Small Apartment Tour - Life in a Beautiful 470 ft² Perfectly Sized Space

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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Рік тому +14

    Thanks for watching! You can check out Janet's UA-cam channel (and her amazing piano and uke covers) here:
    www.youtube.com/@neuegirl

  • @Angela-l5q
    @Angela-l5q Рік тому +56

    Wow! You have a washer and dryer, plenty of sunshine a generous size kitchen and you have organized your apartment beautifully

    • @rainyd4293
      @rainyd4293 7 місяців тому

      The bathroom has no window, it’s useless.

    • @crypio
      @crypio 3 місяці тому

      @@rainyd4293 ? mechanical ventilation. it's common

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 3 місяці тому

      nice material things. she's alone , works from home, has no space to live. sad really.

  • @vixenmmh
    @vixenmmh 9 місяців тому +12

    She has this set up so nicely. Good job. Looks so cozy

  • @bunnylimon
    @bunnylimon Рік тому +127

    Small but vibrant. So well arranged!

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Рік тому +21

    I really really needed to see her balcony/patio. That is a huge factor for me in any size living space.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 9 місяців тому

      Me to ! An outside space is very important!

  • @DiasFrugalLife
    @DiasFrugalLife Рік тому +47

    We bought a home that was 480 sq ft, 2 bedrooms 1 bathrooms. Very small but the layout made it very efficient no wasted space. Loved that little house.

    • @JudgeyJudgeyable
      @JudgeyJudgeyable Рік тому +1

      Whoa I can’t imagine! Would love to see that

    • @DiasFrugalLife
      @DiasFrugalLife Рік тому +2

      @@JudgeyJudgeyable I have a video on my channel

    • @GadgetsGearCoffee
      @GadgetsGearCoffee Рік тому

      I wish I had 2 bedrooms! sq ft wise I totally could have made that happen, layout and plumbing, unsure, it would have been possible for extra $$$

  • @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244
    @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244 Рік тому +33

    What a nice Condo! So nice to have a In Suite Laundry, extra Closets and a Peninsula. We just moved to a 400 square feet and are incredibly blessed to have In Suite Laundry! 💕🙏

  • @Becca_Lynn
    @Becca_Lynn Рік тому +50

    What a cute space! I love her sense of style ❤

  • @hallmanager4911
    @hallmanager4911 Рік тому +8

    Wow! I love her style - I'm going to try and copy everything she's done. Such a cosy, welcoming place to live.

  • @pamisntcraiganymore
    @pamisntcraiganymore 10 місяців тому +1

    I watch a lot of the small space tours. They’re helped me see most of us don’t need a big kitchen. I don’t think I ‘ve turned on my oven more than a handful of times in the last decade. I never use more than 2 burners at a time. And most of my cupboards house junk. I could easily go smaller there.

  • @fransirahome
    @fransirahome Рік тому +7

    Perfect size kitchen and island for small space, cute space.

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 9 місяців тому +4

    I think it’s super cute and perfect for her and her style ! She seems like a very upbeat and sweet person !! ❤️🏡

  • @mdtowhidul
    @mdtowhidul Рік тому +10

    you seem like a true creator. beautiful room, beautiful hobbies!

  • @WhaChuUpTo
    @WhaChuUpTo 9 днів тому

    They made this layout so well! Thank you for all the inspo I can take over to my little 470sqft studio

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat 5 днів тому

    Very nice apartment! I love the layout, the kitchen is great, and there’s so much storage!

  • @annas4191
    @annas4191 Місяць тому +1

    I love it! Lots of nice storage too

  • @FrugalFinley
    @FrugalFinley Рік тому +9

    Thanks so much for documenting these stories. I personally believe everyone benefits from hearing these alternatives ways of living that don't feel too alien to adopt. Stop buying and start living folks!

  • @Gwen-joyful-light
    @Gwen-joyful-light Рік тому +3

    Love the kitchen and my favorite is the stove location and the fact that they builder made sure to add a stove hood.

  • @Julia-zj2ch
    @Julia-zj2ch Рік тому +73

    Removing the sliding closet doors and replacing them with curtains or a shade that rolls up would make access to the inside of the closet much more convenient and useful. It is a lovely space.

  • @musicismylove92
    @musicismylove92 Рік тому +5

    Such a cozy and beautiful space! Everything seems purposeful and still cute and homey

  • @BrianThrives
    @BrianThrives Рік тому +3

    It's very well done for the size and without a professional budget.

  • @debcomly2481
    @debcomly2481 Рік тому +6

    Super cute space ❤ Good Job! I love the Velvet couch !!!

  • @TheMennomilist
    @TheMennomilist Рік тому +20

    I love how it is set up. Well done. It is crazy (and wonderful) she has a piano in there!

  • @JOY-gv2uq
    @JOY-gv2uq Рік тому +2

    Wow! Amazing layout for such small space. Amazing!

  • @nononono3421
    @nononono3421 Рік тому +6

    For such small spaces a portable induction cooktop with two heaters might be better than a built-in one, and a 24” oven instead of 30 (maybe it is 24, can’t tell). An in-building laundry space would be nice for those who don’t mind not having one in their apartment. Washer-dryer is also an option but slower to dry.

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Рік тому +2

    This is one of the best places I have ever seen I love it!!

  • @karenbrest187
    @karenbrest187 Рік тому +4

    Very nice Apt - thank you for sharing 😊

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Рік тому +3

    Truly you have created a home within an apartment - a challenge to most, but you have succeeded.
    Apartment is a loose term throughout the world and I am wondering if you own this condo or do you rent? (No, you don't have to answer) but the reason why I ask is that you can hire people to rework your front entrance closet to make it more functional. If you own it I would consider investing in that. Also, I wanted to mention that I love having the laundry at the front door. It really does keep the noise as far away as possible. Stunning place, thank you for sharing with us.

  • @jodypaulson255
    @jodypaulson255 Рік тому +2

    Wow, a turntable! I don't imagine a lot of tiny spaces have many of those these days!

  • @zyannaikigai9923
    @zyannaikigai9923 4 місяці тому

    Love ittttt . Underneath the sink I use a locker shelf and it maximizes my vertical space under the cabinet

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Рік тому +3

    Wow we think this is a very cute and cosy apartment. Thanks Matt and Danielle ❤️

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Рік тому +2

      Happy you enjoyed the tour Cathy :) Hope you're doing well :)

    • @cathylynnpietranton
      @cathylynnpietranton Рік тому

      @@ExploringAlternatives yes I'm doing OK thanks for asking 😊

    • @Ruebenjohn8867
      @Ruebenjohn8867 Рік тому

      @@cathylynnpietranton Hello how are you doing today?

  • @lesleywatkins1172
    @lesleywatkins1172 Рік тому +3

    Small but perfectly formed! 😊

  • @Magical_Trash
    @Magical_Trash Рік тому +10

    I love all the clever space saving hacks 🥰 Whoever designed this apartment, clearly designed it with a living human being in mind. 😍 Unlike the coffin-esqe apartments in nyc. 😣

  • @rebekahbardsley5947
    @rebekahbardsley5947 7 місяців тому

    Wow, I have a friend that lives in Ontario and this woman lives in Toronto and all the apts seem so cool. I live in a tiny apt in VA and this woman's space is awesome. It's smaller than mine yet she has larger closets and a washer and dryer. I have no washer and dryer I have 4 kitchen cabinets only 2 very small closets no balcony pedestal sink in bathroom. I need to figure out storage as I have a pile very large in my living room and all over my bed I am overwhelmed where I actually cry when I open the door and come home at night from my full time job. I do not have one female friend I can ask to come help me but it's really a one man job also. These videos get me inspired and give me wonderful ideas.. I hope this woman is still there as being content is such a blessing.

  • @emmasimpson6562
    @emmasimpson6562 Рік тому +3

    I really love your studio apartment it’s beautiful and cozy 👌👌👌👌

  • @sylviegodin4091
    @sylviegodin4091 Рік тому +1

    Lovely space and still so chic.

  • @joshs.47
    @joshs.47 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing, gave me some ideas for my upcoming move into a studio.

  • @ONEGOODDREAM
    @ONEGOODDREAM Рік тому +3

    i love your place! so cute and modern, yet feel peaceful somehow... just lovely! ❤

  • @swetashetty941
    @swetashetty941 Рік тому +1

    So nice..a livable small space 😍

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 Рік тому +1

    GREAT USE OF SMALL SPACES

  • @user-yz4rw7mb6s
    @user-yz4rw7mb6s Рік тому +16

    Really nice apartment and very well-organised. Odd that they didn't show the balcony though?!

    • @jen9774
      @jen9774 Рік тому

      Agree - l was hoping to see it right from the beginning.

    • @LinguistGirl-e6x
      @LinguistGirl-e6x Рік тому

      for some reason the balconies on this and other similar channels are rarely shown

    • @fifi8926
      @fifi8926 Рік тому +3

      Some people prefer not to show the balcony bc it might give away the area they are located in. Some people are more cautious of that, especially when they live alone.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 9 місяців тому

      @@fifi8926that makes sense. But if not shown is there even one there ?

  • @missrenee7201
    @missrenee7201 Рік тому +2

    Love, Love, Love it❤

  • @funkmasteryellow
    @funkmasteryellow Рік тому +2

    Anything 1 bedroom in this city is blessed

  • @davidrice6724
    @davidrice6724 Рік тому

    I have the same clock!...Love that this is a cute apartment which is truly lived-in ....😊

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Рік тому +1

    I'd love your place is simply Beautiful!!

  • @janettallent4474
    @janettallent4474 Рік тому

    I've watched your video probably a dozen times ,its my favorite apartment ! I would love to find something similar. Its decorated really great, you made fantastic use of your space .

  • @PaulFrank_paz
    @PaulFrank_paz Рік тому +1

    Well done. Bravo!!

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun Рік тому +6

    wow, that extra 100+ sq.ft. really makes usage planning a LOT easier. and storage space? that's a LOT more than our typical spaces in HK. although it's surprising as usually on these channels they talk about some tiny apartment like this and it's a 12-15" ceiling "studio" apartment. This one has a more normal ceiling.

  • @kulsoomashraf2190
    @kulsoomashraf2190 Рік тому

    I love the diffuser !

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 Рік тому +2

    I think it is perfect.

  • @reconstructingleslie4597
    @reconstructingleslie4597 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love your place

  • @mowattlavern62
    @mowattlavern62 Рік тому +1

    Lovely space

  • @mustafaerdagRYR
    @mustafaerdagRYR Рік тому

    YOUR HOME IS REALLY BEAUTIFULL

  • @Talidataluda
    @Talidataluda Рік тому +15

    she's so well spoken!!!!!

    • @clari5683
      @clari5683 Рік тому +3

      I had to watch the video on mute. She is adorable but the way she "finishes" the words is extremely annoying! : (

    • @jxod4296
      @jxod4296 Рік тому +2

      @@clari5683for real. She sounds like that coffee shop girl in the series Loudermilk.

    • @KarynaNationArt
      @KarynaNationArt 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes I love how she expresses herself.

  • @amandajones4549
    @amandajones4549 Рік тому +1

    Lovely place ❤

  • @filausopoako
    @filausopoako 8 місяців тому

    Lots of storage ideas

  • @rogue265
    @rogue265 Рік тому +3

    A silly thing, but it does work is that given your shower space is so large, you could get an inflatable kiddy pool and use that every now and again as a mini bath - i have used that in a small apartment before - where the shower like yours is long and deep, without sacrificing space.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 9 місяців тому

      A cute idea but pain to fill and clean and find a place for ?

  • @AttackStart
    @AttackStart Рік тому +237

    Is 500 feet small? Where have I been living?

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 Рік тому +17

      Only you know what's right for yourself.

    • @offairhead
      @offairhead Рік тому +23

      Most municipalities require at least 600 sq feet so anything free-standing that is is smaller than that is often considered a “tiny home” but that doesn’t apply to apartments so I’m not sure where the cut off would be for an apartment. There are quite a few complexes where I live with 300ish sq foot apartments so this doesn’t seem so tiny compared to those.

    • @bevtrue6937
      @bevtrue6937 Рік тому +2

      Whatever suits each person.

    • @AttackStart
      @AttackStart Рік тому +1

      @@bevtrue6937 whatever suits each person and can get through the zoning office 🤣😂

    • @zona-de-pruebas
      @zona-de-pruebas Рік тому

      Me too

  • @angiatrocker
    @angiatrocker Рік тому

    Nice to have so many books!

  • @Vahya10
    @Vahya10 8 місяців тому +1

    Verry nice and cute ❤ love it❤

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Рік тому +8

    I generally like the tiny house idea. I could easily take nearly half this space up just with my hobbies though. That's where cozy ends and cramped begins. We're in 900 square feet/82 square meters and we feel the pressure. Thankfully we do have a partial cellar which is not real dry. Only certain items can be stored there. There's also a good sized storage shed which can hold other certain items which can survive relatively mild winters. Fortunately most of our below freezing mornings are confined to late December through late February. Most of that is in the mid twenties. We saw our first Robin on February 2nd this year. I lay the climate out so that readers understand how characteristic weather of an area has an impact on available space.
    At least we escaped the harsh winters of the northeast U.S. where we had a similar size house. LOTS of possessions didn't make it south with us which made fitting everything else easier.

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive Рік тому +1

    It's a really nice place!

  • @cerwelt
    @cerwelt 10 місяців тому

    I realize this was posted almost a year ago, but just a grandma concerned about her laying a towel over her stovetop! It’s so easy to turn those on without realizing it. Fire happens too easily. If it was only done to keep glare from effecting the camera, ignore (Used to floor direct at a TV station). Cute apartment.

  • @tomatostellar
    @tomatostellar 11 місяців тому +1

    Well used space

  • @MariaCarabin
    @MariaCarabin Рік тому

    Would love to have this kitchen! Cool apartment!❤

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Рік тому +2

    Very nice looks spacious

  • @N0Xa880iUL
    @N0Xa880iUL Рік тому +2

    I like her apartment so much. ❤
    I wish I could be her roommate.

  • @LifeofWalk
    @LifeofWalk Рік тому +1

    Pretty cool! I live in Toronto too! 😊

  • @Picklefishdotnet2024
    @Picklefishdotnet2024 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful apartment. I want this...but without neighbors.

  • @boscoitalics
    @boscoitalics Рік тому +1

    it's very pretty! Would love that apartment. :)

  • @Darkangel-A-c8z
    @Darkangel-A-c8z Рік тому

    Beautiful flat

  • @kaitlinobrien243
    @kaitlinobrien243 Рік тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @TransfictionTV
    @TransfictionTV Рік тому

    Im moving from an extremely large house to a tiny apartment like this in Toronto! Thanks for sharing, gives me some inspiration to make the best of my new tiny space

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor Рік тому +1

    Very beautiful ☺👏

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Рік тому

    In selecting few well-chosen pieces that have personal meaning and functions, we are able to maximized our own living spaces like she has. 😉👏

  • @rebeccacartier153
    @rebeccacartier153 Рік тому +2

    I used to have a 420 sqft studio.. but this layout makes it seem way more spacious since the bedroom is separate.

  • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
    @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Рік тому +1

    My space is the same sq ft, but her layout is much better. Very nice.

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman Рік тому +1

    That’s a cool little spot

  • @medusa29897
    @medusa29897 11 місяців тому

    My dream apartment ❤

  • @nc8414
    @nc8414 Рік тому

    I love ur apt - I have a piano. The one u got looks like a apt sized piano. Is it?

  • @johnleebass
    @johnleebass Рік тому +1

    ❤that feature wall, i can't even imagine not having that if i lived in a space so small, her set-up is amazing!

  • @milkakanaram5306
    @milkakanaram5306 11 місяців тому +1

    Wau, do you have a very nice apartmennt👍🙋‍♀

  • @chongseitmooi2593
    @chongseitmooi2593 Рік тому

    Very strategic design esp tabletop with electrical cookingware🎉might afraid wallmountedl cabinet abv the basin has possibly knock on d head if the height of the user is higher than the cabinet 😅

  • @melaninibaadaye4080
    @melaninibaadaye4080 Рік тому +4

    I hate when comment sections of small apartment videos are full of people saying it's not small. Yes there are definitely smaller Apts out there but that doesn't make this one not small. Anything under 600 can be considered small by certain standards, different states and different lifestyles.

  • @JudgeyJudgeyable
    @JudgeyJudgeyable Рік тому +2

    I love that the stove is in the island and the island allows seating on both sides. But with the stove being on the edge…that is very jarring, espcially with it right by the entryway. They should have put it by the wall instead

  • @margaretgreene1929
    @margaretgreene1929 Рік тому +1

    A great apartment and you have three closets as well as a washer and dryer. You have fitted in so much without it feeling cluttered, The bathroom does not look small compared to many in Hong Kong ( we lived there for decades and had a large apartment but also stayed in small places in later years). The bedroom looks bigger than 110 sq ft and the whole place is modern and clean looking. One thing that surprised me was that there is no Chinese influence in the decor. 👍👍👍

  • @g.d.anonymous8235
    @g.d.anonymous8235 Рік тому +1

    I want to know where you bought your computer keyboard!

  • @zoobynation
    @zoobynation 4 місяці тому

    Ah, I wish my condo had a window in the bedroom and a balcony !

  • @Itried20takennames
    @Itried20takennames Рік тому +4

    Is 400 sq feet small fora single person? I would say 200 or less is small, with many “tiny homes” being about 120 sq ft.

  • @startpage717
    @startpage717 Рік тому

    Cute space but storage you mentioned a lot do you ever declutter?

  • @manonnurbelli8142
    @manonnurbelli8142 Рік тому +1

    44m2... Mais c’est énorme !!!🇫🇷💙🇺🇦

  • @DenziBird
    @DenziBird Рік тому

    Is it just me, or I have seen this space being redone by Alexandra Gater? The place is charming x

  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Рік тому +38

    We've enjoyed exploring all kinds of housing types over the years, and in an era when we're seeing both extremely large and extremely tiny living spaces, we think it's interesting to check out a perfectly sized home (apartment/condo) like this one that creates a comfortable living space without going too far in either direction. If you're interested in seeing other small spaces in the city, we have an apartment tour playlist here:
    ua-cam.com/play/PLslKBpzJILevVJMNtIPfMq66QdLpFbuTV.html

  • @thexxit
    @thexxit Рік тому

    thats quite a large bedroom for the small toronto condo standard!

  • @lql1094
    @lql1094 Рік тому

    I would take the doors off the inaccessible-middle closet and put curtains over it. That way you'd have FULL access.

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 7 місяців тому

    Where did you purchase the shoe cabinet

  • @bsdpowa
    @bsdpowa Рік тому +28

    Hold on 44m2 is considered small? 😂😂😂 Maybe in Canada, anywhere in Europe that’s a regular sized apartment for an entire family…
    Edit: just as a comparison I live in a 2bed house in the UK which is 50m2 and it’s plenty space

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Рік тому +8

      Thanks for your comment! It's always super interesting to hear what different people consider small :)
      It seems to vary widely from city to city and country to country (and it also varies if we're talking about condos/apartments vs freestanding homes). A rough guide that we use to label space sizes in our videos is: under 350 square feet = tiny and 350-550 square feet = small. Curious to know what other people would consider small and tiny where they live! Thanks for watching :) :)

    • @Rebecca.Robbins
      @Rebecca.Robbins Рік тому +4

      I’m in Canada and at one point I had a house that was 900sq’ plus basement and I thought that was pretty small. I now live in a 3000sq’ home plus basement. We are only three people here and for sure this house could be a lot smaller, but we all work from home (son is homeschooled so that’s his “job”) and we literally use every bit of our space! My bedroom is obscenely big though as is my bathroom and closet. This could could easily be a LOT smaller without compromising on efficiency or usefulness.

  • @Peter_Parker69
    @Peter_Parker69 Рік тому +11

    470ft2/44m2 isn't really that small. Especially not in this economy.

  • @MDWJS
    @MDWJS Рік тому

    moving your bed to the opposite wall, your piano where your desk is and the desk where your bed is would make more sense and facilitate total access to your closet.

  • @tashhhhhhhh
    @tashhhhhhhh Рік тому +4

    For a tiny person living in a tiny space, she has tons of stuff! I mean look at her bathroom alone.. behind the mirror cabinets, omg! 😂 but overall the apartment is neat. ❤