NEVER TOO SMALL: Self-Taught Interior Decorator’s Cozy Rental Apartment, Berlin 50sqm/528sqft

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @daniellebissonnette3304
    @daniellebissonnette3304 Год назад +734

    I love this unit, because it is so representative of the great majority of small unit dwellers: as rental dwellers, they cannot make structural changes to the layout and have to work with what is already there, no matter how quirky. The designer did a great job maximizing the space and making it feel like homely.

    • @dolly.uwu.
      @dolly.uwu. 9 месяцев назад

      didn't she say she renovated the entire kitchen and painted the bathroom? there's no way anyone would be able to make their rental look like that unless it was already a very luxurious apartment. sad but true

    • @Girl95szia
      @Girl95szia 8 месяцев назад +14

      @@dolly.uwu. I think the rental culture in Germany is very different. Ok that we are in the same online space, but we come from very diverse parts of the world, so we should be cautious with our assumptions.

  • @katharinamarschall5662
    @katharinamarschall5662 Год назад +448

    I like that this is more affordable with lots of furniture made by IKEA. Well done.

  • @deegee.m
    @deegee.m Год назад +451

    I think this one's my favorite from this series now. She used a lot of second-hand furniture and created her own space without taking down walls or touching on too much of the things she will be leaving behind once she moves out. This feels like the most practical, and easiest to do for us, non-designers.

    • @grigorisgirl
      @grigorisgirl Год назад +12

      Yes this is really homely yet uncluttered. Love it.

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Год назад +3

      It helps that the space is very well laid out - she didn't need to take down walls (and was not allowed as this was a rental) to make the space seem larger. She just used furniture and storage solutions to delineate separate spaces. Very clever.

    • @faithds5155
      @faithds5155 11 месяцев назад +3

      Same, it has character, coziness and convenience all in one🥹

    • @theresabu3000
      @theresabu3000 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, you've got to get creative in a flat you rent.
      I think the IKEA furniture + second hand/unique pieces also complented each other. I particularly liked the cozy, but still light living room.
      The mirrors gave illusion of space - and reflected light where it was sparse.
      And the bed nook with the closet with sliding doors are a neat solution for a lot of storage in a small space.

  • @Cinephile-gy6fb
    @Cinephile-gy6fb Год назад +888

    The fact that I cannot figure out the size of the apartment shows what a great job she did

    • @Jarkkokyy
      @Jarkkokyy Год назад +9

      The Instagram shows it's around 50sqm

    • @artsteadman2230
      @artsteadman2230 Год назад +5

      ​@@Jarkkokyyor 528 sq ft

    • @jayspot8894
      @jayspot8894 Год назад +14

      Could also be due to the compositions that the videographer chose.

    • @adoyer04
      @adoyer04 Год назад +1

      really??

    • @jayspot8894
      @jayspot8894 Год назад +19

      @@adoyer04 Absolutely. Where you put the camera and what focal length you chose will change how the space is presented. Small spaces like this usually require wide lenses making them appear larger. I photograph interiors so I am familiar with this. I do think the layout contributed to it as well.

  • @cybermücke
    @cybermücke 10 месяцев назад +5

    Schön. Unaufgeregt. klassisch, elegant, hochwertig und auch bodenständig. Mag ich sehr!

  • @oleg_kagan
    @oleg_kagan Год назад +148

    This may sound odd but contrary to many home design videos, when watching this one I didn't find myself asking: "Is this person a monk? Where's all the stuff??" Because in Kateryna's home, there it was, tastefully arranged. Well done!

  • @yael9137
    @yael9137 Год назад +124

    Absolutely love the repurposed marble slab on that IKEA kitchen island! This is such a typical Berlin apartment, with the slim kitchen and bathroom and a living sleeping room, and she furnished it perfectly! Relatively attainable and so chic!

  • @zsombee11
    @zsombee11 Год назад +173

    I really liked her style of mixing antique furniture with new.

  • @emrald13
    @emrald13 Год назад +122

    One of the best spaces ever on the channel and A RENTAL. So much personality and personal style, nice neutrals but plenty of pops of color to make it not boring. I love this apartment.

  • @rebeccacartier153
    @rebeccacartier153 Год назад +176

    I love the format of this video.. usually it’s a designer explaining what they did for a client, but she made this for herself and you can see her choices and personality in everything she choose.

  • @virginiadominguezcarrera8816
    @virginiadominguezcarrera8816 Год назад +186

    Love this combination of vintage and modern furniture. And this space feels so real and comfortable I could live there. Beautiful!

  • @09ledm
    @09ledm Год назад +45

    Love that she purchases simple pieces and alters them herself.

  • @lybrichwieringa5922
    @lybrichwieringa5922 Год назад +86

    Inspiring to see a rented space and maximum ikea creativity. So tastefull!

  • @philipmcp
    @philipmcp 10 месяцев назад +2

    Repurposed IKEA is really exciting to see here. Makes these ideas more accessible. Love this space.

  • @FrancesRoth-c2o
    @FrancesRoth-c2o Год назад +36

    So many small apartments don't have as much storage as I would like. She has managed to put in ample storage without the apartment feeling crowded. Well done.

  • @vivibutbetter
    @vivibutbetter 11 месяцев назад +19

    I love how elegantly she used mirrors to let in more light and create a more open feeling space

  • @JD-vi7pk
    @JD-vi7pk Год назад +66

    I love how cosy it is. This lady did an amazing job with the design!

  • @pedrofanti
    @pedrofanti Год назад +54

    I enjoy how real life this feels. I'm an illustrator and just moved into my own 23 square meter apartment in Copenhagen (never too small indeed), once I re-do the kitchen and wc, y'all should come by.

  • @janellebatta4126
    @janellebatta4126 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a beautiful job! I love her design solutions to the space. The decor and furniture is so curated.

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Год назад +21

    It shows that she's an interior designer. It's a well-thought-out space that manages to feel lived-in, elegant, and organized all at once. Everything has its place.

  • @Tonderkowa
    @Tonderkowa Год назад +9

    I love the wardrobe-mirror idea, for a few seconds I did not even notice there was a wardrobe, well done!

  • @rrenatabp
    @rrenatabp Год назад +31

    omg her kitchen is literally so cozy, roomy and organized. I love it

  • @lanamelonakos-harrison9606
    @lanamelonakos-harrison9606 Год назад +30

    This apartment is both realistic and inspiring. Love the combination of the warmth of the wood with the metals and stone.

  • @kathypeterman2886
    @kathypeterman2886 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a beautiful space you have created. It is so cozy, relaxing and personalized! I especially love the island in the kitchen...clever use of parts together to create this.

  • @filenotfound6203
    @filenotfound6203 Год назад +22

    This is an amazing space-- warm and inviting, but completely functional (with lots of storage). I very much like how she mixed older pieces and modern touches, and the living space created by bookcases is ingenious. The gorgeous kitty is just the cherry on top!

  • @alixromefort4768
    @alixromefort4768 Год назад +16

    Such a great twist in what you normally showcase : thank you very much for showing a type of setting and of decorating that could be done without the work of an architect. It proves that any kind of small space can be improved and made awesome to live in, even if we don't redo everything from floor to ceiling.

  • @TheSharkasmCrew
    @TheSharkasmCrew Год назад +21

    The curtain to hide the space under the kitchen counters (opposed to the usual cabinets/drawers) always provides such a cozy, warm vibe for some reason. You see it a lot in Japanese homes too.

  • @maddscientist3170
    @maddscientist3170 Год назад +24

    the use of mirrors was a great idea to "expand" the space

  • @beaudene2021
    @beaudene2021 Год назад +106

    A typical NTS episode starts off with a person introducing themselves with an exotic name then, "I was born in Brazil and grew up in the Cech Republic and a few years ago moved to New Zealand. Love that about this series. ♥☺

    • @TheRomaEdition
      @TheRomaEdition Год назад +4

      One day I wanna be interviewed like that by NTS: born in Ukraine, lived through my 20ties in China and moved to Argentina a year ago 😂

    • @beaudene2021
      @beaudene2021 Год назад +2

      @@TheRomaEdition 🤞I'll keep an eye out.

    • @Filizcrystal
      @Filizcrystal 8 месяцев назад +2

      I was born in Turkey . Grow up in Berlin . Live there 26 years. Then moved to USA and been here for 31 years. And hopefully moving to Turkey to spend some time there now

  • @shiftyourperception
    @shiftyourperception Год назад +4

    the warm colors, the light filtered by the curtains through the large windows, the invisible line between old and new, the combination of elegant and practical... i wouldn't change anything, everything is perfect.

  • @marialauravidoz
    @marialauravidoz Год назад +6

    This may be my favourite space from the series. Love how cozy yet clean it is. And her cat is adorable too

  • @berlinorama
    @berlinorama Год назад +43

    How fun to see an area close to my neighborhood in an episode! She has done a lovely job on this apartment. It is lucky the kitchen and bathroom are so spacious (for a Berlin apartment).

    • @TheRomaEdition
      @TheRomaEdition Год назад

      I was thinking “damn it’s a small kitchen” 😂

  • @JudgeyJudgeyable
    @JudgeyJudgeyable Год назад +7

    I love her use of mirrors. I think this is the most achievable small space I've seen on the channel

  • @shariefajumat2788
    @shariefajumat2788 4 месяца назад +1

    This is my favorite. It doesn't look small, and it is also beautifully decorated. It looks like a warm, inviting place to live

  • @LORRAIN-lz3wn
    @LORRAIN-lz3wn 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love what you did with your apartment. It’s so cozy. I really love the dining area. It’s unique and goes well with the style. You really did a great job.

  • @marvinraphaelmonfort8289
    @marvinraphaelmonfort8289 Год назад +6

    sublime use of mirrors and shelves! cute sofa and outdoor lounge, too!

  • @gabhizinhaa
    @gabhizinhaa 11 месяцев назад +4

    The different ways she basically revamped some basic IKEA staples is so inspiring! The mix of harsh, modern materials with classic ones is incredible! ❤

  • @sandrah5405
    @sandrah5405 Год назад +158

    Very good work for a rented apartment. I am always amazed to remember that a lot of rental apartments in Germany do NOT come with a kitchen and you have to supply your own cupboards and bench-tops. I find that really odd!

    • @5naf6
      @5naf6 Год назад +19

      it depends on where you are - built in kitchens are uncommon in Berlin for example, but not in the south. I am from the south and almost every rental has a kitchen - oftentimes landlords replace old kitchens with brand new ones just so they can raise the rent.

    • @catemoon
      @catemoon Год назад +5

      I wish we had the same in the US. So many small rentals have old and grossly kitchens. I’d have bought a kitchen years ago and moved it from rental to rental.

  • @almostremembered
    @almostremembered 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely amazing and inspiring. The way she maximized this space (with taste, nonetheless) is second to none.

  • @SandiD1959
    @SandiD1959 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is beautifully done. Not cluttered, but cosy, bright and organised. I could quite happily live here. Well done!

  • @siro4239
    @siro4239 Год назад +6

    Beautiful! The space has lot of character and and i like that the person has collected stuff like books etc :-)

  • @tdelioncourt1268
    @tdelioncourt1268 Год назад +3

    It looks like my dream place! 50sqm is a comfy space for 1 person and I love the clever use of funitures!

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea Год назад +7

    Wow… everything in this is perfect for the space! Especially as a rental. The colours she chose, the bed/living area… and she has that fantastic balcony! It’s all so cozy and extremely organized! Bravo 👏🏻

  • @jetblack044
    @jetblack044 Год назад +4

    Катю, дякую, що поділилися своїм домашнім затишком, у вас чудове атмосферне житло)

  • @natashafigueroa9198
    @natashafigueroa9198 Год назад +3

    To echo what others have said, this is my new favourite. Minimal without being cold or austere. I am taking away a lot of great ideas from her!

  • @ajvintage9579
    @ajvintage9579 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an absolutely adorable, stylish, restful place! I am in love with all of it.

  • @GradKat
    @GradKat Год назад +5

    It’s lovely. I particularly like the clever use of mirrored tiles. The apartment is both elegant and cosy. An excellent arrangement of a small space.

  • @dimasnaufalpratama4812
    @dimasnaufalpratama4812 Год назад +8

    This is a stunning apartment, all those natural colors from the antique furniture blend with more modern pieces. I love this so much

  • @nicolejeppesen1354
    @nicolejeppesen1354 9 месяцев назад +1

    That island is 🔥. Absolutely love it!

  • @elena_a-2023
    @elena_a-2023 Год назад +4

    I love the simplicity and beauty of this apartment. She has strategically placed furniture to create various spaces. I love how she uses modern and antique furniture. I think this is my favorite apartment so far and I am inspired by it.

  • @wendywendy8157
    @wendywendy8157 2 месяца назад +1

    Mirrors on the side of the wardrobe is a genius idea!!

  • @janepage3608
    @janepage3608 Год назад +1

    Very clever use of mirrors. All very relatable. Excellent video

  • @bexski579
    @bexski579 Год назад +4

    I know cost is relative but I truly would love to see practical, affordable small apartments that don't cost a ton but also, don't sacrifice design. Loved this episode!

  • @magikboxi
    @magikboxi Год назад +1

    One of my favourite videos! I love her clear understanding of what and how she needs in her space. Thoroughly thought through ideas and still super personal, cozy, and unique. I love her use of quality vintage furniture. Beautiful, thank you very much!

  • @Houseds
    @Houseds Год назад +3

    You arrange the space neatly and delicately, it is truly never too small. Everything is just enough and convenient at hand. Thank you.

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 11 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful design-functional and still comforable. What a wonderful home she has designed-loved it!

  • @tymonbelcarz1539
    @tymonbelcarz1539 Год назад +15

    I is a pretty nice apartment . But i think that 50sqm is big especially for 1 person(and a cat :) ). I would love to see some smaller apartments, to see how people can overcome the difficulties that such space presents

  • @humminbirrrd
    @humminbirrrd Год назад +5

    This is actually perfection.

  • @jenniferaltadonna2051
    @jenniferaltadonna2051 Год назад +5

    Love everything she did to the space, and the mix of new and vintage pieces. Each space feel so comfortable visually. 👏

  • @trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860
    @trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860 Год назад +1

    this lady has a really good taste in everything! She can transform a basic mundane space into an exquisite gallery look like cozy space without break the bank ! Something that you see in AD coffee table book

  • @francesgraham5411
    @francesgraham5411 Год назад +2

    I absolutely love this apartment, you have made it perfect, character plus plenty of storage, and the balcony area is great.

  • @zenaidekey
    @zenaidekey Год назад +4

    I could watch this video again and again and again. It’s so peaceful and beautiful.

  • @SIC647
    @SIC647 Год назад +2

    My new favourite! Such impressive ways to divide the space, and extremely clever use of tiles.
    And I like that it is a rental. I feel I can recreate this. While I will never have the option to buy, and then rebuild for €150.000.
    It also feels like a place to live in, unlike much of what I see, which are more of art pieces than places to live in.

  • @LM-fn6qb
    @LM-fn6qb 4 месяца назад

    This apartment was very beautiful to start with, the high ceilings, lovely floors, corridor, balcony, separate kitchen and lovely window. She has really emphasised the beauty of it. I think it's wonderful that she didn't/couldn't take out any walls because it preserves the style of the apartment and prevents it looking like every other open plan apartment where the kitchen is along the wall of the living room.

  • @lyndalou2892
    @lyndalou2892 Год назад +1

    This apartment is beautifully decorated and very practical and functional. Your cat is precious ! Best of luck to you with your new life in Berlin ! 😺

  • @prissilou
    @prissilou Год назад +2

    I love your apartment, and the way you have customized it. I am like you, I would want my sleeping area to be separated from the living area, and the way you have done it is perfect! In fact, everything you have done is spot on and I couldn't have done it any better! Beautiful!

  • @MakeMeThinkAgain
    @MakeMeThinkAgain Год назад +5

    I really like this one. Built in furniture is great, but if you already own furniture or things you've collected those apartments will rarely work. This is an apartment I could actually live in.

  • @catemoon
    @catemoon Год назад +3

    Lovely space, especially the kitchen and bathroom. I’d move the couch against the wall so that there’d be a view of the window from the left side. Nice to see an apartment on this channel that looks some someone lives in the space.

  • @garlicgirl3149
    @garlicgirl3149 Год назад +1

    I love how she used the mirrors!

  • @sondrahannan
    @sondrahannan Год назад +1

    Beautiful space. The kitchen and living room are especially gorgeous. Minimal but not sterile at all. Warm and inviting.

  • @marthamaeda8257
    @marthamaeda8257 2 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful space to live in ❤❤

  • @davidjamessussex1671
    @davidjamessussex1671 Год назад +2

    This is lovely. Working within the structure she has. Creating rooms but keeping things open. I think the kitchen is the biggest triumph.

  • @elizabethermenyi6478
    @elizabethermenyi6478 9 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful and practical, perfect for one person (or maybe even for a couple)…

  • @lana7422
    @lana7422 Год назад +1

    I loved the coziness of the living room with the shelves surrounding the small sofa. Really like that look! Loved her choice of colors in the apartment.

  • @megb7491
    @megb7491 Год назад +3

    SO many great ideas in this space ! I think they'd translate well to any home.

  • @saikogrrl
    @saikogrrl Год назад +2

    So elegant and beautiful! Excellent use of the small space

  • @colinkulowcreative
    @colinkulowcreative 8 месяцев назад

    Wow! This is stunning. I don’t thing I would change anything. My mouth literally dropped open when I saw the bathroom. Spectacular.

  • @ryn_young
    @ryn_young Год назад +2

    this is so gorgeous and her personal taste is so beautiful!

  • @patj4952
    @patj4952 11 месяцев назад

    What a fantastic space she created. It has the appearance of being much larger. It is warm, cozy, filled with light and decorated beautifully. Thank you for sharing.

  • @timothydrew993
    @timothydrew993 Год назад +1

    Looks very nice, Kateryna has done a good job with the space. 50 sq. m is quite a generous size, I only have 30 sq. m, which involves lots of compromises.

  • @howaboutnooo00
    @howaboutnooo00 Год назад +11

    it seems oddly small for 50m2, no? My flat is also 50m2 and it has a separate bedroom, bath, kitchen, hallway, and a sizeable L-shaped living room which could be divided into two rooms, if needed. None of the rooms is tiny (well, maybe the kitchen, but I make do).
    It seems odd that a 50m2 apartment wouldn't have a separate bedroom.

    • @miss_xenia_
      @miss_xenia_ 10 месяцев назад

      You wouldn’t be allowed to have a bedroom without a window going to the outside. So you could only make it a storage space. And in old apartments you generally didn’t have bathrooms without a window either because of the ventilation 🤗

  • @fchoxgamer2051
    @fchoxgamer2051 11 месяцев назад +31

    Probably the best Ryan's Shed Plans on building a shed is hardly found ever . ruclips.net/user/postUgkxcLVQopTIucrxiVRQA0khLGQEnDVKCSMG And Ryan's takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.

  • @arlenehutchinson9259
    @arlenehutchinson9259 9 месяцев назад +1

    Rest ❤ love it. So well thought out colour is gorgeous and I love that kitchen ❤
    Thanks for letting us in.

  • @pippalewisNYC
    @pippalewisNYC Год назад +2

    So beautifully done, a lovely home. I'm inspired by many things but I really like the use of mirrors on the partitions/closets as well as the use of partitions/closets. Great work!

  • @barbaraquaye9273
    @barbaraquaye9273 Год назад

    This is a lovely home. I really like the way Kateryna designed her place to be immaculate yet affordable. Her cat was adorable. It's one of my favorite episodes.

  • @mariastathopoulos744
    @mariastathopoulos744 Год назад +1

    Lovely apartment. The layout optimises zones and storage solutions.
    Brava!

  • @katmaskow3168
    @katmaskow3168 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful cozy space. All rooms were done to perfection and the kitchen island is a gem!

  • @tkcldk
    @tkcldk Год назад +11

    i love the vibe of this apartment, it looks so cozy

  • @YUYU-qv9th
    @YUYU-qv9th 2 месяца назад +1

    Very beautifully designed and cozy.

  • @alexandrailnyckyj6059
    @alexandrailnyckyj6059 11 месяцев назад

    This is my dream apartment! After raising a family, I crave such a wonderful personal space to retire to. I would cook in that kitchen all day and enjoy hosting guests at the dining table. The living room is so inviting and the bedroom is everything anyone would ever need. Well done.

  • @insanalfarizy6569
    @insanalfarizy6569 Год назад +2

    That's a crazy good interior design and placement.

  • @xpsxps1339
    @xpsxps1339 Год назад +1

    Elegant, doable, eclectic, lovely and personal. Well done!

  • @kaktusdesiberie7196
    @kaktusdesiberie7196 Год назад

    So beautiful. She was patient at collecting beautiful pieces and used everything with creativity and practicality. Very lovely!

  • @aldooby
    @aldooby 7 месяцев назад

    as someone who loves to also cook, that kitchen looks like heaven. i love love love what she did with the space

  • @md_kd82
    @md_kd82 4 месяца назад

    I like this unit. So functional, chic, and environmental friendly.

  • @panamaveggie
    @panamaveggie Год назад +1

    This is one of the most beautiful, well-designed spaces I've seen!

  • @di4085
    @di4085 11 месяцев назад

    Love the floor to ceiling window in the kitchen that let in lots of sunlight. My favorite is the balcony. I love those chairs! ❤

  • @citydesk4527
    @citydesk4527 8 месяцев назад

    I like the use of mirrors and seeing how a rented space can be changed with different types of furniture.

  • @janson2911
    @janson2911 Год назад +6

    LG marketing department really knows their segment, now I’m really intrigued by it. Also, congratulations on that name, LG stand by me, what a brilliant product name.

  • @dogood7337
    @dogood7337 Год назад +7

    Simply BEAUTIFUL! I would be delighted to live there! Much love to Kateryna & her work!