Family of 4 Shares a 1 Bedroom NYC apartment, With Grace & Charm

[@PamNewkirk]

“How lucky I am to have something that makes goodbye so hard” love that quote! Speaks volumes! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home! I love it ♥️

[@margaretinsydney3856]

I think this is an amazing, beautiful, and efficient use of space. The apartment looks so warm and inviting. Well done. 😊

[@xilamonster]

Proof that attitude is everything and any space can be functional with the right energy

[@thp8040]

This woman needs her own show.❤

[@anitavirginillo]

It's great to see people be so intentional.

[@brontec9769]

What a lovely tour and home! She must be a wonderful teacher, you can feel it in all the thought and detail put into the home. Thanks for sharing!

[@Astar.youtube]

I also have a family of 4 and live in a one bedroom in London smaller than this one. It’s great that the kids get their own room. However It can get depressing not having your own room as an adult 😢. It also gets cluttered and messy quick which is a pain as it means I’m constantly having declutter and organise all our stuff. Praying to get a bigger home one day inshallah.

[@jukes243]

Get rid of some stuff and your home will be easier (and quicker) to clean. Ask yourself "want or need"?.

[@salwakk]

"Depending on who's measuring" is so relatable 😂 cozy home ❤❤

[@papabear2515]

Stunning beautiful! Creative, functional and gorgeous home! We are a retired couple who live in a 550 square foot cottage. We have 2 cats and 1 dog as well. We have an open floor plan with only 1 interior door -for the bathroom. Our bed is a Murphy bed as well and we LOVE it! We are going to look into the “poof” - that’s genius and beautiful! Small beautiful spaces are nurturing and facilitate close relationships. We love our cozy home that also has many books (we are a retired teacher and a retired children’s librarian) and wouldn’t trade it for an inch more space! It’s easy to maintain, cleaning is a breeze and as a result, we have so much time to spend on doing the things we love and enjoy! All the best to your family! Thank you for this lovely video!

[@lorimecikalski3079]

Love this. She was so easy to listen to and the set-up for a family of four really works for them.

[@jackieadams9869]

I really enjoyed your use of space. It was a good idea to put the kids in the primary bedroom. Then using the Living room as a shared space for your bedroom with Murphy bed. I love what you've done with the space. ❤🎉

[@hilariecalijo4643]

So cute. Love that the kids hv the bedroom, so smart ❤ I still have one of my childhood dresser/ desk and I’m 55. I’ve been able to keep utilizing it, from myself, to my son, daughter and now grandson❤

[@kbeth4848]

What a beautiful lady! I love her spirit! She is very intentional with her space. Organized yet doesn’t feel controlling. Everything of what they all need and what is important to them while living within their means. You can tell how loving and calm they are as a family. It’s refreshing to see. All the best to them. 🙂

[@winterlighthome]

Looking at the photos, they have very few years left in that apartment before the brother ages out of sharing a room with little sister. What a beautiful, intentional home for this season of their family's life. I wish for her fabulous closets in the next! This home is so good that I hope they do an updated AT video after they've moved into their next space for their next phase. p.s. The art cabinet in the kitchen is a lovely and practical idea.

[@Karen-ul9hd]

You can make a division in the children's bedroom - if one is needed - with.a screen

[@iomis2001]

@@Karen-ul9hd You don't want to be a teenage boy sharing a room with your sister and only having a divider.

[@fishercourt]

@@Karen-ul9hd No, it doesn’t matter, there are laws about children having their own bedroom at a certain age. I’m not sure what the law is in that state and city, it’s different everywhere. I know there just will not be enough space when they get taller and have to move out of child size beds. The parents also will need their own bedroom.

[@fufufuaru]

i like how they decorated and it still looks like a home.

[@lornamarie5544]

Purchasing a 1 bed apartment to live in when you have 2 kids is wild to me

[@IamSiriusStar]

I love this. Moreso the idea of it, the intentionality because your space is abundant and reflective of your values❤ Your family is happy!

[@JacquelineWhittingham]

So true …. make space for what makes you happy first, then the rest will follow.

[@zenwintention]

Loved this tour and the comment about prioritizing your personal and family values, then designing your space to support those values. Excellent advice!

[@ElleMS-14]

They did a great job of being creative with the space they have. However, this shouldn’t be the norm. People should be able to afford a comfortable home for their families in the cities/ towns they love.

[@cavaleevi]

I think your home is wonderful. There aren’t many people who live in a small home but still make it look practical and cozy, and your home is a prime example that both can work. We live in 54 square meters with a child and a dog, and we also use the living room as a sleeping area. It’s nice to see that it works well elsewhere too 😊

[@eskimoki9630]

What an awesome idea to put the winter clothes in the pouf!!! I must steal it ;)

[@debraglenn7369]

I love it!! Your use of space/storage was so intentional, which shows your ability to be creative, and wise!! Kudos to you, it’s great!❤

[@LyrLight777]

I Japan 750 sqft, will be divided into 3 bedroom or at least 2 bedroom. It's consider large area though in other countries it's consider compact

[@dyutibasu4541]

Same in many Indian cities. I think USA and Canada have huge rooms as compared to Aisa and Europe.

[@lorinelson7607]

Dividing the bedroom is a great idea!

[@hspd]

I own a 721 sq ft flat in Singapore. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 small bathrooms, a storage room, a huge kitchen and a small-ish living room. It's interesting how developments in different cities create such different layouts.

[@annabarr1304]

Same in Paris, I moved out and upgrade to a 80m house, totally normal size for family of 4.

[@susannegiesen2114]

This is a beautiful home! In some way it looks very european😉 They made a good decision about the rooms. The rooms are big and the kids have enough place to sleep and play😊 Lovely family, all the best from Germany to them for the upcoming New year 🍀🥳😊

[@ModernChristianChick]

This woman is so amazing. The space is lovely. This family is blessed. One of the best home tours…..

[@JerseyBorn-l16]

THIS apt is beautiful! I'm impressed by how they utilized their space. Very creative. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@paulajf4205]

As a couple moving back to NYC (Brooklyn) and has space/location/price priorities even just for us two, I'm curious why living specifically in NYC was still the priority for this couple w/kids when they can get prob more bang for buck outside of it but still have access to it. I'm not saying it's a wrong choice, I'm just curious how they came to it.

[@tevagayou6938]

Maybe commute to school.

[@RStewartRStewart]

Cozy and inviting apartment. Great use of space!! There is nothing crazy about layering rugs.. it’s very popular. They’ll be in the suburbs in a New York minute.

[@loomonda18]

Such a stunning space ❤ Their creativity is so evident

[@bbygrlpt2]

They’re probably saving money to get a much bigger place bc it looks like the boy will need his own bedroom soon

[@chalettedorsey5989]

That’s so crazy that New York City is so overpriced. It forces people to buy spaces that are way too small for their families.

[@pinkskiestoday]

I agree. It's so terrible and sad.

[@anitavirginillo]

They seem to be making it work just fine :)

[@slny1208]

At least they aren’t living above their means. I love how challenges force us to become creative. Their space is nice.

[@Karen-ul9hd]

It's quite common in places outside the US. Many advantages: being together more, less spending, less clutter, more time to do what you really want

[@pastelclouds1922]

65m2 for a family with kids is pretty normal here in Europe, in the cities. And in places like Hong Kong that’s considered quite luxurious. But I appreciate that Americans are used to larger spaces so this living situation could look sad from that perspective.

[@lyndaferraz6993]

What a beautiful home❤

[@estherkamocherobinson7062]

Wow I learned so much in your video. I also have growing little ones and I gain some tips for our home. I love the Ikea bunk beds, Murphy bed, and magnet tiles. As a former educator I also love open ended toys and activities. Well done.

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

This arrangement works great now that the kids are small. But I can't imagine two moody teenagers of apparently different genders being happy about sharing a bedroom all the time and having mom and dad sleeping in the living room and needing their privacy too. But for now, it's cute.

[@MarisaPaola-um5yb]

What a lovely, stunning looking lady..so many live in large cities, small spaces are exhausting but a fact of life. Nice vid.

[@akyilrana]

the kids room is absolutely incredible i like it sooooo much

[@shirleyrowe4078]

This is beautiful. What lovely spaces.

[@dani7118]

You've made this small space work so well for your lifestyle - well done!

[@karonmalingo5798]

Thank you for a look at your lovely, functional apartment. Cheers.

[@dawnsullivan7325]

beautiful home...i love it...its so peaceful!!! and i am also a huge fan of Murphy beds...they jus make sense...more families need to embrace these beds with the rising cost of housing...not everyone can afford a bedroom for each child and the parents!!! good job!!!

[@AEO123]

Great apartment!❤

[@moonflowerkei]

your home looks incredible with 2 kids! Also, please keep the vintage dresser - they don't make them like they used to!

[@KimiPetri]

Lovely job! We live in a small space and are a family of 4 as well. Beautiful use of the space, and love your style. We are of the same style type also. 😊

[@nlt10016]

It’s beautiful, I love it,, congratulations ❤❤

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

A very lovely space; so well thought out.

[@marciawhite7448]

I love it, just beautiful.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@jaymay5815]

Looks like they're making it work but yes, their growing family could certainly benefit from an additional bedroom and bathroom. I also didn't see a washer/dryer but I could have missed that part in the video.

[@amynicholsonjones2349]

This was delightful. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤

[@InfiniteTrinity8]

It's beautiful!!!

[@zetazeta1422]

BEAU-TI-FUL!!! ❤️

[@CK1000ism]

This video isn't just an apartment tour but a master class in parenting. The only small thing I might do is put a recessed medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Otherwise, wow!

[@jennifergraham9679]

This maybe a one bedroom but its a big one and these folks make it work.

[@FoougieTV]

If you can, move to a lower cost of living state. Take out a HELOC or do a cash out refi for a 5% down payment on a cheaper home. And rent the apartment out. Definitely need more room for your growing family.

[@iomis2001]

Seems like any negative comments get deleted. Having 4 people in a one bedroom is just a no.

[@les0101s]

Looks like you didn't watch the video.

[@theemarydee1610]

I am 5’ tall and I live alone. My one bedroom apartment has cabinets to the ceiling. I only use the first 2 shelves and the other 2 are empty. My SIL says I could rent them out.

[@ClaudiAlexa]

Beautiful apartment, but when you get sick during daytime the bed is middle? Or privacy during intimacy?... My kids wake up a lot during de night

[@okokok142]

This woman is 2,00000000% and actress

[@daliakarmakar5123]

Oh I love this home!

[@크와왕-c5f]

Where do you lie when you're sick and resting?

[@Immortal10364]

LOVE FROM PUNE MAHARASHTRA🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 ❤👍🥰😍😘😃😎😉😊🧡😀🤝😍❤

[@Iluvchknz]

It’s cute but the amount of mental gymnastics people go through to convince themselves they wanted this and are ok with it is insane to me.

[@Isabelle-hk1og]

If we couldn't convinced ourselves that what we have is what we want, we wld jump out of the window

[@lyndaferraz6993]

If she could afford a bigger place she would get It. Don’t you agree?

[@Rena-eg6bm]

Finding happiness through contentment. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to recognize this. Instead, some people are forever chasing happiness with material things.

[@mintberrycrunch4333]

There's no window, you'll have to jump out the skylight

[@fionaokeefe1906]

@@lyndaferraz6993she’s poor husband is poor and it’s either this shoebox or homeless shelter

[@es5696]

Nah don't get rid of your chilhood dresser. Reuse it somewhere else

[@lubietruskawki1668]

Totally normal apartment for Europeans. Really typical to put children in the spare room, and use the living room as a sleeping room for parents. Nevertheless, nice normal apartment, in the trend of Normalize the Norm

[@Kossa-Odessa]

I live in Europe and I very rarely hear people do this. Only case I know were a couple that knew they couldn’t afford more kids nor did they have the space for them.

[@lindagarrido4353]

@@Kossa-OdessaSame here. I’ve lived in Spain and now Italy. Parents and children have their own rooms, albeit small. The boy will not want to share a room with his sister in a few years. Plus, the parents have zero privacy.

[@joannacurran8475]

It was more an Eastern European thing. I am English and my first house was 2 bed, 1 bath, 530 sq ft. When they were built in 1904 mist were filled with families. Boys room, girls room and parents in the 'front' room. Beds were fold aways, often in dressers, the early murphy bed...

[@김혜령-p6r]

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