NEVER TOO SMALL: Polish Architect's Cosy Scandi Style Apartment - 42sqm/452sqft
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- With a focus on natural materials and the colours of nature, this new build apartment in Poznań, Poland designed by architect and owner Alicja Szmal-Baehr, is a warm and inviting space. Clever cabinetry is used throughout to maximise storage while preserving the spacious feel. While a picturesque wooden island housing the kitchen sink, dishwasher and oven serves as a barrier between the living and dining space. A suspended shelf above the island provides lighting and the perfect touch of greenery and when not in use, the hidden fridge, induction hob and storage appear as an uncluttered white wall. In the living room, two chaise lounges have been used instead of a traditional L-shaped sofa to save space and also double perfectly as an additional bed for guests. Smooth microcement flooring that matches the home's palette blends its zones together and enhances the sense of space.
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Project Name: Projekt Własny
Architect: alicjaszmal.com/
Carpenters: Stolarnia Rębacz stolarniarebac... (hidden kitchen, kitchen island and toilet) Hejna Meble hejnameble.pl/ (two wardrobes)
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: www.slickvisuals.co
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Grace by Dear Gravity & Horizon by Dear Gravity
I always watch, but never comment. This is the first design I've seen that I would make zero changes to. It airy, light, beautiful, and functional for the majority, rather than the few ultra minimalists. Well done.
Agree fully. And it feels so comfy as well.
agree but maybe 1 thing; pocket doors for where the cooktop is :)
The only thing I'd change is the colors, paint is cheap!
@@lmjohnsono I will personally change the flooring it looks a bit industrial for a home but everything is nice especially the toilet.
@@willem4d Haha - was thinking same, pocket doors that open and slide into the wall perpendicular to cooktop. Cooktop view being more accessible that way gives a homier feeling. Wholly appreciate all else - some good design here.
ITs nice that the storage helps in making it feel larger and not cluttered. Those closet doors make a world of difference here.
Loving this episode ..
Everything in this space
is well thought out.
Especially
the kitchen &
bathroom..
I'm absolutely enamored with that kitchen. The finish of the wood and the texture of the vertical slats is just *chef's kiss*
same here, it’s my favorite feature in the place. I love the warm wood tone, the vertical slats, how it hides the oven + storage and that it matches the bathroom vanity. ❤
Agree, the island made out of wood and done as a piece of art really gives warmth and character to the otherwise white pallet. I’m in love with it!
Probably one of my favorite episodes to date. The space is well designed and functional.
This should be the standard of every apartment.
Simply beautiful.
One of the best I've seen on this channel. The use of space and storage is very good. It looks like a 600 sq ft home.
It’s rare that I see a solution in these bespoke apartments I could actually use. But the dual chaise lounges is genius! I love the fact she can push them together and make a guest bed. Well done!
This is probably one of the most well-planned and minimalistic apartments I have ever seen. So inspirational!
This Polish architect's cozy Scandi-style apartment is a testament to the art of minimalism and functionality. From the clean lines to the neutral color palette, every detail reflects the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. The clever use of space-saving solutions and multifunctional furniture creates a sense of openness, despite the modest square footage. Natural light floods the space, accentuating the warmth of wooden accents and adding to the inviting atmosphere. It's a perfect blend of simplicity and comfort, showcasing how thoughtful design can transform even the smallest spaces into stylish sanctuaries.
For 42sqm, this apartment is so spacious and incredibly dreamy😍😍
By effectively making the cupboards a continuous wall it enables the apartment to have smooth uncluttered lines whilst not compromising on storage space.
Yes but when you open the kitchen cupboard doors to access the induction stove and have to leave those open when you cook that can probably makes accessing the pantry more difficult
@@VALGEFF1 That's how I felt about this, too. I like the overall effect but it might work better if the doors could slide into the space between the cupboards so they are not in the way.
@@kaalthoff I didn't understand that design decision either. Perhaps this way was worth the slight extra hassle while cooking to this owner and a lot cheaper and easier than making doors that can fold away.
I also couldn't see if the wall to the right of the kitchen (with the black and white framed picture) is a cupboard or not.
Lovely!!! I love all the cabinets she designed for her apartment ❤ she is a really great architect 👏👏👏
I did not realize that the apartment was on ground floor until she opened the patio
Me too lmao
It’s not on ground, it’s second floor under the commercial attic
@@goodsoup6162 No, it's a ground floor
Yes, that's both a positive and negative for me.
I love the easy inside/outside access but not sure about the lack of privacy.
Great for people watching though 😊and making new friends.
@@goodsoup6162 Look at 1:19 -- you can see the exterior of the apartment quite clearly - at ground level.
This is my favourite apartment in quite some time. It is absolutely PERFECT!!! Comfortable, beautiful, cosy yet clean lines, and decorated impeccably. Bravo to this talented lady!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And another one from Poland! Yay! Beautiful apartment! There is everything I would need if I lived only with my husband (no children). I would add a little more color, but that's my preference. And that shelf above the kitchen island - I just love it! Congratulations to the Designer!
Had exactly the same thought on color. If it would be on some bigger surface or furniture, that would be a dream flat!
I've lost count of how many 'never too small' videos I've watched, but this is by far my favourite! The use of space, functionality and light is amazing! I wish I lived there myself! 😊
I'm a student with a specialisation in interior architecture and an active designer from Poznań. I just wanted to say that I feel very proud seeing Polish architects with such sense of creativity and professionalism. Thank you for sharing Ms. Alicja!
So great to finally see a Polish architect project! Alicja, you've created a wonderful space!
there are few more polish ones - last one was even only few weeks ago I think
Tylko dlaczego taki robotyczny akcent. Wrecz nierealny.
@@7Askay7 Nie ma powodu krytykowac czyjs akcent. Wszystko bylo zrozumiale i tyle.
This is a really well designed, streamlined, tidy space
I love her bathroom!
It is simple, with lots of greens (love it), timeless design, materials, colors. Definitely my style. I can easily see myself living there!
I love how she displayed her plants above the kitchen island.Beautiful space
In other videos some designers hide the kitchen too and normally I'm not a big fan of that, but this time I really like it! I love how light the apartment is and the 2 chaise lounges are super smart, one if my fav tours!
Her work at this place is epic! I am so proud that in my country are people like this girl, who created that unique space for her life:)
That island with the plant light feature is amazing. Overall this is a very lovely space.
That kitchen is a dream! Love the wood details, the suspended plants, the subtle white cupboards.
the floor to ceiling storage and kitchen cabinets make the space look expansive and elegant! love it!!!!
I love how all storage space blends into the walls and that it feels like there’s no kitchen when just chilling in the living room. Makes it easier to relax after a long day 💯
I loved the dog. The real star. The apartament is nice too.
Sensational. I'm taking the entire kitchen island idea floor to ceiling, plants and all. Bathroom wall tiles are fabulous as well.
Das Apartment ist sehr schön. Klare Linien und sehr schön eingerichtet.
Peppi 🐕 ist auch sehr süß. 👍
Wow, it is one of the most organised, well designed, and the most flexible apartments on this program! So airy and full of light. Decent size kitchen, very functional storage, beautiful bathroom, I love every single detail of this space!
I really like her choices of color and texture, and the idea of her 2 chaise couches filling the space and turning into a guest bed when rearranged. The whole arrangement feels very lived in, and relatable.
Simple but sophisticated. So much design hidden behind. A universally functional and charming space to live in.
great design! there's still a lot of storage despite it being a small space, and even though the interior is very minimal, the wooden island and plants bring a lot of warmth
How could anyone throw that armchair away! I am so happy restored and saved it. Beautiful apartment.
Happy to see polish apartments here! Polish style is really worth of the eye.
Wonderful space. Well thought through and while minimal, does not look cheap. Might be my favorite.
Beautiful country.
Beautiful design.
Cheers from Ukraine.
I’m really amused that its one of the design on this cannel, thats pure, minimalistic and cosy. Not built-in furniture like many of designs here. We’ll done, happy thats project created by Polish architect
Beautiful. Very refreshing. All my heart's-tears to the people of Poland for its embracing, loving heart. What an example to the world you are.
Love from 🐨Land x
Thank you ❤️🇵🇱
Contemporary, timeless, eloquent, peaceful, serene. Marvelous use of textures and tones. Gorgeous accessories. Great work!
Genialny pomysł z wykorzystaniem dwóch szezlongów! Długo nie mogłam znaleźć odpowiedniego narożnika do mojego małego mieszkania, więc teraz zacznę rozglądać się za czymś takim. 😊
This is my favorite feature so far - and I've been watching since 2020! My heart was fluttering harder with each new thing she revealed
Lovely showcase of a cozy Scandi-style apartment by a Polish architect. The 42sqm space is utilized brilliantly, blending functionality with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Perfect for anyone looking for small space inspiration!
Really lovely. The tall kitchen cabinets could benefit from doors that can slide in on the sides - leaving a clear space for working. Love the choice of simple materials and colors as a base. One can always add personality and colour. 💗
It is a lovely place. I was thinking the same, about the open doors being a hindrance while cooking, trying to get something out of the fridge or freezer or using oven or diswasher. A sliding door might have been preferable here, logistics wise.
this is a great example of how the layout (or floorplan) helps to make a small place very live-able. my in-laws have a 2,600-sq ft. house (in Orange County, CA) with the hallway and bedrooms all clustered together in a way that when you have even just 2 people moving through it, you feel totally cramped and crowded. the relationship of the area to the layout is way more important than simply having "more" or "bigger."
*i'm sure people watching this video already know this, but it's those who believe only "bigger is better" that don't understand that concept.
I love what they’ve done with this apartment.
Wow this one of the best ones... definitely...in style design colour... everything in it's place...and just enough furniture...greatly defined spaces ... doesn't look a small home...I could move in now.
So very light, modern and cozy at the same time. It highlights just how much excess in our lives that we don’t need. Spectacular…Bravo!! 🎉
Oh I love to see a micro apartment that is not designed for a die-hard minimalists! This is what's always in the back of my head when. watch those episodes: these people don't cook! Kitchen in here looks usable but at the same time thanks to the doors it can be hidden so they can enjoy a relaxed time without watching all the kitchen clatter. Love this one.
so beautiful. I wish I can have the apartment. Extending dining table is a good idea😊
I love the concept of living beautiful and simple. This small space is a dream come true. It feels airy, organic and lively and it's got all you need to live comfortably and in style.
Very nice. Small enough to make it cosy, just big enough to live comfortably with two people, adaptable enough to invite a bunch of people over. I really like it!
One of my fab episodes for sure. She has SUCH an eye for beautiful and functional design!! That bathroom is absolutely gorgeous. The big mirror with the vanity light behind? I'm in love.
Wonderful sentiment and apartment! Less is more.
I love everything about this apartment, even the plants (which I’m not a fan of per se) work beautifully (above the kitchen island or acting as privacy by the window). The simplicity of material used, same floor design throughout - the wood kitchen island - everything is wonderful, absolutely wonderful.
Stunning! What an amazing sense of space and atmosphere. Quality and tactile. Definitely a real home with focus.
Love it, especially the kitchen being closed off with doors.
Wow so stylish, great idea for the sofa as well
I just love how much natural light you get in this space!
I am in LOVE with this flat❤
one of the best spaces featured on this channel, absolutely in love with every detail
Simply perfect. Inspired me a lot
One of the best appartment, and one done to my heart: it did ot compromise on the sofa!!! Feels like a regular appartment with a lot of storage ans a sense of normalcy.
Good job 👍🏻
I love the idea of an "invisible" kitchen ; it's a great idea : you don't feel like living in a kitchen 👍🏻
Beautiful design
Um dos mais compactos e funcionais, além de lindo, é claro!
Wunderschön! So liebe ich es: weiß und Holz. Am besten gefällt mir diese Leuchte in der Küche mit vielen Pflanzen drauf.
Finally! Nice, modern and functional!!!
I really like her idea of putting the two chaise lounges together. I might have to copy that.
Lovely, airy and beautiful. Very well done!
I love all the plants
I love that the whole kitchen disappears and the beautiful light/plant fixture.
I love the idea the cabinets in the kitchen. It instantly reduces the look of cluttered countertops just close the doors 😊
Very nice and I like the little puppy.
Perhaps my fave of the many videos I've watched on NTS. Not my 'style' yet I could easily envision myself living there. Nothing to dislike, lots to love!
What a beautiful, calm space… I so agree with her comments about wasting time maintaining large spaces.
Świetnie, że pojawia się coraz więcej mieszkań z Polski na tym kanale! Super urządzona przestrzeń. Jak dorobię się kiedyś własnego M, to zgłoszę się o pomoc do pani Alicji przy projektowaniu, bo bardzo odpowiada mi przedstawiona na filmie estetyka wnętrza i zastosowane rozwiązania.
Greetings from Malaysia. Love your design and lovely nest. Inspiring! I'll copy some ideas :) except the beautiful snow ... (Miss Poland)
What a suprise that I can watch home tour from Poland! From my own country! 🎉
the sofa idea is soo good!
Great aesthetic and function! The only change I can think of is maybe switching the invisible kitchen doors into sliding ones for maintaining a wider moving space. Love the wall art above the bed also!
That tapestry is beauteeeefullllll. I want it!
Piękne mieszkanie. Gratuluję projektu, modernistycznego , pięknego ,a zarazem funkcjonalnego.
Very elegant! ❤
Beautiful design! And your English is perfect.
Best small design apartment that fits my taste entirely! Modest, clear, functional, peaceful, natural, dreamy! Home 🥰 Congratulations! Wishing you good luck and all the best!
Absolutely beautiful, gorges. My applause to designer. Thank you
Beautiful. I love the suspended plant shelf with downlighters.
This home is a literal dream!!
🥰beautiful house is perfect❤
Just woke up, time for Never Too Small 😁 this space is beautiful! And great, simple solutions like the two chaiselongues
This is a great wood project book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxkPIWb22DigCqxmlXerCyUF4HCl6eSU2L . Most of the projects use the pallet simply as a source of reclaimed wood not as a recognizable pallet so even if you didn't have a pallet you could make these projects with any reclaimed (or even new) wood. The instructions are excellent. The style is charming and would work with lots of different decor. There are quite a number of projects that involve tiling of teh wood pieces which is a really cool idea and can produce beautiful pieces when working with aged wood.
I really love this apartment!!!
Cozy and lovely. And that Pothos above the kitchen space!
Jaw drop! Absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite spaces ever featured. It feels so spacious.
You have created a very serene and comfortable home. I like the colour palette.
Very nice, constructed apartment space! 💯💯
Yaaaay finally Polish accent, I've been watching for years! I come from Poland.
Lovely home. I too tend to gravitate towards nature for my home, except flowers etc as I prefer colour in my home. Clever designs in this home. Very nice!!