NEVER TOO SMALL: Light Filled Heritage Paris Apartment, 40sqm/430sqft

[@donnaaltena761]

I don't like the toilet so close to the kitchen but love love love everything else in this design.

[@apurvagautam3605]

yes laundry and toilet can be switched .... rest the design is superb

[@creamlass]

Why would you not want to converse with your partner who is sauteeing your veggies while you drop a deuce? Sounds like heaven

[@apurvagautam3605]

@@creamlass hahahaaaaaa

[@gigiatlas2364]

​@@apurvagautam3605 except you really can't switch them, the piping system is obviously completely different

[@Joliefleur252]

@@apurvagautam3605well, you can’t because you have to connect your toilet with the general evacuating of « dirty water » (as we say in France ) of the rest of the building.

[@justaghorl]

he's right, that gorgeous bathroom was quite a reveal and looks hella luxurious, like you're on a vacation. brava!

[@pwp8737]

are you from NorCal? (hella)

[@phyliciayeo4976]

One of the best designed homes I've seen on this channel! The bathroom was very nicely done given the challenging tight space, really loved the tile selection.

[@waggermama]

And the bench ❤

[@debbiedin]

Agreed! It's one of my favorites. Very elegant yet unpretentious, and very functional. I would have asked for a little bit more storage room for things like vacuum cleaner, iron board, and some other cleaning stuff, plus make sure there's room under the bed to store suitcases. Otherwise, absolutely perfect.

[@gwenhunter8454]

It’s just beautiful….. ❤

[@MidnightSun-j1u]

One of the cleverest designs on extremely challenging tight geometric space, I don't know how he did it but amazing !!! The tricks are very appealing to make it feel spacious, and yes because we had to get a living room, I get that we lost a bedroom! The toilet could be turned into study or storage, & laundry could convert that into the toilet, but plumbing may not have allowed that !!! Very well done ❤

[@Robyn-by6qt]

Un geometric

[@lipotrimloser]

Gorgeous home. Love how the custom built cabinetry to accommodate the un-square walls provides functionality but also unexpectedly converts the un-square walls into positively interesting architectural features.

[@JamesHK19]

Love the mill work and customization in the kitchen. Those glass partitions are maybe one of the best features of any space on this channel. How they allow light to elegantly move through the space is wonderful. Very jealous.

[@Gwwin1997]

One of the best on this channel. What a beautifully conceived and executed design

[@kithvante]

beautifully design apartment. i can see why he liked the bathroom because it's beautiful and cozy. really like the beige tiles

[@pamelao1131]

It took me a second to see that the entrance was covered with a big, heavy curtain! I love the look, and I expect it also helps as added insulation.

[@isoldedoyle3483]

When I was a child, a long time ago, houses tended to be draughty so we had big heavy sometimes velvet curtains on all exterior doors and some interior doors.

[@filenotfound6203]

Gorgeous design. I love how each room has its own distinct mood, and yet they all tie together. It's a very mellow space.

[@Castlebahun]

This project has been superbly restored to its best potential. Really an exceptional execution.

[@cbuns713]

Beautifully finished apartment.

[@chrisbillington3341]

Superb, starting from the location and dealt with expertly by the design. I could live in this space quite happily.

[@tarikkhan5992]

One of my favourite projects, nice choice in materials, colours and everything corner was used efficiently.

[@nadiapitarch5870]

The decor and design are stunning, but the lay out is quite unconvenient. The less I would do is switching the laundry and WC. Makes much more sense having WC in the bathroom and access from the living room, and laundry in the kitchen. If you're in the bedroom, you have to go to the living room, then to the kitchen and then to the toilet 😅 Weird... I'd also switch the kitchen/dining and the bedroom, I'd prefer to have a kitchen, dining and living room altogether, and then a door to enter the bedroom from the living room and another door to enter the bathroom from the living room as well, but that's up to taste. For me, such a lay out makes much more sense. (In that case I'd move the laundry space, probably to the place where the living room storage is currently located). Anyway, beautiful design! Cheers!

[@Sttz545]

It’s probably not that easy to move toilet plumbing to the other side of the flat in these old historic buildings.

[@HyperDaveUK]

Congratulations on 200 episodes!

[@B__C__]

The apartment as a whole is beautiful in design, functionality and overall ascetics. I might have made a few other furniture and decor choices in the living room, but that's a quibble. We even got to see the interesting electric lighting choices in action! _Chef's kiss._

[@GoldfinchRobin]

Oh Wow!!! This flat is beautiful, fantastic use of space, designer has did an amazing job here. I would love to live there.

[@walk6932]

Good use of mirrors and hidden doors. Clean and simple design but quality finishes.

[@Swagg3r3d]

those mirrors really make it bright in there and the kitchen is amazing. Feels straight out of Emily in Paris

[@sevenwatson5854]

Elegant and simple. A really lovely design.

[@I_am_Lauren]

I LOVE the walnut kitchen cabinets! I also like that there is a door and wall dividing the bedroom space.

[@steampunkster2023]

Nice and simple. I can't get my eyes away from the retro fridge! 😊

[@synnae1]

SMEG fridges look great but I was disappointed with the inside space available. They can hold less than you would expect from a fridge that size.

[@steampunkster2023]

@synnae1 yes, it looks like it's made for containing food for one or two people, so most probably he has lunch at work or dines out. He lives in a small space after all.

[@pobstrel]

​@@steampunkster2023It said at the beginning of the video that they mainly live in a house in the countryside. So this apartment is only used occasionally.

[@MTMF.london]

@@synnae1 I love Smeg fridges. They are very stylish, energy efficient, quiet and very well-made. They come in all sizes but of course, they don't make gigantic sizes that Americans are used to. They are more suitable for typically smaller European flats and not for McMansions or country piles.

[@CL-rh8ti]

Wow this is one to watch and rewatch. The detailing in every space is impressive! Congratulations to the designer

[@SashaMarieStone]

Stunning apartment! Love the smart use of natural light and mirrors. The shower tiles are gorgeous.

[@Sensei486]

Die Wohnung ist sehr schön, vor allem das Bad macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck. 🥰

[@SF-ru3lp]

I LOVE my Thursdays! It's the start of the end of the week when your video lands, NTS! 🤗 I love this one! Big congrats to the architect! I also love mirrors and glass panelling to increase the light in an urban space. I love all of the design choices. Marvellous reconfiguring of the entrance- bathroom area. Thank you for showing. Very best regards to all. G Ire

[@madisonlam3416]

What an absolutely gorgeous apartment! I loved the bathroom. It looks like a spa at a resort. The tiles and the stone sink give it a luxurious feel. I agree with the other people who have commented though and I believe that the toilet in the kitchen should switch spots with the washer/dryer in the bathroom. That way everything bathroom-related could be in one place! Other than that spectacular design given the crazy floorplan :)

[@mariamarshall6116]

This one checks all the boxes , masha Allah , very well done, the bathroom def has lots of life and energy.🎉

[@twulff7060]

Episode 200: Wow! Congratulations and keep up the great work!!

[@insertyourquarters]

À wonderful place, the dimensions are very unusual and they made it work. Bravo.

[@katharina1788]

This is an awesome transformation. Love what they have done with it. And it looks so much bigger than 40 m²!

[@Надежда-м5в2э]

A mirror apron in the kitchen and a glass partition between the kitchen and the room are super solutions👍

[@elisekhoury7718]

Beautiful and well designd home! Very smart ideas!

[@michelestapleton]

I always love the Paris apartments.

[@lenn452]

Beautiful and very functional, I wish I had a flat like that

[@dogcounter]

So beautiful and liveable without any major compromises

[@Alex-Rocks]

That kitchen is the highlight od this beautiful apartment! It feels really grand and well-equipped and the whole place feels large, open, bright and just homey! EDIT: The toilet is really unforunately placed though... but I guess that's just where it can be...

[@Felix-ll7ls]

This might be my favourite one yet

[@jannewlove725]

Superb. Design, materials, colors.

[@robertocoletti1054]

Expensive but gorgeous! Incredible optimisation of the space available and beautiful and elegant finishes. Loved everything except the toilet close to the kitchen, I would have done everything to move it somewhere else.

[@MotherAotearoa]

That's a decent large size of Kitchen for a small apartment 👌Absolutely love it ❤

[@nutube6291]

It feels cozy yet, somehow, luxurious. My heart likes it but my (microbiologist's) brain says otherwise because of the close proximity of the toilet to the kitchen. I really liked the bathroom--so chic. Also, they have made great choices with the furniture and cabinetry.

[@Joakimcomicscenter]

Great tips and ideas overall in this video. I keep forgetting that mirrors can do so much for a small apartment!

[@peadar-o]

Love the Smeg fridge-freezer ❤

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Very nice. Mirrors are obvious for small spaces but they really do make a difference. I was hoping he would explain the thinking behind the curtain covering the front door. Was painting the inside of the door to match the walls not an option?

[@TheJesusCrysist]

I'd imagine it's got something to do with making the space feel more secure and private.

[@badger9156]

Insulation against drafts in autumn/winter? Also, sound insulation? Maybe they prefer to look at the curtain instead of the back of the door. What else? 😊

[@vickimaiorano5763]

I assume the plumbing for the toilet couldn’t be moved. Having it directly in the kitchen is far from ideal. The rest of the apartment is beautifully done.

[@Надежда-м5в2э]

I really like small apartments❤and it’s much more comfortable for me to live in a small space. Of course, moderately small☺️

[@sseerrmmoott]

Amazing! This is my favorite by far ❤❤❤

[@Roseycheeks86]

Simple but so nice. I love the bathroom

[@todortotev5399]

Whoever got the genius idea to hide the entrance door with a curtain deserves a Nobel prize for interior design.

[@msthing]

also great for warmth insulation

[@pattyldn7132]

it’s quite common in France to insulate and keep the cold away.

[@jowang6883]

That’s ugly

[@todortotev5399]

@@jowang6883 beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It hides the door, which usually does not correspond to the rest of the interior design. I like the idea. Whether the specific execution of the idea I'd beautiful is a matter of taste.

[@lucilestengel8696]

This happens in most flats in Paris. It helps with noise.

[@SiddiGorsky-xc7ub]

One of the most liveable apartments yet. Absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@timmy2870]

Wow! That's nicely transformed apartment! And these narrow doors🤯

[@longloismariam7767]

Typical French apartment with an interesting twist ! Bravo ! Tres bien fait!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

So much to love here. The size and layout of the kitchen and adding a banquet that seats four is really nice. I'm not a big fan of the dark brown cabinets as it reminds me of the dark paneling that was popular in the 1970's. So many other wonderful colors to choose from, but, this is a personal preference, not a criticism. And I loved that shower, really luxurious looking.

[@nadiamiravete5337]

this one is lovely, cozy, beautiful! a dream 🤩

[@elgienbarera4027]

Great ID for a unique lot space

[@nav_nav_nav]

Toilet facing into the kitchen feels like blasphemy. I would switch between the toilet and the washing machine. otherwise very cute. colours and textures are nice

[@sergiotiagofr]

Totally 👍. Why having a toilet without sink to wash the hands?! 🤯🤦🏻‍♂️

[@synnae1]

@@sergiotiagofr you do that in the kitchen/bathroom? Older flats in Europe often don't have the space for a sink because they were originally designed without a toilet and when retrofitting the toilet ended up in what used to be a storage cupboard. Considering the location of this toilet I very assume it was the larder first.

[@davonpointer2310]

Beautiful home 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@roquemarcelomusic]

I love all of the natural light in this apartment. The mirrors make the space look bigger and reflect light. I also love what they have done to the bathroom. (The tiles are marvelous.) Overall, the place is quite functional despite being so small. The idea of painting the ceiling is very cool too. The place looks more staged than lived in, but I get that it is only used when the owners are in town. It gives more of an Airbnb vibe, but that's just how it goes, I guess. All of the white walls make it a bit bland but reflect the light well. I would create/paint an accent wall to add more color, contrast, and warmth to the place. The designer should be very proud of his work.

[@Interior_Insights_]

such a beautiful and unique place! Thanks for sharing!

[@orlareid3769]

Beautiful

[@tkcldk]

the apartment looks so cozy

[@JS-mt2te]

lovely. But I could never abide a toilet opening to food prep area, especially if that toilet has no sink for hand washing.

[@RomyHouston-y9v]

Awesome! Maybe it would have been too expensive but the toilet where the washer/dryer is and the washer/dryer where the toilet is off the kitchen? Not ideal but toilets that close to the kitchen are less ideal? I don’t usually like dark kitchens but this one worked really well and did create a luxury feeling!

[@sarahheartsmakeup8167]

Beautiful! Would've made more sense to swap the toilet with the laundry. Great design!!

[@aletverster]

From a South African perspective, 40sqm is absolutely tiny for a one-bedroom flat. But this feels so spacious! Well designed :-)

[@andronicemarinis1072]

I could live there tomorrow! Absolutely bijou.❤

[@jeniserperaza6270]

wow, muy bien trabajado este reto, se siente una armonía increíble, buen gusto y materiales.

[@NZDLo]

Beautifully done.

[@davidmcnicol5322]

…absolutely stunning!!😍

[@Itsmemaiteg]

I love the bathroom. I don’t like the toilet in the kitchen though.

[@charlottesaada75]

Love the kitchen, love the bathroom, maybe kne of the best episode from Never Too Small

[@hintex487]

It's a beautiful space.

[@anselma.eitelbos4331]

This is one of my favourite designs ever on NTS, I would immediately move in. Only the kitchen chairs and couch tables are things I would change, since I don’t personally like the chrome tube style

[@MadinaTaldybayeva]

To me, the layout is somewhat awkward. IDK if it was dictated by the housing rules or maybe the window view. I would swap the living room and the bedroom in this apartment: that way the owner would have a private zone and access to the bathroom/laundry from the bedroom. The living room would be connected to the kitchen. And the wardrobe can be placed right next to the toilet entrance, so it is separated from the common space and the kitchen stays sanitary. Also, that way there is no need to pass the entire living room to get to the bedroom

[@VoroninHop]

Really nicely done, and if I ever win Euromillions and can afford a pied-a-terre in Paris I will definitely be looking up this design as he did a great job in satisfying his client's brief. For Parisien apartments the kitchen is relatively huge: if it was my apartment I'd have sacrificed kitchen space for additional lounge space, and wouldn't have chosen a dark wood in such a small space (nor would I want a handbasin-less toilet next to it!)

[@stephaniec.1950]

I love how these small spaces almost always have washer dryer in the tiny apartments. In NYC most apartment buildings (older coops and condos) were built and maintained with no options for washer dryer. Instead washers and dryers are in a large common area and require you to pay as if it is a laundromat.

[@ntcssj]

This one is great! Seems bigger than it is.

[@apurvagautam3605]

just one switch between laundry and toilet....... toilet next to kitchen is super unhygienic and mixing of smells...... Rest this design is super

[@sorscha1308]

Fully agree. Not so much for the same reason but i definitely wouldn't want to be dealing with a gastro problem or food poisoning in this flat. Eeek.

[@mastersmurfify]

Correct - biggest issue for me

[@Sammy-hi4jy]

Very beautiful design👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kitsburrard5530]

I love the dark wood and soft white, and the “window” between the kitchen and bedroom looks great and adds nice light to the kitchen. While I understand the point of the mirrors, personally I’d take them out. I find them distracting. Is the draft from the door so bad that you really need a frumpy curtain to cover it. Just looks silly to me. But those two things are minor - the layout, colours, and furnishings are great!

[@hevelspendingIs]

so beautiful kitchen!

[@bduffy1215]

Well done....Beautiful.

[@femilestrange3625]

Very beautiful, but in Italy where I live toilets cannot be placed in kitchens for sanitary reasons... and rightly so! Imagine a guest who has to use the bathroom while you are cooking for dinner... not the best experience for both!

[@victorylee5381]

Beautiful and tastefully done !

[@taniaalencar9228]

Work of art.

[@thefineletterco.7199]

Beautiful! I could spend ages in that shower!

[@sinokomp]

Excellent design full of good taste!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Love the shower tile, the window between the bedroom and kitchen. Those vertical rads look wonderful. Very sculptural as he said. Smart design.

[@waggermama]

I can’t believe how big this place feels, I love it (and I’m guessing it can be found on Airbnb)

[@purogueso89]

as a windows user, that blue screen scared the shtt out of me! now out of jokes, great video!

[@mrkz8864]

one of the best ever on the channel

[@staciej2580]

Thanks.

[@annec8871]

This is really inspiring!

[@global.gastronaut]

Love the mirror backsplash! what a great idea

[@Joliefleur252]

Imagine keeping it clean 😂, that is a typical architect idea for clients who never cook, only eat out.

[@global.gastronaut]

@@Joliefleur252 I cook a lot, multiple times a day, and also live in Paris. Yes there's cleaning involved, but whether it's mirrored or not, it will be the same cleaning. I add that I live in Paris because everyone in Paris cooks. It isn't feasible to eat out everyday in Paris

[@miyayume_eclectic_dream]

Wow this is amaizing kitchen. Btw what is the chair in the bedroom called? Love the color of that ceeling. Such a nice bright space!

[@MazzerineSea]

The shower area is sublime. I'm guessing it's a crash pad for the pilot based on the wardrobe size, the uniforms, block out curtains and ? noise insulation curtain over the front door. A very nice crash pad.

[@Liryc19]

Nice, a lovely way for a yoga teacher and a pilot to REMOVE an apartment from the rapidly shrinking pool of available apartments for people who actually leave here in the city. I hope their huge house is in the peaceful country side is as nice as that apartment.

[@MTMF.london]

Get off your high horse. Maybe the yoga teacher works in town and having a small flat makes more economic sense for them.

[@triciahowley824]

beautiful

[@Alchemetica]

Excellent space design. While it is the client's requirement to have the dark wood, I guess for a sense of opulence, it is the one thing I would change to meet my tastes. I would prefer a light coloured wood that blends rather than highlights.

[@SimplyK888]

Agree. I think lighter colored wooden cabinets would make it look cozier too.