Garage Converted into AMAZING Modern Living Space - Tiny Home Tour
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- Опубликовано: 18 дек 2020
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In this video, we’re taking a look at a garage that was converted into a great modern living space.
It’s 21'x21' on the inside, with a 470 square foot building footprint (43 square meters) so it’s kind of like a micro cabin but instead of being out in the woods, it’s in a backyard and close to stores and other services.
This garage conversion is on the Sunshine Coast in Gibsons, BC and the owners converted it into a rental space as a form of house hacking to help pay their mortgage! You can check it out on Airbnb here: www.airbnb.ca/users/65112707/...
The garage was built by Blenheim Construction Ltd. and John Lieffers did the finishing.
The large painting in the bedroom was done by Ben Tour and you can follow & find out more about his art here:
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Inside it’s an open concept studio with an incredible interior design and we think this space is really interesting because it has everything you need, and it manages to simultaneously feel wide open and spacious, but also cozy and comfortable. The exposed concrete floors and corrugated metal ceiling keep the rustic feel of the garage, and the high windows bring in lots of light but they also provide privacy which is great since the main house is nearby.
Several interior design techniques help to distinguish each space so that it doesn't feel cluttered. In the kitchen, the island serves as a natural barrier, in the living room, it's the large area rug that outlines the space, and in the bedroom, there's a large painting and an open-air closet to delineate the sleeping area.
Some advantages of open concept spaces are that they feel more spacious, they use fewer materials for things like walls, it can be easier to bring in natural light, and you need fewer fixtures, like ceiling fans for example.
Some disadvantages of open-concept spaces are that they can lack privacy, and noise travels easily, but lots of people and even families make it work all the time!
Converting a garage space, or adding an accessory dwelling or laneway house to a property is something that we’re seeing in cities more and more. The upside is that it densifies the population in an urban area which can help prevent a city from sprawling out, and it can increase the number of short and long-term rentals available in the area.
The downside is that these secondary dwelling units usually can’t be purchased separately from the main house, so they don’t create new homeownership opportunities. So it’s not a perfect solution to the housing crisis, but it does create new rental spaces, and it can help make cities more sustainable.
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LOVE IT ! Absolutely beautiful use of space. I am so not into modern decorating - hate blue and grey and modern minimalist style - but somehow this looks so warm and cozy !! I could move in and instantly feel at home.
I think this is such a great idea. Beautifully done!!!
You can easily hide the back of that TV with a piece of art facing the bed on a squared U-shaped framework.
True! The owner also just let us know that the tv can be turned around so you can watch in bed as well! Thanks for watching :)
excellent, i came to the comment section to say exactly that ! 👍
Another ideia is creating a way to spin the tv so that you can watch it on the living room or in the bed.
Yes. One can use a rotating table & a box to cover the back, with a piece of art on it. This will help to watch TV, both from the bed and living area
@@josianeoliveira2004 I converted a Lazy Susan into a rotating shelf for my tv..
I would do ceiling curtain tracks. Give privacy for the bedroom and spare bedroom when needed.
I was thinking something similar, maybe a barn door concept on the shelves
I didn't like having the bedroom on show immediately you walk into the place. Some sort of screen should have been added.
I would agree if this were a long-term living space, but an Airbnb is more like a hotel room, so I don’t think it’s really necessary.
I love this space! My wife and I are thinking of downsizing within 5-7 years, once the kids are moved out. We live in a 120 year old farmhouse with stairs that are close to ladders that we likely will grow to dread in our 60's.
Beautiful! Sliding glass/barn doors for privacy around bedroom. Many options here 🤔🤔
This looks really cozy and functional as well, love it.
I love the modern open floor plan! If I ever decide to stop living and traveling in an RV I'd love something like this! Thank you for the great video
Love it.! Wonder if the tv could be mounted to a "backboard" about the size of the tv. And have it be able to swivel or rotate 180 degrees to face the bed? Then one could watch in either area and its could take care of not seeing the back side of tv in either "room". None the less, really like the whole space!
Another option is to have that same "backboard" mounted on the poles and have a TV mounted either side. Two TV's but simple solution.
I would have a mirror on it.
We just heard from the owner that the TV can be turned around so you can watch it in bed or in the living room! Thanks for watching!
@@ExploringAlternatives That's exactly how I thought they planned it... So it can be watched from living room or bed 👍
I was thinking the exact same thing, and go up in size maybe 86 inch hard swivel qoled and a nice wireless surround sound system would be perfect
I would like a double-sided fireplace between the living area and bedroom.
I love the build of this place. A couple changes I would make for personal preference is for the TV to be on a rotating base so it can rotate to face the bedroom or the living room. And in the kitchen, add a small gas cooktop. And if possible shoehorn in a washer dryer combo hidden behind a cupboard door or somesuch.
Overall great use of the space, but I wouldn't want my clothes hanging openly in the middle of the room. Plenty of space on that back wall between the bed and the bathroom to put a closet with combo hanging and shelves/draw space.
Plenty of space on the back wall between the bed and the bathroom for a clothes closet if the sliding barn door was instead a cavity slider. To make the place more suitable for long term accommodation, the divider between the bed area and the living room could be closed in to allow more privacy and more storage. The tv could be mounted on a stand that allowed it to rotate and be seen from both the bedroom and the living area.
With some storage under the bed and by the desk and that divider between the bed and living room, this would be awesome. It's a beautiful space
This is one of the best garage conversation I've seen! The only thing is they could have done the closet better. It's still an amazing space though.
It isn't really a house. It is a short term vacation rental so it doesn't need a good closet.
This is actually really nice and cosy. I love this.
I love the design of this home. There’s much more space than I anticipated. Even without walls, one gets the feeling of separation between the various ‘rooms’ of the house. Kudos to the architect/design/build team! I enjoyed the video and learning about this interesting tiny home.
It’s totally awesome! I love the openess and it’s airy. (Everyone has their own needs, I would want a normal fridge and stove/oven). The accent lights are great. And it being at least 400 sq ft. It’s more realistic. 👍 Great job & great decorating!
Awesome space and I could easily see my self living in it with just a couple of changes for storage. It would certainly keep you on track with a minimalist lifestyle without going without comfort.
Love this. Perfect design inside and out. Great amount of space, looks bigger than the size. Each space is very nicely staged and decorated. Much nicer than a studio apartment.
I love this! Such a thoughtful design. I love the high windows for privacy but the low lights to brighten up the space. Looks very cozy.
Wow! This home is stunning ! I didn’t think I was into complete open concept ...until now. Beautifully done.
Perfect for people happily living single.
A couple could live here also with a few adjustments.
Enough space for a small family.
It's the perfect amount of space for me, only thing I would add is a washer and dryer.
@@imiy absolutely
I suspect this is an AirBNB and this is disguised advertising.
Strikingly well-designed except for a serious lack of storage and clothing closet.
This place only works as an BnB for just that reason. The minute you arrive with a weeks worth of clothes/books/food, etc, the place is cluttered. I currently have a smaller place, but I wouldn't swap as there is no storage. The table is too small to spread out on with laptop & papers or have a real meal at.
Damn, how did l not notice that! Fine for a vacationer - the coat closet can be used. But for living, kind of lacking in that respect :((
Zactly!
I guarantee you this is not a long term dwelling and only for air BnB. But either way, there is a pull down ladder to the upper level where I am sure they store all their yard decorations lol.
If you are a minimalist this is perfect! That's the point of living in smaller spaces.
This is nice when empty hence tidy, good for guest house.
This converted garage, is fabulous. The owners, thought of everything. Really beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
WoW ... thanks for repeating that this was a converted garage 😯. Incredible! Well thought out design and like the open concept, high windows to add height to the space and draw the eye up. Built in lighting along the wall made for an easy and seamless flow, offering a more spacious feel -- right into the bathroom with floating counter and pocket door. Really a functional living space. Also, appreciate the Convection Oven as I cook 99% of all meals in mine, great kitchen appliance (especially in a small space). Well done👏.
I can just imagine the sound of rain against the tin/metal roof ... music to my ears 😊.
Terrific conversion. Well laid out with beauty and functionality.
My idea of a tiny house also beautiful!
You guys are the best in showing us how others are living wonderfully, giving inspiration!
This is an amazing space and it doesn't seem cramped at all. Beautifully laid out.
Suggestion: install the tv in the pole or pipe while being able to swing it in the living room, bedroom and kitchen. That way you can have additional storage from where the tv was originally.
I really like this, I could live there happily full time but I would have to do something with that floor. Bare concrete is so ugly and cold on your feet. My toes are curling just imagining stepping into it.
That painting is truly spectacular; very futuristic. This tiny house is wonderful, I love the design. It feels cozy, cool, calm, and comforting. Just seems like a very chill place to live. Lovely interior design. As others have said, it could use more storage. I'd personally change the bed to a storage one if I lived in such a place.
Very beautiful and well-designed. Need some type of cabinet for clothing though.
the tv should be mounted on an arm that can swing so you could turn it to watch tv in bed
Agreed, however that TV weighs so little, it could be moved in seconds. The arm would be overkill really.
@@justchillinout2002 convenience & cheap, I live in a smaller space then this & I bought an arm for $15 off amazon that mounts my tv to the wall so I can position it to face the couch or turn it to face the kitchen table clearing the desk for my computer. when not in use it pushes back flush to the wall & out of the way. the space now makes room for perhaps a sculpture.
That's a good idea! The owner also let us know that the TV can be turned around so you can watch it in bed or in the living room! Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful build! I don't find the decor aesthetic to my personal liking, but it's such a beautiful space! Not only a lovely rental air bnb unite, how nice would it be to have your guests stay there rather than in the house with you!
Lovely! and the explanation was great! The style and decoration gives the studio a nice, peaceful and relaxing vibe.
Inspiring design and exceptionally well done. Somebody's got a great eye for decorating!
This is really nice!! Something my 2 adult children could each have their own little house.
this is so cool! it looks so spacious despite being a small garage
For me it's the best house i ever seen.
Amazing use of the space in this conversion. In the design process every sq ft is important and dividing up the 441 sq ft to make a fantastic living space. Design, design, design.
Since we live currently in a smaller farmhouse, this is truly an inspiration and a spectacular way to use space! Kudos!
That is really amazing renovation of the garage. Lovely decor inside.
Lovely conversion. I really like it and could see myself living in a place like that in the future when I no longer want to live in a big house. That artwork is amazing, I love it.
The only thing I would do is create some kind of swivel for the TV with a mirror on the back so that it hides the ugly back and it could be used as a vanity unit on the bedroom side to do your hair/make up. Then if you want to watch TV in bed, just swivel it round.
I'd put the TV onto a turntable, rotating 180 degrees, so you can just spin it round to face the bed :)
This is what I came to say! I feel like you could work with some sort of TV mount that mounts to the outside post of that shelf. That would allow you rotate the TV so you could use it while in bed, in the kitchen and in the living room.
very nice concept awesome job 👍👍🇨🇦🛠️
Thanks Matt for sharing. We really love this garage conversion. You could always hang a sheer curtain on the back of the TV and still have open concept.❤
A floor to ceiling sheer on a track that can be moved out of the way during the day.
It’s not only sounds that travel but smells too (e.g. from cooking to the exposed clothes)
True!!! You'd want to have good ventilation!!!
Hm, true. Didn't think of that. You'd need really good ventilation while cooking.
And outdoor air and noise pollution.
There a lots of good things about this home. It's beautifully appointed. I'm a fan of higher windows for privacy, although I'd have put some kind of curtain. The up-lighting is great because it helps light the space and it means there doesn't have to be space taken up for lamp tables. Literally the only thing that would work for me is there is REALLY not any storage. I have home stuff and clothes.
it's amazing..please do more of this
Such a cozy warm space.
Love love love! EXACTLY what we want for a garage we have on a rental house. Absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
The IKEA island - have one too!
Very interesting. I look at my old timber frame shed 19' x 29', and I dream.....
This could be made with more storage if some of the common tiny house adaptations were included. It wouldn't look so open, but it would be more usable.
I love living spaces like this! I lived in a "mother's-in-law quarters" in an old neighborhood in the downtown of my city and it was my favorite. I called it "La Caja" cuz it was a perfect square box.
They could make a back plate for the TV with art to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Since it's in a central area of the place they should have spent more time on it and the cable management to make it cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing. It's a huge drawback to the well layout space and with a couple changes they could make a huge improvement. You didn't mention it, but I like that it can be turned around to be watched in bed too.
Love it! That's exactly what I want to go with my garage.
So beautiful!!! I love it!! You do not need anymore space than this!
I really like the whole layout of the place. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely Beautiful!
Would love to be able to purchase the floor plan for this conversion.
I would put the TV that’s between the bedroom & living space on a lazy Susan. That way you could watch TV from both rooms!
Really beautiful conversion. Love the spacious coziness. I see ways to tastefully add more concealed storage, which is much needed there. I also didn’t see a fridge or cooktop, but I imagine it’s in there somewhere.
I love this. We recently bought a 4/1 house in my husband’s hometown near a lake. It came with a 1/1 cottage. Both are rented. I would love to do this to the long 1.5 garage for us to go to in the summers as he still has lots of family there. I don’t worry too much about yardspace because there is a full in baseball field across the street for kids to play.
I love the color scheme. I do acknowledge that open concepts are a necessity in very tiny places, but I want a private bedroom, especially if there's a guest on the couch. Even a pony wall would make a difference, and perhaps curtains. I mean SOME privacy, okay? What if one person wants to watch TV at midnight while another went to bed at 9? While pretty, this is like a fancy motel room. I'd rather have a cozy walled-in bedroom. Or my own solution to too much open space, a three-paneled folding screen. Easy to decorate to suit the color scheme, easy to move around, and the Shoji screens let light through.
This garage is such an interesting option to stay closed to the city. The decor for such a small space is very well thought and definitely inviting. Fell more space than in a van but we cannot compare carrot with potatoes. I do like the little table for working or drinking coffee. Do not have the impression it is surrounded by other houses . Thanks for this new options !!!!!!
This looks cozy.
excellent interior design, and that painting/mural is to die for ! 😍
Gorgeous tiny home, inside and out.
I think I would have chosen a refrigerator instead of a coat closet next to the front door.
I’d have put a fridge next to bar in the kitchen and put up a wall just behind the fridge. Who care if it’s closed on one side (on the bathroom side). If it’s used as a spare room for guests, I’d keep as is. Also...no stove?
Beautiful space and done so well!
This is what I'd love
This is so beautiful and peaceful.
What a lovely peaceful space!
This is such a perfect space, I absolutely love it. Liter for a single person it perfect 😍❤️
This is a very well thought out design, and is the perfect single or couples 1st home. I would like to do this when my wife and I finally have our own property. This is exactly what I would do, a garage or shed conversion big enough for a single or couple occupancy. Thank You!
Finally, the design I have in my head.
A true Showroom... Beautiful.
So pretty...great job and ideas...I'll share a couple of ideas: behind the TV, in your bedroom area, you could use a 3 or 4 folding screen, i DIY mine..or pretty curtains hung from the ceiling on a chain and rod...great job thanks for sharing...To ALL PRAY...Blessings Shalom...
This is so BEAUTIFUL!!! NICE JOB!!
This is cool, I really like this space. I used to live in Gibsons. It's a great little town.
Absolutely love this!
Its nice ... I dont like the dinette, I’d put a desk there. I’d modify the island for better seating, but other wise its pretty sweet. Going nuts for the coat closet.
So cozy 🥰🥰🥰
Nice and cozy little house. Would love that.
Really like the result! not enough natural light/windows with outside view for me, but the look of it is really super cool! thanks for sharing!
Love it! That's all I need. I also think the TV is purposely like this so you can turn it around. Could be on some swivel handle but not a big deal.
A lot of great comments for a solution, but I have a couple more I haven't seen yet. You could mount the TV on the pole with a bracket, I'm thinking of some U-bolts mounted to a plate and a piece of pipe or PVC in the center, cut in half, going around the mounted pipe. A piece of pipe with a set screw could be attached below it with something, maybe a flat washer on top. The TV could rotate to either side. Another option is just put a TV on the backside and run a splitter to them so you can play the same thing on either TV. I know the Roku app lets you listen to the audio without wires, so the other person could watch something different.
Stunning work
Absolutely stunning, I love it!!!
I think I've seen pics of this on Pinterest. Always thought it looked amazing, it's really cool to see it all together!
Just absolutely lovely
How absolutely beautiful and tastefully done. I wouldn’t change a thing.
One advantage to the tv like that is that you can easily turn it around, but I like the swivel arm better (might have been why it was designed like that though).I also agree on lack of storage space.
Nicely done!!
Perfect. this is all space you really need.
I really like this space. Regarding the TV - You can always fabricate an aesthetically pleasing backing for it - and place it on a custom lazy susan type stand so that it can be turned and watched from the bed...
Really like this ! Thanks for the info I think I can afore To build it and at the same time love the idea that it just look like a garage in the outside
Hide the back of the tv. Using 2 cup hooks, hang a picture or interesting item from the cup hooks that have been installed on the bottom of the shelf above the tv.
Very nice and clear .
Very nice inside and outside.