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

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@16demolka 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Thus, the empty fridge 😅

@MartyMart134 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

@@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 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. Wish people would listen before criticising….

@BurakKarabulut 7 ай бұрын

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

@grigorisgirl 8 ай бұрын

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😆

@janalavtizar4426 8 ай бұрын

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

@tkcldk 8 ай бұрын

the balcony view is majestic

@rickylam7018 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

peaceful idea

@gnarbeljo8980 8 ай бұрын

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

@subscriberGW 8 ай бұрын

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

@ruthie8745 6 ай бұрын

Now changed to Tiny Home in Coledale

@cindyboughen9933 8 ай бұрын

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 😍

@jooorley 8 ай бұрын

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

@shiralleehaggart72 3 ай бұрын

Agree. Very bland.

@aninomiai3923 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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.

@gnarbeljo8980 8 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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.

@windowsdown3684 8 ай бұрын

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

@chloeuntrau4588 8 ай бұрын

@@Hudpix16 jealous?

@mmerriman4995 8 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@gdragonstan Ай бұрын

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

@Luetzsab Ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@B__C__ 8 ай бұрын

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

@JenShea 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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.

@eldino 7 ай бұрын

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

@piponosugar 7 ай бұрын

Love the deck section with THAT gorgeous view

@di4085 8 ай бұрын

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

@ashridhar 7 ай бұрын

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

@philiq18 8 ай бұрын

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

@tiaaa7108 8 ай бұрын

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

@junehulton9776 8 ай бұрын

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

@marloesk9753 8 ай бұрын

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

@renatawojtczak4866 2 ай бұрын

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

@samanthacbecker95 8 ай бұрын

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

@ANonyMouse627 2 ай бұрын

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

@carlakkk 8 ай бұрын

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

@andrewellis7656 8 ай бұрын

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.

@annepoitrineau5650 8 ай бұрын

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

@rethy-szabojohanna9699 8 ай бұрын

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

@mateuszzdyb3547 8 ай бұрын

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

@andronicemarinis1072 8 ай бұрын

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

@avivat3010 8 ай бұрын

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.

@sman9774 8 ай бұрын

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.

@nutube6291 8 ай бұрын

Man, this is perfect as a bachelor pad.

@ReyHolliday 8 ай бұрын

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.

@m.ch4rmaland3r10 8 ай бұрын

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

@annl2944 8 ай бұрын

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

@Costanza_G 8 ай бұрын

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

@aprilwastheyear 8 ай бұрын

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

@hernanm.munayco2986 8 ай бұрын

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

@Andiewhyte2149 8 ай бұрын

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!❤❤

@solobintaro7227 8 ай бұрын

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

@tn9274 8 ай бұрын

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

@Andiewhyte2149 8 ай бұрын

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

@alinatsesarskaya684 8 ай бұрын

Perfect little house with amazing view. Love it ❤!

@sarasoueidan 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

it screams "i eat takeout for every meal"

@PaulaLopez-gq5ki 8 ай бұрын

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.

@sqd8r 8 ай бұрын

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

@SmilingMana 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@jpp7783 8 ай бұрын

@@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 8 ай бұрын

Guess this is their Aibnb home for for rent

@michelleobrien6996 7 ай бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

Raw vegan???

@jiba6327 8 ай бұрын

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

@SummitSprint 5 ай бұрын

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.

@tostbroti 8 ай бұрын

love the awareness to the indigenous people of that land ♥️

@litylu 8 ай бұрын

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”).

@elpomada 8 ай бұрын

Great and simple design

@Gazmeizster_Wongatron 8 ай бұрын

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

@Gracie-qg5lm 8 ай бұрын

This is fantastic. Functional and nicely planned.

@StudioBAS 8 ай бұрын

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!

@CNile-se9xw 8 ай бұрын

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

@marcobranco526 3 ай бұрын

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

@VoroninHop 8 ай бұрын

Very thoughtfully designed and beautifully contextual, bravo.

@zedlicious 8 ай бұрын

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

@d.c.8710 8 ай бұрын

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

@sonjak2395 8 ай бұрын

One of the nicest housing here! Simply beautiful.

@meganredfield965 8 ай бұрын

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

@joannestimson9641 8 ай бұрын

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

@thisis.michelletorres444 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 8 ай бұрын

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

@Mrjudsonjames 8 ай бұрын

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.

@dukesanddaggers 7 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@jenzz6841 8 ай бұрын

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.

@zounds13 Ай бұрын

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.

@brontec9769 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely and innovative. Beautifully done.

@karenstanislaw8912 8 ай бұрын

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.

@Chingleton 8 ай бұрын

This was a very cool space! love the design

@sanguineaurakzai1867 8 ай бұрын

Very beautiful compact yet practical design ❤

@heisstack 8 ай бұрын

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

@vivio2852 8 ай бұрын

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

@pattyldn7132 8 ай бұрын

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

@SK-fy8dl 8 ай бұрын

Parking for cars takes up so much valuable real estate. This garage was transformed into a small home. In places like LA, like 50% of land is parking lots.

@kittydeleo4043 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning!!!

@nitrojane 8 ай бұрын

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

@michelleobrien6996 7 ай бұрын

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.

@riseevolution 8 ай бұрын

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

@amyschneidhorst1384 8 ай бұрын

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.