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[@DanielTitchener]

I hope you guys liked this one! I really want to focus on my storytelling and visuals this year, so let me know if you prefer this style of content. :) (Also, just a couple of things that I forgot to mention in the video: (1) The den is mechanically ventilated and complete darkness is proven to be best for sleep hygiene. (2) My desk location keeps my back from facing the door with blackout curtains for glare. (3) Our master bedroom feels empty now! I don’t know what to do with it. Any clever ideas?)

[@dagnolia6004]

master bedroom ideas? oh dear sir, i think sleep AND other bed activities are QUITE enough for one room...

[@stfueg0]

...does the wife need a setup? LOL

[@VapeStation5]

Perhaps you could switch your bedroom and studio around? We made our bedroom in the smallest room in our apartment. We have a small closet in there for bed linens, underwear, and used-but-not-dirty clothes, while the rest of our clothes are kept in a larger closet in a larger room, which we use as our studio/hobby/guest room. No need to have a large bedroom if 99% of the time spent there is in bed. Better for sleep hygiene to not use your bedroom for other activities too.

[@Lewej1]

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[@acarpio3]

@@sophiatownsend4790 Breaking fire code in the US? I have seen so many loft style condos being sold in the US with interior bedrooms without windows.

[@ritahuman]

I love the underlying principles of this video. I've always wished that interior design focused more on rearranging, DIY-ing, or re-using things you already own instead of going out and spending thousands of $$$ on new furniture to fix "problems." It's wiser, more eco-friendly, and simply more realistic for most of us watching. Also, great solution to the problem! I suspect a lot of the people commenting with criticism don't spend a lot of time around kids. She's just going to wake up in the morning and immediately run to her parents' room, and then spend most of the day dragging her toys out of the toy closet and all over the house - toddlers don't exactly spend a lot of time playing quietly in their own rooms alone. And all of the toddlers I've met would jump at the chance to have a cozy little space like that ... kids love having "mini" versions of adult things. As long as it's well-ventilated she'll probably be very happy there until she's older.

[@kimimate]

You can tell by the comments who has never lived with a 3 year old and who missed the entire point of the heat map 🤔😅 Your daughter's reaction was precious! Kids are great for reminding us how the tiniest tweaks and changes make things fun again.

[@wintersonnet]

My nephew never stays in his room, he's always in the living room, kitchen or outside with his parents. He doesn't use that except for sleep and to store his toys.

[@hellojulieo]

LOVED this style of video - the visuals and storytelling were on point! And the jump cuts of clearing out the closet were ESPECIALLY satisfying t watch. I wish my organization projects went as fast as the edited final product 😅 Great work. Engaging storytelling with practical advice and a stellar underlying message. You gained a subscriber 🔥

[@Max-wl5ll]

Why not put your office in the play room and move her toys to her original bedroom?

[@sheronsilva9623]

She is eventually gonna outgrow this tiny room, and the new office seems like a waste of space with just a couch

[@drstrangeluv3975]

As someone that works from home, I noticed that it's almost impossible to concentrate in an enclosed room without any hint of natural light. It's way easier to use those rooms for sleeping. However, I don't think the play room is a very good long term solution for the daughter, since she will need to play, stay, and do homework in that room in the future

[@rundwadi8243]

Because the storage room has no view!

[@alekssasz9294]

I thought the same.

[@dagnolia6004]

i thought nothing could eclipse your ideas...but that little bouncing treasure of beauty is your BEST work! ...granted it was a collaborative effort.😇😇😇

[@SandyBlrphx]

Next video: crib goes back in bedroom and kid gets a new bed.... circle of life Next video: Daniel in den...bunk bed in kids room Next video: move to suburbs

[@kitty_s23456]

Next: we'll learn that Daniel & wife are on "Love it or List it" or "House Hunters". 😅 (a pity that LIOLI has been discontinued)

[@chickolat]

he did move to the suburbs of Vancouver, the park is very suburbs like.

[@leoregino]

OMG times flies, your lovely daughter has grown so much. I remember when you were just expecting her. Love it 🙂

[@MsMyers-ui8ci]

This was such a good one. I absolutely loved the choices made. I am certain the baby is happier in a smaller space that fits her.

[@lourlopezsk]

Ohhhh your daughter is so big already and she seems adorable. So cute her reaction to her new bedroom ❤

[@tokyodrifttt]

Great improvement! And love the scenes of your daughter she was so cute and happy haha

[@Mooregirl]

Wow Daniel she is three already❤, awesome job as usual. I have been a subscriber for a long time, watching from Las Vegas. I didn’t think to put the clear containers in my utility closet 👍🏽tfs

[@cakedupkevin]

Win, win, win! Another heartwarming and insightful video, Daniel! Natural light in your new studio space is *chef's kiss*

[@estherbaker1710]

I love this! While I don’t live in an apartment, I get way more inspiration from these videos then I do organizing videos from people living in mansions!

[@suedyer1428]

Aww bless her that’s one happy little girl great solution, just love your videos ❤

[@dortek882]

As an empty mester, I can tell you, that a home is always evolving.

[@thanospapadakis5913]

With much respect I think sunlight and immediate ventilation are the most important things a bedroom should have. Therefore is healthier for someone to sleep and wake up in a room with sufficient openings. Although this is my opinion and orientation when designing, I like your videos, keep up your the good work mate 😁👍🏼

[@vicvic-t1w]

The studio is great, but the girl will be sleeping in a closet with a taped door and no fresh air💀

[@cedmonds525]

Yup

[@julijasatilova8715]

I totally agree. It's all about priorities.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I hate having my computer in my bedroom anyway. I need that separation of where I go to sleep and where I go to work, otherwise I won't be able to relax in my bedroom.

[@jimh4072]

I hate that too. I am moving the computers into my attic when I am finished working on the house, at the moment it’s full of stuff and tools. Can’t wait to have a minimalist bedroom when finished. 😂

[@mistermastermind528]

In my case, I'm able to relax more but work less.

[@jimh4072]

@@mistermastermind528 That’s what I want too. 👍

[@amyfrancis9423]

The room switch was a great idea that suits you and your family! Your little girl is adorable!

[@Darchox8]

Interesting, don’t think I spotted a window in the bedroom, does she notice this at all? She seems excited either way. Much better work environment for sure. I sort of did the same thing in reverse, my office used to be in my spare room , but since our baby was born, I’ve been working in a 0.7x 1.2m former shower room, ( removed the shower, timber clad the walls) works well enough!

[@robhalford92]

this

[@melonmelon7427]

Considering she will mainly use the room to sleep in it at night highly unlikely she will miss not having a window.

[@gisellafollati9703]

When you live in a big city where cost of housing is unbearable - you have to think out of the box. Every member of the family is going to benefit from this new configuration. Of course it might not be suitable in a couple of years when she needs her space for studying but it seems perfect (and fair) to me for now.

[@bEverCurious]

Or needs airflow

[@Redrally]

What you've learned is the advice my father-in-law gave us when me and my better half moved into our home: figure out how you live and move around first, then start getting the appropriate furniture (if needed) and figure out what you can already arrange.

[@RTAV108]

Please reduce the volume of music in future videos, it's hard to just listen to the actual content. In fact music isn't even required, you are an excellent orator. 😊

[@VCBachelet]

So true, sometimes the best solutions are staring at you. I also had my Aha moment with my bedroom. I couldn't believe I had lived for around 10 years in a poorly arranged bedroom. Come Pandemic. And around go the bed and chest of drawers. Now it's actually Feng Shui as well!

[@ImogenWolland]

Practical advice, thank you. I will try!

[@verosdes]

Why assigning two spaces a child (bedroom AND playroom) in the first place seems like a natural idea to some families is beyond me.

[@macsmiffy2197]

In the past I have often complained about the poor designs of modern British homes (usually lack of storage, walls and space in general), but recently I’ve been counting my blessings. At least I have a home which is waterproof and well insulated. So many young people today either cannot afford a home, or they are forced to live in dreadful mouldy, infested conditions; or raise a family in a dingy hotel room miles away from friends and school. It’s a sad indictment on our society that we cannot even meet the basic pre-requisites for people to thrive. You are right to count your blessings. 😇

[@acarpio3]

So before this change, the daughter had two rooms, a playroom and a bedroom. And the parents had one room which was an office/bedroom. ????

[@dthedad7330]

Needed to hear this. Thanks for sharing! As always, seeing the joy in kids is the best!

[@paulm5000]

Poor kid. I hope she is getting extra vitamin D. If you had a house she could live under the stairs like Harry Potter

[@wintersonnet]

She's not going to be locked in there, she's there just to sleep. FFs you braind dead mob.

[@ryannatividad3137]

I think the switcharoos here make a lot of sense. However, it really shows how new apartment units in North America (especially of the 2, 3 bedroom, and larger type) would benefit from allowing more single-stair multi-unit buildings. The one wall of windows usually required by two sets of egress stairs in case of fire makes it difficult to fit windows and ventilation to every room and space. In single-stair building with beefed-up fire standards, a similarly large apartment could likely provide windows into both the little den/bedroom, the kitchen, or even one or both of the bathrooms.

[@ExperimentNo626]

my goodness your daughter's reaction is SO CUTE

[@SiouxsieAngel]

Sooo….question. Why couldn’t the studio be in this den? Her new room doesn’t have a window.

[@sleuththewild]

EXACTLY

[@T320SNU]

If you think about it, other than ventilation, which can be done in other ways, no one needs a window in a bedroom. You're there to sleep, and sleep does not need light. Even more so for a young child who is likely to be going to bed before it gets dark and will need blackout curtains on the window so the light doesn't keep her awake. She also has full access to the rest of the flat if she wants a different space with a window.

[@tracik1277]

I think in the UK you’re not allowed to describe a room as a bedroom if there’s no window. Perhaps just for selling.

[@SiouxsieAngel]

@@T320SNUI can appreciate that reasoning, but fire safety is also a reason why rooms without windows are not considered bedrooms. This looks like a room primed for smoke inhalation.

[@Sandilini]

@@tracik1277This is true in most if not all of the states in the US as well. There must be ingress and egress. It’s only for selling as you can sleep anywhere you want. Though I’m not sure how the issue of fire safety is handled in this situation.

[@bEverCurious]

Covering the bottom of the door has blocked the only entrance for air to get into her bedroom. Have you thought about how to address this issue?

[@calosakjt20]

love the new setup 😊

[@es7818]

more like this!! there's heaps of videos on remodelling and redecorating, we need repurposing. i moved into a fairly uniquie house and it took a few iterations to figure out how to occury the space. info online was just buy buy buy.

[@annaguildford1236]

The sun shining on your screen might be difficult to work with, but if you swapped the desk and sofa around, you could sit in the sun and talk to camera with great lighting, and work across the room on your screen perhaps more easily? Just a suggestion, cos obviously I don’t know how the sun moves across your window - but sun on my screen at home makes me really squint (because I hate to shut the light out with closing the curtains!) 😊 Great video, love your content ❤

[@anjo828]

excited to see the new master bedroom.. please do a video of that one please.. 🙂

[@hanibee22]

This actually was my first idea when you make that playroom and kid’s room. Why would he waste the kid’s room and not just combined it😅 Glad you see it now 😊

[@PLDeborah7]

What a cute video, I wasn't expecting her excitement with the new bedroom =)

[@honeyrococo]

She’s not excited about the new bedroom, she’s excited that the crib side is off and she can flop onto her bed.

[@dividsky]

already looking forward of the follow up!

[@dkp4417]

I missed you Daniel!

[@mikeg3317]

Designing my renovation and I needed this.

[@Artiztik15]

With a 6 year old and another baby on the way -- we have finally made the decision to upgrade our home. We'll be moving from our 900sqft 2bedroom apartment into a 2200 sqft 4 bedroom single family home, can't wait. 👍

[@sharonhart3111]

Yes the rooms look much better swapped around, oh and Nice background music choices..

[@Daniel_Ho_Status_101]

Your Vancouver apartment appears to be in the clear, but rubber seals won't work in a home with forced air heating and air conditioning. The seal prevents air movement, rendering the HVAC effectively useless for the room.

[@Sarahhh123]

Wait why not turn the den into a filming studio and bring her toys into her bedroom? Especially when she gets a few years older she will probably very much appreciate some light 😅

[@JamieDion]

8:13 Hey Daniel, 🙋🏾‍♂️are these curtains linked to your website, as well? I’m working on a better black out system for my windows, they are just as huge 😖🤣

[@mattydsmith]

It seems obvious to not kick the human out of the room with a window, but instead move your office into the den? It's also closer to the social spaces you use in the evening, when she's asleep. So keeping her room as it was, and converting the den into an office (with some decent lighting) seems to the no brainer.

[@chrislazaro]

Having a little one myself, I can tell you that the only time he spends in his room is sleeping or when it's dark outside. For this stage of life, a window is more a hindrance to sleep than anything. I love Daniel's solution for this phase of his daughter's development. Agree that it's not a long-term solution, though

[@adriaba790]

Completely agree and commented too !! Not even up to code in US to have a permanent bedroom without window 😮

[@mdhiyaulhaq]

I was about to asked the same 4 minutes into the video.

[@HappilyOnTheMove]

@@adriaba790that’s not true, a lot of Chicago lofts don’t have windows in the bedrooms and only have one window in the living room

[@leasachapman21]

Friends flat in Australia was above a shop and boasted 2 internal bedrooms. It's not the norm but it worked for her and left the breathtaking sea views for the living room where she spent most of her time! Ocean views would be wasted on bedrooms (which both had small skylights.) your little girl was happy so should we be.

[@josh00taipei]

Wow~ yeah, let's move the little girl to a tiny no-window bedroom (storage room?)... Next chapter: "parking space can be your next room" 😮😮😮😮

[@honeyrococo]

I would never put a child in a room without a sunny window. You will be buying them glasses in no time. So many kids are nearsighted now from being indoors out of the sun so much of their childhoods. Plus so depressing. Is your set up so important? Why not put your set-up in the den and give the kid the window?

[@StrawberryFieldsNIR]

Why you were not using the den as a studio originally was beyond me. The daughter had two rooms, why? Her original room was plenty big enough to have done both bedroom and playroom. But sure, if you all are happy with the way it worked out, that is all that is important in the end.

[@Roroxane]

Since the den feels dark already, you might wanna lean even further into the moody aesthetic, maybe with dark wallpaper on the ceiling or with flowy fabric to make it feel like a tent. And possibly swapping the door out with one that has a window if the low light feels like an issue. And of course a bunch of indirect lighting to cosy up the space rather than one overhead source, what little kid doesn't like fairy lights anyway!

[@Deanfyi]

ngl - I have spent so much time on the design and feeling of my home that I haven't really lived in it and everything ends up bugging me. A big part of having a home is giving it time be lived in. It's the same with desk setups. Just set them up, live in the for a while and them make small high quality changes depending on how yiu use your home.

[@The_Nickers]

2:56 Big shout out for the music: Strolling with You - John Runefelt. Love this track.

[@SamDSo]

they have IGA in other countries? I thought it was australia only.

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Rent a local office if you can. Can’t recommend it enough

[@SonnySkye]

How big is the den?

[@georgepicu1492]

Hello! I can appreciate the idea of efficiently using the space of the house, but there is just one point of this move which makes it a deal breaker for me... there is no natural light in the child's bedroom/playroom :( I would not like it for my kid... Instead, I would do just the opposite, move the playroom in her former bedroom, and you could use the now-free space for recording🤷‍♂ just a though, don't hate me :))

[@jeromehenryuk]

I thought the video was sponsored by IKEA!!!!! Nice apartment!

[@bolajimusa4311]

Pls. do something about the power outlet near the kids bed, find something to close it up. Overall though 👍

[@thinmanpaul]

Heartwarming and very insightful. :D thanks for this!

[@chickolat]

lol people who are upset that your daughter got moved into a den w/out windows has never lived in an apartment and never had kids. I dont have kids but I know when my friends came to visit me, they would prefer a dark room to put their kids to sleep. And as most kids - they spend 99% of the time attached to their mom - so if she is in the kitche or living room, thats where the kid is. so putting her in a den that wont distract her is a great idea!

[@adriaba790]

Wrong, I have 3 kids, now grown and lived many years in an apartment and yes not easy but no,NOT putting them in a den !!!

[@vincentvangogodancer]

1. A three year old does NOT need two full rooms 2. You should never work where you sleep. I'm really surprised a designer didn't know this already

[@anthonyh1956]

@danieltitchener Great transformation, interested because your family of three lives in a 1000+ square-foot condo/apartment; I live in a similarly sized condo with four instead (two teens and my spouse and I). Would love to maybe engage you (to look at our place in a similar way)! As I work from home too.

[@trunkbaer]

To all your viewers: a kids room needs a window. So please think twice before copying this idea. Thanks :)

Yeah, I cannot see why they picked this room for toddlers bedroom instead for the office - sure it would be less comfortable but office can survive windows better than o toddler. Also - why design the place with two rooms for a toddler originally? Seems very counter intuitive to me.

[@laurenzimman4842]

I do not like that the little girl's room has no windows and basically seems like a large closet. It seems like a very temporary solution at best.

[@Yingzipot]

You are so inspiring and love this room swap idea! We also live in a 2b apartment and as housing prices keep rising it’s just so stressful to think about moving to create more space. Your videos are realistic and practical and relatable! Thanks! ❤😊

[@rundwadi8243]

What a clever idea to put the childs bed in a den with no natural light or good air circulation and tape the door, and move your office to the room with the floor to ceiling window! Very fatherly and giving.

[@andreid.9105]

she has no windows :)

[@martinasuns]

which means its not considered a room

[@PhillyZibit]

Please give it as much Lightstrips and lighting as possible to make up for missing daylight. And in a few years it will be a swap back, I guess.

[@BeckySmyth-gp4ik]

@@martinasuns She’s little so that door will rarely be closed and it’s to sleep in any event. My teenagers have hung “tapestries” all across their windows and love their cozy dens. As long as they have access to the rest of the home, and it’s not a fire hazard, it really doesn’t matter. This was a great solution and teaches her the valuable lesson intended with this video. Never move to the ‘burbs for the sake of a window when the rest of the apartment, shared amongst the family, is flooded with light and views. Living in Vancouver means you swap floor space for lifestyle. It is good for her to appreciate that privilege and understand the compromise.

[@martinasuns]

@@BeckySmyth-gp4ik it's just i think that room is more than enough for his youtube studio in which sometimes you even close the blinds to get artificial controlled light anyway 😅 and he has the gear closet anyway. I know she's only 3 now and that she spends most of her day in school while Daniel works from home, but imho his child could benefit from that natural light and a more spacious area both for sleeping and playing

[@cindystuder9090]

Which is usually not a good thing. Windows in bedrooms so if there's a fire at night it can be used as escape. That was pushed big time when I was growing up. Even in high rise apartments, that's what ladder trucks were for. Has that changed? Also, the den would make a better office since it is the smaller room anyway. And dens usually were used as office space traditionally. Idk. The windowless kids room is bothering me for not allowing escape. Had a friend die in a fire because her room was a basement room and she had no window. Had to try and make her way to the stairs to go up to the main floor and get out. She barely made it to the stairs before she was overcome.

[@johtajakansio]

I'd add a secret passage between the two closets

[@Totipopi22]

Why sacrifice the pantry-weren’t the kitchen cabinets available? I’m sorry, I’m not one to write hateful comments, I’m just exaggerating to make a point. I can tell you’re a fantastic parent, and I’m not here to tell you how to live, but the idea seems a bit off to me. I personally wouldn’t love a windowless bedroom, even if it was just for sleeping. If she only uses her room to sleep, maybe keeping her in her original bedroom with a big girl bed could have worked? That way, you could still use it as an office during the day. You could also use good artificial lighting to turn the den into a studio, and it might even work better without the fluctuating natural light. With your skills as an architect, I’m sure you can make the den work beautifully. You’re awesome, just my opinion that this wasn’t your best idea!

[@madsokko]

No feng shui. No natural light. No air... So selfish.

[@Matty002]

to save 10 minutes: local man discovers why people who work from home turn an extra rooms like 'the den' into a home office

[@pawlieblog7967]

Nice video, well done you! I even liked your Bellroy ad, smooth and to the point. Love that daughter was so excited!

[@TheGuruofRock]

There's something kinda hilarious about being annoyed by your daughter bothering you at work so you take her window away

[@tritan130]

😂😂

[@djordje1999]

When i looked video of $300M Home and after that i looked video for $60M home it's looked small and like it's not that comared to $300M one..

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

I would imagine that your resistance to putting your daughter in that room was due to it not being a true bedroom, as most building codes and practice would suggest - no egress window. I don't see that as a "big deal" as she is not likely to be home alone if a situation were to occur that might require that sort of exiting of the premises. I think it's a win.

[@thomasmezei3231]

I think it would have made more sense for you to move into the den and put your daughters toys into her bedroom if all you need is a separate working space. Your daughter probably needs more space than you do. Because of this I didn't even watch the video all the way through and I'm just very surprised because it makes it seem as though you are only thinking of yourself

[@Doughny]

When she's older sure. But her den is near the living area, so I can totally see why she'd prefer to be there so she can be near mum and dad. He himself also said that she likes the new smaller room because it's more cozy.

[@pearlbarley4767]

and her bedroom before was so drab and grey, no wonder she didn't like it

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@DoughnyI agree. For now, I think it's the better solution. The daughter gets a small, cozy room and the dad gets an office/ studio. After a few years, if / when the daughter wants a bigger room or they have a bigger income, they want a yard so they can have dogs, etc then they can reconfigure their apartment or change homes, whichever suits their needs. They can even join "House Hunters" or "Love it or List it". 😅

[@cedmonds525]

A growing child should not be placed in a windowless room. This video gave narcissist, I cringed at the happy music while he put his kid in a closet and gave himself windows for his KZbin videos.

[@cedmonds525]

@@Doughnyhe himself put her in a closet and took her room 😂

[@mary_weis]

Nice video 🎉❤

[@ilikeboringthings9]

Have you just moved the child into a large cupboard?

[@jafrazer]

Only until he decides that he needs that large cupboard for something and moves the child into the airing cupboard across the hall.

[@nicolastardif7782]

You better check your city regulations, often, if there are no windows, it’s illegal to make a bedroom. That’s why, when sold, they sell as 2 rooms + office

[@Daniel_Ho_Status_101]

It's only illegal to call it a bedroom for real estate transactional purposes.

[@adriaba790]

Not legal to make a den a permanent bedroom in US😮

[@DM-ol9ne]

The child is in a cupboard without a window.

[@fionam7768]

You are so cute, and SUCH an architect - honey-sweetie-darling, she's not supposed to be in that room, it's the ONLY place she's going to want to be. Good thing your girls love you

[@14Rudderz14]

Doesn't a bedroom legally have to have a window in Canada (I think that's where you're based)... Just curious.

[@loutrejoueuse]

No window for a bedroom ? I must admit that this is the first time I've found one of your decisions incomprehensible 🤔

[@naH3Ehz115gnahZ]

Your home is enough for now until….😂another member of your family arrive 👶🏻👧🏼👨🏼‍🦱👱🏼‍♀️

[@cedmonds525]

You should be in the den

[@carolynm.8868]

I think your solution is perfect for you and your family. Ignore the haters. Looking forward to more of yourself videos and the delightful way you tell a story.

[@sashahelliwel]

I like the idea of moving things around, but it does feel strange to me you didn't switch the rooms the other way around... Your daughter in the bigger room als she will grow and need more space. Your studio used to live in a corner of your bedroom, the den will suit as well I guess? Also. You have a beautiful view now and your kid had no windows. But the saddest part: you will close the curtains when filming during sunny weather because light would be to hard for filming video's. So the lack of windows in the den would have been less of an bad thing for you than for your kid. And I understand what you are saying. Most of the time she still sits with you guys but in a couple of years, less than you think, she will have friends come over and they will play with her toys in her bedroom. No longer in the living room. Specially cause you live in an appartment, not a home. You have a flat living area so she will play in there faster compared to when she would have to go upstairs. But if you don't mind swapping again in a few years, that is ok ofcourse. Happy for you you can have an easier workflow now..

[@moustacheandnisi]

OMG SHE LOVES IIIIIIIITTT🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@louisdavis001]

No natural light. A much smaller cramped room that she still has to grow in. No separation between play and rest space (which is part of the predicament you were in initially). Like the rest of the comments, I'm sure this was all with good intention but I can't really see how this is benefical to her. Feel like a more suitable first step would be to have moved the office into the bedroom and towork from there during the day since you do say it goes unused most of the time and you can always pick up your laptop and move during the evenings

[@jackpip]

Sorry, but how come that this is a good design decision, especially from the perspective of an architect? No natural light, no fresh air… hope that you will not keep the kid in this environment for long. You probably will argue that she will spend there just the night, but why you don’t move there and let the kid sleep with her mum? I like your videos, but being myself an architect I don’t think that the decision was the right one. Sorry(again)!

[@lindalacey9671]

No window ? Fire safety?

[@pearlbarley4767]

makes it perfect for an office 🤔

[@louisesuth8141]

I really dont think the little girl would manage to climb up and through a window in the case of a fire . . .

[@politereminder6284]

An office needs light more than a bedroom​@@pearlbarley4767

[@lenn452]

@@louisesuth8141 firemen would.

[@arussellturner]

Hey Daniel! I love your videos. Pretty sure I’ve watched every one. I feel like I get at least one good nugget of wisdom to think about every time.

[@ThePathbauer]

That den has no windows nor airflow, that should have been your studio. If you has stairs you would have made her a Harry Potter style bedrom I'm sure.

[@GaddarKerim1]

Windows for you, no window for your kid? 🤔

[@pearlbarley4767]

and his wife has to share with him and the kid. 🤔

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

I had no window as a kid, in a 6’ x 9’ room, and coincidentally today, I am back in that room six decades later whilst looking after my mum and I’m still okay with no window.

[@lenn452]

@@AlphaGeekgirl good for you, but he has the option of giving her a better room with windows but he rather made it into his office lol

[@ana419]

That’s not a bedroom, it’s a pantry, it has no windows! Not good for the development of her eyesight if she spends too much time in there away from the natural light. Be careful.

[@marzenas8727]

This is my favourite episode. The afterthoughts. Thank you.