NEVER TOO SMALL: Garage to Beach Studio Transformation, Australia 40sqm/431sqft

[@16demolka]

I feel like no one in the comments section listened to what she said. They lived there temporarily (probably during main house renovation?), and her mom is going to live in the small house. They never intended to live with teenagers. For the limited time when kids are this small I feel it’s perfect 💛

[@flamefox8989]

Thus, the empty fridge 😅

[@MartyMart134]

AHH Bless, you think you can have privacy when you have two small children, dream on ! My 5 year old leaves her room, goes down the hall, and bursts into our room at least once a week@@i.f.7386

[@chloeuntrau4588]

@@i.f.7386 Who are you to say "it's not OK"????? you don't know them, their way of life etc.... don't judge!!!

[@agatanakonieczny2213]

The only thing that is not suitable for future independent living for one person is the lack of a washing machine. When the mom moves in, the space for the day bed upstairs can be used for extra clothing storage (e.g.dressers). I would also add cupboards in the kitchen, instead of the shelf. They could be white to blend with the wall. Beautiful design!

[@MsRjutube]

Exactly. Wish people would listen before criticising….

[@grigorisgirl]

Beautiful design and setting. As a 70yr old I’d be delighted to live there if I were on my own. Must be lovely to know that most days are going to be warm and you can open the place up. I live by the sea but the Bristol Channel doesn’t quite give off the same vibe😆

[@BurakKarabulut]

I think she is right my parents and my sibling and I we used to live in a very small space and those memories stay with you cause it’s such a small memorable place and those memories remain for years and gives you a secure feeling of where you belong and how your family is like

[@subscriberGW]

It is listed as an airbnb as "Coastal Escape with ocean views" in Coledale

[@ruthie8745]

Now changed to Tiny Home in Coledale

[@rickylam7018]

Really calming cosy little space. She has made a lot of great design decisions. I imagine their son would really want to move in there from the main house as soon as he's in his teens.

[@tejain6687]

peaceful idea

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Not as long as Granny's there 🤨😂 But yeah, maybe the baby in future. That would be very extravagant for a teenager.

[@janalavtizar4426]

Surprisingly warm atmosphere in spite of very white interier! love it.

[@jooorley]

2:05 this is probably the best "before picture" ever, haha

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Agree. Very bland.

[@tkcldk]

the balcony view is majestic

[@cindyboughen9933]

Wow! That is gorgeous. I love what she said about smaller spaces allowing for the use of higher end finishes/products because there are less of them. Her Mom will love living there as her family did 😍

[@aninomiai3923]

I'm envious because even though the place is small, the whole area is free from a building so they can have a lot of options for light and air. My house have the same measurement, but my right and back walls are jointed with the neighbors walls. Sigh. She's done a great job, though. Love the minimalistic design too.

[@lagritsalammas]

I'm sure a very good floorplan can be achieved with your place too, since having two walls open means at least one of them is definitely facing the sun. I love figuring out how to make awkward spaces work in my spare time, I'm always looking up small flats online and doodling layout variations on a piece of paper. I wonder if perhaps I could help you somehow...

[@gnarbeljo8980]

You could think about using a large or several smaller skylights instead, to add more light from a third plane. It can make a HUGE difference in a small space to be able to see the sky, hear the rain pitter-patter, and flood the space with natural light, and there are remote controlled blind solutions for roof windows too. It's costly but I think a valuable, transformative investment.

[@mmerriman4995]

There are many wonderful solutions here! Grinding down the original floor to expose a natural mosaic. The curve on the shower wall to assist flow to the kitchen. Closing off the upstairs and creating a family resting/sleeping area. The view from that window! - first the inner world then the outer world. ..... I have never appreciated minimalism for living spaces but this is not visually cold and it is a guest house so it needs less practicality (washer/dryer in the main house). The folding doors on the dining room create the tropical feel of a lanai. It becomes a porch on the public side to engage with neighbors in a waterfront community. Also, best placement & space usage for the required large TV. Excellent design! Thanks for finding and for sharing.

[@melissamartinez8509]

Absolutely impressive transformation from garage to a cozy beach studio! The clever utilization of space and natural light gives this compact Australian retreat a spacious and inviting feel. A perfect blend of functionality and seaside charm.

[@windowsdown3684]

Love it. We don’t need much to be happy. The balcony is amazing with a world class view too!

[@chloeuntrau4588]

@@Hudpix16 jealous?

[@B__C__]

5:10 As fellow cattledog lover. I like the fact that your's is using the polished cement as a cool pillow.

[@gdragonstan]

The house is beautiful, practical living at its best. The fact that you live near the beach is already a plus.❤

[@Luetzsab]

The interior is so clean and minimalist, yet so warm, Zen and soothing. Love the mix of the used materials - it's contrasting but just fitting perfectly. Only negative is the missing cooktop, but a portable one would fill this gap instantly. My highlights are the folding doors and the view from the bed. Really lovely! ❤

[@maryhart637]

To give a bit more privacy when the front double doors are open I might a container hedge in what was the driveway. I think the inside design is brilliant!

[@jpp7783]

I agree. Not just privacy, but view-why open double doors at all if all it gets you is a chance to stare at bare pavement.

[@michelleobrien6996]

Opening the double doors is to allow cross ventilation, but it doing so exposes the entire inside of your home to people passing by...???? I would add a privacy screen/mosquito barrier

[@JenShea]

It’s lovely and bright! What a great temporary space, especially when the kids are small. Growing up we had a small cottage we spent ours summers at. I love a small space… it may not be great with a growing family but in the interim it’s terrific. Great for the Mum and even a couple!

[@TamaraJoy7]

I love any homes that are small, clean, bright, white and minimal so for me, this build would be a lovely simple place to live. But as a Granny flat, I wouldn’t want to navigate stairs at night to use the downstairs bath room. I would also want black out blinds or curtains across the mezzanine bedroom window.

[@di4085]

Perfect for me. Love the shower door and all the finishings that you used in this place. Creative transformation. ❤

[@gnarbeljo8980]

The one thing I'd have changed is the concrete ex-driveway wedge between the street window and street. I'd have had that removed from the get go, and planted shrubs, a hedge or a slow growing tree there, to let some greenery in when that window is open and provide natural privacy inside, plus just give the structure more of a grounded impression, less of an ex-garage look. Oh and having build myself a small kitchen this size once, I'd do what I did then, add a two tiered trolley on big industrial wheels with a butchers block top and a rail with hooks to the side, for some prepspace and mise en place That's easily wheeled around and can be brought out onto the patio for easy serving. Beyond that, it's a great design, they even thought of a cleaning/utility cabinet with vertical storage, nice touch!

[@shiralleehaggart72]

I would have put a long window there 'not to the floor' because Iwouldn't like the idea of having the living area opened onto a street.

[@eldino]

Amazingly beautiful! All that white and the view on the sea!

[@andrewellis7656]

It's perfect - for two seniors (like my wife & me) it would be perfect - so comfortable & peaceful. Excellent work. One of the best uses of space I have ever seen. Thanks for the review.

[@sman9774]

This is just brilliant. I really enjoyed this small house tour. Such a superb way to repurpose the space of an older 2 car garage. Thank you for sharing.

[@renatawojtczak4866]

Absolutely stunning. The best one I have seen so far!

[@piponosugar]

Love the deck section with THAT gorgeous view

[@junehulton9776]

Fantastic use of space design....and works well for great easy living. A great transformation...only having what you actually need.

[@philiq18]

It's a fantastic reno and shows what can be done with a garage footprint.

[@marloesk9753]

i'm always calmed by NTS video's but this one made me very calm. lovely light and airy home

[@Andiewhyte119]

So beautiful! I can resonate with the beautiful moment of tiny living when your kids are tiny. I did it with my two youngest and we will treasure those memories forever. Now they're teens so obvs we're in a normal-sized house (yuck 😅), and I long to go back to the precious feeling of being so close and comfortable together! 😊 You never can of course, so I'm grateful we had it when we could, like this couple have. Beautiful job guys!❤❤

[@ashridhar]

Love the old school mosaic flooring. Glad they did not change it and add wooden floors or tiles.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

I love it. The kids are growing up and they will ahve their own rooms soon, but this was fantastic with little ones!

[@carlakkk]

Gorgeous, one of the best in australia, but obvious an Airbnb space - no stove and no wardrobe, just space for pillows and blankets.

[@SmilingMana]

Looks very nice, but I could never live in a place without at least one hotplate and I didn't see one. Do they only eat salad, fruits and whatever they can make with a microwave? One bedroom for the entire family is also a bit small, but it might work as long as the children are very young. It is a beautiful and functional home for one person though (if you add a hotplate), so her mother is lucky to move in soon.

[@Foxintox]

They might have a mobile hotplate that you can plug in when necessary .

[@jpp7783]

@@Hudpix16they explained (rather clearly, I thought) that this was an in-law suite for her elderly mother while they live in the main house.

[@carlakkk]

Guess this is their Aibnb home for for rent

[@michelleobrien6996]

​@@jpp7783she says that but this is not designed (at all) for an elderly person. It might be suitable for now but not into the future. It's more suitable for airbnb rental.

[@pennynickels5216]

Raw vegan???

[@andronicemarinis1072]

Oh what a beautiful space. I love small cozy cottages/homes. I feel safe and cocooned. ❤

[@avivat3010]

What a beautifully designed space! Very few architects seem to keep the use of the space in mind. Usually, I find designs are just done to look good and interesting. This space has warmth and softness. The materials are forgiving, the curved wall softens the space and takes into account bumps that might be had if the wall was squared-off. The materials warm the space and yet have an artistic bent. The spaces are livable and lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@annl2944]

Love this. A lot of thoughts has obviously gone into designing this unit. Small but so livable. I can see myself living happily there 😀

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

super nice design. for now it is my favourite transformation on your channel

[@samanthacbecker95]

this is really pretty! but it screams airbnb/vacation rental which doesn't go as well with the channel

[@ANonyMouse627]

Gorgeous space and natural light! The lack of a full kitchen would not fit my lifestyle but this would be an excellent Airbnb!

[@tiaaa7108]

Omg they do have cooktops that you can unplug and put away. This is a beautiful space.

[@rethy-szabojohanna9699]

Beautiful, calm design, good vibe. Great recycling of the garage. But it is a short time rental, for 2.

[@Andiewhyte119]

Also want to add that I appreciate how this showcases just how soft and calming an all-white interior can be. ❤❤

[@litylu]

Beautiful. Love the look of it. Amazing view from the deck. With how nice this is I would love to see the renovated main house (though no doubt not “small”).

[@ReyHolliday]

This is as close to a perfect design as i've seen.. Every aspect is derived with finesse, and placed within the most efficient and aesthetic configuration.

[@hernanm.munayco2986]

Great use for a garage area instead of storing junk! I’m designing an adu that will also integrate the garage area in living space and this design shows how creativity can actually create more with less

[@sarasoueidan]

I love this one so much. But I personally wouldn't sacrifice so much of the kitchen. I'm not a designer so I don't know how I'd do it, but I find the kitchen is an important part of the house, and this small house doesn't give it the space it deserves.

[@amandak.4246]

it screams "i eat takeout for every meal"

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

so minimal and clean for two kids and a dog. great work and nice design

[@dukesanddaggers]

This was obviously created to be a short-term rental (it's currently listed on Airbnb). I feel like it takes away from other small homes on this channel that are designed for the purpose of long-term living.

[@michh8878]

Yep I got to at jerky vibe from them when she start talking. I’m not surprised it got turned into an air bnb.

[@scottymontgomery8851]

yea, as soon as she said 'we didn't feel we needed full cooking facilities' i knew

[@tn9274]

like this kind of small house..it is small but not over compact like many other designs. feel very spacious and comfortable.

[@Costanza_G]

Beautiful! I would have put a small induction cooker just in case 😉

[@jiba6327]

It is a very nice house with a lot of sun and beautiful views! Congratulations!

[@aprilwastheyear]

This looks like a good design for a Sims home. Very beautiful

[@sqd8r]

I'm all about colour but this house is very well done and inviting. I'd live here in a heartbeat.

[@michelleobrien6996]

OMG the cupboards with cut outs is brilliant. I'm going to copy that idea - my storage is all shelves and I have nowhere to put the mop & vacuum and nowhere to put add a new cupboard.

[@alinatsesarskaya684]

Perfect little house with amazing view. Love it ❤!

[@Mrjudsonjames]

Love this. We have a huge powered storage garage at the back of the property we just bought that isn’t needed. I’d love to turn it into a spare bed or home office using the concrete slab.

[@utubechannel2664]

I love the white colour of the walls. Whats the name of the white paint please? thanks

[@PaulaLopez-gq5ki]

It`s interesting how they took a garage and design a different space. Also, they thought in each detail like the forniture to maximise space and thanks to how are the windows provided, all the spaces have very good lighting. They made the most of the sea view through the windows and the terrace.

[@nutube6291]

Man, this is perfect as a bachelor pad.

[@CNile-se9xw]

Stunningly beautiful transformation, that's space efficient & all class.

[@solobintaro7227]

I looooveee all about it. Everything's just right. Simple clean and functional❤

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

Really thoughtfully and beautifully done! And that deck and view, phenomenal!!

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

That is literally my dream home for one. I wouldnt change a thing about it. ❤

[@joannestimson9641]

Some really great ideas here. Love the cut out shelves. Genius!

[@zedlicious]

Noice! This is about all one really needs + a murphy bed and the loft could be an office too. Beautifully detailed. Good job Cushla.

[@jenzz6841]

I really enjoyed this one. I see other people are getting worked up about the sleeping arrangements, but small children usually prefer to sleep with their parents.

[@vivio2852]

Love this! Absolutely stunning. Minor point but having a single pane glass upstairs doesn't allow for air flow.

[@VoroninHop]

Very thoughtfully designed and beautifully contextual, bravo.

[@miyayume_eclectic_dream]

This is really practical for one person or a couple that is more out and about. I would not have enought wardrobe space.Also what about my books...🤔 If minimalistic is ones style than this is perfect. I do love the white and LIGHT inside. [ Fun fact I noticed filmed front the kitchen is small bare minimum but from that side angle looks much longer and larger.]

[@karenstanislaw8912]

What a **dynamic, smart - luxurious in its aesthetic, light, embrace - cottage ! "Mom"/Grandmom is terrifically blessed to get to nurture her family from that perch! Lovely family. Many years of joy amongst the clever architecture, light, and all that ocean.

[@RisingRainbow]

This is overall a good design and generally a good use of space... however in the bedroom, there could have been more storage. For example, the walls are tall, so the bed and window/glazing could have be raised about 40 to 50cm off the floor to build in lots of areas for additional storage into the floor BUT there was obviously different priorities/brief which have shaped this layout.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Very creative! It's like having a permanent vacation spot just steps away from home! 🏖🏡

[@zounds13]

Some really interesting choices there. I like most of them, but I would have swapped the living and dining areas, made the bedroom windows larger, and added another window by the bed.

[@StudioBAS]

My favorite small-space videos are those that belong to families with a child or children. I love seeing how they can fit everything in their home in a beautiful and creative way. I thought this would be one of those, but doesn't seem practical at all for a family of four! I guess that's why they said they're moving out. Beautiful tho!

[@Gracie-qg5lm]

This is fantastic. Functional and nicely planned.

[@marcobranco526]

I would kill to have a chance to do this for my late mom. Well done.

[@meganredfield965]

What a beautiful space. I'm jealous your mother gets to live there. Well done!

[@SummitSprint]

love the space and design, if you attach an identical size unit next to this to have 2 additional bedrooms, even 3 is a normal size house.

[@nitrojane]

The finishes on this are beautiful; i'm a sucker for custom joinery!

[@d.c.8710]

I really could live here! One of the best I’ve seen.

[@teemadarif8243]

Wow! Miss Lady you outdid yourself with this project! Love. It.

[@sonjak2395]

One of the nicest housing here! Simply beautiful.

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

I know this was more temp living but the mom is moving in. An island in the kitchen for storage/appliances would be helpful not to mention prep - can be a narrow one (custom made? For those with some clothes and shoes a wardrobe is required.' Stprageimderbed. And a dining table that expands or storage is helpful. I get the minimalism but not sure it is really livableformost.

[@riseevolution]

amazing transformation love the space but so much white i love colours

[@brontec9769]

Absolutely lovely and innovative. Beautifully done.

[@chrisaufdermaur]

Congratulation ,,,,you did en excellent job ...simply great !!!

[@timeigo7827]

Beautiful space, great choices. I wonder if adding a floor affected the ocean views of their more-inland neighbors across the street (important cuz sustainability includes community courtesy!)

[@tostbroti]

love the awareness to the indigenous people of that land ♥️

[@tenoutoftenten]

I love this house! It’s like you’re living in an apartment but you owned the land. I want to have a house like this if I ever live near the ocean

[@heisstack]

It's lovely, really ... I would be happy to live there in that small space.

[@Chingleton]

This was a very cool space! love the design

[@pattyldn7132]

the storage behind the TV is a really clever idea to keep clutter away

[@mytrueserenity5666]

Absolutely loved this! It definitle has my wheels turning with inspiration.

[@rafaelreno1674]

So beautiful and well done! I love this project ❤

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

If you forget it was a former garage, this is a spacious stylish space with good flow. It would be interesting to see how it feels with her mother and her belongings. More feasible in a warmer climate and with the ocean views.

[@elpomada]

Great and simple design

[@sanguineaurakzai1867]

Very beautiful compact yet practical design ❤

[@255georg]

This is all great, but where is the stove in the kitchen? How do they prepare food?

[@tina4780]

I love this! Mom is one lucky lady!!!