Room Tour | the SMALLEST apartment I've ever lived in! | $1500/month | Hong Kong

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  • Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024

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  • @pastda3
    @pastda3 2 года назад +38

    I think you did a great job maximizing the limited space you had to live in. Good tour. Thank you for sharing.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I'm so happy to hear that- I put in my best effort :D
      Thank you for watching! :)

  • @michellewoodward4698
    @michellewoodward4698 Год назад +9

    First off, you have a very pleasant manner and are so well spoken and easy to listen to. I absolutely love your apartment. You have made the most of a small area and it is functional yet cozy. Proof that we don’t need as much space as we think we do! Take good care and I hope you have a lovely long life with your fiancé. Best wishes from Canada ❤

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Michelle, I appreciate your lovely comments! Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. My husband and I have recently moved back to our home country, Canada! So, wishing you all the best- from a fellow Canadian :)

  • @user-di2on5gl2d
    @user-di2on5gl2d Год назад +16

    That's better than where I live. My rent is a small room, but shared kitchen&bath with 2 other (filthy) men who doesn't clean up after themselves. Been looking for own apartment but isn't quite affordable yet. 😕

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +8

      Ya finding good roommates is always hard :/
      I hope you can move out soon and find a nice place all for yourself! :)

  • @maggiedunn3584
    @maggiedunn3584 Год назад +6

    I admire you for keeping your place so clean and tidy, especially in this kind of HK “divided flat”. Thank you for the video I enjoyed it very much!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Thank you so much, Maggie!
      I'm glad you liked the tour :)

  • @brendagordon4571
    @brendagordon4571 Год назад +3

    You are so neat and very organized. It is amazing what you can do for a smaller apartment. We all can learn from this video about organization. Good luck in your new home 🏡

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Thank you so much for this lovely comment, Brenda! Glad you liked the video. 😊

  • @mdolphins4779
    @mdolphins4779 Год назад +4

    Coompared to some of the coffin spaces and shared spaces I have seen in other videos, this apartment is great and private. Thanks for sharing.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Yes, I totally agree! Privacy is so important to me. Thank you for watching. :)

  • @mmariemarkel7482
    @mmariemarkel7482 Год назад +4

    Thanks for showing us through your home. I love it except for the bathroom. It would kick my claustrophobia into high gear. It certainty isn't a bathroom for someone even just a little over-weight. And god forbid anyone even having some plumper hips. They wouldn't fit that teensy little nook for the toilet. My hats off to you for making it so homey and maximizing your space to the fullest. Congrats on the upcoming wedding.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Thanks for your lovely comment, Marie! It took quite some effort to set-up, so I’m glad you like the results. :)
      Great observation about the bathroom being too tight for some folks. I hadn’t thought much of it before as I’m quite a small person myself. But even for me, I occasionally bumped my knees/elbows trying to manoeuvre around! 😅

  • @lauraann7816
    @lauraann7816 Год назад +13

    Your tour was very nice. You are well spoken and did a great job showing us your space 👏

  • @hattiem.7966
    @hattiem.7966 Год назад +2

    My older daughter is in H K and has been there 4 years now.She had a tiny 1 bedroom apt and now lives with her French boyfriend in a two bedroom apt.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Very nice, Hattie! I hope everything is going well for your daughter in HK. Rent becomes more affordable when there is someone to share expenses with.

  • @smallbluehour
    @smallbluehour Год назад +20

    Cute place and well-organized. It makes my 900 square foot apartment (which I pay 1600 a month for in the US) feel huge.
    I'm guessing they don't let you have cats or dogs there? Just no room.
    And don't feel like you're doing something wrong for having pizza and snacks sometimes. :) It's okay!
    I hope you have a great marriage and life together.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +5

      Thank you so much for your kind words- it put a smile on my face! My husband and I have been eating lots of yummy snacks lately :)
      One of my neighbours had a cat, but I'm not sure if it was allowed. The environment was definitely too small to keep a pet happy.

  • @jilllangman9343
    @jilllangman9343 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the tour. Your exhaust over the hot plates might need cleaning . You can run sudsy water through it and wipe it dry. It should be quieter when its clean. You are so organised and tidy! Well done.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Great reminder, Jill- I appreciate the cleaning tip!
      I’m glad you enjoyed the tour, and thank you for watching 😊

  • @sherlyyolanda1166
    @sherlyyolanda1166 Год назад +3

    Truthfully, i Would love to live in your apartment 😍. Very simple, clean.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      That’s very sweet to say! Thank you, Sherly ☺️

  • @staceyd8397
    @staceyd8397 Год назад +9

    Well set out little area, and a window (though the view isn’t fantastic) is good. Love the under bed storage

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +3

      Thank you Stacey! Yeah, the under bed storage was super helpful (despite being a bit awkward to access with the mattress weighing on top). I imagine it would be much better with pull-out drawers instead!

  • @charitywestcott322
    @charitywestcott322 Год назад +2

    I'm watching some small space videos. Due to some mistakes on my nephew's part, he's coming to live with my husband and I in our little one bedroom apartment for awhile. Your apartment gave me some great ideas for how to store things and also made me realize how much clutter we have! I think we can make this work now. 🥰 Thank you!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I hope everything goes smoothly with your nephew moving in! It’s a big change, but it sounds like you know what to do :D
      It’s wonderful to know that you found this video helpful.

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername Год назад +10

    I think it's a lovely little dorm room, but I think it's expensive. Cute though x

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +2

      Yes, I agree that it is too expensive, but that is the nature of the housing market in Hong Kong I guess. Thank you though!

  • @raquelcruz9900
    @raquelcruz9900 Год назад +6

    Hi , I like how you are so neat,organized and so conscious of space and home organizations functionalities. Wish you the best from a nurse in Gardena California, Raquel 🙂

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      thank you, Raquel, for your kind words :) take care!

  • @lisahapodaca2602
    @lisahapodaca2602 Год назад +3

    I think I would get claustrophobia but it's really nice! I love your kitchen!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      It took some time to get used to, but ended up being alright. :)
      Thanks for your positivity, Lisa!

    • @lisahapodaca2602
      @lisahapodaca2602 Год назад

      @@itsjeffandmel You're Welcome

  • @donnajones9006
    @donnajones9006 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your very good tour. So small but well organized.

  • @buddhinij7874
    @buddhinij7874 Год назад +5

    Oh wow this is great; it has everything you need.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Yeah, I was really lucky to have found this apartment! It's not common for such a small space to be so well equipped. :)

  • @rikkidee
    @rikkidee Год назад +4

    Home is where and how you make it. You've done well with the space restrictions you have. Kudos and I hope when you move, you have plenty of space.
    Regards from Australia Rikki.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I appreciate your kind words, Rikki! Thanks so much, and take care :)

  • @h30202
    @h30202 Год назад +1

    That is a very nice small studio apartment especially for HK standard.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Thank you! I was lucky to find this one. ☺️

  • @rolmaguiland21
    @rolmaguiland21 Год назад +8

    It's clean 🇹🇹😍💕

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +2

      Haha yes, thank you. :) I actually really enjoy cleaning LOL

  • @lillyadrian753
    @lillyadrian753 2 года назад +7

    I love the apartment

  • @annepoitrineau5650
    @annepoitrineau5650 Год назад +2

    you did very well organising your belongings.

  • @dudeeronomy3805
    @dudeeronomy3805 Год назад +17

    Thanks, I love seeing how small spaces can be made into comfortable living. A question - do you find that the refrigerator wakes you up at night when the compressor kicks in?? I've always found this with studio spaces.

    • @melkiway
      @melkiway Год назад +3

      My refrigerator was really quiet and hardly made any sounds! Interesting that you mentioned this issue though. In your experience, did the noise happen more with larger fridges, or mini ones like mine?

    • @dudeeronomy3805
      @dudeeronomy3805 Год назад

      @@melkiway Usually old mini fridges in cheap motels haha

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +5

      @@dudeeronomy3805 Ah, that makes sense with the older fridges. I was super lucky that this studio was newly renovated and with all new appliances, no noise issues here! :)

    • @KevinM913
      @KevinM913 Год назад

      I have that problem in a studio in the UK. It’s worse in hot weather as the fridge is working harder. (It’s not that old either).

  • @longloismariam7767
    @longloismariam7767 Год назад +3

    Pretty well organized !

  • @marlenefernandez2887
    @marlenefernandez2887 Год назад +1

    Very nice tour 👍

  • @zeebest1004
    @zeebest1004 Год назад +1

    Instead of the original boxes try TOWELS to protect your electronics. Straps (exercise straps!) or string can hold it together eliminating the need for extra moving boxes.
    Fully used also as towels they take up no extra space!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Oh, that’s such an interesting idea for saving space! Thank you for sharing :)

    • @zeebest1004
      @zeebest1004 Год назад

      @@itsjeffandmel I lived in a minivan 2 years - part of being homeless for 13 years! As a musician that included many years in hotels carrying all sorts of electronics.
      With plastic bags getting banned today sturdy shopping bags abound, so with towels for cushioning you don’t need to waste precious space with useless boxes…

  • @martymartyn7829
    @martymartyn7829 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. You did a wonderful presentation and beautifully organized everything. After you marry, you two will be using more space. Hope you will share your new place. I bet it will include space for his & her books. hobbies, a fish tank, plants, and a pet. 😊😍

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I appreciate your kind words, Marty! My husband and I have moved into our new home, with more space finally.
      We are slowly settling in (adding plants, books etc.), and hope to share a tour of it in the near future.

  • @LurkerDood
    @LurkerDood Год назад +2

    Niceee bathroom 👏😁👍
    I wouldn't mind living at your place
    Bed, Work space, Kitchen, Fridge, Washing machine & nice Bathroom
    That's all I need 🤣🤭

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Haha, thank you! I’m glad you like it :) This place really does have everything you need!

    • @LurkerDood
      @LurkerDood Год назад

      @@itsjeffandmel Really nice bathroom!
      👏 😁 🤙

  • @as-1982
    @as-1982 Год назад +5

    It's good you closed your toilet before filming. A lot people don't do that when they show the bathroom. It's disgusting.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Hahaha, thank you! Your comment is so straightforward and true.
      I like keeping things clean and presentable. :)

    • @user-di2on5gl2d
      @user-di2on5gl2d Год назад +1

      Yes! I can attest to that living with shared bathroom with 2 men!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      @@user-di2on5gl2d Oof, that sounds rough. It is hard enough sharing a bathroom with my husband, and he is pretty clean already LOL

  • @carolanderson2648
    @carolanderson2648 Год назад +3

    Love the light. Never heard of that before. Also is that why they have the heater in the bathroom? To help you dry your clothes? Good luck in the future. Have to show us your new place!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Thank you, Carol! I do hope to film a new home tour sometime in the future :)
      I believe companies originally designed those bathroom heaters to provide warmth & ventilation. But it really became popular when people started using it for their clothes because there are so many small homes in HK without a proper dryer.

  • @angeladawson8424
    @angeladawson8424 Год назад +1

    You have alot of unused under the bed space that is great .

  • @noeraldinkabam
    @noeraldinkabam Год назад

    Me, looking at the Philips Smart Sleep: you good girl, you have natural light!

  • @joandougan8682
    @joandougan8682 Год назад

    Your voice is very soothing. Thank you.

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc Год назад +1

    You could use the tv to hook up to your MacBook Pro for as a 2nd monitor.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Ya, I tried it at one point, but the TV was too high and too close to my face for it to be comfortable. :/ Thanks for the suggestion though! ;D

  • @iseeyou3499
    @iseeyou3499 Год назад

    She's planning a move - Yay!!!

  • @lgb2024.
    @lgb2024. Год назад +2

    Cute apartment!

  • @mariamcclanahan470
    @mariamcclanahan470 Год назад

    So interresting

  • @4kiro
    @4kiro 2 года назад +4

    it is so cute

  • @cyber4052
    @cyber4052 Год назад +1

    When I lived in a studio apartment, I had dreams while sleeping about finding extra rooms in other apartments. Did you ever have dreams about finding extra rooms?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +2

      That’s so interesting! I usually cannot remember my dreams when I wake up… so I’m not sure 😅

  • @longloismariam7767
    @longloismariam7767 Год назад +1

    You could you the tv as a picture frame

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Oooh I never thought of that, thanks for the idea! :)

  • @ashleypeng24
    @ashleypeng24 Год назад

    Toilet shower.the window put wall paper.can see thru but blur.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Ya, that is a good idea! I'll keep it in mind for the future. :)

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 Год назад

    Thank you for the video.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

  • @pattiperry6169
    @pattiperry6169 Год назад

    The place looks cute, I wish you could see more of the apartment than what she owns or has

  • @mamura5343
    @mamura5343 Год назад +5

    Curious how long you lived in this apartment for?? Thank you for the video though!! ^^ very interesting!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +2

      I lived in this apartment for around 2 years. Thank you for watching!

  • @maggielo1133
    @maggielo1133 Год назад +1

    Is not bad at all in hk

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I agree, thank you. I was really lucky to find this place :)

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Год назад

    Cool😀

  • @cindysstory9715
    @cindysstory9715 Год назад +1

    it's more expensive then my apartment and you not really have windows in your apartment, I live in causewaybay I have two windows one room and small living room

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Wow, really? That sounds nice! Do you have any roommates?

  • @saminekunis8680
    @saminekunis8680 17 дней назад

    In which City District of Hong Kong which is also my former a fave home was this Apartment if i may ask

  • @l.contouris3449
    @l.contouris3449 Год назад

    Hi..nice tour. I would like to know where you got your dirty clothes divider.
    It looks like perfect size for space I have. Thanks.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      The dirty clothes divider is made by a company called “Laundress”, and the product is called “Double Sorter”. Here’s the website: www.thelaundress.com/products/double-sorter-white
      Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @linglingkung356
    @linglingkung356 Год назад

    Also, I would like to know which area the apartment is located if you do not mind telling? Thanks!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      It is located in North Point, inside an old residential building. Thank you for watching!

  • @anatorres9301
    @anatorres9301 Год назад

    I'd like to know what is the name the little box where you receive the messages from your fiance, it has red heart.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      It’s called “LoveBox”! Here is their website: ca.lovebox.love/collections/all

  • @vickigeiger9703
    @vickigeiger9703 Год назад

    Where do you keep your clothes for work or relaxing? No closet??

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +3

      I showed the outside of the closet at 3:40, but forgot to film the inside of it. It's small, but I managed to fit all my clothes inside (including jackets, work clothes, gym stuff etc.).

  • @linglingkung356
    @linglingkung356 Год назад

    $1500 is in HK dollars or in US.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      It’s 1500 Canadian dollars. So, approx 9000 Hong Kong dollars.

  • @zee139
    @zee139 Год назад +1

    how much is the rent for this kind of studio ?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      The rent was around 1500 Canadian dollars per month (9000 Hong Kong dollars)
      Thanks for watching!

  • @ludgeriamangalino6359
    @ludgeriamangalino6359 Год назад +1

    What is the name of the apartment & location?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      This was in the Metropole residential complex in North Point! Thank you for watching :)

  • @maloucampbell8124
    @maloucampbell8124 Год назад

    What you meant by 1500 is it in US$ or HK$?coz if it's in HK dollars then that's quite reasonable price but if it's US dollars then I think it's quite expensive for a studio type

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Hi Malou, it was $1500 Canadian dollars! So around 9000 HK dollars. You're right, it's considered a bit expensive for such a small studio.

    • @maloucampbell8124
      @maloucampbell8124 Год назад +1

      @@itsjeffandmel might be expensive but as you said it's near the commodities and sort of central hongkong so it's worth it!!! Enjoy married lifetoo

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @821patty2
    @821patty2 Год назад

    Where do you store your clothes?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      In the closest above the foot of the bed!

  • @mmmbb369
    @mmmbb369 Год назад +1

    Witch address this $1500 room?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      It is one of the older buildings in North Point, Hong Kong. There are quite a few small studios like this if you search around.

    • @mmmbb369
      @mmmbb369 Год назад

      @@itsjeffandmel if $1500 it’s very good price 🥰

  • @Sam7.29
    @Sam7.29 2 года назад

    Square meter size?

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      I would estimate it to be about 12 square meters! Thank you for watching :)

  • @joeblow9126
    @joeblow9126 Год назад

    How big
    Sqm?

    • @melkiway
      @melkiway Год назад +1

      I estimate that it’s around 12 square meters! Thank you for watching :D

    • @joeblow9126
      @joeblow9126 Год назад

      @@melkiway thank you reply!

  • @marig6184
    @marig6184 Год назад +2

    That is over priced!

    • @unglaubichuberlieber8048
      @unglaubichuberlieber8048 Год назад

      please goto africa and camp...and watch out for alligators/crocks

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Yes, it’s expensive compared to some other parts of the world! Sadly, this is not unusual in HK- it’s a bit shocking, right?!

  • @bayjustin3885
    @bayjustin3885 Год назад +5

    No one should live like this. This isn’t living. It’s suffering. Shame.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +5

      Yeah, the situation is tough in Hong Kong in terms of housing :/ I'm just thankful that I found a clean place!

  • @spinelessdevil
    @spinelessdevil Год назад

    sad af and depressing af yikes

  • @unglaubichuberlieber8048
    @unglaubichuberlieber8048 Год назад +1

    thanks for YOUR GREAT INTRODUCTIONS...my ignorant question...how did you find this apartment ??? danke!!! alles gute !!!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      I found this apartment through a facebook group for rentals! In Hong Kong, lots of real estate agents post their listings in this manner. :)
      Thank you for watching!

  • @Tour-Help254
    @Tour-Help254 Год назад

    Hi sister. How can i connect with u in social? I mean Facebook or Instagram