The bed could have been smaller, say 5x3 studs. The dresser(s) could also be wall mounted higher up or integrated under the bed, allowing room for the sink. For the washroom door you could use the old style 3x1 brick with hinges to mount the old style door, you know the clear ones? That would save so much room. Maybe enough for a fold down table and chair. Nice work overall, inspiring. Oh maybe a 1 1/2 floor loft? Get that bed out of the way!
A smaller bed? Pretty sure Mr. Fig has a girlfriend :) On a serious note, I agree - maybe a Murphy bed even. And yeah those old hinged doors are useful.
Agreed with everything you said. I have that old hinge door but decided against using it for this video as more people will have the standard door frame and door. I also did not do any integration of the furniture with the exterior wall. That will save lots of space. I'll do a video of integrated furniture in future.
Paul Camire ah I know those when I was a kid my brother had 70s style Legos and when he grew up they passed to me I regret the day so much that I was fed up with my moms constant asking for throwing away and I said yes okay find throw away I don't play with them anymore.
I agree, u could also make fold beds, idea inspired by the winter holiday village fire station. Overall, great and I really needed this kind of advice to really boost the details into my lego city.
Hey JC, I live in an apartment in downtown DC and recently got into Lego (via my 6 year old niece). I just wanted to thank you for doing these mini lego house builds. I don't have much space nor do I want to openly show my new hobby (dating etc.) so having a small set of bricks and fully utilizing them is key for me. Again, thanks for the videos, I've been watching them all
Thinking of how a camper van or rv is set up might help with small builds in general. Like a table that folds to a bed, or couch folds to a bed kinda thing. Love the video. So much useful info! Thank you.
I always use a 5x6x5 wall piece so I can use a jumper and build half a stud inside the wall piece and it is literally the BEST space saving technique ever
I left a like before watching the video because I knew I would like the video and if I didn't like the video I must not have been watching your videos!
For small homes, try building like your supplying a NYC apartment. Under the counter refrigerators, counter top stove tops and under the bed storage. I think you'll find the bathroom will have more room. I love small homes, because I can utilize all the detailing without running out of parts. 😀
Another great tutorial, JC! Thanks! Btw, I’ve implemented all your advice in our fire station MOC, and it turned out better than I thought! We’re still filming the update. The changes are so good, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your insights!
I was watching closely because I am always seeing what other builders do for smaller space interior finishes. Once again you have provided extremely helpful tips. I look forward to seeing your videos JC. Continue to provide excellent content for us all. Even though I have been building for around 3O years I still enjoy fresh ideas. Thanks again.
During the building of this I thought that it would be very cluttered but once completed, there is plenty of space for minifigs. If there is an upstairs in the buildings aswell , there is defiantly enough space for a living room for the minifigs to relax in. These tips will really help me out.😄
You could integrate a small sink into the 'toilet side' of the privacy wall, I think. Another way would be to put a water tap over the stove - lots of american households have such a tap there for quickly filling up pots with water.
@@SmallBrickCity As you know im from Germany, but there is a cool 'restore broke down houses' tv show from America (it's called 'Fixer Upper') and they do this all the time. No sink, though - just a water tap. :)
@@SmallBrickCity I think you can leave a hole in the wall, put the tap sideways with a brick with stud on side, put a sink beneath it and cover the hole from the other side with a picture hanging on the wall!? Hope this explanation makes sense. ;)
Cowie's Creations yeah, it’s surreal how fast it’s going! I’ve noticed that JC publish videos almost every day and that probably helps! Beside the fact that it’s good content of course :-)
For best optimal space is to build the furniture into the walls, this one is excellent if your build has the walls covered by either end by another building. I build foldable beds and when the bed is folded up, a shelf, table or a couch is revealed beneath the bed. Another unique way to optimise space is to build up, elevate the bed and have a study bellow it, place cabinets above the kitchen
After watching these video about small houses, ive definitely gotten interested in a lego city. Because i only have space for probably 4 plates wide and probably 2 plates deep 32x32 cm ones. I always find people biggest lego cities both awesome and depressing, because sadly we cant all dedicate a half or even an entire room for just lego :( if only!.
This is great - been largely focused on building layout, but starting to work on interiors for the number of small bits I have. For cabinets/refrigerators/etc, I try to build into the exterior wall of an obscured side and/or cover up that portion of the exterior with vines or something. What's your philosophy on that? Quasi-examples are the wine cabinet in the rear wall of the Parisian Restaurant and, to some extent, the griddle vent in the Downtown Diner.
Thanks! Yes, building furniture into the exterior walls saves a lot of space but is a more intermediate level technique. I will explore it in a video in future. Thanks!
Hey, I have one question. Are we able to buy desert plate (you know, like really large ones) on its own? I mean the plates that appear in sets like Detective Office or Assembly Square. Thank you for attention.
Do you mean the large base plates that the builds sit on? Currently, you can get blue, green and white 32 x 32 studs ones from LEGO stores. There are also 48 x 48 grey ones. For other colours, you need to buy through a marketplace seller like through Bricklink.com (which also now owned by LEGO).
@@SmallBrickCity Thank you for information. I'll try my best at getting it now. Also this video helped me decorate interior of my Lego flat. Have a great day.
The bed could have been smaller, say 5x3 studs. The dresser(s) could also be wall mounted higher up or integrated under the bed, allowing room for the sink. For the washroom door you could use the old style 3x1 brick with hinges to mount the old style door, you know the clear ones? That would save so much room. Maybe enough for a fold down table and chair. Nice work overall, inspiring.
Oh maybe a 1 1/2 floor loft? Get that bed out of the way!
A smaller bed? Pretty sure Mr. Fig has a girlfriend :) On a serious note, I agree - maybe a Murphy bed even. And yeah those old hinged doors are useful.
Agreed with everything you said. I have that old hinge door but decided against using it for this video as more people will have the standard door frame and door. I also did not do any integration of the furniture with the exterior wall. That will save lots of space. I'll do a video of integrated furniture in future.
I agree. Mr. Fig has a gf.
Paul Camire ah I know those when I was a kid my brother had 70s style Legos and when he grew up they passed to me I regret the day so much that I was fed up with my moms constant asking for throwing away and I said yes okay find throw away I don't play with them anymore.
I agree, u could also make fold beds, idea inspired by the winter holiday village fire station. Overall, great and I really needed this kind of advice to really boost the details into my lego city.
One of your best videos
Thank you!
2:21, yes I get it
Hahahhaha
That really works😮😮
Hey JC, I live in an apartment in downtown DC and recently got into Lego (via my 6 year old niece). I just wanted to thank you for doing these mini lego house builds. I don't have much space nor do I want to openly show my new hobby (dating etc.) so having a small set of bricks and fully utilizing them is key for me. Again, thanks for the videos, I've been watching them all
You are most welcome..glad you find value in the videos. My sister leaves in DC too!
Thinking of how a camper van or rv is set up might help with small builds in general. Like a table that folds to a bed, or couch folds to a bed kinda thing. Love the video. So much useful info! Thank you.
I always use a 5x6x5 wall piece so I can use a jumper and build half a stud inside the wall piece and it is literally the BEST space saving technique ever
Please bring back the building a moc from scratch series
Ok. I will do one for the Mini House
Small Brick City yay
Great tips!
Hey jc it would be cool if you would make Some furniture tutorials
You can raise the height of the bed supported by a ladder, move the fridge and drawer chest under the bed. And replace it with working table and sink😉
Nice and clear explained. It sure will help lego builders. Well done 😀👍👍
Thank you!
I left a like before watching the video because I knew I would like the video and if I didn't like the video I must not have been watching your videos!
Ha! Thanks a lot.
For small homes, try building like your supplying a NYC apartment. Under the counter refrigerators, counter top stove tops and under the bed storage. I think you'll find the bathroom will have more room.
I love small homes, because I can utilize all the detailing without running out of parts. 😀
Another great tutorial, JC! Thanks!
Btw, I’ve implemented all your advice in our fire station MOC, and it turned out better than I thought! We’re still filming the update. The changes are so good, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your insights!
Thanks! Look forward to your video update.
I was watching closely because I am always seeing what other builders do for smaller space interior finishes. Once again you have provided extremely helpful tips. I look forward to seeing your videos JC. Continue to provide excellent content for us all. Even though I have been building for around 3O years I still enjoy fresh ideas. Thanks again.
You are welcome! Thanks so much for your long-time support!
If u ever make another one of these builds, u can make a 2 by 2 stud drawers and then you could incorporate the sink as well.
During the building of this I thought that it would be very cluttered but once completed, there is plenty of space for minifigs. If there is an upstairs in the buildings aswell , there is defiantly enough space for a living room for the minifigs to relax in. These tips will really help me out.😄
Cool! Thanks!
Very informative👌
Nice build😍
Thank you for sharing✌💛☺
You are welcome. Thanks!
this looks really cool! can't wait to try
You could integrate a small sink into the 'toilet side' of the privacy wall, I think. Another way would be to put a water tap over the stove - lots of american households have such a tap there for quickly filling up pots with water.
I didn’t know that! It’s unheard of in Denmark for sure! It does save a lot of space though so it makes sense! Thanks :-)
Thanks! Tap at the privacy wall would work but no space for a sink. I've never seen a sink above a stove before though.
@@BrickBakery me too
@@SmallBrickCity As you know im from Germany, but there is a cool 'restore broke down houses' tv show from America (it's called 'Fixer Upper') and they do this all the time. No sink, though - just a water tap. :)
@@SmallBrickCity I think you can leave a hole in the wall, put the tap sideways with a brick with stud on side, put a sink beneath it and cover the hole from the other side with a picture hanging on the wall!?
Hope this explanation makes sense. ;)
that was awesome, our little city will have some of these as we have a total of 1500 parts to start with.
Great and all the best!
Wow! Your channel is growing so fast! Great tips :)
Cowie's Creations yeah, it’s surreal how fast it’s going! I’ve noticed that JC publish videos almost every day and that probably helps! Beside the fact that it’s good content of course :-)
Thanks so much!
@@BrickBakery the Russian, Chinese and North Korean bots help a bit too.
Small Brick City of course - I just didn’t want to call you out 😂
If this is a “ CITY “ and “cities “ have different dimensions than suburb does , then you just follow a cities aspect
You build “ UP” not out .
Instead of a 1x4x2 chest of dtaws, try a 2x2x2, then you'll be able to place the sink
For best optimal space is to build the furniture into the walls, this one is excellent if your build has the walls covered by either end by another building.
I build foldable beds and when the bed is folded up, a shelf, table or a couch is revealed beneath the bed. Another unique way to optimise space is to build up, elevate the bed and have a study bellow it, place cabinets above the kitchen
Yes! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas!
You could make a small hotel like a La Quinta with several of those
This was RLLY helpful because all my buildings are that small! Ty!
Cool! You are welcome! Thank you!
Nice and helpfull for me it's verry good :)
Great! Thanks!
Cool video this helped me
Great!
I as always love your work, however, I do feel claustrophobic in these rooms
Wow! Your channel is growing so fast! I like your tips ;) i can some how use those in the future ;) thanks!
Thanks!
After watching these video about small houses, ive definitely gotten interested in a lego city. Because i only have space for probably 4 plates wide and probably 2 plates deep 32x32 cm ones.
I always find people biggest lego cities both awesome and depressing, because sadly we cant all dedicate a half or even an entire room for just lego :( if only!.
Awsome video men
Thanks a lot!
Yowelcome
love it I am going to try it my self
Cool! Good luck!
@@SmallBrickCity thanks!
Me too
This is great - been largely focused on building layout, but starting to work on interiors for the number of small bits I have. For cabinets/refrigerators/etc, I try to build into the exterior wall of an obscured side and/or cover up that portion of the exterior with vines or something. What's your philosophy on that? Quasi-examples are the wine cabinet in the rear wall of the Parisian Restaurant and, to some extent, the griddle vent in the Downtown Diner.
Thanks! Yes, building furniture into the exterior walls saves a lot of space but is a more intermediate level technique. I will explore it in a video in future. Thanks!
Above the bed a shelve for books would be cool
5:23 This is a house and not a cave!. that made me laugh!. I want to see a lego cave! :D
Awesome!
Thanks!
Awesome
Thanks!
cool~~~~!
Thanks!
Nice
Thanks!
how does he have so many lego pieces?
Cool
Thanks!
Hey, I have one question. Are we able to buy desert plate (you know, like really large ones) on its own? I mean the plates that appear in sets like Detective Office or Assembly Square. Thank you for attention.
Do you mean the large base plates that the builds sit on? Currently, you can get blue, green and white 32 x 32 studs ones from LEGO stores. There are also 48 x 48 grey ones. For other colours, you need to buy through a marketplace seller like through Bricklink.com (which also now owned by LEGO).
@@SmallBrickCity Thank you for information. I'll try my best at getting it now. Also this video helped me decorate interior of my Lego flat. Have a great day.
i;m trying to make a roof have any ideas?
Here are 7 roof design ideas ruclips.net/video/c4ZVUmjkFEA/видео.html
tiny ass apartment can't even fit a sink.
2,500 dollars a month in rent
Oooooo
اسم كريم اه بس انا بدي العاب سيارات كيف يعني كيف لي ان نحن بدنا نعملهم اعملنا شركه ما زبطت يعني انا طريقه صعبه
Hi
You suck lol
liego?
Yies.
that suck
I won't know cos it is not candy and remember, you are not supposed to put Lego in your mouth.
I like your cupboard with sideways doors (made from a stove). Great idea!!!
Thanks! It's a fridge! The top part is the freezer.
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