NEVER TOO SMALL: Japanese Inspired Sydney Terrace House, 47sqm/506sqft

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @Catilus
    @Catilus 7 місяців тому +2015

    The design is gorgeous. My only complaint is that there is not a single truly comfortable place to sit.

    • @SN-sz7kw
      @SN-sz7kw 7 місяців тому +230

      And access to an upper garden. And I’d probably be sitting in the bed all the time, just because everything else seems like museum seating. But it is lovely & seems designed to fit their lifestyle & aesthetic. It also seems really easy to clean & maintain. The natural lighting is beautiful.

    • @TheBonafideMan
      @TheBonafideMan 7 місяців тому +80

      My thoughts exactly. As I was watching I was looking for comfortable places to sit or lounge and read a book or watch a movie, and the bed is the only place I came up with.

    • @couscous7ar
      @couscous7ar 7 місяців тому +28

      seeing the focus on the record player, I would say that some people prefer to optimize for listening to music and dancing 🙂

    • @metislamestiza3708
      @metislamestiza3708 7 місяців тому +6

      @@couscous7arthat would be me!

    • @Swagg3r3d
      @Swagg3r3d 7 місяців тому +58

      Yeah, that couch just seems so uncomfortable for people although it looks like prime furniture for being a cat

  • @kristinab1078
    @kristinab1078 7 місяців тому +741

    Always, always have a stair rail no matter how unaesthetic. Just one slip, one time, can lead to long-term injury or worse. This is especially important at night, when not feeling well, or when carrying items up and down. I have caught myself twice on the rail over the years and prevented a potentially nasty fall. Sorry for the downer...not my intention but wanted to mention an important safety hazard. Overall, though the design is wonderful, bright, airy and peaceful.

    • @AmyAnnetteHenion
      @AmyAnnetteHenion 7 місяців тому +46

      Agreed. The house is stunning but the lack of a hand rail in the stairwell makes me itchy lol

    • @AndoCommando1000
      @AndoCommando1000 6 місяців тому +27

      I noticed the lack of stairway handrail too. I'm not even old. In my 30s. But I immediately noticed it and it made me feel uncomfortable.

    • @keimep1676
      @keimep1676 6 місяців тому

      They don’t care about security,they now only care about building houses to take pictures for social mídia

    • @GradKat
      @GradKat 6 місяців тому +7

      I completely agree. I like carpet on stairs too.

    • @christopherpalmer4243
      @christopherpalmer4243 6 місяців тому +3

      Not a pensioners cottage

  • @cidk59
    @cidk59 7 місяців тому +653

    While I love the garden, the many windows, the warmth of the wood - and I get that this is minimal, it also feels really sterile. There isn't a comfortable place in that house sit and relax or gather with friends, everything is on a hard surface with minimal cushioning and comfort. This really doesn't feel homey or cozy, it's a bit austere for my taste.

    • @kathaai
      @kathaai 7 місяців тому +60

      I totally agree, this isn't a home, this is more like a holiday rental u stay in for max a week

    • @emillkim13
      @emillkim13 7 місяців тому +42

      Good God thank you for saying this. This home weirdly is austere but the design choices feels indulgent. The already small house, with so many structural compromises with space, now adds a decorative garden inside? Although nice it feels incredibly awkward. More a nod to over design over reality of utilizing the available space.

    • @R-lyeh
      @R-lyeh 7 місяців тому +58

      They also lost the deck. Who cares if it was "overlooked" by neighbours? A. You live in a city, pretty much every terrace and every balcony is "overlooked" by neighbours and B. there are ways to give it more privacy. This is a second home to wealthy people or a short time rental. Less wealthy people would not have so much wasted space and more storage.

    • @VoroninHop
      @VoroninHop 7 місяців тому +53

      Agreed. It feels like it's been created for an architect's journal photoshoot rather than a home for people to live in (and I say that as someone who initially trained as an architect). I've no idea why you would choose to make a usable outdoor terrace unusable, when there are multiple beautiful & cost-effective ways to deal with privacy/overlooking issues which would have kept it a usable space.; and then pay to add an expensive pseudo indoor 'garden' that's also unusable (that glazing & joinery system would not have been cheap), esp on such a tight floorplan 🤷‍♂. It's a hard no from me.

    • @catscan5720
      @catscan5720 6 місяців тому +23

      I was thinking the same. What i love the most is the abundance of natural light, the inside garden, and the brass. But I was thinking that it looks more like a café than a home. Absolutely beautiful though.
      I also notice that Western homes tend to look a lot less lived in than others, especially the Japanese homes which always look very lived in. I like the lived-in look of the Japanese homes and others, as it gives a very good insight into how one would actually live in a home that size.

  • @tiglen1
    @tiglen1 6 місяців тому +33

    Gorgeous!! I cannot imagine the creative salaries needed for this renovation let alone this location in Sydney ... 😲

  • @abrojosaputro
    @abrojosaputro 7 місяців тому +443

    That slab of rock in the dining space is beautiful

    • @jpp7783
      @jpp7783 7 місяців тому +6

      I agree. It’s such a little thing and yet my eye immediately was drawn to it almost to the exclusion of all else. It was captivating.

    • @jpp7783
      @jpp7783 6 місяців тому +2

      @@annieway35 you’re right, we should build homes without steps. Let people hop.

    • @skyh3r0es
      @skyh3r0es 4 місяці тому

      @@annieway35i guess people now a days doesnt have toes anymore because they use steps everywhere even in the city

  • @I_am_Lauren
    @I_am_Lauren 7 місяців тому +48

    THIS IS THE TYPOE OF DESIGN I LIVE FOR! That center garden is essential for bringing in much needed natural light to the space. A truly lovely home!

  • @LaurenPlitUK
    @LaurenPlitUK 7 місяців тому +705

    Gorgeous but that sofa looks so uncomfortable

    • @teemadarif8243
      @teemadarif8243 7 місяців тому

      Probably a sofa/bed

    • @dudeforcaster8630
      @dudeforcaster8630 7 місяців тому +1

      @@wp9087 Of course you mean the cat, right? But judging from your content, I suspect not

    • @philiq18
      @philiq18 7 місяців тому +1

      The most comfortable furniture pieces typically look uncomfortable.

    • @LaurenPlitUK
      @LaurenPlitUK 7 місяців тому +5

      @@philiq18 too small to lie down on. Don't you lie down and watch tv sometimes? That's a two seater. Meaning a one seater really. Three seaters can seat two people comfortably

    • @philiq18
      @philiq18 7 місяців тому +1

      @@LaurenPlitUK there's no TV in the space. They seem to live a very minimalist life.

  • @munbok
    @munbok 7 місяців тому +196

    I absolutely love this house, especially the internal courtyard garden, which brings in diffused lighting to an otherwise long and narrow dwelling. What I personally cannot accept is having to sacrifice a standard size refrigerator just so the designer can achieve a 'horizontal' aesthetics for the kitchen cabinets.

    • @BokkieBam
      @BokkieBam 7 місяців тому +15

      Form before Function. It looks beautifull and amazing.
      But it will take some anally retentive will power to keep true to the look.

    • @ysbyttybedbug
      @ysbyttybedbug 7 місяців тому +16

      I guess it’s down to how often they eat out and how often they shop. I agree about the courtyard, it’s perfect and is fundamental to thedesign.

    • @dreamingincolour0
      @dreamingincolour0 7 місяців тому +6

      I must admit that I'm curious how much light the home gets when the tree's leaves are out. But maybe that's preferable during the summer heat.

    • @notjustirene
      @notjustirene 6 місяців тому +15

      Have to admit that super small sink in the kitchen made me kind of nervous. You couldn’t even wash a large pot in it. I guess cooking isn’t a priority.

    • @1bwash
      @1bwash 6 місяців тому +11

      Yes, some of the details in the house are so glaringly impractical that it throws off the design of the house. A minifridge anywhere but a college dorm or a hotel room is just ridiculous.

  • @alexandretsuyoshikikuchi958
    @alexandretsuyoshikikuchi958 7 місяців тому +133

    Taking a shower with this natural light and the view of this hanging garden is a privilege. Having brought a garden into the middle of the house, made everything very bright and cozy, despite the minimalist design.There was only one bathroom missing on the ground floor.

    • @aviajarehema7393
      @aviajarehema7393 6 місяців тому +3

      Agree! 💯💯👆👆👍👍👏👏

  • @mateuszzdyb3547
    @mateuszzdyb3547 7 місяців тому +99

    it's nice, but the improvements in my opinion did not increase livability of this place enough to justify the work and resources spent on redesigning the house.

    • @A38
      @A38 3 місяці тому +1

      "improvements" is indeed a loose interpretation of what was done to the property lol. The place looks so awkward and like another poster said, sterile.

    • @arpadfarkas4565
      @arpadfarkas4565 17 днів тому

      ​@@A38yeah lmao it's like an airbnb

  • @JamesHK19
    @JamesHK19 7 місяців тому +74

    One of the best examples of a subtle dialogue occurring within a space I’ve seen on this channel in a while.
    From the ornamental garden, textures and materials, the design and customization. Congrats to all involved, wonderfully done. One of my new favourites.

  • @TamaraJoy7
    @TamaraJoy7 7 місяців тому +46

    Every inch has been so well considered and designed to perfection. I congratulate the designers and owners on making a dark, damp old home, look modern, bright, and functional. The timber used is outstanding. As a minimalist myself, this would be a dream home …but, I’d add lots of indoor plants, and, as everyone has mentioned, a VERY comfy couch!

    • @ethanmars9722
      @ethanmars9722 7 місяців тому +8

      designed to perfection, but comfort to devastation. Also it's so dead..

    • @Bobaphatt
      @Bobaphatt 6 місяців тому

      What design? It's literally sterile like a hospital. Hospitals are actually MORE decorated than this home.

  • @josephchreim1185
    @josephchreim1185 6 місяців тому +11

    When I saw this property on the other video about how they live, I loved it! Laura seems lovely and what she said makes sense, but seeing the original wooden floors, staircase and spacious floor plan, I’m really finding it hard to understand how this is an improvement. They lost an outside space and have to access it through a window now! I think they could have easily added a grate or partially glazed the garden below to allow them to access the upper garden. It may have been overlooked but it is still overlooked whether you go out through a door or window! And I would feel far more vulnerable sitting by the open front door to there street.
    I feel like the old staircase was a light and airy solution and a historical feature…

  • @saracuniberto8151
    @saracuniberto8151 7 місяців тому +122

    I would have swapped the daybed and the dining table: imagine eating in front of that ornamental courtyard! beautiful! And, to be honest, the couches don't look comfortable enough...

    • @namebrandmason
      @namebrandmason 6 місяців тому +8

      The couch looks more like a daybed.

    • @saracuniberto8151
      @saracuniberto8151 6 місяців тому +8

      @@namebrandmason even more useless, imho. what's the purpose of a daybed? you would end up using it like a couch. a proper convertible and comfortable couch would do the trick for guests

    • @delythedwards7103
      @delythedwards7103 6 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree. Daybed is a useless space in what is a tiny house.

  • @aileenschreiber1635
    @aileenschreiber1635 2 місяці тому

    This is one of the most beautiful minimalistic but at the same time warm and homely houses I have ever seen. It feels so light, bright and airy despite the limited space. Because of all the natural light that is coming in it is so warm and not at all sterile. And the shade of the wood that is used for all the built-ins is incredibly beautiful and warm. I would move in immediately!

  • @rzuue
    @rzuue 7 місяців тому +13

    I‘m used to having entry ways so I‘m not a big fan of that immediate step into the living room, I also prefer my living room more private. So I think I would’ve switched the living room to where the kitchen is and either put the kitchen at the front or where the dining table is.

    • @second_second_
      @second_second_ 6 місяців тому

      ooh.. many people like the kitchen to be more private though because it tends to be messier. interesting.. but yes i dont like people see me when i'm in the living room too..

  • @mariastathopoulos744
    @mariastathopoulos744 7 місяців тому +7

    I appreciate the amount of light through the windows, the Victorian ash flooring and ceramic tiles. The highlights for me are the outer front door painted blue and the private ornamental garden.
    Otherwise there are minimal elements of comfort. The bathroom looks incomplete. The daybed is more of an upholstered bench which offers a small amount of comfort.
    The custom made sofa does not look inviting, perhaps it feels more comfortable than it looks.
    I do not describe this home as cosy but it certainly fits the adjective of streamlined.
    The design style vibe is minimalist Scandi. Each to their own.

  • @mtncreekdawn
    @mtncreekdawn 7 місяців тому +25

    Moving the stairs & adding the inner courtyard made an enormous difference. The long bench that turns into the kitchen floor adds cohesiveness, & that stone step is lovely. The washing machine really belongs upstairs in the bathroom for convenience & efficiency. The upper deck is also underutilized; I'd've liked to see a clothesline & some potted herbs at least. Just because it's not an ideal lounging spot doesn't mean it should be written off.
    The understairs space is a missed opportunity; some open shelving with the chosen wood would have balanced out the dining table. I wonder if the courtyard windows could be switched for some that folded back completely? The kitchen works well visually but is a bit lean on functionality for a primary home.
    Overall I like the bones. The aesthetics strike me as unpleasantly austere rather serene, but that's a matter of taste and could mostly be addressed with different furniture & decor.

    • @zoeolsson5683
      @zoeolsson5683 7 місяців тому +2

      My sister lives in a suburb nearby. It's busy and colourful outside... can understand the peace that comes with a less busy space.

  • @paulatennent6117
    @paulatennent6117 7 місяців тому +73

    hmm, the old hardwood floors were so beautiful, and disagree that the old staircase cut the old bottom floor in half, id say that the new staircase and laundry actually create a more narrow feeling to the house. Is the upstairs garden just not useable space?

    • @lord0jackostar
      @lord0jackostar 7 місяців тому +9

      I think it’s a green roof? Not necessarily useable in that you can walk around on it, or even really access it in any way; but it does help cool the house down and maintain a more even temperature throughout the year, providing your living somewhere with a somewhat temperate environment; snow probably wouldn’t work that well.

    • @paulabunions
      @paulabunions 6 місяців тому +3

      @@lord0jackostar how are you supposed to maintain the garden up there without access? plants are alive and the space could change in unpredictable ways without the occasional intervention

    • @lord0jackostar
      @lord0jackostar 6 місяців тому +4

      @@paulabunions, it’s usually planned to not need much input. So a wild garden essentially; plants that can handle being largely left to their own devices, watered by the rain mostly, and nothing that’s going to grow too big or too overgrown. Native plants are a favorite, succulents and small shrubs work really well, you can also use low ground covers like clover.

    • @paulatennent6117
      @paulatennent6117 6 місяців тому +1

      @@lord0jackostar ohh ok interesting! could be useful for the weather in sydney

  • @kitsburrard5530
    @kitsburrard5530 7 місяців тому +17

    The overall look is stunning. I love the wood, the hidden garden works well in so many ways. On the other hand, it feels more like an art gallery space (without art!) than a home. The couch and daybed both look uncomfortable even as they look nice. I don't understand getting rid of the deck completely. Just a just to get out there for a bit now and then is worth it. Otherwise there is no outdoor space at all. And how do you get out to work on that roof garden? The bathroom is the one letdown - it is plain to a point of sadness, and too large for no purpose. So while I love the look of the place, I can't imagine living there.

    • @1bwash
      @1bwash 6 місяців тому

      The bathroom sink looks ridiculous. Some of the design elements are simply trying too hard.

  • @michelestapleton
    @michelestapleton 7 місяців тому +5

    I love that they worked all the construction elements into basically two colors--off white and the wood tone. Even the furniture blends in. However, I'm dying to hang some huge colorful works of art on the walls.

  • @lyndaster46
    @lyndaster46 7 місяців тому +71

    I really did not feel very welcomed to this home. It felt hard and brittle to me. It is really pretty, but trying to imagine myself living there was not pleasant. I felt like so much space was wasted. I do love the simplicity, the minimalism. Especially in the kitchen cabinet / appliances. The stairs felt dangerous and confining. :(

  • @pauz6864
    @pauz6864 6 місяців тому

    I am amaze on how you can renew and provide a new chapter to an existing building, saving their original fachada but improving the inside, I really loved how was used the void and place a courtyard that illuminate the project, removing the necessity to use any artificial light at the day. Also the way that each storage furniture is invisible to the eye, provides a clean surface and it looks really quite and warm.

  • @Wundernuss
    @Wundernuss 7 місяців тому +33

    Beautiful serene calm home! Love the golden white tones , it’s so soft and calming. Lucky cat! 😊

  • @helendavenport7298
    @helendavenport7298 7 місяців тому +33

    Definitely thought provoking. It definitely is tranquil and peaceful. And light filled. But it has an austerity that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Is it only me?

  • @fridayschild1566
    @fridayschild1566 6 місяців тому +152

    no microwave. no toaster. tiny fridge. one uncomfortable and bulky sofa. a bathroom sink with no ledge. no fly screens.…. do these people actually live here??

    • @Brian-jv8iy
      @Brian-jv8iy 5 місяців тому +13

      Most people definitely live without a toaster and a microwave. I never eat toasts, prefer my bread fresh, and now without a microwave. Not really needed either of those. Fridge is counter tall, it is fine.

    • @MrToryhere
      @MrToryhere 4 місяці тому +4

      Yes. And no pictures or any real art.

  • @alisonoxholm9315
    @alisonoxholm9315 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤such a calm and peaceful looking house 🥰

  • @justynea7171
    @justynea7171 5 місяців тому +1

    i love the idea of inner courtyards, I do find however the built up walls around the staircase make the place feel much smaller than the original photos they showed - if they had a cut out in the walls which aren't used for storage I feel like that could be doubled as a handrail!

  • @kbelle4138
    @kbelle4138 7 місяців тому +39

    I like how easy this place is - easy to live, easy to move about and easy to clean. Plus it's such a serene space you wouldn't know how close you are to the busy streets of downtown Sydney. Love.

  • @DannyGo17
    @DannyGo17 7 місяців тому +29

    Unusual to see an internal garden - I like it!

  • @quietestkitten
    @quietestkitten 7 місяців тому +16

    That indoor garden looks so magical! It's like your own special secret. Beautiful home!!

  • @maryjohnston6429
    @maryjohnston6429 7 місяців тому +4

    I love it! It's calm and gives the feeling of spaciousness. I find I need that kind of roominess. The wood color is especially pleasing. Thanks

  • @yangtian3266
    @yangtian3266 Місяць тому

    Truly a fantastic design, simple, calm, spiritual!

  • @DorrySkog
    @DorrySkog 7 місяців тому +180

    This is the first time I cannot imagine living in the apartment/house. It's very plain. There is nothing on the walls so it feels empty, the fridge is tiny, there is no comfortable place to sit, the day bed seems useless to me and looks like it's there only to make the space look less empty. The garden is nice but I haven't seen any entrance to the upper garden which is a shame. The dining area is also nice but I feel like it's rarely used for actual dining because the kitchen looks way to empty for actual cooking. All in all the house feel like it's setup for sleeping and hygiene and you are meant to spend your time elsewhere. Also please buy stuff for the cat, they must be so bored.

    • @kathaai
      @kathaai 7 місяців тому +24

      totally agree and i didn't even think about this space in regards to the animals! that cat needs a climbing tree or something at the very least

    • @annephillips1870
      @annephillips1870 6 місяців тому +2

      They have a million restaurants on their doorsteps. Given that she’s a ceramicist, she might want to concentrate on work.

    • @rirismundanelife
      @rirismundanelife 6 місяців тому +17

      Whenever I watch a video like this, I'm hoping to see where they place cat stuff (litter box, tree, toys) to give me an idea for our house renovation but each and every time I just get disappointed because they don't show what they've done for their cats.

    • @Angeltine23
      @Angeltine23 6 місяців тому +1

      Minimalism

    • @Angeltine23
      @Angeltine23 6 місяців тому +3

      They said in the video that it's not for you😂

  • @Trgn
    @Trgn 6 місяців тому

    It's beautiful. Bright, minimal, functional, yet warm and has a timeless earthly beauty to it.

  • @wrightuniverse3952
    @wrightuniverse3952 7 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful airy and serene space. This perfectly captures how to live elegantly in a small space. ❤❤❤

  • @wideocean15
    @wideocean15 6 місяців тому +2

    The lady describing was so eloquent and articulate.

  • @lysan1445
    @lysan1445 7 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful space! Calm and warm and de-light-ful. I especially loved the tiling throughout.

  • @jackofthesuburbs
    @jackofthesuburbs 6 місяців тому

    love the whole place - doesn’t feel too uncomfortable imo! so simple and clean - the bench wrapping around to become a step is such a great idea

  • @drewjosephbentley276
    @drewjosephbentley276 6 місяців тому +15

    Beautifully realised project and I am glad that it works well for the home owners.
    But the lack of accessible outdoor space would not work for me personally. Although there are views and openings to outdoor areas, you can’t actually go outside(?).
    There also seems a lot of wasted space downstairs… between the lounge and dining spaces, and the walkway to the kitchen.
    If this was my space I would look at lessening the indoor space downstairs and make it work harder to give a larger, more accessible outdoor space (“less house, more garden”) instead of just a small light well and a garden roof that only your neighbours will be able to fully appreciate.

  • @winterkitten9347
    @winterkitten9347 7 місяців тому +5

    I loved that with every Australian house, they acknowledge the who the owners of the land are, a much needed detailed and so heart warming!

  • @neptunians
    @neptunians 7 місяців тому +3

    I think they made the best they can with the house. In my case,I would have loved to have a seating area in the mini garden or just a more comfortable couch in the living room or maybe two another seats for my visits/company.

  • @sharonmccauley4010
    @sharonmccauley4010 7 місяців тому +1

    Serious renovation and joinery work to that house. The simplicity and workmanship is first class❤

  • @HanBroman
    @HanBroman 6 місяців тому +3

    A great interior designer knows that acoustics are as important for the energy of a space as visual aspects. Trying to have a conversation in the house would feel like you're in a train station.
    A rug suspended from the wall behind the couch and in the hall would make a world of difference

    • @zoruasnivy
      @zoruasnivy 6 місяців тому

      A rug would also add a splash of colour that is sorely lacking.

  • @keithronson2624
    @keithronson2624 7 місяців тому +4

    Would move in , in a heartbeat. Stunning. Simple, functional with great use of high quality materials designed to age so well. The use of the limited space is so clever and functional. Excellent! Another fantastic property on the channel. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home.

  • @nixxipixxi94
    @nixxipixxi94 7 місяців тому +2

    I've never seen a brass countertop before and the way it folds into the sink... I'm obsessed.

  • @happyhappyaus2128
    @happyhappyaus2128 7 місяців тому +2

    I've met Laura before and she is such a wonderful person!!

  • @conniebruckner8190
    @conniebruckner8190 7 місяців тому +2

    Simplicity and elegance combined. Designed for the client and so some things that I would be missing have no consequence.
    For example, I might have used steps as additional storage drawers and opted for a larger fridge and top cabinets in the kitchen. I didn't see a door to shower. The cat is soooo cute!

  • @karenstanislaw8912
    @karenstanislaw8912 6 місяців тому +1

    Certainly a lot of handsome, tasteful things going on in here. The space has certainly been softened and given better flow and sense of expanse by the design. Yes, an extremely Japanese-in-feel environment. I'd imagine the two owners have to have very rich, settled, meditative insides to live in this kind of physical neutrality and quiet. Commendable. Admirable . Lovely.

  • @iwasmiwa
    @iwasmiwa 6 місяців тому

    this is one of my favorite apartments from this channel the wood is so warm and cozy and the garden courtyard is everything i could smell all that timber and grass from here

  • @Aquachick65
    @Aquachick65 7 місяців тому +19

    Stunning! Minimalist ~ stylish ~ comfortable ~ airy ~ bright. One of my faves ❤️⭐️

  • @aninomiai3923
    @aninomiai3923 7 місяців тому +5

    I've seen this from the other channel and it's as calming and beautiful as I remember. I'm just not keen on the brass and the sofa part. Anyway, the place looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this space.

  • @Caitness1
    @Caitness1 6 місяців тому

    Having grown up as a Sydneysider I've often seen the row houses around the city outskirts. I like the new style of this giving a next chapter of life to an antique piece of urban history. I think the overall aesthetic is very calming. The couch could be softened a little, but hey the client gets the style they want. I am very impressed with the palette and textured ceramic tiles and wood features. The courtyard decorative garden, awash with light, is beautiful, well done. I also like the raised kitchen. I would add a few warm touches with soft furnishings, but that is just my taste.

  • @FaveWasteOfTime
    @FaveWasteOfTime 7 місяців тому

    what a beautiful calming space. I love the integration of greenery into the kitchen/dining space as well.

  • @miyayume_eclectic_dream
    @miyayume_eclectic_dream 7 місяців тому +3

    I love how simless this is. For me the best example how wood can unite all rooms. I can't pinpoint why it all looks inviting and not boring even with it being ONE color.

  • @JJMA52
    @JJMA52 7 місяців тому +9

    am i the only one who thinks it would helpful to know the prices or the price range of renovations and designs etc? naturally price would change per location etc but it helps put things in perspective

    • @BugsyB1979
      @BugsyB1979 6 місяців тому +2

      I'm guessing pretty crazy expensive.

  • @amalia01
    @amalia01 6 місяців тому

    Wow, I love this. It's so beautiful! It's so calming and the natural light flows in so peacefully. I could really see myself living there, would only add a bath.

  • @maartenterryn4777
    @maartenterryn4777 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic, well balanced, detailled and tactile. A great place to come home to.

  • @Adrienne.Granados
    @Adrienne.Granados 6 місяців тому

    Truly beautiful. That courtyard makes me emotional! What a treat.

  • @jennycampbell5236
    @jennycampbell5236 7 місяців тому +13

    So many aspects of this home remind me of holidays in Japan especially the internal garden. Looking at the outside you would never believe that a whole other world lies behind its facade. The timber is beautiful.

  • @Itsmemaiteg
    @Itsmemaiteg 7 місяців тому +9

    It’s a minimalist home, which I am definitely not. And, I love to cook… I think I would struggle a lot in that house.

  • @user3040lili
    @user3040lili Місяць тому

    日本にインスパイアされた海外のお家は日本人から見るとどこか違うテイストが混ざっていますが、このお家は日本人の建築家が設計したとしか思えないほど良い特徴が出ています。素晴らしいです❤

  • @Lenore-S
    @Lenore-S 6 місяців тому

    Gorgeous home! What great use of space, utilizing the natural light.

  • @lordking-kl5dl
    @lordking-kl5dl 6 місяців тому

    I like how he uses that small patio to illuminate the spaces, I feel that it is the element that stands out the most in the house

  • @craigcasseycoaching5542
    @craigcasseycoaching5542 7 місяців тому +27

    This is brilliant. One of my favorites in a long time!

  • @priya.c
    @priya.c 7 місяців тому

    It's a beautifully designed minimalist house. I especially love the passageway with natural light and a bench overlooking the indoor garden. 😊

  • @joellechiara
    @joellechiara 6 місяців тому

    I really like it. The woods are beautiful. Yes, it's not the softest place to sit but if the owners are happy, then great. I thought it was really pretty.

  • @heartvow
    @heartvow 11 днів тому

    it is a beautiful space. and I like the poetic narrative too. 😊

  • @k.vasanthamohan
    @k.vasanthamohan 5 місяців тому

    "Don't judge the book by its cover" is the exact phrase for this magnificent simple elegant house...no one can say it's beauty from just seeing it's PINK ROUGH UNEVEN outer face....really love this house...( probably I would change the front colour, and it's appearance...) but inside it's perfect

  • @justrealhelp3497
    @justrealhelp3497 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤ Looove it! One can easily choose their sofa of choice. I'd like another room though (office, guest, etc) so I would adjust the floor plan a bit - Laundry to powder room & laundry beside face basin upstairs; Base of stairs to start/land on dining stone step; Kitchen moved to wall on the left, tucked into alcove (created by changing base of stairs); Partition and change existing kitchen to bonus room. Still, I love this space... palette, light, courtyard... 😊

  • @skyh3r0es
    @skyh3r0es 4 місяці тому

    I love the design, the living, how the small garden elevate the interior, the bench into a table for the audio player, loved it
    And i further love a design that can spark argument in the comment section, like some people rather have “A”, or some people rather have “B” in their house, that just shows that the design in the video is fully tailored to the owner, and ofcouse will have a different life and need in their house with other people, that they definitely can not fully explain in the video

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 6 місяців тому

    Your home exudes instant charm and warmth. 🏡💖

  • @Erika-gm2tf
    @Erika-gm2tf 7 місяців тому

    Pristine and beautiful design for people with very organized lives. I love looking at this well-designed space but like living in more comfort. I want the clear light with some comfort.

  • @abrahamkimu8683
    @abrahamkimu8683 7 місяців тому

    The design is really serene and doing so much with so little, this is amazing

  • @Mo-mu4er
    @Mo-mu4er 7 місяців тому

    That wood is the perfect blend of yellow/gold/orange/brown, and gives so much warmth!

  • @ryn_young
    @ryn_young 6 місяців тому

    this is my dream home. I would change some of the personal items but the design is so calm and intentional

  • @Vertexbird
    @Vertexbird 7 місяців тому +1

    beautiful, i love it, everything you need, it looks like a wonderful place.

  • @alexandra.etush1
    @alexandra.etush1 6 місяців тому

    Loved the internal garden ❤. A beautiful design. Great work on detals and also beautiful incorporation of ceramic art

  • @elvenrat
    @elvenrat 6 місяців тому

    I love it! It seems so inviting and couy! I feel like I could sit at every spot and relax!
    One of my favorite designs!

  • @JaydeninCanada
    @JaydeninCanada 6 місяців тому

    Such a wonderful design for small space house!

  • @JemMaxine
    @JemMaxine 7 місяців тому

    it's a struggle how every time i watch an NTS video, my top 10 list gets rearranged. the brass countertop was divine TT i loved how seamless it was TT not to mention the garden TT OH, AND THE BATHROOM TOO TT i love this house so much. it really works with the space and it doesn't seem forced or uncomfy. because the design was so well though out, it isn't even glaring how small the space is. TT i envy it so much. it's so brilliant. (oh! even the windows were perfect!!!)

  • @susannaharnhart4910
    @susannaharnhart4910 7 місяців тому

    This space is so calming and the lack of clutter, I imagine, would totally lead to a calm and clear mind. Of course I love the color and material palette. I would live here in a heartbeat if there were a gooshier couch.

  • @1812over
    @1812over 7 місяців тому +7

    Nicely done but I always wonder at these separate toilets built without a small basin to wash hands. Also, that sofa looks very uncomfortable.

  • @Mimi-ui7du
    @Mimi-ui7du 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful place. I love the long bench with its many possibilities. Good big bathroom sink where you can actually clean things without splashing around.

  • @Dieter_Smits
    @Dieter_Smits 7 місяців тому

    Love this house, spot on! It is functional and liveable. The handmade tiles surrounding the courtyard are a great idea.

  • @faerieofstars
    @faerieofstars 6 місяців тому

    what a beautiful, elegant home

  • @simply.k3573
    @simply.k3573 6 місяців тому

    Such a lovely and cozy interior design (despite many complaints about the uncomfortable looking chairs which can easily be switched). The only complaints I would have is the tiny little kitchen sink and fridge. I guess the homeowners don't cook a lot.

  • @djunaas1199
    @djunaas1199 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful, with light and space…I love it.

  • @metislamestiza3708
    @metislamestiza3708 7 місяців тому +1

    my only changes would be a full size fridge, comfortable couch, and disco ball where the stereo set up is

  • @boginoid
    @boginoid 7 місяців тому

    I'm in love with secret gardens, so this one instantly won me over, great job with the new layout too - however I really want to put some rugs down.

  • @SpliceGirls
    @SpliceGirls 6 місяців тому

    Really lovely and nice representation of Japanese minimalism. I would need a sofa that’s comfy for guests to unwind in. I understand though maybe they spent more on renovation and eventually will change the sofa though. 😊

  • @kristinaginorio1344
    @kristinaginorio1344 7 місяців тому

    Just so calm and lovely.

  • @hmu818
    @hmu818 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful space to live, calm and serene.

  • @markd.9538
    @markd.9538 6 місяців тому

    I love it! My thoughts are torn though; my one reservation is that it seems a lot like a museum, or an art gallery - it doesn't look/feel like a cosy home. I still love it though.

  • @petalss5325
    @petalss5325 7 місяців тому +3

    Really love the colors and the texture, too. But I’d need more storage.

    • @zoruasnivy
      @zoruasnivy 6 місяців тому

      I feel like this is the type of place where you would have to buy a storage unit elsewhere, I'm surprised they keep their camping equipment inside the house at all.

  • @14Rudderz14
    @14Rudderz14 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a beautiful space

  • @Betsunokudasai
    @Betsunokudasai 7 місяців тому

    This is one of my favorite places ever. With some changes in furniture I would gladly live here 😊

  • @kevinmcgrane4279
    @kevinmcgrane4279 7 місяців тому

    It’s wonderful. My spouse would like to cover the walls with family photos (3 married children, 10 grandchildren), but the aesthetics are lovely.

  • @grigorisgirl
    @grigorisgirl 7 місяців тому

    Very calm, serene and well designed. Not for everybody (I’d need art on the walls and a cosier chair) but beautifully done.

  • @martinhare6085
    @martinhare6085 7 місяців тому

    The wrap around bench looks functional and gives a continuity for the space. I might place some foam though for my preference.