’t for everyone.
And the baby won't stay a baby for long.
Тесно, не хватает воздуха
Such an innovative space! It's truly unbelievable how you managed to get everything to fit so well in the space! I love the outdoor space as well!
They feel like they've really prioritized safety and comfort in their lives. The true definition of a home. I am so in admiration of how well they work as partners, they both seemed very heavily involved in the making of this beautiful home. True partnership, a true merging of ideas-- and that baby is so lucky to have parents who are in tune with their values.
This space will be my go-to video to demonstrate that one can have darker colours in a small space, and it actually makes the room feel larger. Such talented people!
I have seen a lot of home tours, but I must say that you two are some of the MOST creative and ingenious people that have truly used your space to it's total maximum! Love how clever you both are and have really made a very interesting and inspiring home. Good luck with your bundle of joy and if you do move and start again, you would do us all a big favour if you made another home tour! Thank you.
That is so sweet. Thank you! I’m sure we’ll try to top this place in our next one if we can. 😉
Here I am living in Ann Arbor, Michigan in a 1160 square feet house with my husband and my 16 year old daughter, our little cat and dog, thinking I am a space saving queen and then I watch this video haha! Amazing job!
This is really awesome. The Juliet balcony and the outdoor space are just amazing. I’m really inspired and impressed by what these two have done
This was absolutely incredible!! Such an inspiring couple. I would hire Amanda in a heartbeat to help decorate a small space...such great sense
Me too!
Me too ❤❤❤
@MyVerymuch, @rileoftheweek8310
Thank you all so much, you can!
I love love love how Amanda and Josh made the very old apartment their own. I love the nursery. Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy.
What great ideas you folks have had! Enjoy your space and CONGRATS on your new baby. 😊
Wow! Every nook and cranny was utilized. Very creative and cozy.
This is incredible. Although personally it's not my style, the amount of creativty and genius space-solving solutions this couple came up with is awe inspiring. They should have their own show where they transform small spaces of other people! Genius.
Absolutely UNREAL amount of creative, out-of-the-box ideas. Colors are rich and exciting. Wow..just WOW
Oh I love what they did with the place! 😍 So whimsical and cozy. I like how they came up with ideas to use every little corner and the height of the ceiling to store things and have furniture with multiple purposes. I hope they won't have difficulties with raising their baby in that small place though. That's the only thing that worries me. Besides that, it's a beautiful home and incredibly creative couple. 👌🏾
Man I LOVE this home. So unique, vibrant and electric!!!!!
WOW, that’s what I must say about you both in creating an utterly charming and beautiful and PRACTICAL tiny house in Brooklyn. Your creative ideas and execution show brilliant imagination and skill
to be able to actually build in the shelves and doors and the balcony and paint and colors and loft space so that it works for you and your soon sweetheart arrival. A most charming and beautiful result. Thank you both for sharing this. You are a great duo with one of you with the creativity and dreams and the other of you, such fine gentleman of your dreams who is so skilled and loving to want to please you. Best of luck and I think you two should open a small business to help others implement their tiny home designs in tiny house living spaces or for that matter, large spaces as well.
I don't know how to express how impressed I am with this apartment! Absolutely amazing....so creative, and whimsical on top of functional. Wonderful ideas and execution. LOVE IT! I hope you get to stay a long time. If not, I want to see what you do with your next place!
Thank you so much! “Whimsical” is one of the descriptor words I used for the article interview (not yet posted.) Unfortunately, it’s not enough space for us long-term but we will definitely aim to make the next space Apartment Therapy worthy, too! 😉
@@amandahhh333you are amazing! I can’t wait to see what you do with your next home.
@@amandahhh333please don’t go “modern “ in the next one,
I love how you made the space work and the beautiful decor.
Please record and share your next space with us. I love how your minds work and the gathering of materials and ideas. Bravo
One of the more inventive, playful, and charming responses to space I've seen. (Dig the roundish living room). Interesting and lovely young couple, and soon-to-be child. Wishing them continued beauties and delights.
This has got to be the best use of working in a 300sq ft space I have ever seen!! You both are a wonderful team. A lot of folks living in sardine cans in Paris France, should call you both. Terrific job. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us. Congrats on the new baby. Go Brooklyn.
WOW! My favorite Apartment Therapy tour ever! LOVE this couple's ingenuity, creativity, and design. Innovative AND beautiful!!!
Victorian core for the win. They did a great job it doesn't even feel like it's 300 sq ft.
I think the land lord owes them money at this point
I agree 💯
This is one of the most innovative spaces I've ever seen! What a great use of space, plus it all looks intentional, rather than "we'll settle for placing this item here awkwardly, because there's no place else" (if that makes sense).
I would be super claustrophobic in there. But those people are genius. Very impressive.
I basically just said the same thing
These people are so amazing and so talented with their ideas and design. I love everything they have done. Such wonderful and intelligent thoughts went into their apartment. Really great ideas!
I couldn’t live there it’s too claustrophobic but I do appreciate the creativity and that it’s not just a white box.
I’m so glad to see the comments here, as a lifetime New Yorker I am blown away by this space. I love your style, and I have to say the use of space is phenomenal. I live in a studio, but I don’t do DIY projects, just decorating, creating storage and rearranging (constantly) to make things work. Kudos. The colors are beautiful, the outside space, the sweet nursery. And I think you can definitely get away with being there until you have a toddler. Normally I would say “stay in the apartment”, but I can understand it might be a bit tricky once they’re moving around! All the best. 💜
Interior designer here in Maine if the women in this video would ever be interested in a change. I would love to have you join our team!!! If this is your design and you put this together this well 👏 I feel you could be an outstanding asset to our work family! If not let me just say I am in awe!!!
Fabulous 👌 work
Stay happy
Thank you so much! I’d love to get in touch.💛
Such an incredible job with such limited space. Love all the creative hacks!
I'm so impressed by this couple! Here i am building a 3000sqft house for my little family of three as I feel like we dont have enough room and they have made a piece of epic functional art in 300sqft!!
I'm really rooting for this couple. They've put so much effort into this space and I wish they're able to find somewhere bigger.
I've watched this video several times over the past six months. So in awe of what these people have created.
You guys have probably been the most creative in the use of space I've seen. I can't put my finger on it, but I'm reminded of November of 1920, when my grandmother immigrated from Scotland to marry my grandfather, coming thru Ellis Island. They originally had a tiny apartment in NYC, before they moved due to the fact that my grandfather was in the US Navy. They went on to live in Long Beach, CA, Oklahoma, and the New Orleans area, before coming to settle in the Norfolk VA area. But your apartment somehow put their story in my head.😊
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Simply charming. It feels like a storybook apartment. ❤
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So many creative uses of a small space! My favorite was the simple drop down counter with hooks underneath - genius!
the bubble machine made me love them even more.
It’s my favorite one on this channel. It’s so cozy, creative and practical. It changes from the all white painted hipster appartements. The couple look super friendly too.
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It's so whimsical, cosy and unique. I really love it!
I watch a lot of tiny space apartments and these people come up with the most unthinkable creative ideas for functionality living spaces but this one is by far the best. Amazing!
Its not easy making sure everything is secure...he's pretty smart... gotta love a great team. Very creative. They seem to cherish each other's strengths and help each other discover new ones. The baby is going to think this home is magical...❤ Really love the outdoor space and it seems like the neighbors probably would, too.
What an ingenious use of space. It is so beautiful, I couldn't manage this because I'm not organized enough but kudos to this couple 👏
This was literally the best video to showcase how you can use vertical space and imagination! I’m so inspired! Thanks for sharing
Can't stop thinking about your home...to have a landlord that ok'd everything..your color choices...fabrics...textures..I'm surprised that your home is not in a decorating magazine...many blessings on your baby.
I just keep thinking after all that transformation, what if the landlord wanted the apartment back😱.
Imaginative, Eclectic, Traditional, Romantic, Maximalism. The work& vision is a lot to take in.
Wow! I'd rather live there than a 2000ft home! Gorgeous and inspiring!
Wow! What a compliment! 🥺
This is my kind of creative!
Amazing job, it's small yet mighty, and beautiful!
So much whimsy and wonder I had to stop what I was doing and watch this
This is the MOST creative use of space I’ve ever seen
I really adore getting glimpses into people's lives that let us see love.
Nothing could be further from my aesthetic and yet I find myself drawn to this beautifully, cleverly designed / decorated place. What a lovely family.
Not my taste but I'm very impressed with the creativity, hard work and execution.
I am so amazed by this insanely creative apartment. Stop being a nanny and be a decorator! You're INCREDIBLE!!
The creativity here is astounding!!! This is just a beautiful apartment used to it’s fullest.😍😍😍
This is truly like a little jewelry box. Very creative
you guys remember those 'I Spy' books?? their apartment is like living inside one of those books. so dreamy and storybook-like, i love it.
What a sweet comment. Haha 💛
This is one of the most creative uses of space I've ever seen
This is the dreamiest, most magical apartment I have EVER seen 😍 it’s absolutely breathtaking
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Not easy to create a fairy tale home which is beautiful but really functional. The baby has the most charming corner ever. Good luck you guys. 🧚♂
Creative + SO SO BEAUTIFUL GUYS REALLY!!!
this couple has really made the absolute best use of their limited space. This is great!
I love what Amanda says at the end of the video: "you don't have to make a lot of money to have a home that you love"!
Envy the 11 foot ceilings though. We only get about 8-9 feet in most buildings in Australia.
You are genius with how you not only made things accommodate you but you have such wondeful style!! I am in awe of what you accomplished!!❤️👏👏🏽👏👏🏽
Every inch is well used! You have created a beautiful, functional space!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!! What creativity, building skills, and execution of ideas!!!!! Great teamwork!! Congratulations on your baby!! I loved the colors, design, everything!! The patio is so charming and inviting!! THx for sharing!!!
Amazing. I’ve lived in 400sq ft & my hats off to your creativity
Gorgeous, creative and a unique space where you can see there's actually people living there and having a great life. 😊
Love this design! It's so cute and has a vintage/curio shop kind of feel! Just gorgeous!
The power of creativity and thinking outside the box!
Maximalism in a small space, so cozy, creative, beautiful and practical. I love this.
Not sure I like all the clutter, but they had some pretty ingenious space-saving innovations. So props to them.
This was so beautiful it moved me to tears, the baby is blessed they have wonderful parents.
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I love the way you manipulated the space to fit your needs and it also looks beautiful!
I am wowed at the level of creativity and ingenuity in this apartment. It is beautifully decorated to boot!
Beautiful! I love how you have utilized all of the space. The avocado green wall paint is to die for! Peace and blessings.
She definitely has vision that fake balcony is so so creative
Wow!! As a designer, the creativity of this couple and what they have done with this space, blows me away! Love the paint to the ceilings...the loft..and all the awesome use of vertical space! Amazing! Your child is lucky to have parents who will be a great example!
Absolutely incredible! They should have their own show.
Wow, what creativity used to make their place a home🎉🎉🎉
This place is magical
These people need to write a book of space saving ideas. This is awesome.
This home is such a cozy place, and a creative use of space. The Emily Winfield Martin books with the adorable artwork are my favorite for baby gifts. Before I even knew about this artist someone had gifted me a pack of postcards, each with a different whimsical girl on the front. I’ve sent them to my granddaughter and she keep them in her “special” drawer where she keeps all her treasures.
They are a gem!!!