A Designer's 590 Sq Ft Transformed 'Nightmare'-to-Dream Home | House Tours by Apartment Therapy

[@mrhymer95]

If she did that to a small apartment, imagine what she can do to a full house! Michelle has amazing designing skills, what an awesome home!

[@tomekialloyd8221]

Right!

[@jodrew1845]

You've said it best. Totally lovely❤️

[@salonisharma1976]

This is absolutely beautiful! And she has the most amazing personality and optimism!!

[@KiwiJane1]

Saloni, they are both totally adorable! I wish they were my next door neighbours!

[@maggiedub]

That apartment is absolutely beautiful and I love her enthusiasm. My only quibble is the open shelving situation. As a Bay Area resident myself, I always have the possibility of earthquakes in the back of my mind. That Le Crueset Dutch oven falling from that top open shelf is the stuff of nightmares!

[@paleandrose]

It is one the most stunning tiny spaces I have ever seen. I would love to live there. And her positivity is inspiring.

[@KarleneE]

I love her energy! You can feel the joy coming from her!

[@teresacarle294]

@@maggiedub🥇Gorgeous Kitchen & layout, but natural disasters should have an impact on design & organization. 💛 Thank you for your most excellent observation. Native SoCal girl -- only ppl who grew up w/major earthquakes understand that things on open shelves can become 🏈projectiles. Ripe for their destruction. Worse, a potentially flying object can cause harm to pets or inhabitants. •Kid safety locks w/strong magnets (or other latches) are a major pain, but helps keep breakage w/in cabinetry & not on floor. •Command adhesive is not reliable in these circumstances - heavy shaking liable to release wall art too. •👞Keep a pair of slip ons by bed to prevent injuring yourself on object covered floor as stepping away after electricity pops off & pitch dark too.⛼ •Heavier things like a dutch oven ought to be stored lower. •Not opposed to well anchored pot racks for stainless steal or copper. Might cause a racket, but less harm when pans & kitchen tools like box graters clank together. 🤗

[@katrinacorcoran]

I noticed her philosophy on life more than the apartment. I could watch it again just to listen to her positivity!

[@LindsayWare-vb5py]

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[@katrinacorcoran]

@@LindsayWare-vb5py why?

[@LindsayWare-vb5py]

Katrina Corcoran Katrina Corcoran idk- who *isn’t* “inspired by the natural world@? Who follows Apartment Therapy and *doesn’t* LOVE “light, texture, and natural color”?! also can she stop being “humbled” by everything? And using words like “embody”? Idk, it’s just- why is she acting like she’s dropping wisdom on us? Also people are dying rn, and I’m over her BLM poster.

[@LindsayWare-vb5py]

As in, I’m over her afterthought virtue signaling decor. everything out of her mouth is 100% rainbows and gold- she’s got the poster tho, so I guess she can keep laughing and offering sage tidbits like she’s the only one who’s ever even thought this stuff before

[@katrinacorcoran]

Lindsay Ware, thank you for explaining. I didn’t see what she was saying as dropping wisdom or anything profound. I simply liked her positivity.

[@ellenm3803]

What a visionary she is the house is a beautiful home and her garden an added bonus. Isn’t it lovely to hear her partner valuing her skills? Awesome job girl🙏

[@lizard1971]

Yeah. She's got a gem of a man. It's hard to find someone who is supportive and not intimidated.

[@shaz2868]

This home is beautiful and looks so much bigger than the sq footage. She has done so well with the space and they are a lovely couple.

[@38iknzuhelF2]

Well said. So true.

[@KadilakHomes]

totally agreed

[@sandrinedurand3203]

This has been my favorite thus far- just the exuberance and the joy. Well done Michelle and Antonio.

[@EthelYap]

what lovely people. their inner beauty is really reflected in their home!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

They are both lovely people. I think she’s got a great partner who supports and helps her, and they makes a huge difference in anyone’s optimism. 🙏💫🌻

[@StephaniRoberts]

Kathryn Willette Amen. Was thinking the same. They’re adorable and his support is wonderfully refreshing!! #couplegoals

[@KadilakHomes]

So true!!

[@LarennPBel]

yessssss so true

[@deliciouslyme6206]

I pressed like as soon as she jumped for that bowl! What a charismatic and warm lady and lovely couple. Beautiful home. The before to after is genius! I love the balcony 😍💚

[@lisabrightly]

It's bright and beautiful. All a person really needs is sunlight.

[@KamalikaMukherjee81]

This is how you change a house into a home. This is how a home becomes unique, reflecting the personalities of the people living in it. Absolutely gorgeous! 💕

[@binkyandgunther]

wow i absolutely love how she’s maximized the space for all her special belongings! this is the kind of cozy, personalized space i’d want to live in. you get a great sense of their personalities and style from their place!! amazing job!

[@tanujamullick8371]

A sunny temperament can shine through, any where anyway. Lovely young person and a warm, attractive home

[@tyresebrinson8584]

The fact that you have laundry, full kitchen and a pantry in that small space is amazing. She should relocate to the East coast to design NY tiny lofts. She'd make a killing.

[@ptaylor4923]

I wouldn't wish that move on anyone these days. Yikes.

[@KadilakHomes]

Wow your so right!!

[@baash]

She is lovely and her home reflects her personality beautifully.

[@creoloko]

Besides the beauty of their home, she irradiates such a positive energy, like a genuine peaceful and honest vibe and it shows in every details of this space. Beautiful!

[@MsLaBajo]

I live in this neighborhood and walk past this house when I go get Mac n Cheese. I have always admired the plants outside their house and the little multicolored chair out front. It’s so cute. Lots of beautiful front yards in North Oakland. The best place to live in the Bay Area.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

Not homes for poor or limited income people.

[@teresacarle294]

@@RedSpiralHandTV Corrupt politicians & greedy developers are slowly pushing out ALL middle & lower income folks of all backgrounds. Soon they're going to need that high speed railway to bring workers in from cheaper outlying areas & out of state. The well-to-do folks won't have anyone local to police the cities, teach their children, pick up their trash, run utilities & local services, etc. Housing shortages & high rents are forcing some singles & families to get creative & double up. So sad.😭

[@LindsayWare-vb5py]

Ya it would be frackin great if Apartment Therapy would take a stand on extending the federal eviction moratorium. I doubt they get involved politically, which is grim af but whatever. if ever there was a time tho, right?

[@mulemule]

@@RedSpiralHandTV Feel better?

[@poemforflora781]

I live in this neighborhood too! I noticed it immediately! What she's done with the interior is beautiful!

[@rukhminidey8828]

This apartment is love personified, i was scrolling on youtube and found this video. I felt so relaxed and energized at the same time after watching this space. Absolutle agreed and loved what michelle said about growing and changing with time. Kudos to her .. would love to meet her someday in person. 🥰😇

[@strangemanoffrance6585]

The most incredible part of this is how she created enough open space to entertain her friends as if it were a larger home. She obviously recognized the potential with all of the windows adding light to it making it feel roomier. It really has 80% of the features of a larger home.

[@lr2ldn]

590 sq ft??? There's no way. It looks bigger!

[@KiwiJane1]

On the move, yeah, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around that and I was a designer for CA Closets and am used to visualizing spaces.

[@missmayflower]

On the move They seemed to use the wide angle lens a lot.

[@tangerine8912]

590 is big but yeah it looks bigger than that, plus there is a garden and porch. I saw her on upper floor

[@lishen9223]

There is no way this is 590 sq ft. The video title is cheating.

[@creativecardcraftingwithch9598]

If you do the math I think it's possible. Say the rooms are 12ft wide and there are basicly 3 living areas - kitchen, living room & bedroom/bathroom. 590 / 12 = 49.16 divide that by 3 = 16.38 ft. So each "area" is aprox. 12 x 16 ft.

[@nateisright]

We need more Michelles. What a good attitude!

[@hey_atw4711]

My favorite. I rewatch way too often

[@LarennPBel]

Me tooooooooo

[@faithnelson2013]

loved every bit of this couple and their home, just wished it were longer. i'd love a seriously granular tour, down to the olive oil. not kidding.

[@holly1391]

I agree, I would love to know what her favorite olive oil is!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Absolutely love the casual and eclectic aesthetic of this apartment. Also loved the outdoor spaces. And her warm personality and perpetual smile was infectious.

[@KarinYehd]

THIS SPACE IS SO BEAUTIFUL! Perfect blend of comfort, nature, traditional and modern. Love it.

[@KadilakHomes]

Couldn't agree more

[@VeeLondon1449]

I’ve watched this over and over and I’m in awe of this ladies light.. Great style. Beautiful people, beautiful home x

[@KadilakHomes]

Very true!

[@yolandaponkers1581]

Aww her partner speaks so highly of her. I like that. ❤

[@th3azscorpio]

Such a beautiful home. Well designed, cozy, and makes a great use of space. I love the use of color as well!

[@KadilakHomes]

agreed!!

[@TheNewLemurian]

I so love everything about this video, the home owners the layout of their cosy home, the garden. Just everything. This video is a therapy in itself. Thank you.

[@shazzabelle123]

I first watched this when it came out. I honestly adore this wonderful girl and her vibrance and zest for life and creating. This apartment just feels beautiful in every respect. I hope this couple she still together and thriving.

[@maryannkom299]

Any million dollar home would love to have that kitchen it’s amazing! I love this apartment so much! When I first saw my space, the previous owners hadn’t bothered to clean it, it was dirty and messy. My brother just kep telling me, look beyond he mess. So I did. But honestly, I hated it when I first got here. But now I love it. It took almost 4 years , but it’s mine now. And I live in San Diego county.

[@tamikkobeasty5374]

I never want her to be sad. She’s beautiful. The planet needs her. 😍.

[@juliew1426]

I love the all encompassing way she looks at life. She lives a highly evolved, well thought out metaphor.

[@MissTXTee]

I've always been drawn to smaller, cozy places. They're so homey and inviting! I love her garden too.

[@hotyogamanla]

This is one if not my ALL TIME FAVORITE spaces on Apartment Therapy!!!! love love love love love Thank you thank you thank you thank you!

[@christinacyrus3824]

You live in a fairy tale wonderland. A magical slice of heaven on earth. The best part is YOU made it that way. You are so talented. Awesome.

[@KadilakHomes]

So talented!

[@PDogB]

The natural lighting is so beautiful in Oakland and Berkeley. Miss that area so much!

[@sgreenid]

This is such a beautiful space! I love the open floor layout for the kitchen and living room. I live in a 750 sq ft apartment with my husband and our dog and somehow it seems much smaller than this couples home lol

[@abra3cadabra3]

This is to be the most appealing apartment space I've ever seen!!

[@jm2307]

I love Michelle’s vision and how supportive her partner is. The clothesline is such a beautiful touch. Love the organized pantry and the windowed doors to the bedroom. The projector over the front door made me laugh. The landscaping is beautiful and such an important element to small house living. I’m obsessed with this house!

[@Saral_Lekhi]

LOVE that coffee table!!

[@juliachildress2943]

Fabulous! I love to paint, but I haven't been up for it for a couple of weeks. I'm so inspired by this that I'm going to go pick up my brushes and finish something I started a couple of weeks ago. Thanks.

[@Joliepinkyswear1]

Gorgeous home. She is inspiring in her design abilities and her positive personality.

[@amandajohnson4428]

They have a lovely home. I’m in awe with how they transformed this space!!! 😘💕🙌🏾

[@puppycat58]

Wow....this is amazing...wish it was longer

[@aagtalentmanagement]

She did such a beautiful job! So warm and welcoming

[@GreenDiva2011]

I love your little home. The transformation...and the colors. Love your kitchen and Pantry.

[@mede6195]

I used to live in that community and had to move bec of gentrification. I cried watching this. I miss my home.

[@antoniafoster8264]

Mel Diangson did it affect the cost of your place? I live in the country in another state, so I have to be honest, I don’t understand how this happens, but it sounds really unfair. Hope you’re happy in your new home.

[@chrskrpp5506]

Taxes for homeowners and rent prices for renters tend to go up when an area's land value increases. This tends to happen when wealthier people move in to take advantage of less expensive real estate and then do improvements to match their level of wealth. The increased cost of living often causes the gentrifiers' neighbors (who were there first) to have to move because their level of wealth did not increase with the value of the real estate, making living in a gentrified neighborhood financially unsustainable.

[@mede6195]

Antonia Foster yes, absolutely. People who can definitely afford to live in other areas, will move into “more affordable” areas which drive the prices of homes so high that “regular” people can no longer afford to live there. Example: a tech guy from SF decided he wanted a more humble living and decided to buy a house in this close to this neighborhood and offered 300k over asking (because he could) making sure no one else had a fighting chance. I grew up in the Bay Area and wanted to make it home and raise my kids there but couldn’t. The street in this video brings tears to my eyes...so many memories there.

[@antoniafoster8264]

Mel Diangson I’m so sorry. So, wherever you move, you have to be afraid of this happening again. I cannot imagine.

[@antoniafoster8264]

chrskrpp Thank you for explaining in terms that I can understand. I cannot Imagine being basically pushed out of my home and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.

[@debrabuckley7963]

I LOVE IT!!! It is BEAUTIFUL!!! The house! The Gardens with all the plants and flowers! And all the colors! 💖 Girl, You are SOoo TALENTED!!! What a gift you have at remodeling. WoW!! 🙏

[@heidifritz3053]

The apartment is absolutely gorgeous, and the garden is absolutely amazing. I'd be super jealous if I weren't so in awe of all you've accomplished.

[@lyric8529]

SO so beautiful, I LOVE this home! 🌿💚🍀

[@susanmerriman4520]

What a beautiful home, their use of space is ingenious and really welcoming and the garden is an explosion of colour, it must smell wonderful. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧✌🏻💖💞💓💜❤️💚🤎💙🖤

[@meowyimeow]

The end, where she was talking about nature and gardening, was my favorite part (the apartment is beautiful as well).

[@KadilakHomes]

Love the garden

[@alainakelsey4083]

I think that this is one of my all time favourite Small/Cool!! What a beautiful functional space with lovely people!

[@zt_zt9822]

Happy people make happy home . It's beautiful

[@Anne-FromQc]

Within 2minutes, I had goosebumps! The happiness and love, wow.

[@Jesslee435]

She literally filled me with hope and joy, her personality is warm. And her apartment is Stunning beyond belief. 💛💛💛

[@amritamishra7131]

This apartment tour was an actual therapy. LOVE.

[@shilohbreigh3591]

Beautiful and she is extremely talented!

[@94deepz]

This is my dream house in small house dreams category. ❤️ There's nothing I want to add or subtract from it. It has ample space for plants and cooking, both of which I love. Cozy small bedroom space adds to the warm feeling. It feels so private and yet so open because of the balcony attached right to it and BOY THE BALCONY is pure happiness. Love Love ❤️❤️

[@aprillittle595]

Everything. Her. Him. Her vision. His support. Absolutely perfect space. Love it! 😍

[@EbonyBomani]

Love their space! Her spirit and energy are captivating!

[@thearchanatk]

Beautiful place, beautiful people, it was so soothing to hear her talk!

[@ssssssssss13]

what a beautiful apartment and beautiful couple! their energy is amazing

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

You could not have chosen a better winner. They are walking breathing inspiration!

[@GardenerPhyl]

I love the energy of this space. It’s a perfect combination of function and design.

[@natashaprescottregis2915]

Love their ❤for life and weirdly satisfying beautiful home.

[@dianamitchell57]

I have watched this video three times already. Each time I see something else to love. Thank you for posting it because it has helped me to see some new possibilities for my own space.

[@twentyfirst1499]

i like their energy as a couple and as individuals. seem happy and fulfilled with their home and with life in general. i love these AT videos. way more than just about the space. i don't know how you do it...but I'm here for it

[@such_a_delight9748]

I watched the whole video with my mouth open. I loved everything about it. I used to live in Oakland and there are some incredible homes and apartments in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco. I loved the garden and the climbing vines on the building. I loved the way she imagined the space when she first saw it. I loved what they did with all the rooms and how they solved their space problems. I love the deck with the BBQ grill. I loved the pantry. I loved the colors they chose for the rooms. And..she has my name 🙂🙂 You get an A+!!

[@sayeetakke9216]

These guys are so cute and loved their story.Her energy is full of life

[@RiniDutt]

What a heartwarming couple and video. And that house is so beautiful. I wish, there was a more detailed home tour.

[@pippylunalove]

Normally I like a separate kitchen but I absolutely adore what she has done. It works so well.

[@ayanomar1408]

ah both give off such a beautiful energy, they turned the space to a beautiful space❤️

[@sophien5416]

Awww this couple is so lovely. I wish my husband spoke about me like this. Michelle is very talented!

[@shivanimahajan965]

I want to live in this home!!! It's perfect!! So green and warm and copy!!

[@brittanylafaye]

I think it's really nice they wash their clothes by a outside type of wash way😊 so sweet 🎉

[@marymary4093]

I love the short & snappy filming of this video. You catch glimpses of so many interesting things and remain interested. Other tour guides pause at every tiny common thing, eg.,"this is a glass holder which stores my toothpaste and that tube labelled toothpaste is my toothpaste which I use to brush my teeth".

[@graceaxisa4213]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! All of the elements that make a house a home are here: personal collections, books, items collected over many years, vibrancy, points of interest and a couple who clearly adore each other! Thank you for allowing us to peek into your amazing home and to share a special moment with you. Stay safe and healthy everyone!

[@sussexgirl8766]

I’m in love with this apartment, the layout the light and openness. Love the honeysuckle and wow....just everything. Thank you for showing us your beautiful home 💕

[@NuJB8]

I feel her energy. I love that. Love your apartment too. Inspire me a lot. Thank you and thank you.

[@nancyleecarlotti1129]

What a beautiful space you live in, both indoor and out. Your garden took my breath away it was gorgeous and and provides nourishment too ! You are a lovely couple too.

[@lindseycartes8756]

you guys are space geniuses

[@madisonhewish]

this was exactly what I needed. so heartwarming

[@whereangelsfeartotread]

genuine happiness I can see in this couple. My biggest blessing to you. Your living space is unpretentiously gorgeous🥰

[@shahanerenuka29]

One of the best apartments I’ve ever seen. I could live here😊❤️ the patio adjoining the bedroom is a dream come true

[@GraceCanadaful]

I like to watch all channels about designing smaller spaces, and I never came across a Home more beautiful and smartly organized than this one. I come back to watch it over and over again...

[@kathiehill9500]

amazing space, I love that you have Australian Native Plants in your garden!

[@ShyShySchullie]

Love this - love her. Thank you for including someone who is a gardener and showcasing that space as well.

[@TriNguyen-ri5fh]

I love her personality and outlook on life. 💚

[@gloriamaggs5453]

Absolutely the very best small space I've ever seen! Nothing looks crowded, or awkward.....perfect, just perfect! Thanks for sharing. G.

[@sharhas4181]

What a beautiful space. I can only imagine what a peaceful feeling it brings you both. Thank you for sharing your home with us 💕🦋

[@joanntukes5878]

Oh this is one of my fav videos. Their living space is adorable. I would love for her to come and do my garden 🌱. I enjoyed this, wish it were longer

[@rwight3611]

That was amazing. You are such a talent. However one suggestion. In the pantry you have glass jars which are great for storage, except you live in California (earthquake country). Have you thought about mounting a strip of wood a bit higher on the shelf so in case of a quake you won't have tons of broken glass on the floor. Been there done that! You have a beautiful home.

[@jamielipps6000]

Your joy and enthusiasm (and your partner’s) are contagious! What a beautiful space you two have made. I live in New York City so I’m pretty adept at squeezing the most out of small spaces-but this video is a master class. Thanks for sharing guys, and best from here!

[@FlowerLadyLorraine]

Cute couple, wonderful place they have created. ~ FlowerLady

[@chadmajor6564]

Plus (?) square feet of covered patio space. Nice.

[@christinatai2933]

This is a very clever, comfortable, humble and beautiful remodel. Congratulations!

[@sarahjames8658]

Oh my goodness! This is my favorite one so far. What a lovely home and couple! They seem so sweet.

[@96mani96]

Her energy is so bright I love it

[@KdonnaC]

LOVE! It's so well laid out that it doesn't even seem small.