NEVER TOO SMALL: Creative Couple’s Hand Crafted Norway Apartment, 60sqm/646sqft

[@roodood]

60sqm is really stretching the definition of small living. Really love the natural light in this apartment!

[@HoNow222]

exactly lol. this is luxury in oslo

[@jennifergilbert-potts645]

My husband and I live with one dog and one cat in our 64sqm bach (old beach house) and once he started working from home, it felt VERY small. We were fortunate to have the capacity to add a small studio to the garden, to serve as his home office, and also tweaked the kitchen design, so it feels a lot better now 🥰 But the living space in particular, and the two bedrooms are quite petite. We're getting good at developing storage solutions and have got rid of a lot of stuff! The apartment in this video does look really spacious, thanks to simple interior design and fairly minimalist owners, but it probably doesn't feel that big when you're there full time.

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Appartments in Northen Europe are bigger than in the south...logic...long and cold/rainy winters...60squ meters in Italy is big, but not as such in Scandinavia,

[@oonarhu4681]

It's nice to see an NTS feature on a place where minimal intervention in the original layout has been made, yet a real transformation in look and feel is achieved. Also, it's clear that there is lots of room for furnishings to evolve as lives and tastes change. Bravo!

[@chrizzlybearlol]

I mean let’s be real. This is a normal apartment not a small one but the style is clean, minimalist, and no bs. I could live there.

[@HoNow222]

yeah i mean what do they expect, a 100mq apartment for a young couple now??

[@hollywalters318]

30 square meters per person. Some people live in more others in less. It's all relative. Pleasant apartment!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

@@HoNow222 depends of the country/region...

[@roquemarcelomusic]

I love how bright and spacious this apartment is and how they kept some textures (like the brick in the hallway) intact. This home is functional and comfortable. I would totally live here. The bookshelf, reading nooks, bird feeder, pine wood, and the little stove fireplace are right up my alley. It's wonderful!

[@manzar42]

what a smart young couple, the furniture is very well designed and the flat looks spacious!!

[@AJ-td5fk]

"Looks spacious" well yes it's 60sqm lol

[@stephanieclark9710]

I love that there is an enormous bookshelf and reading lamps and she was knitting or crocheting, so craft storage must be somewhere too! Yay! And the fireplace … it just has everything i love💝

[@XspaghettimonsterX]

0:38 Only in Scandinavia could a space like this be described as eclectic.

[@sarahmitchell821]

Hahaha

[@mariarudina1224]

Lol

[@mariamadalena7495]

Absolutely loved the fact that you thought of and built everything yourself and, some features, with the skilled help of your father. And how precious and unexpected nowadays: minute 09:57, the remembrance of our older generations and of those before us: "the apartment used to be two units, each probably housing 4 to 5 people at the most. And it is worth remembering that what we might consider a small space today, would be spacious for the people who lived here 150 years ago." Grateful for your testimony.

[@milenatos]

True, but even today 60sqm is not actually small apartment for the vast majority of people

[@lorenaibarra7868]

Para nosotros es todo lo contrario. Las casas y departamentos solían ser grandes. Ahora un departamento de 60 m2 es de muy buen tamaño!

[@ryannatividad3137]

Why is everyone hating the washing machine in the bedroom so much? It seems like the logical choice given the limitations of the existing layout. The shower/bathroom was tight. And having extra storage + a dishwasher is invaluable for the kitchen if you cook/use it regularly. The bedroom is simply a closed off sleeping space, and the plus is that you can close it off during the day when you're working, entertaining, or otherwise occupying the rest of the apartment. With the solid door and brick walls, it likely keeps the noise well insulated from the rest of the apartment as well.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I think it is SO clever to have the washer/dryer where you hang your clothes. How easy to take things out and hang them right up! It makes no sense to have a combo like this in a kitchen or a basement.

[@evr134]

The wm there is ok, but the whole wardrobe concept looks crammed, not nice and those uppwer drawers not so funcional. They could reorganize it and install a curtain rod that does a better job.

[@wtfwtf89]

60sqm isn't small for a young couple in Oslo, it's a million $ apartment.

[@HoNow222]

exactly lol.

[@kkfarmedkk]

Its not a million bucks. But for sure around $450k, which by no means is cheap, but doable for a couple, or a norwegian millionaire :)

[@MJCarter-MnknLady]

Cozy. The wood stove is practical and beautiful. Love the open kitchen/living area. The fabric around the closet in the cozy bedroom was a smart choice.

[@sw6118]

Very attractive but very uncomfortable wall bench and stool. Comfortable back support is a must.

[@rulowth4815]

Thats an opinion, the corner wall is the back support as you can see illustrated in the video

[@sw6118]

@ of course it is and at 90 degrees it’s a very uncomfortable support.

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Huge fan of Scandinavian lightness of spaces - light colored materials (wood), to minimalist decor. The double sided cushion on the living room bench was such a clever idea to allow for a change decor. The whole place felt light and airy. Really nice.

[@KumuduThuyakontha-vd8fq]

Yes, It’s not a small place. However I like what they said in the end.

[@constantreader1422]

i came to the comments just because of her last sound bite. remembering these were cramped for the folks that used to live in them puts a lot into perspective because it's easy to forget.

[@marywall5262]

Seeing this video was perfect timing. I love how the couple appreciated the original wall and floor materials! Beautifully done. Also, not crowding the floor space with a lot of unnecessary furniture. Well done!

[@helmanjanuario2398]

it lackss a sense of comfort feels like one large office

[@tinekejoldersma]

Goodness, this isn't small, not even for Oslo standards. I love it though. Well thought out.

[@sikachukuning2473]

Yeay a new video from NTS. Love the unit's aesthetic too. Feels calming

[@CanuckJim]

That giant bench is just EXQUISITE. Using the smaller (original) bedroom as the bedroom was both brave and genius. It's clear massive thought went into this place. Perfection.

[@filenotfound6203]

I love how it's light and airy but also warm and cozy.

[@cheapandchic89]

Not having any comfortable furniture in a fairly large apartment is just weird. My scoliosis could never. I do love that they kept the perfectly fine (old-ish) bathroom tiles and their Birkenstocks with socks combo. Also the kitchen is lovely.

[@chapman1569]

Socks and sandals are my favorite combo! It is not elegant but so comfortable. I hope it will gain more social acceptance.

[@Nynke_K]

I think my scoliosis could... but I'd put even more pillows on the benches :)

[@SaraSmiles29]

Wearing Birkenstocks inside the hosue is a very normal thing in a lot of European countries. That's why socks are so normal to wear with them.

[@jennycampbell5236]

I think the sunshine coming in the windows in the living space is my favourite part of this apartment. As for the rest: I love it all!

[@heartvow]

very spacious looking. I do like the clean minimal design but, for my part, I would like art on the walls!

[@TXPrincessPaula]

Love that office and all the storage for books!

[@90heroes]

Anna has a great voice and would make an excellent audiobook narrator for sure 👍

[@alinatsesarskaya684]

I don’t like the idea with washing machine in the bedroom. Seriously it’s wrong place for that. The smell, the noise, the humidity 😳. The sofa in living room is not cozy at all, looks like beds in the dorm or hostel. There is so much space to do it more functional, but they wasted. Corner with fireplace is very cute and cozy.

[@hmatsuumya]

Finally an apartment with a decent bookshelf, and a great example of how books can add character to a place.

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Wonderful space. I recognize much of their seating from my younger days... not the most comfortable, but that's pretty easy to change as time goes by.

[@Jayyvonmonroe98]

Yoppi! First instalment from Norway (my homecountry). Love the aparment and love Botanisk hage at Tøyen

[@coragunther8625]

I love that so much! The variety of materials, the warmth, the diy furniture… Really inspires me to get more into diy furniture building!

[@filipevintena164]

I love how everyone is freaking out about the washing machine 🤣🤣🤣

[@alisonc6100]

It's unusual but I guess if it's not disturbing anyone's sleep it's not really a problem. I think some of the newer washing machines are very quiet, or of course perhaps they just don't run it while they're trying to sleep. She also mentioned having a drying rack in the bedroom curtain-closet so I'm going to guess another reason for putting it there was to avoid having clothes drying out in the common areas of the apartment. Totally makes sense, I wouldn't want guests to see all my undies drying 😂

[@filipevintena164]

@alisonc6100 actually they have everyting there ( closet, hamper, washing machine and drying wrack ) because that way they dont have to carry laundry anywhere, also since the apartment is heated there is no humidity from the drying clothes. Once there done just foldem and put them in there place, its actually very time and space saving, also energy saving since we as human also spend energy whit our bodies 😉❤️

[@cognitdis]

I like a lot of things in this apartment but the 'office' confuses me. What makes it an office? A thin strip of wood facing the wall you can perch your laptop on? I know I'd last about half an hour and then I'd go and work from the dining table where there's a lot more room.

[@ske3230]

Love the fire place, that's very cozy. The entire apartment has cabin vibes, very lovely. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the bedroom storage and washing machine, feels unfinished, a simple wardrobe in there and the washing machine could have easily been fitted in the kitchen area. This size of an appartment for 2 people is more than plenty and you also have room for having people over. Appreciating the lack of TV, too many people are focusing on having space for a big screen.

[@MVarminter]

We have no awkwardnes, now then moved a washingmashine to the bedroom 😂

[@justthen]

That double sided bench matress idea is brilliant 👍

[@skinnursern5852]

I think this is my favorite of all time! I love the clean, light. open feel to it. Well done!!!

[@karateana7593]

I love it, so nicely done, beautifully bright and colorful in an understated way.

[@slow_thoughts_]

I appreciate that they at least acknowledged that this is not truly “small” if you consider how people would have lived in it in the past, as well as how many people live “small” not out of choice but by necessity. Class is not usually a part of the wider conversation in design spaces. These folks are clearly affluent enough to be able to buy an apartment in Oslo. I love the choices they made.

[@smgreenartsprivate]

I love what they did every room is accessorized for colour not fussy or cluttered and functional as well as organized. Ah-mazing :)

[@teresazigma7016]

I don't quite know how I feel about this one. I mean I kind of agree that with someone that said that it lacks "warm" and it's a bit strange to say because everything individually its no that bad. I think they just decorated the existing flat, opting for simple furniture. To me it looks like a big DIY project. The large bench is a good idea but for some reason it looks so odd and flat against that wall. Like it belongs in a some kids bedroom and not in a living room. On the other hand the place do feels spacious and bright which is nice. It could be a great place to receive clients and have an office/home.

[@sophiachristo7546]

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL! I love the way you incorporated, emphasized and cherished the existing elements of this awesome apartment! The wooden floors and the brick wall! The plywood woodwork in the space is professional! I love the pop of colors you have chosen. You have managed to create a space that looks and feels 120sm big! ENJOY YOUR WORK OF LOVE AND INSPIRATION !

[@erbilc]

In general, the furniture and the chosen colors are compatible. The washing machine should be placed somewhere else in the house or it should be separated as a small area with a hard material instead of curtains in the existing area, it should not have been in the bedroom.

[@Dissidence-dc6uk]

Should

[@ranat5526]

Be

[@adultswimbump]

The beautiful floors set the tone for the whole apartment.

[@mooseluvs08]

My opinion Personally I would’ve done this space completely different. So much space to make the bathroom bigger, Kitchen and living utilizing the tall walls for extra storage, made the living have a big comfy couch with an entertainment area, the office room doesn’t have to be that big and make a Murphy style bed, and the main bedroom bigger with a floor to ceiling closet space along the big wall. Aesthetic is cute but so much wasted space for me.

[@ilyayesman7534]

I think they did`t wont to do full renovation. Wall layout was the same. Maybe it was impossible to do or to expensive.

[@gladysgreen2]

Agree with all of the above. All of the cushions on the sofas look uncomfortable but the woodstove is cozy, and the home is bright and airy

[@legoqueen2445]

You're welcome to kit out your own small space and invite the channel to do a story on you! 😊 All these benches as sofas have me envious of those without back issues needing all seating to have decent back support. It is lovely to be young and not have accumulated so much stuff that using the smallest bedroom is adequate and keeping the bigger bedroom mostly empty is fine for now! 😂

[@trishamontero1707]

Came here to look for someone who thought the same way 😊

[@joannacurran8475]

In Europe we do not 'do' big bedrooms. There is the entire rest of the house to live in

[@catemoon]

Nice, but except for the one chair, there isn’t any comfortable furniture.

[@KeithAndrew-x6s]

Very cool layout. Not small at all though. ( great music sets the mood 😊

[@kayelle8005]

Lovely. The only change I would have made is putting the washing machine in the kitchen. There’s plenty of wall space to relocate some of the items under the kitchen bench and that would create space to house the washing machine.

[@lydia5603]

Would love to see more norwegian apartments!

[@qubafootbag]

60 M2 in Warsaw would be considered luxurious gigantic apartment

[@djeezeschristonabike]

Oh, it's definitely considered luxurious here in Oslo as well! Most young couples would not be able to afford even half of that apartment

[@qubafootbag]

@djeezeschristonabike i love this channel with all my heart but sometimes it's a one sentence missing in the owners introduction "we are young couple of out of system designers, we love living small and minimalistic life far from the consumptionism, we like slow life and received 1M EURO from our parents to buy this apartment"

[@cheapandchic89]

I live in 60sqm with my boyfriend and I consider it quite big for just the two of us. Since we only have one bedroom, the living room is huge.

[@Twozerofived]

So much warmth !

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

So many brilliant solutions and such beautiful choices -- bravi!

[@jackieclark817]

Perfect. Luv that you did this meaningful work yourselves. Thoughtful and considered yet charming, warm and cozy.

[@paulawakefield7869]

❤ this; so light, practical, and inviting, and never dogmatic - to accommodate changes 👏It also sounds like an affordable re-model👍

[@msantello1]

I think this is my all time favorite! Beautiful, serene, with every space wisely utilized. TY!

[@thefineletterco.7199]

This is beautiful! Perfect mix of old and new! I’d be happy living here.

[@Dissidence-dc6uk]

One of the Most beautiful spaces yet, or at least I like it the most :) as a young person i can relate to their design decisions

[@cindyboughen9933]

Lovely! That wood burning stove is my favourite thing!!😍

[@kelliryanart]

Love the chill background jazzy background music

[@MarkGiulianoMusic]

Great job. Serene, for sure. And how fortunate you are to have so much space in the city center.

[@AlexGreen-v2h]

the lighting is a dream

[@TheLearningLounge]

Love the handmade aspect and cleanlines. But these people must eat out all the time. Where is the food stored, where are the dishes, glases, cutlery? Love the bookcase, and the long table in front of the window is heaven! Makes no sense to me to have a laundry in the bedroom, when you have a HUGE living room. The bedroom seems cramped and, forgive me, lifeless.

[@michelestapleton]

Love the metal cabinet fronts and counter tops.

[@happynpink]

i love this apartment! ❤

[@cristina_h]

I love the nordic style 🤩

[@fulvias.8463]

this is beautiful. lot of charme. I love their structural choices and the materials, and of course the light!

[@Felix-ll7ls]

Nice vibes and aesthetic, but I don't know if it's the most intelligent use of space. Not a huge fan of the washer in the bedroom or the random desk-nook for making phone calls and scribbling lol

[@sylviege7534]

Great ! I love it ! 😊👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@bobbymullin88]

I love the dining room light! Is it available for purchase?

[@SuperClare]

Love this space!! ❤❤❤

[@coffeedudeguy]

The 2 kitchen lights and oven look like the face of a shocked crab

[@louisesuffolk]

This apartment is fabulous

[@debihou]

You guys are the cutest 🥰 Beautiful design choices! Highly appreciate it when people know where to use IKEA and where designers like Artemide or Noguchi ☺️

[@audriccheah]

Great work guys. One of my most favourite renovations 👌🏽

[@KZNuri]

my new favourite never too small episode 😇

[@margotjolly9560]

love this apartment... could move in tomorrow ;)

[@valeriegalchenko2360]

After relocating washing machine to where it belongs: kitchen

[@beltrangarrote1982]

Most of their choices I would have done something completely different but I like to see/learn others’ choices and though process. PS: both on Birkenstocks with socks is the cherry on top vibe.

[@fistofthenorthstar3155]

LOL!!! "Never Too Small." My wife and I live in a 67 m² apartment in Jessheim, about 50 kilometers from Oslo. The apartment has two bedrooms, a large bathroom, a storage room, a hallway, a spacious living room, and a separate "U-shaped" kitchen tucked away from the main area. I’ve drawn up the renovation plans myself (I’m a civil engineer), and the renovation is set to begin in the spring. Once finished, the apartment will have three bedrooms. But not the tiny 2x2m "bedrooms" you often see-these will be proper, spacious rooms for sleeping and kids' activities. We won’t lose any space in the living room, and the kitchen will only be shortened by about 40 cm, keeping its "U-shape" and allowing for a 150 cm diameter circle to fit comfortably inside. The master bedroom will be reduced by 40 cm, making its dimensions 2.8 m x 3.8 m. The other two bedrooms will be 2.4 m x 3.2 m each. The current indoor storage room will be converted into a bathroom, reduced to 2 m x 1.6 m. Since all the walls here are made of wooden constructions, I’ll set up my workspace in the hallway. It will include a foldable desk that can be hidden inside the wall, along with the monitors. 60 m² is FAR from being a small space-at least from the perspective of someone who’s 190 cm tall and weighs 120 kg. Anything under 30, maybe 35 m², could be considered a small space. Don’t get me wrong, the apartment is beautiful, and they did a great job, but I think the video was posted on the wrong channel. "Never Too Small."

[@LousyMoonRecords]

I like the bed they build for their little doggy 🐩.

[@luc_courleciel]

Good job 👍🏻 I really love the separation between the office and the living room

[@local534]

Absolutely lovely.

[@SF-ru3lp]

Lots of very nice elements. I like bright, clean lines and streamlined functionality. I'd have to include some curtains to close off the living room (especially when sitting at the fire - personal taste). Great workmanship. G Ire

[@deonvnzl]

this house is gorgeous.

[@anonanon1791]

Spacious and light.

[@Aquachick65]

Gorgeous ❤

[@teahu249]

Lovely. Not small at all regarding size though.

[@Terri_MacKay]

Agreed. I love the apartment, except for the washing machine in the bedroom, but no apartment with a dedicated office space that huge could ever be considered small.

[@marsh_ion]

Beautiful. Fun to see an apartment from my home country:))

[@davidowen2396]

Perfection !

[@susanbartman2267]

Very nice! The entrance is welcoming yet practical. The self made furniture is a bit plane but the variations of chairs add interest. I appreciate the old floors; ever consider putting a beautiful rug down?

[@donyzi]

Very cosy ! Love it

[@n0hara]

love the apartmenttt n love the couplee

[@krzysztofbaron7527]

Good idea. Bravo!!!

[@noname-vz5wx]

lovely house! I really love it :) I felt a little bit for the woman tho, seeing how some stuff seemed to be to high for her. As a small person i know ergonomic problem can cause pain and frustration, so i hope it wont bother her

[@jonnil1997]

This is beautiful

[@tinerudinger2682]

Beautiful!!! I love it.. 🤩🤩

[@aiiraven]

It's nice, but I would like to say that 60sqm is not small.. Quite big actually, especially in Oslo centrum Lived myself for four years at a 23sqm apartment with my boyfriend and cat (in Oslo centrum) Now that you can call small. We loved it though.

[@loukiab2777]

Sometimes I think NTS is gaslighting us to forget what "small" is actually like. This is the Architectural Digest definition of small. If there are more than 2 meters from your entryway and the place you store your coat, it ain't small.

[@daliakarmakar5123]

Nice minimalist home!

[@clovermark39]

It doesn’t seem small but very nice.

[@MichelleRounds]

love it ❤

[@t.vinters3128]

I have some questions regarding the decision to have wooden floors in the kitchen. It's pretty, but looks difficult to clean in case of spillage and the likes. All in all, I like how this showcases the use of some very cheap, basic and materials and very simple concepts to create something lovely. I love the use of replicas and ikea products, clever use of [mass produced] posters, curtains for hiding things, and other no-fuss ideas.

[@rodmaxd]

So nice! More Scandinavian content, please-thank you!