I think this is my favorite episode of Never Too Small. This is the composition that I'm looking for. Natural but also colourful. Minimal, but functional and aesthetically pleasing to look at. I will be saving this as an inspiration.
@tonaramon8636 Жыл бұрын
I think is my favourite episode of NTS too!!!
@Common_Sense_fan Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree as a fellow architect. This is function first.
@jeffstumpf9129 Жыл бұрын
This would be my favorite if the architect had an appreciation of art -- like on some of those blank expansions of walls. Because he makes small drawings they are relegated to a narrow wall space in the child's room. Although art can be the design, as an artist I want to see more than blank walls everywhere.
@millaJ Жыл бұрын
Well said and I agree. The warm wood tones on the concrete create such a nice atmosphere.
@Play8125 Жыл бұрын
Same!
@wojciechwilimowski985 Жыл бұрын
It's rare to see a minimalistic apartment that is not boring and repetitive. I'd still hang more paintings though
@curbowman Жыл бұрын
Don't worry: once the kid discovers a crayon, walls will become a very decorated space!
@srdiguzman Жыл бұрын
Great apartment! The small “hidden” pantry on the side is amazing, allowing the kitchen to be fully synced with the living room, and still very handy. It gave me a lot of ideas for my own house!
@geollizzie2459 Жыл бұрын
I’d like it if it didn’t have the oven in there too. I don’t want all my stored food to get too warm every time I turn on the oven.
@eily_b Жыл бұрын
You should never put the oven and the fridge side by side or on top of each other like in that nook. Strange decision imo
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
@@eily_bIt seems to be a safety hazard.
@bodie10984 ай бұрын
@@eily_b Agreed. It was one of the only things that I didn't like.
@dannya3431 Жыл бұрын
I love that every video Never Too Small posts gets lots of "this is the best one yet" comments. They are all so amazing and unique. Really proves that good design is nuanced and so personal
@Pensées_depuis_mon_balcon Жыл бұрын
Fantastic design, one of the best end-to-end designs ever on this channel. The cohesiveness of space, color, and flow is best of class. I know that if I was in Lyon and not Paris, that I would have these two talented architects on my short list for future renovations.
@SweetManaT Жыл бұрын
100% agree. The design is top notch. It’s simplistic, useful, and clean, while also maintaining a warm homey feeling. Loved this apartment.
@crowleysplants Жыл бұрын
I think this is the first time I saw bare indoors concrete walls and actually liked it, it looks beautiful.
@lutamaki8054 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing families with kids actually living in these small places!
@lomalinke5042 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can do it any better. Huge amounts of storage, a super clever layout, and as tasteful as you’d expect it from a French couple 😊. This is just perfect.
@theresabu30003 ай бұрын
Yes - and also pretty affordable I think - while looking luxurious. The oak wood paired with soft colors - like the rust red, seafoam green work really great. And it's an apartment for 3 people, with a living room that feels open. And still has so much storage - the floor can take all missallounios stuff. ❤
@annefiftythree Жыл бұрын
“to align the doors with the windows”… so well thought!
@eloisedricotdagneau3712 Жыл бұрын
I never thought about doors being aligned with windows. Smart. I like your discrete kitchen and the projector idea!
@conniebruckner8190 Жыл бұрын
It is a great example of adapting a place to meet one's needs, in this case minimalism with storage space. A pleasant calm vibe throughout. Bravo!
@TamaraJoy7 Жыл бұрын
There’s something very special and calming about this place. I loved it all! I think all the clever built in storage and the one colour in the hallway is absolutely fantastic. The bright, open, simple living, dining and kitchen area is so well planned and so practical. The hidden pantry and fridge nook is very clever too. It’s pretty much perfection.
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
Stuffing the fridge and oven in the pantry is not perfection--it's a safety hazard. The color they painted those storage cabinets/closets is ugly.
@AM09286 Жыл бұрын
Im in love with this place. It’s so nice to see a family living in a small space too!
@gulsahcetin1867 Жыл бұрын
What a cute baby 🥰 ❤ I love the little pantry area in the kitchen and the scenery from the balcony.
@jennycampbell5236 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this apartment especially the exposed foundation wall. Marvellous concept. The area that this couple live in is also beautiful. The fact that an old apartment can be redesigned to bring it into the present is an excellent premise for living in this world today.
@claudiuswalter7011 ай бұрын
The highlight of this video is to see a child with the couple..........lovely!
@pauz68648 ай бұрын
Is really clever how you keep the natural material of the apartment it provides an unique feeling and a personality to it, also the amount of storages is impressive, but my favorite part is the living room, is completely lovely how the light covers all that atmosphere.
@YvonneOldfield2 ай бұрын
Simple clean lines...love the concrete...i have been informed that concrete is warm in winter and cool in summer when used inside homes. Whether true or not i love it ❤
@parshaupt6672 Жыл бұрын
Amazing colour palette throughout the apartment. Well done!
@katharina1788 Жыл бұрын
Stunning apartment. Beautifully done. Beautiful AND functional. Love the esthetics! Placing of doors so that the light goes through is awesome. This apartment benefits a lot by the windows on both sides and the balcony with the stunning view. I'm in love with this apartment. I would move in immediately! ❤
@thebowmac11 ай бұрын
The radiator cabinets are so beautiful and I love the purposeful use of color and texture. One of my favorites.
@magdalenakowalska2724 Жыл бұрын
This one is the best. Colors, furniture, everything is just perfect. I could live in that kind of place❤❤❤ all best !
@frankdeleon8836 Жыл бұрын
One of the architects says towards the end of the episode that he's always looking for harmony and wellbeing, reduce ecological footprint and through that focus, turning heritage into something new. And that sums up this wonderful apartment really well. It is very clever, yet so unassuming. Colorful yet minimalist. Relaxed yet meticulously planned. Full of personality but very harmonious. I'm floored with all that they were able to accomplish. Just fantastic!!! Chapeau!!
@guinevereshort3811 Жыл бұрын
Love this. Love the exposed concrete, the polished concrete, the abundance of floor-to-ceiling cupboards and the LED light in the kitchen.
@lucky2516 Жыл бұрын
This is just perfect and I'm so happy for you! I live in roughly same sized flat, no balcony, and can only dream of such renovation 😅
@tchilds1077 Жыл бұрын
This is so smart….but I couldn’t live with that corridor colour….for me. Great job!
@nouraal609810 ай бұрын
I think this is one of my favourites, it's clean and simple but feels cozy and has lots of clever features like the doors and lots of storage space that is not even visible at first glance.
@martynsylvester5102 Жыл бұрын
Really love this one, the low unit theme is wonderfully simple and clever.
@gulcangulcan3385 Жыл бұрын
I do fell in love with your picturesque balcony view!
@shrijitmazumdar8156 Жыл бұрын
Design of the apartment is nice,,lyon is also a beautiful place to live ,,my son stays there,,
@MsGnor Жыл бұрын
Beautiful home Maxime & Mary! And omg Baby Alma is an adorable cutie 🥰❤
@lowwastehighmelanin Жыл бұрын
This is gives me some good ideas for the flay my wife and I own in Austria. We have to renovate it. There are some strange walls but I like how warm and inviting this home is.
@AllPhillyinATX Жыл бұрын
The white fixtures are stunning. Such a calm relaxing space with an incredible unexpected view. Well done.
@louiscy Жыл бұрын
The kitchen and the pantry is the best design I ever seen😍😍😍😍😍😍
@ChewFingers7 ай бұрын
The adjoining cabistou was a super smart idea! A lot of these pretty kitchens lacks practicality in favour of design. This one doesn't need to compromise, as the cabistou hides away all the practicality, while still maintaining good accessibility, and the kitchen gets to have its minimalistic purity. The choice to have it be painted the same colour as the hallway sustains a subtle continuity for the eye. That's amazing design. I would have also wanted to integrate a freezer, though. The choice to open up the kitchen and living room was also clever, it really doesn't feel like a very compact space at all, and easily fits a large dinner table. Apart from this I overall appreciate the "just enough" philosophy of the bedroom. There's just enough room to get around the bed, and it's very pleasing to look at. The exposed walls are cool features, and them, together with the cabinets, create a calming continuity throughout the apartment. The bathroom has a clean design, but I feel that a separate toilet was unnecessary, especially since you still need to enter the bathroom door first to enter it.
@sweetiepie1372 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Such a light, calm space.
@junehulton9776 Жыл бұрын
Style, design, material.... everything absolutely amazing.....I could live there.....Its just what needed ....no fuss ...no mess ...great space .😊
@madisonbusch-andersen5711 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I love Lyon. Beautiful apartment and family
@bashagreis5018 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant all round in terms of design. I'm a blue-tone person myself so the corridor's red paint is not a natural attraction but perhaps offsets the concrete brut (which looks great). Great solutions all round! Excellent!!
@karynbritain4538 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful light and airy design... I love the feature walls, concealed doors and utility area... And that view is just breathtaking! 💖
@karenharvey2549 Жыл бұрын
I like the simple practical design, but those concrete walls are an eyesore.
@lanceklein2746 Жыл бұрын
Nice “wipe” effect showing the open cabinet doors. Keep up the good work!
@laverite1050 Жыл бұрын
I hope to see more from Maxime and Mary - they are brilliant and the best designers.
@nevertoosmall Жыл бұрын
We do to!
@FaveWasteOfTime Жыл бұрын
Love this home. It has so much hidden storage, does not feel at all cluttered and the colours are warm and harmonious.
@mariojandrokovic33 Жыл бұрын
Great way how concrete is used in interior design - so much better than most of concrete purist aestheticism. Very fine & witty way to create atmosphere by preserving the spirit and story of a building
@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын
I like the new layout, and the cleverly hidden doors, rooms. Not a fan of the paint choices, but do like the overall design.
@myfluffydandelion Жыл бұрын
6:08 omg the baby is so cute 😭😭😭 Bonjour baby angel🍼👼🏻
@gladysgreen2 Жыл бұрын
So very inspiring, with a super cute baby too!
@smokypoo Жыл бұрын
Oouh très sympa. Vu de l'extérieur the building looks like many you find in France but the inside is just so well optimized. J'adore 💖
@Sisteryoda1440 Жыл бұрын
It’s such a calm, serene environment. My favorite is the foundation wall - it looks like a piece of art! Thank you for the lovely tour.
@davidowen2396 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful clean lines, natural surfaces and celebrating the strength of post-war reconstruction architecture. My reservation is having a kitchen along one wall in terms of functionality and engagement with the spiritual aspects of food preparation (if that makes sense?). A really great couple with a fantastic apartment in a wonderful position!
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
No, it doesn't make sense to me.
@createandbuildcorporation Жыл бұрын
I love the harmonious brightness with family members, spacial philosophy and simplicity in the room filled with their own air. :)
@gesarenyandusi5517 Жыл бұрын
I love this space, minimalist but still accounts for storage and the colours are stunning and the plaster walls as a feature are beautiful. And I looove the pocket doors!!!
@mariamartahortal793310 ай бұрын
❤❤❤q buenoooo.....de mis favoritos.....l habitacion del bebe❤❤❤❤simple....glamour......super bonito 🎉🎉🎉
@shamibudu Жыл бұрын
what a unique space. love the complex
@endorchild6086 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see homes of a different type of family, such as homes with older kids or homes of older/retired couples, or even homes of roomates/friends/siblings...if there are any that would fit into the channel's principles :))
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
What do you mean, "fit into their principles"?
@marie-helenepigis2495 Жыл бұрын
Very smart details like the way the door open in the room… so clever! 🤩
@IsSheRG710 Жыл бұрын
Calming and a great balance of minimalism and thoughtful design. Lots of custom built ins which is my key takeaway here
@ald4425 Жыл бұрын
Lovely apartment. Amazing views too! Well done.
@Eunegin23 Жыл бұрын
Looks way bigger than it is - and very familiar Berlinish - and a great view! We have the same 1950s/60s buildings which replaced destroyed older houses. The main issue with those now is the poor building quality (had to be fast and cheap); plumbing and insolation. I would have liked to learn about soundproofing this apartment. Unfortunately you can hear your neighbors cough or even their cell phone vibrate. A friend of mine soundproofed his bedroom which was facing his neighbors living room. You loose 10 cm of space which makes a difference in smaller places but it's worth it.
@dabidramen Жыл бұрын
This episode is super inspiring. Love hearing the architects talk about using IKEA cabinets for all their low built-ins. Anyone know what IKEA product(s) they’re using to get such an elevated look? These look as great as ReformCPH’s cabinets.
@rajeshvadher8359 Жыл бұрын
Great design 👌 Nice work 👌 Good colour combination 👌
@teemadarif8243 Жыл бұрын
yeah , im loving the layout design >>>
@a.l.a.7847 Жыл бұрын
Lovely! So streamlined and yet comfortable and welcoming. Love all the built-ins and all the plants.
@Tigerlady248 Жыл бұрын
Honestly this is really well designed--it makes perfect use of the space given and while I would change a paint color or two, I think this is a testament to the architect skill. Kudos.
@meredithcurtisgoode3850 Жыл бұрын
I really like the side pantry. When I first saw this kitchen, I was like, no way. But this makes a lot of sense for the space.
@attilaforintos1941 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Love the functionality of this minimalistic design. Could someone tell me which IKEA cabinetry was used to hide the radiator and make more space? Also don't you think the wood'd absorb too much heat? Thanks!
@leinadresiak Жыл бұрын
I assume that it is a "METOD wall cabinet frame". The sideboard is not very deep (according to the pictures on the architect's website).
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
It appears to me that having the radiator enclosed like that would be a safety hazard when in use.
@keithronson2624 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb! Perfection! The thought process of ensuring natural light is utilised. The minimalist approach is perfect for the space. The concrete elements are key to the feel. This property is definitely in my Top 5 on the channel. Thank You again for sharing and inspiring content.
@msthing Жыл бұрын
Only architects think cement is comforting :D Just imagine leaning back on it while sitting on the bed, brr!
@susanaaragorn86067 ай бұрын
Yeah! That is the only thing I disliked from this apart. And the emtpy walls. Wondeful view!
@easternbrown Жыл бұрын
The cameo by the third presenter at 5:55 made the video for me. Never too small 🧸
@stuartsutherland7664 Жыл бұрын
Nice home. Small but uncluttered. I particularly like the way they've avoided fitting wall cupboards to increase the feeling of a bigger space.
@Hackaprende Жыл бұрын
I prefer this kind of episodes where the house is used for living on it, not as an Airbnb, because when used for living it's more functional and made for "real life", I can apply the ideas for my own house.
@bucketofbarnacles Жыл бұрын
A lovely layout and design with a wonderful feel to it.
@evelynsaungikar3553 Жыл бұрын
Looks great, and the storage ideas are very clever. I’d be interested to see what happens when the baby is a bit older and running around, and needing more and bigger toys.
@sevenwatson5854 Жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous apartment. I think it's so beautiful. I'm not keen on the grey texture but it goes well. One of the best apartments with a fantastic view ❤
@thomasrutter824 Жыл бұрын
beautifully done
@tobewiser1629 Жыл бұрын
Best, brilliant, bright, bold, bountiful, breezy, breakthrough, beaming, boutique, brainchild design. This architect will go far--thank you NTS for featuring such ingenious imaginative design-couple.
@florenceaubry3418 Жыл бұрын
I love the sleek design and the colour palette. One of my absolute favourite episode. Congratulations to Maxime and Mary.
@peterabel10578 ай бұрын
I Love it, especially these cabinets they used in the living room, kitchen and bedroom. Only Thing I'm wondering is if hiding the radiators (I Like that, they are an eyesore for me as well) would hinder their heating output in the apartment?
@LittleRedRidingMoan Жыл бұрын
What an amazing apartment! This is one of those projects where I would love to have an estimate on what the budget was to realize this kind of transformation. Any chance NTS might include this kind of information for future videos?
@manuelacaravane Жыл бұрын
No chance. I tried twice to answer and tell you where you can find the budget. NTS has deleted both answers 🙈, sorry.
@curbowman Жыл бұрын
I think NTS avoids talking about costs because that varies a lot from one country to another (and even within one country).
@serenakoleno9338 Жыл бұрын
That view is priceless. Easy to price out ikea cabinets.
@michelleobrien6996 Жыл бұрын
I don't like concrete, but I LOVE the look of the exposed concrete walls. Beautiful. 😅
@markusbg8 Жыл бұрын
Fanatistic! Beautiful and functional
@maritsaappollis7966 Жыл бұрын
This place is wonderful!! It is minimal without being cold. I love the colour of the hallway and the addition of the pantry is genius! Good job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
It's sterile.
@AndreaC11111 Жыл бұрын
I love the living/kitchen area and the bedroom ❤
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
Well, that's basically the entire apartment.
@marialaurasantamaria8109 Жыл бұрын
This design is amazing . Congrats for such a beautiful house , it’s perfect in every way , minimalistic but functional. Love it !
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
Not perfect at all
@melindadouglas1673 Жыл бұрын
You said the goal of your design was to have a minimalist, harmonic apartment and I say you’ve accomplished it! This is gorgeous and very functional for your family and I love all the design choices. What I wouldn’t give for the view from your balcony! Well done!
@wegrzynbruce Жыл бұрын
lovely apartment. very well thought out. just for once though, i'd love someone to break from the never too small script at the end and say they're not too keen on reusing old spaces and would rather knock them down
@rafiemohammad4534 Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best NTS episodes! I really love how they use low-height furniture which creates visually larger space on eye level I still think that the kitchen sink deserves a backsplash, especially with the wall being exposed. The wall decor in 6:48 is also too thick so the storage door can't be opened fully Yes, the design is just THAT good that even smallest details like that are able to catches my attention 😅
@aricbuckholt293 Жыл бұрын
Good design. To me, I think the sweet spot for size seems to be the 55-60 sqm place. While there are a lot of great smaller spaces, a size like this, with his layout, just "hits" well.
@friturner Жыл бұрын
The idea of having every door in front of a window to let the light in is just brilliant
@Bubbles-od2tv Жыл бұрын
Yes, I learned something today.
@doohowon4672 Жыл бұрын
This is an architect's dream kind of an apartment. I am astonished.. Beautiful, thoughtful, practical and soulful.
@AngeliqueFelice Жыл бұрын
I'm curious to learn more about that pocket system she mentioned for the bedroom door!
@1812over Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. The only puzzle is the lack of a small washbasin in the separate toilet.
@AGFe19 Жыл бұрын
Absolute favorite episode. I’m an architect myself and found so much inspiration from this small space. From the layout to the materials, flawless.
@Rod-bp8ow Жыл бұрын
The Purpose of the design is to be efficient in the details as well as for long term use. It was well incorporated. Congratulations, Mr.Architect.
@arijeanz Жыл бұрын
this is one of the few apartments on the channel that truly, truly has no compromises that i can think of.
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
It has a glaring safety hazard: the oven being in the smalI pantry.
@cpav9062 Жыл бұрын
I definitely love it, that's definitely an house I would love to live in. Just wondering if those hidden radiators work properly though.
@leonore3349 Жыл бұрын
It makes no sense to me to hide a radiator inside a closet.
@l.a.3479 Жыл бұрын
It seems to me that if the radiators do work, they're a safety hazard being enclosed in a cabinet like that.
@sandrine354210 ай бұрын
Vraiment ingénieux, fonctionnel et design🤍🤍🤍
@TheHiawatha Жыл бұрын
Perfect! Colour, comfort, storage and very sleek.
@stuffevento Жыл бұрын
Loved the corridor in one color from floor to ceiling!