NEVER TOO SMALL Tasmanian Heritage Small Home - 44sqm/473sqft

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[@Alfakkin]

Beautiful project

[@truthseeker3909]

He can't rent it.

[@nolanzeng8241]

Something I'd really like to see in these episodes is like an approximate cost of the project. Not sure if it is possible but even a rough figure is fine with me.

[@crabsoap]

me too, it means people have an idea of how much they need to spend if they ever decide to build/renovate their own tiny home.

[@chippies121]

I agree with this. A rough estimate would be great if they don’t necessarily want to go into too much details about the cost

[@nevertoosmall]

Noted ! And we definitely will consider to include them in our videos or our website article !

[@ccjoseph5262]

Yeaa...that would be really helpful

[@josuakarnbo865]

I was in talks with them last year to actually do a coverage on my apt with a focus on budget/DIY, but things got delayed so idk if they'd still be interested. With a little luck you might see it though!

[@samwebb585]

Seeing the finished product versus the 'before' images tells me that both these guys have some serious vision. This is the most beautiful cottage!

[@petertrnka9127]

Clever to incorporate part of the courtyard into the house by retaining the courtyard wall and using that for the new kitchen. Love it.

[@Myria83]

They would never let you do that in my country... You would need a brand-new, probably annattaineable building permit.

[@tramenari]

I would have added a street facing window to the kitchen. But yeah, this home is gorgeous.

[@ixlnxs]

@@tramenari The owner seems to prize light coming in more than looking outside. Which is fine, but I understand it's not for you.

[@ArthurBizkit]

Easily an instant top 10. The architect sure knows their stuff.

[@aw7867]

This has got to be one of my favourite homes of all time. The brass detail. The laundry. The lights and volume. I’d be so content to have a space like this to live in.

[@robinoozor]

My exact thoughts. I could live here.

[@skyak4493]

I wonder if it is because you drastically underestimate the time and cost. What would you pay to make this your home and do you have the means?

[@skyak4493]

@@wilmaknickersfit Would you prefer a bathroom upstairs and down to a two story downstairs single?

[@skyak4493]

@@wilmaknickersfit I don't think the owner of this home can afford it either -he needs to rent it part time to pay the bills. Solutions, not excuses -I like it! I have the money and will not live in a home that puts the bathroom a flight of stairs away from my bed. In another post under this video I pointed out that by volume, the bathroom in this house is large and any rational person would use that upper volume for an up stairs bathroom. But that would be far less impressive in photos and video. The bath in this home is a work of art and it does make sense to just have one bath to clean in a rental. I most envy how easy this home is to clean. I hope I didn't come across as snobbish talking about the cost. There are just sooooo many comments saying "I could see myself living there". I can't help wondering, is it because it's a $7000/mo lifestyle upgrade?

[@lieke9460]

I'd hate it. It's a mancave. Very unpractical with some very ugly elements. Just a few nice spots.

[@eararadith07]

Another great addition to Never Too Small on how to tackle awkward layouts. Love all the light that's coming through, and the seamless walls. Great thought put into ensuring things last and feel timeless, props to the architect/designer! Also, lovely initiative to host those who need to quarantine away during these troubled times

[@baguette9692]

yess I also thought these awkward layout and ceiling must be hard but oh my he could have natural lights throughout the building!

[@tenzinburton2669]

I think it’s a really cool place but I can’t help thinking that there was enough room in the kitchen for a bigger fridge

[@DrBitchcraft.]

Yeah I think there definitely is room for a bigger fridge. My apartment is 30m2 loft and even that has a full size fridge.

[@wip1664]

We worry about the same thing. But putting a larger standalone refrigerator in the apt, anywhere, would be fine. It probably won't look as "refined", but function over design!

[@lindaterrell5535]

European fridges are not as large as in America.

[@tanja9364]

Maybe they don’t want a large, in-your-face fridge!

[@simplysarah6229]

Why would a two person house, need a bigger fridge?

[@wwbdwwbd]

Impressive. This has to be one of the very best dwellings ever featured on this channel. Kudos to the architect and congrats to the owner.

[@katherinemeara942]

judging by the ONE CUPBOARD in the kitchen im going to say this guy doesnt do a lot of cooking or entertaining

[@isobelsmith6999]

It was never meant to be anything other than another airbnb.

[@demetri]

So gorgeous. I wish we had a sense of cost, because in reality, a lot of us would consider adding personal touches to our homes inspired by this, but what stops most of us is the cost associated to said beautiful touches…

[@evolutionxbox]

I love private courtyards like that entrance way

[@carolz5090]

I agree. Setting the entryway door back from the street and using a privacy screen was a great idea.

[@thatRyzzle]

It's so amazing to me that the owner doesn't live in that house 24/7, when, if it were my house, it would be all I needed.

[@skyak4493]

Maybe he can't afford to live there full time.

[@ccccallum]

probably because it's in Hobart lmao

[@mirtha1908]

fr it's huge like twice the size of what me and my gf can afford lol

[@Sunny-od8do]

Everything about this house is so beautiful and clean. Feels like an art. It’s a really beautiful house. Love love love.

[@deckarddwizardd1909]

Imagine this house with plants outside. This would really look cute af.

[@1zanglang]

If you were more attentive, you would noticed there were two trees in the courtyard, before the transformation. Thesr two morons, owner and architect decided to cut them down in order to build this hangar. Which, by the way, it looks like a showroom than inhabited. I know, I am mean, but I guess these dudes are paying this Kirsten for advertising the house, for sale or for other hipsters who bought a house and want to transform it into a snobistic "hollyday cottage" in the remote Tasmania.

[@emahavard6059]

@@1zanglang No need to call them morons. At the end of the day, it's their house, their design. Hope you have a good day!

[@1zanglang]

@@emahavard6059 Really? Then how do you call people who destroy two trees, to make way for concrete? Geniuses? Responsible people? Environment friendly? I hope you would have a wonderful weekend too.

[@Icessassin]

@@1zanglang Imagine hating on a guy who destroyed two trees in his less than 50sqm home when you have giant corporations or even Governments clearing millions of trees year on year... Yeah fuck that one guy! The channel doesn't run off people paying to have the house filmed, they film it to expose small architecture/living small.

[@skyak4493]

@@1zanglang The economics of expensive urban real estate don't provide for private trees. Sadly, the city likely gave numerous variances for this construction and would have blocked a full new construction of the same size that saved a tree.

[@airliemariaheung8215]

The study nook and court yard is everything!

[@cgr1825]

What a wonderful thing you did for First Responders, to share your beautiful place for the greater good 😊

[@danielhyunsukim3871]

incredible teamwork done by the builder/owner and the architect! They really got me when they reinforced the corner with that brass plate, its these kind of minute details that makes a space more satisfying and happy for the residents.

[@gus473]

This looks like low maintenance and quick, easy cleaning! Count me in! 👍🏼😎✌🏼

[@skyak4493]

@@gus473 It looks to me like the commercial rental it is. 44sM of pretty dance floor with no comfortable place to sit.

[@keithronson2624]

OMG. NTS i have been a subscriber for many years and indeed properties. This has to be up in my Top 3! I would live there at the drop of a hat! Amazing space and ethics. Matt is amazing! So generous and forward thinking. The design and pallet is spot on! Thank You. Dream home.

[@memopinzon]

HOOOLY MOLY, the old house looked like Josef Fritzl's dungeon.

[@artwithmamafairybreadd]

That sends shivers down my back…..I can’t ever forget about that story….it’s lurking always …..

[@memopinzon]

@@artwithmamafairybreadd the worst part was the hypocrisy...

[@daynevs4526]

I LOVE the simplicity of this design! A perfect marriage of old and minimal

[@ptpilario]

love those hexagon tiles in the bathroom

[@gus473]

Aren't they great....? 🐝

[@carolz5090]

A very interesting and quite good revamp of the original layout, I enjoyed viewing it. I really do think it’s designed for short term living so the architect met the owner’s requirements. You would need to add more storage to live in it full time, which looks doable, but again that wasn’t the stated goal. I do love the Courtyard doors, as well as the new staircase. I’d like to see some artwork on the wall, the esthetic is too minimalist for my taste, but I don’t live there.

[@kwidevidsb8127]

yes I agree. It's a second 100% airbnb project I've seen on this channel. If you live there part time you need some storage to keep your personal belongings. This project has 0. I hate those airbnb projects, as nice as they are properties like this litter every city and they make entire housing market more expensive for people who try to get on property ladder

[@michelleobrien6996]

The bar fridge is a big nope for me

[@jaspherdansalan635]

There's definitely a lot of going on with the design but it feels so cohesive and cozy! Especially that bed, imagine just curling up in there during a rainy day!

[@TheAfterWorkChannel]

What a transformation of the space! I love the little yellow laundry space

[@liberi567]

Very cool! I do wonder about heating though, at 3:30 you can see the doors close off quite poorly at the top. Doesn't it get cold inside?

[@grungehamster8]

I noticed that too. And the ceiling is so high on the bathroom, how do you heat that space properly? Cold tile and frigid air really don't make for a pleasant shower / grooming experience. That said, it really is a visually pleasing home 😍

[@liberi567]

@@grungehamster8 probably had under floor heating as it is very modern.

[@grungehamster8]

@@liberi567 that's a possibility I hadn't considered!

[@ThatBulgarian]

its australia, heating comes with the country free of charge :)

[@Icessassin]

@@ThatBulgarian It's tasmania hahaha tasmania need not apply to Australian norms

[@eloisaamorante2044]

First time that i see a small space/house that actually feels good to live in. Most small spaces/houses that i see either have no provisions for the laundry, the bathroom feels awkward, the living room feels too small and the kitchen is lacking. But this however, the bedroom feels comfortable to sleep in and the study feels good to do things at, the kitchen with the courtyard feels very homey and still looks good, the bathroom looks good as well and actually has natural lighting (i think), and the laundry being inside is quite perfect especially during rainy seasons, the living room is very aesthetically pleasing and doesn't feel too crowded.

[@wip1664]

They probably could have built a bigger laundry room/center in the courtyard...if laundry/utility room is important.

[@theresabu3000]

It really feels like a home - functional but also lived in. There is still an lightness to it - maybe because it's not full of stuff, or because it's so full of light. Luxurious in its simplicity. Love it❤

[@cramperella]

Would never live next to an airbnb. It’s like living next door to a hotel. Wonder if his neighbours appreciate it.

[@ashw00tz]

Wow! The little surprises that just takes your breath away. The laundry room, the brass detailing, the high ceiling in the bathroom, the study that over looks the kitchen and high wall... too gorgeous

[@pokerbitcchhfacee4760]

I can see myself living in this house

[@TheHiawatha]

Love it. I now want to go to Hobart. Just need a lottery win!

[@j.b.5230]

This place and it's design is amazing. So much space in such a small footprint. Brilliant.

[@cocoandtheworld33]

Absolutely love this one. Doesn't feel small. I could totally live in that. Only thing I am not a fan is the black wall.. I like the dark, but would have gone for a dark green instead.. little less hard. Otherwise it's awesome

[@polljones8921]

That wall is dark green - get a better screen

[@cocoandtheworld33]

@@polljones8921 you're right. Still looks too hard for me. Different shade of green maybe. But possibly looks better in real

[@estherszekely2310]

The simplicity and functionality combo is outstanding. But behind that there is a quite complex and well thought through process. Genius, very inspiring. Love it.

[@beesa888]

I'd really love to know the costs of these renovations. There are some pretty amazing designs out there, but would be great to know if these are achievable for the average Joe.

[@isobelsmith6999]

They're not.

[@cristinapolonia8698]

Love the layout of the pieces. However seems like it could benefit from a little more storage. Just one question, if the idea was to create a cinema environment why not choose a movie screen with a projector? Not enough distance for that? 👌

[@camnova]

There are new projectors these days that go right up against the wall and can project to a huge size only an inch away

[@thisiscuvo]

there are plenty of short throw projector nowadays. I guess they just like TV quality screen better, and it fits with being an airbnb home. most people dont know how to to work a projector IMO

[@EricaGamet]

Being a rental, a projector won't give you the options the guests would need. A TV with apps/the ability to use your own streaming logins is far more versatile. Also, the cost of a projector bulb is INSANE and those things can go at any minute. I had to replace mine once and it was $400! The TV gives the option of watching in a brighter room than just the cinema experience they were after.

[@dewdroppedrose]

There’s also still a ton of light during the day with those white walls, so a projector wouldn’t look as good as a tv in that circumstance. Unless blackout curtains are used in there, but not everyone likes watching daytime tv in darkness (can mess up your circadian rhythm). I wouldn’t want ONLY a projector for that reason. If it were a solely cinema room i’d go for the projector. A projector screen can still be (relatively) unobtrusively added that would pull down in front of the tv.

[@skyak4493]

The real answer is that this is a commercial rental. Projectors are too easy to screw up. Did you notice that there is hardly any furniture and all of it can be hosed off?

[@majorquackquack]

You know, I wasn't so sure how the space would turn out considering its on a fairly steep hill. But I'm impressed with how they've redesigned the space. I love how cosy the living room is and the bathroom is done splendidly as well.

[@maritzamejia5312]

that was a dramatic change, wow

[@meri3580]

This is gorgeous! A perfect balance of modern and cozy. I love the warmth that the wood adds to the color palette. And the local and natural materials! This is definitely one of my favorites featured on the channel

[@04beni04]

Usually my complaint about small houses/apartments with loft bed spaces is that access to the bed is dangerous (particularly if dark, drunk, sick, injured ... or more than a couple years out of school with a banged up knee, lol). I love these stairs! The design is amazing. Sure I'd make a few changes if this were my home -- mostly in the kitchen -- but I can actually picture what it would be like to live there and not feel deprived. Excellent job.

[@questioner113]

Beautifully conceived! How does concrete render in the bathroom stand up to steam and moisture? Is the surface treated /coated jn some way to prevent mold forming on it?

[@gwendolyn7462]

"475 sq ft" turned into more like over 1000 sq ft. YOU should never give it away for free. I can tell you ARE NOT RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alisonburgess345]

How incredibly cool is Hobart...

[@isobelsmith6999]

Hahaha 😂 If you only knew...

[@laurais4047]

What a shame this is an Airbnb and no one can live there. Such a shame.

[@teresabell1014]

Beautiful space. How wonderful to allow it's use for 1st responders during Covid.

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Small fridge is USELESS!! I had one like that. You can’t cook! Food spoils in them because small fridges don’t keep temperatures evenly. This architect lost me at the small fridge. Not user friendly!! They are making designs to look good in a video or a magazine but they would not be practical and convenient to live in

[@benbell9170]

That small yellow pickup in front of the building was the most beautiful part of the house! :D

[@emmeb_]

I find it ironic that part of the housing crisis felt around the world, and why many people are looking for smaller dwelling quarters, is bc of companies like Airbnb...and NTS collabs with it 😶

[@annhenderson6244]

Another Airbnb, maybe change your name to -Never Too Small To Rent Out As A Hotel Room. Just great for the neighborhood and supply of homes for long term rental in the community as well. Sad.

[@ronnyc4380]

Though there were elements such as the wood, white walls and outdoor space that I liked more than a bit, I found myself thinking that the interior design was trying too hard to be striking, dynamic or clever--especially the upstairs. Seems to me that external structure and location asks for something plain and understated-a la updated fisherman's cottage. Not fond of the black surfaces either.

[@ljsong1]

I'm confused how the area is being calculated. Never would I consider this place only 44sqm, are we talking about interior design space or footprint space? I have the same question for the place on Buenos Aires (different video, same channel)... What the architect in the video says is much larger than what is advertised in the video description. I'll grant high ceilings and natural light are great features, but the descriptions need to remain accurate or else this channel seems a little dishonest.

[@TradieTrev]

Nice advertisement.

[@francesdoherty8032]

Love this house but agree on what was the cost? Looks like more than the original purchase cost? so would he have been better off buying. a larger or less run down place overall? the channel needs to address these real world questions not just some AirBNB fantasy (please)

[@Shyending]

Why kill the nice Courtyard? Its hard to find a new one. The Kitchen and the Livingroom are to big with useless space and the other rooms are to tiny. I think someone could like it but its not what i want for staying some weeks in Airbnb. And living in it is just worse. But some nice ideas.

[@SeaTurtle515]

I’d like to see some of these homes decorated with a little more warmth, so I can get an idea of how these very small homes look with the way most people would live in them.

[@krystalalexander8618]

Cold concrete, dark and gloomy. Would not live here. Angled steep walls upstairs would make me hit my head all the time. Two thumbs down.

[@zero11010]

I’d like to see costs associated with these things. Also, too many of these aren’t designed for people to live in the space year round. This doesn’t seem to be the person’s only home. They bought a cheap house as a way to make money on Airbnb and sometimes they stay in it. They use it so little that when they couldn’t rent it out to others they gave it up for free to first responders … because they weren’t going to be there. How usable does the space need to be if you’re there for a few days or a couple weeks at a time? Very different from being there every day and all the time.

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

Pity a normal size fridge freezer isn’t incorporated in the design. Not somewhere you could live permanently.

[@Kaze919]

Hold up, there a VW Type 3 Ute? Tell me this is just an aussie thing that someone made in a shed because thats perfect. The house is nice too lol

[@kentkangley5642]

I’m actually more interested in the custom Type 3 Ute than the house.

[@miyounova]

Oh my god, I walked past this cottage so many times! I recognised the thumbnail right away. Absolutely love Hobart and I've dreamt about buying and renovating one of its many beautiful houses full of charm for years. It's probably the most beautiful city in Aus. So great to see a video there. This is definitely not my style, but it is ingenious. Although I would definitely not have gotten rid of so much courtyard. I'm not a fan of the trend of having larger and larger homes on smaller and smaller lots. It's nice to see radical floorplan changes though, it helps see the potential in other buildings.

[@peteraleksandrovich5923]

Everyone who rents out their place on airbnb says it's to showcase the space, the concept, the town...AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@manuzenpai6734]

omg, this is my fav of this channel for now; the energy and peace it transmits is surreal.

[@dowhatmakesyouhappy7002]

44m2 is a great size. This isn’t small at all. Bigger than most apartments in Poland

[@skyak4493]

And if you only put 2 small chairs in each room it makes it look palatial in pictures and video!

[@DICASDOMAU]

Quero uma desta. Vamos trabalhar, que um dia consigo.

[@OrigenNeoSoul]

small? at all

[@Stas_Vas]

Good place for a single man. But absolutely no space for family, or children...

[@tanookilondon]

Am I the only one who found the music in this video really sinister? It made the whole thing uncomfortable to watch!

[@cath1895]

I’d love to see your dwellings featured both during the day and the night time to show lighting and ambience.

[@daviddistel2695]

Great! But can you PLEASE do more apartments and less houses again?

[@AMarie2326]

White, concrete, timber and black and the hints of brass and color Timeless ❤️‍🔥✨

[@thepunadude]

LOL! MY SON & I CUT VW SQ BACKS TO THAT SHAPE FOR SURFWAGONS .. PUT SUPPORTS UP FOR A CANVAS TOP .. SOLD!!

[@littlenest]

Just the difference between the before and after, simple is always better!

[@tinekejoldersma]

I love the use of the black to hide, the white to accent, and the light to line all out. This one is absolutely a special one, Never too small.

[@hamburgveganc6284]

What a great apartment!! Love it!! Australia just knows how to do it! 😍

[@srahopie]

Love that people can't afford to live in Hobart thanks to Airbnb, thanks

[@massabranca]

really clever solutions and the use of volume in this house makes all the difference! thanks for the video!

[@123a-o5d]

5:17 the gap above the door. The doors look nice but I guess they don't seal well?

[@tramenari]

I'm no architect but I would have added a street facing window to the kitchen.

[@romeo2473]

The floor boards are simply beautiful.

[@Temptation666]

he bought it because it was cheap, and then he used something that can only have been a fortune to reinvent it 🤣

[@danaesquires7571]

ummm. you wanted to make money from air bnb. which is fine. just say it

[@breenaxie4672]

The design of this place is really smart and comfortable, I can see myself living there full time. A great project.

[@vincentlee0509]

Nice channel, I like the creative works here much.

[@eily_b]

I love the series but I don't like that Airbnb is involved now. They are part of the problem that normal working people can not afford living in cities anymore. 😕

[@nooyorcste]

psv ncom s for lovrs.

[@ayahb5330]

one of the smartest use of space ive ever seen

[@Gui_3432]

Hey NTS! Will you guys ever do a behind the scenes video? I’d love to see that! Btw this tiny house is incredible i love every aspects of it 😃

[@nevertoosmall]

Hello Guigui, do you mean the making of NTS video ? 😄

[@Gui_3432]

@@nevertoosmall Yes! 😃

[@ericowensnyc]

He seems like a good man and it’s a cute house 👍🏾

[@vtauch1]

Oh my god...I fucking love it so much

[@nateisright]

The attention to detail, like the angled wall surfaces that play with the light, brass finishes and strategically placed windows, make this house look several sizes bigger. Well done.

[@horsthofstede]

From the first 2 shots of the house I'm in love!

[@EK-rz2xp]

Wow. Love that it was used for first responders. Perfect use of space.

[@IPpainting]

This is all just one big ad vor AirBnB i dont like it

[@beaubergeron6369]

I’m just here for that yellow truck.

[@I_am_Lauren]

Perfect sized space and is well thought out. It has everything you need and there are separate rooms which I like. I love the dark green wall color!

[@gracec3418]

Beautifully done. Great architect. And props to the owner : he went with some brilliant touches. Loved the daffodil yellow laundry 🤗. The whole place is an absolute blast. Very, very well done, both of you.

[@gogreyhoundmusic]

Remember when small living was about saving and function over extravagance? Now every small/tiny home costs 1M+

[@Floruisse]

Wow, I’m super impressed by the thoughtfulness in design by the architect and builder. What a vision, congrats!

[@chewar7537]

This is awesome! Love the holes, to let light in. Genius idea!!! And that bathroom, incredible!

[@Tze52]

This needs to be seen more. Might not be a tiny house, but it's definitely useable, comfortable and I just wanna live in it!

[@fernandadrc5907]

With all the respect, 44 sqm isn't too small. At least not in my country Chile.

[@fernandadrc5907]

Nice design tho