NEVER TOO SMALL Small Family Hong Kong Apartment - 40sqm/430sqft

Within Hong Kong's typically cramped living spaces, Absence from Island has designed a transforming 40sqm home for a young family of three. Rattan in Concrete Jungle was converted from an aging 90’s apartment, to a neat, airy home. By moving doorways, as well as creating full height storage and furniture that folds away the most intrusive items, like the dining table. In turn creating more room for the baby to play, and parents to work. It’s namesake rattan covers obscure even more storage and provide a unique natural highlight to a home deep in the concrete jungle of Hong Kong. Designed by www.absencefro...
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[@juddsmith7007]

"With good design, we are telling young people that they should be hopeful and they do not need to sacrifice their living standard even though the spaces are small” 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿

[@niikoodziejek2428]

I really liked when she said that

[@carlyh6913]

Me too. People in Hong Kong have gone through so much, and still not giving up on making things better 💕

[@SK-fy8dl]

@@hunterludwig yeah, renovations like this are crazy expensive. Hiring an interior designer to renovate costs like 20% of the condo itself. Ofc, if you do everything yourself you could save some money.

[@Michelala]

@S H Hong Kong is a city-state. There is no where to move out of unless you emigrate to a completely different country away from your friends and family.

[@thisislorn]

@S H lol you obviously know nothing about hong kong

[@laihoa8439]

This is by far one of the best designs. 40 sqm for a family. Only apartments for couples or singles have been featured here before.

[@farrahn6475]

Agree!!

[@lebored8264]

Totally agree with you

[@laihoa8439]

@Late Notice yes. I have watched every video on their channel! They have another apartment with a couple with one more room for a coming child but it is much bigger.

[@laihoa8439]

@Late Notice and one apartment where a couple has 2 children but the parents’ room doesn’t even have a door! So 2 apartments then out of 50 apartments featured on this channel so far? How can I call this? 4%?

[@rodrigodanielariasbenitez3613]

Yes, very hopefull for small families to have a small space and good living standards

[@humminbirrrd]

I love how the designers thought about the baby growing older and needing a desk, that is awesome!

[@niklasdietl7689]

But where is the bed for the kid?

[@5605richard]

@@niklasdietl7689 Get a futon

[@hfolkense]

Right! All the other apartments are only for foreveralones

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

idk if I'm being dumb but I don't get where the desk chair would go! and it seems really restraining to have the desk fixed to one place?

[@SeleneSalvatore]

@@user-ed7et3pb4o For this kind of desk you do not need chair, you use pillow and your feet go into the hole in the floor.

[@jenstark9452]

Woah. This has seriously opened my eyes and made me reassess my own situation. I just realised their entire apartment would fit inside my bedroom. I hoard stuff and I've been allowing myself to feel crowded. I seriously need to make better use of my area! I'm sitting here seeing the space with completely fresh eyes!

[@gus473]

It's the first step for you! Stay motivated, start today! 👍🏼🤞✌🏾

[@minmin-hd9bu]

if you need even more eye opening material, Vox did a documentary about cage houses in HK. i think there was also a video about construction pipe homes in HK on this channel too. housing in HK is a serious issue unfortunately

[@Frangoose]

I feel the same way! This channel has helped me make a lot of decisions in my upcoming move.

[@Falereo]

A bit of minimalism would help, check it out!

[@izuizabela6613]

so I assume you're in the US? nowhere in the world houses are so oversized... In Central EU 40 square meters is standard home for family with child.

[@vwood2]

Such a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Great design. You’ve really made most of limited space. Fitting in two bedrooms will allow the family to stay when the child grows past babyhood.

[@joseguilherme12]

I love how they did like 30/40% of the design thinking on the baby! Thats so sweet!

[@Maki-00]

And when he grows up, he going to have a nice big desk with an awesome view of the city. I’m so jealous!

[@junbh2]

I guess but it's also just practical. If you have a baby they seem to take up way more than 40% of the time and space. If they can't live there with a baby they'll be miserable or need to move.

[@joseguilherme12]

@@junbh2 True

[@lindaliriel5346]

My only issue is the steps from the child's bedroom. They are pretty steep and sharp for a toddler, or a sleepy child. Everything else was lovely

[@adam.g]

That magnetic cabinet idea is so clever!

[@hanakh.338]

I agree! Why I've never thought of it!

[@belleville1805]

So cute and so clever

[@4lf1nf]

agree! it made the wall colorful and not dull.

[@gus473]

Can't decide which is the genius 💡 idea: the magnet wall or the roll-out dining table! 🤔 Both are smart solutions! 👍🏼

[@cameliap1146]

@@4lf1nf : colorful ? Maybe cluttered.

[@voisinage17]

Cannot believe how well this is done. Incredible.

[@smartjonlin]

More videos like these where small homes for families are showcased please! Such a breath of fresh air :) and a change up in the typically featured singleton/childless couple clientele

[@ohyesitsmeira]

Totally agree!

[@sophien5416]

@@RcsN505 it depends...I've always liked the idea of living small but I'm considering a suburban move now just for the value of having a backyard. My region was heavily in lock down for most of the pandemic so there were no children's parks we were even allowed to use. So I can see why now a private outdoor space would be desirable to a family. Kids need to run around in the grass and play.

[@lnfreeman]

This is the first one of these I've seen designed with children and Family Life in mind. Also refreshing to hear that it's for the middle class, as opposed to a luxury pied-à-terre.

[@brandonferguson8956]

I couldn’t agree more. I love NTS but oftentimes it seems out of touch with reality. Not in this case!

[@adam.g]

Woah. The hydraulic table might be one of the coolest things I've seen on this channel. Super unique.

[@ithaca_the_enby]

Yeah, but trying to sit on a desk chair on that and then using the desk is not going to end well. You're going to have to lean forward, and because there's no place to rest your feet, it's going to be extremely uncomfortable to try to sit and focus there. I would just opt for something more economic and less over-sophisticated.

[@adam.g]

@@ithaca_the_enby I think the idea is that you sit on the floor with your legs resting in the space the desk was occupying. Still not entirely ideal for sure, but it's interesting to try something new!

[@krissmgvlogs]

And wait til the kids start playing with that button and the table, could end in disaster!

[@millybrumwell8998]

@@krissmgvlogs I'm sure the parents can keep the remote safe until needed

[@RecoveringChristian]

I'd be afraid to crush my legs even as an adult

[@yydor729]

The architects’ vision to give hope to young people in Hong Kong is amazing and heart warming.

[@gaccer]

I am loving this apartment design: the bed that leads to window sill reading nook, the lighter shade of upper cabinets, the hideaway dining table. Such thoughtful designs.

[@rinitutu_162]

I have never seen terrazzo used for anything but flooring. I really like how it is used here.

[@greenkingdomhk]

An advice from a home organizer. A room with ONLY floor storage is not a good idea, it's quite troublesome to take out the storage, which means you have to pack your bed + pillows + blankets every morning and take them out every night. Due to the super moist weather in spring and summer (esp. this district is at the seaside), when hiding your pillow and blanket in the storage means that these items will be unable to dry off nicely. If you leave the bed there, whenever you have to take something out of the storage, you have to clear your bed. Under-bed or under-floor storage should only store something you will only take it out once or twice a year, such as winter clothings, blankets, briefcase, etc. Also, Hong Kong's apartment usually only have 2.4 metre height, adding floor storage make the room look "short" of height and people may even feel psychologically pressured since the ceiling is the way too close to the head.

[@jessmullens5191]

Yeah, this was the one thing I didn't like!

[@didijoon]

I think that storage is extra storage, not for every day use. They will most likely add a wardrobe or credenza with the child's clothes, as well as a baby bed and nursing chair or cushions for the mother. Also, if I remember correctly, they had a western double bed in their room, not a futon style bed, so probably, they'll get a single bed for the child when he or she is not a baby anymore and they'll put it on top of the floor storage and just keep it there instead of rolling in and out the mattress and blankets every day. I think that room has not been lived in yet. There are no decorations. They will most likely cover the under floor storage and hydraulic table for the first few years of the child's life. Bringing up the table only when the child reaches school age.

[@annaivanova-galitsina5409]

This is amazing! So optimistic. I am looking to buy a small apartment for myself and my teenage son after divorce. I felt rather miserable until I came across this series))) I knew that with the money I got from the sale of the former family flat, I needed to sacrifice either proximity to the transport system or the size of the apartment. Now, I am quite confident I can do really well in a smaller space. Thank you

[@BMZI]

Hope you are having a good one! And have a good life. Add oil!

[@ardenscott3910]

That’s awesome

[@zhaopuxing]

Wow. Hong Kong really is a concrete jungle- almost reminds me of Ghost in the Shell. Great use of natural hues creating a more breathable atmosphere!

[@JansenNg]

Quite a few of the city scenes in the original movie were based on the HK city scape close to the old airport. That's where the author of the book took his inspiration from

[@zhaopuxing]

@@JansenNg Ah that's great to know! Thanks for the info :)

[@user-xs3db6ox3q]

funny you mentioned that, I was literally just watching it lol

[@sharen0911]

The Ghost in the Shell movie with Scarlett Johansson is actually shot in Hong Kong.

[@zhaopuxing]

@@sharen0911 that explains a lot haha

[@Halbmond]

0:19 what I understand: “there’s the client, the wife, and baby man” What subtitles say: “there’s the client, the wife, and baby man” My mind is now in an endless loop switching between the baby from the movie boss baby, and a tiny bearded Silvester Stallone in diapers

[@Halbmond]

Someone seems to have fixed the closed captions, it says Manus now 😌 My mind cinema can close its curtains again

[@helenaglufke4567]

I love the magnet idea. It will feel a lot more personal once the family starts hanging photos and artworks, important things. It's also helpful for day-to-day reminders! I also like how the designers thought of how the child will grow up someday. I see many people building their babies a room, but once they grow up it just seems awkward to sleep in a room made for a baby. Also, the family can live there for a long time, if they choose to.

[@shnuggumz]

I am always especially appreciative when these tiny space designs share those with a focus on family living dwellings. We are always looking for ways to maximize and beautify our spaces using an approach that integrates the needs of babies/children/family. Thank you.

[@OurFantasyLife]

It's crazy seeing how people live in other parts of the world. My downstairs den which I'm using as an office is bigger than this entire apartment. That's just crazy to me. It's also a bit of inspiration for me to minimize...seeing these minimal spaces and then looking around at how much junk I've accumulated just because I have the space for it is a bit eye-opening.

[@maria.56gnde.k11]

I see that the division of the spaces is very logical, it could not have been better, it definitely has a very good functioning of what is essentially important for an apartment. Clearly, the flexibility of the furniture allows these spaces to be used without occupying much area, even in the living room it looks very spacious as it would with statio furniture.

[@Adilboukind]

This is brilliant ! The only thing I would add is maybe a mirror on the wall in kitchen to make it feel a bit bigger. There's so many smart ideas in this apartment like the magnet and the desk !

[@Marduq10]

Or a mirror on the ceiling, so the white cupboards reflect

[@tinekejoldersma]

Considering Feng Sui it isn't suited to have mirrors in some places.

[@GriffenDoesIt]

Might get a little dirty/scuffed/scratched in a small kitchen like that, with people rubbing against it and things being cooked. Not to mention it'd really draw attention to the wall if you were standing in there.

[@Marduq10]

@@tinekejoldersma Oh, no idea about that... interesting

[@Adilboukind]

@@GriffenDoesIt True ! That's probably why I am not an architect haha

[@camellia8625]

Incredible. Very inspiring and beautiful how they consider the baby’s changing needs as they grow.

[@ptpilario]

I'm not a fan of closed kitchen area (in general), but it works here.

[@xtinafusco]

Agree here, but I also know they do this because asian cooking includes a lot of stir fry and layers of grease can get everywhere. So they keep the kitchen away from the living room on purpose.

[@jesse113553]

As an Asian, I love this kitchen design. Let me cook, curry, fish and fried stuff without stinking up the whole place.

[@jimmy5353]

It comes to how and what each culture cooks. Period.

[@ptpilario]

@@xtinafusco true true

[@ptpilario]

@@jesse113553 true. Especially for such a small space, the grease can go to the whole flat

[@ashw00tz]

At first, it was the juxtaposition of terrazzo tiles and wood veneer that caught my attention. Then it was the magnetic wall. But the hydraulic table blew me away. Such brilliant ideas to maximise space in such a tiny apartment - the pull-out table and plenty of storages in nooks and cranny. Love the use of neutral tones and seamless design feel to it.

[@gus473]

Same here (except for that desk)! Excellent look & function! 👍🏼

[@LearnWithRonnie]

Hello to those who are patiently waiting for NTS videos (almost) every week! Cheers!

[@lenirasilvadesouza154]

Apartamento lindo em uma cidade maravilhosa...

[@Marysehd1990]

Beautiful space! I really liked how the designers referenced things they added, like the magnetic wall for their clients. Really spoke to how well they'd designed the space for their clients needs.

[@janska7930]

There's so much though put in every single corner - it's amazing! I *love* the colors and overall vibes! They nailed it!

[@Swagg3r3d]

The architects here did a phenomenal job in the design. I am so impressed.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

They made this space look so much bigger then it actually is. Really well done!

[@shaharitzhaki9864]

This is the most incredible use. of space! For a family of four! wow! The only thing I'd change is the hydraulic desk, I see the potential user falls inside the gap with the chair, and maintenance may be an issue. Having a folding surface, hinged to the wall would be simpler, less dangerous, less maintenance, more economical, all while having even more storage space under the floor.

[@VisionaryAshley]

I love how they designed their child’s bedroom, even thinking about the future for their studies; awesome parents!

[@heatherchambers1609]

Design elements are well thought especially the desk and the entrance way. Oh and the metal back panels

[@ElectricC0mpany]

I love the kitchen table idea. Usually hide away/fold away tables are flimsy and not level.

[@solidstate9451]

We have a 80cm Bierzelt-Garnitur. It isn't flimsy, too. But it is heavy and not easy to lift.

[@doobydoba]

Very smart design. Would definately use aspects of it in my next house.

[@luizaribeiromoraes6499]

great design but for me i would want more colorful specially in the baby's bedroom

[@carlyh6913]

Wow, these 2 architects are amazing. They thought of everything the family needs. Love the terrazzo and rattan, and the storage is so good!

[@CL-lo4wd]

As a New Yorker, a place this size is not considered small and I’ve lived in smaller spaces with a partner. I absolutely love this apartment. The design is pure genius!

[@ahahaha]

This is the best channel fr

[@zozoey_0537]

I live in hong kong and I'm fortunate not to have to share a room, but it's quite small, about 4-5msq. My mom designed the layout when i was about 7 to make sure I'd have a large desk and storage place, so my closet and bookshelves are under a high bed and the rest of the room space is for my desk. Thank god for her wonderful design because I'm doing class in my room all day now so it's amazing that my desk is comfortable to sit at.

[@emilbrandt1754]

I always wonder what the budget of these type of make overs are!

[@gus473]

So do I! Yet the real eye-opener is what that place is now worth!

[@haroldlauhoyan]

This one will most likely be at least 100k usd

[@arvidjohansson3120]

@@haroldlauhoyan someone said the average sqm price vs 30 000 usd in Hong Kong, soo you probably need to add another zero

[@haroldlauhoyan]

@@arvidjohansson3120 my number is just including the make over, not including the flat itself, i live in hk btw

[@jenniferyen8406]

Most of the interior design firms here in HK asks their clients to budget around 1000hkd per square feet. Excluding cost of materials and outlets counts.

[@eeza]

love the light wood and use of rattan! usually rattan would be chairs, couch/bench or other heavy/bigger furniture but in this unit, it added to the lighter and warmer feel of the place. also love the lack of protruding door, drawer and cabinet handles! makes the space look streamlined and more compact and neat

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Excellent design, I love the raised bedroom floor and the remote control desk. The under floor storage is deep and very useful. The dining table is clever, but it could have been done as a whole pull out table on wheels, set into the wall of cabinets as a silhouette. That way the banquettes can be used as seating too. The main bedroom with the padded window seat looks so comfortable and cosy, good to use as a baby bed too, while the baby is so small. The storage is phenomenal. Having a place for large items like suitcases and strollers is a major bonus. You always seem to be tripping over them otherwise.

[@ryotaarai3816]

Love how despite the limited space, they still make space for guests to put on their shoes at the entrance. And no dishwashers and none of those induction stoves either, but a full size gas stove. that's how we Asians roll, baby! 💟💟💟💟

[@takuro2132]

Fabulous. Well done.

[@理想家-g7g]

WELCOME TO HK! 歡迎來到香港!

[@CSClub05]

seems quite cozy

[@siaseeds8950]

Lol this baby has a better view than I have in my office after 7 years of work and it's not even born yet

[@leolow2057]

Note: To truly find ideas for small apartment, look for HK house video or HK designer. HK people has been having small apartment issues for decades, they know what they building or doing. Most overseas westerners do not have understanding on designing small apartment. They just use the word "minimalist" to market their bs business. Is not practical, effective or time consuming to keep fold your furniture. See and compare both HK and overseas videos, you will see the differences.

[@madtho]

Best on the channel so far! Wonderful work ❤️ This is a truly livable arrangement, many of these stow and fold apartments are a mess when any one element is in use. They could (and will) leave the table out and it doesn’t ruin the space.

[@asa.l9151]

By far my absolute favourite NEVER TOO SMALL space!

[@Helloomi97]

Love seeing hong kong featured!

[@nicochan0822]

applause for the designers and the clients as well! they know exactly what they want and that's why the result is beautifully done! as a people living in HK, it is the most useful and warm home I have ever seen!! most of us have way too much stuff

[@kathleenhill5838]

Aesthetically I could live here, monetarily not so much. Beautiful finishes.

[@piplup10203854]

See this is how I want my house designed I just don’t know who to talk to or how to start the process but I love the simplicity and minimalistic look and everything is practical. I like entering a space having little to no visual noise it makes me nervous if there is just stuff every where

[@mariebernier3076]

You yourself can accomplish this by buying inexpensive IKEA wardrobes and painting them in the same color as the room that they're in. Even simply designed pieces like chests of drawers can look smooth and custom if the finish is similar. Buy 2 cans of the same interior paint and keep extra for wall or furniture touch ups, finish the furniture with a matte clear top coat.

[@Phoca_Vitulina]

The UX in designing this is excellent. Thinking about the family's needs in the now and future, and designing for the best experience possible in a small space is really awesome. I love it!

[@tomorrow4eva]

I hate rattan. But I don’t hate this rattan. This rattan is tasteful and looks reasonable to clean.

[@ibelieveinxinwei]

while watching this video: they should just let Asians design tiny spaces. form and function above and beyond!

[@datesiteonly2784]

Wow, thts great design 😍🤩

[@conquerwithin179]

this is one of the best videos featured. actually takes into consideration a family and has a cozy aesthetic

[@alexng9830]

I know right? One of the best video from nevertoosmall. This is actually give me hope in the future as asian in a city with ridiculous mortage's price

[@createwithneso7977]

Every thing looks perfect, but i was actually scared to see the kitchen..too small!

[@ShazWag]

Nice design, although the hydraulic desk and underfloor storage in a children's room is dangerous. You can't watch kids every minute. Think about it for a second! 😬

[@AN-vy4hv]

Party pooper

[@wan8655]

Feels so claustrophobic

[@jfitzpatrick6108]

An absolutely magical use of space! ! !

[@jachu1433]

What an improvement and the choice of wood color and terrazzo really brightened the space. Built in cabinetry than loose furniture is smart decision. Love the entry steps to the kids bedroom tho Just some concern of the sharp corners of those steps (thinking how active a toddler could be). The hidden hydraulic table is supper clever. I wish there’s a bit more room for the kitchen thinking of how important it he space will be as the child grows, but such issue is common in HK.

[@solar_tsuki_]

Yes, finally... Early for one of your videos... The apartments always look so nice!!

[@minhu9701]

I just imagine you growing up in this room and than one day your parents come in and say „Son, you old enough now“ *press button* table incoming

[@dismallyhappy]

My absolute favourite episode. All spaces are well-utilized, practical, child-proof, and innovative. I would prefer this over a pretty apartment with furniture that are just for aesthetics.

[@maggieliu1958]

This is the most reasonable and beautiful design among all the small/tiny houses in Hong Kong I have ever seen.

[@coolpritish1]

Tht hydraulic table could be a hazard

[@sachingahrana310]

This is the best episode of the series.

[@veronicaavilahonores6504]

This is the best for a family. I mean it, good job!

[@choonchoo9201]

The interior design price, as expensive as the apartment...

[@darkchurchhill]

Not really. Labor and materials is a lot cheaper than property in hong kong.

[@mariebernier3076]

Much of the design can be duplicated by materials you can find or afford, or paint to match. Use things creatively, a plain wood queen bed platform can be attached to a wall like an empty frame, then it acts as the foundation for custom built-ins. Attach smaller pieces you buy or make cheaply, hinge a piece of wood over it and paint to match.

[@ReportsOnChina]

Hong Kong is miserable. 🥵

[@Marijolas]

Cool, but indoor plants are missed in this "concrete jungle".

[@rachelmeier9444]

I like but I think it needs a lot more plants to add color. Hanging plants near the windows and more plants under tv.

[@eggy6857]

This 40 sqm apartment probably cost a million USD pre renovation.

[@harshxo21]

Can you make 10×50 500sqft house design I love your design please suggest me a good design

[@jimmy5353]

"Concrete jungle"? This title disgusts me. How many well planned cities in the Anglo-Saxon /new world, where density and intensity is well balanced?

[@04beni04]

Really, really clever -- and I particularly like how functionality was prioritized without losing aesthetic clarity. Tuck-away furniture (like the table) only work IRL if quick and easy, and preferably something you can pull out and set up with one hand and in one or two movements, and kitchens and bedrooms need separation to be viable for long-term family living. As much as I wince at the lack of kitchen and the general realities of living in large cities like this, I can only applaud the great use of available space and light.

[@untitleditem2334]

the raiseable desk in the floor is an incredibly nice idea tho

[@ThatsCrazyDave]

but how do you sit at the desk? your chair's front legs would fall in the hole!

[@julianeisenbach9974]

@@ThatsCrazyDave it's designed to sit on your bum

[@julianeisenbach9974]

Yeah, I really liked the idea

[@ThatsCrazyDave]

@@julianeisenbach9974 OOHH man me big dumb dumb

[@aizellejickain]

Clever and peaceful house. Love the white and rattan combination, specially the way they hide the aircon. However, i noticed something on the kitchen area, what if someone is getting something on the fridge and some unaware person will open the door at the same time, it might cause some accident on hitting someone. (if they didn't notice the other person is inside the kitchen area.) Regarding on the study table, it's clever but i feel scared to sit, specially if you're small and you have to move your chair closer to the table. i might fall at the hole. For me, it's also not comfortable to sit and let your feet hang on that hole.

[@LitteJeanie]

So many clever ideas, and a great deal of thoughtfulness. Well done to the architects.

[@TheMRock888]

20 years ago apartments in my city were almost never smaller than around 125 sqm. NOW getting a 50smq one costs you an arm and a leg and a 40year payment plan. Two bathrooms? FORGET IT! A decent sized kitchen? In your dreams. Wanna fit a king sized bed in your room? Then you better not want any BEDSIDE TABLES. whoever creates and sells these places needs to go straight to hell where they belong.

[@craveforpotatoes]

I just love everything about this! I understand it must be very difficult to figure out how to maximize the space here when they showed the original apartment layout. They really put their hardwork into designing and renovating. It's amazing.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

I especially liked the *dining table* and the materials of *terrazzo & wood* .. Also that there is a little cozy niche next to the parents bed, so when the baby is still little and "comes over" by night, it has a dedicated space for himself.. What I didn't like was the installed, electrical desk in the childs room. I think, it takes up way to much storage-space in the floor and also is unneccesary big when put up.. When he's grown up, he could have put a "normal" but light one there, or even a hanging/ shelf-like one.. That would be much more flexible and also less roomtaking, both _in_ the _floor_ and later in the _room_ ..

[@halthegreat]

This is brilliant! The hydraulic desk integrated in the floor storage is groundbreaking for small spaces!!!

[@pabloaguilar1489]

Amazing design, simple, economic and warm. Nothign fancy, just great, creative ideas.

[@Devellicus]

Really enjoyed this episode! I would love it if you guys keep looking at designs in Asian countries

[@clrev6044]

Lots of hard pointy angles from built in furniture and steps, quite dangerous for baby.

[@waugse]

Love the terrazzo! Light coloured terrazo that plays well with blonde woods and rose tones have become my big favourite.

[@yupuikan]

There are so many creative and great designs for small apartments in Hong Kong. The one in this video is about the average size in Hong Kong. Many of the new built ones are even smaller, just a bit bigger than the size of a parking lot, and designers can still find ways to make it look quite good and able to fulfill most of the requirements for living. The designers in HK deserve respects. anyway, to be honest, as I grown up in a home nearly the same size as this one, I personally never considered my home small until i discovered this channel 😂

[@semicolon.advocate]

that hydraulic desk and magnetic wall made me so excited!! the architects did a brilliant job with this one, I would absolutely love to live here. definitely my favorite tiny home you've featured on this channel

[@saarkoene2761]

I really loved the video and the apartment when I watched it and I thought about it ever since. After some time I now understand the brilliancy of the little corner next to the parents bed. Because in such a small apartment its rrally hard to get some alone time but that little reading corner probably helps a lot with that!

[@ktj723]

Really glad to see you guys feature a working family's home instead of a second home or airbnb!

[@vegasprogambler5336]

what horrible way to live....id have to be making millions of euro a year to live like that. good for you that like it??? or whatever?? but nope, I couldn't stand it.

[@SF-ru3lp]

Super job, concept and design. I agree the magneticwall looking like wooden cabinet is fab. Also the swing out table. Georgina (Ireland)

[@Bobrogers99]

The swing-out table will be more durable than some fold-down tables I've seen that lack firm support.

[@greendsnow]

I wouldn't have a baby if I were living in a 40sqm apartment flat. no. I wouldn't even have a pet.