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

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Год назад +14

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

  • @Angela-l5q
    @Angela-l5q 11 месяцев назад +47

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

    • @rainyd4293
      @rainyd4293 5 месяцев назад

      The bathroom has no window, it’s useless.

    • @crypio
      @crypio 2 месяца назад

      @@rainyd4293 ? mechanical ventilation. it's common

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 2 месяца назад

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

  • @bunnylimon
    @bunnylimon Год назад +125

    Small but vibrant. So well arranged!

  • @Julia-zj2ch
    @Julia-zj2ch Год назад +72

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

  • @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244
    @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244 Год назад +33

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

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Год назад +19

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

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 7 месяцев назад

      Me to ! An outside space is very important!

  • @DiasFrugalLife
    @DiasFrugalLife Год назад +44

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

    • @JudgeyJudgeyable
      @JudgeyJudgeyable Год назад +1

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

    • @DiasFrugalLife
      @DiasFrugalLife Год назад +2

      @@JudgeyJudgeyable I have a video on my channel

    • @GadgetsGearCoffee
      @GadgetsGearCoffee Год назад

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

  • @vixenmmh
    @vixenmmh 7 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @Becca_Lynn
    @Becca_Lynn Год назад +50

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

  • @hallmanager4911
    @hallmanager4911 Год назад +8

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

  • @FrugalFinley
    @FrugalFinley Год назад +9

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

  • @fransirahome
    @fransirahome Год назад +7

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

  • @pamisntcraiganymore
    @pamisntcraiganymore 8 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @nononono3421
    @nononono3421 Год назад +6

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

  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Год назад +37

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

  • @musicismylove92
    @musicismylove92 Год назад +5

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

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Год назад +3

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

  • @Magical_Trash
    @Magical_Trash Год назад +10

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

  • @mdtowhidul
    @mdtowhidul Год назад +10

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

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders Год назад +3

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

  • @TheMennomilist
    @TheMennomilist Год назад +20

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

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Год назад +3

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

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Год назад +2

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

    • @cathylynnpietranton
      @cathylynnpietranton Год назад

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

    • @Ruebenjohn8867
      @Ruebenjohn8867 Год назад

      @@cathylynnpietranton Hello how are you doing today?

  • @Gwen-joyful-light
    @Gwen-joyful-light Год назад +3

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

  • @Talidataluda
    @Talidataluda Год назад +15

    she's so well spoken!!!!!

    • @clari5683
      @clari5683 Год назад +3

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

    • @jxod4296
      @jxod4296 Год назад +2

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

    • @KarynaNationArt
      @KarynaNationArt 8 месяцев назад +2

      Yes I love how she expresses herself.

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Год назад +8

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

  • @debcomly2481
    @debcomly2481 Год назад +6

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

  • @rebekahbardsley5947
    @rebekahbardsley5947 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @JOY-gv2uq
    @JOY-gv2uq Год назад +2

    Wow! Amazing layout for such small space. Amazing!

  • @lesleywatkins1172
    @lesleywatkins1172 Год назад +3

    Small but perfectly formed! 😊

  • @emmasimpson6562
    @emmasimpson6562 Год назад +3

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

  • @karenbrest187
    @karenbrest187 Год назад +4

    Very nice Apt - thank you for sharing 😊

  • @funkmasteryellow
    @funkmasteryellow Год назад +2

    Anything 1 bedroom in this city is blessed

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun Год назад +6

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

  • @ONEGOODDREAM
    @ONEGOODDREAM Год назад +3

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

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Год назад +2

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

  • @jodypaulson255
    @jodypaulson255 Год назад +2

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

  • @rogue265
    @rogue265 Год назад +3

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

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @user-yz4rw7mb6s
    @user-yz4rw7mb6s Год назад +16

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

    • @jen9774
      @jen9774 Год назад

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

    • @LinguistGirl-e6x
      @LinguistGirl-e6x Год назад

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

    • @fifi8926
      @fifi8926 Год назад +3

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

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @sylviegodin4091
    @sylviegodin4091 Год назад +1

    Lovely space and still so chic.

  • @swetashetty941
    @swetashetty941 Год назад +1

    So nice..a livable small space 😍

  • @AttackStart
    @AttackStart Год назад +232

    Is 500 feet small? Where have I been living?

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 Год назад +17

      Only you know what's right for yourself.

    • @offairhead
      @offairhead Год назад +22

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

    • @bevtrue6937
      @bevtrue6937 Год назад +2

      Whatever suits each person.

    • @AttackStart
      @AttackStart Год назад +1

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

    • @zona-de-pruebas
      @zona-de-pruebas Год назад

      Me too

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 Год назад +9

    In France 500 feet for one person is big not small.

  • @missrenee7201
    @missrenee7201 Год назад +2

    Love, Love, Love it❤

  • @joshs.47
    @joshs.47 Год назад +1

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

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 Год назад +2

    I think it is perfect.

  • @zumurudlilit
    @zumurudlilit Год назад +11

    It is not small. Not for one person. I know families in Poland who raised two kids on 35m2. Or 4 kids on 50m2. All kids got education and degree, vacation every year for both parents.

  • @davidrice6724
    @davidrice6724 Год назад

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

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 Год назад +1

    GREAT USE OF SMALL SPACES

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Год назад

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

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Год назад +1

    I'd love your place is simply Beautiful!!

  • @N0Xa880iUL
    @N0Xa880iUL Год назад +2

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

  • @zyannaikigai9923
    @zyannaikigai9923 2 месяца назад

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

  • @PaulFrank_paz
    @PaulFrank_paz Год назад +1

    Well done. Bravo!!

  • @melaninibaadaye4080
    @melaninibaadaye4080 Год назад +2

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

  • @reconstructingleslie4597
    @reconstructingleslie4597 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love your place

  • @janettallent4474
    @janettallent4474 Год назад

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

  • @Peter_Parker69
    @Peter_Parker69 Год назад +11

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

  • @mowattlavern62
    @mowattlavern62 Год назад +1

    Lovely space

  • @rebeccacartier153
    @rebeccacartier153 Год назад +2

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

  • @kulsoomashraf2190
    @kulsoomashraf2190 Год назад

    I love the diffuser !

  • @mustafaerdagRYR
    @mustafaerdagRYR Год назад

    YOUR HOME IS REALLY BEAUTIFULL

  • @cerwelt
    @cerwelt 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @Itried20takennames
    @Itried20takennames Год назад +4

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

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive Год назад +1

    It's a really nice place!

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor Год назад +1

    Very beautiful ☺👏

  • @JudgeyJudgeyable
    @JudgeyJudgeyable Год назад +2

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

  • @Vahya10
    @Vahya10 6 месяцев назад +1

    Verry nice and cute ❤ love it❤

  • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
    @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Год назад +1

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

  • @MariaCarabin
    @MariaCarabin Год назад

    Would love to have this kitchen! Cool apartment!❤

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Год назад +2

    Very nice looks spacious

  • @tomatostellar
    @tomatostellar 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well used space

  • @boscoitalics
    @boscoitalics Год назад +1

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

  • @bsdpowa
    @bsdpowa Год назад +28

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

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  Год назад +8

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

    • @Rebecca.Robbins
      @Rebecca.Robbins Год назад +4

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

  • @filausopoako
    @filausopoako 6 месяцев назад

    Lots of storage ideas

  • @g.d.anonymous8235
    @g.d.anonymous8235 Год назад +1

    I want to know where you bought your computer keyboard!

  • @amandajones4549
    @amandajones4549 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely place ❤

  • @startpage717
    @startpage717 Год назад

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

  • @Jakepf
    @Jakepf 14 дней назад

    Wow, I wish I could get rid of my stuff as easily as you seem to be able to!

  • @nc8414
    @nc8414 Год назад

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

  • @medusa29897
    @medusa29897 10 месяцев назад

    My dream apartment ❤

  • @kaitlinobrien243
    @kaitlinobrien243 Год назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @angiatrocker
    @angiatrocker Год назад

    Nice to have so many books!

  • @ADUMasteryforDIYers
    @ADUMasteryforDIYers Год назад +5

    Great space saving ideas! I can definitely relate to the challenge of maximizing space in a small area. I just finished transforming my 200 sq ft garage into a tiny house! The bathroom itself is only 4x7 feet, but I feel we created a 'luxury oasis'! I've created a couple videos about my garage transformation process to provide inspiration for small space living!

  • @manonnurbelli8142
    @manonnurbelli8142 Год назад +1

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

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman Год назад +1

    That’s a cool little spot

  • @LifeofWalk
    @LifeofWalk Год назад +1

    Pretty cool! I live in Toronto too! 😊

  • @Picklefishdotnet2024
    @Picklefishdotnet2024 3 месяца назад

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

  • @Darkangel-A-c8z
    @Darkangel-A-c8z Год назад

    Beautiful flat

  • @milkakanaram5306
    @milkakanaram5306 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @chongseitmooi2593
    @chongseitmooi2593 Год назад

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

  • @tashhhhhhhh
    @tashhhhhhhh Год назад +4

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

  • @DenziBird
    @DenziBird Год назад

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

  • @zoobynation
    @zoobynation 2 месяца назад

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

  • @lql1094
    @lql1094 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @MDWJS
    @MDWJS 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 5 месяцев назад

    Where did you purchase the shoe cabinet

  • @18Margaretta
    @18Margaretta Год назад +4

    I live in 28 m2 and still it is not so small, like we can think 😅

  • @brendasnow8255
    @brendasnow8255 10 месяцев назад

    I’ve lived in houses for 50 years, but I’m very eager to downsize to 500 sq. ft. or less. I intend, even though I’m old, to buy new furniture. I’m not attached to anything but a couple of tables my husband made. I’m already looking for a new space.

  • @jaysworld4827
    @jaysworld4827 9 месяцев назад

    im living in a third of this space