NEVER TOO SMALL: Light Filled Scandi Style Apartment, Paris 37sqm/398sqft

[@nevertoosmall]

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[@luisvalladares3515]

love it!

[@BrianThrives]

Subtitles need to be checked. Some really obvious things are incorrect (e.g. "electric box" is not "electric books").

[@m.gorssa]

This apartment really feels more like a house, really. The terrace gives the impression of a natural extension, almost as if you are just stepping out into the cottage garden.

[@Khigha87]

Please show us what the apartments look like at night to also showcase the lighting choices! 😁😊🤔. Most of us spend daylight hours away from our homes.

[@jaycarver4886]

Excellent point. I believe that lighting is the most important thing that influences how a place feels. Unfortunately, it's usually an afterthought and isn't budgeted for adequately.

[@jiba6327]

It is a good idea! I agree it!

[@bearchow1723]

What about those who live in these homes though? Just to satiate other people’s curiosities, they will get inconvenienced at night. Perhaps the reason why we get to see some of them is because they or their neighbors are away during the day. It doesn’t seem thoughtful.

[@IamnotJokic]

What an odd request..

[@eloisedricotdagneau3712]

Good point!

[@TorontoJon]

Here is yet another impressive small space where the architect made full use of a light and airy colour palette as well as ingenious ways to maximize storage while keeping that impressive terrace space to make this 398 sqft Parisian apartment feel like an 800 sqft apartment. Bravo! :)

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I love all the built-ins stops you from over buying furnitures❤ Its hard to find good contractors these days.

[@shabihashimu3092]

this apartment is what i am dreaming of living my entire life!! I love every apartment which has big balcony or terrace like this!

[@michelestapleton]

One of my favorite living rooms. Plenty of comfy seating.

[@jennycampbell5236]

I really love this apartment. So spacious and light. Lots of storage. The fact that this building was redesigned for today’s living appeals to me. In Australia too many old homes apartments are being demolished. Maybe governments around the world should offer incentives for home buyers / owners to engage an architect to redesign existing properties if they are structurally sound. That is just my thinking alone. Demolishing buildings is such a waste of resources.

[@misst.e.a.187]

Except for that tight bedroom. You could squeeze a mouse around the sides.

[@jennycampbell5236]

⁠Yes I do often wonder how the bed linen is changed in alcove beds.

[@MTMF.london]

A lot of old buildings are badly built and poorly insulated with little thought of sustainability. Unless they are of historical importance, sometimes it is better to tear down and bulid from scratch using better materials and superiour technology.

[@louise2209]

@@MTMF.london Some buildings yes, but many are also built to last and with proper care and maintenance, they stand the test of time. There are many stories (in the U.K.) of contractors cutting corners and new buildings are pretty much unliveable within a decade. That is not sustainable nor a good use of resources.

[@MTMF.london]

@@louise2209 Many buildings can last for a long time with proper care but a lot of them are not fit for modern lives or purposes. It's no good if they are there as museum pieces with very little use for a large sector of the population. Stories of rogue developers and contractors putting up shoddily-built housing is not just a thing in UK only - every country has them.

[@philiq18]

I'd love a terrace that size in the city. There's so much potential to make it an extension of the indoors. Beautiful home. The wood finishes makes it feel very lived-in and homely. Every space is the right amount of everything.

[@anut7998]

Alvar Aalto was a Finnish not Danish architect.

[@MoutinhoNuno]

Was coming here to write this. Weird that she‘s an architect and doesn't know Aalto is Finnish?

[@Gulliotta85]

Yeah, my eyes when I watched this 😳

[@aggiehjorth]

To be fair, I think she might have meant that she liked danish architects, alvar aalto and american mid century architects.

[@MartyMart134]

@@aggiehjorth She said 'I love the works of Danish architect Alvar Aalto', no plural and she speaks good English. I think she got her Nordic countries mixed up, but this is a pretty bad faux pas for an architect channel!!!!

[@MartyMart134]

Just re-watched, you may be correct, I did hear an s on the second listen

[@Swagg3r3d]

The original two terrace design essentially had more space outside than inside? Excellent job from the architect on this small space. The built-in couch appears to be such an excellent way to build in storage and comfort. Those nooks by the pillar look so cozy.

[@WolfgangPBaum]

The architect did not raise sustainability as a motivation for small spaces specifically, but this is what interests me most when watch NTS videos. Therefore, the use of Okume wood from West Africa, which not only travels thousands of kilometers to Paris, but is also considered vulnerable by IUCN, stands out negatively. The apartment is beautiful, but I am sure it would be equally nice with a more sustainable European hardwood.

[@iuliadel]

good point

[@vitornogueira8025]

My thoughts exactly

[@AgentAO7]

There’s no such thing as sustainability. Even so-called sustainable materials have gone thru different processes which damage the environment in one way or the other.. You really think a simple use of local European wood in a tiny apartment will save the world? 😅 Sustainability is just branding/marketing like labeling foods as Organic. It’s just less evil. But still evil.. 😂

[@Coromi1]

I disagree. European wood looks different - this one is very nice. The furniture is veneered, so little Okume wood needs to be used. It is probably shipped. And it can last long. The impact on the environment is tiny in comparison to buying liquified fracking gas from the US instead of buying gas from Russia. Or compared to any wars, or just armament. We should put our focus on the things that really matter, not on some veneer in a tiny appartment or slices of sausage on a workers sandwich.

[@wongilank]

@@Coromi1 ah, you're right. putting a tiny meter of African elephant horn as decoration won't hurt either

[@user-qv3zl7zk5p]

I love the design of the space. It feels a lot bigger than it is, yet very cozy. The big terrace is such a plus! I’d love to live in this one.

[@legoqueen2445]

Light, airy, functional and beautiful! It looks sparse for such a tiny space! Amazing!

[@emilie.b7020]

What a view on Sacré Coeur!! Absolutely stunning with this terrace! I particularly enjoy watching the episods made in Paris, because I love this city and hearing the French accents of the architects! I liked that the apartment has the same African Okume wood all over the place! I am absolutely inspired by Never Too Small content! Always a big fan of your work!

[@karenstanislaw8912]

There is dynamism here, for sure, and the addition or impact of that gracious terrace - gives even more flow, soul. The present apartment is both stark (the bright white on many surfaces and walls), but is as well - soft, organic in feel with all the wooden surfaces and detail. Think this place ,overall ,is handsome, and quite frankly - lucky .

[@MTMF.london]

Brilliantly designed space with a very modern and stylish look. The colour and grain of the wood make it very warm and inviting.

[@marig9236]

I love all the natural light coming into this space. Heavenly

[@davecahyo]

Very effective use of a small space. I love how the white sofa become the background canvas for the colorful pillows

[@Khigha87]

I loved the couch very well designed and the little blue tiles in the bathroom. The terrace is awesome, I'm glad it was kept. I need to access my bed from the side 😅🤣, but an awesome place other than that!

[@jaycarver4886]

I don't like those boxed in beds either. You can throw your back out trying to change the sheets.

[@conniebruckner8190]

@@jaycarver4886 Exactly! That bed is made for very nimble people.

[@PostImperfect]

​@@jaycarver4886changing the sheets is exactly what I considered too

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

U need to have space to squat when changing bedsheets, simply bending and exerting is how you get a bad back as you ages.😉

[@misst.e.a.187]

The bedroom space is much too tight and not properly thought out. Otherwise, the rest of the apt is lovely. Some window dressing for the terrace doors would be appropriate, imo

[@peterwhitey4992]

Lovely apartment. Here in Copenhagen, that would be considered at least a standard sizes apartment. Also here, the sqm count of apartments always include the balcony, part of the common areas, such as the stairway and it's measured to the outside of the walls (or middle it's a wall between apartments). So when an apartment is listed as 40 sqm here, the actual floor space is more likely around 30 sqm.

[@miyayume_eclectic_dream]

Love how much light it has. And the sofa

[@annepoitrineau5650]

amazed at how much is squeezed into that space, without feeling cramped in anyway.

[@Janine6564]

Beautiful space that seems so very spacious. I love the patio space. The choice of natural wood is the best part. ❤

[@lordking-kl5dl]

They make good use of the space, they are very correct with the decisions regarding the fact that it is a small space

[@melissamartinez8509]

Beautifully designed Scandi-style apartment that makes incredible use of light and space. Despite its size, the apartment feels open and airy, showcasing how effective minimalist design can be in a small footprint

[@elizabethatkins2519]

I think this is my favourite apartment I’ve seen on the never too small channel. Absolutely fab 👏

[@dianawalker5946]

You beat me too it, I totally agree ❤

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

A light and warm space like this can contribute to you inner peace. 🥰

[@erinmiddleton9522]

I love all the offset angles of the space. it seems more spacious because you can't see everything at once.

[@mart.miljan]

Everything here is just so well felt and thought through. Space feels like harmony.

[@extrememinimalistparent]

i love the sofa idea! that would work so well in my home!!!

[@4lexeiTM]

Very light, very airy ... super livable, so beautiful! 😍😍😍

[@palmtree-e2l]

Beautiful. Love the flow and cool and warm colour scheme.

[@conniebruckner8190]

It looks way larger than the given 37 sqm. Good job! It does look difficult to make the bed, and I hope they have good airing vent so that bathroom humidity doesn't affect their wardrobe nor the wood used for these. Is there a way to close/ curtain off the kitchen to bedroom window at times when privacy is wanted?

[@lorettatayor5840]

really, that's what i was thinking. don't want to get your groove on and someone watching through the window!

[@RealConstructor]

I think without the bedroom the apartment is 37sqm, the bedroom is in a covered terrace and doesn’t count as sqm for a house maybe?

[@charlie1567]

The architect mentioned that they deliberately chose to keep the window between the bedroom and kitchen but then mentioned that they added shelves so „ items can be put on for privacy“ well why then keep a window in the first place? Just make a nice kitchen cupboard out of that internal window and close it up,

[@solidstate9451]

@@charlie1567 Or use frosted glass. Light travels but is dispersed so you can't put a picture together.

[@anu8139]

​@@RealConstructorFor me it actually does look like a 37m2 flat. It is very easy to mesure the m2 with laser nowdays. As in this appartement there are several built in wardrobes, so it is normally not included in the calculation. And the architecte has done an amazing job.

[@gus473]

Based on the last couple episodes (the ads), it appears Colin is at home anywhere in this world! Really at home! 😅 Nice!

[@agiejones7651]

I love this space, my tiny house is exactly 37m2 so lovely to see a different solution. It's very elegant and practical

[@martinkasemsan9099]

What a beautiful space. I love how neutral and serene it seems.

[@dariavuistiner1103]

Cet appartement est vraiment incroyable, on dirait qu’il est beaucoup plus grand! Magique les détails ❤

[@elspethfougere9683]

How beautiful. Its so considered. Im inspired, the way a full bath has been fitted, thw dining room around a pillar, the couch around the old fireplace. These obstacles can be really difficult without a good designer, its great to see the relaxed feel possible without cramming everything in an awkward way.

[@tebec3624]

I especially ove the sofa and outdoor space! Once again, a wise and impressive renovation. Beautiful, comfortable and functional.

[@jeanong7694]

Great use of space. Airy and bright. I love the dinette set. Nice to enjoy a proper dinner even if alone. Most tiny place don’t have this. It can’t be comfortable eating on the kitchen countertop or the sofa.

[@insertyourquarters]

A unusual but interesting space. That terrace is fab.

[@SiliaAspa]

excellent!!!!! French really know how to design!!! amazing job

[@yuukihoffner8433]

A VERY beautiful apartment designed by an excellent architect. Thank you! To live like that in the center of Paris is a dream come true. 😊

[@nilscelrau]

such a beautiful apartment! but I don't understand the choice of artificial plastic grass on the terrace... that kind of flooring shouldn't exist, or even take into consideration when are so many other alternatives for an exterior space

[@MTMF.london]

It's a personal choice. It gives the impression of grass without the bother of upkeep or pests/insects.

[@bellareid3488]

It's easy to keep, relatively easy to install and not overly expensive depending on the size needed. Other options are much more expensive. Maybe budget isn't a concern for you unlike the rest of us What's the problem with it "existing" Jesus, calm down

[@felimuller909]

0:40 Alvar Aalto was from FINLAND, not Denmark!

[@steffandall5785]

Love it… so Denmark is so famous for their design and architecture so that other countries architects automatically becomes danish… that’s just good branding

[@beataeinarsen4446]

Nettopp !!!

[@katbar6066]

Amazing use of a tiny space. What a luxury to have the beautiful terrace as an extension of the living room.

[@elisekhoury7718]

Love the light and colors in this apartment!

[@Mariangeles-vh3rt]

Maravilloso!!! El aprovechamiento del espacio, el almacenaje, los colores cálidos... Y la terraza!!! Así, si viviría en París !!!❤

[@livezurichlovekarin7089]

It looks so much bigger as it is! Perfect!

[@pdx_fashionista]

I love everything about this apartment. The mcm touches, the neighborhood and the green terrace.

[@leonardogarrido]

Beautiful apt but the LG stand by me is what I need in my life. Manifesting!

[@Harry-fk5of]

Love the wooden cabinetry, very beautiful to look at without making the space feel cramped.

[@brianparent4882]

Love it so much. Sleeping nooks are my favorite.

[@SusanBradley-nx3hq]

Beautiful apartment and ingenious use of space and materials.

[@jackieclark817]

The layout and use of space really hides the fact that this is only 368 SF. Well done!❤️

[@Jacur1980]

Fantastic! The color palette is beautiful. I love how those wooden pieces "pop". 🔥🔥🔥

[@melindadouglas1673]

This is a gorgeous, well designed, very livable apartment! I love all of the design choices. Everything is calm and easy to live with. I LOVE the terrace with outdoor dining and all the natural light in the main living space! The only change I would make if this was my home is to separate the bath from the bedroom and have more space for the bed. I understand the client wanted a full tub but to save precious space I would have a shower, smaller sink and toilet together. I’ve been to Paris and the location is perfect!

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

fabulous design - love the white contrasted with the wood and the curves are luscious. I would happily live here.

[@catarinasilva3537]

The music on this video ☺️ The apartment is stunning, the balcony is amazing!! I would live here with my family easily But imagine the price of this one 🥵 right in the centre

[@michelfortier9563]

Well done! Shows how you can make a small place liveable.

[@samiaafra7330]

Love all of the light and the white sectional

[@faragraf9380]

that balkony makes it more huge. the kitchen window is great idea, makes space.

[@9481xyz]

There's no way this apartment is 37 sqm... I live in a 33 sqm apartment and it would be impossible to fit everything they fit in this apartment. I understand the open floor plan might give an illusion of space but it still looks impossible to me for this apartment to be only 37 sqm. And I've come across this issue on lots of never too small videos, the measurements seem very off, and I don't know whether it's because they want to give the impression that the space is small or because they didn't actually correctly measured the space.

[@Ema-ew5bw]

I think the apartment was 37 sqm before its extension. Now, after the arrangement of the bedroom, I think it has 55 - 60 square meters, as it can be seen on the diagram.

[@captainsayang]

@@Ema-ew5bw in that case, it is very misleading. I agree with @9481xyz

[@Ema-ew5bw]

@@captainsayang I say this because I lived in a 30 square meter apartment and then I lived in a 55 square meter apartment. The initial scheme had 37 square meters + 2 terraces.

[@QuatoMarino]

I don't think so either

[@dianebaker5243]

Beautiful styled apartment throughout ❤

[@juliecaron7569]

Beautifully done AND comfortable. Wow!

[@mypointofview1111]

This is by far the nicest Parisian apartment I've seen. I even like the use of artificial grass. Its unrealistic to expect grass to grow on a balcony so it gives a nice appearance

[@fluffer4049]

Best redesign I’ve seen. Love it!

[@Fingolfin1970]

Magnificent Small Space.

[@deecunningham9719]

very strong design elements. I love the en suite bathroom/bedroom.

[@knycxjourneying]

A modern and realistic design with some smart elements to bring in light and comfort. Would love to live there 😊

[@socialweedia]

very organic feel from the astroturf

[@tdb7992]

I find it interesting noting the differences in taste between the places in Australia and in the rest of the world. The Australians tend to like bold colours and natural materials, whilst being somewhat understated. Other countries seem to like a lot of white (but with a few bold accent colours). I think the Australian spaces are more "moody". I am not an expert though so maybe I am wrong :)

[@feebleweevil]

An interesting point! Australian sunlight can be really harsh, so I think sometimes we want our homes to be a retreat from that brightness (whereas other parts of the world might want their home to be a retreat from grey weather).

[@justinistanbul]

Best flat ! Descent size, lot of storage, lot of light and beautiful colors ✨️

[@nevoafado2023]

Great apartment! Also the background music! Is a traditional catalan song!

[@VenusRadha]

Great apartment in a fabulous location! So lucky!!!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Love the design and materials used. Converting one of the terraces into a bedroom was a smart choice. No real need for two terraces. Because of the narrowness in the bedroom I'm not sure that anything could be done about this, but I've never liked when one has to crawl in and out of bed rather than stand up. Especially awkward if there are two of you. But again, not sure that anything could've been done to address it as the space was quite narrow.

[@katie.r.vannuys]

Such clever design! Love the bathroom tiles and layout.

[@glitzerfisch8565]

it is absolutely breath-taking! Thank you so much for sharing! Regards from Düsseldorf.💚

[@longloismariam7767]

Excellent design, well thought and organized ! 👏 bravo !

[@citizenearth71]

Très joliment réalisé !

[@Dinki-Di]

As someone who lived through the 70s it was never like this. Far too tasteful. I dare someone to bring back the huge swirling orange and purple patterns, sunken conversation pits in tasteful teal… and the shag pile.

[@Yabadab]

In addition to the Danish architect Alvar Aalto, I also admire the works of the German architect Le Corbusier!

[@GuyD4967]

...and the Australian architect Frank Lloyd Wright?! Good amusing comment Yabadab as most architects know Alvar Aalto was Finnish and Le Corbusier was Swiss/French..

[@adelheidvoilill5163]

@@GuyD4967 In the video the woman says that Aalto was Danish. Which of course he was not.

[@mm49439]

Alvar Aalto is FINNISH. ;)

[@GeraldWeinand]

Finnish not Danish. Eero Saarinen's father Eliel was from Finland too. Check them out.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

@@GuyD4967 most architects definitely do not know that, and donàt care, besides not even knowing him, where he is from

[@christineperkins8582]

Love the wallpaper v.nice 60s apartment updated beautifully 🫶🫶

[@whitemoon3317]

What a beautiful sunlight

[@FrankdTankytchannel]

I love this architect!

[@tpar83]

such a great idea for the living room

[@sikachukuning2473]

Impressive space! Love it

[@mesovogue]

This is gorgeous

[@mybrainisuseful]

Oh I love this one! I love them all but this one with the light and the terrace is immaculate. Amazing work! 🤍

[@jiba6327]

Well done! I like it! Congratulations!

[@Xaelle39]

Magnifique !!! J'adore l'ambiance

[@GuiAntonioli]

37sqm? You made a miracle here, nice job!

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your effort and hard work. Keep it up as always.

[@HiKasandra]

I love the wide sofa. ❤😊

[@annakozoriz]

Love your work! Bravo!

[@TenTenJ]

What a gem. 💚

[@anterokivikoski363]

Yeah thats really strange thing coming from an architects mouth. Alvar Aalto is A Finnish architect. And the movement started 1930 -

[@MoutinhoNuno]

😅....I know right!... bit embarrassing.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

a history lesson they maybe had like any other, forgot like elementary school history about romans or whatever shakespeare was about and told in high school... People dont have to be remembered, there are thousands and milllions more important people to every archotect than knowing where that guy is from, or even that he exists.

[@taimi574]

Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer.

[@Bertillebordja]

Shame on me ! Thaks for the reminder !

[@robertnortan87]

Un appartement à son image, beau et lumineux 🤩👍