NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s Treehouse Inspired Loft Apartment, Madrid 45sqm/484sqft

[@nevertoosmall]

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[@toshi-ki6016]

Maybe can show how the small apartments look & feel after dark with the lights turned on.

[@washingtonthounaojam3767]

Please! Add the total cost too, if possible. Thank you.

[@steffiegabe]

The LG StandbyME ad!! I’m influenced!

[@daramjie]

I’m not sure why but I actually like the ad 😂

[@Mark_bretner]

this apartment brought back the old Never too small video’s feeling. Love it!

[@oleung330]

This case study is a great response to that question you always see where someone inevitably asks: "why would you pay an architect?"

[@Ulexcool]

She is an architect you r e t a r d 🤣

[@oleung330]

@@Ulexcool my guy, your reading comprehension is unbelievably poor

[@ceejaymmpee]

@@Ulexcoolseriously? Dude

[@BaDazai]

​@@Ulexcoolread the comment again and this time comprehend what was said, you colossally missed the point 😅

[@richardlionheart3965]

@@Ulexcool you totally missed the point - you are the r e t a r d !

[@vanessag6303]

I love how natural it all feels - the plants, the dark green steel, the warm wood, the light white floors and walls with pops of bright red or orange with the lamp and desk. It feels like every piece has a personality and a story in the best way! If this apartment was a person i would want to be their friend ❤

[@neel6011]

It's always heartwarming to see homes that look like it's loved and enjoyed by the owner. Instead of just sterile-laboratory-studio looking spaces.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

💯% agree with you.

[@mellhef2637]

I absolutely love the idea of "bathtub" spaces! it's so important to sometimes stop searching for what is "practical" and think about what actually makes you happy.

[@dfalls9321]

You can tell Mariana was very conscious about her material palette. From the exposed brick 🧱 & insulation panels, to the patinaed furniture and sleek metal staircase; they all complement each other to create a vibrant and warm living space. The loft also invites light and air to circulate throughout her home, avoiding any feelings of claustrophobia or discomfort. Well done 👍🏿

[@allie1953]

This has to be one of my most favorite designs on this channel. It is inviting, unlike some spartan and minimalist designs I have seen here that lack warmth or whimsy. It's such a great use of space and combining various materials that all work well together. This is a place I could easily live in and find happiness as I grew up in the forest and the colors I love are employed here in this design. Well done!!!

[@claireattwood7168]

Totally agree with what you've said here. I'm sold - absolutely fantastic and creatively designed space.

[@simonthomas1672]

I absolutely agree with everything you say. It's one of the NTS projects I'd love to live in.

[@fashionforwarddd]

Her style is so unique! Her bedroom is a dream, wow, I know she sleeps so well. That skylight is perfect. I love that little cozy nook.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I have a cozy bed nook and I love it, except when it comes time to make my bed,LOL.

[@malte7229]

Most of the last episodes were mostly luxury apartments with a high budget over 50 sqm big. I did not like them because it seemed more like a show off (oh look I have a Mahagoni floor in my 55sqm apartment in downtown Paris) This is the content I enjoy way more because it is realistic and worked out with the material she already had. I love it please more of that.

[@l.a.3479]

🤣

[@Bau5Films]

Agreed - you could really feel the DIY element (like the uneven tiles in the bathroom)

[@augustine_87]

I agree ! I find it’s a shame to show an appartement bigger than 50 sqm on a chanel dedicated to SMALL homes ! I am french and I just want to tell : 50-55 sqm in PARIS it’s a HUGE size !

[@EnnVee959]

My home is 600 sq ft (a little more than 55 metres squared) and I can't believe how big it does not look. LOL. And that is a big apartment in Paris.

[@aLiveanddirect]

..he says while she presents her bathroom sink cut from a whole slab of marble from Macel😂

[@notthatcosta]

The anxiety that exploded through my body when she perched on the metal beam to open the skylight...

[@juma__]

That's a danger

[@amalali504]

Same!. It's an accident waiting to happen with a long and awkward fall down that's you're not getting up from easily.

[@JS-tx9jy]

I got anxious as well. But the roof is probably in a low ancle. So I don't think it is dangerous, when you look at it from another perspective

[@barbarar5869]

What I love about this apartment is that she clearly enjoys living and spending time here. There are so many features that are just so cool and unique, but not just for the sake of being cool but to be enjoyed.

[@simmelj]

This is one of my absolute favorites on this channel so far. Love the idea of the transparent desk affecting the light on the floor beneath!

[@neon.neutral]

Yes I wanted to see it at night!

[@luizamourarabelocosta2290]

I immediately remember copying comic books drawing using the window glass, so we have one more use to this beautiful lamp desk!

[@aninomiai3923]

Love this. Very organic and stylish. I'm also amazed by the use of every room, everything is functional, no space is wasted.

[@maxleong91]

what caught my attention was, the plants looks so happy!

[@katie.r.vannuys]

This is so clever and I appreciate that it’s warm, not sterile, unlike many of the other minimalist designs. Feels like a real person lives there. Well done!!

[@jonnj9701]

This is really just.. absolutely unspeakably perfect and beautiful. I feel like we have been granted a very special visit directly into her psyche. Also, it's really funny that she keeps bonking into that one plant repeatedly but she won't move it.

[@simonthomas1672]

the plant thing was so funny :D

[@savannah115]

I am absolutely obsessed with this apartment, especially the loft...but her wearing socks on that open staircase abd loft had me anxious as heck. I love the look of the loft as is, but my clumsy self would absolutely find a way to bite it on the loft and go flying under that open raining, so I'd have to add another bar to the balcony or maybe glass? The plants tho. 😍

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Agree. Pity she never made a small platform with some safe steps leading up to it.

[@SatumangoTheGreat]

I would have made that platform a bit wider at least, so I would have a place to put my feet, not perch on a little seat on the edge. Apart from that, I would love to live there.

[@lauragraceramos]

This is NTS doing its thing! One of my favorite before and after transformations so far. Very warm and full of character throughout.

[@elgienbarera4027]

The coziness of this design and the uniqueness of the architect makes it special.

[@fulvias.8463]

Even if it is not my kind of space, and I would have made other structural choices in such a small place, I find cool and inspiring the fact that she is planning it for her self, her habits and needs making also not ordinary choices to make it her home.

[@marig9236]

agree

[@raniaye]

This is exceptionally beautiful because of the amount of character that it has. My only question is about clothes storage actually--I noticed some hangers by the bed but was wondering if there was clarity on where that predominately happened.... For some reason I feel like this space is a maximalist space in terms of its decor, use of color and nature, but minimalist in terms of other things that can be viewed as more commercial...love it.

[@alison_brunnera]

I also noticed that they didn't show where she stores her clothes. Presumably they are folded and placed in the under stairs storage. Perhaps it wasn't filmed because it was a little untidy? For 1 person it really is a beautiful space. For a couple additional storage space would probably be needed.

[@krowan933]

What a space. “Bath tub spaces” is my new go to design phrase. I wonder about clothes and food preparation storage as well. I suspect the savings from the place could allow for external storage and services (e.g., meal subscriptions/delivery) to fit into the budget. I would like to see how this space works for someone over 6 months though.

[@osiPL13]

@@krowan933 What exactly does she mean by "bath tub spaces"? Could you explain that pls? :)

[@saracuniberto8151]

@@osiPL13 a bathtub takes out a lot of space and you use it only occasionally, but when you do you're happy! that's what she means with bathtub space

[@petat13]

Yes, I wondered about clothes storage too.

[@jpp7783]

I love that red desk on the gangway. Yes, it’s quite narrow but it’s so long that I’m sure it would function quite well for work. But most of all, I love that the space is not over-curated. I’m tired of these spaces that leaves one feeling he must dress to match the furniture, or buy books of only the right colour, lest the entire composition be ruined. Oh horror of horrors, I bought a toaster and didn’t bring my colour swatches, now I’ve ruined everything.

[@maryross7633]

1. I love her “bathtub space” idea. We should make room in our homes for things that aren’t 100% strictly necessary to live, but nonetheless make living more enjoyable! 2. She must not have cats with all those precariously placed plants and tempting gangways 😂

[@derrisreaditbefore]

I love everything about this beautiful apartment! So much light, such clever use of the loft space, and wonderfully inviting. Recently the content has been quite minimalist, with a show-home feel to things, where this episode feels like someone could comfortably live there.

[@deecunningham9719]

I absolutely love this apartment and how her design expanded the space up and out. it's really beautiful.

[@springflorals7717]

Colorful, creative, suited to her needs and styles. I loved that she didn't break the bank with furnishings: the second-hand rug, the worn kitchen table, the couch pull-out bed. So many creative ideas for small spaces.

[@l.a.3479]

That isn't a couch in any sense of the word.

[@alexcooke379]

The integration of furniture and stair case is brilliant! It minimizes the presence of the stairs and makes the space near the bottom useful.

[@NicolaasBurgers]

Looks beautiful but I'd be afraid of one day slipping off one of those thin supports while opening that skylight on the gangway.

[@tigerkuma1011]

Ha ha thought it was just morbid me thinking of slipping while opening the skylight!

[@MrJayadhira]

Love its adaptive simplicity with unpretentious design. The combination of art and nature.

[@Ant0nAL0g]

Goodness, this my favorite space yet! The layout, the colors, the personal construction of furnishings… just wow. I think my favorite little detail is the tiny triangle window by the bed, I noticed it in the image prior to renovation and knew it must have been kept!

[@marta9316]

Enhorabuena, Mariana. Sigo el canal desde casi sus orígenes, y el apartamento de mi ciudad resulta ser uno de los mejores. Paso por la puerta con cierta frecuencia sin saber que hay este tesoro escondido. Me encanta.

[@xk5xe]

That staircase transition detail from cabinet to dark green frame is just lovely!!

[@pokerhearts]

The bed's positioning is fantastic. Despite the limited space, the view of the night stars will add tremendous value.

[@TaraWalshMusic]

Insanely stunning! This is one of the most intentional spaces I have ever seen. The open loft makes me nervous being a mum- but it’s great to bring out every adults inner child ✨ She’s truely an artist, well done 🌌

[@dinadeif]

Wow! This is one of my favourite designs ❤ She is very talented and one can see that in her choice of layout, colours and the quirky upcycled details. It is not a minimalist design but at the same time manages to look relaxing and uncluttered. I love it 😊

[@MTMF.london]

@@l.a.3479 Have you sat on the sofa that she has? It looks comfortable to me.

[@melissaristau112]

Love the layout of the flat and how she combined a lot of white with a lot of colours and details, that really makes it special and interesting. BIG transformation to the before.

[@moonmedicine2232]

there's so many things I love about this! the desk!!!

[@pablocamus8605]

This is the kind of flats we want to see! Very creative, conscious and low budget. The best flat I've seen in this channel so far

[@ladonna2920]

You can really feel the tree climbing inspiration in the space. Beautiful and functional. I love the wood tones

[@cpav9062]

Well, it took me a while to appreciate this one, differently from more "immediate" ones I saw on this channel, but the more I watched the more it made sense. It has a lot of character. I wouldn't keep all those books outside a cabinet or something and the air conditioner right above the bed though. The bathroom is relaxing just by watching it and that sliding window really smart. And there's a lot of room for plants, which is something I definitely appreciate.

[@l.a.3479]

The air conditioner isn't by the bed.

[@cpav9062]

@@l.a.3479 you can see it at 8:10

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[@theycalledherschool]

Excellent! Beautiful...I'm smiling just viewing this space--thanks for sharing your home and design ideas it's so inspirational

[@antonios111]

Im currently in the mist of renovating a flat, i bought in Athens.. This has given me so many amazing ideas, i do have a lot more space, but utilising that space well and keeping in mind, that objects can and should have more than one use is life changing really. Everything in the flat had a symbiotic feel to it, so clean, fresh, radiant and inviting. ❤❤

[@brendata1871]

This place has a unique & happy personality ❤

[@ericl.9803]

This place has so many brilliant ideas. Best of all, it is not a bland/bland white box but actually truly reflects her PERSONALITY and creativity without feeling too cluttered either. I love it!

[@shrishtilakhera5045]

One of the absolute best videos I’ve watched about utilising a small space while upgrading the practicality and beauty of it ❤

[@edilbertosacchi]

The personality, the quantity and the quality of the details in this project are amazing!

[@philiq18]

That dark green/forest green and reds sets the whole space off. Beautifully-designed. Looks very lived-in and very homely. She's a talented architect and as an urban planner, I appreciate her mission of helping to revitalize old buildings. Might be amongst my NTS favourites. Thank you.

[@user-gd5nm5kr8b]

This design is amazing and it fits really well with the soul of that neighborhood. I love it!

[@Mhd0112]

This is amazing! What i love about this one as it is truly someones home. She is clearly not a minimalist and it feels so liveable. Love the stairs incorporating the cabinet and the cosy bedroom.

[@meganredfield965]

I love this apartment. It has character and color. Beautiful work and well done!

[@eveyevieevey]

I’ve been waiting o say this is my *favourite* episode of NTS. Finally! What a beautifully crafted space ❤

[@user-qv3zl7zk5p]

This is amazing to me! Having watched so many NTS videos, this one opened my eyes once again how a small cramped space can be transformed into something fun to live in. Thank you!

[@avefreetimehaver5154]

Great use of a really really cramped space. Made use of the extra height and lights. Amazing.

[@Munchmores]

This home reflects so much of its owner. It maybe small but the design makes it appear much bigger. ❤

[@sergejsbrusovs]

Great episode! Excellent utilization of the space , loved the loft for study and bedroom.

[@eunicedui1162]

I really like the cabinet-stairs design, a superb display of design and functionality. Like the warm tones of the house and how every space is well-demarcated without loosing the flow. Good job!

[@skyecallow8826]

One of the best ones I've seen on this channel- such innovation and free creativity. So wonderful and rad!

[@veronicapaulsen]

That bed under the tilted skylight! What an amazing place to sleep every night!

[@alabastercomix]

obsessed with this one... great break from the recent empty gray boxes on this channel

[@fayepeden1059]

So inventive, such a practical use of space and so beautiful and light filled. My sole reservation is where does she store clothes?

[@mariamary65]

So many clever elements in this beautiful home. The desk material is genius. Letting light in during the day, as well as being a light at night while also providing a place to work.

[@cynmalin5728]

perfect. i remember living up in the ash tree, reading library books. i love the choice of materials, the warm plywood, green painted steel, green tile, red lamp, orange translucent desk top, artwork. for what would be a sterile space to me, this made it inviting & quite livable. the sleeping nook w/ skylight is a dream of mine now. prior, i liked sleeping in a closet. i sleep on the floor now. the open kitchen w/ the larger table, smaller couch ratio is so functional. i do cook a lot, but my restrictive galley kitchen has taught me to do w/ less. perhaps the only modifications i would add would be some clear 1/2 panels opposite the desk as guard rail as i am older & have less balance than i used to, fear of falling. as pretty as small tile is, i want larger tile in the bathroom as i dislike cleaning grout. although i am reducing my clothes, i too, am not sure how i would fit what i currently own in the space. i can always add a wardrobe. i use a 5 drawer filing cabinet for a dresser, a couple of under couch drawers & a half closet. i was planning on letting go 33% more but could eliminate 50%.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

There's a special kind of joy that comes from witnessing homes that exude a sense of love and genuine enjoyment and we know for sure, that's one of the most important thing to have in every home that luxury items and designs. 🥰

[@joannamz-m1576]

I love it! Contrary to the minimalist and white interior trends, this house features colors and texture! This has got to be my favorite house on this channel. 😍

[@BreannaInBrooklyn]

This is the most perfect loft I’ve ever seen. Every detail and the pops of color are so good

[@carlomariapane5530]

Finally a small space filled with character and not only very minimalistic style, which makes sense when it comes to small space, but in this case it feels so much nicer to live in.

[@rolfw2336]

Stunning! I love the selective use of green and other colors too.

[@nicolerichter8047]

a truly Never Too Small project, this feels truly inspiring in the sense of the original videos here. Enjoyed it.

[@alejarepinc8866]

One of the coolest spaces I've seen yet and so optimally designed! The bed nook is perfect and I also now want a bed where I see the stars! The loft office balcony is pure art. I'd hang a hammock chair from it for extra cosy seating in the main area 😁

[@lauraheal4107]

Thank you for sharing your designed space. Love the sleeping area in the loft, so much of this space is truly inspiring.

[@MarielBrown-l4b]

This is wonderful! Quirky, warm, beautifully designed. One of my favourites NTS spaces!

[@samiaafra7330]

I love all of the different levels and angles, floating stairs, and sleeping nook.

[@danpro2002]

Congrats to the architect for the creative items and double use of surfaces!

[@SkyblueHippie]

It's so light and airy and it looks comfy to live in. The green and red accents make it pretty, too.

[@Janine6564]

The bedroom is the best part. So cosy! ❤

[@nicoeeek.7181]

Now I need to get my hands on a copy of The Baron In the trees by Italo Calvino! Hearing Mariana explain her inspiration for the feel of her home really struck me and I could feel the magic of the atmosphere she has created, very inspiring!!

[@hotelierid9029]

Its a very cozy and warm space. I love every part of this apartment. And to sleep under the moonlight & stars is a great idea to treat that ceiling window. Love this one.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

I like this apartment. The colours and the way the owner has set out her belongings the set up and the cozy space where her bedroom is.

[@jonnyhaw]

This is spectacularly good - such a wonderful use of space, real thought has gone into this. There's nothing I would change.

[@angelicavis]

This must be my favourite yet! Love all the plants and how it feels actually lived in, where as some others are a little too sterile for my taste. I wanna live here!

[@paucc]

I live really close to this building! I love how the space has been maximised to the last detail. Lovely bedroom corner with that window in front.

[@nikolawright1241]

This is definitely one of my favourite small homes. So much light and so cozy

[@amado7760]

Very creative, great use of space and natural light. Nicely done.

[@Nini00000]

I am absolutely amazed, this is really a dream treehouse in the middle of the city. I love all of the red, yellow, orange, green details and the steel objects mixed with plywood! I just wonder how long it takes to remove the dust from all of the corners 🤣

[@Acuarida16]

Thank goodness, a beautiful space that looks like someone actually lives there and has a personality :)

[@saranshkaushik8259]

Feeling of On the verge of falling haunted throughout the video !

[@blackvulture7999]

Now THIS is a small space, but how nicely architecturally outdone!

[@fearlessfiend]

Aww just lovely, so full of warmth, creativity and life

[@avneettakhar4135]

The coolest loft apartment I've ever seen!!! Bravo to this amazing architect, what a vision

[@eloisedricotdagneau3712]

I really like the last comment: double or triple usage! I love the bookshelf on the stairs, the windows and colors (from the carpets especially) and the idea of collecting art from friends:)

[@macheifach]

I love the little triangle window by the bed.

[@nicofrouws6142]

Love this!!! Happy to see a small space that does not have minimalistic interior

[@keeprollingKenni]

Oh WOOOOOW! 🤩 I absolutely love the treehouse concept. What a gorgeous place!

[@MrHubb1]

Awesome place. Such good use of space and the different materials make it feel homely and inviting.

[@MsGnor]

Mariana, wow!! So many fantastic & practical ideas. Beautiful home! 🥰❣🌴

[@mariamalenta6574]

Love it! The colour combinations are beautiful

[@yolandaamat5803]

I really love this apartment, it’s got everything and what you’ve done with the space is truly amazing. Ive been following the channel for a while now and to be honest, this is one has been a fabulous surprise! Congratulations!

[@TereFrosch]

On all NTS-Videos I've watches, this is the most beautiful appartment. It's not only esthetic, but also colored an alive in stead of this white clean style. Best is the working space

[@natalia9493]

this is one of the most beautiful and inspiring videos I saw on your channel! dreaming of having a life somewhat close to that one depicted here, very much love Mariana's vibes and attitude