NTS: Creative DIY Renovation of a Small Melbourne Apartment

[@abhi211-T]

Chiming in to say this format feels very real! The place really feels “lived in”, not a sterile hotel room that was just cleaned and tidied.

[@FranciscoBurrola]

This, it’s important to see real places that feel like actual people live there

[@markkunath8440]

It probably was just cleaned and tidied knowing it was going to be filmed. 😆 Love the format too.

[@nonotthaone]

Wow this version of the video is so much better than the typical format. Please release more videos like this.

[@JB-eg1tb]

I agree. Its more genuine and real instead of what it looks like reading a memorized script.

[@archiculturenaturetravels9111]

@@JB-eg1tb Yeah, I don't really care for the teleprompter-assisted scripts. I prefer more natural commentary. However, not everyone is as comfortable talking to a camera as this dude. 🙂

[@Madame_reve]

Agree!

[@urabagofcells2228]

Nah, I find it distracting. Why am I reacting (good or bad) to the persons personality (could be the architect or inhabitants). I’d rather let their homes do the talking (they say ALOT) don’t need more jabbering on top of that. There are millions of videos like that if we want that.

[@michelestapleton]

I'm fine with the narrator moving around as he talks, but I actually prefer the original filing format where the camera does not move. It allows me to focus on details within the frame. Besides, the unique filming details (the camera not moving, the door seeming to open itself) have become part of the Never Too Small unique brand. (After the first few camera movements I found myself checking the caption to make sure I was still on the NTS KZbin site.)

[@deantimmings7413]

This was my fav episode to date. Ordinary guy who rolled up his sleeves and did a sick job. Motivates me to do the exact same thing.

[@egl3369]

Thank you so much for showing a normal person who did DIY on a budget, and actually telling us the cost and time frame. So much more relatable!

[@vickiivins3288]

Genuine Aussie bloke builds himself a home with the help of his mates. Great story, great apartment! ❤

[@af-gt9lu]

a tool library is something every small town needs

[@serenakoleno9338]

And large city

[@susanshannon1984]

Check you local public library (for books), they sometimes have a lending library of other items including tools (mine does here in the US East Coast).

[@panicmerchants]

Melbourne is a large city

[@rebeccawebb114]

We have this in some of the libraries in the UK

[@xMaku1]

Do you know why we all love these two videos featuring this guy? Because he's just a cool dude. No matter which apartment he lived in or which one NTS showed us, we'd still love it. Good job NTS and great apartment bro.

[@Eva_OrtizLopez]

We love the owner, thank for release the chapter 2😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@seanus]

Yes! More of this content please. I like how how honest this video is, and how there's no pretentious architecture lingo where there's a windy narrative to describe simple elements. Great work Shaun!

[@edwdtrner]

I love this channel but have not always been able to relate to the owners. After renovating my own melbourne, brick, 1 bed apartment, fueled by will and hope. Seeing someone else also renovate a small place like mine, for themselves by themselves, is so meaningful to see. The whole video feels very honest and really reflects my personal experience. Thank you!

[@Dinki-Di]

Fresh, honest, practical and liveable. Refreshing to see this down to earth project.

[@nancada5435]

I really love that he DIYd his flat for the most part. Creativity with leftover wood scraps to keep costs low as much as possible. However, the best part is all the Facebook market place finds for a sustainable lifestyle. Please more content like this.

[@Rose-kt5hn]

I love his apartment. He really went after this project with all the right tools and the right mentality. His space feels comfortable and interesting and it's obvious he loved creating it, even when it got hard. I'm so glad I was able to see this today! I'm definitely going to file the cork floor away in my mind for my future space.

[@Jijohann]

His apartment is really a reflection of him. Well done!

[@zd4vis]

Ugh this guy what a heart throb. But also really dig the space glad they’re diving into this

[@allie1953]

Amusing- Sean speaking Italian in the beginning and Italian subtitles showing up on my computer screen. I was thinking, "wait a minute- I have my subtitles (CC) set to English!" I was just about ready to stop the video and check my settings but then he lapsed into English. Made me smile. I am hearing-impaired (and hearing aids don't fix everything) so I often rely on CCs/Subtitles (and context) to understand what I am hearing. Anyway, Sean gave me my first smile of the day (watching this in the early AM).

[@22jo222]

Yes, he gave me a few smiles. I have a feeling he may be a fan of pubs 😂

[@paolasyava2175]

A cool guy and a cool apartment. I m italian and his pronuntiation was pretty cool too. 🤗

[@archiculturenaturetravels9111]

Videos about self-renovated apartments are my favourites. This one is great. More like this, please!

[@Pierre2631]

Yes yes yes more of this, so nice to talk about the budget and such a nice bloke

[@thecorduroyboy]

I love the green ply and the overall aesthetic and vibe, the terracotta tiles, and the chrome accents with pottery and plants. It feels very curated and deliberately chosen.

[@HZLTV]

Geezah's got so much personality this was such a fun watch, feels so much more authentic

[@christina9238]

swoon. a man with a clean and organized home is so attractive I can't begin to explain.

[@catnation6321]

I love that you’re buying pre-loved, reused and repurposed! There’s no other way for climate resilience, than to use what we already have produced. Superstar! 🌍❤️♻️

[@titat2933]

I like this guy, like his apartment, like this video. He is very open and positive

[@kip9779]

as much as i love seeing architects showcase their incredible work, seeing someone talk through the process of DIY-ing his own apartment (that he lives in!) is super refreshing and such a treat :D loved the video!!

[@JaneWillowMusic]

I love that he's just a normal guy, not an architect. great video.

[@milie2422]

This is one of the best episode ever !! So clever, sustainable and relatable (also, is Sean single ? 😂)

[@juliemccormack8389]

This guy is fantastic, he is so real and is willing to work hard 😓 I hope many others can emulate the way he works! Great outcome 👏

[@naanima]

I love this format! This is so real, and having the owner who did most of the work with a reasonable budget is amazing. Also, the apartment is amazing!!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Good renovation in an older solid building. Love the layout, the moveable seating units, funky book shelving. Lots of recycling materials - good work! Love all the storage, and the green colour. Using a projector on a white wall is a great idea. I’m from the 1950’s era where slides were projected on the glass beaded screen.

[@SashaMarieStone]

Love this process video. Very inspiring to see that not only did he DIY most of it, he was learning as he went. Also, he’s got such a great sense of humor about all of it, and clearly some really good friends!

[@hfaouzi4332]

Even more than the result, the framework, the do-it-yourself philosophy and the practical breakdown of the setting is what makes this video specially good. Thanks !

[@hannahbingham2197]

Loved this one! I love that the owner’s personality was able to come through and make it more personal.

[@DarrenTaing]

This might not get as many views as some of the other videos but this is SO much better

[@coffeedudeguy]

Plyco are good, not too far away from this location too. The first video is one of my favourites, shows that it’s quite achievable for me at this moment. I appreciate the cost breakdown and the materials used mentioned in this video!

[@anonanon1791]

The gentleman has done a great job. Dad did good with the tiling also.

[@TheOctodread]

Super honest guy! Very inspiring to see someone who renovated everything with his own hands

[@algotkarlen8338]

Lovely to se someone who has built the apartment themselves and not just another architect/designer, that talks about the flow between the rooms. I might dare to share my beloved home-project as well

[@tigerkuma1011]

I know this place. I'm about 20 mins walk away but still in West Brunswick. Big suburb! You're right, the bones on these old places are good. i have a similar one on Moreland Road!

[@amychen2504]

Loving the lime green cabinets and the tattood dude taking photos with the hello kitty camera. Awesome.

[@TheseStreetsReports]

I love those apartment blocks, the inside always has so much potential. Definitely better than any over priced modern apartment

[@sunescholtz1998]

Love this format. Showing all the kinks in the design feels real and human.

[@ginaarmstead3583]

Loved all the info about how this apartment was achieved - processes/materals/companies. His very down to earth attitude is relaxing to watch❤

[@oldenoughtowatchify]

love the apartment, also the dude is GAWJUSS 😩😩

[@fearlessfiend]

I love that you followed the original tour with this deep dive on the process and cost - as someone is just starting their own renovation, this has been incredibly insightful, inspiring and motivating - I am going to try to embrace the can-do attitude!

[@johnvarjohn2549]

This guy and the "to always look tan" guy are the best in the channel. Cheers from Greece, wonderful job.

[@ipodee78]

I like that what he has done is still pretty much a work in progress and morphs and evolves as his life changes.

[@liszaf3976]

I love the choice of the colour green and the layout, beautiful apartment 😊

[@I_am_Lauren]

Not having a central ac/heater in an Australian home seems like a mad lad move! I'm glad he spent proper money on insulation.

[@malazxo]

I feel so inspired by Shaun! I am renovating our apartment in London and have taken so much from this! Thank you for sharing your process ❤ I will continue with a "can do" attitude and remember mistakes are how you develop your skills

[@GordonShamway1984]

I really like the insulation part!

[@susanshannon1984]

YES! Me too... Truly very important for comfort & sustainability & not to be too obvious, less strain on the environment. & pocketbook for energy consumption. I really appreciated how Shaun shared this, especially since often the focus is only on what we can see, the finishes & furniture & layout (which are also very clever & fun...)!

[@tasdsoccerdude]

probably my favorite NTS video to date! i really enjoyed the format and getting a peak behind the curtain into the process. it inspires me for future renovations. more of this please! it felt much more engaging too

[@TheTeachingCouple]

He’s got such a gorgeous home ❤❤ and glad to see he’s learning Italian 🇮🇹 😊

[@johnnychunli]

gangster tattoo on the arms, hello kitty on the shelves. lol i love this dude

[@etnocs]

Fra, il tuo vibe é fighissimo! Sweet pad e buon studio!

[@hettispaghetti6061]

Loved this video! I really enjoyed the relaxed format and hearing from someone who isn't an architect. It's really useful seeing someone breaking down costs and showing the processes they used with materials. And love that he rented his tools and used secondhand materials! Much more useful than people showing off apartments they haven't lived in.

[@jiba6327]

You made a very good one! Love it, the spaces, the colors (I love this pistacho color), the light...! It is very nice to hear how a normal guy with his ideas, with his budget and his friends did it! Congratulations!

[@Nynke_K]

At first I thought, another video about this guy and his apartment? Already? But it was really insightful and entertaining to get all the extra details!

[@arqsim]

Absolutely love his place. Glad to see that everything he did was for a practical reason for a better living space. He has some great friends and dad to help him out! The pistachio green is an awesome choice.

[@БерикОразбаев-у6г]

A very interesting format, thank you for showing how everything was done and what problems had to be solved during the repair process. The guy is great, he has golden hands, he created a beautiful and functional interior.

[@s.g.brewer982]

Love the tone of this one. He's obviously very knowledgeable but having done it diy and on a budget makes the design approach a lot more practical/accessible/applicable

[@ayu5657]

wow, what a contrast between the style of the vendor and the apartment lol. Good stuff

[@seza777]

the green curvy book self above your desk got me SO EXCITED. satisfying and efficient use of space!

[@kinkarobotina]

one of the most authentic episodes to date. amazing!

[@ErlingGrey]

This is the most authentic quaint apartment I've seen on this channel.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Great job Sean! I redid my bathroom over holidays (toilet is separate, luckily) and saw nobody for 2 weeks, until I could shower again lol.

[@annamorgana7548]

Complimenti, un bell’appartamento: strategico, luminoso, elegante ed allo stesso tempo confortevole. Bel lavoro pieno amorevole ❤disciplina per il buon vivere . Bravo ,il tuo linguaggio in italiano è buono !Grazie per la condivisione ☀️

[@coffee107]

The best video, by far. The other ones are very beautiful, but often feel out of reach. This guy is down to earth and makes me feel like I can achieve this as well!

[@gmcdonald6783]

This is so similar to the Reno we also did in a Melb 60s block -- the Bruns tool library, plyco/IKEA kitchen, ready made cork floor..we even sourced the very same vanity and dining table on Marketplace, built similar shelving, did all the labour diy etc same budget..there seems to a be a good blue-print now for others in the area looking to renovate their mid-century flats on a tight budget!

[@tashmansell]

Love this so much! Also love Shaun's laugh ☺ He has created a beautiful oasis that is tranquil and calm. It's all so unique and not 'standard or boring'. Shaun needs a career change to help others create this. ❤

[@Kadir_Suleymanoglu]

very cool, down to earth, no-nonsense place. cheers, mate!

[@shonawilliams6990]

Great to see the background info on the renovation and the process. More like this please!

[@FizahRahim]

Really dig this format. As a home owner myself, I love to see a more honest experience about renovating cost and thought process behind DIY projects. All the regrets and what can be improved on the next time. Please have more of this kind of format please!

[@itsangelalah]

I really love this apartment! Such a cool guy

[@eily_b]

I love his DIY approach. I did the same with my apartment although I did not renovate it from the scratch, it was renovated and looked ok (although I don't like the bland tiles but there is nothing I can do about it because it's rented) but I went to the hardware store for example and asked if they had any flooring for sale and they *gifted* me quite some cork click-parquet with two different designs. One with finer cork pieces and one with bigger ones and I made a little design "island" with the bigger pattern under the kitchen table and it looks perfect. Gifted! 👍🏻 And cork is such a cosy material. Natural and simple. My Dad and me layed the floor and I can totally relate to the fear of cutting out the space for the sink and the stove in the kitchen... You need to subtract 1cm or so from the outline so that your appliances don't fall through the hole. I died a million times on that day. 😄

[@MartChavanne]

I sooooo can relate to this guy. Last year I went through the same thing and It leaves you a little traumatized by the experience. I bet it must be awesome to just pay people to do it and hand you the key after everything is done, but it takes a lot of strenght to do this, mentally most of the time. The amount of work he put on this, makes it even more special. That shower is a hole experience, it looks really beautiful. Probably will evolve to an even better place in the future, I bet. Ps. Also, LOVE THIS FORMAT. Not to sound shady, but most of the time, people on this channel speak like robots, and Its so refreshing to see this change.

[@annec8871]

It is very inspiring and useful because there are many technical details about the renovation.

[@rolandpeterkin1528]

Cool spaces, like the avocado colour and the curved bookcase. Bathroom too!

[@MarquisedeWhat]

Super inspring. Great colours, and glad to finally hear some costs (AUD).

[@dymondsr4evr]

He mentioned a subscription to a tool library?! He paid one fee and had access to all the tools he needed borrow. That's awesome.

[@katharinemolloy8545]

So refreshing to see an apartment that seems achievable for the everyday person!

[@KlePhys]

Good job man! Hope you see this message. I felt really happy because I saw you were happy and fullfiled with your work! Amazing result. I would definetly live there!

[@mshmslv]

So happy to see a real story of someone doing it on the budget without a lot of knowledge. "I came to realize maybe I'm not a perfectionist" - is what I can say about myself, too, after purchasing a property, attempting to fix the issues that bothered me a lot when I moved in and gradually accepting the imperfections. I have a dent on my fridge (Stainless steel Samsung, lol), that I also covered with a calendar. Not going to replace it just because of the dent.

[@caketyn]

Beautiful apartment, beautiful man too

[@TonysScrapbook]

While I love the traditional and relaxing format, absolutely loved this video too! Really engaging - thank you NTS for never settling ❤

[@Retainingwalls-r7h]

This was enjoyable,thank you for this. What a nice apartment. Neat. Clean. Workable. That humidity indoor weather thing is cool as. Nice job on the Reno's!+

[@juwaidijumanto1885]

What a wonderful space 😍 definitely love the kitchen, and colour choice too !

[@friedtomatox9916]

Love all the details. Feels like more authentic even it has Samsung part.

[@jellybean1252]

Such a refreshing video wherein the flat shows how he really lives in it. It’s real. Unlike other videos wherein the flat is so heavily curated or appears to be so sterile - one wonders if the owner actually lives in it.

[@karina-3799]

Love this episod! the story telling is superb it's nice to see how someone outside my country doing their space

[@_MSD75_]

Shaun sets the bar high for good looking, charming and talented revonator guys. Slim chance finding similar out there.

[@selmalovestodance]

I like to think this is how I would do a renovation at my own home. Great job!

[@marmy70]

Bellissimo appartamento, adoro il divano e i colori utilizzati in tutto la casa

[@GoldenWolfTwinCubs]

Such a passionate lad.. looks so peaceful the space.

[@slena]

i remember seeing this video a few weeks ago! don't know why you had to repost but i'm glad it's back, as it's a major inspiration for my future place

[@swoonyg.1987]

It's very spacious and warm. I love everything, except maybe the mushrooms poster, but as you have a Freitag bag and a KeepCup, that compensates.😌 Anyway, exactly what I visualize when I imagine an apartment in Melbourne, well done!👏

[@mahendrata87]

Really loved this episode, it's unique because of his DIY story. Excited to see his can do attitude. I can see his positive character and energy based on the help from his friends

[@Noname-iz9uo]

Ciao bello :D I am watching Italian language videos so I was totally not surprised thinking this is an Italian man showing his apartment in Rome or Milan.

[@lennymarinez]

hell yes!!! I use youtube for everything brother. im stoked for you man.

[@HowievYT]

Brilliant work - love it. I have 60SqM to reno in a couple of years. I'll use the thermal imaging to sort proper insulation. Floor 7 concrete here.

[@MultiChijo]

Love this type of videos more than the usuals! You could see life and not only the architectural or "creation". Good job with this and hope to see more like this in the future!!!!

[@djwifeyrw]

I literally watched twice because A, he is funny and B, This is just as educational as he is cool.