NEVER TOO SMALL Our Smallest London Tiny Home - 13sqm/140sqft

[@flufwix]

I see the cleverness in this. I also notice the scuff marks starting to appear on the lower ply surfaces and some issues with the finishes. IMHO in a tiny room like this, the finishes need to be perfect and very durable due to the close proximity of everything

[@TheNimphel]

♥️🇺🇦 I appreciate the solutions used in the space, however, in Polish regulations, the playpen for a large dog should be at least 15 square meters. Do not normalize dehumanized spaces. The height of the room is also claustrophobic, a woman is able to touch the ceiling without a stool. Apartament is saved by large windows, bright colors and mirrors. The space is not suitable for living, at most for an airbnb. The only solution for cities is to stop promoting such places as 'habitable' and to paying more attention to urban planning. ♥️🇺🇦

[@allyur3191]

Agree with you 100%

[@mementovivere2]

Amen

[@mikalayl]

Great point. This is like a luxury prison cell, with all its plywood.

[@simonebrady05]

Agree 100%

[@candymandan]

Preach

[@CarlieBonavia]

"It's not that we think necessarily that people should live in 13sq m.." I was honestly so happy to hear her say this. The design is clever, and whilst it may be a cute little place to stay in for a weekend/as an AirBnb, I don't think it's appropriate for people to live in spaces this small.

[@Never_again_against_anyone]

So true. I lived in a 17 sqm micro apartment for two years as a university student. I made it work with little money (Here in Germany it is the standard to rent the bare flat with nothing in it whatsoever. ). It is OK for a finite time and I could imagine 30-35 sqm with a bigger budget to be great, but for nothing in the world would I agree to live in 13 sqm.

[@natbuchbinder3249]

Never Too Small finally found one that’s too small

[@spiritflower6640]

What about people who live in vans? There are a lot of people in the world who live that way out of necessity or choose that out of preference. But I agree, I would not want to live in a space that small!

[@CarlieBonavia]

@@spiritflower6640 Yes I don't knock van lifers who choose to live in that small a space, but I don't believe we should make living in a 13sq m 'bricks and mortar' home a norm if we can help it.

[@liosanink]

Small spaces is not a problem in the city. So many places to go outside of home. But charging over a thousand dollar for spaces like that is what makes me feel sick and is happening in so many city nowadays. These should be affordable housing.

[@deirdremacmahon8491]

My son lives in a tiny 11m2 studio in Paris: separate kitchen (concealed fridge, combination microwave oven) and a separate bathroom ( shower wc whb).6th floor, big windows, very bright. He loves it!

[@imGODnuffsaid]

"The entrance gives a sense of journey to the room" oh man how close is this to an estate agent describing a room as "cosy"

[@hopeo-w5961]

i thought so too! what a way to say when you originally opened this door you could see everything in your apartment like an ikea showroom so we put a wall here to make it feel less open concept.

[@average_coverage]

I though of this as a squeezing journey, so that you start adjusting to the scale.

[@bethel1019]

Yes. I thought 'mini tunnel to give a sense of journey' was a very fancy way to describe an entrance hall. 😂

[@tuppence937]

Interesting design ideas. Love the stand up desk space.The pull out extra benchtop looks useful. The roll out foot stool is a clever idea. However, the dining nook doesn't work for me. It looks cramped and they both look uncomfortable sitting there. Even for one person it doesn't look like enough leg space. And not sure there is enough wardrobe and general storage space for even one person to live there full time. Looks more like it would function well as a custom short term rental space for travellers.

[@judithfaber2667]

Yes that is exactly my thoughts. I would love it as a holiday let

[@wojciechwilimowski985]

I would worry about moisture from the extra tabletop getting into the nooks and crannies of the kitchen after you close it

[@viktorkongskov5692]

My thoughts exactly. This would be a killer airbnb

[@kaesthetyc]

@@wojciechwilimowski985 just clean it before putting it back

[@rossgeography]

Nice idea for standing desk but no locking mechanism - seemed to move back as she fake typed.. there are some good ideas here though

[@hotcha]

oof... i really wanted to like this one, i wanted to think "these quirky designers are gonna wow us!" But when that murphy bed came down with that one dejected-looking pillow and mournfully thin duvet, i thought "this... isn't a home." Overall, it feels like the features were just stuck into different parts of the room, there is no general flow to the layout that makes it feel like a genuine, home-y space. You have two different seating areas placed right beside each other, neither of which look comfortable, and then it's cupboards absolutely everywhere. Why would you build a tall, deep closet right between your only two windows to break your light flow when you've made the entire opposite wall storage already? Why not put some privacy film on the windows, or add sheer curtains to soften the boxy feel of the space? There are some good ideas here like the rolling storage seat, colour palette, and using the bed's closet door as a privacy barrier to the street, but this space feels like a cutesy art project or a bnb rental, (apologies for this remark) it doesn't feel like a serious approach to dealing with limited space in a city for long term living.

[@CJ-fn6hh]

I think some of the ideas here are interesting but the finish just let's it down. The plywood makes it feel like it's still under construction - it would be like living on a building site. To echo what others have said both seating areas look extremely uncomfortable and the fold out seats / chopping board look like they would fall apart as soon as any force is applied. Best hope the rent is cheap at least 😬

[@ixlnxs]

Apart from the horrible colour scheme, the uncomfortable seating is really what makes me shake my head. And yet so much could have been done in this space with just a little more work. Skylights, to begin with. And a bathroom at the narrow end, and a proper sofa on the other.

[@mcknight7811]

Finishing/painting the wood could have made such a difference.and the uneven cupboard doors with gaps in the kitchen really bothered me.

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

My kitchen is around 40 years old and my pull out chopping boards still work?

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

I don’t think everything needed a separate space if this was for one person. Either a dining table and seating or a sofa and coffee table. (Which can both be used as a desk). Both the “sofa” and dining space look uncomfortable. But I like the shelving!

[@eileenmaschal9505]

I couldn’t stand that sitting unit, so uncomfortable looking.

[@elaineborthwick989]

I wonder why they didnt make use of the space between the other window and the Murphy bed for more comfortable seating/ storage

[@saykay123]

These people have turned owning a slum bedsit into an aspirational aesthetic. Having lived in London and seen first hand the depths of the housing crisis there this is offensive. I shudder to think of how much money the rent is.

[@iancreighton1]

The rent? You mean the nightly Airbnb fee?

[@leflake]

Probably at least 800 pounds a month

[@slane6545]

@@leflakemore for sure. Islington n1 I would guess £1000/1200 pm

[@drstrangeluv3975]

Don´t get me wrong. I think the use of space and other items (i.e. muprhy bed, the spot in the entrance for taking out the shoes, extensible reading nook, chopping board) is absolute genious. But I think this is one of the cases where "never too small" does not apply. I mean, I would totally live there for a while but I don't think is possible for people to consider these places as a long term option.

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

true

[@ephyminh2126]

Yes :) A limit is reached here, tough they did a great job. "Never too small" is a fun accurate expression but working only for a reasonable "smal". This is definetly too small. I'm feeling claustrophobic justi looking at it

[@adambeck8180]

I really appreciate the design. So pleasant and calm yet colorful (oh sorry, colourful). Thicker seat cushions all around and a reclining chair would be needed. Otherwise a perfect design for the space.

[@barbaracastleton4337]

I was surprised and pleased to see how they managed to incorporate three separate zones in the home: dining, sleeping, and relaxing. The addition of a foot stool transforms the seating area from perch to sofa. Really nicely done.

[@musicsavage]

No matter how well-designed the layout is for such a tiny space: you just go mad at the end of the day. You spend your time folding this to unfold that and you get angry with the world for living in a shoebox.

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

I think that’s why tiny spaces like this only work if you live in a city- (and you’re a city person who prefers to be out in the city all day vs hanging at their apartment).

[@TheLnlyExpat]

still better than having no house. Anyway, I believe a full sofa is missing here: if you want to sit/lay and watch tv it may be frustrating to not be able to do that without installing the whole bed

[@kaleipulamainawai]

I agree. I think we need to start having conversations about how these microsuites, while they can be extraordinarily beautiful, are most often going to be startlingly inhumane for any long term living. This tiny apartment is gorgeous in color palette and design but just looks so uncomfortable to live in. I can't imagine living in such a tiny space by necessity of cost of living can end up being anything but detrimental to the psyche.

[@teresar6348]

This would be great for someone who doesn't spend too much time at home. If that desk was bigger and also works with a barstool I could see it being good for student housing. Just add a projector to save space a TV would take.

[@lovelynina16]

I think this works for people who don’t want to own much don’t mind having a routine like this. I

[@Melissa-px9jq]

There are some clever elements here- I like how the door of the bed opens to create privacy from the window. However, personally I find the boxy elements cut up the space too much. Also I think if I couldn't have the luxury of space I would want instead the luxury of materiality- this space could have felt like a beautiful jewelry box but instead feels a little too utilitarian for me.

[@eszterkun9638]

It is a very interesting observation regarding the material, I didn't even know what, exactly it was that made this seem a bit less "magazine like" before reading it. Still, it is refreshing to see thought put into an affordable solution, that is also ensuring smaller footpring through incorporating the still functional elements like the kitchen and the parts of the bathroom. However I also noticed the lack of precision is some places, like in the kithcen the fridge cover is a bit higher then the door next to it, and that bothered me somewhat.

[@mai567]

Yes! I also didn't like the little spaces between the ceiling and cupboards. It creates a weird feeling, not to mention just collects dust that is hard to clean. The dining space is also super cramped as others have commented. Lots of clever ideas and it looks pretty, but just misses the mark a bit.

[@condew6103]

While the door hiding the bed does block one window, there's still another window you'd walk by to get to the toilet.

[@Furnitecture]

Really great exploration in tiny living and efficient use of space. Whilst it may not be for everyone, the fact that the space was tenanted for 3 years is evidence that it did work for someone and I'm sure it will for someone else in the future :)

[@niccocello]

@@theoneandonlyAeth exactly!!

[@scoiataeli]

Maybe Airbnb

[@justinbonnet5102]

I mean, people can and do live in far worse conditions (and the 3 years was from before the rennovation). I wouldn't call that "working for them" so much as it being lack of other options or choices, though. I say this as someone who loves tiny houses and canal boats and other small living spaces - let's not project our own aesthetic appreciation of well designed storage solutions etc onto people who might not have a choice apart from to live in a tiny bedsit.

[@average_coverage]

Uhmm, have you ever tried renting in London?

[@zeruzio1345]

This works for someone in the same way that living in a slum works for people. This is gross.

[@bec9255]

This is utterly depressing. A true example of how the UK housing market is completely out of control. I bet this space costs £1m. A taxi cab office. Cheap MDF wood. Exploitative, capitalist greed.

[@robicosmi]

Might be ok for one person only, however for a short period. For me that feels claustrophobic by just looking at it 😄

[@Polkadot2]

My flat is as tiny as that in London…

[@robicosmi]

@@Polkadot2 gosh 😅 I’m in London too, have struggled with a 41sqm and finally moved to a larger place. However, I still love this videos for organisational purpose.

[@dannilo-ro5791]

People saying this isn’t a home have definitely not thought about “coffin homes” and the places that people all around the world live in order to just not be homeless. Those are far smaller than this and have even fewer amenities. While the execution isn’t perfect, it is a suitable idea for how to let people have roofs over their heads with a small kitchen and bathroom access. Although this particular one might be expensive, the layout could work for many people who need a safe space to sleep and eat.

[@stylesismyhusband]

The use of the one tone of wood throughout makes it look smaller and boxier. It looks so claustrophobic. If they had done the floor or walls a different color or finish, I think the space would feel more open! I think the storage solutions and how they made the sliding doors and the murphy bed's door give more privacy are all suuuper clever though

[@aaclovern9804]

This is the only "plywood apartment" that is not an eyesore. In general, this is really good one - bright and practical, has a lot of storage space

[@deborahduncanwrites]

I like this micro space, it is adequate for one person in oneof the world's densest cities. I would rent it!

[@ozilozil1368]

The two designers who applaud their great work are not the users of the flat and they definitely could not imagine how miserable to live in such a compact tiny space with lots of pressure and gazing from the outside (people who cross the street could easily look into the house)

[@average_coverage]

YES

[@SIC647]

It is a lot like the 19 sq m terraced house I lived in for years, and I loved that place. Including being close to neighbours. Don't make assumptions without having the actual experience

[@violetgilkes3625]

I live in a similar size place in Brooklyn, NY for almost 17 years. I am very happy, and I plan to stay here. I would just break up the plywood finish with more variety types of materials, such as wicker, or different touches of wood, metal, wall paper, etc. so it doesn’t look so much like a large wall of plywood. Also, the breakfast nook and bench could actually be designed with some adjustments, they might have worked out quite a bit better. These 2 people do amazing work, check out what else they do.

[@badger9156]

This must have been such a fun project to design! Love a Murphy bed with full length mirror, but would have chosen one with an integrated sofa for day mode. Great place to base yourself when you are young and travelling, or older and want to be out and and about in Islington, or London, or Europe and the rest of the world. Would hope the rent is low to reflect the tiny space.

[@kiwigirljacks]

An integrated sofa would be a good idea and then the other seating place could be more storage. 👍

[@douglasthompson296]

Rent low? this is North London, Islington so not a chance..... unless they have a conscious of course.

[@1977Timp]

Define design.. -The layout is basically the same. -The Murphy bed was a must and it could have been a better one with double function. The dining area is cramp and there is no sofa... If you want to lay down you will need to open the bed. The plywood cabinets they don't fit; clearly out of alignment and you can tell from the camera.. in real life you will notice it. Looks like even the floor is made by plywood too 😐. The kitchen is very small and it doesn't have a proper refrigerator.. looks like an Airbnb kitchen not a full time living space. There is a desk but you can't sit while working? I think the space could be used in a better way: Murphy bed with double function as sofa, a console table instead of that thing with foldable chairs in case you got guests.. Full wall mirror in the toilet instead of many different surfaces: tiles above the sink, mirror and plywood.. ( who wants plywood in a toilet?!? )

[@iyafromrossiya]

I get what other commentators say, surely majority of people would go mad in such space but as a 5 ft tall female, who is constantly moving from place to place with literally one suitcase and a backpack. I can see myself living there for a year. I think the renting price would be important factor. I've seen people renting tiniest rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens, and this small apartment sounds more comfortable for those preferring living by themselves.

[@napamoonlight9997]

While functional, the long term seating areas do not look built for real comfort. They should have sprung for denser foam and deeper seating that supports the thigh, seating that almost reaches the bend in the knee. Right now it would ergonomically fit a child. Since this was a first try perhaps this would be changed in a second version.

[@renelopez8227]

I hope they keep finding ACTUAL tiny homes like this; where the owners are trying (though sometimes failing) to solve problems with ingenuity as opposed to just throwing more money at the problems faced. A home this size could realistically be paid for in cash by most people with steady jobs, and the furnishings built easily and cheaply. Although the fit/finish and concepts aren’t the best here, they’re well within reach for most people.

[@Ndson24]

Well, knowing how ridiculously small and expensive London studios are, this is nice use of a space. I would rent it

[@kumstuke]

That would be £1200 a month

[@jorgemoyano1728]

@@kumstuke bills not included

[@miguelrosado6348]

@@jorgemoyano1728 Council tax at £200 a month.

[@jorgemoyano1728]

@@miguelrosado6348 I feel your pain here :)

[@miguelrosado6348]

@@jorgemoyano1728 yeah, just got my council tax yesterday. A raise of £20 from last year,. Internet also had a raise and let's not even mentioned energy. So we will probably be paying an extra £100 a month this year. London life!

[@CK1000ism]

The design is efficient but I can't imagine being on the ground floor and living in such a small space if you have more than one person or spend much time at home. Wish the cushions were a thicker. They don't really look that comfortable.

[@chinaloe14]

If I'm young I would love this space. It's way better than having a roommate and i like that it's right on the street

[@leflake]

That's exactly what I don't like. Passerbys being able to see the inside of your house all the time, people passing by right next to you when you are eating by the window, noises from the street waking you up all the time...

[@thornbird6768]

This IS too small , it’s clever , but could easily look cluttered if you’re not the type of person who puts everything away as soon as you’re done with it ! I didn’t see a washer/dryer either ? Not for me this time .

[@kimbok5971]

Many of these micro places don't have washer/dryer units. No way will I do laundromats again! One video they said "There's plenty of laundromats in the area". OMG, who wants to lug clothes and detergent back & forth every week and looking for a bag of quarters? They go to so much trouble thinking about how to live in these small spaces, well doing wash is part of life, too, and should also be kept simple!

[@average_coverage]

@@CalmoOmlac to me washing in some communal laundromats has always been a struggle. You have to remember when it's open, the machines may be occupied, you either have to stay there or come back at a right time or someone may move your stuff. With washing machine I barely notice the whole process.

[@Romir0s]

This is some dystopian stuff right here

[@alcea13]

I wouldnt mind living on this house! It looks functional. I think itll be perfect for students

[@LemonK24]

it must be really difficult to work with such a small space but I have one bone to pick with this design, there are gaps and holes between the built in furniture and makes it looks really cheap. And the choice of the only using light wood makes it looks like you are living in an unfinished house.

[@ringwe]

I'm sure there could had made better options for the sitting areas, more comfortable seats with a similar foot print.

[@mittens4kittens435]

I agree--maybe more of a complete chaise/sofa rather than an ottoman. From experience, spending a lot of time stretching legs onto an ottoman is hard on the knees and ankles!

[@ellaeadig263]

Great use of the space but the recessed chair with the footstool doesn't look comfortable at all.

[@elaineborthwick989]

a "murphy" sofa/ futon would have been an improvement on this little shelf/perch

[@EwaJuliaZ]

It totally reminds me of RV interiors- pulled out benches, murphy bed, plywood everywhere. On the one hand it looks cool and is very smart in such small space, on the other - coming back from work everyday to RV seems kind of exhausting in a long perspective

[@PentaKayle]

I like the concept, but considering how low your ceiling and how little the space, making it a 2 storey or extending the roof to make it like a loft type would've make it actual liveable without feeling claustrophobic. But again you made a tiny house with less cost by using the existing layout and just working around it which is good

[@essa6315]

It's a conservation area, so changing the height of the building probably isn't an option.

[@PentaKayle]

@@essa6315 aaaaah ok. Thats good to know

[@frezzingaces]

That toilet roll holder is real clever

[@mitzigutierrez347]

Wow!!! This has to be the most ingenious way to work out the smallest living space and still make it a cozy living space! Amazing!! 👏 👏 👏

[@doctordonnanoble]

I'm loving these newer videos lately! Small homes with functional living spaces and lots of storage ideas, it's been super helpful!

[@Naitorokkusu]

Great use of the small and instrestingly-shaped space. But the overall aesthetic feels... unfinished? There are so many odd nooks and crannies (like the uneven space above the kitchen cupboard) that makes this feel like a WIP. The massive amount of ply wood doesn't really help it either. I personally think if they'd were to paint all the ply surfaces in a slightly shining white it'd brighten up space. With the pink accents they could pull off a futuristic 80s aesthetic very well.

[@theredheadsaidNYC]

They did say this place was “an experiment” so i assume that’s why all the plywood= cheap

[@111mckenzie]

Is this legal in London though? There’s a minimum area (40 Sqm) in Barcelona to be considered a dwelling to be lived in. It’s very pretty and I can see there has been much thought into it; although I did think all the pull out things (extra chairs extra cutting surface for the kitchen) didn’t look sturdy enough and I wouldn’t sit an adult on that side of the bench

[@shirotabi7859]

This is a very clever use of space. There's a good amount of functionality to the space without overcomplicated ideas, which makes it a good home. The choice of materials and colors is another matter...

[@taylor0941]

Congrats, you finally found it. Definitely too small.

[@davidjamessussex1671]

For a single person I think this would work nicely. My only missing item is a freezer, but I’m sure that could be thought through!

[@selestex8478]

This apartment really shows the limits of small spaces. It’s a very cute space but anyone taller than 5’2” would be extremely uncomfortable. You would need to keep a true minimalist lifestyle including a capsule wardrobe. They looked uncomfortable just sitting on those surfaces for the video. The “sofa” is useless, the “desk” is miniscule, there is no way that dining table can seat 6 normal sized people. And the “view” is of the busy street, which doesn’t make the space feel bigger. The bathroom looks fine and is actually larger than I expected compared to the rest of the apartment. I’m not totally opposed to microstudios (as long as they are priced appropriately) but this goes beyond that. Unless you can afford to eat out every night and only sleep and bathe in this apartment it would be a waste to live here, and places like this aren’t really improving city living situations imo.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Love the pink. The colour washes to the timber finishes are stylish and elegant. I would prefer the wardrobe to be on the opposite wall giving more space for a comfortable sofa near the windows. The dining area is too tight and looks uncomfortable, a collapsible table or one that swivels (check out van conversions) with a banquette would be lovely. Having a desk on the back of the Murphy bed would be more useful.

[@janellebatta4126]

My thoughts exactly!

[@insanlutfi]

I would prefer a usual bed with lots and lots of storage beneath instead of murphy one

[@hyleslie]

The Murphy bed door does become a window shield, but it also blocks the window, meaning you can't lie in bed and use natural light to read. The built-in seating looks terribly uncomfortable! I do like the options to extend counter space. I wonder where the resident would hang up clothes, or store winter gear?

[@cirene9590]

It's really really small, so a Murphy bed is a must. What's clever is the dining area that also creates an enclosed entrance so the rest of the apartment is in sight. It's nice that there are no steps, easy entry from outside. Okay for singles who work long hours, eat out most of the time & cook simple meals. Haven't figured out where the wardrobe is.

[@Seolhwaneul]

a single person can totally live here! I can totally live here too, especially in such a great location near the canal. Love the use of space and more than ample storage solutions. You can hide anything in there lol

[@annanirathsi1111]

It feels like a high school project and most suitable for people under age 14!

[@paolabueso]

I love how they transformed the space! It looks amazing and very functional now. Thank you for sharing this! ❤️🙌🙌🙌

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

I really like how every corner of the space is used with as much space saving as possible. This makes the space transformable, suiting the changing needs of the person. I also like how bright the entire space is! Very nice, thank you.

[@jamesyeahman1195]

The outside space on the windows is crying out for window boxes to grow herbs plants etc giving added privacy to the occupant

[@SIC647]

I love how you use the tiny size and awkward shape of the space to inspire you to invent solutions. I think van dwellers and THOWers can gain inspiration from this.

[@alanherrera5421]

The view from outside to the kitchen is like a pice of art, but looking inside the uneven edges matches is just terrifing my eyes :s

[@kasiaem8360]

Colors are great but it looks a little too "boxy" to me. Maybe adding some curves would help? :)

[@littleraeofsunshine]

Absolutely ideal for a busy student. Wish I had an option like that!

[@carltoningram3773]

the best idea from this one is the storage unit/ottoman/additional seat that is stored under the built-in seat, really functional!

[@marty1159]

I like a “small” space and actually live in a 550 sf home, but as I get older and accumulate life treasures (photos, books, music albums) I realize it’s harder than I thought. I also love to cook and bake for friends and family and that calls for the obligatory gadgets that need to be stored. I’ve come up with many storing solutions in the past 7 yrs but it’s just too hard. I need comfort. I want to spread out on a comfortable chair and read a book, an actual book that I can keep to read again later. I want to see all my clothes at a glance without pulling bins and opening lids under furniture. This, as a social experiment, is good. In large cities where space is prime it may work especially for younger people. I want a cat and a dog and at least two bedrooms and a bathroom with a soaking tub and a washer and dryer to do my laundry. Yes, it’s cute but I need to move out!

[@pinkpotter]

This is super cute and has the essentials considering how small it is! It even has that cute dinette that can be used in several ways- hanging out, eating, work. Love all the pink touches :) I think may be hard for permanent living unless you truly can downsize or put stuff in a storage area. Seems like a great vacation home/ air bnb/ rental!! :) great job!

[@spencer2458]

“A laboratory for ideas”……..such as, how can I make more money so that I don’t have to live in a plywood prison cell?

[@janecunningham8665]

Truly ingenious use of space! The bed and bathroom are wonderfully hidden away, and they have literally created storage everywhere. ❤️

[@Thenicolebus]

Can I just say this series brings immense joy 🤍

[@aciodromicart]

in Italy it would not get habitability even if the inspector were the owner's brother. height, surfaces, room separation, all not sufficient for the building regulations

[@GradKat]

I think this place is ghastly, both inside and out. There’s nowhere comfortable for an adult to sit during the day; the only available seating looks like it was made for children, and the storage is a joke. Imagine coming home after a hard day at the coal face and having to spend your evening stuffed into that doll’s house, with all its “clever” little features. The worst thing is that, being situated in London, it probably costs around a million quid a week to rent.

[@shnuggumz]

Interesting space, and thoughtfully designed. I have to say while I love these small spaces, this one is a “Micro “. A bit too small to see anyone ever being able to actually reside there comfortably!

[@douglasthompson296]

This property may have been on the UK TV show 'Homes under the hammer' a property auction and development show in the past. That property had also been a taxi office, in the same North London location. The bathroom was in the same place and due to building regulations? and expense couldn't be located any where else in the footprint. Do any other UK folks remember it? If it is the same property its a big improvement on how it looked back then. Cheers.

[@boyankrivoshiev679]

Thank you for sharing this great project. As some already said, the idea is perfect for a student/traveler. It's great when they doesn't want to spend much on a place where they won't spent much time but at the same time want to have a place where they can call home.

[@cloudstorage9928]

Absolutely brilliant ! ❤️ I could see myself living in such a space. For me, it's NOT too small.

[@beckyboo1352]

I can see what the designers are trying to achieve here, but it feels less like a 'home' and more like somewhere you would stay for one night if you are on a strict budget. There's some un-utilised areas and ideas that miss the mark, that overall reduces the homely feel.

[@MaraMara89]

It has some nice ideas, but I would change dining area - by putting deep bench (sofa style) along the window, maybe with the footrest/extra sitting beneath, with light, movable table, you could put above sitting place, when not used. That way I would get rid of that "main storage" between windows, using space where now is relaxation nook for wordrobe. I feel like wordrobe between windows is unnecessarily dividing space... maybe would try to use back of the murphy bed "wordrobe" as actual wordrobe with bed a little closer to the front (if it is possible), even just to nave some hooks to hang bags or scarfs. I do feel like there is a lot of storage space for miscellaneous things, but not enough for clothes (especially hanging them)

[@jadew9446]

I wish they had added some nice tiles to the bathroom or some artwork to liven the space up. The plywood works well for the seating and kitchen but to have it everywhere just feels claustrophobic. I do commend them for designing in such a small space though.

[@conniebruckner8190]

Some very good ideas here. Amazing how well you've pulled it off. I think it's a good example of how some abandoned shops could be converted into living spaces.

[@ZulikLangoba]

Now this house is screaming never too small. Really nice space. I like this.

[@khiahahaha]

I like the vibe for a small living space. Everything was well thought of and I’d actually live there myself

[@Jefbracke]

this is the first time ever, in my life, that an add plug made sense. Why isn't this mainstream yet? Disolving tablets replacing bigass bottles!!!? Yes please!!! Would instantly buy this. Such and inspiring idea!

[@somanyquestions3180]

I love the subtle colours on the cabinetry! And the seat in the storage wall looks like a lovely place to sit and read. It does feel a bit claustrophobic once the bed comes down and basically takes up the whole space, but it's a great solution compared to just having a normal bed in there, and I like the way the door is used to give additional privacy when the bed is down. I couldn't help but wonder how noisy the place gets, though - it doesn't look terribly well insulated, and it's basically a bedroom right on a busy street. Of course, not everyone minds that.

[@deanisplemoni]

"How much plywood would you like in your space?" "Yes"

[@jinnyjane1213]

Can't even fit a luggage in there. How do you move in? Is this how we live now?

[@heidibear44]

Maybe because I live in a part of the world where we have big skies and lots of land I am just struggling with the idea of such a small space to live. I appreciate the design aspect as you have everything you need, but maybe for a stay in a hut/cabin temporarily for a season. I would go nuts in this tiny area especially of I had to walk out and meet a city right away. But it is a beautiful design and surprisingly decent size bathroom. Well done.

[@littledotti]

Great home. With so many homeless people in your country, something like this in a complex/duplex would be fantastic idea. Homes for homeless or those in need. Love the ideas.

[@violetcassandraperseo8773]

This space is nice but please don't call it a "house". That's a room. Just because London is inhabitable it does not means that we need to redefine our need and language to fit its absurdity.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

Can't see anything wrong with calling a house - a house

[@justinbonnet5102]

​@@CalmoOmlac it's a subtlety of English - this building by definition isn't a house, it's a studio flat. As its a one story building is a bungalow rather than house, but it's really more of a studio because it's just one room plus bathroom.

[@justinbonnet5102]

​@@heresfrankbetches921 English is funny - a "house" usually means two or more storeys. This is a two room dwelling, single storey, which makes it a studio flat. The *most* generous you could get would be calling it a bungalow. If this same unit was two storeys and had the living space downstairs and the bathroom upstairs then maaaaybe you'd call it a house, but it would seem weird to a native speaker in the same way that calling a public bathroom a house would seem weird. This is a studio flat, not a house.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

ok thank you for explaining it from your point of view but if we check literally everywhere these are the definitions we get: A house: a building that people, usually one family, live in A flat: an apartment on ONE FLOOR (so it can't be a flat)

[@justinbonnet5102]

@@CalmoOmlac "a building for human habitation, especially one that consists of a ground floor and one or more upper storeys." is the first definition that shows up for me. But honestly - just take my word for it as a native English speaker. It may seem "nitpicking" but we're trying to make the point that by calling this a house it's trying to make it seem grander than it is. It's a tiny studio flat, not a house. (it'd be ok to call it that I guess if it was your own home and you didn't want to be feel depressed about living there, but the owners describing it as a "house" is just.. disingenuous. It doesn't work very well, in English, considering all the different words we have for describing abodes.)

[@gabeinchile2039]

This place looks straight out of a Wes Anderson movie with those colors. Cool!

[@zlatan_2197]

This is great example of making the most out of very limited space. Someone in the comments said that dining area is too small, but when you take in consideration that this whole apartment is only 13sqm, designers really used every square centimeter. It looks way bigger than it actually is.

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

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[@kimbok5971]

These tiny home and micro home videos are very interesting to watch but I could not live in one. None of the furniture looks very comfortable. These homes are for the young, I suppose, who do not need cushioning for their tush. Back in the 80s, in my 30s, I did tiny home living before it became a "thing". I lived in a two room (one up, one down) detached building in the backyard of a home. I managed to fit an upholstered love seat, with footrests in each side (a sofa would have not fit) which provided a lot of comfort, and a very soft twin bed in the sleeping area. There was no room for a dining table and chairs so I sat on barstools at a small breakfast counter. Most of the time, I sat on the sofa to eat. I lived there 8 yr before buying my first home. As much as I loved the privacy there and the uniqueness, after 8 years, I was ready for more space and more creature comforts. It started to feel quite confining. More power to folks that can live well in these small abodes. Very creative work!

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Design matters. Such a nice thing to see when things come together. Cheers.

[@doerthemanahan9912]

The best small house I have seen so far. I would love to move in right now!

[@1977Timp]

Honestly speaking: what have they done? What they have done is barely something. They didn't change the layout because plumbing is expensive.. so most probably are 30 plus years old pipes inside the walls. They did add a Murphy bed.. otherwise you can barely walk around the space... Plywood is one of the cheapest way to cover up something and most probably not so easy to clean, in this case the use is been abused: some white/ darker area will open up the space a bit and give some depth instead of "everything blended in" and boring.. plus you can clearly see.. the doors don't fit.. or are out of alignment.. A mirror as backsplash?... It will be always dirty and not easy to clean. Why not stanley steel or fogged glass The bench seats and table: -The extension most probably will not hold the weight of an adult. -The space looks cramp and they clearly do not fit comfortably. The only thing I like was the toilet paper holder incorporated in the lower part of the sink. I would have invested some more money in the Murphy bed with double function.. Bed/sofa bed/desk bed/dining table; take away the benches and put a console table instead with some chairs and some rollable puffs in case of guests instead of a resting legs .. thing.. Pink?!? Pink? Why Pink?? Should some "gender neutral" colour be more appropriate? The bathroom; instead of a patchwork of mirror/backsplash/ plywood... I would put a full or half wall mirror there to open the space and keep tidy.. you don't want plywood next to a toilet.. That's my opinion anyway.

[@nickaaary]

i agree. extremely out of touch imagination of how one can live in a small space with only these configurations. everything implemented felt more decorative than actually practical.

[@kathrynwebster6307]

A great way to stimulate people to think of ideas for using space differently. Take elements of this design and create your own perfect space.

[@aspoljanec]

Reminds me of a Barbie house I had as a child. As a fellow architect, I appreciate what you did there.

[@WhitestWaters]

Having lived in two apartments of 14sqm for three years, I would really have appreciated that the owners gave as much thought to the layout as you guys did. This is almost spacious to me once the bed is removed and you can actually have people over to dine!

[@Em-by9ez]

That bench seating really needs slanted sides so you can have more comfortable leg room. Also, whats with the awkward joinery? Not as high spec as we usually see here, which is surprising. In such a tiny space any odd shadows and lines are very obvious in a way that bigger spaces don't experience.

[@guambyguambelle1864]

Very functional! The sliding storage doors, the Murphy bed cabinet door offering privacy...it does not seem so small with the seamless colors, and use of mirrors. And plenty of light! 😍

[@davidelpenho]

Small spaces are so much fun!

[@junehulton8320]

Excellent use of space ....maybe slightly more softness to the seating areas... Would be more inviting!! And a pop of colour.. this must work due to the lack of space and accommodation throughout the city's..

[@estherstephens1858]

I love the ideas brought into these small/tiny homes shown on this channel.