Beautiful 600 ft² Apartment for 2 People with 2 Small Home Offices - FULL TOUR

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • My & Phu are giving us a full tour of their beautiful 1-bedroom apartment in Montreal. The apartment is 600 square feet, which gives them space to have two home offices in the living room since they both work from home. They are comfortable minimalists which means they aren't sacrificing on comfort, but they are trying to keep things simple and not own too much stuff. They moved to Montreal last year because rent for this newly renovated apartment was nearly half of what they were paying in Toronto for a smaller apartment.
    You can follow and find out more about My & Phu here:
    / @myphuhome
    / myphuhome
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    Not everyone can relocate so easily, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the rising cost of housing. Moving is just one idea that could help some folks cope with the rising cost of housing where they live. Some questions we can all ask ourselves: is it possible to move to a smaller space, to a cheaper neighbourhood, or even to a cheaper city to find more affordable housing?
    Keep in mind that it's not always the cost of housing alone that should be considered. Transportation can be a huge factor as well! For example, if you move to a cheaper neighbourhood but then you need a car, then you might not be saving as much as you initially thought!
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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +16

    Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about My & Phu here:
    www.youtube.com/@myphuhome
    instagram.com/myphuhome
    www.tiktok.com/@myphuhome

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 Місяць тому +49

    They created a beautiful space for themselves. The fact that it’s half the price they paid for their previous apartment is definitely a good thing. ❤❤

  • @myphuhome
    @myphuhome Місяць тому +41

    Thank you for featuring us. It was nice meeting you ❤

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +6

      Thank you for sharing your home with us!! You two are the best!! ❤️

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 Місяць тому +31

    Very smart decisions, they have everything they need and nothing they don’t. Good job!

  • @KalpeshMange92
    @KalpeshMange92 Місяць тому +26

    Never seen minimalism so well understood and also feels like someone else can make an endeavour like this to do. ❤

  • @markbrolicious
    @markbrolicious Місяць тому +3

    Their place is great for them! Love the light and how they set up the different areas for work and living. And love all the plants too. They make such a difference in bringing a home to life. 👏🏼

  • @lauralynnfowler4357
    @lauralynnfowler4357 Місяць тому +10

    it's lovely, I wish I was as organized and minimal. I love that the bedroom is free of work and tv.

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Місяць тому +15

    tHANK YOU Mat for always bringing us genuine stories or personal success. Their home is beautiful and together, they are a lovely couple. May you both continue to find happiness in your world. Thank you for sharing your home with all of us.

  • @_Aniver_
    @_Aniver_ Місяць тому +15

    Everything being so bright and open makes it both cozy and super inviting. I’d love to have a place like that.

  • @pasveritas1872
    @pasveritas1872 Місяць тому +11

    Beautiful space, functional layout, delightful couple 💑

  • @DD-ih7wn
    @DD-ih7wn Місяць тому +9

    Congrats to this wonderful couple on your new beautiful space. All the best to you two.

  • @jenniferbrie
    @jenniferbrie Місяць тому +20

    A sign of the times that young couples, both with jobs, have to live in such a small space. Tiny spaces is a compromise because of rising costs. If people could afford it, they would choose more space. Even the guy in this video talks about how he's happy to have more storage than before.

    • @ClaritywithKarolien
      @ClaritywithKarolien Місяць тому +2

      That can be the reason. But many people have small houses because they don't need a lot of place and stuff, plus they can save money to spend in other important things.

    • @serenakoleno9338
      @serenakoleno9338 19 днів тому

      They live in a walkable city area and have time and money for hobbies. 😊😊❤❤​@@ClaritywithKarolien

  • @minervabird1967
    @minervabird1967 Місяць тому +2

    A well thought out and well-designed space. What a delightful couple!

  • @Kate__123
    @Kate__123 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you so much for showcasing smaller spaces! It’s so nice to get layout and decor ideas from people who have similar spaces to mine. It takes a lot of creativity to make one apartment function as a home, office, gym, and entertaining/hosting spot 😅

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive Місяць тому +8

    I do wonder by what kind of wizardry I knew at first glance, before she started talking, that they were in Montréal. Maybe the specific look of the old windows and the heating metal thing on the wall? The feel of the apartment? A burst of nostalgia and "homey feeling"? It's unreal how I just knew. I never even lived in Montréal, just visited lots of friends and family over the years. That was eerie.
    Love their apartment. Of course I love it. Kudos on the move!

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +3

      Haha no way! That does sound like wizardry! Thanks for watching and glad it gave you a little dose of Montreal nostalgia ❤️

    • @cloverhighfive
      @cloverhighfive Місяць тому +2

      @@ExploringAlternatives yeah... now I wanna go so bad, it's been too long... Hope My and Phu love Montréal too! ♥

  • @skyak4493
    @skyak4493 Місяць тому +6

    It’s so cute how proud they are about their new home. I think it is a great example of the great relief escaping “rent burdened” lifestyle. Young people want urban lifestyle, but that exposes them to housing inflation bubbles.
    Montreal is an underrated city kept affordable by the French/English divide and the feirce winters.

    • @annesmith5192
      @annesmith5192 Місяць тому +1

      I've only been to Montreal once. I loved it. It's a beautiful city and the people are great.

  • @jennybanana2296
    @jennybanana2296 Місяць тому +9

    Very nice and such a sweet couple! Thanks for sharing, you always bring the best stories.

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed meeting My and Phu and touring their beautiful space :)

  • @karenstanislaw8912
    @karenstanislaw8912 Місяць тому +8

    Wonderful fresh and positive re-start. Wishing this lovely young couple much fulfillment.

  • @Dinsdale2020
    @Dinsdale2020 Місяць тому +3

    Very well done. Having such nice people is definitely Montreal’s gain. 😉👍👍🙏

  • @earth2wendy
    @earth2wendy Місяць тому +11

    Thanks for the tour! Beautiful décor and the greenery is particularly enhancing. Well done! Love the TV stool-stand solution!

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks for watching! My and Phu did a beautiful job decorating their space 🥰

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +2

      thank you, we love the TV stool-stand too^^. many people are worry about my TV but it is still ok, unless we have a cat or a kid 😁

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +1

      @@ExploringAlternatives 🥰🥰🥰

  • @gkreyl8700
    @gkreyl8700 Місяць тому +3

    Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated.

  • @TwinOnDaMove
    @TwinOnDaMove 29 днів тому +1

    I love My & Phu 's lovely minimalist apt., My's smile and sweet personality is so pleasant to watch and reminds me we don't need a lot of junk to be happy to enjoy the finer things of life. Blessings to this beautiful couple.

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome 27 днів тому

      Thank youuu 🥰Wishing you all the blessings and happiness as well!!

  • @susanroutley6986
    @susanroutley6986 Місяць тому +3

    Such a sweet couple. They have set their apartment up beautifully.

  • @_Avser
    @_Avser Місяць тому +4

    looks great and looks like an actual home. cozy

  • @tanbl6746
    @tanbl6746 Місяць тому +5

    What a lovely minimalistic home, a cosy haven for two!

  • @idaxurais1710
    @idaxurais1710 Місяць тому +5

    OMG she is so adorable and creative 🫶🏽 House looks amazing

  • @jgfitzpatrick
    @jgfitzpatrick Місяць тому +10

    I have the same desk as the husband and was worried it might not support dual monitor arms. Looks like it is working out just fine.

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +3

      so far there is no problem with the dual monitor arms. you can try on your desk 😉

  • @annbeth6730
    @annbeth6730 Місяць тому +6

    So happy they have their ideal home. How wonderful for them. ❤

  • @flemmingsorensen5470
    @flemmingsorensen5470 Місяць тому +11

    Good decision - and a very nice place; congrats 👍

  • @keyplayer5
    @keyplayer5 Місяць тому +1

    Their space was very refreshing and relaxing to see. It gave me so many ideas for when we move to a smaller space. I can’t wait to view their channel. 💕

  • @JoelWelter
    @JoelWelter Місяць тому +4

    They did a great job decorating their space! Love it.

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Місяць тому +3

    It really shows that you guys have an amazing partnership. Nice home! 🧡🧡

  • @pearlunger9697
    @pearlunger9697 Місяць тому +5

    I love it!

  • @wwiinnggnnuutt
    @wwiinnggnnuutt Місяць тому +3

    ❤ very nice home. And very sweet couple. 😊 Thank you for sharing.

  • @sue1703
    @sue1703 Місяць тому +1

    Thank u for sharing your place with us! It's very nice and cozy. I like that u get more light in the kitchen from the bedroom. :)

  • @Uloma2024
    @Uloma2024 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! That nimosa plant reminds me of my childhood

  • @greatprovider8198
    @greatprovider8198 Місяць тому +5

    Very nice home. So sad young people have to move to another city to find affordable housing. Soon move out of the country just to survive.

  • @drsmbrownlee
    @drsmbrownlee 11 днів тому

    What a beautiful and peaceful space! Congratulations. And I love the DIY TV stand.

  • @indiramichaelahealey5156
    @indiramichaelahealey5156 Місяць тому +5

    Very nice appartement.

  • @nithyarao6608
    @nithyarao6608 Місяць тому +1

    What a tastefully decorated home. Looks much larger than 600 sqft.

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Місяць тому +2

    Love this place. They created such a lovely and calming space.👍👍 thank you Matt and Danielle ❤❤

  • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
    @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Місяць тому +6

    You have a very nice place with a chill vibe. Congrats on the move.😅

  • @Michelle-bk5uq
    @Michelle-bk5uq Місяць тому +3

    Love all your videos. Thank you for sharing another fantastic apartment. Going to check out their channel now.

  • @valwatkins8220
    @valwatkins8220 Місяць тому +2

    I would be very happy and happy in an apartment that size and it’s decorated lovely it just so bright all the plants great job

  • @icare6076
    @icare6076 Місяць тому +3

    Beautiful home ❤

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for posting and sharing.

  • @FromDkWithLove
    @FromDkWithLove Місяць тому +2

    Looks amazing, but has to be tough in the long run, with the both of them working from home in a 1 bedroom apartment. Even though rent is halved, it's probably still somewhat expensive in outskirts of Montreal.. My guess'd be something like 12- or 1300 usd a month for a place that size(?). Why not move even further away from major cities, if the job allows it? Get your own place or personal space?

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 Місяць тому +4

    Very nice !

  • @Uloma2024
    @Uloma2024 Місяць тому +1

    Your work Station is beautiful. I I like it. Your house is beautiful n it is cosy nice one

  • @MyPathtoSimpleLiving
    @MyPathtoSimpleLiving Місяць тому +4

    Very lovely 👍🌻

  • @williamkacensky4796
    @williamkacensky4796 Місяць тому +5

    Very nice.

  • @DLG24
    @DLG24 Місяць тому +3

    Save money, eat healthy, live small, walk and invest.
    Rinse and repeat.
    My pleasure.

  • @drissaudia1323
    @drissaudia1323 Місяць тому +4

    Impressive. I’m single and live in a two bedroom unit. My clothes take up 3 wardrobes and I also have two self hanging ones! How do you both fit everything in that small closet?

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +1

      We work from home so we don’t need much. Also, We store all winter clothes in our suitcases 😁

  • @danielkoher1944
    @danielkoher1944 29 днів тому +1

    1:13 Beautiful 😻 and well worthy of your space and 🍀 life.

  • @Phuongshouse
    @Phuongshouse Місяць тому +3

    Hello My and Phu, nhà đẹp quá!!❤

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +1

      Cảm ơn chị Phương 🥰🥰

  • @danielkoher1944
    @danielkoher1944 29 днів тому

    2:09 I 💜 your bathroom, just enough and the walk-in 🚿 is Wonderful.

  • @offairhead
    @offairhead Місяць тому +6

  • @t.j.m3987
    @t.j.m3987 Місяць тому +3

    Nice

  • @josephbaumann292
    @josephbaumann292 Місяць тому +2

    Lovely apartment!

  • @marionwallsten7507
    @marionwallsten7507 Місяць тому +3

    How much is 50% ?

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders 29 днів тому

    Wish some of that bedroom space could be moved to the living room.

  • @nicolelafontaine1720
    @nicolelafontaine1720 Місяць тому +3

    🥰

  • @70qq
    @70qq Місяць тому +3

    🤘

  • @Uloma2024
    @Uloma2024 Місяць тому

    So Montreal rent is quite cheaper

  • @louisacuriel4651
    @louisacuriel4651 Місяць тому +2

    You said that you guys don't have to many stuff. Sooorrry, but you do have a lot of things, the apartment looks busy.

  • @michaelbuzza2095
    @michaelbuzza2095 Місяць тому +5

    I just worry that the alternative living suggestion here is move to a French speaking province and work remotely so the language barrier isn't a problem. I feel like moving somewhere cheaper without the intent of integrating into that culture is not the correct mindset. I can't help but feel protective of that small bubble of french.

    • @juliep.9797
      @juliep.9797 Місяць тому

      I was also a little bit worried about the aspect that... people struggle to find appartments. If people get here, from Ontario to compete for space .. Yay 😅

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks so much for watching! We are both bilingual and wouldn’t want to give the impression that folks shouldn’t learn the local language if they move somewhere new :)
      Phu already speaks French and My plans to learn (she said in the video that she doesn’t speak French yet)
      :) :)

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Місяць тому +3

      This video just happens to show a transition between an English and a French city, but there are loads of cities and towns with cheaper rent than Toronto :) :)

    • @michaelbuzza2095
      @michaelbuzza2095 Місяць тому

      @@ExploringAlternatives Agreed. And Montreal definitely has a charm and a culture that's completely unique to that city in Canada. I hope you guys enjoy your new home :)

  • @ometofu
    @ometofu Місяць тому +2

    Yea. Wait till winter. Then u know why it is cheaper. Et Bonjour.

  • @mariok-t3198
    @mariok-t3198 Місяць тому +1

    had to change it to square meters which is 55 m2....I only think metric ;D

    • @myphuhome
      @myphuhome Місяць тому +2

      same, I’m more familiar with m2 😅