NEVER TOO SMALL: Scandi Style Small Apartment - 50sqm/538sqft

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Unchanged since it was first built in the 70’s, Aiginitou Street apartment, located in the popular east Athens suburb of Ilisia, was completed remodeled by Do Designers into a practical, inviting and contemporary home, with lots of storage space, custom built furniture and a cozy Scandinavian feel. In redesigning the home, the floor plan was completely changed, moving the kitchen from a dark back corner into a new open plan living and dining space. While the bathroom moved into the kitchen's previous location, making room for a walk-in closet with full height wardrobes that leads into the adjacent bedroom. The kitchen, now slightly elevated to accommodate the new plumbing, is separated visually through the use of oversized white tiles throughout, with oak flooring leading into the living and dining zones. Here, a built-in floating wooden bench and a round table, doubles as both dining and working space. Storage is maximized in the living room by two custom built metal bookshelves at the entrance and a low unit which seamlessly extends into a floor to an open ceiling shelf.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Project Name: Aiginitou Street apartment
Designer: www.do-designers.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Camera Operator: Alina Lefa & Xenofon Vardaros
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Regenerate II by E J R M

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[@mssonoma1]

Please please have captions for your videos. Hearing impaired people and those like me that have trouble would really appreciate it ❤️

[@user-il5hf7vp9k]

Would you please enable the cc on this vid? Some parts are a bit hard to follow without cc. Thanks =)

[@davinci8807]

This is very nice

[@awakenmay]

This creation is really perfect for a single lady 🤩❤️🌟

[@rubypodcast]

If possible, with a one single shot. It could be helpful for the viewers. Thx

[@DavorZyx]

This is one of the rare small places that really feels like nothing is missing, nothing is sacrificed, nothing is compromised. I love it!

[@renessm9916]

Tha's because is not small, 50sqmts is actually pretty big for big cities.

[@90DayBeyonce]

Well it's not really that small, especially for one person. It's also fairly uninteresting when it comes to design.

[@paddobs]

This is perfect. Full size kitchen appliances and washer/dryer, full size couch, just big enough dining / multiple use area. And focusing on the client requirements by providing the bigger bathroom and closet space. Can't think of any recent videos on this channel that had so much storage without excessively complex solutions like moving furniture. Even lots of shelving to show items reflecting her style.

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[@jennykimball4457]

Love this apartment. As a single woman, I could tell it was designed by women and would be perfect for the client. They've thought of everything, from great shelves in the shower to wonderful closet storage. Love the kitchen and that there was room for a dishwasher.

[@Amor_fati.Memento_Mori]

I love women.

[@guambyguambelle1864]

Shifting the bathroom and kitchen around allowed a very dreamy walk-in closet! The serenity of the materials and colors, along with the light, must make the owner happy to get home. 👍🏼👏👏👍🏼

[@lillic8522]

Although they never tell how they get the necessary pipes for the kitchen in the opposite corner of the apartement - could they tap into the plumbing of the neighbour?

[@bstoh2884]

I love female designers who understand the importance of storage space in the bathroom!

[@stantheman_10]

are you saying male designers don't ?

[@silvasilvasilva]

You don't have to be a woman to follow your client's briefing. Not to mention that not all women are interested in storing large amounts of "beauty" goos (I know I'm not).

[@gus473]

The wall-hung toilet makes it easier to clean! Surprised these aren't used in more residential units..... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fhdfba007]

@@stantheman_10 women usually use more products than men. Usually

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

@@stantheman_10 it seems to be more of an afterthought, sometimes

[@cikkali7582]

10/10 design and colours, one of my favourite apartments so far! The white walls and the soft coloured furniture definitely help to make the space feel bigger and lighter ✨ I also absolutely love how they included a big fridge, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in only 50sqm!!! Amazing job, really, I wish I could live in a house like this one 🥺

[@user-oz1yv4nt9q]

I think this is one o my favourite ones as well. Maybe i would use a slightly different accent on some walls, just to break the white. Nothing to flamboyant though

[@crashlikewaves]

I really like that the sleeping space is completely separate. Murphy beds are great for guest rooms but it would be such a pain to use everyday

[@RiskyCapital]

This goes straight to top 5 list on this channels apartments. Maybe the best so far? Artistically very pleasing

[@mahjabeenchoudhury9849]

Absolutely 💯

[@majalovric6920]

It's No. 1!

[@arabella959]

Stunning. Her gorgeous floor length kimono was special touch that moved so eloquently around the space. This apartment appears to be customized to perfection and very reflective of ease and comfort. Bravo.

[@MorganaDAlmeida]

Came here to say that! Love her clothing!

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[@hoanghatran8648]

Yes... a kitchen with full size fridge and dishwasher... Love the color palette :D

[@vb1269]

For Greeks it's rather unthinkable to not have a full size fridge, dishwasher and clothes washing machine in a house, no matter how small.

[@cjl1633]

Omg! This is one of the best designs on this channel!!! Can’t believe it’s only 50qm2!! Well done girls😍😍😍

[@gissr8243]

true

[@bronzebond4869]

Agreed

[@Lunayss]

I agree! Love this so much.

[@Hannigan501]

The top comment of every Never Too Small video 😂

[@pascalejacquelinepetit5131]

Love that our NTS residents are Tintin fans! Also, one of the best conversions, and most livable; the unit does not feel small or uncomfortable. Well done to the designers!

[@spaceinvad3rs]

That rocket isn't cheap either, nearly €1000.

[@byronwest2858]

Ooh that rocket is on my bucket list

[@Swift_2028]

I love it! The client chose her architects well.

[@obidean3964]

This one is a keeper. I'm most impressed by the space efficiency in this one. The house is tiny but the designers did truly brilliant job on maximizing every inch of the space. The decision to move away the kitchen to extend the bedroom area is smart and makes room for that pretty impressive clothing closet area, a wonder for such a tiny house. The bathroom and the kitchen are also bigger with the new relocation. As a whole, the house is not only more beautiful but also feels bigger after the renovation. An amazing feat I must say. Not to forget, the design theme complements perfectly with the new layout. The light-toned wood floor is beautiful and perfectly compliments the white walls, doors and many elements of the house. Stylish furniture like the little table in front of the TV cabinet and the plenty of picture frames hanging on the wall sparks charm and character to the whole space. Kudos to the designers 🐱

[@JohnnyRapide]

50 sqm for a one bedroom appartment isn't tiny lmao

[@Girneosny]

Beautiful. This is one of the few places where I can see myself living there.

[@DasDudu]

This one looks lovely, i can’t believe they managed to make 50 sqm look this big. @ the NTS team: i have noticed there are no subtitles available for this video. Sometimes the voiceover is not easy to understand due to heavy accents (or even words i as a non-native english speaker don’t know), so subtitles would make this a lot easier. Or perhaps allow the architects to speak in their native tongue and provide in-video subtitles (not generated by youtube)? It would make understanding much easier. ❤️

[@Htidea]

I have noticed that sometimes designers sacrifice (or don’t need) a decent size of refrigerator or television. Is very nice to see this objects in a small department. Very well done with the storage also. I love it.

[@ReynaSingh]

Beautifully and efficiently designed

[@lucygray6162]

Definitely a woman's abode. There was a reason we once kept kitchens in a separate room --no one can relax after a meal when looking at the debris left behind by a Julia Child chef. And who wants to scramble to clean up when you should be spending time with your dinner guests? A great solution without turning the kitchen into a galley. I also love the bathroom having its own entrance where you do NOT have to trot through the master bedroom, too. The walk-in closet is an absolute gift. Well thought-out, bright and calm.

[@carlmathisen]

I love this apartment! One of the more practical ones on here. It's usually funny to see Scandi style apartments as I don't usually find them particularly Scandi - me being from up there and all. But this one definitely has a practical mid-priced Scandi style to it.

[@hazelswords8573]

Wow girls you not only met the breif but you totally exceeded it. You smashed it 👏 even down to the bench on the dividing wall. All the storage you managed to fit in, you wouldn't think the place was the size it is. Beautiful.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

A very relaxed vibe coming from this apartment

[@astrostorm96]

love at first sight with that bathroom

[@karima_MK]

I like it very much. Once again it's a Greek appartment and every time I find the space livable, well conceved, soft colours or colourful.

[@fphome7229]

I have watched so many designs on this channel and thought the designs looked uncomfortable. I watched this one twice! I like everything about this home.

[@saldiyesha]

Full size kitchen, walking closet, big-enough bedroom and bathroom, lots of bookshelves, comfy dining area and lots of storage places. This one is totally my fav, well it has everything i need in small area. Good job!

[@Songoku1987]

This is by far one of the best apartments featured on this channel. The floor plan is perfectly redesigned, the interior is beautiful, the brightness is amazing, the color palette just looks flawless and - most important - no compromises need to be made, especially in the kitchen. I love it. Thumbs up! 👍

[@dmtn198]

This is one of the best that I have seen in this series. Excellent design.

[@femaletrouble]

So fresh. So clean. Simple, elegant lines that manage to avoid the sterility than can accompany some Scandi designs. Soft and warm. Love it.

[@larag1764]

How beautiful ! Stylish, practical AND comfortable. Full couch, full kitchen. Love the bright white and use of colour. Swooning over that wardrobe !!!

[@rhemmie2825]

That closet is to die for!!! The reconfiguration of this apartment definitely improved the flow and storage.

[@kaliora7047]

I like how much storage it has and also that the kitchen storage is mostly cabinets instead of open shelving (seeing the latter so often always just makes me think of how easy dirt or splatter can get on otherwise clean dishes and cookware). It's streamlined but not so over-designed that it still feels approachable.

[@taniap7345]

This is one of the best homes thus far. Love how calm it is & how every inch is maximised for use.

[@user-fx8gy3pu8d]

10/10! Love everything about this apartment!

[@carlamd5351]

This is fantastic, love the colours, the textures, very cosy, practical, and would age well. Plenty of storage and full kitchen, this is fabulous!

[@valerieann2751]

This is fantastic. So much storage and very aesthetic. One of my favorites! I could easily move in with no changes . Very cozy and comfortable living

[@Furnitecture]

Great work, looks like a really comfortable place and also a huge improvement over the original apartment!

[@fleurcstl]

That apartment is the dream ! Minimalist, design, but soooo cosy ! I love it !

[@mich3773c]

very practical and not overly designed. i’m obsessed with the smokey arched shower glass. easily one of my favorites.

[@georgemas]

Glad to see a scandi style design being accomplished with what's available in my country. I really support the idea of white-washed, minimal architecture in Mediterranean regions, especially in rural areas but also in cities.

[@mugatu2601]

This space is perfect. Everything is clean and purposeful. Colors all work well together and the spaces are divided well. Great job! I would love to live in this unit.

[@retrometrodude]

Looks like very tastefully designed interiors, white colour is always spacious with yellow, black and wooden accessories. Great job 👍

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

Beautiful design and so serene. A definitely favourite.

[@beyzaboz5477]

This is the most practical and comfortable space in this channel i’ve seen so far

[@MissRichox]

I LOVE IT! As a Swede, I can appreciate the scandi influence but even more so, i just love how functional the design is. Its perfect. I could comfortably live in that space and like the prioritisation of a wardrobe over a large sleeping area.

[@christophertan3707]

Best design yet on this channel. It's totally liveable and comfortable. 👍

[@maritsaappollis7966]

WOW!!! This is one of the only videos ever that I’m watching thinking that I would move in exactly as it is!! I would not change even one thing - the layout, the colours, the designs, the furniture…absolutely everything is just perfect!!

[@WillDenvir]

What an amazing property! If I had briefed this, and walked into this apartment, I would have been so chuffed! Also, the Tintin spaceship in the living area brought this episode to the top of my favourites!

[@laurabaldacchino5744]

Now that is one properly designed space!!! Well thought out with the right amount of space allocation and storage. Love it!

[@AdeleMcAlear]

I have watched all of your videos and, for me, this design is the most practical, comfortable, and elegant. It's absolutely perfect.

[@mezzamuddle]

Wow! Just such a perfect design, I would definitely spend the money on designer after seeing what can be achieved. Congratulations girls 😍

[@jackzfun]

What a lovely apartment--beautifully done! And that closet....WOW. One of the best I've seen in these small homes. Never underestimate the power of a good closet space!

[@miriamgillham6701]

This apartment has a special something. I think the floor plan, the storage, the materials chosen and the colour palette were incredibly compatible in this space. It’s a joy to see a place so well put together. Stunning!

[@eatplaydecorate]

Now here's a space to love. Again simplicity wins out excellent design.

[@Petra-P]

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Functional, airy and most of all - TIMELESS. Congratulations.

[@Smudgie33]

Wow, this is lovely. Holds everything you need. Beautiful decor.

[@artxlife7236]

Wow such a brilliant use of the space, love all the clever storage and the clear flow through each room. Pure inspo!

[@mieroth]

This is perfect. And this is also the perfect size apartment for 1-2 people. I see some comments that it's not "small enough" but personally I'm not a fan of the trend of trying to squeeze everyone into as small of a space as possible. This IS small compared to millions of houses/flats around the world, people in general live in houses that are far too big with stuff they really don't need. Everyone could be happy as a solo person or a couple living in an apartment like this and it wouldn't feel like much of a sacrifice at all. And on the flip-side everyone also deserves an apartment of this size if they are currently living in something smaller.

[@libbypetersen3523]

So thoughtfully done, calm and welcoming. I wouldn't change a thing. Just beautiful!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Loved the design and the materials used for this apartment. Very clean and modern but also warm. And to be able to create such a large walk-in closet was really a nice surprise.

[@junehulton9776]

WOW.... AWESOME this has to be one of my favorites..... design, style, storage,...pure and simple...I could move in there now... just love everything about it.... fabulous creative space...home ... thanks for sharing...

[@16demolka]

One of the most functional apartments so far and definitely the best walk-in closet I’ve ever seen!

[@carlosalenduran4630]

It's a beautiful space it's perfect I love the whole design the whole layout it's airy it looks beautiful everything is perfect that's all I need what a beautiful beautiful space.

[@cassandraralph5906]

This apartment is extremely well designed with plenty of maximised hidden storage space and light. Well done indeed to the people responsible! 👏

[@tortiesrule7432]

I love these videos. My weekend wake-up time = Never Too Small + coffee. Sublime! The creative, practical, beautiful designs always inspire me to tweak my own small home's layout and organization. The designers' credo of using what already exists gives me some hope...while I see houses in my neighborhood razed and rebuilt into gross, space-consuming monoliths. I thank everyone involved for this series for their commitment to small, gorgeous, inspirational living.

[@mariastathopoulos744]

Fantastic floorplan and design elements. Every convenience has been thought of for comfortable living.

[@conniebruckner8190]

You've done a wonderful renovation /adaptation and the apartment looks very comfortable, useful and elegant all at the same time. As previous people have mentioned, I think you have meet all the specifications your client had and beyond. Bravo!

[@saikogrrl]

A very elegant design! Makes the most of quite a small and narrow space 🙂

[@gracielazaffarana9777]

Great conversion! Love the floorplan changes, materials choice, and the color scheme.

[@lavenderwitch3502]

My absolute favorite space I've seen on this channel. I'm obsessed! I want this apartment. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vicc.1446]

This is near perfect to my dream interior design of my small 50sqm apartment too! I was in doubt if my bedroom could accommodate a walk-in closet, now I know it could and looks so nice! I also like the color combination here and the bathroom basin.. thanks for sharing! 🙏❤️

[@payaldeb424]

This is amazing. Love it especially the abundant use of white.

[@CommanderM2]

the window in the old bathroom has been fitted with a wardrobe! thoughtlessly! it was possible to make a recess to ventilate the bathroom!

[@ricericake]

This is such an excellently designed apartment! Well thought out, stylishly simple yet sensible. Love it!♥

[@kimtaeng9386]

Really love the design of the bathroom and the kitchen, not to mention the whole space just seems comfortable and makes it look large enough. Props to everyone involved in this project!

[@Gazzaxxo]

This space is so so perfect! Defiantly one of the best spaces you've featured thus far

[@thornbird6768]

This is just lovely 👍🏻 love the storage shelves , a great living space . It really works 👍🏻

[@Taz.B]

Very well executed! That is a wonderful space to live in! I love the feature wall that's filled with Titin collections!

[@nidaleekat5334]

Beautifully designed and perfectly thought out - not a single fault I could live there tomorrow!

[@susanw489]

Beautifully designed. Looks so fresh and bright

[@melindadouglas1673]

This is gorgeous and so well executed! A great use of space. Well done!

[@samanthaderon1810]

Wow. This is one of the best #NeverTooSmall apartments I have seen so far. Kudos! 💜

[@Renzsu]

Love this, very smart floor plan and tastefully designed interior.

[@clovermark39]

Beautiful. I think this is the nicest most practical and beautiful one I’ve seen.

[@biosskw]

This is the second small apartment design I see on your channel from Greece and they are both stunning!

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Beautiful apartment. It really has everything. I live in a smaller apartment with more windows and really envy the wall space here. Natural light is nice, but you just need ENOUGH light but you can always use more wall space.

[@alsanova]

Way too bright, especially in the bathroom, last thing you want is to burn your retina in the middle of the night when you need to use the bathroom 👀😀

[@magi404]

This might just be my favorite design/apartment I’ve seen on here. It’s absolutely stunning 😍

[@r.m.alonzo7648]

That's such a beautiful apartment and so well thought out. I like how you have so much storage and don't have to slide wall partitions around and have actual rooms . Very nice 👍

[@lilibethsanchez4688]

Absolutely stunning - and that walk-in closet! Everything was clearly thought through - I will definitely be using this as inspiration for my retirement residence in a few years!

[@marcheezy.]

Bravo ladies. One of my favorites showcased by this channel.

[@ilovebobsdonuts]

I like the bookshelves in the main space (the wooden one catches the eye, the metal ones are functional!). I like the gallery wall above the couch. I would have added slightly more space in the foyer to separate the street shoe traffic from the main foot traffic of the apartment. The architects and owner showed us that some spaces don't need layouts gutted for improvement - these were a few changes in the layout that made a huge difference. The twinkly lights are sweet -- good to see her personality in this space!

[@carlosdejesus5293]

WELL DONE! I'm very impressed by the precision, the detail, and the simplicity of the over all design. It's evident that this was carefully and thoughtfully designed. I love the final result, and applaud the team for doing such an excellent job! Στην υγειά μας!

[@suesims6538]

Incredible use of a small space. Best I have ever seen 👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺👏👏👏

[@2000Smillie]

this is my favourite of all time - what a beautiful space!

[@wenh2140]

Very tasteful designer. One of my favorite projects in this channel👍🏼

[@emmythemac]

Very practical and livable design! Excellent to see the minimalist design aesthetic without sacrificing storage or comfort. I'm not a minimalist at all but I could still have more than enough space in this apartment. The built in shelves and ample closet space are very smart. You could keep the open shelves fairly simple like the client did or stuff them full of books, plants, etc. I also love that this kitchen has a good sized refrigerator, counter space, and pantry. So many 1-bd apartments have the same square footage but are poorly or awkwardly designed so that they FEEL cramped; it's good to see what clever design can do.

[@Swakara1]

Love everything about this apartment,: it's bright, really well-designed and it feels a lot more spacious than 50sqm, It's also warm and inviting and I would definitely live there.

[@AVA-MARIA]

I loved it! I would’ve eliminated the metal square wall that was on the quartz countertop and left it completely open. Still one of the best designs I’ve seen in this channel 👏🏻👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻