A Storage Solution for Small Homes

[@cadetcuddles]

I like what you said - “Many people’s tendency is to buy homes that are larger and find nice looking pieces to fill the empty spaces.”

[@Bobochee]

Fill the spaces with what? Mostly with pieces that give them confort so...

[@cadetcuddles]

Hamza Jamal Yes it is 👍🏻

[@cadetcuddles]

Lisette G.M I think some people fill the empty spaces in their big homes with nice pieces such as decor (without functionality). Some people want to live a minimalist lifestyle and some don’t and that’s fine 👌🏻 I just happen to appreciate what was said in the video.

[@Bobochee]

@@cadetcuddles Yes Debra that's right some people decide to live minimalistic and that's almost an art 😅 especially if you have a big family or just children.

[@damienomen68]

Dust collectors, says my Aunt.

[@lannlambert]

The explanation about 2x4s with the animation is something I never knew I needed.

[@syafiqahazmin4777]

future video idea : 1. interview your wife (who i assume is not a minimalist) on how she copes with living small. because i do really want to know her perspective on living tiny :) 2. things you hate when living tiny 3. cons on living tiny btw, i do really love your videos and your tiny home. i like the fact that you didnt renovate the house and keep it very simple and very cost effective. most videos on tiny homes, they cost alot to build. very glad that you made this channel and share it with everyone! sent my regards to your lovely wife xx

[@DanielTitchener]

I'll definitely add those to the list! Glad you're enjoying the videos Syafiqah! Nisha says hi! 😃

[@fitrianhidayat]

@@DanielTitchener she's lucky that you're creative and understanding. I predict a lot of couples will have relationship problems or even break up after this virus leave

[@villa_fan8882]

@@fitrianhidayat not sure about that. I think it might have made people closer. Maybe I am just a glass half full kinda person! As much as I think the whole Covid situation has had a negative impact on lots of peoples mental health. I think it will also have forced people to spend more time with the family which we wouldn’t have been able to do under normal circumstances.

[@fitrianhidayat]

@@villa_fan8882 forcing people to spend more time together with their spouses is the exact reason why I thought lots of them will break up, lol

[@villa_fan8882]

@@fitrianhidayat 😂 I must be lucky and found a good one, mate! Either that or the gaffe tape over her mouth has really helped the last 2 years! 😬

[@dekaaizer2550]

Dude the quality is of the videos is through the roof. Pure amazing this. Keep on grinding, and remember growth to effor ratio isn't linear.

[@DanielTitchener]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rosieposy8]

Love this idea but wish you would have shown us more video footage of the finished product

[@peterpiper5300]

agree

[@cyrilbouche]

Agree

[@genkiferal7178]

true, but his idea isn't a great one, because humans sweat about a fluid ounce of water every night and his idea neither allows the bed to breathe (air out) or allows the clothes good aeration. Clothes are best in coated-wire or other baskets or spaced out a bit. I purposely open all of my closet doors at night when I sleep and before I leave home to get better air flow to them. I also have smaller fabric items in those letter trays people keep donating to thrift stores when they digitize their supplies. In super-heated buildings such as high-rises or those using wood stoves, humidity may not be a problem, but in 70% of homes/apartments, it should always be considered - especially if you live in either a basement apartment or down south.

[@mockturtle1402]

@@genkiferal7178 This bed is more breathable than the typical UK divan bed. It's open on 2 sides, and has the slats. There will be no buildup of dampness as long as the room is ventilated.

[@nicksims2827]

@@genkiferal7178 But if you open all the closet doors, don’t the monsters get out…?

[@anthonycbrown1952]

I've see some apartments look upward and leverage their ceiling space to keep less used items on a pulley mechanism. You have strategically used every bit of floor space in your home but maintained an open feeling. That alone is a triumph!!! 👍🏼

[@DanielTitchener]

Thank you Anthony!! 🙏🏼

[@susanstewart1402]

The artist Emily Carr used to do this at her home so that she could have a proper studio. Also, she didn't much like visitors interrupting her and having the comfy seating at ceiling level dissuaded them from popping by.

[@SurestHope]

@@susanstewart1402 where I can see her studio?

[@susanstewart1402]

@@SurestHope It was in Victoria, BC, Canada but I think her house no longer exists. I saw photos in an art exhibition years ago. She had an "odd" personality and was happiest alone, working on her art. She had a small camper van and went into the old-growth forest for weeks at a time. Her art is wonderful but is a curator's nightmare because she often used oil paints, thinned with gasoline, on low quality thin paper. The pieces are very fragile.

[@katetsubata]

Again, this is pure gold. I love the idea of making the furniture fit the need, rather than buying furniture and squeezing your life around it.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Another excellent source for storage in a small space is on the wall above the door thru which you enter a room. In the bedroom shown here, a 10" or 12" deep shelf is mounted high enough to clear the door frame and it runs from wall to wall, allowing for very accessible "attic space". Hobby and craft items can be stored in decorative boxes along with out of season clothing or the oversized bowls that only see usage at the holidays. Sometimes there is also space this high at the end of a hallway. By using the space above the entry door, the room stays more visually spacious as you enter.

[@OxsanaAriadneValentina]

Great idea!

[@FernandoHernandez-jw4yy]

Thank you SO MUCH for the idea of building a bed out of Malm dressers. We changed the idea a little bit as my bedroom as slighly bigger than the one you build the bed for. My Malm bed is only attached to the wall at the head end and consists of three Malm dressers. There is just enough space on both sides to fully open the drawers. That way I have even more storage room! I also put a slatted frame on top of the whole thing to make it more comfy. My girlefriend is 6" and I am 6"2 so getting in bed is absolutely no problem. This idea improved my life a lot! I went from being annoyed by my smallbedroom and all the mess from the furniture there being stuffed with clothes to being totally happy with it. Three Malm dresser plus my old Pax wardrobe are enough to store all clothes and accessoires in my appartment.

[@ДанилВолошин-ь5ц]

and could ask, how the bed holds until now?

[@beacreates4370]

TIP: Think like a college student. We gotta fit all our crap into a very tiny space. Bed risers are a game changer. They might not be the most attractive thing in the world but they allow for so much storage.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

I was thinking along the same line: why not just have a bed that's high enough that things can be stored underneath? Just slide them in and out of place.

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I agree. In our tiny home my husband built the bed frame so we purposefully made the height opening under the bed to fit the trunks of storage we were planning to use. Cheaper and easier! This also gives us much more options for future storage of different sized items.

[@blackfish86]

Literally don't understand why every bed base isn't made for storage.

[@pingteo6104]

@@andrewbrendan1579 Because aesthetics.

[@elisabetk2595]

@@andrewbrendan1579 Dresser drawers are WAY more convenient for daily use. His solution fits their storage needs perfectly: fairly inaccessible storage for suitcases, which are only needed a few times a year, and easy daily storage for clothing. It's hard to live with only pull-out under bed storage and no dresser (I did that for awhile). You end up just leaving things out lying around, in laundry baskets, on your desk... Drawers make life easier and neater.

[@yellit1975]

Can't say that I agree with you in that having 102 items of clothing makes you a maxmilist. It's about what I have and that seems about right for dealing with the variable UK weather. I really admire your vision in being able to think about how you were going to use the space and come up with workable solutions. I very much doubt that I would have been able to.

[@marnenotmarnie259]

yeah that bugged me a little lol. taking into account every type of clothing someone would need for their weather and what they do for work, that's not bad at all

[@scarletamazon3455]

@@marnenotmarnie259 Plus the "women and all their clothes, right?" thing feels juuust a tad.... Women *have* to have a variety of clothes for different occasions, while men can get away with a much simpler staple pieces, and aren't expected to look just the right level of professional vs personal, party and functional. And yes, the variable weather definitely requires seasonal wardrobe changes.

[@Lysana7]

would loved to have seen the completely finished bed, not only the dressers and the frame, but a few more shots with the mattress and bedding on top... :)

[@aaronyong954]

He didn't put it in because it looks like shit, and there's no room to take a good shot

[@incogneshwari]

yeah ikr? after half the video, he begins talking about the bed and by the time u reach te end u realize there isnt a single full shot of this mindblowing bed that he created

[@pinoglez1330]

He made a video about it

[@esoesjeff]

@@pinoglez1330 where is it?

[@sudarg5005]

Daniel, this is incredible man. As a fellow designer I applaud this level of thought about user needs, context, environmental factors, cost etc. The design of the bed frame is brilliant. Instantly subscribed. Loving your videos my friend.

[@ImperfectionistGaming]

2 days ago i took down my bed from a diy i had done with 3 kallax. I had spent 2 years with my bed like that and always thought it was amazing. However, now that the bed is back down to regular height, i feel like my room is so much bigger and airier! You had mentioned in one of your other videos that high furniture actually makes a room feel alot smaller than it really is and 100% thats true. Don't put your bed at a height unless it's absolutely necessary

[@alohaleslie9407]

Aloha Daniel! I feel for you. LOL My studio/mother-in-law is 300 sq. feet. No separate bedroom. Everything in one space. Very tiny kitchen and bathroom. So I've had to be very creative and really think outside the box to make everything work. It's been a daunting experience, but oh so gratifying and FUN! It's amazing how very little we need to be happy but still create a living space that soothes the senses and is practical. Thanks so much!

[@electric-fire21]

This is awesome! Another option to consider is a Japanese shikibuton. They are futons that you can put on the floor to sleep, and then roll up and put them away during the day. The idea is that you only use the futon for sleeping 1/3 of the time, so why should it take up over half of your living space? It'd be interesting to see what you could do with something like this!

[@albertheijnpindakaas]

I used to sleep on matresses lying on the floor. When I finally got a bed it felt so luxerious to get in this cute looking bedroom at night. A matress on the floor kinda feels like your sleeping in a shed. (Which is a shame cause I still prefer the sleeping part, especially when you sleep with someone else.)

[@Xelrog]

Thank you! For actually addressing the challenge that is small living. So many videos just show off highly customised and expensive solutions that are rarely transferable. But your solution are. Thank you.

[@TheFraeuleinGlitzer]

I have a bed like that and it’s amazing. I’ve had it for two years now and wouldn’t change it. one of the drawers is a step though with storage in it. Also, my bed frame rests on a big board which is secured by hinges so that I can open and close it easily to access the space underneath the mattress.

[@evelyn1805]

Was it custom built too?

[@SurestHope]

Is it comfortable to lie on? I have a back injury & worry that it might be too hard for me.

[@TheFraeuleinGlitzer]

@@evelyn1805 my brother is a carpenter. So he helped…mainly built…the bed.

[@TheFraeuleinGlitzer]

@@SurestHope I mean, highly depends on the mattress you get. I have one of the cheaper IKEA spring box mattresses and I think it‘s great. So, you can customize this bed with any mattress that’s most comfortable for your needs. I can imagine that if you do have back issues a higher bed could be beneficial. It’s easier to get in and out of, not a lot of bending and heaving oneself out of it required. So I guess that’s good. I’m using MALM dressers with 3 drawers. I suppose that may be to high for someone with back pain. But they do offer dressers with just 2 drawers. You probably have to measure and test which height is most comfortable for you. Just beware that the lower drawers are very low so if you’re suffering from back pain don’t store stuff in those you’ll be needing everyday. Hope that helps.

[@JonathanOgdenMusic]

This was so useful! I have almost the identical problem. Same room size, trying to figure out under-the-bed storage. I was just looking at storage beds the other day and didn't find any that really worked. At the moment I have two desks, with the bed sat on top of them, and I store things in the space underneath. But I love the idea of the dressers!

[@georgi9514]

For me under the bed is the #1 hide out place for relentless dust bunnies. Nothing can be stored there...

[@reneeacosta4420]

Genius! I live in a Studio.... And have been looking for a solution for years. You guys just upgraded my life.... I'm so grateful for you and Nish🤩

[@cheekykitten25]

We have a small house and what we’ve done is put under bed storage boxes under the beds. There’s about 3 under each bed so it holds all out extra “stuff” There’s also space for a suitcase. And we keep an extra suitcase on top of a wardrobe. Other wardrobes have storage boxes too with seasonal items which are less needed.

[@AndreKartsi]

When I lived in my previous flat so I made my float bed with three big Ikea shelfs (Kallax). I got big bed, big space under the bed for my stuff. I saved big space in my room. :)

[@imscanon]

I'd get dressers for the whole way round and put the ones on the wall facing inward. That way off-season clothes, keepsakes, holiday stuff, etc. can go in those drawers and if you have a gas strut lift on the bed, you lift it up, go under to the drawers and you have a ton of storage under there. It's a lil bit of a production to get to, but you wouldn't have to do it often and no space is wasted. I have a lot of suitcases, but I nest them together and those could go down the middle under the bed.

[@alisonburgess345]

See - there’s an architect’s mind. Brilliant.

[@TheImmorpheus]

Bruh even his wife isn’t a minimalist. I think I just found the English Matt D’Avella

[@Herfinnur]

Surely he isn't English?

[@NightWLKR1]

Herfinnur Árnafjall lmao he is

[@BillyLingard]

Was about to comment this myself 😂

[@floris4496]

@@NightWLKR1 Matt's language is English, but he's an American.

[@therealshard]

my thoughts exactly lol. even the facial hair and smile are almost identical

[@najwafaisal2330]

I bought a ready made bed which is basically wood screwed together and covered with thin fabric. When it get home I do feel like I could just made it by myself. Your ideas are awesome!

[@LilMissTeal]

I really loved that program you used in order to plan out your ideas 💡 for when your wife moves in. The video demonstrates to me that a woman can still have the things necessary to live a minimalistic life without sacrificing! Also, I really liked idea of storage under the bed, around the bed and using only space that is necessary, I found that very practical. Thank you for the amazing content! 👍🏼🙂

[@DanielTitchener]

SketchUp is an incredible free tool and it's super easy to learn! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😃

[@jimmyzhao2673]

Very thought provoking. I had never thought about what a space waster a bed is. The dresser drawer hack is intriguing.

[@KevinMaschke1]

Loved the video! Our flat is a bit smaller than yours (one room studio in east London with 236 usable sqf), so imagine how much we need to optimize! When we moved in, we did go for an Otoman bed (not too expensive with discount), because we needed more storage space. It's been a blessing so far! But I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your bed! It's such a great idea! I would maybe go for a double drawer instead of tripple, just to reduce the height a bit, and since you're building a sturcture for the mattress, maybe even add the hidraulic arms from an otoman bed into it, so you can easily raise the mattress and access the space below it. Saving this video and keeping the idea for the future! Loved it!

[@Eric-Tan]

I came across this video via KZbin’s suggestion and I’m hooked! Awesome practical tips on how to maximise space without breaking the bank. Defo coming back to see more. Keep making awesome videos Dan. You’re a legend!

[@ya-chandesu6340]

An architect living in the UK ! finally someone creating things and giving ideas for things I cxan replicate !! Thanks God !! And your videos and work ! :D

[@PG13SportsCards]

Thank you for this idea have been stressing trying to make space in our apartment for YEARS! I went from researching how to store away beddings to save space, too thankfully run across your video.

[@ijaen]

I designed something similar for our London flat but with 4 smaller Malm dressers so suitcases could fill the gaps between the dressers and only needed two slabs of plywood to go on top and act as a support for the mattress. Great job!

[@macsmiffy2197]

Very clever. I was thinking, try being 68 and waiting for a hip replacement, but even I could manage with the steps. Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@elviaparkes4902]

GREAT DESIGN! So how do you get the suitcases out from under the bed if it is custom build with drawers all around it? can you do a video of how it is now that you are using it? I would love to see it

[@Herfinnur]

What about above the bed, though? Either along the walls or over the whole bed with a post in the corner. Alkove or canopy beds are wonderful to sleep in, because you feel hidden from the world. I get that the dressers are way more convenient, and that there might be concerns about the sturdiness, but it would mean that the bed isn't as high up. You could also combine the two

[@Peter-gv6vf]

This is the exact same layout as my first flat. I absolutely loved that place , more than anywhere ive lived since but cant imagine sharing it with someone especially if they brought a ton of stuff with them!

[@maschafestival]

Would love to have an architect's mind to apply to my small space. This is an awesome result!

[@platypushatstand]

Having watched a lot of vanlife videos (where I first saw this storage idea, usually with the garage storage space under the bed), I still can’t believe how few people apply this principle to their houses, instead they tend to build an extension.

[@manaseekulkarni3433]

Love the way you simplified the whole process. Thank you.

[@Proutprutproutprout]

I love this video. I really like watching diy furnitures, plateform beds or ikea hacks but this one is very flowy, you're guided in the problem, conception and making which is very pleasant!

[@Test-eb9bj]

I am always amazed by the intelligent and smart storage & furniture solutions of small spaces and tiny houses. But even as a very tidy person I would never live together with another person -voluntarily- in such a tiny place without having a nice space to retreat for myself. It is not always about „stuff“ but about healthy distance & privacy. Plus I am not a eat-out/take-away person so I want a decent kitchen with work-and storage space. But each to his own.

[@smidgelette]

I completely get what you’re saying but for some couples this is a necessity. Not everyone can afford a larger place be it renting or buying. We’ve finally got on the housing ladder as a couple by buying a small flat/apartment. We would both appreciate more space but it’s more important to us to be paying into our own investment than someone else’s. In todays housing market we’ve had to approach the situation with humility and be thankful for what we have.

[@JaredCzaia]

Keep it up. I enjoy hearing a sophisticated and professional approach to living in small apartments in dense urban areas.

[@johnnyede]

Sometimes some of these videos absolutely don't relate to me but I just be watching them. Mostly because I love them and I like what they teach...I also aspire to create good and decluttered spaces.

[@openinfinity]

Would love to see how the slats fit on top. I'm in a similar situation (living in a small apartment in HK) with my wife and I constantly traveling. Trying to see how we can adapt this and make the removal of luggage a little more seamless.

[@mameh4243]

Plateform a bit higher than the dressers; and dressers on wheels... perhaps?

[@cocoacoolness]

Love this idea! This is something i would like to do, however i have already managed to get a bed from ikea with four drawers which takes up almost the whole underside of the bed. Very handy. I put things i dont need often in the drawers near my bedside tables, and things i need more often in the other two. To be honest though, i think the best storage solution is simply getting rid of stuff. Suddenly you have wayyy more storage space for free!

[@eightyninetreasure]

Absolutely brilliant. And you showed us the simplicity behind it. Loved this teachable moment.

[@raufhasim7919]

The crisp & clarity or your voice is one of the reasons i keep watching your vids. Keep it up bro

[@caskwith]

Very nice solution. I thought about doing something similar but my partner is also 5'2 and we have a larger bedroom with space all around the bed. So I built our bed from Kallax units with a slatted portion in the middle. This gives us lots of cubes for storing various things around the perimeter, we added a couple of drawer inserts for smaller items and there is a large open space in the middle where we can store bulky items. Really happy with how it worked out and it's a very flexible storage solution.

[@woodenkat8971]

Dude, your wife is not a maximalist. One closet and one dresser? She has less than most women actually. Maybe not a minimalist but she hasn't filled every room in your house with clothes and stuff.

[@Churros1616]

wooden kat it might suprise you but not being a maximalist does not mean that you are a minimalist. She may have less stuff than most women, she does have more stuff than a woman that is a minimalist.

[@radmoonable]

wooden kat she has almost double of what I have, and I definitely don’t consider myself a minimalist. She may not be a maximalist, but she is not a minimalist.

[@mikaelat3272]

I don’t think OP was trying to call her a minimalist, just that she’s not a maximalist.

[@jejo4911]

@@Churros1616 you didn't read right the last sentence I think (sorry if it sounds rude lmao)

[@jejo4911]

@@radmoonable you too

[@PeetaGrifffin]

Questions: 1) Does the bed keep on sliding considering the IKEA wardrobes have smooth finish on the top and the bed doesn't seem like the heavy kind? 2) Are the IKEA wardrobes strong enough as your bed base?

[@mirad4180]

I'm guessing if the mattress does slide you could put a rug gripper underneath. And about your second question, I think the frame he built carries most of the weight so that there's not that much on the dressers anymore. Using just dressers without a frame probably wouldn't work.

[@HT-pl8du]

he has a wooden stand under the bed too 5:12 talks about how the wooden boards are strong enough for the bed 7:03 shows how the bed rests a lot of weight on the wooden part, not the dressers

[@NaimAlwan]

So pleased you popped up on my KZbin Feed! Going to binge watch a few episodes now :)

[@tatianavutsan5292]

I know right? 😊

[@DanielTitchener]

🙏🏼

[@kpranay247]

Your videos are amazingly informative and aesthetically pleasing as well. Great job Daniel! Well done! Would love to see your *Minimalist Wardrobe* next

[@DIYDanie]

Great video! Love your production style and editing. Very cool diy solution. I'm flabbergasted that I could watch this entire video, not actually see you create the DIY but genuinely feel I wasn't cheated. Kudos to you! ✌️✨ Your diy solution was brilliant.

[@v1mu]

Ugh! how annoying it must've been to do all those measurement conversions! Your solutions are so creative! When my spouse and I moved in together, we have been trying to figure out how to merge our stuff. The "murphy" desk in your previous video turned out to be perfect for our need to have a flexible living/work/workout space. Thank you!

[@katieorf1987]

I live in a small studio apartment myself. I have an ikea futon as my bed and during the day I can turn it into a couch. Its opened up so much space. I love it. I love the idea of your bed frame.

[@Ruchie_K]

That's very nice and for sure something I would like to do if I'll have a need of having more storage in the future. Thank you for the idea. For now I only have a mattress on the carpet (actually the same one as you have, just a smaller size, so it should be easy to build a frame under). I used to work in IKEA and I have to say, customers like you were always my favourite. Being creative and trying to find new solutions with them was fun. I don't work there anymore, but I sure miss it.

[@travis.stevens]

Ha! I remember my first DIY project many years ago, a simple twin bed because my family couldn't afford one. I vividly remember the heartbreak when I realized 2x4 isn't actually 2x4 and all my plans had to be re-drawn. Good times :)

[@duckegg16]

I really like your videos and almost never comment to videos of anyone. Minimalism and the content & the way you deliver are really freshing and clearing mind to be more organized. Please upload regularly and I am sure people like me would support your blog more reachable to many people.

[@HosainH]

This is a brilliant idea Daniel. I wish there was a single bed version or design for even smaller rooms. Any chance you could come up with something for that?

[@CloudsOfWinter]

Great video Daniel! Glad to see you talking more about SketchUp, which I asked about in the previous video. I started looking into it for my nonprofessional architecture curiosity and I'll be giving it a try pretty soon (lockdown time perfect to learn new skills). The bedroom setup is brilliant and I'm sure there was a high sense of achievement making this all by yourself 👏 Love the editing style which "follows" you through the flat - definitely keep it! I'm sure this little gem of a channel will soon grow out to get more views and appreciation. Stay safe! 🤘

[@jolynbranch1211]

This is great! I need to repurpose a room now used for storage in our small condo for a bedroom for our two grandkids. So, I need two beds and room for boxes and files, etc. I’ve been thinking of putting the beds on some kind of chests or cabinets so we can have enough storage while accommodating the beds. The dresser idea is actually perfect. The only drawback is we have to double the number of dressers we need because we need two beds, but I’m pretty sure it will still cost less than having the beds custom built. Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@raichungpunmagar7984]

The idea just blew my mind... literally WOW

[@lillic8522]

We did something similar for our daughter, but with IKEA kitchen elements. In between 2 elements we‘ve left out a gap so she can get under the bed for even more storage. It worked, her mess is gone 🤣

[@zuur303]

When I put in a new kitchen when I bought my home, I took some space from my bedroom. Don't regret that, but I can't put any dresser in there since my bed is too large. I'm was planning to get a smaller bed with drawers but this build with the MALM dressers looks like a perfect solution for my problem. Gonna measure up and order timber and make it a project for the autumn! Cheers!

[@kenchan123456]

How do you access the suitcase area? It seems like it’d be really difficult to slide one of the drawers out of the way when you have the bed on top of it

[@HolisticVibrancy]

kenchan123456 that was my question too! How to get at the stuff under the bed? Do the dressers roll out? Does the bed have enough support to move them so you can get access?

[@sopimazlan]

kenchan123456 OMG SAME QUESTION HEREEEE

[@jennymurs88]

I think they will only going to use those suit cases when they are moving out.

[@josephmelcher1312]

This seems like a good place for a murphy bed to access under the bed. You can get the hardware on Amazon.

[@cocoacoolness]

Probably dont need them too often, if you need them more often could always keep one elsewhere. This seems like a good place for christmas decorations too, only need them once a hear

[@TheJerseyBiker]

Daniel... I have a similar challenge and dilemma, and the only way I can see me succeeding is by following all of your steps (one way or the other). I’ve started by reducing clutter; buying minimalist clothing (thanks to yours and Matt’s video on that) and well I’m an infrastructure designer (not architect) and have designed a new layout for a very small room I’m about to move into!! I’d love to discuss this with you at some point??

[@111-x5x]

I live in a one room studio apartment in Switzerland. Very reasonable rent. There is a built in cupboard and storage in the kitchen area. Have no problems fitting all of my possessions into this space. Even though we have four different seasons. My cellar in the basement is empty. A great lifestyle for myself. Also living in Zurich is very nice and practical. Ikea have some nice stuff but it does not last more than a decade.

[@miaschu8175]

I've had my Ikea bed, armchair and bentwood chair for 14 years. The only reason I had to get rid of my Billy bookcases after 6 years was that the 2nd flat they were in had a rising damp problem that ruined them. They were still structurally sound, though.

[@serkanerguvercin]

Perfect and creative idea for tiny spaces.. Thanks for sharing Daniel..

[@miaschu8175]

I have an Ikea metal frame bed that boxes fit under easily. It's perfect for storage in my studio flat. I also have the Hemnes day bed (from when I was in a studio that was too tiny to accommodate my bed), that I use as a settee, which has 3 huge drawers for storage. I have too much stuff and I'm trying to declutter, but I do try and make most of my furniture double up and earn their place in my one room. I have a pine linen and towels chest (from when I was in a big two bed flat) that doubles as a coffee table. My drop leaf dining table does triple duty as a cooking work surface, desk and sewing table, but rarely as a place for eating. My old Kallax unit acts as a separation between the living area and the kitchen area. It has baskets that house cables and other odds and ends. Plus plants 🙂 My pine chest, Kallax unit and day bed all have castors, as I'm really small and a weakling. If I need to move them (such as when a friend came to stay and I needed to pull out the day bed) it's quick and easy. Storage needs to be accessible, which is harder in a small space. I avoid putting things up high as I'm shorter than 5 feet 2 inches :D It's really difficult when you can't reach the top shelf in your kitchen cupboards, even with a step stool, and there are only 3 of them! So, I had to buy storage furniture. I opted for a trolley to store the things that I'm happy to have on show. The cupboards hide the rest. I've found that stuff I don't use much can be put up and got down if they're in storage baskets, and I use a grab stick. Just. I think that storage is easier when you're tall and you can reach up high, and everything isn't way above your eye level 😄

[@leticiabarros6840]

That's genius! This channel is the best recommendation youtube ever gave me.

[@jadejaguar69]

Your voice is smooth as butter omg

[@refinedsimplicity8420]

Extremely creative and incredibly practical. Loved how you used your training to solve a real world problem. Great job !

[@elenar.c.1405]

100% the best video I have seen these past couple of weeks in my recommended

[@DanielTitchener]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@fitter70]

I love the idea of getting the most useable space out of the house. I too would like to Your your wife's perspective and minimalism. Great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@filippjovanov6196]

This channel is soooo underrated!!! Keep up the good work! I love it!

[@narelleworks8448]

I love the idea of using underbed space. Everything easy to access except the suitcases. Is it a neat bed you come back to or a disaster area until the cases are put away?

[@nikoletacude8721]

Okay I founded another person that has similar taste as I do I watched all yours videos yesterday and I rewatched all of them today 😅 Literally 5th KZbinr with all these qualities

[@brennancattermole3898]

The first point is perfect, all of my furniture is duel function and has storage compartments in them which allows me to have more free space in my bed room etc.

[@TheTazmaniyak]

Inspiring! It’s so enjoyable to watch your creative inspirations and problem solving skills come together.

[@cuervojones4889]

This is so helpful! I already have all the lumber I need thanks to my other "hobby" so making something like this would be simple and so great to have a place to put all of the winter clothes and blankets!

[@eltito2099]

this is truly a game changer. what a way to think outside the box.

[@jhutch1681]

Your minimalist philosophy aside, some of the tiny solutions and dual purpose pieces may look great, but as a busy mom I can tell you that user friendly sometimes means single purpose rather than multiple-adjustment items :) I think 'cheap' has a completely different connotation from 'economical'... I like the finished product and the adult-sized bunk-style bed makes me smile. I suppose the step stool also doubles for a side table, unless you have a headboard shelf or floating wall shelves? Also, maybe wall mounted or hanging reading lights?

[@omarlite]

Happy to see you in your videos. I love the Matt D'avella reminiscence.

[@karanrajkohli]

Wow, the timing couldn't have been better. I'm finally getting moving out and got a fairly large 800sqft 1bed apartment but will definitely follow this idea of bed to keep everything neat and tidy.

[@fried_out]

I dont know how Google knows, but I was looking for ways to optimize my room space and your video was spot on. Thanks!

[@netgenrb]

I arrived at much the same solution in 1973 which I was using up until I moved from N.A to Italy where my 'untreated' ply and 2x4s were not allowed entry. Bed height ended up at about 3'. With a 5 drawer highboy next to the top half of the bed and a storage trunk next to that, access was never a problem -

[@eavening4149]

I went the easy route and bought Zinus 18 inch clearance smart base bedframes, metal foldout super high floor clearance bedframes. Then I slide anything under an use a bedskirt to conceal the storage. But I love this idea with drawers and an enclosed cubby hole!

[@kajamay3936]

Really enjoying your videos, clear and informative. Can't wait for more!

[@tracyfifield196]

Brilliant ideas in there Dan. Would have loved to see shots of the finished project!

[@catherinek751]

I wish I could design my home similar to this, for everything to have multi-purpose items/furniture. Unfortunately living in a shared space makes a little harder

[@BalancingRemote]

I really LOVE your videos and affordable solutions. I've been searching for a storage bed that I can afford and don't hate. I already have 1 Malm Dresser, and we are tall so I would actually love a higher bed. I wonder if I could do 3 of them since we have both sides available with a decent amount of room. Thanks again for sharing this!

[@StussyOmega]

Stumbled on this video, saw those hand sketches and immediately thought, “He’s an architect.” So as a fellow architect, I’m gonna hit that subscribe button.

[@kenn1936]

Ohhhh Daniel!!! YOU ARE A BRIT!!! how wonderful, the second you spoke, I knew it!! I love the UK KZbin home solutions - what is the point in watching the USA ones, when you can't actually go out and buy the products. Home Depot!!! Yeah?? I am sure they deliver!!!

[@breakdancerQ]

Wow that is absolutely brilliant. I'm moving into a appartment with a small bedroom that might not fit a closet, so this might be the perfect solution. I might steal this one from ya buddy.

[@ppeall]

Great idea, though rather than using a step to access the bed, go for Nordli chest of drawers. It's only 500mm high, two thirds of the height of malm used here..

[@tsaikoboy]

great idea for our future home, we travel a lot suitcases take up so much space in the bedroom, thanks a ton!

[@leerdny4777]

minimalism tip: ive been practicing a 30day rule in shopping. if there’s something uve been eyeing maybe a shoe or a bag or anything dont buy it right away. wait for 30days. u can maybe look for alternatives within the 30days period. then on the 30th day ask urself again “do i really really like/want that?”. by that time ur already seeing something else now wait for another 30days this works for me.

[@shaileshmitrpathak]

This Video is in my Saved list for 6-8 months, and finally, I am ready to get my hands dirty on it. While planning, I have got some questions which could you please help me with - 1. How do you use inner space for suitcases? how practical is it? every time you take the mattress out + a couple of support wooden rods? isn't it a hectic way? any smarter way I am missing? 2. How do you keep the mattress without slipping it away from the platform?

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[@lidondyte477]

you seem ridiculously zen and on top of stuff. another great video by a great guy, your wife is a lucky woman