A Family of Five’s 600 Square Foot Apartment | House Tours

[@apartmenttherapy]

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[@l.a.3479]

No thanks. I've seen enough.

[@sophieartmusic]

As a child I grew up in a 1 bedroom apt in Brooklyn, NY, family of 6. It was fun and I had an amazing childhood. ☺️❤️👍

[@glassgloss]

But how did you study?

[@simonboulanger7335]

@@glassgloss NYC has a lot of public spaces you can go to by foot.

[@KarynaNationArt]

That’s how it was in the good old days too 😊

[@babynieve9612]

Aww ❤😊

[@krissyhall2838]

My auntie lives in a 1 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn....So cozy and love it we all just hang out together and eat and watch tv.

[@ninab0rhan]

Love how they manage to store soooo many books despite the size of the house being quite tiny. Very very very cosy and family friendly spaces! Very inspirational.

[@l.a.3479]

Not "cozy" or "inspirational"

[@clarity8]

It’s dangerous, having those heavy shelves hanging over the sofa.

[@adamlasry5225]

The love shown in this family is pure joy. The kids are happy. They need love. They don’t care about a large house. Spending time with loved ones is the name of the game ❤

[@lissamk3990]

From someone who has raised small children in a smaller than usual (for the US, that is) space, I will say that hands down, the most challenging part was that children can be "stuff" magnets. Especially if they are attending any sort of school outside the home---papers and crafts and birthday party loot on top of gifts from friends & family, etc. They can easily accumulate not just more than they need, but more than they will even use, wear, or look at. We'd regularly sift through all of that & pass some along in order to keep it manageable.

[@micheleatlilacsrust5785]

For someone who grew up in a world where people turned normal sized homes into "Mcmansions" to add rooms they never wanted to use, it is refreshing to see people embrace the antithesis of that. And the city is chock full of activities for kids so they can enjoy their neighborhood as well. For this season of their lives they are making it work. Good for them.

[@hang1iderswing]

It's not really a choice in NY for most of us, it's sadly a necessary consequences of the insane run of rent increases. An adequately sized apartment for this family is likely far out of reach for them financially, so they are making the best of a bad situation.

[@Deci_Bella]

@@hang1iderswing Agreed, this is not by choice.

[@francescadesmond8846]

@@hang1iderswing Maybe they can just live smaller than most. There is this tiny home movement going on. Not everyone wants bigger & better like you. Stop assuming because you are unable to do something it cannot be done.

[@francescadesmond8846]

@@Deci_Bella Another know it all who actually knows nothing. You have no idea what this family chooses to do so stop acting like you do. If ir makes you feel inadequate, that is your issue. Stop projecting.

[@Deci_Bella]

@@francescadesmond8846 But you mean *you* know? Your response is just dripping with irony.

[@gpooh55x]

your children are lucky to have you as parents, the love and warm, attention, are invaluable to children!!

[@Londa.G]

This is more than just an apartment it's a beautiful oasis of love and family.

[@patriciagriffith7402]

Absolutely 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@user-yb6tk1ru6x]

🙄 😏

[@patriciagriffith7402]

@@user-yb6tk1ru6x I liked it😅

[@user-yb6tk1ru6x]

@@patriciagriffith7402 so corny 🌽

[@kikinorthington680]

It’s White privilege right ??

[@houwenstraus]

Kudos to these parents for having three kids and doing such a fabulous job arranging their lives as a family so beautifully.

[@danim.2717]

I love small spaces, and I give major props to anyone who can raise a family temporarily or permanently in a smaller space and make the best of it. The space is very lovely, clean, fresh, and brings everyone together. I live in a studio here in TX and I'm starting to see more families with little ones under 5 moving in my building. Great Job!

[@aeolia80]

sitting here in Europe: "our easy-bake oven, teeny-tiny appliances", what!! hahaha, that's average size here in Europe, lol

[@olbird7647]

Yep, I was thinking the same. I've never had anything bigger in the UK, including when I grew up in a family of 6! 😁

[@jessicalynnstrom]

@@olbird7647 how did y’all put that many ppl in so small a space?!

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

@@jessicalynnstrom you just make it work, no biggie! Also we prioritise outdoors space and don’t spend all our time in our houses, it’s important to get out and explore the city and let your kids do that too. Then your home can be a cosy retreat at the end of the day.

[@WhatIsHasValue]

I lived in a 300sq ft studio with my three kids ages 2-9, after we became homeless… and I loved it. It forces you to get super creative and everything stays clean because each new activity (eating, cooking, working, playing, sleeping) requires clean-up before moving on to the next activity. 600sq ft looks like a breeze… And right across from the park? Say less!

[@pmwyy]

Their apartment is beautiful but I can’t imagine fitting 2 adults and 3 little kids into this tiny of a space. I feel like this is the cleaned-up, beautified, Instagram version of their lives.

[@jenninva1]

Totally. This place can't look like this most of the time. Plus, they'll need a bigger place soon when they get bigger.

[@googultrollacct7784]

Of course it is. That is a disaster. Food in that shag rug. Kids banging their head onto the table trying to run around. No place to put the 1,000 kids shoes coats mittens etc.

[@arcticgoddess]

White couches with toddlers?! Where are the fabric wraps kept?

[@12342087]

Maybe, but for me living in a small space makes me keep things tidy because man if not the walls close in fast!

[@cynthiac2558]

At the end he said things get untidy

[@jessieladomi1477]

What a cute family. Loved this one from Apt. Therapy. Well kept apartment. Organized, clean, minimalist but very nice decor. As a mom with 3 kids, she is doing a great job of keeping it all together. Beautiful

[@swicheroo1]

Looks cute. Very clean and serene. Sounds like he may be in graduate or professional school and wanted to be a young Daddy. So they're making it happen and making it work. The fact that they have a view and a large greenspace is crucial. I grew up in a family of 10 in a house that was just three bedrooms. So, I know that life. They'll probably move onwards and upwards after his schooling is over!

[@stuffykong]

Yeah, my guess is he is getting his MBA at one of the two schools in NYC. They probably have the bulk of their things in storage in CA.

[@katies6103]

@@stuffykong Most likely Columbia Business School because the view out the window is of Riverside Park

[@nofurtherwest3474]

Hey can I ask for advice. I have my kid but only 1 bedroom. But my place is about 700 sf. Should I try to divide the bedroom to appear as two bedrooms so he can have his own space? Or I could just sleep on the coach lol, which I actually don't mind as it's big.

[@777Pattie]

​@@nofurtherwest3474either option sounds great 💕. If you have an IKEA near you & a friend who's good with attaching those wire tension curtain rods on ceiling or high up on walls with their long curtains or curtain panels as a room divider would be great. Or perhaps 2 similar sized dressers with a thin light weight (wicker?) room divider wedged in between (maybe taped or screwed to the back of a dresser would be cute. Or I'm guessing since you thought about it you probably already have some cute ideas 💡. Happy decorating🎉

[@l.a.3479]

​@@nofurtherwest3474Move to a 2-bedroom.

[@janarthanivijayanathan3370]

The girls are just too adorable. You’ve done an amazing job with your space x

[@veliciahiley7652]

When I looked at this space, I could not tell that three children lived in this space. Very carefully curated with the things they really loved and needed. And the amount of light that comes in is key , giving light and flow to the beautiful space. Nicely furnished .

[@alexnovakcz]

What an interesting cultural experience to read these comments. People are amazed by the organizing skills of the family. 70% families in big cities of Europe live exactly like that. We just don’t have space for big houses. Thank you for the video

[@lql1094]

I'm not amazed or even impressed by a lack of practical space. I would have PASSED on this HALLWAY of an apartment, ESPECIALLY with THREE KIDS! 🙄🙄🙄

[@margaretgreene1929]

Post war England also. We only had two children in our family and I was lucky to have my own bedroom

[@mercygrrl]

@@margaretgreene1929 I remember watching the 1959 Truffaut film 400 Blows & seeing how the boy Antoine slept in a makeshift bed in the narrow front hallway. Twas certainly a lot more grim than the clever Left Bank dormer studio Gene Kelly had in An American in Paris.😏

[@tomd1434]

@@lql1094 Damn you sound miserable. If they’re okay and happy with it then why put their home down and call it a hallway? Cmon do better

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

This may not work long term BUT I think it's amazing what a family can make work when trying to live in a certain location. Some people due to work opportunities can't afford to live in a big space, so this is just another way families are making it work without letting the hard housing market get to them. This gives me hope for living in San Francisco with my family🤗

[@Gromobran]

Not work for a long term? You obviously never lived in Europe. It is perfectly normal to live like this. In big cities. In country side you can afford big house but in the city no way, most of the working people can’t. Big houses and rooms for everything is American invention :-)

[@thaurbanhomemaker]

This is pretty normal for regular ppl

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

@@Gromobran ☺yeah that's true I forgot about that. 🇺🇸 problems.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

@@thaurbanhomemaker 358sq foot for a family of 3 for $3,200 a month is what where paying.

[@BittahHunnie]

I agree it works because the girls are small. I doubt that this will work when they are teenage or even preteens. But they have some years yet 😊.

[@bambinalwmbsb3045]

in my family we was ten and lived in one room living, kitchen dining room. and 2 bedrooms we grow up all in that place. Is not ideal, but we make the best memories.

[@cherieannese1132]

That was soooo good to see how a "large (for New York) makes a small space work!!! What a lovely apartment with those windows and the park! They have turned it in to a beautiful and functional hone. Id love to see more families choosing (or needing) to live in small apartments and how they have made lovely and functional spaces.

[@denises9426]

Love his comments at the end. So true. 🥰❤️

[@ShellyBomb]

Oh my gosh - this *couple is amazing ... that's a lot re two adults & 3 young kids in a 600 sq ft apartment ~ 😊 !!! *extremely calm / very patient parents 🥰

[@lindagarrido4353]

Love that the kids' room is full of books and not toys.

[@maryopel8305]

Beautiful home. I raised boys and they needed their outdoor space. We live in rural Midwest and now are empty nesters. Grandchildren love it out here now. I love how close you all are. We are too.

[@KAM173]

This was one of the cutest tours yet!!

[@lalahaha5313]

The kids don't know they live in such a small space. But they do know it's filled with love!!!!

[@ThrivingNotDying]

I'm impressed! 5 people in 600 sq ft is not easy and this looks effortless. The neutral palate was a good idea. Love it!

[@deekydan]

They did an amazing job of maximizing the space and decorating. It looks way bigger than 600 sq ft. I love it.

[@l.a.3479]

It doesn't look "way bigger." It looks very small.

[@deekydan]

@@l.a.3479 to YOU.

[@missadventure3397]

The dad’s comment at the end was the most realistic, as he wasn’t fluffing up anything like the mom did throughout the video.

[@jangjangpeebo703]

throughout the ENTIRE video. i was wondering if she'd ever let him speak my goodness lol

[@river8760]

Agree!

[@auroratorres7873]

They have done a spectacular job of utilizing all the space in the apartment. They look like very caring and loving parents. I wish them much luck with their apartment and bringing up their precious children.

[@lillydee5978]

I couldn't deal with that tiny kitchen even if I lived alone much less with 3 toddlers! I agree this is the cleaned up version of their lives.

[@RSG76-k6p]

(1) Depending on how long they stay in this apartment, they have room for a third bunk, which would open up more floor space in the kids’ room. (2) The neutral color pallet was a smart choice. It provides calm in a bustling small space. (3) Is there a way to child-proof the corners of the Floyd bed? (4) I love seeing examples of people making small spaces work for them. This couple did a great job at turning a tight space into a home.

[@knoweverythingsokay]

We have the Floyd bed and it is currently not child-proofed. It’s actually pretty well designed and not sharp. If you had a younger baby, I think some foam tape could do the job.

[@robine6337]

I love that the kids share a bedroom. It’s comforting to them, and will give them memories of silly chats, pranks, and tons of fun. I don’t understand the everyone having their own room trend

[@kristen7623]

My sister and I had our our rooms but had “sleepovers” in each others room every night

[@Aster_Risk]

People are individuals and some don't like sharing. It's not actually difficult to understand.

[@Deci_Bella]

There's sharing a bedroom, and then there is being horribly cramped. You can barely even get through between those beds.

[@Deci_Bella]

@QueenShay2022 Lol, that's rich 😄

[@rachelb7215]

Dad got a few words in at the end sheesh lol

[@lalat5649]

looks so cosy

[@deannaLbeasley]

Seems way bigger than 600 sq ft. Love it!

[@suehart919]

Very well thought out. Lovely. Love is what makes a home, not space. We miss the studio apartment my 3 kids & I lived in. It was a cozy home.

[@Moving_Forward247]

So beautiful! You know we lived with two young kids in a extended stay hotel for awhile. And I have a lot of fond memories of that time. Different stages bring different needs and small spaces make it hard to host guests, work from home, homeschool while someone is working from home etc so I am not trying to romanticize small space living But it is great to see such a beautiful small functional space It is really pretty

[@Gracielooks]

Easy bake oven, hehe, it’s so cute to me coz that’s the kind of oven we had growing up in a family of 8 and now in my family of 4.

[@Kat-m7i]

congrats! im one person living in 650 sq meters and couldnt imagine sharing this space with someone else without feeling cramped, but somehow you make it work with 3 kids!

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

The honesty of the father at the end 😅😅😅😅😅🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 RESPECT...He's never seen it that clean before 😅😅😅😅💞 props to the mum for the cleaning job SOLID WOW Could have been a magazine shoot.

[@goodgrief888]

I love how the cars out of the window are moving backwards at 2:42 😂

[@threemusketeers4109]

Super sweet! Lovely, lovely space and family.

[@nickoletcampbell4657]

Taking away the dish holder, seeing that it's empty, would free up a lot more space. There are foldable dish drainers where once your dishes are dry you put them away and you fold up the dish drainer and you put that away. It's only really needed to dry the dishes. Much more counter space that way. Also, getting rid of that lamp and opt'n for under cabinet lighting would *free up that space* and give you the same esthetic if not better.

[@googultrollacct7784]

They literally have no spot for it. I'm sure every cabinet is full to the brim. When you have 3 kids you have endless dishes anyway.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

They could also remove or relocate some of the decorative toys in the bedroom then put the crib on the same wall with the bunk beds. Would make it so much easier to play in there without the crib sticking out. Also, praying that the bookcase is fixed to the wall so is not a tipping hazard..

[@kayelle8005]

The master bedroom is a beautiful oasis. Lovely family.

[@lauramason5667]

I live alone in an almost 600 square-foot alcove studio that I own in Manhattan. They look so happy and beautiful and I can’t believe they make the space work. I think the windows really make a difference. Condition they seem like really really lovely people. I wouldn’t mind seeing a little more color but that’s my own take.

[@stayfaithful3358]

8:49 I appreciate this other perspective. Your home looks very cute, but I know how challenging living in a small apartment (my husband, teen, and I live in an 890 sq ft home with one bathroom) can be. Thank you for sharing!

[@dianebaker5243]

Thank you lovely family for showing us around your beautiful home.I love the couch looks so comfortable. 👍🥰

[@ashleyike241]

It really takes two I’m starting to see. The design and aesthetic is gentle” first time I seen a space and used that word to describe it.

[@maddscientist3170]

this place is soooooo NYC.........Congrats & Good Luck

[@hersheysfloyd]

Surprisingly comfortable. They make it look so easy to do. October 2022

[@donna-mareewood7131]

Warm and inviting family home. Great job

[@heatherspencer8931]

This was a beautiful apartment tour. My 19 yr old daughter and I live in a 649 sq ft place and I was looking for inspirational videos online. So many videos have much larger spaces so it's discouraging when you are trying to figure out what to do with a space like ours. This space is beautiful and feels like it's full of love ❤. Thank you for sharing

[@heyandhellolife]

Bravo to them. Cause I would never! Me: sitting on the sofa in my 800 square-foot apartment & single. 👀

[@RMMomma4Eva]

Me in 850 and trying to figure out how they fit 2 bedrooms here.. 👀😅

[@robinjones1955]

Such a pretty apartment! What a great use of space.. and wow, they have so many 📚

[@Sublimebutterflyy]

I love their tiny apartment and I’m sure it was what made sense for them❤ blessings to them.

[@gailvanderwalde4814]

Beautiful space While the children are young it really works. You have great taste and for NY it’s a little gem. Congratulations. 👏👏👏👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️😊

[@THEBGCOLLECTIVE]

Love the reality of this video. thanks for sharing

[@Globug_R]

Sooo good! This shows how little we really need on a day to day basis and that a lot of the furniture etc we own are just for show.

[@carolann1320]

Bless you. Great use of mirrors to make your home appear bigger.

[@sha_na2902]

More than the space, the family is beautiful!

[@blackcoffee.]

This is the best one I've seen in a while! Thank you!!!

[@appleopps4540]

I love their home! I’ve said it for years, just because you have a large family, does not need you need a large home. ❤

[@l.a.3479]

*mean

[@southengirl1]

Lovely and beautiful family and the apartment is a very nice home! Thank you for sharing you family’s home with us. Peace and blessings🙏🏾

[@roselynbalce1319]

You’re so blessed! You have a healthy beautiful family; you have EVERYTHING!💕

[@carlosruiz184]

Location, location, location!!! The apartment is very small but has the park just in front!! That is fantastic for the kids, out all day and come in to sleep, this is what we did in Spain, out all day playing, that is the way to grow up!

[@sandilendlovu8584]

Happy family, Happy home😍

[@cathyray3861]

Decorated beautifully. Didn't see a washer and dryer...couldn't do this with 3 kids. Good for ya'll

[@choosetoshine2610]

Beautifully designed! Well done..😊

[@amazonkee74]

Great use of spac3 and lovely decorating. Very simple and cute.

[@-wilson5908]

Beautiful apartment in an amazing spot... She did such a fabulous job keeping it all simple and peaceful.... on the Upper West Side right on the park, this apartment is probably 7k per month

[@AM-ou1wt]

A huge home with four people is not always serene when there is violence and/or other abuse in the home. The love, care and attention to fostering the mental and physical health of all inhabitants of a space makes a house a home no matter the size.

[@thexxit]

Their home is beautiful! I think it serves for now, but as the children get older they will likely expand, but this is a great way to live within your means and close to work/school in the early years! One thing about a small space with a lot of people is that you have to clean every single day. You can't skip a day because even just a bit of clutter can make a small space look messy! Her husband said it right - it's not going to always be pretty. As long as you're happy with not sweating the small stuff, it can work!

[@snowwhite-jt9cj]

✨Feeling foggy try to get some ideas for small space......inspired lot💛love the green plant 🌱

[@elena_a-2023]

Brilliant use of space. I love how serene and wonderful this feels!

[@l.a.3479]

Doesn't feel "serene" at all

[@lalerej4570]

I'm mother of 3 girls, also. (Mine where born in 97, 98 and 2000.) I like how this family made her apartment a home!!! Well done 🌞. And I love the lot of books their girls growing up with. Greetings from Germany 👋

[@Elhastezy888]

Lived in a wonderful little apt in San Francisco for a decade, only 530 sq ft. Built in 1921. same tiny stove (worked perfectly, even a whole turkey) learned the exact same tricks via necessity, spices on magnet wall mount, hanging pot rack, use all the high ceiling space/storage, color pallete is very important, brought furniture-got rid of it & thrift shopped w/measurements, etc etc👍🏻ALL exceptional tips💓

[@annhans3535]

This is amazing and looks and feels like a huge house. I love the way you curated everything. YOu guys have a great design sense and organizational skills. And less crap that creates clutter. Your family looks so happy. God bless and keep you all well.

[@l.a.3479]

It doesn't look or feel like a "huge house." Maybe you need glasses.

[@annhans3535]

@@l.a.3479 maybe you need some rose colored ones.🤣

[@sandradonovan5991]

what a great job!! Beautiful home. Good on this couple for making the best of things. You can manage. You just need to be creative. Love it!!

[@audeysmith6675]

Just Fabolous !! And those sweet children I could definitely visit for a cup of coffee. You guys are special stay blessed I enjoyed your video immensely 💞

[@bonniepwtf]

Amazing job making it beautiful without it looking cluttered.

[@MissKofAZ]

Such a cute video of a cute family and apartment. You have to really like your mate and your children to be in such close quarters lol

[@SoraiaDognini]

I loved it! And they are so adorable together!😍

[@CreativeMedicine7]

We are a family of 7…the space feels like home. It’s never about size…it’s about love and memories

[@margaretgreene1929]

This place is indeed amazing. It looks so clean and uncluttered, and this lovely family knows that kids do not need piles of plastic toys. The one thing I find very odd is no curtains or blinds in the bedroom! I am aware that Americans do not necessarily have curtains and you have bathrooms with clear glass in the windows (I am British and buttoned up!) What about light at night or more important privacy in the bedroom? If you know what I mean. Best wishes

[@michelemurphy3541]

Very very pretty! Your space looks beautiful and very family! Excellent!

[@Labyrinth22]

Beautiful home and great use of space. However, all of those books over their heads on the couch was giving me the sweats.

[@sunkissedcali3250]

you've done a wonderful job, looks like everything you need without looking cramped. Good job

[@johnmariaburns629]

I love this! Your children will grow up to be close and respect others space. I really enjoyed this!

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

What a inspiring Couple to show the World that a Family CAN live in a small space! Hats off to them!! They have created all those extra Storage Bonuses that work well for their needs! 👏. My husband and I are moving into a Studio Apartment of 400 sq feet. We are SO EXCITED!!!! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@l.a.3479]

*an

[@l.a.3479]

Unless you're currently homeless, then moving into a studio apartment is far from exciting.

[@PVVid]

This is so pretty!! Great use of space. I love that bookshelf and books. Wow just noticed the mounted lamp on the desk in the bedroom! Such a good idea to free up space on the small desk

[@diasnovitawuri1939]

Cute names for the kids! Beatles fan, I assume? Also what a clever use of space!

[@hsmd4533]

The names Lennon and James are silly. Using James as a girl’s name is copied from Blake Lively, so that feels a bit wanna-be-ish. Very sweet family though.

[@karenjohnson6667]

What a beautiful family and lovely space that lives a lot larger than only 600 square feet. I couldn't imagine that there was a second bedroom when I saw the square footage, but it's a great space for the three little ones for a while. And what a well-organized, functional, stylish family home.

[@tricianita2388]

Love all of the books.

[@Mslavishlife11]

I love your beautiful apartment! I love your ESV Study Bible😊, I have the same one!

[@mzgood777]

Oh I loved the ending 🥰

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

Nice space, with some good ideas. Totally agree with building "up" - and things look nicer than everything at a low level. Personally, I would not use a glass, frameless, and therefore very breakable, mirror, with toddlers, for safety reasons for the kids. Nor would I use jute for the girls’ room, and no, as someone with jute rugs, they are not comfortable. Our cats won’t even walk on our jute rugs. Storing books with the spines hidden, and pages facing outwards makes it look like this valued form (color) instead of function (ability to see which book it is). That would be my only piece of advice - sometimes it’s ok for something to not "look" the way you would have chosen it to, if a less "pretty" way functions better for day to day living.

[@PossumLady8262]

Totally in agreement with you on the leaning frameless mirror. With little ones running about…it’s an accident in waiting.

[@trishburns7004]

Beautiful! Very encouraging because you managed to fit a family of five (which includes three small babies) into a small space and yet cozy, warm and lovely. Thank you for letting us see your home🏡

[@californiapattycakes4417]

Wow, they got creative & are making the space work for them. Great job!! 👏👏👏❤️