NEVER TOO SMALL Scandi Style Paris Small Apartment - 50sqm/538sqft

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  • Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
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    Once an uninhabited and dirty attic space, Villa Saint-Michel was transformed by Nicolas Bossard into a bright, compact and fluid space with a combination of earthy tones and playful colours. After modifying and reinforcing the structure, Bossard added a separation wall, an attic and a feature floating birchwood staircase, designed to take up minimal floorspace. On one side of the staircase is a neatly tucked away small home office with a mustard coloured wall and on the other a luminous yellow archway leads to the surprisingly large stand alone kitchen. The living room, with its feature burgundy wall, birchwood shelves and fireplace is designed to maximise comfort, whilst the ashwood dining chairs and linen curtains all combine to create the Scandinavian beach-side cabin feel that the client envisaged.
    #smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
    Project Name: Villa Saint-Michel
    Architect: / nicolasbossardarchitec...
    Produced by New Mac Video Agency
    Creator: Colin Chee
    Director/Camera Operator: Matthieu Torres
    Producer: Lindsay Barnard
    Editor: Jessica Ruasol
    Music: To Lay Down Everything You've Built by Dear Gravity
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  • @TheEmzies
    @TheEmzies 2 роки тому +4146

    As a woman in her 30s who lives alone, I can confirm this apartment is perfect for a 30 year old woman who lives alone. Dream apartment

    • @miguelmelchior986
      @miguelmelchior986 2 роки тому +54

      If you need some company.. getting married or whatever... you let me know.

    • @johnair1
      @johnair1 2 роки тому +27

      50square meters is a decent size for a single person if in that case you also furniture and build it very smart even more. As a student i lived with 16m2 and was quite happy (Shared apartment of course so big kitchen etc.)

    • @kimt4512
      @kimt4512 2 роки тому +48

      Same for a woman in her 40s who live alone

    • @mikkel3912
      @mikkel3912 2 роки тому +9

      May i ask how a woman in that age can live alone..

    • @z.z.1638
      @z.z.1638 2 роки тому +164

      @@mikkel3912 by choosing to remain alone, like me.

  • @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779
    @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779 2 роки тому +3919

    It's interesting that the apartment looked smaller when it had nothing in it. The magic of good architecture!

    • @elbasset7214
      @elbasset7214 2 роки тому +32

      When I brought my flat by time it got to moving in I had forgotten how small it was. I started to panic that I would dit all my furniture in
      Now everything is in it just seems normal

    • @merlotito89
      @merlotito89 2 роки тому +44

      I think it has to do with the lighting and how it plays with it

    • @n07w4tU7hnk
      @n07w4tU7hnk 2 роки тому +5

      true!

    • @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779
      @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779 2 роки тому +3

      @@merlotito89 Good point!

    • @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779
      @thankyoudearlordjesuschris4779 2 роки тому +4

      @@elbasset7214I see! I'm glad you can enjoy your apartment now!

  • @heysuzzz
    @heysuzzz 2 роки тому +1566

    This is one of the best small space interior designs I’ve ever seen. So impressed at how the storage is incorporated seamlessly into the entire (not to mention beautiful) space without that forced, crammed feeling. Especially love the use of dividers as storage! I wonder if next to the oven may not be the best spot for wine storage, though.

    • @jessica-kz6qw
      @jessica-kz6qw 2 роки тому

      why?

    • @rina5786
      @rina5786 2 роки тому +40

      @@jessica-kz6qw bc it might get too warm

    • @HNCS2006
      @HNCS2006 2 роки тому +3

      that was my one concern too.

    • @DerekKerton
      @DerekKerton Рік тому +1

      It's just fine if you drink it fast enough!

    • @pepper2304
      @pepper2304 Рік тому

      Who is architect

  • @massabranca
    @massabranca Рік тому +102

    As someone who has lived in 3 different neighborhoods in Paris, it's safe to say that this one doesn't even qualify as a small apartment for Paris non-rich standards...! Good job! The apartment is very well thought out and nicely finished!

    • @Widdekuu91
      @Widdekuu91 Рік тому +20

      That bothers me a bit...they're constantly calling things small and they seem to design for/show folk that have zero hobbies or pets and children, it's just a sortof place to hangout after work with some colleagues.
      Maybe I'm taking this too personal, but I make art for a hobby and I have a 35m2 place with no extra storage. I have a 2 by 2 m2 kitchen with a low sideways wall (one third of the kitchen is gone because of this) and honestly, around me live people in their 40's and 50's that can't afford a bigger house, can't afford to start a family or get themselves a pet, because it's just too damn small.
      And then they call 50 square meters a 'small' appartment for seemingly one person.

    • @audreayarose3755
      @audreayarose3755 Рік тому +5

      @@Widdekuu91 for me 50sqm seems like a cosy but not crammed size easily for 2 people - its a lifestyle i do want but also i am just trying to live within my means

    • @tia904
      @tia904 Рік тому +8

      I agree in Paris, this is considered a large apt, even very large.

    • @samismith8752
      @samismith8752 10 місяців тому +2

      I absolutely adore this part of Paris, and would love to be able to afford a “small” apartment like this on a middle class wage lol. It’s not as bad as London but i really miss the days Paris was affordable, or close to it anyway.

  • @SingingGinge
    @SingingGinge 2 роки тому +748

    Very kind of him to speak English for the video but I wouldn't have hated reading subtitles while he spoke French.
    He's a great architect too, it's a lovely space!

    • @RickieBeubie
      @RickieBeubie 2 роки тому +52

      LMAO everytime it's a french I feel like they are playing a joke by speaking with a massively thick accent 😂

    • @Insanetoaster
      @Insanetoaster 2 роки тому +30

      ​@@RickieBeubie HA! I used to think that too, but I looked into it and it turns out that France and the French are very insular in the media they consume. So they tend to read books in french and watch tv/films in french as well. This is in contrast to Scandinavians and other Europeans who consume a lot of media in english.

    • @CommentLikeASir
      @CommentLikeASir 2 роки тому +8

      UA-cam has its own captions / subtitle feature. Doesn't always work well (they transcribed Montmartre as Moma) but it should help a bit :)

    • @RickieBeubie
      @RickieBeubie 2 роки тому +34

      @@Insanetoaster yes all our movies on TV are dubbed and in terms of literature we have so much great stuff we don't need to look outside much, and foreign literature is always translated anyway. Another issue is that many words are spelled identically or almost identically so when we see/read them the french pronunciation will take over 😂

    • @RickieBeubie
      @RickieBeubie 2 роки тому +5

      @@anaalves3658 yeah it's impossible to get over it i think, only a proper work with a pronunciation coach could really do but besides having learned since young age we would never overcome this accent 😂😂

  • @CK1000ism
    @CK1000ism 2 роки тому +622

    I love that the kitchen is separate. The kitchen is the hardest room to keep looking really clean and uncluttered and it is nice not to constantly see that mess. The lighting in this space allows for the kitchen not to feel closed off.

    • @bennyboiart7781
      @bennyboiart7781 2 роки тому +48

      Building off what you said, I liked how they managed to have separate, distinct spaces as that gives the inhabitant the ability to move throughout the home without feeling like they’re stuck in a singular box all day.

    • @lucygray6162
      @lucygray6162 2 роки тому +33

      I'm old school, from the days when kitchens were a separate entity even in the most humble home. I never understood the trend toward open kitchens where a chef's mess is the backdrop for dinner . This proves that a well-designed home does not require an open kitchen to appear spacious. Simply a gorgeous apartment overall!

    • @msjkramey
      @msjkramey 2 роки тому +5

      @Lucy Gray you should be cleaning as you go with very little to put away by the time a meal is ready. Plus, it sucks to be a host and to be stuck away from everyone else. What's the point of having people over if youre not spending time with them?

    • @Sherene54321
      @Sherene54321 2 роки тому +1

      I love that too! I'm definitely old school that way.

    • @Natalie-vr2rt
      @Natalie-vr2rt 2 роки тому +5

      Yes I agree with this! I was recently living in a small flat with the kitchen In the dining room area and i felt I couldn’t relax and enjoy my meal looking at my dirty pots and pans!

  • @WobblyBiped
    @WobblyBiped Рік тому +19

    The shower is a dream - I've always wanted a walk-in with no tub, no curtain, no doors. Big kudos. However, the stairs are a bit intimidating with no handrail. I'm afraid I'd fall the first time I came down those in the dark. Beautiful job!

    • @tia904
      @tia904 Рік тому

      I have used one in a hotel, there was water all over the bathroom floor, great concept, not practical unless you want a polished bathroom floor because you will have to mop and change the bathroom mat after each shower.

  • @JacqInTheWild
    @JacqInTheWild 2 роки тому +171

    I LOVE this space. Interesting that she has 2 eating spaces. As a single woman the kitchen space would work for me so I can have more seating for guests in the Living area. I also would want a bathtub. Both of these would just be personal preferences. But I love this. One of the best small spaces I've seen so far.

    • @kewkabe
      @kewkabe 2 роки тому

      I thought the same thing. Maybe make the kitchen eating space into more counter space and maybe a center island, move the table to the bench area (7:36) and put another comfy chair where the table is now.

    • @tia904
      @tia904 Рік тому

      It is not a small space by Paris standards, this video doesn't have the proper title.

  • @arabella959
    @arabella959 2 роки тому +3109

    What a transformation. This is stunning. The color palette is marvelous and the individual spaces are both functional and cozy. So much storage. Bravo!

  • @Gracie-qg5lm
    @Gracie-qg5lm 2 роки тому +940

    This is the most beautiful apartment I have ever seen. It’s absolutely perfect.

    • @readygi
      @readygi 2 роки тому +8

      The French are really genius designers. Really well thought out details like the floating stairs and the openings in the hallway, the mirorred backsplash, the window openings in bedroom for more daylight.. it's just so well done.

    • @ilsebill1678
      @ilsebill1678 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @suloshinipurusoth831
      @suloshinipurusoth831 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/YPmR-qusfzE/v-deo.html

    • @niamhklaus9136
      @niamhklaus9136 2 роки тому +4

      I agree, most small spaces presented here have cooler atmospheres, they only seem practical. This apartment is practical, clean cut and very cosy. I can really imagine the person who lives there really loving it, especially because it is cosy.

  • @aniesc3257
    @aniesc3257 2 роки тому +8

    Parisian architects really master the art of making these small spaces into luxurious living spaces. Such a delight to see.

    • @Sammy-hi4jy
      @Sammy-hi4jy 2 місяці тому

      Beautiful blue 👨🏻‍🎨👁️👁️

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382
    @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 2 роки тому +82

    It looks like a sculpture - the whole house is a work of art. Seriously, with the colour palette, built in shapes of arches, angles, materials- man you are superb. 😍🙏🏻

  • @TITOjakey
    @TITOjakey 2 роки тому +1274

    Seeing the size and utility of the kitchen, bathroom and dressing/storage/laundry room really impressed me. Plus many of the finishes look expensive. Really nice work by this firm.

  • @nova6964
    @nova6964 2 роки тому +300

    I love the colors. Minimal but still warm.

  • @vanessas2454
    @vanessas2454 2 роки тому +23

    Overall, beautifully solved. The lighting, the colours, the divisions are all great. Also, for once, indeed enough storage in living room, bedroom and kitchen. The bathroom is gorgeous. My concern is with those stairs, both in terms of stability and placement. They may be a focal feature but they seem to also be very much in the way as you enter the appartment. I would have used the study as a wardrobe instead, placing shoes, coats etc. there instead of in the upstairs dressing room. The dressing room seems much more spacious and better suited to place a desk plus it has natural lighting. The kitchen splashbacks, while beautiful, are very impractical since the mirrors will require constant cleaning. And, regarding the bedroom, I don´t see much point in those lower windows. They aren´t needed for light as the room already has natural light from the skylight, and I wouldn´t feel entirely comforable with a whole wall of breakable glass so close to the bed. I would have extended the bedroom floor across those beams and used the lowest bit of the space for additional storage.

  • @tr_g
    @tr_g 2 роки тому +9

    The Architect has done an amazing job, lighting it up, making it bigger and ticking all the boxes on his client's list. Well done.

  • @cmcm5878
    @cmcm5878 2 роки тому +635

    This is honestly the best home I have seen. It's essentially perfect and you could comfortably spend a lot of time there.
    I've fallen in love with this channel but have always been thinking about how being in such a small space effects people while they're in quarantine, but its hits everything on the nail that it seems there are no compromises and you probably wouldn't feel horrible holed up in there.

    • @randommusings48
      @randommusings48 2 роки тому +25

      The study area gave me claustrophobia.

    • @bertelleo
      @bertelleo 2 роки тому +8

      @@randommusings48 Fair. I did think the cutout wall above the shelf was a really nice touch though.

    • @Sisterlisk
      @Sisterlisk 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it's a most beautiful prison :)

    • @CatScreenTime
      @CatScreenTime 2 роки тому +2

      @@Sisterlisk That's a rather silly thing to say. The size of the space you live in does not affect you mentally. It is your thinking that affects you and how you percieve the environment you live in. Plenty of wealthy people in mansions whinged about being in quarantine. Not everybody needs a large multi roomed house to live in to be content and have peace of mind.

  • @MrRobertBatchelor
    @MrRobertBatchelor 2 роки тому +517

    Lmao at the comments saying this flat isn’t small, didn’t realise it was a competition on how small a flat can be. This channel is to share design ideas for small spaces and there were multiple genius uses of space here. Wish they also shared the cost of renovation as a lot of the work looked like it was done by master craftsmen. One of the best flats I’ve seen yet and I look at a lot of them.

    • @Poppy-
      @Poppy- 2 роки тому +22

      Yes, I am curious at the cost of material/craftsmanship too. This is a really smart use of the space.

    • @MrRobertBatchelor
      @MrRobertBatchelor 2 роки тому +32

      @@Poppy- Custom cabinets can cost more than 1000€ per meter, especially in crazy tight spaces.
      The tiling is amazing in the bathroom, don’t know if you noticed how they line up with holes etc perfectly, that is a lot of working out and I would guess would charge a lot per hour, maybe 100€ or more. This was an expensive build.
      Please architect, if you are reading, let us know a price bracket of costs if you can’t divulge exact amount.

    • @Poppy-
      @Poppy- 2 роки тому +5

      @@MrRobertBatchelor I know, made to measure is crazy expensive and most trades charge around 100$/h here. Sometimes one can save by buying reclaimed/recycled materials.
      Yes, please architects, people would like to know what to expect.

    • @ReyoVR
      @ReyoVR 2 роки тому +27

      I think most are disappointed that it features very few practical ideas for people that are really living in small space because 500ft+ for a single person is luxurious. Most people living in cramped cities have in average just less than 150ft per person, less than a third of what is featured here. The tiling and additional openings to increase light penetration is very nice though.

    • @autumnramble
      @autumnramble 2 роки тому

      @J M "How is that for an idea to leave us alone?"
      Why? Should we treat those people like babies that should be always praised for any drawing you can make? Tiu, tiu, tiu, what a smart architect you are, designing so cleverly this small, small space, a bit bigger than my two room and separate kitchen apartment with a bathtub and much more of storage space? Wow, you put a presentation shelf for decorative objects in an archway, where noone can see them? And TV in 90 degree position to a coach? Perfect, I wouldn't think about it. And I especially like those curved, smooth stairs without railings, amazing.

  • @elizabethren7848
    @elizabethren7848 2 роки тому +44

    So stunning. I love parts of the original beams being showcased, the color palette of the home, and the different shaped doorways (curved on the bottom floor and then triangular shaped up in the mezzanine)

  • @sjinzaar
    @sjinzaar 2 роки тому +1

    The architect is simply gorgeous... I sense he has a beautiful and calm spirit...

  • @adamkhan7234
    @adamkhan7234 2 роки тому +454

    This is gorgeous, functional, warm, inviting, generous, clever, homely...it really just feels complete and without compromise. Absolutely loved seeing this.

  • @mariuszslawik59
    @mariuszslawik59 2 роки тому +301

    To me, this is the best one from this channel so far. The style is interesting and stands out from other projects. It's very personal, it has character, but at the same time, it's completely unintrusive, universal, and timeless. Not to mention the practicality - there's everything one could need in an apartment. Marvelous work.

  • @invaderzimismyfav
    @invaderzimismyfav 2 роки тому +1

    Great call by the client to ask for a proper kitchen! It's truly the soul of the home. I would actually love to live here

  • @valentinacardenas404
    @valentinacardenas404 7 місяців тому +1

    The use of storage integration without creating a feeling of overwhelm. And the use of dividers as storage spaces. 😉😉

  • @Metonymy1979
    @Metonymy1979 2 роки тому +67

    Lively and gorgeous. It looks like it smells of clementine oranges.

  • @hibasyed5954
    @hibasyed5954 2 роки тому +10

    Fully functional kitchen, a study, bedroom with natural light, bathroom with perfect lighting,seperate dressing/ laundry room. In Paris! That's like a dream come true!

  • @Roszalief
    @Roszalief 2 роки тому +2

    I always love to see these small apartments. I used to live on 20 square meters when I was 20. Shower and toilet I had to share. I had it all together in my small room. Now I have a bigger house, 160 square meters. And that comes with all kinds of responsibilities etc. And also, a lot more stuff to organise and clean up ;-)

  • @sophia_estes_
    @sophia_estes_ 2 роки тому +1

    This is the most stunning small space I've ever seen.

  • @adavewithshortpants
    @adavewithshortpants 2 роки тому +64

    Love the bathroom tiles and the use of color not to bold but not too subtle, it just feels light and relaxing

  • @Naitorokkusu
    @Naitorokkusu 2 роки тому +49

    The stuy area feels like one of those tiny nightmare cubicles. It's right at the entrance, has barely any light and there isn't enough space to properly work. I personally would've prefered to turn this area into a proper coats and shoes area and instead have a little foldable table at the sofa or just work at the dining/kitchen area.
    The rest of the apartment is stunning though. I really love the mix of scandi and 70s with elements of the old structure. The natural light comming from the sky light into the bedroom and into the living room is a cool touch!

    • @candace200
      @candace200 2 роки тому +3

      I thought this as well. I would have preferred more storage and had a convertible space instead in another area.

    • @NjniaVanDerWald
      @NjniaVanDerWald Рік тому +1

      I personally would have moved the washer down, maybe even have room for a guest toilet, if under the stairs provides enough space and have a proper second room/office upstairs.

  • @Fnugilet
    @Fnugilet 2 роки тому +1

    I could see a couple live here too. 😍 Definitely my favorite space. It's everything I have always dreaming of, throw in some more books and a bathtub and I would never move 📚🛁☀️

  • @suede3910
    @suede3910 2 роки тому +3

    i really love the pop of color here and there, it's pretty and fun

  • @olderandwiser333
    @olderandwiser333 2 роки тому +202

    Well done. Clean lines without sacrificing the feeling of warmth and comfort.

  • @kempeneersmartin
    @kempeneersmartin 2 роки тому +65

    Le travail de l’architecte est incroyable. Cette impression d’espace alors que c’est tout petit c’est dingue.

  • @maureensweeney8120
    @maureensweeney8120 2 роки тому +1

    What an intelligent use of space! Very stylish with loads of natural light. Impressive!

  • @ivermashashank
    @ivermashashank 2 роки тому +1

    One of most realistic design for small space on the channel. Good interior design

  • @CremeBavaroise
    @CremeBavaroise 2 роки тому +176

    Love it. Beautiful and actually livable, not just a show for trendy minimalism.

  • @tdb7992
    @tdb7992 2 роки тому +88

    I'm amazed that they even had enough space for a dressing room and a washing machine. I have a 49sqm apartment in Perth, and not even I have a washing machine. It's great to be able to see an apartment in France on an Australian design channel. Thanks for showcasing excellent work from around the world, NTS!

    • @randommusings48
      @randommusings48 2 роки тому

      Wow. Where in Perth are you? Like in the CBD?

    • @enguerranddemarigny
      @enguerranddemarigny 2 роки тому +2

      washing machine AND a dryer next to it ! C'est incroyable !

    • @tdb7992
      @tdb7992 2 роки тому +1

      @@randommusings48 near Subiaco station :) I have a little one bedroom for $1300 a month.

    • @lalakuma9
      @lalakuma9 2 роки тому +5

      I don't get why Western cities often cheat apartments off laundry machines. I've lived in a 20 square meter apartment in Japan, and it has a place for a washing machine.

    • @wondergem8937
      @wondergem8937 2 роки тому

      :) I live in a 47sqm apartment, which is a pretty standard size for a 1 bedroom apartment in my country. Im surprised you cant fit in a washing machine ... ?

  • @barbaraadelman2391
    @barbaraadelman2391 Рік тому +9

    This is outstanding - I've never seen such amazing use of a small space. Seems so much larger than 538 SF.

  • @SkyblueHippie
    @SkyblueHippie 2 роки тому +6

    One of the most beautiful small apartment transformations. The sizes of the rooms all make sense and are comfortable enough to actually live in. I hope the client lives in her home happily.

  • @limepiper3650
    @limepiper3650 2 роки тому +50

    This is my favorite apartment so far. Fantastic.

  • @capril5140
    @capril5140 2 роки тому +87

    Beautiful. Especially with the colors.
    And I'm a sucker for archways 😃

  • @snackymcadams
    @snackymcadams 2 роки тому +1

    Single woman in my 40s and I so want to live here. Not just the stunning space but in that neighborhood of Paris.

  • @jeannettemoyen9278
    @jeannettemoyen9278 Рік тому +5

    Charming and brilliant !!! Imagine ! To make a tiny house within an apartment building! To keep charm, practicality and quality together! I love historical buildings so a brick wall with a practical kitchen oh yes. You have inspired other builders to follow your example. 1000 thumbs up!!

  • @plainwhitekebaya
    @plainwhitekebaya 2 роки тому +69

    Lovely house! The architect really tries to fulfill the client’s needs and wishes. Well done!

  • @lau.e.3316
    @lau.e.3316 2 роки тому +55

    WOW.. looks so bigger than it actually is. The kitchen is gorgeous. Really nice home for Paris. Great job

  • @jennieanderson1931
    @jennieanderson1931 Рік тому +3

    I've been following this channel for awhile now, and every now and again I revisit this video because it's the best design I've seen so far. I mean, that kitchen? WOW. There have been a lot of apartments featured here that are around 530 square feet, but none of them have used the space so beautifully as this one does. From everything to the curved golden doorway into the kitchen to the partially floating staircase to the amazing bathroom, this is a really gorgeous home. Everything about it is a win for me, and if I were a single woman in her thirties, I could definitely live there.

  • @Lili-ge9fb
    @Lili-ge9fb 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the most brilliant and creative small space designs I've ever seen

  • @ethanol1586
    @ethanol1586 2 роки тому +59

    The production quality on these videos are always top notch!! Good job nts!

  • @marialim2273
    @marialim2273 2 роки тому +92

    I think this has to be the BEST apartment transformation I've ever seen in life and in all Never Too Small uploads! Not only it's all functional, it has generous sized kitchen, imagine having a study with that background too! No need to use virtual background with such view behind your study desk! Interiors and colors used are on point, it creates this warm-welcoming apartment yet it's cozy, homey and so stunning to every square inch you look! I really love the fact that they made the wooden structure be a part of the aesthetic of the apartment! LOVE this a lot ❤️

  • @wolterjulian2607
    @wolterjulian2607 2 роки тому +1

    Thumbs up for the architect! This is like one of the best examples if have seen on this channel so far.

  • @bunhosa703
    @bunhosa703 2 роки тому +1

    I loved seeing colour in this apartment! I understand why many architects go for white in small spaces, but I love to see the vibrancy!

  • @CanuckJim
    @CanuckJim 2 роки тому +34

    Just exquisite. So much "space" in such a small space. For me, I would add a little storage to support the lower part of the staircase - I was a little nervous how it bounced when he walked down them.

  • @carolynb.9469
    @carolynb.9469 2 роки тому +10

    One of my favorites in a while. It's nice to see one that doesn't need to be completely white to feel spacious.

  • @anthonyc8257
    @anthonyc8257 2 роки тому +1

    The end product is brilliant. Really nice job. The architect has beautiful eyes too 😍.

  • @Hollyfae
    @Hollyfae 2 роки тому +14

    This is absolutely stunning. I usually half watch these while I'm working, but everything came to a grinding halt. Those floating stairs, the little kitchen, the tiny study with the window, the bathroom, I could go on and on. Phenomenal design, but still warm and livable. Perfection.

  • @Tze52
    @Tze52 2 роки тому +39

    As much as the staircase is lovely. I wouldn't mind adding in a shelf for shoes perhaps and extra support since it is only made of Birch Wood

  • @MissMaryEmbroidery
    @MissMaryEmbroidery 2 роки тому +39

    I really love this apartment, it’s modern but warm & friendly feeling. Lots of storage for practical living. 💖

  • @CandiceandJose
    @CandiceandJose 2 роки тому +1

    Every square inch used is the most appealing thing. So smart. Love the storage.

  • @dannymartial7997
    @dannymartial7997 Рік тому +1

    It's cool how an architect only cares about the structural support of the building they start with. Doesn't matter how it looks, because they can transform that part to anything.

  • @tinekejoldersma
    @tinekejoldersma 2 роки тому +35

    I love the functionality combined with warmth, logic, and livability. The storage created makes it clean-looking and the kitchen is a dream. My standard always is, do I want to live there? This is one of the few times I will wholeheartedly answer yes.

    • @braria9855
      @braria9855 2 роки тому +2

      Exactly. Or "would I be -willing to / capable of- living there" Too often it's way too impractical, the washing machine makes sounds in the living room, there's not enough storage, shelves are too open/bare (making it hard to keep a small space tidy-looking cause irl they must be stacked to their max :D ), kitchens are sensless, too much glass everywhere (which will require nonstop maintanance), illogical lighting for nighttime or overcomplicated solutions that require complex daily tasks (like making and storing your bed, or weird access to daily items, including clothes...)

  • @kimmyhill
    @kimmyhill 2 роки тому +60

    So well done - félicitations à l’architecte! This is one project where I’d love to see the floorplans/design evolution - what was disregarded design- and materials-wise, what colours were suggested, etc. It’s lovely.

  • @EK-fl8yz
    @EK-fl8yz 2 роки тому +3

    I love this apartment the colour scheme is very cheerful.So much space for everything .When I saw the stairway it looked too flimsy to me but it works perfectly well. The only issue I thought was that if she’s walking in stockings or socks it might be slippery .I’m glad she found this architect.👏👍🇦🇺

  • @jimmy5353
    @jimmy5353 2 роки тому +1

    I have said this before, Paris is a just magical place! I prefer this video was made in French.

  • @rebecamansur8376
    @rebecamansur8376 2 роки тому +9

    One of the very few apartments that I would actually love to live in. They were able to plan the storage very well and, as someone who lives in a 30 sqm apartment, that is very rare!

  • @tickub
    @tickub 2 роки тому +24

    A different person may find the office space claustrophobic, but I love the lan cafe-esque coziness. I'm inspired to make my next battlestation also as tucked in as possible after this video.

  • @SlecnaLiska
    @SlecnaLiska 2 роки тому +1

    those green tiles in the bathroom omg!!! the most beautiful tiles I have seen...lovely appartment, great kitchen with that cool brick wall and many practical corners!

  • @V_HQ
    @V_HQ 2 роки тому +8

    I can totally imagine myself living in this. It is really nicely executed, with enough and sensible storage. Without compromising comfort

  • @camillemurphy3619
    @camillemurphy3619 2 роки тому +11

    Lovely video! Love that apartment - very practical.
    Regarding the Kamikoto knives - did some research and it appears they are not Japanese. They are made in China and they do not state what steel they use to make the knives. Just a word of warning to anyone considering purchasing - please do your research!

  • @YT-GuestAccount
    @YT-GuestAccount 2 роки тому +34

    FANTASTIC design choices. The shapes, colors, elements and different materials, division; all those opportunities for light and air to move around. They did a marvellous job.

  • @jackieclark817
    @jackieclark817 2 роки тому +5

    Sheer perfection. It's wonderful when you see an owner and an architect work together so seamlessly. This apartment has everything. ❤️

  • @MyaXanadu
    @MyaXanadu 2 роки тому

    It doesn't look or feel small because of its smart design. And I simply love the bathroom tile. I'm not a big fan of tiles but the tile design of the bathroom is just beautiful.

  • @menutokitchen
    @menutokitchen 2 роки тому +3

    Incredible that a small space can fit in a kitchen of its own. The owner must love cooking to prioritise a kitchen in a small space.

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet 2 роки тому +21

    This is a stunning apartment. I could move into this place and really not change a thing. In reality I'd probably change up what I put in a couple of the spaces, but the colors and the lighting and the design choices are **chef's kiss**. I work from home, so I would probably put my office where the dining table is (or flip it with the LR. Or even put it in the attic space. The table in the kitchen with the bench seating is all the dining I would need. I am in love with the staircase! I'm going to watch this all again, it's so wonderful... even the view out the window is awesome.

    • @samcroft7084
      @samcroft7084 2 роки тому +6

      agree - I suspect I'd end up working on the dining table, and use the "office space" as a storage area to put work stuff in when it was time to relax.
      Am in love with the archway.

    • @aselshilikbaeva224
      @aselshilikbaeva224 2 роки тому

      Absolutely! I’d have switched the office space with the laundry in the attic for larger and more quiet space, natural light. Laundry located downstairs is more natural next to wardrobe near entrance.

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 2 роки тому

      @@aselshilikbaeva224 The entry closet is for coats and cleaning supplies. The bulk of laundry comes from upstairs: sheets, towels, clothing. You can easily carry up a few dish towels and napkins, but carrying all the rest down and back up again is a chore.

  • @flufwix
    @flufwix 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh I just love this!!! The use of color, wooden slats, arches, tiny display shelves, and so many other features are stylish and wonderful. A very, very lucky client. I am inspired to use several of these ideas

  • @AleLovesOpera
    @AleLovesOpera Рік тому +2

    This apartment is so exquisite, I definitely see myself living there, I love small spaces without feeling im in a cage.

  • @hannahbrown5995
    @hannahbrown5995 2 роки тому +12

    Honestly so beautiful. I'm no minimalist but if I was I'd decorate this way

  • @playboytower2262
    @playboytower2262 2 роки тому +6

    This might be the apartment of the year. Love the colours, but it’s the use of the space that sets this apart. Everything has its own space and like the name of the channel nothing is “never too small”. Well done

  • @Glen.Williams
    @Glen.Williams 2 роки тому +6

    I actually really like what they've done here. Nothing is left out, including space for washing machine / dryer. I particularly love the arches and the storage within those. Bravo!

    • @HR-ck6lc
      @HR-ck6lc 10 місяців тому +1

      Je suis d’accord l’appart est complètement magnifique, j’aimerais la même arche chez moi 😊

  • @marka8817
    @marka8817 2 роки тому

    The choosing of colors made this look classy and comfortable to live in.

  • @CommentLikeASir
    @CommentLikeASir 2 роки тому +18

    Superb layout, colours and - here I go again - finishing. Looks like they really paid attention to the details here. I'd probably have preferred no dressing room and instead a full-height ceiling in the living room just to get that sense of freedom (so that you can look down into the living room from the bedroom) but that's a personal preference - I understand other people wanting to maximize floor space. Loved this.

  • @rubberdc
    @rubberdc 2 роки тому +21

    The style is gorgeous. Im not keen on the wall colour but can appreciate its not to my taste.The corner wall cupboard is genius .Not easily accepted is the staircase with no railing to hold as one uses the staircase. I like the study area and the window is a nice detail .the chair is rather tight in under the stairs though. I do like the storage directly part of the staircase .The kitchen is fantastic area. I like the small hob hood,(never seen one like that ) the white hob is something I hope to have in my own apartment .I like that there are no handles to mess with ones eyes in the kitchen .
    Overall.......I love this apartment !

  • @helene7672
    @helene7672 Рік тому +1

    one of my favorite apartments in the never too small series.

  • @latesleeper7695
    @latesleeper7695 2 роки тому +6

    I love the colors the most, especially the archway painted in yellow! It's also used as bookshelf too, which is perfect to fill in the space 🥺

  • @nome1629
    @nome1629 2 роки тому +8

    I love it! Finally a house with some color on the walls, it has such a warm atmosphere. I't's just the right size, there's no waste of space but nothing seems too cramped or a compromise.
    I really like the match of the pink furniture and green tiles in the bathroom, and the sofa. And the dressing room is really smart, having the washing machine and dryer right next to the clothes.
    Love it love it love it

  • @jennienightingale727
    @jennienightingale727 2 роки тому +9

    love the stairs and the splashes of colour on the walls. this might be one of my favorite apartments on the channel. i hope mr. nicolas bossard can come back for another video

  • @billybobfudpucker5817
    @billybobfudpucker5817 2 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful and functional tiny space. It looks and feels so much larger than it is. You have done a wonderful job of meeting the clients needs and wishes.

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 2 роки тому +1

    God if only I could move to Paris and hire this talented guy to design an appartement for me. It really is breathtaking

  • @cloudtower001
    @cloudtower001 2 роки тому +11

    This is quite lovely. You made a home that she might never want to leave even if 1 becomes +1. I'd like to live in a space like that some day. 😍

  • @29lookingood
    @29lookingood 2 роки тому +16

    They packed a lot into such a small space. With lots of light and perfect colour tones, it's perfect 👏🏾💙

  • @therealshard
    @therealshard 2 роки тому +1

    i ABSOLUTELY love the colours and little touches in this place. wow. so in love rn

  • @doryjr2827
    @doryjr2827 2 роки тому +3

    One of my favourite small spaces on the channel, in love with what the architect did with the new floor plan and love love the staircase with the birch balustrade

  • @normalgirlcvco
    @normalgirlcvco 2 роки тому +16

    I love almost everything except for the stair but that's because I'm afraid of heights. Anyways, I'll would get over my fear just to live in this beautiful house 😍

  • @jayspot8894
    @jayspot8894 2 роки тому +9

    Absolutely love this home! Great work by the architect.

  • @rewdymeyer
    @rewdymeyer 2 роки тому

    I love the pairings of different woods. Sometimes multiple woods can look accidental, but here it looks harmonious. Very nice.

  • @danimordecai7611
    @danimordecai7611 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant, clever and so chic. Including the curved wall with hidden storage. Impressive to see a beautiful full kitchen in Paris apartment 🥰

  • @obidean3964
    @obidean3964 2 роки тому +14

    This one is a keeper. Love almost everything about it and I absolutely adore that staircase. The fish scale inspired bathroom tiles also nice touch. Although the workspace not quite conducive, a bit cramped and looks claustrophobic.
    Otherwise, this is very well thought out deco I've seen in NTS for a while. Kudos to the designer 🙌🏼

    • @anna-lisagirling7424
      @anna-lisagirling7424 2 роки тому +1

      Obi Dean>> As a number of people have commented about the cramped workspace I thought I'd toss in that my wife has been working from home since our lockdowns began in Feb. 2020. First, she carved out an area in our guest room/my sewing-beading area. In other words, "The Office". Over time, working from home revealed that everything could be conducted on a smartphone and a laptop with headphones for Zoom meetings. Eventually, she moved out to a wee corner tucked in next to our fireplace in the den area and except when one of cats insists on sitting on the keyboards, that's all the space she requires and she prefers "the commute"--i.e. it's closer to the coffee fixing place. Our homeowner here has the pass through for coffee and other things. Et voila!

  • @BenShutUp
    @BenShutUp 2 роки тому +12

    Bro this is by far my favorite NeverTooSmall episode. This design is beautiful and the result is mesmerizing! I am so jealous of the French woman who owns this. You literally fit a whole house in that space. And with so much lighting. How cool! 🤩👏🏽👏🏽

  • @ladysparkymartin
    @ladysparkymartin 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent! I love how you gave her a separate kitchen and a bathroom on the same level as her bedroom. So vital! Bravo! 👍💃

  • @pattysouza2954
    @pattysouza2954 2 роки тому +6

    They did an excellent job of using every bit of space and it is gorgeous. I love the daylight throughout the apartment. It's simply stunning.