Creative DIY Renovation of a Small Melbourne Apartment, 42sqm/452sqft

[@deantimmings7413]

This was my fav episode to date. Ordinary guy who rolled up his sleeves and did a sick job. Motivates me to do the exact same thing.

[@abhi211-T]

Chiming in to say this format feels very real! The place really feels “lived in”, not a sterile hotel room that was just cleaned and tidied.

[@FranciscoBurrola]

This, it’s important to see real places that feel like actual people live there

[@markkunath8440]

It probably was just cleaned and tidied knowing it was going to be filmed. 😆 Love the format too.

[@nonotthaone]

Wow this version of the video is so much better than the typical format. Please release more videos like this.

[@JB-eg1tb]

I agree. Its more genuine and real instead of what it looks like reading a memorized script.

[@hintex487]

This version definitely offers a fresh and engaging take. More videos like this would be a great idea!

[@archiculturenaturetravels9111]

@@JB-eg1tb Yeah, I don't really care for the teleprompter-assisted scripts. I prefer more natural commentary. However, not everyone is as comfortable talking to a camera as this dude. 🙂

[@Madame_reve]

Agree!

[@urabagofcells2228]

Nah, I find it distracting. Why am I reacting (good or bad) to the persons personality (could be the architect or inhabitants). I’d rather let their homes do the talking (they say ALOT) don’t need more jabbering on top of that. There are millions of videos like that if we want that.

[@af-gt9lu]

a tool library is something every small town needs

[@serenakoleno9338]

And large city

[@susanshannon1984]

Check you local public library (for books), they sometimes have a lending library of other items including tools (mine does here in the US East Coast).

[@panicmerchants]

Melbourne is a large city

[@rebeccawebb114]

We have this in some of the libraries in the UK

[@xMaku1]

Do you know why we all love these two videos featuring this guy? Because he's just a cool dude. No matter which apartment he lived in or which one NTS showed us, we'd still love it. Good job NTS and great apartment bro.

[@Eva_OrtizLopez]

We love the owner, thank for release the chapter 2😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@egl3369]

Thank you so much for showing a normal person who did DIY on a budget, and actually telling us the cost and time frame. So much more relatable!

[@vickiivins3288]

Genuine Aussie bloke builds himself a home with the help of his mates. Great story, great apartment! ❤

[@edwdtrner]

I love this channel but have not always been able to relate to the owners. After renovating my own melbourne, brick, 1 bed apartment, fueled by will and hope. Seeing someone else also renovate a small place like mine, for themselves by themselves, is so meaningful to see. The whole video feels very honest and really reflects my personal experience. Thank you!

[@Dinki-Di]

Fresh, honest, practical and liveable. Refreshing to see this down to earth project.

[@nancada5435]

I really love that he DIYd his flat for the most part. Creativity with leftover wood scraps to keep costs low as much as possible. However, the best part is all the Facebook market place finds for a sustainable lifestyle. Please more content like this.

[@zd4vis]

Ugh this guy what a heart throb. But also really dig the space glad they’re diving into this

[@Jijohann]

His apartment is really a reflection of him. Well done!

[@milie2422]

This is one of the best episode ever !! So clever, sustainable and relatable (also, is Sean single ? 😂)

[@thecorduroyboy]

I love the green ply and the overall aesthetic and vibe, the terracotta tiles, and the chrome accents with pottery and plants. It feels very curated and deliberately chosen.

[@Pierre2631]

Yes yes yes more of this, so nice to talk about the budget and such a nice bloke

[@allie1953]

Amusing- Sean speaking Italian in the beginning and Italian subtitles showing up on my computer screen. I was thinking, "wait a minute- I have my subtitles (CC) set to English!" I was just about ready to stop the video and check my settings but then he lapsed into English. Made me smile. I am hearing-impaired (and hearing aids don't fix everything) so I often rely on CCs/Subtitles (and context) to understand what I am hearing. Anyway, Sean gave me my first smile of the day (watching this in the early AM).

[@22jo222]

Yes, he gave me a few smiles. I have a feeling he may be a fan of pubs 😂

[@paolasyava2175]

A cool guy and a cool apartment. I m italian and his pronuntiation was pretty cool too. 🤗

[@seanus]

Yes! More of this content please. I like how how honest this video is, and how there's no pretentious architecture lingo where there's a windy narrative to describe simple elements. Great work Shaun!

[@Hannari-xt6nr]

Looking for tips for your Schitt's creek motel room David ?

[@johnnychunli]

gangster tattoo on the arms, hello kitty on the shelves. lol i love this dude

[@JaneWillowMusic]

I love that he's just a normal guy, not an architect. great video.

[@archiculturenaturetravels9111]

Videos about self-renovated apartments are my favourites. This one is great. More like this, please!

[@HZLTV]

Geezah's got so much personality this was such a fun watch, feels so much more authentic

[@kinkarobotina]

one of the most authentic episodes to date. amazing!

[@titat2933]

I like this guy, like his apartment, like this video. He is very open and positive

[@Rose-kt5hn]

I love his apartment. He really went after this project with all the right tools and the right mentality. His space feels comfortable and interesting and it's obvious he loved creating it, even when it got hard. I'm so glad I was able to see this today! I'm definitely going to file the cork floor away in my mind for my future space.

[@SashaMarieStone]

Love this process video. Very inspiring to see that not only did he DIY most of it, he was learning as he went. Also, he’s got such a great sense of humor about all of it, and clearly some really good friends!

[@DarrenTaing]

This might not get as many views as some of the other videos but this is SO much better

[@anonanon1791]

The gentleman has done a great job. Dad did good with the tiling also.

[@kip9779]

as much as i love seeing architects showcase their incredible work, seeing someone talk through the process of DIY-ing his own apartment (that he lives in!) is super refreshing and such a treat :D loved the video!!

[@catnation6321]

I love that you’re buying pre-loved, reused and repurposed! There’s no other way for climate resilience, than to use what we already have produced. Superstar! 🌍❤️♻️

[@TheOctodread]

Super honest guy! Very inspiring to see someone who renovated everything with his own hands

[@christina9238]

swoon. a man with a clean and organized home is so attractive I can't begin to explain.

[@dyanalayng5507]

Good renovation in an older solid building. Love the layout, the moveable seating units, funky book shelving. Lots of recycling materials - good work! Love all the storage, and the green colour. Using a projector on a white wall is a great idea. I’m from the 1950’s era where slides were projected on the glass beaded screen.

[@I_am_Lauren]

Not having a central ac/heater in an Australian home seems like a mad lad move! I'm glad he spent proper money on insulation.

[@tigerkuma1011]

I know this place. I'm about 20 mins walk away but still in West Brunswick. Big suburb! You're right, the bones on these old places are good. i have a similar one on Moreland Road!

[@algotkarlen8338]

Lovely to se someone who has built the apartment themselves and not just another architect/designer, that talks about the flow between the rooms. I might dare to share my beloved home-project as well

[@GordonShamway1984]

I really like the insulation part!

[@susanshannon1984]

YES! Me too... Truly very important for comfort & sustainability & not to be too obvious, less strain on the environment. & pocketbook for energy consumption. I really appreciated how Shaun shared this, especially since often the focus is only on what we can see, the finishes & furniture & layout (which are also very clever & fun...)!

[@hfaouzi4332]

Even more than the result, the framework, the do-it-yourself philosophy and the practical breakdown of the setting is what makes this video specially good. Thanks !

[@coffeedudeguy]

Plyco are good, not too far away from this location too. The first video is one of my favourites, shows that it’s quite achievable for me at this moment. I appreciate the cost breakdown and the materials used mentioned in this video!

[@hintex487]

Plyco is definitely a solid choice, and the location is convenient. The first video makes the project feel doable, especially with the clear cost breakdown and details about the materials used.

[@naanima]

I love this format! This is so real, and having the owner who did most of the work with a reasonable budget is amazing. Also, the apartment is amazing!!

[@sunescholtz1998]

Love this format. Showing all the kinks in the design feels real and human.

[@fearlessfiend]

I love that you followed the original tour with this deep dive on the process and cost - as someone is just starting their own renovation, this has been incredibly insightful, inspiring and motivating - I am going to try to embrace the can-do attitude!

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

love the apartment, also the dude is GAWJUSS 😩😩

[@ipodee78]

I like that what he has done is still pretty much a work in progress and morphs and evolves as his life changes.

[@hannahbingham2197]

Loved this one! I love that the owner’s personality was able to come through and make it more personal.

[@liszaf3976]

I love the choice of the colour green and the layout, beautiful apartment 😊

[@juliemccormack8389]

This guy is fantastic, he is so real and is willing to work hard 😓 I hope many others can emulate the way he works! Great outcome 👏

[@etnocs]

Fra, il tuo vibe é fighissimo! Sweet pad e buon studio!

[@TheseStreetsReports]

I love those apartment blocks, the inside always has so much potential. Definitely better than any over priced modern apartment

[@katharinemolloy8545]

So refreshing to see an apartment that seems achievable for the everyday person!

[@amychen2504]

Loving the lime green cabinets and the tattood dude taking photos with the hello kitty camera. Awesome.

[@tasdsoccerdude]

probably my favorite NTS video to date! i really enjoyed the format and getting a peak behind the curtain into the process. it inspires me for future renovations. more of this please! it felt much more engaging too

[@hettispaghetti6061]

Loved this video! I really enjoyed the relaxed format and hearing from someone who isn't an architect. It's really useful seeing someone breaking down costs and showing the processes they used with materials. And love that he rented his tools and used secondhand materials! Much more useful than people showing off apartments they haven't lived in.

[@ginaarmstead3583]

Loved all the info about how this apartment was achieved - processes/materals/companies. His very down to earth attitude is relaxing to watch❤

[@jiba6327]

You made a very good one! Love it, the spaces, the colors (I love this pistacho color), the light...! It is very nice to hear how a normal guy with his ideas, with his budget and his friends did it! Congratulations!

[@БерикОразбаев-у6г]

A very interesting format, thank you for showing how everything was done and what problems had to be solved during the repair process. The guy is great, he has golden hands, he created a beautiful and functional interior.

[@itsangelalah]

I really love this apartment! Such a cool guy

[@gmcdonald6783]

This is so similar to the Reno we also did in a Melb 60s block -- the Bruns tool library, plyco/IKEA kitchen, ready made cork floor..we even sourced the very same vanity and dining table on Marketplace, built similar shelving, did all the labour diy etc same budget..there seems to a be a good blue-print now for others in the area looking to renovate their mid-century flats on a tight budget!

[@shonawilliams6990]

Great to see the background info on the renovation and the process. More like this please!

[@Kadir_Suleymanoglu]

very cool, down to earth, no-nonsense place. cheers, mate!

[@MartChavanne]

I sooooo can relate to this guy. Last year I went through the same thing and It leaves you a little traumatized by the experience. I bet it must be awesome to just pay people to do it and hand you the key after everything is done, but it takes a lot of strenght to do this, mentally most of the time. The amount of work he put on this, makes it even more special. That shower is a hole experience, it looks really beautiful. Probably will evolve to an even better place in the future, I bet. Ps. Also, LOVE THIS FORMAT. Not to sound shady, but most of the time, people on this channel speak like robots, and Its so refreshing to see this change.

[@TheTeachingCouple]

He’s got such a gorgeous home ❤❤ and glad to see he’s learning Italian 🇮🇹 😊

[@malazxo]

I feel so inspired by Shaun! I am renovating our apartment in London and have taken so much from this! Thank you for sharing your process ❤ I will continue with a "can do" attitude and remember mistakes are how you develop your skills

[@johnvarjohn2549]

This guy and the "to always look tan" guy are the best in the channel. Cheers from Greece, wonderful job.

[@caketyn]

Beautiful apartment, beautiful man too

[@juwaidijumanto1885]

What a wonderful space 😍 definitely love the kitchen, and colour choice too !

[@arqsim]

Absolutely love his place. Glad to see that everything he did was for a practical reason for a better living space. He has some great friends and dad to help him out! The pistachio green is an awesome choice.

[@s.g.brewer982]

Love the tone of this one. He's obviously very knowledgeable but having done it diy and on a budget makes the design approach a lot more practical/accessible/applicable

[@rachele83]

I looove this video and Shaun has such a vibe! In bocca al lupo per lo studio dell'italiano

[@marmy70]

Bellissimo appartamento, adoro il divano e i colori utilizzati in tutto la casa

[@Retainingwalls-r7h]

This was enjoyable,thank you for this. What a nice apartment. Neat. Clean. Workable. That humidity indoor weather thing is cool as. Nice job on the Reno's!+

[@Nynke_K]

At first I thought, another video about this guy and his apartment? Already? But it was really insightful and entertaining to get all the extra details!

[@annamorgana7548]

Complimenti, un bell’appartamento: strategico, luminoso, elegante ed allo stesso tempo confortevole. Bel lavoro pieno amorevole ❤disciplina per il buon vivere . Bravo ,il tuo linguaggio in italiano è buono !Grazie per la condivisione ☀️

[@coffee107]

The best video, by far. The other ones are very beautiful, but often feel out of reach. This guy is down to earth and makes me feel like I can achieve this as well!

[@leos-redline]

The ikea kitchen integration is great because they're so incredibly functional

[@機械狸貓]

Really love this kind of DIY project. Nice and comfy home. Great job.

[@eily_b]

I love his DIY approach. I did the same with my apartment although I did not renovate it from the scratch, it was renovated and looked ok (although I don't like the bland tiles but there is nothing I can do about it because it's rented) but I went to the hardware store for example and asked if they had any flooring for sale and they *gifted* me quite some cork click-parquet with two different designs. One with finer cork pieces and one with bigger ones and I made a little design "island" with the bigger pattern under the kitchen table and it looks perfect. Gifted! 👍🏻 And cork is such a cosy material. Natural and simple. My Dad and me layed the floor and I can totally relate to the fear of cutting out the space for the sink and the stove in the kitchen... You need to subtract 1cm or so from the outline so that your appliances don't fall through the hole. I died a million times on that day. 😄

[@seza777]

the green curvy book self above your desk got me SO EXCITED. satisfying and efficient use of space!

[@evaburgess3648]

Great addition to original video. Great tips

[@cristina_h]

Great renovation, it is an amazing place!!!!! Love the color palette

[@karina-3799]

Love this episod! the story telling is superb it's nice to see how someone outside my country doing their space

[@ErlingGrey]

This is the most authentic quaint apartment I've seen on this channel.

[@GoldenWolfTwinCubs]

Such a passionate lad.. looks so peaceful the space.

[@dymondsr4evr]

He mentioned a subscription to a tool library?! He paid one fee and had access to all the tools he needed borrow. That's awesome.

[@Eva_OrtizLopez]

Thank you for release the Shaun chapter 2. We love it❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@annec8871]

It is very inspiring and useful because there are many technical details about the renovation.

[@tashmansell]

Love this so much! Also love Shaun's laugh ☺ He has created a beautiful oasis that is tranquil and calm. It's all so unique and not 'standard or boring'. Shaun needs a career change to help others create this. ❤

[@selmalovestodance]

I like to think this is how I would do a renovation at my own home. Great job!

[@ollycooney5979]

Done an amazing job but the only tidbit I would've recommended is instead of using glasswooll or whatever mineral wool that was would've been to use a natural insulation such as woodfibre, hemp or sisal. Natural insulations have much higher specific heat capacity and therefore can absorb more heat and therefore it takes longer for heat from outside getting in and is particularly good at reducing overheating. They're also just way more pleasant to work with.

[@FizahRahim]

Really dig this format. As a home owner myself, I love to see a more honest experience about renovating cost and thought process behind DIY projects. All the regrets and what can be improved on the next time. Please have more of this kind of format please!

[@ayu5657]

wow, what a contrast between the style of the vendor and the apartment lol. Good stuff

[@rolandpeterkin1528]

Cool spaces, like the avocado colour and the curved bookcase. Bathroom too!

[@janairaramirez4001]

Probably one of the best videos so far!!

[@emmadefrancesco408]

Love hearing the details of the process!

[@ispispisp]

“This is real, this is not hollywood” love ittttt

[@slena]

i remember seeing this video a few weeks ago! don't know why you had to repost but i'm glad it's back, as it's a major inspiration for my future place

[@mahendrata87]

Really loved this episode, it's unique because of his DIY story. Excited to see his can do attitude. I can see his positive character and energy based on the help from his friends

[@jimothyjames8718]

The space looks super refreshing. Mad props.

[@MultiChijo]

Love this type of videos more than the usuals! You could see life and not only the architectural or "creation". Good job with this and hope to see more like this in the future!!!!

[@friedtomatox9916]

Love all the details. Feels like more authentic even it has Samsung part.

[@JazzaTV]

Would love to see a balance of this style and the million dollar spaces 😂 seeing this DIY, second hand space is inspiring for me because it's actually achievable