NEVER TOO SMALL Buenos Aires Multi-purpose Small Apartment - 42sqm/452sqft

Once a cramped, dark and fragmented space, this tiny 42sqm apartment in Buenos Aires was extensively re-designed by the talented team at Fallone. Unifying the separate kitchen, laundry and living room into one larger space and enlarging the only existing window to its maximum extent, creating a brighter, more spacious living space. The addition of a floor-ceiling storage unit with a built-in fold out bed and a central multi-purpose counter height table; maximises functionality for day to day use. Every finish and material has been meticulously chosen to create a simple aesthetic with a sense of continuity and warmth.
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Architect: fallone.studio/
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Produced by newmac.co
Creator: Colin Chee
Camera: Fernando Schapochnik
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: A New Deep by Dear Gravity
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[@lauralot1989]

I love it when these spaces have full-size fridges and furniture that doesn't have to be assembled.

[@Boba1702]

That's because 44 sqm is not small.

[@freakout3516]

I always hold my breath for the rare desk/work space.

[@Maki-00]

That modular furniture that you have to pull out and assemble would get old really quickly! I wouldn’t want to have to “work” just to get a table to sit at!

[@mssonoma1]

yea I like that they have that table behind the couch. I'm always concerned with cooking space in these places, but I could deal with this

[@mssonoma1]

@@Boba1702 anything below 500sqft where I'm from is considered small. even a studio here is at least 700-800sqft to be considered a good size. Considering the size of that kitchen, zero extra space in that bedroom, barely a living room (where's the tv go?, no room for an extra chair) this is still on the small size. Not to mention barely any natural light in living area. And a small bathroom

[@YT-GuestAccount]

@NEVER TOO SMALL Could you, please, make an extra episode about small apartments and noise (e. g. how to improve sound absorption, which space-saving measurements help to add some soundproofing)? I also would like to know how people cope with living in crowded locations when there are whole families sharing the same ground-plan size above or beneath and there is no extra space/room to avoid the noise of your neighbors. I see so many quite minimalist examples on here but the echo and sound absorption must be insanely bad in some of them.

[@lukasther1277]

+1 a great episode idea!

[@innovassp2955]

Oh YESSSS! I need this! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deanohit]

I too would love to see an episode on sound proofing. I'm just about to start my small space build and have been researching sound cancelling building methods not because I'm a noisy person, but because I want to cut out traffic noise

[@YT-GuestAccount]

@@lukasther1277 I'm so glad that so many other viewers seem to be interested, too!

[@1bwash]

That is something they rarely discuss on here! These homes are always beautiful, but if you're stuck inside because of work or quarantine, the noise can be extremely stress inducing. Even if you have the technical privacy of your own space, noise can cause a feeling of intrusion and lack of privacy regardless.

[@agusmindlin]

Loved it but would have used the sofa as an extra bed in order to take advantage of the extra space in the storage unit.

[@levison7935]

The sister does live there from time to time so they might’ve decided on the bed because it’s easier to set up than the sofa bed.

[@me_ca136]

I also thought that even if the sister will Star there from time to time. I also woult have took four cocking spots over countertop space every time! Saying that with a Kitchen way smaller than this.

[@apbxny216]

I agree 👍

[@marig9236]

yeah and had it against the wall to open up the area. seems too close to that cabinet/tv area

[@chezmoi42]

@@me_ca136 I've lived for 25 years with two gas burners in my tiny kitchen, and do not really miss having more. And yes, I cook from scratch. If I lived in the city like this, I might find myself eating out more often with friends, too.

[@adam.g]

Having the tree outside the balcony is just beautiful. Would love to wake up to that

[@gus473]

We had a place like that in Boston! Then the landlady had it cut down. ¯\_ಠ_ಠ_/¯

[@grandvizir]

pretty much everywhere in buenos aires, trees are never cut/groomed unless they cause trouble, its beautiful indeed :D

[@JuaBlackurt]

That's very common in Buenos Aires indeed is one of the best parts of the city and considering that theres not that many parks and plazas (especially in some neighborhoods) so the trees help with air quality and heat in the summer too

[@Trish_Carmichael]

@@gus473 That's so sad :(

[@ptpilario]

Love the dusty pink tiles on the bathroom wall

[@annedwyer797]

Sorry, not really a fan of the pink tiles.

[@readygi]

same, the bathroom was really cool.

[@darrenchin_]

very interesting to see a feature from a new city in a different continent like Buenos Aires. loving it!

[@lucaslazzari6299]

so proud of seeing argentine designer in this channel! bravo!

[@lt7153]

I really like this one. I love how everything flows and none of the furniture except the pull-down bed is serving multiple functions or have to be transformed to be used. Makes it easier to live in.

[@wolfspirit9]

Wow, that balcony is to die for! Beautiful work, love how the natural light flows through the apartment

[@GriffenDoesIt]

I like that cage too: I've never seen something like that. Extra crime safety for the urban environment (no more worries about those big glass doors). And extra plant space! Yay!

[@caitlinschuster7028]

I’d love to see episodes of homes in Tokyo.

[@tamiwithani]

Me too!

[@Sally-nse2]

No thanks

[@nothumanlol]

@@Sally-nse2 🙄let people enjoy things

[@kotaroshimada3900]

Me too!

[@maiagrebr]

I never thought I'd see my city in here! Im so glad

[@tdb7992]

Buenos Aires is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. I'm Australian, and I loved it there. I did miss how efficient and organised Australia is, but Argentina is just beautiful.

[@niharmehta6086]

Brilliant use of older/existing elements into modern design. Super functional, not at all pretentious. Just lovely...

[@hausofpageantry]

This is it. The type of small apartment that I loved. Small but not too small. The minimalism is just enough for my taste. Good work

[@catalinit570]

I have been a fan of Never Too Small for years and suddenly I find that they made one in the neighborhood where I was born and lived my whole life and in front of the school I went from kindergarten to graduation! it is excitingly beautiful and i loved the apartment! just thank you

[@feedthebeat9046]

Vi dos en Palermo y uno en Chacarita, amo este canal también

[@miliperez8028]

Never thought I would ever see a video from my country in here. So glad!!

[@DiegoMartinez-qx5xo]

Por qué no ? 🤷🏻‍♂️ la diversidad de locaciones en todos sus videos es amplia y Buenos Aires tiene excelentes arquitectos y diseñadores. Te recomiendo apartment therapy , muestra gran cantidad de deptos de argentina.

[@miliperez8028]

@@DiegoMartinez-qx5xo Gracias!!

[@lettersfromtony]

Never Too Small doing more international small spaces has been such a blessing 😍

[@BFedie518]

Argentina is "European"?

[@lettersfromtony]

@@BFedie518 omg I’m so dumb sksks

[@manuelka15]

I live in Bs. As. This layout is very standard, I could use this makeover for inspiration if I get to buy a flat some day! :D

[@klgherkin]

I love that they kept the bedroom features much the same, but added the gorgeous wallpaper. It's such a cozy space yet full of personality, and the doors to the balcony are gorgeous!

[@maria_casuscelli]

So happy to see an appartment from my city. The architecture feels much more familiar to me. I know replumbing here is expensive and noisy and it would take a lot of time, so I think they found a good solution. And there's a great ice cream shop right in front of the church.

[@quinosonic82]

pero sacaron el bidet... me parece que va de cabeza a AirBnB esto.

[@marielsanchezfalon2567]

Fratello

[@tdb7992]

It's very cool that an Australian channel took it upon themselves to show modern Argentine design. Very cool :)

[@swicheroo1]

I spent a few months in that neighborhood, back in 2004. I really enjoyed it then. I hear so much has changed. It was a great neighborhood to stroll. And I enjoyed my jogs!

[@I_am_Lauren]

This is one of the more realistic and reasonable designs. I'm from the middle of the US and tiny spaces fascinate me because it's such a foreign style of living from where I'm at.

[@onepiecebarca]

We love it when NTS goes international

[@fiorella_c]

Argentina por fin! No te la puedo believe! Thanks for the feature never too small

[@tomasql]

El libro de Martín Garabal en Never Too Small, no lo puedo creer

[@fallone.studio]

Kawirpi

[@mistakemono]

I'm so happy to see an apartment in the country which I'm living! Thanks! Though every space's design is fascinating, I cannot truly understand how the cultural, economic, and law restrictions influenced the choice of the designer. But in this case, I have no problem at all (laughed when the architect said cheaper, so true)

[@newtonsantos_photo963]

The solution to bring a huge amount of natural sun light was something else !!! For me, the Key of Design on this project. Congrats, guys. Really well done. I would live there, for sure!

[@ManuPalaciosE]

Buenos Aires is so beautiful ❤️ amazing project ❤️

[@mq837]

Im in love with the pink tiles omg!!!!

[@phyllo2694]

I love the way the light bounces off the white wall.

[@derekbritton4644]

Always love these different design solutions. My only critique (with out knowing the objective of the client) is that seems a shame to lose the extra storage for that tiny murphy bed. I feel like that's a permanent solution for a temporary inconvenience like house guest.

[@kaksham6737]

This was great for someone who doesn't cook a lot, I wish there's an episode for this where the focal point of design is the kitchen.

[@Luzonyoutube]

then maybe this is not the right channel for you. Very few people would give up living space in a small apartment to have a bigger kitchen

[@user-useria]

You'd better have a look at tiny houses, living big in a tiny house for example, many of them have generous amount of space dedicated to kitchen

[@kaksham6737]

@@user-useria will check this for sure, thanks!

[@4morochasy1rubia]

as soon as the first image from the street was shown i knew it was my city. This was really nice and prety common to see in the appartments of young people living in Buenos Aires. No big renovations, just enough to make the space feel fresh and new again without compromising the budget. I love to hear some of the things the arquitects and designers choose to achieve a beautiful result with cheaper materials

[@huyentrangmanh6250]

A lot if people in the comment seems to forget the space is designed to fit the owners, not you. Maybe the shelving unit looks bulky, but if the owner prefers a fold-out bed over a sofa bed, that's their input to make. The choice of elements kept in the rooms must have agreed with the client's lifestyle too.

[@Alisa_rkv]

What's the point of a sofa facing a shelf though? They can't put artwork there either because it doubles as a bed and the shelves are used for storage- there's nothing to look at, just wood. The sofa ends up becoming a bit useless because it's so isolated

[@andreamari-crawford1738]

They have a screen that comes down and works as TV.

[@franciscoolivares7372]

En cuanto escuché la pronunciación dije "esto es en Latinoamérica" y cuando vi que era en Buenos Aires me entusiasmé. Saludos y felicidades desde Pilar, Bs As.

[@TanyaEJ]

Design can turn small places into joyful places. Loved it!

[@semicolon.advocate]

ohhh that balcony is so lovely 😭

[@nadineireland3361]

_¡Hola a todos los argentinos y los porteños especialmente. Saludos desde Australia!_ I like the way Esteban and Jimena have transformed this dated apartment to meet the owners’ requirements. I had to laugh at at Jimena’s distancing herself from the choice of wallpaper in the bedroom. _¡Je je je!_ 😊

[@quinosonic82]

Hola che! saludos a los canguros, jajaja.

[@awutatak4213]

would've swapped the bedroom and kitchen/living room around to make use of the amazing balcony for the most social area.

[@rushabhmehta9458]

Probably saved money by not doing that - given gas lines and plumbing

[@awutatak4213]

@@rushabhmehta9458 yep so true, would've been really invasive. In my mind would've meant moving the bathroom to the back where the kitchen is now and vice versa; more expensive than what they've done for sure! :)

[@levison7935]

The kitchen/ living area is bigger than the bedroom so if you swapped them, you would’ve needed to move the bathroom too. More costly all around.

[@awutatak4213]

@@levison7935 yep I agree completely see response above :) just my ideal thought.

[@javierpadron5604]

I live in argentina and i know first hand that doing all that work can be very expensive. In our country its impossible to do that type of changes

[@lindylund280]

Beautiful. I could definitely live there. Love everything but black in the bathroom...but that's just me. I'm sure others love that too.

[@Stephy2185]

This is one of my favourite re-designs!! Love how they kept the original elements that made sense in the apartment and the flow is just gorgeous

[@frankscott1708]

Excellent. Best that I've seen in a while. I would hire them.

[@celinanacach5723]

I'm more than happy to see an apartment from my city Buenos Aires! It's beautifully designed and decorated! Congratulations!!

[@shaharitzhaki9864]

I love how they use parts of the previous design and made it all so beautiful!!! It looks like a true home.

[@ellaeadig263]

I think any flaws with this apartment lie with the building design itself. The architects have done a great job with what they had to work with.

[@susanjohn6506]

Beautiful apartment. So much more light brought in by this design.

[@serenity-vh8vx]

This channel is soooo soothing, visual and calm narration. Takes my stress away looking at beautiful spaces created and narrated by calm voiced articulate architect/designers.

[@ninamelsted8702]

Love it! Architecturally and aesthetically.

[@minimalist_romantic]

What a lovely nest! Must be lovely to enjoy morning coffee on the balcony ❤️

[@alejandralojk9145]

Buenos Aires!!!!! Al instante lo reconocí!!

[@betinamanzo25]

Qué bonito lo dejaron, chicos!!!! Me encantó!!!!

[@PabloEmanuel96]

Yaaad my country featured on this channel 😍😍😍😍 Also amazing design

[@Mehenkuuk]

Encantado de ver profesionales argentinos en este canal que amo tanto. Admirable lo que hicieron, los felicito!

[@AnnMarieKing]

Though this is a complete remodel these collaborators managed to maintain the best architectural features and the nostalgic sprit of the space. Hope to see more LATAM spaces on the channel. 😊

[@jdchy6181]

the functionality & aesthetics of this one is extremely pleasing to me

[@geegee_509]

Great arrangement. This home is so peaceful and I love the blurred out windows.

[@mauriciofoffano]

genial!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@vivianokon7256]

Beautifully simple and plenty of functionality. Spare bed is a nice idea but probably have been willing to swap out for a blow up mattress/ more storage space. Windows make brilliant use of the dappled light. Subtle touches like carved handles and reconfigured bathroom are the bonus points. Nice.

[@john3Lee]

What a lovely apartment - lovely interior design - fantastic modernisation...

[@tinekejoldersma]

A very personal space for the sisters. Love the inner garden where the balcony looks out on.

[@maylengriselperuccajover6447]

So proud of my country. Love the design!

[@philipm.6443]

Design can turn small spaces into joyful places. 💛

[@pennynickels5216]

Beautifully written.

[@Amelia_PC]

Never Too Small. The dream home channel for singles around the world! Buenos Aires looks nice.

[@ricardateepe8672]

Beautiful Design! Especially the Pink tiles in the bathroom! 😍

[@Felu-uv3jq]

Well done on the half transparent cupboards!!

[@millybrumwell8998]

Personally I think it creates a messy look, but of course tastes are different.

[@maddscientist3170]

@@millybrumwell8998 : only "messy" if you are unorganized!!! LMFAO

[@juanikpo95]

It's so nice to see an episode from my metro area! Some 50's - 80's Australian apts shown here had some similarities with the housing stock in Bs. As. from that time, and I would've loved to see how they could manage some of that style here. Loved it, will definitely save this vid for the future.

[@jessiejessie661]

how i love the curving inwards drawer handle, so neat! this is a very beautiful space in a bustling city ♥

[@juancruzalvarez2351]

Que grande el principe Martin Garabal, recomendando este canal en últimos cartuchos y ahora aparece su libro en un o de sus videos, leeeeeecheeee

[@markames3688]

Love that kitchen!

[@olafzuberbuehler4867]

It looks like a true home. I love it.

[@elgalgotranquilo]

Beautiful! I love the fact that you don't have move around the furniture to use thr apartment. The only thing seems calls my attention is the tini tiny sink for the dishes.

[@boitumelomel5724]

Again... I speak my apartment into existence 🧘🏽‍♀️. This apartment is a dream❤️

[@SantoSanto]

So happy to see a proyect on the city and neighborhood i grew up!

[@gnolan4281]

With a concrete floor I would likely be shopping for rugs or maybe even save up for flooring. I never would have thought of vertical tiles in the bathroom; what a good idea! Congratulations.

[@sebalezk]

I love it, and what a beautiful city is Buenos Aires

[@tenniswerewolf8095]

Loved this and Argentina is so beautiful.

[@abdelkadernechadi7497]

Superbe, Très bien agencé, cosy et lumineux, j'adore !

[@epatsis]

This kitchen is beautiful!

[@wariouswarious7223]

that neighborhood is the pinnacle of peace

[@helenaglufke4567]

wow this one is literally perfect! i would just have a tv instead of the book shelves there, but that's personal preference

[@ejrx8645]

Those pink tiles are gorgeous 💖

[@aeipee13]

What an amazing design duo. Proportion is the most important thing in design, a painting or object scaled up or down has a dramatic effect. A postcard can become a masterpiece and a toy can become a beautiful sculpture. Play with proportion/relation to other objects and things get even more fun!

[@alisonburgess345]

Super apartment - what a great job they did, improving the place a lot. Enjoyed the tour and description by the architects. Thank you!

[@andrewellis7656]

Love the kitchen - it's so peaceful.

[@roisinkelly1509]

So simple and effective plus practical no fuss

[@andrewellis7656]

Love this whole place - it's perfect!!!

[@luzhou8389]

Congratulations! Good job! Great video as well.

[@addm15]

beautiful, clean design!

[@helioapf1]

good work, that place feels so peaceful

[@mbuck5044]

Beautiful apartment. Great use of space to maximize use!

[@pxl4689]

Very functional design and very liveable!

[@vivthefree]

I really like this one. They didn't completely redesign it and it looks like a lived-in space.

[@graphite2786]

So many inspirational ideas in this one. It has given me many ideas that one day I may use .

[@owenmusic4472]

the accent is so relaxing :)

[@nathalienurse3336]

Such a nice size and beautifully decorated. Just my style and well lit.

[@ArianaGRamirezM]

I live on that street. What a nice feeling to see it on this channel

[@gnolan4281]

It's a lovely street; in the center of activity but quiet and tree lined.

[@roderickagatin3061]

dreaming to have my own apparment like this size

[@_A_T]

Do you think the space is practical when you get married and have a kid?

[@helenaglufke4567]

@@_A_T well they might not want kids, and im pretty sure a space like this is fine for a couple

[@_A_T]

@@helenaglufke4567 don't get me wrong.. I love living in smaller apartment too and getting myself a 450sqft studio (with 2 rooms). Just starting to worry if the space is too small when I get a kid in the future..

[@Lolidropz]

@@_A_T I know what you mean. I feel like there's also big personality differences here, worriers and planners like myself think about this issue a lot (since I also like small spaces but going to have family later if it's possible), but then I know a lot of people who go pretty effortlessly with the flow; changing from one apartment to another when their needs change.

[@HT-pl8du]

@@_A_T for a baby or teen i think its ok. but maybe not for toddlers unless there is something outside really close by

[@AM-nx9uh]

Quedó muy bueno! Felicitaciones

[@waltercunningham4892]

i love how they kept a lot the same but updated it- very sustainable

[@timcarrington5977]

Nice use of space and simple finishes.