This is not the typical furniture only created for one space we usually see on this channel. This is an apartment with realistic furniture many people can afford and have easy access to. It shows what you can do to a space that has a good base without stripping it completely. Maybe the nearly renter-friendly version of the other videos on this channel. 😂
I agree. Whilst I love the designs featured on this channel, they rarely feel accessible to those of us who couldn’t afford to pay for an architect/interior designer to design and construct these interiors.
I agree with the OP & @bedbug. They used furniture/ fixtures which can be bought by us "mere mortals", like IKEA upper cabinets for the kitchen, the sofa-bed looks like something from IKEA or similar, same with the bed, dining table & movable kitchen island. I liked how they all put the pieces together to create a warm & inviting space.
Thank you so much The lounge chair in the living room is designed by my husband Jeff as part of his House of Antwi African homeware collection and made in Brooklyn, and the arch chair in bedroom is locally sourced as well. Otherwise the sofa bed is from Article and dining chairs from TJ Maxx - so I would say a balance in artisanal, locally sourced furniture and some of the high street brands. 🧡🛖
@@OyinAntwi You did us bad on the Afro part sis, I was waiting to see the Nigerian engineer with such a rich heritage to come through in an amazing way. The apartment is well designed though
Yes, it does seem odd when the channel features small spaces with custom millwork x]exceeding the cost of just buying a bigger apartment in the first place.
This home seems so warm, calming, and loved. It also looks very livable, realistic, and not overly renovated/designed. I would not change a thing (except maybe add some plants to the outdoor terrace). I wish pocket doors were a standard feature in American homes. They save so much space. The furniture looks very comfy. I also adore the rounded edges and curves everywhere. They definitely soften the space. Bravo!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Usually I am not a fan of beige-white combos, but this place looks absolutely lovely and actually calming and serene instead of just... plain. I'm so impressed with the style!
To the @nevertoosmall team, my heart and my home is truly FULL of the love you've shown Me and Jeff over the past months putting together this beautiful video! THANK YOU for sharing our vision and reminder that even in small spaces, we can live sustainable and stylishly...especially on our millennial budgets living in NYC lol 🧡🛖
@@mattskull16 functional and stylish!! We actually tested the acoustic panels with our neighbor in the building and you barely hear our voices when speaking in the living area compared to there’s when they do 🙌🏾 And the sliding door pax saved our marriage, because who doesn’t need their own closets? 😂😂🧡🛖
this is nice and very practical for nyc. she said she's "currently" living in brooklyn so it makes sense to not make major structural/layout changes or create expensive site-specific furniture that they wouldn't be able to sell or take with them to their next home. of all the renos on this channel this is one of the most accessible and realistic for the average person.
You hit it on the nail! Exactly our thought process 🧡🛖We more 'reconfigured' our condo with these renovations and design rather that structurally changed it because we want to rent it out with ease when we move to our next home.
As a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, I was excited to see an NTS filmed in my hometown! I know the layout of this kind of brownstone apartment well…and am really impressed by the homey feel Oyin and her husband have achieved.
Awww thank you so much! You KNOW it’s mixed feelings to not be able to afford a brownstone here, but thankful to be able to buy a piece of the block and bring character back into it 🙏🏾🫶🏾🛖
The contractor didn't the do the BEST job perfecting the arch (growing up in the UK, I ten , but we're thankful the vision came through to 'hug us into the space' 🧡🛖
The classic colour palette: 'Creamy White - Light Brown - Gray' ~ You cannot go wrong with this one 👌 And the rooftop, it's the cherry of the pie, love it!! ❤
I absolutely LOVE to see designs done by the homeowner - they turn out to be such cozy, warm, livable spaces. Also, one of my hobbies is grading NTS spaces on a points system. Having a bathroom door gives you mega points. I am only a few seconds in, but I can guarantee their bathroom has a door.💕
@@OyinAntwi awe!! Your home is so beautiful and calming😊 Thank you for inviting us in!! I especially loved how the curve in the arch were echoed in the chairs the mirrors EVEN the PLANT! And the door. I love all the doors
The wooden wall panels ❤ are my favorite element. I love how their color is repeated in the wooden furniture and even in the gold knit blanket. Gorgeous apartment. Well done!
I love this space, it's practical and visually appealing. I especially love the extra storage space created in the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The earth tones truly make the space a warm and serene place to be in. I really love the African stool in the corner of the living room with the flowers on top - what a solid piece of heritage to keep in your home! The only feedback I have is the Japanese coffee table. For this space, I think an end table on each side of the couch makes more sense in terms of flow and usability. The coffee table items can be redistributed to the couch end tables and the console shelf.
Thank you dear 😊🧡🛖 we had been loving the low profile coffee table with us adults and then my little nephews came to visit and knocked into it a couple of time so yes 😅 the end tables were our thought process as well as getting a slimmer media unit for a better flow
Yes! Didn't get into it as much as I wouldve liked but a lot of the wood my husband used in the design of the furniture is recycled, many items are locally sourced, etc. Thank you dear 🧡🛖
Very nice. Somehow failed to understand which part is the Afro style. But pleased to see that there are no wooden masks and leopard patterns. Terrazzo is in perfect colour. Love it.
Thank you dear - the idea that African home design is regarded as only maximalist, colorful art etc, when actually, being from Ghana and Nigeria, we very well know the serene side of our homeland when it comes to home design. In fact Jeff designed much of the furniture. I speak on this in detail in my RUclips series - check it out if you're interested Xx
Very, very tasteful with great use of neutral colors and texture for a calm and inviting space. The slam dunk is that roof top patio - wow! My only struggle for two people was the bedroom closet space, but I don't see a solution for that. It's called minimalism for a reason. Love it, such a great job.
Haha! Thank you so much - and yes the extra outdoor space was a big negotiation for us when we were purchasing this condo and we're so grateful we fought for it! 🧡🛖 And LOL - is my Ikea 'hers' closet build out and the corner 'his' built in closet for him not enough? hahaha
Very cozy. Perfect for a couple in the city, especially with the added rooftop space for entertaining. If it were mine, I would remove the work desk in the bedroom and work from the dining-room or kitchen table just to keep work out of my mind when I am trying to get to sleep. Again, as NTS usually does, the lights are _described_ as 'warm,' but we don't get to see them lit, which I understand is probably an issue when filming, but I think in some cases would help flesh out the spaces shown and how they look at night.
This is lovely! Beautifully thought out and well put together. Everything that's good about small-space living is right here! I love the light, airy feel, lack of clutter and good proportions.
Thank you for noticing the details! This was exactly our goal 🧡🛖 an oasis, a hug, a bright start to the day even living in the middle of a bustling city
I love the way they designed this place, but yeah I agree with you. The woods and the light fixtures and maybe the terracotta, other than that I don't really see much of a African vibe. Even the wood, African woods are hard and dark and these woods are more bright, which work very well for a small space. There's more Japanese-Scandinavian, but even still, not enough to title it Afro-Japandi.
The furniture style is definitely Japandi. Though normally it involves more muted colors, or if there is brighter color it involves cooler colors, hence the description of Afro-Japandi. To me at least, it makes perfect sense, and it's a great fusion of styles.
I live in the south of Germany. Space to live is very expensive also here. I love to watch how creative people find solutions to make rooms cosy, bright and just beautiful like in this video. And I am fan of IKEA. The roof top terrace is great. ❤❤❤
Thank you - the lounge chair was designed by my husband Jeff (Antwi lounge chair) and the side tables and candles. And we're proud to have squeezed a very functional flow of entranceway, converted coat and storage closet, kitchen island, living area, dining area, bedroom, corner office area, and his& hers closet in 640 sqft + terrace LOL We find it quite optimized for us. That's the beauty of designing for your own lifestyle 🧡🛖
@@ruhtraeely’all just like to whine about something. My flat is nowhere near as beautiful as the ones shown on this channel, but it’s nice and it is always spotless clean and organized. Something you would probably call “cleaned up to the point it looks like no one lives there”. I do live here am just not a bum. Everyone isn’t a bum.
this is soo peaceful. Like it is not pretending to be what it is not. Like a lot of tiny house owners try to make it look more open than it is not, and for that they have to cut corners here and there. This, however you can tell that yes it IS small. There is not a lot of floor room, however this house does not bothers me with that at all like most others would. Everything is so soft either to see or to touch. So even with less room to walk around, this does not feel cluttered or overwhelming.
Our goal! A welcoming, unpretentious, but quality designed space that pays an ode to artisanal design. Something that hugs you after a bustling day in the city 🧡🛖 thank you dear xx
This is such an amazing episode! Omg I love it! The fushion in design styles, and it's such a jump off point for me to learn about what afro elements are for Africans, not what I see in North American that are considered afro elements by Non- Africans. So great to have this learning experience. Oyin is so pretty, she and her hubby Jeff did such an amazing job, includinf with product design. It's also very renter friendly because it's focused on ideas, as opposed to a major reno. What a beautiful condo - good for them!
The ochra, mustard colour touch reminds me of Africa indeed, with all that sand and obviously the tree looks very tropical, hard to have such a healthy looking plant in the UK, unless you keep your heating on full blast all the time.
Seriously, dude. Were you thinking there ought to be animal prints and vibrant colours all over? There are many different styles of "Afro" as there are different countries and distinct peoples with their own customs and language in Africa. North Africa is as different from Southern African nations as night and day. 😄
Beautiful apartment! I love the addition of wood panels to add warmth and help reduce echos. I agree with other commentators that this is ‘rental-friendly’ inspiration. Lots of ideas that wouldn’t require major renovation.
Love love LOVE your home! You incorporated great ideas and made really smart choices (like the pocket door, changing out the water heater, furniture choices, etc). I really like that you took Japandi to the next level with your personal style and inspiration. I’m currently planning a reno and want to integrate Japandi with biophilic design. Now if I could just keep my place as tidy as yours! Looks great. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting design. Finally working space by the window and not in the darkest corner. I would change light bulbs into round or long glass Edison style bulbs. That would make those light fixtures more mushroom-like, more home feeling.
640 sq feet is a penthouse by the Never too Small channel standards. haha I LOVE this space! I think it is a design style that appeals to a lot of people and is relatable and achievable.
Hahaha! Thank you for making us feel better about what we can afford to purchase as millennials living in NYC 🧡🛖 And I agree, as someone who grew up in London as a child, 640 sqft is acctually quite big to me - I would've made it a 2 bedroom if I was the original builders, but the best we could do was reconfigure it.
There is something wrong with the dimensions of this apartment. It looks like they included the terrace dimensions here, the apartment itself is no more than 40 square meters.
Such a warm space - I really love all the choices that went into making it feel so comfortable as well as sleek. I am not at all good at this sort of elegant minimalism, but I do crave the warmth so that was lovely to see! I also love the double wardrobe ❤
Thank you dear 🧡 And I think over the years growing up in major cities (Me first in Lagos, Nigeria then London, UK and Jeff here in NYC) there’s kind of this two paths you take: complete hoarding and chaos from acquiring all the knick knacks you can score locally from living in such density and having access to everything at your fingertips 😅, or you forcibly become a minimalist, or what I like to call “intentional use of your resources” so you can live a bit more intentionally, sustainably, and stylishly in the choices of items you buy and keep at home. I’m blessed to have met a partner with a similar mindset 😌🙏🏾
@@OyinAntwi Such a list of cities! I completely understand the need to keep things to a level where what you have is what you need. I am just so used to seeing minimalism that is cold or cool, even with woods. Your place is much more inspirational because I love warmth, and I think what struck me is that you do have things where it is important. For example in your kitchen cupboard use - so many! Lovely things kept, but not intruding. I hope you and your partner continue to be happy and like minded. ❤️
I still can’t get over that Bedford-Stuyvesant is a nice neighborhood these days. When I was in my late teens and early twenties it was not too unusual to hear gunshots at night. I’m very glad people are making it a wonderful neighborhood to live in and this is a terrific example of that (as mind-bending as it is for me).
So my husband Jeff was born here in BedStuy and raised in NYC and he talks my ear off about this 😅 I do the same about Peckham in London - like man, these neighborhoods have changed!! But now living in Brooklyn for the last 13 years myself since Grad School, I realize it boils down to the block associations and local governments that ‘change’ the neighborhoods. Even in my 13 years here (let alone you, who remember it from teenagehood) I am incredibly proud to see the positive safety, urban planning, and community engagement initiatives that come from joining your block association. I am a proud member of mine and always promote it, especially if you’re buying in Brooklyn 🙏🏾🧡
I learned about it in the early 80s listening to Billy Joel's "You May Be Right." ("I walked through Bedford-Stuy alone...You may be right... I may be crazy.")
This is just a Japandi inspired pad. You can easily blend Afro and Japandi with importing furniture from African artisans. It would also make the place feel a little more expensive. The roof top is magical though - such a dream to have in NYC
I'd hang the mirror that is leaning against the wall in the bedroom and add plants in big pots in your rooftop lounge area. Other than that, great job!!
Since the space is small and there is already a dining table, there is no need for a coffee table. There would be more space to move around if the coffee table wasn't there. I love the apartment. Good job making it a home.
Really nice space, especially the main living / dining area. Genius to use the bat window for the table. Excellent use of warm wood in the feature wall and as accents in furniture. The warm and earthy colours and the natural looking fabrics would be what I would link to a West African inspired approach-with the clean lines of Japanese design and the appeal to light and white of Scandinavian. This design found the point where those 3 influences can successfully converge.
This house goes to show not a lot of change is required to make it more functional. And definitely a small home where you can sit, sleep and enjoy comfortably :D
I am African and the title drew me in but all I see about the Afro is just the beads on the table, is all. Mahn I had high hopes for this because I love Scandinvian and Japanese styles, I was so waiting to see the fusion with African elements, escp once she said she's Nigerian coz West-African cultural elements are profound. Oh well...
My bad, the beads are not even African, they look much more like what either Indian or Budhist monks would use because we don't use have such rope or twines with our beads, and West African beads are mostly colored, very rarely wooden. The only thing African about the house is themselves, and I guess that can count. Actually even for the rest of the style it's much more of a well-designed space with furniture pieces that have elements of Japanese and Scandinavian(at this rate I doubt if I have actually seen anything like that again-the style is much more of modern minimalistic than anything afro japandi, sigh). And yes again it is a well done space but it lacks the elements in terms versatility and innovative storage solutions that this channel is good for. Well, it's a well designed small space, I guess that will pass
The comment was not passive at all. For me it is one of the worst NTS videos. There is no African influence nor Japanese… just bad taste that will be outdated in 2 years.
@@zackadesina that's just what I felt like saying the first time I saw the video. Sorry if anyone felt offended. I'm used to seeing custom made pieces to fit small homes in creative ways, and this is a trendy one bedroom. I'm just not inspired by this one 🤷🏻♂️
@@misterosc You know, custom-made pieces are fairly expensive. They could have a certain budget in mind and so long as they got what they wanted and were happy with it, I think that is all that matters.
Beautiful apartment - I love the curved section dividing the kitchen from the living area and also the full sized couch, which can easily fit three people. Personally, for me I would definitely add plants - both in the apartment and on the rooftop terrace. However, I appreciate that looking after plants is not everyone`s cup of tea!
Thank you dear! The dropped arch ceiling was something I’ve always wanted to do to divide these open space layouts NYC tends to have for apartments and it was finally my chance to invest in it for our condo. We want to rent this place out in the future and I think anyone would appreciate the added character! Also more plants have been added (slowly lol) to our terrace and space. Checkout my RUclips episodes 😌🌿🧡🛖
Hi, several people have already commented with the question about whether the rooftop terrace is included in the square footage. As someone who enjoys watching NTS and finds it fun to compare how big different places appear, I would love to better understand how NTS comes up with that number in general. After some quick googling, I can see that there are some standards: for example, closets are included in the total area, but "unfinished" spaces and spaces with height less than 7 feet are not included. However, these seems to be US standards, and this is an international channel. Can anyone with knowledge of this please comment? Thank you! By the way, I love how this couple added storage space and other details to make their apartment more functional! :)
So beautiful! Loved the way space was divided and functional, soothing choice of colours and materials, really gorgeous! The use of curves as repeating feature really adds to the sense of tranquility as does the natural light. I'm realising how much clutter adds to the subtle sense of chaos in my home! 😂
On a new construction project from 2021 the fact they didn't do much in terms of building stuff makes a lot of sense to me. I suspect this place ran them about 600-750k for that area of Brooklyn. The builder did a great job I think.
We battled with this like do we completely overhaul it know it’s new construction or Just add enough to add enough character, design elements, and create functional solutions for us until we can rent it out to our community and move on? 💯🧡🛖
The idea that African home design is regarded as only maximalist, colorful art etc, when actually, being from Ghana and Nigeria, we very well know the serene side of our homeland when it comes to home design. In fact Jeff designed much of the furniture. I speak on this in detail in my RUclips series - check it out if you're interested :)
Good idea to plan out a room at a time and wait a bit until you figure out what you need where. It has turned out very nice. I envy your bay windows, and I would be using that table as a workspace. Just a Q: is the apartment 59sqm or does that include the terrace?
I may be biased bc I'm now in NYC looking for housing, but this is now one of my favorite NTS videos. I love the design, color and decor of this space, especially the front door, which most don't think about, and the rooftop space, which is gold in NYC. My only critique is a personal dislike for a bathroom to right off (or basically in) the kitchen. I don't get that.
Thank you dear 🧡🛖 And I agree - I grew up in London where much smaller spaces had better layouts LOL. But working with our budget, we focused on reconfiguring and design that full restructure of the space (which was tempting) but we want to rent this out so we tamed ourselves with how much we wanted to do LOL
This is exquisite and creative.Nice colours, and finish touch, the arch and everything.The feeling is indeed cosy and warm.However the African touch is not easy to detect, besides the earth colors maybe.More of a Japan style than African one and it is okay.
@OyinAntwi , I'm familiar with Bed Stuy, so it heartens my heart to see Brownstone renovations. Truly one of the treasures of Brooklyn. As an old Prattie (designer), you and your partner did a great job. Good luck to you both.
@@rolandcharriez7631 yes! Mixed feelings and my husband I talk about this often - growing up in London and now living Brooklyn, there’s this dichotomy of feelings I have where I’ve seen these traditionally working class and oftentimes historically black and brown neighborhoods with beautiful brownstones, limestones, and row homes being affordable now only to the super wealthy and oftentimes white homebuyers. As you know, these row homes in Bed Stuy now go for upwards of $2million and may STILL need renos, and only they really are able to afford the restoration of the original architecture and design. While the supply and demand issue for the working class is leading to developers converting one row home to a 4-6unit condo building where we now can only afford a piece of the pie and do our best with it to add character and design. So thank you for knowing this is worth recognizing how we can still bring beautiful designs even in these smaller footprints of what was 🧡🛖
I think there is a mistake somewhere, every room is tiny, I don’t see where it could be possible to make a total of 59 sqm flat. It more feels like a 39 sqm flat.
This is not the typical furniture only created for one space we usually see on this channel. This is an apartment with realistic furniture many people can afford and have easy access to. It shows what you can do to a space that has a good base without stripping it completely. Maybe the nearly renter-friendly version of the other videos on this channel. 😂
I agree. Whilst I love the designs featured on this channel, they rarely feel accessible to those of us who couldn’t afford to pay for an architect/interior designer to design and construct these interiors.
I agree with the OP & @bedbug. They used furniture/ fixtures which can be bought by us "mere mortals", like IKEA upper cabinets for the kitchen, the sofa-bed looks like something from IKEA or similar, same with the bed, dining table & movable kitchen island. I liked how they all put the pieces together to create a warm & inviting space.
Thank you so much The lounge chair in the living room is designed by my husband Jeff as part of his House of Antwi African homeware collection and made in Brooklyn, and the arch chair in bedroom is locally sourced as well. Otherwise the sofa bed is from Article and dining chairs from TJ Maxx - so I would say a balance in artisanal, locally sourced furniture and some of the high street brands. 🧡🛖
@@OyinAntwi You did us bad on the Afro part sis, I was waiting to see the Nigerian engineer with such a rich heritage to come through in an amazing way. The apartment is well designed though
Yes, it does seem odd when the channel features small spaces with custom millwork x]exceeding the cost of just buying a bigger apartment in the first place.
This home seems so warm, calming, and loved. It also looks very livable, realistic, and not overly renovated/designed. I would not change a thing (except maybe add some plants to the outdoor terrace). I wish pocket doors were a standard feature in American homes. They save so much space. The furniture looks very comfy. I also adore the rounded edges and curves everywhere. They definitely soften the space. Bravo!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Usually I am not a fan of beige-white combos, but this place looks absolutely lovely and actually calming and serene instead of just... plain. I'm so impressed with the style!
Thank you so much for noticing the details that warm it up - truly reminds us of Sahara-like serene sunsets 🌅
To the @nevertoosmall team, my heart and my home is truly FULL of the love you've shown Me and Jeff over the past months putting together this beautiful video! THANK YOU for sharing our vision and reminder that even in small spaces, we can live sustainable and stylishly...especially on our millennial budgets living in NYC lol 🧡🛖
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A beautiful home. ❤
Love the acoustic panel.
Also #teampax
@@hughthalib thank you so much dear 🧡 it’s the ‘little things’ 😌🛖
@@mattskull16 functional and stylish!! We actually tested the acoustic panels with our neighbor in the building and you barely hear our voices when speaking in the living area compared to there’s when they do 🙌🏾 And the sliding door pax saved our marriage, because who doesn’t need their own closets? 😂😂🧡🛖
this is nice and very practical for nyc. she said she's "currently" living in brooklyn so it makes sense to not make major structural/layout changes or create expensive site-specific furniture that they wouldn't be able to sell or take with them to their next home. of all the renos on this channel this is one of the most accessible and realistic for the average person.
You hit it on the nail! Exactly our thought process 🧡🛖We more 'reconfigured' our condo with these renovations and design rather that structurally changed it because we want to rent it out with ease when we move to our next home.
As a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, I was excited to see an NTS filmed in my hometown! I know the layout of this kind of brownstone apartment well…and am really impressed by the homey feel Oyin and her husband have achieved.
Awww thank you so much! You KNOW it’s mixed feelings to not be able to afford a brownstone here, but thankful to be able to buy a piece of the block and bring character back into it 🙏🏾🫶🏾🛖
Adding the semi-arch is a original idea that brings caracter, round shapes and something unexpecting to the desing :)
The contractor didn't the do the BEST job perfecting the arch (growing up in the UK, I ten , but we're thankful the vision came through to 'hug us into the space' 🧡🛖
It’s beautiful. First home I’ve seen on here that I wouldn’t change anything. Changing the bedroom door to a pocket is such a great idea.
It literally got me the square footage in the bedroom to buildout my own Ikea closet - my favorite hack in our entire condo! Thank you dear 🧡🛖
The classic colour palette: 'Creamy White - Light Brown - Gray' ~ You cannot go wrong with this one 👌 And the rooftop, it's the cherry of the pie, love it!! ❤
millenial graaaayyyyy
Thank you so much dear - earth tones that remind us of home in West Africa and soothes us into our space after a long day in NYC lol
Well said. :)
I absolutely LOVE to see designs done by the homeowner - they turn out to be such cozy, warm, livable spaces. Also, one of my hobbies is grading NTS spaces on a points system. Having a bathroom door gives you mega points. I am only a few seconds in, but I can guarantee their bathroom has a door.💕
Hahahahahahahaha this made me chuckle so hard! Nothing like a good ol' bathroom door 😂That we DO have in NYC LOL
@@OyinAntwi awe!! Your home is so beautiful and calming😊 Thank you for inviting us in!! I especially loved how the curve in the arch were echoed in the chairs the mirrors EVEN the PLANT! And the door. I love all the doors
Very tranquil space. The dropped arch and wood paneling add so much character and warmth.
The wooden wall panels ❤ are my favorite element. I love how their color is repeated in the wooden furniture and even in the gold knit blanket. Gorgeous apartment. Well done!
I love this space, it's practical and visually appealing. I especially love the extra storage space created in the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The earth tones truly make the space a warm and serene place to be in. I really love the African stool in the corner of the living room with the flowers on top - what a solid piece of heritage to keep in your home! The only feedback I have is the Japanese coffee table. For this space, I think an end table on each side of the couch makes more sense in terms of flow and usability. The coffee table items can be redistributed to the couch end tables and the console shelf.
Thank you dear 😊🧡🛖 we had been loving the low profile coffee table with us adults and then my little nephews came to visit and knocked into it a couple of time so yes 😅 the end tables were our thought process as well as getting a slimmer media unit for a better flow
I love that she takes sustainability into consideration when renovating her beautiful condo
Yes! Didn't get into it as much as I wouldve liked but a lot of the wood my husband used in the design of the furniture is recycled, many items are locally sourced, etc. Thank you dear 🧡🛖
It's always good seeing the homes that people make their own. Interesting blend of styles. All works well together.
That’s a great space. Cozy, calm and stylish.
Very nice. Somehow failed to understand which part is the Afro style. But pleased to see that there are no wooden masks and leopard patterns. Terrazzo is in perfect colour. Love it.
Thank you dear - the idea that African home design is regarded as only maximalist, colorful art etc, when actually, being from Ghana and Nigeria, we very well know the serene side of our homeland when it comes to home design. In fact Jeff designed much of the furniture. I speak on this in detail in my RUclips series - check it out if you're interested Xx
Very, very tasteful with great use of neutral colors and texture for a calm and inviting space. The slam dunk is that roof top patio - wow! My only struggle for two people was the bedroom closet space, but I don't see a solution for that. It's called minimalism for a reason. Love it, such a great job.
Haha! Thank you so much - and yes the extra outdoor space was a big negotiation for us when we were purchasing this condo and we're so grateful we fought for it! 🧡🛖 And LOL - is my Ikea 'hers' closet build out and the corner 'his' built in closet for him not enough? hahaha
@@OyinAntwiHey, all us husbands get it. My wife has 85% of our bedroom closet space - those are the rules! lol 👏🏻😂
The idea of doing one room at a time is cool. It’s cool see this style of design, even if the space isn’t *that* small.
You just feel SO satisfied with the small wins of one room at a time. Thank you 🧡🛖
Very cozy. Perfect for a couple in the city, especially with the added rooftop space for entertaining.
If it were mine, I would remove the work desk in the bedroom and work from the dining-room or kitchen table just to keep work out of my mind when I am trying to get to sleep.
Again, as NTS usually does, the lights are _described_ as 'warm,' but we don't get to see them lit, which I understand is probably an issue when filming, but I think in some cases would help flesh out the spaces shown and how they look at night.
This is lovely! Beautifully thought out and well put together. Everything that's good about small-space living is right here! I love the light, airy feel, lack of clutter and good proportions.
Small but perfectly formed. It feels so bright and cosy. Love it.
Thank you for noticing the details! This was exactly our goal 🧡🛖 an oasis, a hug, a bright start to the day even living in the middle of a bustling city
I saw this space in another video, & loved it! But I just always love the mood of Never too small...Making spaces feel so serene and calm.
Exactlyyy! Thank you 🧡🛖 Literally watching it with a cup of tea like I don’t live here 😌☕️😂
Nice design, but I don't think I would have ever guessed "Afro-Japandi" as a descriptor.
I love the way they designed this place, but yeah I agree with you. The woods and the light fixtures and maybe the terracotta, other than that I don't really see much of a African vibe. Even the wood, African woods are hard and dark and these woods are more bright, which work very well for a small space. There's more Japanese-Scandinavian, but even still, not enough to title it Afro-Japandi.
Doesn't matter the place is lovely ❤
Its african because they put their african flare on their space so yes its afro japandi in THEIR way
Exactly. It just looks like a typical boho minimalist Brooklyn apartment.
The furniture style is definitely Japandi. Though normally it involves more muted colors, or if there is brighter color it involves cooler colors, hence the description of Afro-Japandi. To me at least, it makes perfect sense, and it's a great fusion of styles.
I live in the south of Germany. Space to live is very expensive also here. I love to watch how creative people find solutions to make rooms cosy, bright and just beautiful like in this video. And I am fan of IKEA. The roof top terrace is great. ❤❤❤
This felt more like a space filled with some nice design furniture, instead of a small apartment cleverly designed for optimizing space and living.
Thank you - the lounge chair was designed by my husband Jeff (Antwi lounge chair) and the side tables and candles. And we're proud to have squeezed a very functional flow of entranceway, converted coat and storage closet, kitchen island, living area, dining area, bedroom, corner office area, and his& hers closet in 640 sqft + terrace LOL We find it quite optimized for us. That's the beauty of designing for your own lifestyle 🧡🛖
Although the pocket door change for the bedroom was very smart
I think it might be because they cleaned it up to the point of not looking lived in
@@ruhtraeely’all just like to whine about something. My flat is nowhere near as beautiful as the ones shown on this channel, but it’s nice and it is always spotless clean and organized. Something you would probably call “cleaned up to the point it looks like no one lives there”. I do live here am just not a bum. Everyone isn’t a bum.
@@juancarlosgallegos3902I was just about to say that but you beat me to it. So clever!
this is soo peaceful. Like it is not pretending to be what it is not. Like a lot of tiny house owners try to make it look more open than it is not, and for that they have to cut corners here and there. This, however you can tell that yes it IS small. There is not a lot of floor room, however this house does not bothers me with that at all like most others would. Everything is so soft either to see or to touch. So even with less room to walk around, this does not feel cluttered or overwhelming.
Our goal! A welcoming, unpretentious, but quality designed space that pays an ode to artisanal design. Something that hugs you after a bustling day in the city 🧡🛖 thank you dear xx
@@OyinAntwi "something that hugs you after a bustling day in the city" is the perfect description to the "softness" i was talking about haha.
@@apoorvjoshi2383 😌🌾🧡🛖
Probably, the best one i've seen on the Channel so far. It brings peace to my mind!
Our favorite place to be 🧡 thank you dear xx
Yes Oyin!!!!!! I love this take on a small space. Bright and airy, but with warmth brought in by natural materials and textiles.
This is such an amazing episode! Omg I love it! The fushion in design styles, and it's such a jump off point for me to learn about what afro elements are for Africans, not what I see in North American that are considered afro elements by Non- Africans. So great to have this learning experience. Oyin is so pretty, she and her hubby Jeff did such an amazing job, includinf with product design. It's also very renter friendly because it's focused on ideas, as opposed to a major reno. What a beautiful condo - good for them!
ALL OF THIS! Omg I hope NTS pins this 😂 You got it 100% - all of our exact thought process and I’m so happy it resonates with you 🧡🛖
Didn’t really pick up the “Afro” bit of “Afro-Japandi”, feels more just Japandi but it’s a nice space
Unless she considers herself to be a furniture piece
@@jjandorliadul That too :D 🧡🛖
The ochra, mustard colour touch reminds me of Africa indeed, with all that sand and obviously the tree looks very tropical, hard to have such a healthy looking plant in the UK, unless you keep your heating on full blast all the time.
Seriously, dude. Were you thinking there ought to be animal prints and vibrant colours all over? There are many different styles of "Afro" as there are different countries and distinct peoples with their own customs and language in Africa. North Africa is as different from Southern African nations as night and day. 😄
how do you define "Afro" bit? or you are just ignorant?
As a fan from Nigeria, I was so happy to see this.
Naija no dey carry last 🧡🛖
4:36 i always love when you open up everything to get a good look on how much actually can fit it.
Beautiful apartment! I love the addition of wood panels to add warmth and help reduce echos. I agree with other commentators that this is ‘rental-friendly’ inspiration. Lots of ideas that wouldn’t require major renovation.
Her voice is so calming.
Very cozy feel thanks to a warm colour palette and natural materials. And I love the pendant lights!
So sooooothinggg! Especially after a 'grand theft auto' type day in NYC lollll 🧡🛖
Love love LOVE your home! You incorporated great ideas and made really smart choices (like the pocket door, changing out the water heater, furniture choices, etc). I really like that you took Japandi to the next level with your personal style and inspiration. I’m currently planning a reno and want to integrate Japandi with biophilic design. Now if I could just keep my place as tidy as yours! Looks great. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice, we don’t need so much in life when a small beautiful space give us a sense of warmth & home.😊
Interesting design. Finally working space by the window and not in the darkest corner. I would change light bulbs into round or long glass Edison style bulbs. That would make those light fixtures more mushroom-like, more home feeling.
was thinking the same! Maybe they will after reading this :-)
Thank you for the suggestion! Our home is constantly evolving and will definitely try this out 🧡🛖
they look like bedpans to me lol
640 sq feet is a penthouse by the Never too Small channel standards. haha
I LOVE this space! I think it is a design style that appeals to a lot of people and is relatable and achievable.
Hahaha! Thank you for making us feel better about what we can afford to purchase as millennials living in NYC 🧡🛖 And I agree, as someone who grew up in London as a child, 640 sqft is acctually quite big to me - I would've made it a 2 bedroom if I was the original builders, but the best we could do was reconfigure it.
@@OyinAntwibut you were able to make the sofa a sofa bed to provide a sleeping spot for visitors. ❤
@@michelestapleton yes, and with the cost of nyc hotels, family are friends are QUICK to book the Antwi home sofa bed 😂🙏🏾
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful I enjoy when people work at being thoughtful about their space and bring it to fruition! Congrats on your efforts.
I love how everything in this appartment has been thought to be beautiful AND practical. Well done.
I love the acoustic panelling 👌🏻
Functional (to keep our voices trapped into our unit and not go into the hallway) and stylish! Win Win 🧡🛖
A rooftop deck in NYC!! lottery!!
There is something wrong with the dimensions of this apartment. It looks like they included the terrace dimensions here, the apartment itself is no more than 40 square meters.
Agree.. everything looks too small. For 50 sqm, I expect 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom with spacious living space.
Such a warm space - I really love all the choices that went into making it feel so comfortable as well as sleek. I am not at all good at this sort of elegant minimalism, but I do crave the warmth so that was lovely to see!
I also love the double wardrobe ❤
Thank you dear 🧡 And I think over the years growing up in major cities (Me first in Lagos, Nigeria then London, UK and Jeff here in NYC) there’s kind of this two paths you take: complete hoarding and chaos from acquiring all the knick knacks you can score locally from living in such density and having access to everything at your fingertips 😅, or you forcibly become a minimalist, or what I like to call “intentional use of your resources” so you can live a bit more intentionally, sustainably, and stylishly in the choices of items you buy and keep at home. I’m blessed to have met a partner with a similar mindset 😌🙏🏾
@@OyinAntwi Such a list of cities! I completely understand the need to keep things to a level where what you have is what you need. I am just so used to seeing minimalism that is cold or cool, even with woods.
Your place is much more inspirational because I love warmth, and I think what struck me is that you do have things where it is important. For example in your kitchen cupboard use - so many! Lovely things kept, but not intruding.
I hope you and your partner continue to be happy and like minded. ❤️
Beautiful condo, very calming & cozy. 🩵✌🏻🇨🇦
😌🧡 thank you dear 🛖
I still can’t get over that Bedford-Stuyvesant is a nice neighborhood these days. When I was in my late teens and early twenties it was not too unusual to hear gunshots at night. I’m very glad people are making it a wonderful neighborhood to live in and this is a terrific example of that (as mind-bending as it is for me).
So my husband Jeff was born here in BedStuy and raised in NYC and he talks my ear off about this 😅 I do the same about Peckham in London - like man, these neighborhoods have changed!! But now living in Brooklyn for the last 13 years myself since Grad School, I realize it boils down to the block associations and local governments that ‘change’ the neighborhoods. Even in my 13 years here (let alone you, who remember it from teenagehood) I am incredibly proud to see the positive safety, urban planning, and community engagement initiatives that come from joining your block association. I am a proud member of mine and always promote it, especially if you’re buying in Brooklyn 🙏🏾🧡
I learned about it in the early 80s listening to Billy Joel's "You May Be Right." ("I walked through Bedford-Stuy alone...You may be right... I may be crazy.")
Beautiful design. Calming and serene. Kudos to this lovely couple!
This is just a Japandi inspired pad. You can easily blend Afro and Japandi with importing furniture from African artisans. It would also make the place feel a little more expensive. The roof top is magical though - such a dream to have in NYC
My husband designed the furniture and he's African :) Checkout House of Antwi
I love this. As a Jamaican that have lived in Sweden and enjoy Japanese culture, I'd love this concept in my new apartment.
I love everything about this condo! Amazing job with the design and use of the small space.
so beautiful. this place seems so nice to live
Literally sitting by the bay windows watching this episode and replying to you all like I don’t live here 😂😂😂 thank you dear 🧡🫶🏾
This NY apartment is perfection! I love everything about it, functional and beautiful. The roof top terrace is amazing! Well done!
Thank you so much dear! Been hosting 'condo coolings' instead of house warmings all Summer, and I love it here LOL 🧡🛖
Bravo! Extremely well done!! I want an Afro-Japandii home now!!! ❤
Beautiful style. I do love the colour concept that exhales peace, lightness and serenity.
I'd hang the mirror that is leaning against the wall in the bedroom and add plants in big pots in your rooftop lounge area. Other than that, great job!!
Love this designer and this space!
Since the space is small and there is already a dining table, there is no need for a coffee table.
There would be more space to move around if the coffee table wasn't there.
I love the apartment.
Good job making it a home.
Really nice space, especially the main living / dining area. Genius to use the bat window for the table. Excellent use of warm wood in the feature wall and as accents in furniture. The warm and earthy colours and the natural looking fabrics would be what I would link to a West African inspired approach-with the clean lines of Japanese design and the appeal to light and white of Scandinavian. This design found the point where those 3 influences can successfully converge.
It’s clever usage of the available room. I love the bedroom
Love this one! Beautifully done and so well presented. Oyin Antwi - you should have your own RUclips channel - you're a natural on camera.
BEAUTIFUL HOME!!! 💖✨
This house goes to show not a lot of change is required to make it more functional. And definitely a small home where you can sit, sleep and enjoy comfortably :D
Exactlyyyy 😌 Creating a ‘home’ has less to do with size and more to do with intention 🧡🛖
I am African and the title drew me in but all I see about the Afro is just the beads on the table, is all. Mahn I had high hopes for this because I love Scandinvian and Japanese styles, I was so waiting to see the fusion with African elements, escp once she said she's Nigerian coz West-African cultural elements are profound. Oh well...
My bad, the beads are not even African, they look much more like what either Indian or Budhist monks would use because we don't use have such rope or twines with our beads, and West African beads are mostly colored, very rarely wooden. The only thing African about the house is themselves, and I guess that can count.
Actually even for the rest of the style it's much more of a well-designed space with furniture pieces that have elements of Japanese and Scandinavian(at this rate I doubt if I have actually seen anything like that again-the style is much more of modern minimalistic than anything afro japandi, sigh). And yes again it is a well done space but it lacks the elements in terms versatility and innovative storage solutions that this channel is good for. Well, it's a well designed small space, I guess that will pass
I love this unit, the color scheme and furniture were all well-thought off. Great design!
Is the Afro-Japandi style in the room with us?
It doesn't look bad but honestly 95% of your decor can be found in H&M home
What is the point of your passive-aggressive comment? I presume it is just that - to be passive-aggressive.
The comment was not passive at all. For me it is one of the worst NTS videos. There is no African influence nor Japanese… just bad taste that will be outdated in 2 years.
@@Sanchez.rr00 Yes, you are right - it was not passive at all. It was simply aggressive, as is your comment.
@@zackadesina that's just what I felt like saying the first time I saw the video. Sorry if anyone felt offended.
I'm used to seeing custom made pieces to fit small homes in creative ways, and this is a trendy one bedroom.
I'm just not inspired by this one 🤷🏻♂️
@@misterosc You know, custom-made pieces are fairly expensive. They could have a certain budget in mind and so long as they got what they wanted and were happy with it, I think that is all that matters.
Beautiful apartment - I love the curved section dividing the kitchen from the living area and also the full sized couch, which can easily fit three people. Personally, for me I would definitely add plants - both in the apartment and on the rooftop terrace. However, I appreciate that looking after plants is not everyone`s cup of tea!
Thank you dear! The dropped arch ceiling was something I’ve always wanted to do to divide these open space layouts NYC tends to have for apartments and it was finally my chance to invest in it for our condo. We want to rent this place out in the future and I think anyone would appreciate the added character! Also more plants have been added (slowly lol) to our terrace and space. Checkout my RUclips episodes 😌🌿🧡🛖
Thank you @OyinAntwi. I’m sure your place is even more gorgeous with plants!
Gorgeous and welcoming home. Well done!
I love this! And I would say it doesn't look like NYC at all... They are really authentic ❤
Hi, several people have already commented with the question about whether the rooftop terrace is included in the square footage. As someone who enjoys watching NTS and finds it fun to compare how big different places appear, I would love to better understand how NTS comes up with that number in general. After some quick googling, I can see that there are some standards: for example, closets are included in the total area, but "unfinished" spaces and spaces with height less than 7 feet are not included. However, these seems to be US standards, and this is an international channel.
Can anyone with knowledge of this please comment? Thank you!
By the way, I love how this couple added storage space and other details to make their apartment more functional! :)
Such a lovely space. Every detail is perfection. 💗
So beautiful! Loved the way space was divided and functional, soothing choice of colours and materials, really gorgeous! The use of curves as repeating feature really adds to the sense of tranquility as does the natural light. I'm realising how much clutter adds to the subtle sense of chaos in my home! 😂
Thank you for noticing the details!! Really warms my heart 🧡🛖
Seems like a warm, peaceful space. Well done from one brooklynite to another
Itd be great to see more of these videos which are about houses people actually live in, designed in a practical, but gorgeous way
On a new construction project from 2021 the fact they didn't do much in terms of building stuff makes a lot of sense to me. I suspect this place ran them about 600-750k for that area of Brooklyn. The builder did a great job I think.
We battled with this like do we completely overhaul it know it’s new construction or Just add enough to add enough character, design elements, and create functional solutions for us until we can rent it out to our community and move on? 💯🧡🛖
Where afro in this japandi just looks soft Mediterranean boho
The idea that African home design is regarded as only maximalist, colorful art etc, when actually, being from Ghana and Nigeria, we very well know the serene side of our homeland when it comes to home design. In fact Jeff designed much of the furniture. I speak on this in detail in my RUclips series - check it out if you're interested :)
Love your home.! So pleasant and welcoming ! Not cluttered at all ! Beautiful neighborhood you are blessed enjoy your home
Beautiful! We been saying so many times during the video wow and so pretty! So realistic and greatly presented too! Congratulations 🎉
Good idea to plan out a room at a time and wait a bit until you figure out what you need where. It has turned out very nice. I envy your bay windows, and I would be using that table as a workspace. Just a Q: is the apartment 59sqm or does that include the terrace?
They've made their home a beautiful, relaxing place to live. I live alone, in 600 sq ft home and find it perfect for me, too.
so many clever details! very stunning design
I may be biased bc I'm now in NYC looking for housing, but this is now one of my favorite NTS videos. I love the design, color and decor of this space, especially the front door, which most don't think about, and the rooftop space, which is gold in NYC. My only critique is a personal dislike for a bathroom to right off (or basically in) the kitchen. I don't get that.
Thank you dear 🧡🛖 And I agree - I grew up in London where much smaller spaces had better layouts LOL. But working with our budget, we focused on reconfiguring and design that full restructure of the space (which was tempting) but we want to rent this out so we tamed ourselves with how much we wanted to do LOL
Another inspiring place i watched thanks to never too small❤
This is gorgeous and so calming. Thanks for sharing your space ❤
Thank you so much dear 🧡
This is amazing. I love every inch of this.
I think this is my favorite one. And yay for Brooklyn!
Beautiful my friend!🥰
This is really beautiful!
Great use of space - fantastic decor. Is there any ways to find out where the dining chairs are from ? Thanks
Thank you dear! I got these from TJ Maxx, but similar rattan dining chairs can be found from Studio Magee, Jose & Main, and Crate & Barrel
Lovely design. Serene, functional and cozy. Bravo! :)
Lovely space! Congratulations!
Thank you dear 🧡🛖 NYC purchasing, renovations, and living is no easy stretch but so thankFULL we pushed through for a piece of the pie
Beautiful design 👏
This is exquisite and creative.Nice colours, and finish touch, the arch and everything.The feeling is indeed cosy and warm.However the African touch is not easy to detect, besides the earth colors maybe.More of a Japan style than African one and it is okay.
All of your area ae so cozy! 🤍🤍
Wow! Love this so much. 😍
Sweet!! Beautifully done.
Thank you so much 🥹🧡🛖
@OyinAntwi , I'm familiar with Bed Stuy, so it heartens my heart to see Brownstone renovations. Truly one of the treasures of Brooklyn. As an old Prattie (designer), you and your partner did a great job. Good luck to you both.
@@rolandcharriez7631 yes! Mixed feelings and my husband I talk about this often - growing up in London and now living Brooklyn, there’s this dichotomy of feelings I have where I’ve seen these traditionally working class and oftentimes historically black and brown neighborhoods with beautiful brownstones, limestones, and row homes being affordable now only to the super wealthy and oftentimes white homebuyers. As you know, these row homes in Bed Stuy now go for upwards of $2million and may STILL need renos, and only they really are able to afford the restoration of the original architecture and design. While the supply and demand issue for the working class is leading to developers converting one row home to a 4-6unit condo building where we now can only afford a piece of the pie and do our best with it to add character and design. So thank you for knowing this is worth recognizing how we can still bring beautiful designs even in these smaller footprints of what was 🧡🛖
I love that home! 🧡 Great design, colors, layout! 😊❤❤❤
Great job! thanks for sharing! May you have many happy years living in Brooklyn!
That's not a small apartment, for 59sqm you actually can make it a 2BR apartment
I think there is a mistake somewhere, every room is tiny, I don’t see where it could be possible to make a total of 59 sqm flat.
It more feels like a 39 sqm flat.
It looks like they included the terrace size's there;
@@aletheiashinji2203 my thoughts too!
I thought so too. The video tho somehow made it seem smaller than they listed. I'm a bit confused.