Full Makeover of My Apartment in Paris (Ep. 04)

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[@khalilahd.]

I’ve been watching your channel for years now and I have to say you’re so inspiring. I’ve always wanted to learn new languages and move out of the US too but I thought it was just a dream however seeing you be afraid and yet trying so many new things anyway has woken me up and now I find myself learning Japanese, trying to move to Spain and focusing on traveling the world so thank you, I don’t think I would’ve had the courage to go for it without seeing your journey

[@alonsoJ2002]

That's so cool! I am also trying to move to Spain in the future and have tried learning japanese before. How are you trying to move to Spain? What are you gonna do when you move there?

[@gmrjb105]

I'm spanish and live in Spain. Why do you guys want to move to Spain?

[@alonsoJ2002]

@@gmrjb105 My grandfather is from Madrid, I studied abroad there and fell in love with the country, also I am from Puerto Rico so I feel closer to Spanish culture than USA culture

[@gmrjb105]

@@alonsoJ2002 oh okay. I live in Madrid. It's a great city!

[@olkiaszx]

Hey!! A girl from Barcelona here, let me know if I can be of help! Lets build this beautiful community one by one! ✨

[@lisamedlyn3818]

I just love your mom's energy. Your parents are amazing.

[@zajch]

Love to see the pride in your smile through the progress of completing Atelier Lutèce. It feels like a start of something great.

[@nathanieldrew]

yes!! It's coming to life!!!

[@miladmzz]

Paris, minimalism, Nathaniel Drew, his parents, and Thomas from YesTheory all in one video. Can't get better than that!

[@beautycirclepro]

They're neighbours now 😀

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

So glad I found your channel this morning! I love your heart. It comes through in all 3 of your videos I’ve so far… Einstein, complicated Romance, and now renovating an apt in Paris! May I suggest “rough hewn” as the style of your table? Masculinity and strength. Love your parents’ youthfulness & enthusiasm! I’m 70 & wish I could meet an older version of you. I’d be smitten! Gotta run. Heading into yoga class! Be well and stay true to yourself. You are like a breath of fresh air!

[@kaileyyoung9779]

really enjoyed the way the video is edited, humorous, showing some personality, but serious when it needs to be, great balance! great story telling :)

[@khalilahd.]

He’s so good at storytelling and brining you into his world. I love it 💜

[@rondypondy]

Was just thinking this as well. It’s 21mins long but it was edited so incredibly well, I had no idea that much time had passed!

[@sicklecellwithdr.o]

You have an incredible gift for storytelling. Please don’t ever take it for granted :)

[@banzy3]

Careful what you keep in the 'cave' - my experience is the humidity eventually destroys most things stored there!

[@benmacmillan1323]

There has always been a certain quality that I can't describe about these videos. Just fabulous and great story-telling

[@BEN-hl6yt]

Yoo that's what I've always said... The only way I can describe ND's videos is that they are like breathing fresh air through your eyeballs

[@bthomson]

Great description!

[@sabinebente8860]

wow I love your mom. just her creative thoughts exploding is amazing to watch

[@raynoladominguez4730]

One can be a party, if you do it right. Your apartment is looking and feeling just right. Good things do take time; but they are worth the wait.

[@lynda.grace.14]

100% agree. If it were not so I wouldn't have a social life at all.

[@aquietreality]

Nathaniel, your joy (despite the hurdles and challenges) just leaps from the screen! I’ve been following your journey for years and I feel so happy and excited for you. Take your time and enjoy the process, remind yourself that you’ll only ever get to renovate your first apartment, for the first time, ONCE. I went through many of the challenges that you’re going through now, when I first started renovating my first house. 20 years later, I look on that time with such fondness. I learned a lot of new skills, and more importantly; I learned so much about myself. Thanks for taking me along on your journey, Tracy 🥰

[@valentinapenta2715]

Nathaniel, as a 67 year old woman (I've been around the block ) I can tell you life will always be a WIP. Look forward to your progress.

[@arlenesolis024]

Omg your place is heavenly. I sending you love, patience and strength for your renovations. Your parents are amazing. I watched your dad vlog and the last one had me in tears of joy. Keep being positive. In the end, there is a wonderful light after all that hard work - it is call your happiness. ❤️

[@bellaluce7088]

YES to the importance of living in beautiful surroundings! When I've expressed this to non-artists I think they sometimes misperceive it as shallowness, but I am as moved by a $3.00 thrift store cup or a literal stone picked up by the side of the road as any of my more expensive items. Some people seem genuinely impervious to ugly environments, but I suspect that even for many non-artists, there is a subliminal magic to being immersed in a beautiful space. ✴❤✴Kudos for prioritizing this for yourself!

[@DiceDecides]

i love when u mentioned your videos being 'art' and not just 'content'. An amazing perspective i think we all should have :)

[@djurdjicadespotovic1194]

I watched the video of you buying this apartment, just as I bought mine too, and watching this video few months later, siting in my apartment that's still not finished and is under renovation after so many delays and complications is actually so comforting. Wishing you all the luck in making your dream home❤️

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

Love this video! I am an interior designer & what I always tell clients--what I know in my core--is that the space you live in, everything about that space (color, texture, forms, shapes, light, etc.) impacts you physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually. Your environment must be a reflection of you. Nobody comes to your home to have an experience of Architectural Digest. They come to have an experience of you. Additionally the functionality of your space must be a match for the way you live. If you are passionate about cooking & spend a lot of time in your kitchen don't use real marble. It is high maintenance & stains easily. Instead use a quartz based product like Silestone. It will wear forever, it won't stain, very low maintenance, equivalent cost & the quartz is anti-bacterial. So relax a bit, try to enjoy the process, take your time. Ask questions, talk to professionals, check out options. Life is always about the process--not just the result. That is sometimes hard for artists to wrap their head around. At least it has been for me.

[@ExNihilo634]

You are glowing and your smile is infectious throughout this video. It's so exciting to see the artist space come together and so cool to hear you philosophizing about the renovation process!

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I'm with you and your mother: Home has to be a beautiful, inspiring place! That notion looks different for everyone. If one dreads going home, something is wrong. Love the kitchen!

[@IzHarris]

ahhhh! it is really coming together. I can't wait to see it in person someday all updated - so fun to see everything you walked us through happening for real! loved this video

[@jameshaddan8538]

Love your mom and dad…and your dad and I are on the exact same page about food…I have the same gleam in my eyes when I’m having an amazing meal…off to Barcelona in October and already mapping out my meals.

[@nataliamaliga]

A lot of people who watch renovation videos on YT love process or in between footage. We want to see everything you're willing to show!

[@joemcniff797]

You have my utmost sympathy - my husband and I have been living through a gut kitchen/downstairs bathroom/mudroom renovation since May...and probably still another month to go. It will be a long time before I order take out or eat in a restaurant, once this is over. But today, I take joy in seeing plaster going up. You have to enjoy the pockets of progress wherever you can. Suerte, suerte, suerte - can't wait to see the rest of the transformation unfold.

[@martiocallaghan1656]

The progress and the process are awesome Nathaniel. The apartment is already looking great. I think you are so lucky to be getting loads of generous help from the people who love you. It is going to be amazing. Thank you for bringing us along on this transformational journey, literally and figuratively. I so appreciate that you share your personal growth because you transfer that insight and awareness to some of your viewers. Your videos exude your energy and enthusiasm. I am super excited for you, but also excited to be in beautiful Paris because of you.

[@thezmanchar]

It’s so beautiful. I would love for your grandmother to see the place. I’m sure your family is very proud of you. But her opinion would be GOLDEN.

[@gabrieldariobrionesdossant8098]

It's amazing how we are going through (literally) the exact same situation. I've been moving from Argentina to Portugal since the beginning of the year, and experienced the same... "excitement" that you have been going through. Ever since that first moment when we got the news for the visa and residence. Literally the same experience. I'm also doing it with the help of my parents, and it's teaching me so much. Being able to watch your videos about this change it's like talking with a friend that gets all the jokes you tell him. I'm also here to pursue my dream of "living the life that I want to live". So I'm grateful to you, because you have also inspired me to do my best. It important to note that, our process has been so similar that you bought THE EXACT SAME COFFE MACHINE that I bought. Please, tell me more about coincidences. Anyways, thank you for sharing this kind of content with people. I really believe you are making a difference.

[@kraekennedy]

By far my favorite Nat'l Drew video yet! Congrats, so happy for you. ENJOY!

[@charlesblack1086]

Wow! How joyous this episode was. Thank you Nathaniel! Keep us posted as your Atelier evolves. :)

[@TheMallares]

Thank you Nathaniel for taking us on this journey with you! Congrats to the final touches to your apartment. One of the reasons I was able to start over and take the leap was because your channel. I currently just left my 9-5 job, moved to London and got a flat of my own. It’s been a crazy experience nonetheless. Beautiful things take time, so I just want to take the time to appreciate the work you put out. Everything on this channel has been captured so beautifully and I can’t wait to see/support all your future milestones along the way.

[@tangroll7809]

As a new Parisian myself, and aspiring content creator ; I admire the storytelling, the transparency and the quality of this “Paris apartment” series. Keep up the good work and the positivity ! Loving it ! ❤️

[@Beaut_Beau]

I don't think there is any other person i have ever watched on youtube that so consistently makes me smile from ear to ear with their infectious energy, love ya mate!

[@assalamel1996]

Your eyes are spanking with joy and excitement ✨️ you passed through so many challenging trails and hardships to achieve your goals. You deserve the best. Tu mérite que du bonheur, je suis fière de toi👏.

[@neesharemak]

How lovely to see someone actualising their desires! Couldn't help but smile for you at 2:08 when you got all excited because it was your first night in the apartment. So vulnerable and relatable!

[@lunablanco963]

He estado viendo tus videos hace un par de meses, en un momento en el que todo está cambiando en mi vida, y he de decir que me inspiras mucho. Gracias por compartir todo esto!!

[@JM_Architecture]

Thank you, Nathaniel, for taking us on this incredible journey of yours. We're all excited to see what else you make of this incredible space and the future collaborations you have with your fellow artists!

[@ryanpalmer9467]

As another experiencing all these feelings this year, this video was cathartic. Seeing you capture and express in such a beautiful way an enclosure of wood, drywall, wires, and pipes teach you many lessons. Make you frustrated, cry, and exhausted. Reminding us how hard it is to get to that destination you want with something that on the outside seems so simple. I have remodeled 3 rooms so far in 8 months. Living in the mess is so hard. Controlling the dust even harder. Doing it while you have a job, other goals you work towards, enjoying life and spending enough time with people you care about, I have become amazed with cities. They have so many buildings of imense size that are less than 100 years old. It's hard enough to make a rectangular prism stand on its own, humans took the extra time to make extravagant works of art out of these domiciles.

[@emilywinger8279]

I love how vulnerable, open, and excited you are about life. I could truly watch your videos all day. Not to mention the incredible art put into your filming, and how well spoken and comfortable you make people feel through a screen! Thank you for sharing 🤍

[@mmeb7250]

What a poetic name as Atelier Lutèce. I think you really embody the journey of many people over the centuries moving to Paris - your apartment is a place to create and to thrive in community with other artists and free-thinkers. Thank you for sharing your "nid" - love it!

[@michaellaval-lindley4482]

Congrats on making Paris home. My 22 years here ends next week and I hope your next 22 years here will be as wnderful as mine were. Looking forward to your next story!

[@caterinacolombo2937]

Loved the crazy look of enthusiasm on your face as you said how much you enjoyed the process. Made me enthusiastic about my life too.

[@xumarxudiyeva6820]

How much I appreciate your approach to the work you are responsible for.Keep going forward to new beginnings, as you mentioned everything goes step-by-step 🙏🏻 wish you good luck and patience with your renovations

[@geraldinetoltschin7776]

Your parents are SO darling. I lived for twenty five years in Buenos Aires and Bariloche. Now I live in Barcelona. Love Paris, do not speak French so almost never go there, also, SO expensive compared to Spain. Your place looks like a GORGEOUS dream…Love your videos. Thanks so much.

[@AngelaBahrij]

There is something about Paris and it’s petite flats. We stayed in Rue Bonaparte a higher floor with a cute elevator too. Was surprisingly quiet, you were right to buy it!

[@Steph_davis]

Daaamn dude your are living the Parisian dream. It's so pretty! Well done and well deserved 👏

[@DavorZyx]

I really love these apartment episodes. I would love it if Tomas showed us his apartment and how far he has come, or if he would let you briefly show it in some of your episodes! It would be really nice to see since you're next-door neighbours, and apart from Yes Theory and Seek Discomfort episodes we don't get to see much of his personal life and space, try to convince him! :D

[@pawlieblog7967]

Wow what ambition!! Beautiful flat, it deserves a makeover. Glad that KZbin can help you get the income to budget for this exciting reno !

[@artxlife7236]

Loving seeing this and just learned this lesson myself. Last year started a gut Reno (sans bathroom) of my small studio apt and it took more than twice as long as I had planned, and it still isn’t done even though I’ve moved back in. There’s so much tedious work that goes into renovations that you don’t think about or don’t think will take as long, but every step and detail matters. Totally worth all the hard work considering how much time we spend in our homes! Can’t wait to see your next update

[@Sahilxsachdeva]

Every new video is so damn refreshing! You really take the person by their imagination to your rollercoaster world. For 21 minutes, I was pretty invested. I was randomly watching stuff on KZbin, I saw this and brought my AirPods for complete immersion. This is something that has truly inspired me. Next month I'll be moving to Madrid and of course, buying a house isn't that easy but seeing you buy one, that's one incredible journey to be on and makes me excited for fine. Been a long-time fan of your art and FML, at this point, I sound like a crazy fanboy but when there's something good, gotta appreciate it. Keep up the good work!😃

[@loveloves2770]

This is my favorite of yours to date. I enjoying experiencing the process through your lens. I relate so much to your & your mother's styles of the creative process & energy. I feel validated since my own creation style has been rejected by those closest to me for my entire life. Thank you for the reminder to be authentic & other like-minded & like-hearted people will come into my life & magic will be created ✨

[@carolineholden2215]

Been through a few renovations now and can confirm: you're almost never "done" with a renovation!!! That being said, LOVE the details you are putting in. Such a great mix of classic / traditional european styles while also being super modern. Can't wait to see it continue to evolve. Well done!

[@romica748]

Omg Leah! So happy to see content creators getting together. Congrats on this journey Nate! Atelier Lutèce looking good

[@diadiasara]

Quel courage, I admire it. And sometimes it gets time to figure details out, one day it clicks on your head and you just know you found it

[@SusannahFisher]

It’s so bright and cheerful in the apartment. It’s already looking great, and I’m looking forward to more of your renovations. Really happy for you. You are living the dream and it gives me so much hope as I pursue my own dreams. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@stevedowler2366]

You are so right - the place where you live energizes the things you create. Great choice on the NE side of Sacre Coeur, just a stroll from "The only street in Paris" (R. de Martyrs). Bon courage.

[@youtubelearning2990]

Place is looking great so far. You'll get there soon enough my friend. I've been working on my apartment for two years. And trust me, you'll switch things up as you go.

[@AustinGirl09]

Take your time and take us along with you...it is so much more real. It's so easy to desire the final end product (NOW!), but then you do not get to celebrate and absorb each little victory. I am 75 and just began powerlifting. I would love to be instantly transformed, but I've realized taking it slow and savoring each little victory as I inch forward with my personal records is much more satisfying as I learn along the way. BTW, been watching you for a couple of years and I love EVERY video!

[@Andres_Martinez.]

Nathaniel really had a dream and actually went for it; I admire that.

[@lauradamico6503]

Congratulations on this very busy season of life you've had! I hope fall and winter will be filled with rest, love, an friendship in your beautiful, well-deserved sanctuary. :) Peace, Laura

[@alice.lefthandedscissors]

YESSSSSSS! Loving this series so much, your energy, your parents, the aesthetics, the vision. Wishing you a smooth road ahead in the renovation! (And you look so great in that khaki jacket!)

[@chowmander]

I started following your channel when the minimalism movement was taking hold. I've grappled with minimalism and maximalism over the years, and I've coming to realize the importance of enjoying beauty and harvesting life's pleasures. Here's to the ongoing journey of living intentionally.

[@pieluver786]

This channel has been so comforting and motivating over the years. Love the apartment and vision. Congrats 🎉

[@amagran24]

The value of patience! Keep inspiring

[@anchorsanvils]

Nathaniel as always thank you for sharing this beautiful experience with us and for always being upfront with everything, honestly its refreshing and inspiring!

[@towwf]

Nathaniel got me quitting my job to move to Europe 👀

[@khalilahd.]

That’s awesome! I wish you the best 💜

[@annaforanna595]

That’s awesome congrats 🎉

[@TMD3453]

Yeah, it’s the beauty of Paris that is energizing: the human scale, the neoclassical geometries in the public spaces, the colors and natural setting and how the buildings adapt. Enjoy the process, for sure. Cheers all the best

[@GeorgiexoxoTV]

The energy of joy, reunion, and illumination is captivating in this beautiful storytelling Nathaniel! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you xoxo

[@jerichodahilan]

Hey, Nat! I relate to you when you said you are a very impatient person that wants things now. Just wanna say thank you for reminding me that all good things take time.

[@yvonnesantiago7637]

Your apartment looks great. I like the airy and calm vibe.

[@donaldauguston9740]

I'm super happy for you. I think you are right, an open empty room is so full of endless possibilities and creating it, is art!

[@RominaLangeBoelter]

your parents are precious, please cherish them

[@dandelion2188]

I cannot explain how much joy you irradiate!!! I'm really happy to see this big goal happening for you! I always dreamed of having my own place so i can imagine a little part of the emotion and also you showing the experience gives me a lot of hope and courage to keep trying finding my own apartment! It also helps a lot to keep playing them while working or doing things that amount to the final goal! Thank you so much Nathaniel i wish you all the best! have fun!

[@nickdlf]

I love how passionate you are about the Sodastream… I totally relate too, I love mine… it never gets old fizzing it, it’s so oddly satisfying! Your Atelier looks incredible too.. congratulations!

[@arodriguez9764]

Renovations are absolutely never easy. You’re doing an amazing job in creating such a beautiful space! Congrats! Looking forward to see how it all ends up. 😀

[@simongamez]

I'm genuinely happy for you. It's so refreshing to see your excitement and passion about this project and all the progress you've done so far. I love how your mom took over the renovation, she's a vibe haha. The editing on this video is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see more, the apartment looks beautiful!

[@kinkarobotina]

it's way more rewarding to observe an imperfect process, than a finished, sparkling result. struggling is human, and I think that are the videos that are enjoyed most.

[@joshvs]

Your energy, story-telling and way of editing videos is so inspirational to me. Great vid, you're really an artist!

[@CN345456]

Beautiful. Seeing you with your parents is such a gift!! ☺️

[@themarvelousdonohues9153]

I'm so excited for you! Your honesty is refreshing! I love the realistic style of story telling. I look forward to seeing the journey!

[@simonbhill]

I can so relate to this. I bought my first house on my own last year and am just finishing the 2nd phase of renovations. The challenges: finding tradespeople you can trust, making so many decisions and the DUST!! But when you start to see it come together, that's such a great feeling! 👍🏻 Great video, thanks for sharing 😃

[@joycestewart4893]

You are correct, patience and a sense of adventure are valuable lessons. We are 4 years into a 6 year renovation and find challenges everyday. But, beauty also! Love your choices so far.

[@niqueo9233]

Getting to watch your beautiful life inspires me to create a beautiful life of my own. I am totally reinvigorated! Thank you for sharing, even when things haven’t gone exactly as planned.

[@pamelacolson310]

"Art and beauty in general is a huge piece of the meaning of life" ...this made me cry tears of joy. I said "YESSS" out loud. I've fought the idea that beauty is shallow but honestly, surrounding myself with beautiful things and people who are beautiful inside is absolutely essential to my well being. And luckily we can find beauty in many ways. Thanks for that Drew!

[@sakalasima]

i found this video randomly AND I'm so happy I did! You're amazing, can't wait for the next video

[@AlexPresa]

I love how much you treasure beauty. I'm glad I'm not the only one in the endeavour to make everything beautiful and leave things better than you found them. 🙏

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I just found your channel and appreciated your story about your journey to a finished space. I am building a little cottage and feel your pain.I have lived in an unfinished space on a tri fold mattress for 10 months.I understand the feeling of wanting to get to the finish line.Thank you for reminding me to enjoy the process. Your parents are so good looking and adorable and you have some seriously awesome friends! I look forward to following your journey.

[@KeelyJanelle]

Love your videos so much! I’m only a few minutes in and this is so well filmed and edited, I feel like i’m watching a documentary😆 keep going!!!

[@Cineastafrustrada238]

Omg, I'm so proud of you, You deserve this Nath, you're amazing, keep living your life with intention💌

[@smileyface702]

Beautiful apartment! Your smile is always so luminescent

[@marcellmell0]

Excellent video, Nathaniel, so inspiring. I would like to see more of your paints! Congrats on the apartment/atelier.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

That is already beautiful - it's going to be spectacular and so comfortable as well as beautiful. You're going to love it, and I think you're right, homes probably do evolve continually over time - but you'll get it to a point where you'll be happy with it for now, and now may be quite a long time in the end. 😀

[@mexigail]

Felicidades! Your new home is beautiful. Can't repeat enough . . Enjoy the journey and your accomplishments along the way. Your parents are the best! Love your dad's excitement for food. So glad I discovered you here. Espero tu próxima aventura en tu casa y en Paris! Un abrazo fuerte.

[@thechrisbarry]

Thanks for sharing this! Great to get updates and see that you’re doing so well!

[@gingersnapppp]

so beautiful! great lessons. so proud of your progress

[@organicallyme]

So attractive and beautiful to see your passion and mind working behind the scenes of what you've created for yourself

[@eleanor850]

this was so fun and exciting to watch, ive been watching your channel for years and you really look so happy, I will hopefully be moving to Paris in September to study French (as a foreign languague) and you have really sold it to me, thank you for sharing your journey! cant wait to see more of you in paris :)

[@vlaicualexia7868]

Tears of joy, so so happy for you!! Really appreciate the transparecy and sending you a huge thank you for sharing your journey! Patience is key, always :)

[@lisasoko1484]

I am so happy I discovered your channel a few months ago, each video is so great to watch, it is always soothing and beneficial. I love apartments renovations and I it is great that you showed the whole process even when it is not finished yet because that is usually how things go for most people. Anyway, can't wait to see the rest of this journey :)

[@austinmpranger]

Love the space so far! Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!

[@NomadTheDisciple]

The editing and the energy is just amazing, I love it! I wish you good luck in Paris Nathan 👍🏻