NEVER TOO SMALL: 3 in 1 Artist’s Home, Studio and Gallery, Lisbon 50sqm/538sqft

[@FreerideTaurus]

this is really not a home, but an atelier with a facilities to do overnighters.

[@MelanaC]

Exactly! I feel that many viewers have missed the point 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@b3blueblue]

I think so too! Cooking is not a priority, I guess they order in all the time.

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

My thoughts exactly.

[@valarya]

Yet the title says "Artist's Home" 😵

[@VoroninHop]

Agreed. That said, it seems odd to give so much precious private space to a bath-tub, which are v unusual in Lisbon homes (I live there) and to have a toilet - which is presumably used for public events too - only separated by a sheer curtain.

[@stephensabatino7974]

It is rare that someone takes the time and effort to revitalize a space back to its former beauty without imposing too much of their own will over it and making it something it is not. This space is optimized well for its intended use as a location for an artist to work/showcase their stuff and live for extended periods. Many artists have a process where they get into grooves and work continuously night and day to get things done...and this is a space to make that happen. nice work!

[@uniqdzign2]

As both an artist and minimalist, I could definitely live in this space. Having a space to exhibition as well, would be just ideal for me too. The archway is beautiful, and rightfully made a feature.

[@chocolatbownie35]

how would you cook?

[@lagringa7518]

@@chocolatbownie35 I guess there was a portable element somewhere, but she probably hates to cook and eats out. Shrug.

[@sosexymagazinerobinwatkins8467]

2 burner(electric)stove; microwave, toaster; toaster oven, air fryer...it's 2024@@chocolatbownie35

[@fulvias.8463]

Of course it would't work for someone living permanently there, but as a multifunctional space with the option to host someone for a few nights (like an artist exposing there) it is really well thought!

[@tinekejoldersma]

It is beautiful, and light, and the antique elements are beautifully integrated. Perhaps nobody that commented so negatively ever lived south, with on every street good food and amusement. You live outside because of the lovely weather. You chat on terrasses and eat out for a cheap price. This gorgeous home was meant as a gallery and workplace. Not as a fully functioning home. But it can be used as such.

[@orla99913]

I have to agree with many that the kitchen is not a cook's kitchen ... but overall I really like how she has set it up, with the bathroom tucked under and the little mezzanine, and I love how she kept that arch.

[@mariastathopoulos744]

I am thrilled to see the original stone arch brought back to life and the ceiling beam in sympatico with the building. The drawback for me is the kitchen. Who cares about a dishwasher when there isn’t an oven? Lack of storage is also a negative aspect. The fridge is very small too. It seems the bathtub had more priority than the kitchen. The floorplan does not give the impression that someone or a couple live here as their full time residence. More of a weekender and a private gallery for exhibitions/ showings.

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

I absolutely love the arch! I was wondering about the dishwasher, too. But as it also doubles as an art gallery, maybe it could be useful for washing wine glasses?

[@Nini00000]

I think the dishwasher makes sense, usually these kind of art galleries offer some drinks/sparkling wine at their events. Totally agree, I don't see anyone living in this space due to the lack of basically everything.. and weird choice to put a bathtub there imo 🤷🏻

[@anniestumpy9918]

They probably rent it out as an airBNB, I guess in that case a bathtub sells better because it looks stylish ​@@Nini00000

[@synnae1]

I did, I had to choose between an dishwasher and an oven. Chose the first, never regretted it.

[@synnae1]

Forgot to add, this kitchen is totally NOT a working kitchen. Much more for an office.

[@canwejustnot]

As an illustrator/artist: i think this place works really well!! And the bathtub is very much appreciated, especially after long hours of standing up to paint. Good way to sooth the aching muscles.

[@Schokishake]

Wait, the toilet is only separated by a sheer curtain? I wouldn’t want to use it during an art exhibition 😅

[@PeiwenTanbassoon821]

If you need to use it you'd be the exhibition 🤣

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

some people would love that tho😂

[@SN-sz7kw]

I kept imagining the line waiting to use it…

[@Schokishake]

@@SN-sz7kw 🙈🙈🙈

[@Schokishake]

@@PeiwenTanbassoon821 💯😂

[@rainwhitez6165]

Looks like a really nice working space for occasional sleepovers. Given the limited storage space, tiny closet and few kitchen appliances as well as the makeshift sofa bed, I guess living in this place daily would be quite inconvenient.

[@MarquisedeWhat]

This is a beautiful, intriguing and highly functional artist home, and I love that it challenges conventional usage of space, as we don’t all live the same lives. For this couple, being able to convert the dining/working space into a pop-up gallery and large project workspace, is the trade-off for a conventional lounging and living room space. I get it. Being able to fold away the custom bed back into a sofa for those gallery guests that inevitably wander up the mezzanine (there’s always someone) is also brilliant. For even more multifunction, they could even choose to use a projector to display video on the white space above their fireplace. It makes me reflect on which uses are really necessary in my home, because I’m also of the multipurpose and multifunction possibility philosophy. I see some people in the comments are criticizing the small kitchen space, but that doesn’t bother me, as there’s that entire glass table for prep. Obviously it’s not a foodie kitchen, but it’s perfect for economy of space, especially in Europe. Well done!

[@Angeliqued]

Looks nice, but the kitchen is a joke.

[@luniasta]

The kitchen alone would make this place unlivable to me. It's just much more of an office/gallery than a functional apartment

[@LeviKanal]

It probably just wasn't a priority by the client to have a big kitchen

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

@@LeviKanal I agree. If they eat out and dry clean their clothes, this is the perfect work-from-home space. :)

[@luniasta]

@@LeviKanal obviously, but for most people it just wouldn't work, which makes me think it's not the best use of space for most

[@luniasta]

@@blindsoldier wtf

[@aninomiai3923]

I keep saying WTF every time something is revealed. It's not all practical, but I can see how everything works in real life. This is crazy and she's amazing for making such a limited space with a full function. Applause for her creativity. Love the clean lines and the materials she used too.

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

It's so exciting to see how the owner's personal needs are considered and how a space could have many functions depending on what the owner desires to use it for. Even if I would be absolutely miserable living in such a space (and I definitely would be there!), I love seeing how a space is personalised. This is why I follow this channel- to see how different we all are and how different space we need. However, I can often find tips and tricks for my home renovation, even if the overall space presented in the video does not meet my needs. However, some minor details inspire me.

[@IfeomaNwanze1ze]

@@Trammiliin_nr2 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@namebrandmason]

I'm certain this is more of a pied a terre than a full-time home.

[@liliabird3160]

50sqmeters- it’s not a small place😂😂 it could be a nice family home, but it was converted into the gallery😅 blinds could be digital ones😊

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

@@liliabird3160 I live in a 54sqm flat, and I think it’s a decent size place I have here. I have a bedroom, livingroom, kitchen and bathroom. Plus some storage space in the basement. I’ve came to conclusion that “small” can be interpreted very diferently. I like the size. Heating bills are reasonable (we have snowy winters here), cleaning is managable, but I have enough space for my dog and hobbies, but also to invite people over. Sometimes I feel it’s funny how people with very serious faces talk how to manage living in such small space. 😅

[@Krommeniedijk]

Overnightable studio is an amazingly cool thing to have. Soak all the debris off in the bath once you're done working at inevitably three in the morning then pass out upstairs until lunchtime.

[@jennycampbell5236]

I love it. Some artists live in camper vans with a lot less. The kitchen is easy to clean like small apartments in Japan. To be able to live and work in the same space with no commuting is a big plus. It is very stylish and well planned. Such a lovely area to live.

[@katmastroianni557]

Wow, what a perfect example of addressing the needs of a client. The space really looks like an art studio, without compromizing on comfort. Also loved that she was really thoughtful in design - respect and repourpose what’s possible, be creative with limitations that you have. 10/10.

[@Terry-xx2xm]

I like some of the things, but trying to make it 3 things doesn't work for me. I would say primarily it is a studio with the option to sleep over and have an exhibition. It just doesn't come across as anyone's home.

[@safiyeerkan9010]

I love bath is being covered and bed is warmed by chimney! So original and very minimalistic at the same time. Such an amazing art space and office. loved it!!

[@betterchapter]

What a wonderfully designed space. It feels extremely modern yet very artsy

[@violetcassandraperseo8773]

This place is aethereal. She did an impressive job!

[@jessisoffline]

Love how they kept some original features! Beautiful 😍

[@leasachapman21]

Best use of space i have see, for a very difficult brief. Combining a public gallery with a hidden comfortable home brilliant! Hats of to the architect. I like many others would have preferred a larger fridge and an oven but I don't think it is possible or you would lose the gallery like asthetic. Which is vital to the function the owner required.

[@susanjohn6506]

This is lovely, spacious & clever. I love the cover for the bath & the sofa to bed. Would really need a door for the toilet, not just a filmy curtain.

[@miyama9351]

Everyone is a minimalist on this channel.

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

it's a gallery by day so it has to be

[@flickeringgreenflame8493]

​@@marvinraphaelmonfort8289Well -- not the bathtub area. :) I personally would've used that area for something else. But -- my hobbies are different. :)

[@BananaCake26]

And loves white. Almost every apartment is pure white with a little wood. Guess minimalists love sterile hospital vibes.

[@notlukebenson]

You kind of have to be to have small homes.

[@anniestumpy9918]

It might seem so, but nobody is actually living in that "apartment". Nobody could do that kind of minimalism where you have zero storage space and a dishwasher but no real kitchen. This is not a living situation, it's a commercial place where maybe once in a while someone stays overnight

[@panicmerchants]

The hidden bath is genius

[@devincalhoun748]

Wow! What a creative redesign. Love the versatility!

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

very nice bathroom, just a curtain for a toilet is a dubious choice if we consider it as a public space

[@julietaferesin]

Love how well-integrated this space is, including all the details

[@MxCCDistance]

Some of the choices are top notch: exposing the arch, taking out the low hung ceilings to gain all that height, and to dig into the ground to create the back half that allows a full bathroom/bedroom. This is where the disconnect where architects build more like an art installation and not for real living. The kitchen is more a mini fridge. I've seen AirBnB's list they have a kitchen and it's a microwave and a mini bar fridge like this. It's not a kitchen. The toilet with no privacy...Imagine the smells that come out of that open space into the rest of the open space. The bathtub I love. Who doesn't like a good soak. I think the arch is a missed opportunity. I would love to see a shallow wood built-in wall size book case. It would be stunning because you could play with the geometry of the shelves and open spaces and have great storage opportunities for books, art pieces, plants, etc. I agree with many others. This is a place for work and showing art. It's not a living space unless needed for a 1-3 nights. It's not a true apartment. She's an architect and she uses this space to show off her skills but it skills for a commercial space not a residential. I also love the big open front doors that brings in all that light.

[@tuppence937]

Clever design elements and aesthetically pleasing - but this apartment does not look like it is lived in permanently. The fridge is one of the smallest I have ever seen. The clothes hanging in the wardrobe look like a hand picked, curated collection based on a matching color scheme of tonal neutrals. Feels more like a work/office space with a spare bed in the mezzanine.

[@amandalloyd8812]

The overall renovation is lovely - being able to dig out a few feet doubled that back space and makes the living space nearly invisible. But that is definitely a kitchenette of someone who rarely cooks!

[@manuelveytia3961]

This place is 90% office 10% house

[@SuAndFox]

Lovely bright, peaceful/tranquil and open. Fantastic for a studio (although very, very little storage), gallery and short stay.

[@MariaJose-oh5yh]

Love the stone, clean lines and elegance of the house/atelier.

[@skorpion101382]

she definitely has another apartment somewhere else

[@lagringa7518]

That was my thought. 😉

[@QuatoMarino]

😂

[@taniaalencar9228]

Impeccable taste. Gorgeous !

[@helensid6670]

I love the spaces and the use of raw materials, thank you for showing

[@alexvaznogueira2817]

Happy to see my beloved Lisbon here again 🇵🇹

[@CK1000ism]

I love the exposed arch and ceiling and also think that digging down was such a clever choice in giving both a sleeping loft and a full bath. I think that I might have put a small shower in the lower space instead of the large tub (I am not a bath person)and either used the tub wall for closet or pantry space if someone wanted to live there full time. I also would add a row of white upper cabinets in each of the niches so that it doubled the usable cabinet space in the kitchen area. I might have even kept the toilet in the front niche so that it was available to patrons during exhibitions.

[@melindadouglas1673]

This is not an apartment, it’s a work space with an area to sleep when needed. It doesn’t have a functional kitchen or space to relax and entertain. It can’t be both a livening and work space and it’s futile to try.

[@MTMF.london]

It's not for everyone but apparently works for the client.

[@stuartwebster2203]

There is so much to love here and in so many ways it works, I struggle to believe it is a home. I am a pretty minimal guy and I’d need a more functional space than this.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

This is stunning! Nádherné, pani Lenka!

[@nor44lab]

Beautiful triple-use of this space.

[@MoverArt]

Amazing!! Beautiful balance between studio/gallery/short stay home :)

[@kbelle4138]

its a beautiful use of space and you can see what the priorities of the owner!

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

A creative mind can do wonders. ✨✨

[@EvaSvetnicova]

Skvělá práce.👏 It is great to see talented Czechs in the world. 🇨🇿

[@I_am_Lauren]

This space is interesting and unique. It seems like a gallery 1st, home 2nd.

[@norahmartha]

Beautiful aesthetic! Really, well done ❤

[@virginiadominguezcarrera8816]

The same concept can work if you add white sliding panels to cover a slightly more functional kitchen. You could add upper storage, and other facilities and still keep the space clean and tidy. I love the concept of home / gallery!

[@SN-sz7kw]

It’s an atelier & showroom with some amenities - which is grand. But if that’s the case - the guest toilet needs a serious rethink. Hiding the tub doesn’t quite complete the conversion, unless there’s a locking main bath door I didn’t see.

[@cocoandrobin]

gorgeous 🥰 love the whole concept

[@lagringa7518]

I could never live there, but it's been well thought out and the arch and window are beautiful.

[@KamakshiThapa-fj5qx]

Very well thought and executed.

[@KieranProctor-z1w]

I really like this one!

[@Lucy-bc4mo]

Simple and beautiful, I bet it’s not licensed as a living place 😀 but the prices of apartments or houses in Lisbon and area are ridiculous high, it’s a huge huge problem today. I would love to live in this kind of space just with a real kitchen. Congratulations nice job

[@arlenesolis024]

❤❤beautiful. It simplicity makes the this place light and airy. The arched stone brings warm and it is an amazing center piece - making the studio larger. The bathroom is also versatile but I will put so struts on the bathtub doors. It so white and crisp and open. It great that you can keep the beautiful vintage style but making modern ❤❤

[@claudiapuppaberlin9689]

Stunning!! Does the fireplace really work without a chimney?

[@Friedbanana13]

Simply beautiful

[@izajon566]

I know the area and your external look on this old building space is amazing, congrats! Enjoy your creative journey!

[@bosedaolawoye4035]

There's been a few comments about this - but this would makes sense as an artists studio office/gallery space than home to live in - and would have a toilet with a door that shut.

[@lydiabernhardt13]

Very unique place, great work!

[@derrisreaditbefore]

This is a beautiful space and has clearly been renovated to serve a very specific individual experience. I can't see myself in a space similar to this, nor will there be many spaces having a similar structural requirement of a stone arch that becomes the focal point of a design. The first of these I've seen where I've wondered at its inclusion.

[@sweetiepie1372]

It's beautiful to look at. A work of art. But to live in? Where's the "stuff"? We all, always have "stuff". To me, this would be for an occasional sleep-over, not to live.

[@rowdyruffmojo]

In the words of Beavis and Butthead, stuff sucks...

[@tara_tory]

I subscribed to this channel for the sake of such apartments

[@cindyboughen9933]

Lovely space!

[@naruciakk]

Ok, it is a gallery with a sleepover place, but to be honest, you don't need to change much to make it a full-fledged apartment-transforming-into-office-transforming-into-gallery. And I must say, I really, really like this concept, as it is not just “we made this and this to make this more livable and fit more functions of a regular home”, but really “what do I want to have nearby my bedroom”

[@markusbg8]

This is a nice place to work long hours

[@CMMMMMMMMM]

It looks absolutely beautiful but I would argue its more of and art and workspace. For me, the other essential elements of a home i.e. kitchen, toilet, laundry and bedroom are a mere afterthought in this project.

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

A very beautiful space with lovely light but obviously whomever "lives" here uses the space mostly for work. I do love what they have done to make the space seem bigger and brighter.

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

Clever and spacious and economical. Work space and client and home. Travel to work minimum.

[@alisonshanahan1237]

I like everything apart from the bathroom. It needs a proper door and exhaust fan. The minimal kitchen is fine for those working there or staying overnight. It's obviously not a home. This gallery is beautifully renovated with that magnificent arch rightly being the star.

[@ardas77]

She's fabulous.

[@janelte]

oh I love this! It helps that the original features of the space are so simple and beautiful, but the reworking of it has made an exquisite little home and gallery and I am really impressed (and envious!)

[@ahumanbeing812]

The architect said that she wanted a multi-functional space that could be used.both as work space and a home at the same time, but the layout and outlook of this apartment made me feel that when the architect designed the space, she might have either unconsciously or deliberately prioritized the "work" aspect over the "home" aspect. It is not just the entrance space, but practically every space, including the bathroom and bedroom, is work space where the architect could stay over at night. This is not shown in the video: even the website of the architectural firm the architect founded uses a picture of this apartment as background. That is a reflection of the space's functional significance. The entrance space and the mezzanine where the architect sleeps at night look very nice, but the design of the mezzanine where the toilet and shower are is disastrous: there is only a curtain separating the toilet and the bathtub the architect coverts into work space by putting a custom-made cover on it. I would feel uncomfortable using the toilet when the bathtub is in "work mode".

[@carmostudio]

such a clever way of transforming a space!

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Thumbs up. Both "mental" (ancient bones honored, naked , left alone) AND *yielding (elements used, tones and hues, choice of fabrics, etc.). Pliant, clear, and human base for anyone thoughtful, gentle, and independent of spirit.

[@websoup]

I’m partial to old building with very high ceiling. This place has a nice minimalist utilitarian design while maintaining character that can only come with such historical building

[@konstinator5422]

best one so far

[@ldw2739]

The architectural features are stunning. That’s about the only positive for me… doubt this is lived in. Not one personal item, not one practical room. Kitchen??? Open toilet??? Uncomfortable sofa bed??? And who takes a bath every day instead of shower 😅 It all looks beautiful and clean, more like a showcase home.

[@metislamestiza3708]

it's not even a showcase home as it's so unlivable in reality lol

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

"And who takes a bath every day instead of shower?" me...

[@ldw2739]

@@mateuszzdyb3547 good for you, wish I could 😅

[@mediterraneanworld]

@@mateuszzdyb3547 you know that after a week that cover will just be lying on the side of the tub!!

[@miriam4235]

I wish she would've elaborate on by who en when the pace is actually used.

[@yanazavgorodniaja2825]

Beautiful!

[@SF-ru3lp]

Beautiful and brilliantly done! I love getting your videos every Thursday! I'd need Upper units in the kitchen. G Ire

[@sharonadlam3195]

Lovely, calm space

[@diegaah]

I love it!❤

[@jualpanahmurah7503]

Very nice, and functionally

[@samrasoli]

cool design

[@Kara_2505]

Amazing transformation. Great guest space for clients and exhibiting artists. The kitchinette could have been more cleverly designed Thanks for sharing.

[@ursa4212]

Brilliant!

[@silviatalevi]

The aptmt/office is gorgeous! I love the space and how it was adapted for such specific use. Anyone knows the brand of the lights? They are marvellous.

[@tracy-leighbradley7285]

Such a beautiful space!

[@brianmombourquette2673]

Beautiful 😍

[@chschuetz]

Beautiful

[@ElizaNoel]

Absolutely amazing Lenka! Can you do my house next?

[@tina7151]

This is more like an office with accomodations

[@metislamestiza3708]

minimal ones at that

[@pierre.a.larsen]

Superb!

[@boginoid]

People seem to be really hung up on the small kitchen and the lack of storage, stating how it is only suitable for sleepovers and nothing more. Clearly they haven't seen any microapartments just yet - you could absolutely live there full time as long as you have stores and small, affordable restaurants in walking distance.

[@zoeolsson5683]

I could easily see myself living here ! Would need food shopping walking distance away. Forgive me Lenka as i repurpose your space for me ..... First kitchenette space becomes drawers. Drawers are best for kitchens better to store items. The glass table goes or is the top is hung on the wall between the kitchenette hutches. A low coffee table replaces it. I'm furniture free'ish kinda person prefering to sit on the ground. The floor would need a different surface and maybe heating? Attached to the ceiling is a sacrificial frame that can be used to rig swings or climbing things for kids play and mum relaxing in a hammock. The bath is removed who got time to clean a bath! Easy clean floor installed. Toliet and shower inclosed more. Maybe a diagonal wall poly carbonate so light fron the back window comes through. Washing machine installed. The bed room tatami mats and futons. No couch bed. My daughter is getting old enough for needing her own room. So this space this might not be the space for us soon but would've be amazing for us while my kids were smaller. And would be amazing for me after the kids leave. Hahaha thank you for the video it's a fantastic space

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your efforts. Keep working hard.

[@rock_n_rofl]

стильно и функционально 🥹 идеальное пространство для увлеченного человека