NEVER TOO SMALL - Japanese Artist’s Unique Open Air Family Home, Tokyo 57sqm/613sqft

[@nevertoosmall]

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[@drdf7500]

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[@zulfika_]

there are a lot of cheaper option with the same quality

[@tomaccino]

At 5:18 what are those three chairs??? I grew up in the 90s with exactly the same type of chair! But I'm from Slovenia, so how do we have the same chairs? As far as I know, japanese furniture wasn't a thing here in the 90s, so I assume it must be a European design (but I could be wrong). The slots on the sides are designed to raise or lower the seating height and leg resting height. You take a hex key and unscrew it a bit, then the seat slides out, and with one additional bow-shaped piece it can also be a baby chair and there's also a hole where you can pull through a harness (to keep the baby safe in the chair). Once I grew up it was my chair to study at a desk. I still have the chair, I have it next to my bed to put the clothes on. I don't really sit on it cause it's a vintage item by now, it looks very 80s-ish style. I thought the chair was some long lost communist-era design but I'm surprised to see it in Japan after 30 years.

[@typerightseesight]

singing in the rain.. lol

[@MTMF.london]

@@zulfika_ Yes, but this is the one that suits this family best.

[@renjunshyung4837]

This home really reflects the personality of its owners. It's designed perfectly how they live and what they want

[@mznxbcv12345]

Why is all footage static/unidirectional? We needed an actual dynamic view of what the house looks like instead of a series of still images. Also, a very accident prone living space. Lots of climbing and a concrete floor!

[@yeetboi268]

You mean, no privacy?

[@eduardojay749]

My main concern is them having THREE kids, making 5 people living in the same house in total. This is definitely not ideal and it's too small. This means all 3 kids are expected to move out in any way once they started university. It looks like they are also old enough to have their own rooms now especially when they had 2 boys 1 girl. The girl may feel like she have 0 privacy because she has to sleep with her brothers with no barriers. This house at the best, is only great for max 3-4 people/adults when the kids grow up. 5 people is pushing it to the edge. If you want to have a small house like this, don't have more than 2 children. Consider your kid's privacy even if you get two same genders.

[@ksm1985]

No privacy and sitting basically outside freezing to death 6 months of the year

[@juuse94]

​@@mznxbcv12345 Having to build your own house to be wheelchair accessible and pad every corner is a ridiculous thing. Why shouldn't you be allowed to build a huge spike pit in the middle of your living room if you want to? Why shouldn't you be allowed to build dangerous stairs if you want to? It should be your choice, and it should also be the buyer's choice to either buy or not buy such a house. What's the problem?

[@棕尾狐狸]

Finally a real essential design filled with real life living.

[@Metonymy1979]

Thank you.

[@tsuriranpu]

Exactly! It’s lived in and functional for them as a family :)

[@namorie3176]

Yes

[@DarckMerby]

Yes!

[@cpav9062]

Yeah, we really need more of this on Never Too Small. Many apartments shown in this channel are beautiful, but I'm sure they wouldn't be the same with the everyday mess. This one is really outstanding.

[@edo27]

man this house is cool. I love how this video shows their clutter and cramped areas so it actually feels lived in and full of stuff. sometimes these tiny home videos feel like theyre just showing show homes with how clean and neat the interiors are...so lacking in random crap and personal items and knick knacks

[@AwanMendung-fl7wv]

Like what i'm thinking 😅

[@pencilminded]

Exactly, it’s so lived in! I love that feel..

[@chris-hayes]

I love that you can see where everything is. Putting solid wood doors on all your cabinets has a certain minimalistic aesthetic value, but functionally, they make things harder to find and get in the way once opened.

[@MuffHam]

This house would never work where I live. I"m in Canada we get 3 to 6 feet of snow a year. It gets to -40c in the winter which lasts 5 months. During the summer we have 2 months of mosquito season, were being outdoors is hell on earth.

[@MagatsuNimura]

And all of this spaces always look so minimalistic, which for me feels a bit like places I can't relate too. This house, on the other hand, has lots of plants, books, tools, and it is well thought and placed to fit their needs. This feels human and makes me really relate to that.

[@mho...]

YES "a small house is similar to a boat" finally someone gets it! we could learn soooo much from camping/yacht design, when it comes to efficient living spaces!

[@nongfarang6959]

I love everything about this, the house has so much personality. I that they also specified that the kids' bedrooms will be divided in the future to offer them more privacy as they grow older, it feels like they're really incorporating the whole family's needs into the design of the space :)

[@hollywooddarling]

The Japanese houses featured always feature the most unique, individualistic people. It may not be for everyone, but that's exactly the point. Love it, and you can see the creativity that comes through, not just in the house, but also how they raise their children and spend time as a family.

[@kierand9410]

A total surrender to today’s needs rather than tomorrow’s buyers. I love that.

[@teemadarif8243]

Yasss

[@TheSafetyman1000]

That because of oppressed cultural conditioning over centuries

[@TheSafetyman1000]

Overall unsatisfactory living . I’m all for small footprints but let’s try not to turn it into a competition to reach the lowest common denominator

[@wednesdaytheblackcat7385]

The bookshelf that’s also a ladder? 👏

[@guy_fierihanna1034]

“being my own client, i can do anything like, no roof! That was cool“ might be the sickest thing anyone has ever said on this show love this man and his harry potter office

[@nevertoosmall]

Haha! You might just be right!

[@MrElbee92]

Harry Potter office! Spot on 😂

[@boxhead6177]

Well it does appear to be a more modern take on the classic internal courtyard of a Japanese home, why does the courtyard need to be the garden... now its a living room. Same vibes I got from Takeshi Hosaka home too, but way more lived in and artist in residence style. Also I believe compared to some Japanese office cubicles, his office would be considered spacious.

[@Erika-gm2tf]

Yes, he even has the right glasses!

[@kierand9410]

We all chase creative freedom. This guy stopped running and built a house.

[@eufrasiaerika3311]

Finally, a house that doesn't look like an Airbnb.

[@AndromedaCripps]

Not me thinking what a great AirBnB a house like this would make 👀

[@AJ-rc5lr]

But some Airbnb house is really nice tho

[@phylisdam5162]

Perhaps he meant that it is not a commercial Airbnb

[@izzywoods794]

Tbh this looks exactly like airbnbs ive stayed at. Unique housing. Guess it depends on where u stay

[@IceCommander1111]

It almost sounds like you've seen all the Airbnb in the whole world

[@indigomoon777]

This isn’t a house. It’s a home that reflects exactly who this family is. I just don’t have this kind of vision. I love this video! I love this perspective of life. Live it. I am actually in a huge life transition and this is giving me inspiration about embracing this change. Thank you.

[@she_is_nyl]

This gotta be the realest house tour i ever watched. Love how every corner of the house are functional and really maximize the space of their home. ❤

[@beawilderment]

I love that his two workplaces are the most open and most enclosed parts of the house

[@ags1370]

I saw this house on another channel when the dad's hair was still black and the kids were smaller. I see they have not decided to divide the kid's bedroom yet! It still looks cozy and fun. On the other channel they showed the kids playing with the fallen snow in the living room! I love Japanese architects' fearlessness in breaking conventions. I am inspired and try to translate these ideas to my life here in America, without worrying about people judging me for living in a small home, and considering starting a family here. (PS: I also love how Japanese homes always seem crammed with so much random stuff, but it always looks so personal and cool, not like hoarder clutter. How do they do that!?)

[@BettinaSchnerr]

I thought the living room is roofless, but with a big window? Is it really open? I wonder how this works, since rainfall in Tokyo (I'm not even talking about a Taifun) can be really destructive and blow rain in any corner.

[@youdontclutchnostraw]

@@BettinaSchnerri think they have a transparent waterproof curtain:)

[@ags1370]

@@BettinaSchnerr apparently there is a tarp he can cover the roof with like a sail being hoisted. Then there is are glass sliding doors in front of the sleeping areas, kitchen, and part of the living room. I assume that glass keeps out the rain from the the house outside of the living room. There is a drain in the living room for rain, etc.

[@el_micha]

@@BettinaSchnerr It is really open. It can only be closed off with the transparent tarp shown at the beginning of the video. I find it hard to imagine having an outdoors living roon all year long. With a "roof" not keeping water out, making wind noises. Always having to put carpets and chairs away so they dont get soaked. Still trying to take lots of inspiration from those Japanese designs, as they are so different from what's done here. But as in many features on NTS I got the feeling the owners are too emotionally close to their project home to not be too biased and view lots of compromises thru rose-tinted glasses.

[@mznxbcv12345]

what channel

[@edgarcia1981]

I felt like this is a real home, not a piece of a museum, loved most of the details!!! great house!!

[@cubitapi4245]

bruh

[@samfrancisco8095]

@@cubitapi4245 Person of few words and even that is unintelligent.

[@ksm1985]

In a real home you don't sit under a tarp watching tv in the freezing cold 6 months of the year

[@edgarcia1981]

@@ksm1985 man, I was talking bout people actually loving and enjoying the place, it may not be for everyone, but they were the ones who decided to live that way ✌🏽

[@amimalimbu942]

I felt the other way. Its more like a museum and not a home. More art less space.

[@sharoncoonyeta4470]

There’s a beautiful chaos to this and I love how much of their character and hobbies fill the space like a true home

[@markojokanovic349]

If it wasn't for this video to share with my friends, there is no way I'd ever be able to explain it in words. I've never ever in my life seen something this authentic. Amazing work 👏

[@James-In-Exile]

I really enjoyed seeing this house. It seemed the most authentic example yet - almost as if the space had evolved organically from the needs and interests of the family.

[@rogueseas]

Growing up, I’ve never really imagined ever living in a house or building one of my own just because I thought shelter could be anything. This video made me realize how it would feel like to live in a home that contains and is built of things I love that makes it comfortable and great to come home to instead of just something to sleep in.

[@passbyicecube]

It's definitely not the most conventional design, but having a house of 57sqm in the central that able to hammock and enjoy the best possible summer experience make this one of my favorite.

[@MTMF.london]

And it's home to a family of five! This kind of design can solve a lot of housing shortage problem in a lot of cities.

[@ksm1985]

What about the 6 months of the year when the weather is cold and crap

[@MTMF.london]

@@ksm1985 It has a retractable sail-like sheet that you can open and close as need arises.

[@ksm1985]

@MTMF.london doesn't keep the cold out though and still not 100% wind and water tight

[@MTMF.london]

@@ksm1985 It's their choice - I am sure the owner/architect thought about it and had taken whatever necessary steps to deal with the weather.

[@thamiryscardoso2319]

everything is so functional!! i love the sense that everybody living in the house needs to cooperate for the "system" to work (like kids sharing a desk, hanging instruments, etc). makes it the collective space that it is. so homely... you could never feel disconnected from the world in a house like this. yet if you need a bit of space, there are rooms where you could shut away. it's really the best of both worlds

[@haiduyhoang9283]

This is the coolest thing I've ever seen from an Asian architect. It shows the individual architect's style, lifestyle and way of thinking. More than that, it also shows the lifestyle of an Asian family where all members share living space, hobbies and spend most of their time at home together. This style is a rarity in modern life, which increasingly emphasizes individuality and privacy, causing people to become more withdrawn and limit daily interactions with their own relatives. I look forward to exploring more similar architectural styles that can create more common spaces for family members. A space where parents can work, cook, play and teach their children rather than family members only meeting for dinner and returning to their bedrooms. This is a style that will help children grow up with bonds, filled with love and memories of family, parents, siblings, rather than caring about weird, hateful things on social networks.

[@SeraFna]

I loss my love for architecture when I dug too deep into aesthetic designs, THIS, this warms my heart and I feel a bit of that love come back, so thank you!

[@GarmentsofDorcas]

I pray this was the confirmation you needed to get back to your passion. Happy journey.

[@oreo_frappe]

I hope you are able to stay true to yourself and what you love. Sometimes we get lost and we need to take a break but it doesn't mean you quit. Keep going and hope to see you with your work !! Lots of love ❤️

[@cocorico222]

I love japanese design of small spaces. Contrary to popular belief majority of Japanese are not minimalists by far but they manage to cleverly use every inch of a small space, and even filled with stuff they manage to make it feel spacious and not too cluttered. This house is a perfect example of that ❤

[@chezmoi42]

You remind me of an old (very old, probably from the seventies) cartoon in the New Yorker, with a traditional Japanese couple seated tranquilly on their tatami, in a room containing little but the tokonoma and a folding screen - but behind the screen we could see an absolute jumble of household items piled several feet high.

[@mimispring95]

Honestly, after watching this video I can't help but be reminded of my grandma's house in Mexico. There was a large square open space where she kept her plants, a sink and concrete tub that she filled with water for washing clothes. I loved it as a kid because it was big enough for my brothers and I to play and there was no roof so I often would look up at the sky.

[@El_Cuervo404]

That sounds awesome large open space

[@Marc-n5e]

I noticed most old houses in Mexico are built that way. My Mexican grandpa had a rectangular large open space with a drain pipe, plants and concrete sinks. 😂

[@lethfuil]

That's a thing common in quite some warm regions since the roman times. We call it "Atrium".

[@chimichurri2612]

​@@lethfuil she's talking about a spanish colonial style home with indoor patio, there are lots of them on latin america

[@lethfuil]

@@chimichurri2612 Eh, yeah. And I added that this style/thing can be somewhat commonly found in many warm areas, for thousands of years. It's info. Some might find it interesting, others don't, it's still added information to the topic. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheGrenadier97]

Wonderful to see a couple and their babies. As a non-english speaker i also liked his slow, clear and japanese-influenced pronunciation.

[@h.f.v.1428]

This couple have 3 child, they are national heroes for Japan.

[@ENTERTAININGVIDEOS1]

😅

[@commentator245]

Your comment made me genuinely laugh...with japan's population problem, this couple is truly a hero.

[@arthurhwang117]

I think his wife had some part in it too …..

[@h.f.v.1428]

@@arthurhwang117 Yes, i changed my comment.

[@commentator245]

@@arthurhwang117 changed my comment too..lmfao

[@bucketofbarnacles]

Unconventional yet full of light and soul. What stands out to me is how social interactive the spaces are.

[@maisie5511]

true

[@samfrancisco8095]

If you've never been to Japan, the monsoon season dumps inches of rain all over Japan. I'm curious as to how this is dealt with having an open roof.

[@ZaylaaZiaa]

@@samfrancisco8095 yeah I wish they could've delve a bit more to how the roof works and how quick they can be assembled

[@outofthefoxootf979]

Yes I was thinking the same thing. How does it perform during a storm or heavy rains.@@samfrancisco8095

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

In my humble opinion, this is probably THE VERY BEST - THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX - Video from Never Too Small! 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@religiohominilupus5259]

Agreed!

[@chan.angeles25]

Yes!!

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

@@chan.angeles25 Thank you :)

[@TheSafetyman1000]

Delusional self flagilating lefties. Wake up to the dystopian vision your overlords want from you.

[@Khigha87]

10 out of 5, would recommend! This place is great! As a professional you should always push the boundaries and ask why and why not! Need a roof for your living room, why!? This place is amazing. I can imagine how great it will be when the nest is empty and there's space for a permanent bed. And the kids automate the roof before they leave. Having an open-air living room, my mind is blown 🤯

[@cynmalin5728]

if you have ever slept on a Japanese Futon, not an American one, you would consider it to be a permanent bed. i am switching to one after many wonderful nights sleep in Japan on one.

[@thatguywhois]

In my country, mosquitos is a big enemy. So although I love the idea, but all kinds of insects can definitely be a problem. Would love the sunshine to come inside the house tho, so maybe a glass roof that are retractable would be better

[@JKrige]

@@cynmalin5728 Yes, I wondered what Japanese futons were like to sleep on. They look awfully thin though... ?

[@watermelonlover745]

It's not a healthy environment for a growing boy...he is hunched, and skinny. He should have more space and be running around at the beach more

[@diane5140]

@@watermelonlover745 The heck? This type of environment is super healthy for anyone. The boy being slightly hunched is probably due to other factors like playing games on his phone - although it's not for us to speculate - and not due to lack of space..

[@XimenaZhao415]

I love that he really seems to consider his entire family's needs when he designs. Like the workspace for his wife and changing the kids' room when they get older into three separate rooms for privacy.

[@FukoHasStarfish]

Easily the coolest house I've ever seen. Like a lot of other people I didn't think that I cared so much about where I live as long as it is nice. But watching the tour of this home really made me reconsider how I think about where I live.

[@crystalmdiaz]

I have so much respect for people that can transform the most unconventional space into something so creative, homey, and beautiful. What a gorgeous and inspiring home!

[@starbuggle]

Japanese design sensibility is lovely. This home is charming, eclectic and full of joy. Yes, there are corners here and there that look cluttered, but that is what real homes look like. I think being unafraid to have your possessions on display (vs hiding them neatly in cupboards) is a wonderful thing!

[@maisie5511]

I love the eclectic hammock

[@Cristina-bv4el]

i was really craving to see it at night with all the lights on🥺🥺🥺

[@forestnymph3000]

Me tooo!!!

[@staceytroffer8287]

SAME!!

[@123JustBelieveInMe]

slightly older video featuring the same house (has a brief part with the lights on at night): kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWOUgXitas6Vjbs

[@tylerleilua]

Saaaaammmmeee !!!!!! OMG those neon lights that were hanging would look soo epic :)

[@helgenx]

No way I could feel comfortable in this house knowing a bird can take a shit on my head while I'm watching TV.

[@southerncyan4098]

🤣

[@CK1000ism]

I love, love, love this house. The connection to the outdoors for so much of the year, the full use of the space, the light that comes into this space--just love it. This also is an example of a home that has a lot of stuff but doesn't have the negatives that comes so often in a cluttered home.

[@wuggyteddy]

in canada where i live you need a roof or you freeze let us not forget this

[@jshbld6582]

@@wuggyteddythe thing is that this is japan where talking about although its not antartica cold it still snows in japan like really snow

[@manzar42]

i am not sure if i can live like this but it is great to see how the architect has created a home that suits his family!

[@Metallics86]

It seems like a real home. Maybe a bit cluttered, but any artist can relate to this. Much creativity and fun there is. Wonderful

[@crocus5632]

Any family with kids can relate to this! 😂

[@LylisHaddoc]

You know why it felt cluttered? cause the things we put behind cabinets he had open. and the cabinets in the laundry room were clear, which just made the clothes inside look chaotic. Had the cupboards been opaque and the stuff under the sink in the kitchen and bathroom been hidden, it wouldnt have felt like it did. but he did say he liked to look at his things. hence his shelves in the office and tv side being filled with chotchkies everywhere.

[@el_micha]

@@LylisHaddoc Yeah, I think the same. I see not everyone digs the minimalist style nor wants to live in a showroom shopping window or can live a real life with very few items. Lots of featured homes here seem like showcase projects, pied-à-terres or AirBnB-homes -- all not being inhabited full-time as only home to do everything from. Also regarding necessities not being nice to look at but still needed in everyday life (cleaning items, washer dryer, pots, seasonal clothing, food containers, kitchen devices, tools ... ...). That being said this home imho would benefit greatly from changing open storage to hidden-away. Esp. since rooms niches and hallways are very narrow already. There's just stuff seen everywhere all over the place. Imho the balance between open and hidden away storage is well off making it looking even messier than it has to be.

[@eighth08]

In an ideal world, people could really live in a space that is truly theirs. I'm envious of this man who, along with his family, has really made a home that reflects their personality while catering to their needs, yet it's all in such as small space.

[@debzeb6899]

Can't help thinking how much space we use up with beds - sometimes HUGE beds - in the west. I loved the combo of bookshelf and ladder to get to the kids sleeping loft. This is a bit more cramped living than I think I could cope with but there are some awesome design ideas in this home. I just love it and this is one of my favourite Never too Small episodes. I absolutely love the courtyard. There is a house down the road from me that has a house built around a three sided north facing (New Zealand) courtyard and it is so divine.

[@natwilkinson2410]

From an Australian, totally agree!! We have a queen sized bed for us, but I do domestic cleaning for work and most people go for the king or super king sized beds. Less is more sometimes 🤗

[@debzeb6899]

@@natwilkinson2410 I shifted down to a double bed again a few years ago, and I have so much more room in my bedroom. Funny thing: it is kind of hard to find fitted sheets for doubles now!

[@isiiies]

Yes! I currently sleep on a single bed because i live in a small studio apartment. This way I still have a lot of space to move around in and it’s great. In my last place I had a double since it was slightly bigger. Sometimes I see studios where 3/4th of their living space is just bed and it feels sooo cramped!

[@GoingAery]

while i appreciate the beauty of small homes and their uniqueness and share the sentiment of wasted space on big beds -- its important to understand why these design decisions were made in the first place. While this house is focused on the family living and essentials, the west considers the same but also likened a wider space for parties and guests for holidays like Christmas, birthdays, thanksgiving. Families are bigger too with more than just 5 kids, not everyone but a good percentage.

[@barahng]

@@GoingAery And most westerners don't consider sleeping on the ground on a futon to be a good night's sleep. I like to camp, I've slept on the ground in a sleeping bag many times, and you never get as good a night's sleep as a proper bed IMO. A mattress is space well used for me.

[@sujinjinjinga]

this is probably one of the coolest homes i've seen, love how there's so much light and every space is used.

[@rozaj2002]

I love seeing homes that have had a little bit of time to actually have that 'lived in' look. far more realistic than an apartment that looks like a gallery

[@tasihernando4395]

loss of words for how beautiful this is. I'm obsessed with the outdoor area and plants everywhere. so amazing

[@jenijeji]

After falling in love with this small space design I literally cannot watch any other video without comparing it to this 😅 the functionality and beauty here is unbeatable

[@carlapaz8722]

I'm in love with this place. It feels like living your everyday life in a house that gives you the joyful feeling you only get when you are on holiday.

[@mariamgrigolia203]

The architect brought their family story to life 💕 Love seeing such a creative works and not Pinterest cliches. This house is so uniquely theirs 🥺 with the deep understanding of their needs✨♥️. Bravo 👏🏻

[@susanhemmingway6707]

I love this so much. Not so much the roofless lounge room, but the reflection of life on the surfaces of the house. Happy clutter.

[@twentysevenand]

I think this might be my favorite tiny home video of all time. It was so personalized, full of personality and so unique. It was really built for him and his family.

[@SaskiaTheBoss]

that was a sweet home. i would have added even more cabinet doors to hide a bit more clutter & give it that clean feel that it needs, especially under the stairs, but i was truly in awe admiring every little details into it.

[@insertyourquarters]

Oh I love this already. Japan seems to be such a fascinating country with unique ways of adapting to spaces. Can't wait to visit one day.

[@eliesundesastre9473]

I love how this man climbed on top of the furniture to access the storage, as a climber myself I see this as an absolute win

[@tor.exe_]

amen to that! I love sturdy wooden furniture and fixtures...just so satisfying to climb. I'm rlly short and I appreciate the shelves in my house that are strong enough to support my weight when I climb up on them

[@amiopuaa]

So cool to finally see a real home. In spite of the family size and the incredibly small floorspace, they have made it work so well. A brilliant episode and one of my favourites. Japanese tiny homes are so creative and push the boundaries in terms of what is possible while still being practical and unpretentious. It's not just about making everything fit but having it in a way that supports their lifestyle. It's a house but also a home.

[@popartlife4822]

My favorite home ever and I have seen tons of this kind of videos. Such a peculiar, bright, optimistic place, very dynamical, warm and REAL. You can't actually fake warmth in your home as many think they successfully do 👀. The owners are true artistic souls you can tell that, very natural and lovely.

[@juliecolemannelson6849]

I like that they keep the floorspace open. All the storage/clutter is against or in the walls. That's what makes it feel spacious still. They can walk around

[@mariaecheverria8747]

I love how it captures the family’s real essence of every day living without sacrificing their personal style, hobbies and interests! Unique and clever living! 💚

[@sterlinghornack7592]

This looks lived-in, cozy, and is incredibly functional and unique! My favorite Never Too Small so far!

[@religiohominilupus5259]

Agreed. It's not simply a house, but a home.

[@timmyxlove28]

WOW. This has been my favorite space so far... love that the home truly comes alive.

[@truthseeker803]

Thanks for sharing your house & ur lovely family. God bless you.

[@muscularibuprofen69]

chaotic, yet full of charming character and a great reminder to think outside the box in the way we live in our homes.

[@lucianamoretti9848]

I love the way that he breaks a lot of "rules". Perfect and functional, I see myself living in a place like this. ❤

[@maisie5511]

yes!

[@rogergarcia3021]

Never stop from being impressed by different people with unique perspectives on simple way of living spaces. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it 100% and made for a better day ❤

[@MiguelModesto_PT]

This is an opportunity like any other - I love Never Too Small, it's my favorite KZbin channel, I look forward to a new episode every week. Thanks to NTS, I am gaining a different sensitivity to the one I had about my home and making the necessary changes to have a more optimized and pleasant space to live in. Thank you very much 💚💛❤

[@JuniperCare]

This is a dream. One of the most meticulously thought-out and designed houses

[@Acylacyl]

people say that they are thankful to have a roof over their heads, this man is thankful for not having one

[@Holycryptonite47]

This is such a relaxing set-up. I could just imagine the slightly cold afternoon wind just tickle my feet as i lay on the hammock while listening to the the same BGM from this video...just look at the sky clouds waving me as they chart their way to destination unknown...the quiet neighborhood (considering the japanese are mostly known for being quiet). The ship interior like cupboards and shelves... everything has a dual purpose...This is basically every artist's wet dream.

[@michelebelfiore921]

The colors, the vibes of this home are quite impressive, the energy that you get from this video is insane, I'm in love with what they build for them to live in.

[@slavvian_marine]

Simply incredible. Not only this place reflects the owners but Japanese ingenuity. I wish we all share the same philosophy. Just imagine.

[@GenesisOnMoney]

Great use of space. I love the rebellious nature of the design. The architect is certainly a legend in my books! Kudos!!

[@F90M5]

I can only imagine growing up in a house as creative as this. Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[@02291992mm]

Watching TV with a glare is one thing i could never do.

[@twentysevenand]

They can just open that closet glass door like in the beginning of the video.

[@MiizuFr]

THE SPEAKER OVER THE DINING TABLE OMG THANK YOUUUU So simple yet so clever

[@gelocktesmaedchen]

I agree!! Do you know by any chance what speaker it is that they have?

[@Diniles]

@@gelocktesmaedchen Looks like a Bose revolve soundlink

[@mynestintheforestt]

You can tell by the house that the owners are living life to the fullest and are not living dead. Everything they need is right there even though the footprint of the house is small. Really great design! It supports their creativity in every way and it shows. Love this one.

[@EEVOL]

I love it. I'm interested in seeing what it looks like when rain is allowed to come down in the living room.

[@annainspain5176]

No word about how his wife and kids like their living arrangements.

[@monicadiaz3590]

it looks like is just HIS house ...

[@official-haru4410]

Exactly…

[@gringusbumbersnutch]

always something to complain about...

[@monicadiaz3590]

@@gringusbumbersnutch is not a complain, is an observation. The house is beautiful, we are just saying it doesn't look functional for a family but if it works for them, good 👍

[@gringusbumbersnutch]

@@monicadiaz3590 sounds like a complaint to me...

[@SmilingMana]

Somehow japanese designs are much more unique than those from the rest of the world, and even if I usually could not live there, the episodes featuring japanese designs are always very interesting to watch. This open-roof concept makes me wonder how hot and cold exactly it gets in this home during the year, and if heavy rain could flood the ground-floor. Not a fan of the open shelves in the kitchen and the visible storage underneath the stairs - using cupboards and hiding the storage under the stairs with a simple curtain could reduce clutter easily. The children seem to have very little space and privacy to their own. Besides all that, it is a more functional home than many others I have seen featured at Never too Small. And it feels really lived-in, the family looks happy with what they have.

[@Diniles]

imo cupboards are much uglier than displaying attractive crockery. They also close up the feeling of space massively.

[@carolineeccel5387]

I don't know about using bookcases to climb to the sleeping area or attic as you get older and less mobile. What kind of heating do you have? Open air living room with rain pouring in sounds too cold. Unique design, it works for you where space is at a premium. Thank you for sharing.

[@AliceKamiya]

I'm not sure about using the bookcases as stairs either...I mean, what if you twisted your ankle, and you still have to clim this like ?... He has a protective tarpaulin as a roof tho, so the rain isn't a problem.

[@summersbehaviorconsulting]

This is my favorite home design I’ve ever seen haha it masters the balance of functionality, personal values, and aesthetics of the family

[@DiMon-jd4lf]

what a unique, lively, rich, vivid, beautiful home.

[@zionkatzz2514]

1:45 end of ad

[@remka2000]

Cannot help but spot the security camera in the children's "room".

[@gc_kwhwveld]

I noticed that too! There was another camera for the courtyard as well

[@Kari-Bond]

10 out of 5, would recommend! This place is great! As a professional you should always push the boundaries and ask why and why not! Need a roof for your living room, why!? This place is amazing. I can imagine how great it will be when the nest is empty and there's space for a permanent bed. And the kids automate the roof before they leave. Having an open-air living room, my mind is blown

[@MelMoy11]

What a fun house for the kids to grow up in, Imagine just spending a summer day looking up at the clouds go by.

[@tiaramonroe9123]

An open roof is definitely something I want for my house. I love natural light. I love the breeze and gazing at the sky.

[@aanoie7821]

For a Japanese, this guy speaks good english. And his family house is great! One of the best episode.

[@Pawnband]

I wish I could be so wealthy I could comfortably live like a poor person.

[@terryflowers7837]

THAT PART

[@askmisscotton]

❤

[@user-rb25]

This line is iconic wth

[@SamBassComedy]

This guy gets paid well. Nobody can have 3 kids in Japan, let alone 1 unless you have money and time. Lucky guy how he was able to turn his life into such a success. I only have one question, how often do birds poop into your home?

[@henrystillman6122]

I like this slightly messy, cramped living, this promotes a closeness with each other and nature, a creative lifestyle where ideas flourish. I hope they are happy there.

[@vekaroonie]

This is so inspiring, love the layout and how they've maximised the use of a smaller footprint. It's so deeply personal and isn't just really cool in terms of aesthetic, but also has spaces for daily use and proper function which is honestly so amazing - still can't get over that sailboat open roof!

[@reyruby7538]

I really love seeing this home, but I would NEVER in my life go and live there. Don't get me wrong - This house is of way higher quality than the one I'm living in. It's small, but just crazily well made and even a bit funky in some way. But's a gimmick. And I hate gimmick houses. I would rather live in my plain looking sterile room with a bed, a TV, with a kitchen thats sterile looking, basic, and just works. Everything in that house has functions, you climb onto stuff, doors can fold up, beds have to be taken out of a cabinet every evening, wall decorations become ladders - This thing is an art-piece, not a home. I can bet my life on the fact that 99% of the people here who comment "OH THIS IS A REAL HOME!!! OH WOW!! ITS SO COOL!!!" will not live longer than a month there, probably just 2 weeks, until they're sick and tired of it. Go do your work in a claustrophobic 1 squaremeter room, go fold doors for specific uses, go take your BED out of a closet to sleep on it, have fun climbing to freaking everything, it's just straight up annoying. Never in my life. It's fun to see, but NEVER in my life would I live there.

[@Diniles]

Sounds like laziness tbh

[@aninomiai3923]

It's interesting. But I don't see how the bedroom for the kids are going to be sufficient in the future. There are 3 of them in that small space. Also, how do they maintain the house when they need to be out of the town for holidays? Also, I don't think this is a good idea for when the parents are older.

[@rianamohamed300]

But then again, the japanese also have cubicle hotels

[@neva.2764]

It's a bedroom. It's meant to sleep. Not to watch TV, play games, store stash, etc, etc. It's good for your sleep hygiene to have a place that is dedicated to sleep. What you need is a bed/futon and ventilation. They have both.

[@truthbetold2354]

The amount of clutter in this house is overwhelming. The house has great features but the tiny spaces are actually clostrophobic causing. I love the open living room.

[@Marcelo23Augusto]

I like watching Japanese houses because they don't hide things to look like a hotel room, all those things make that house into a home, I love it!

[@sawhla8823]

i m loving the tiny study room which is full with architect’s desktop and cabinets full of books and files. as for someone like me who need a quiet and private place to concentrate on work is loving this idea.

[@citroniron8861]

I like the house but I fell sorry for the 3 kids. They have to share a room and sleeping space. No privacy at all. When I was a teenager I was glad to have my own room. My brother too because he was 6 years older than me.

[@_GOD_HAND_]

Those poor kids are gonna have it rough as teenagers

[@silverwolfgecko7064]

The open roof in winter is an environmental nightmare. The wasted energy from having no insulation is absolutely idiotic.

[@kathrynbostwick3479]

This is the coolest design I've ever seen! Usually, small homes have basically no storage or spaces, shelving for the stuff of one's life. How can people live like that? In this home are almost endless possibilities for living but also for display, for encouraging thoughtfulness and creativity. WOW!

[@anacarpenter9254]

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Japan 🇯🇵 what great usage of space. Brilliant design. Your family look content. That's The Best feature. Very enjoyable home tour. The concept of outdoor living along is a visionary plus. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@k-yk-y5044]

Nice for a couple but I think the dad designed the house for himself. Those kids are far too old to be sharing a bedroom like that.

[@el_zahirp]

that its a privacy nightmare, also the open sky atracction can be solve with a practical glass (maybe in modules). i get the idea but for 5 people i think its to complicated, in some parts of the video i see the other family members as hostages of father's whims.