What $85,000 Will Get You In London | Sweet Digs | Refinery29

This week on Sweet Digs, we explore a London-based houseboat. This mobile home on the water has been completely re-finished for small space living. Press play on this episode of Sweet Digs to get a taste of boat life!
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[@czechyrslf]

Never thought I'd be so obsessed with a houseboat but just loved this episode and her space. Fantastic.

[@refinery29]

+czechyrslf Thanks for watching!!

[@LydLiz]

do more london ones please!!

[@samanthaallen7556]

But actual flats this time

[@elizabethholmes3204]

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[@Khankhan-ud7kp]

What you want ma'am?

[@milikoshki]

this space is SO her. love it.

[@valoriegonzales3167]

I love this channel. Why isn't it more popular??

[@gracieo5288]

Valorie Gonzales same!

[@shabrinaz9877]

Their snapchat page is even greater. too bad I had to delete snapchat cause it takes gigabytes of data to open it

[@kb9847]

I know right?!! Love Refinery29!

[@the.annethology]

I love her style! I think living in boats are a thing in London since rent prices are so high. I hope R29 can also document some spaces in Asia. ;)

[@refinery29]

+anneskakirideska Slowly, but surely!

[@krs123247]

I always wonder in house boat or van living situations what the children will think when they're older

[@phoebem-v5839]

ahhh I always pass by this boat when walking along the canal and have been obsessed with the outside of it for ages (and now the inside), absolutely beaut!!!

[@kimmyzack4626]

ok, I'm much more of practical kind of person but the decoration and the vibes kinda make me question about my very minimal apartment which just white,beige and black.

[@akirebara]

You're not alone. Mine is black, white and gray. I only have pops of color on one feature wall but other than that, very Scandinavian, minimalistic apartment... But this video is giving me ideas. :)

[@JenDre]

People saying you could buy a flat for this money in London 🤣 this same space and lay out on land in london zones 1 or 2 will start at maybe 200k. That's pound sterling. 🙃

[@mina8959]

even MORE than that! Hahaha... they have no idea

[@dfungus6921]

Zone 1 is double that

[@HKNYN1]

Jen Dre they’re clearly not from London the average property price in London is almost half a million pounds lol

[@JustinaRimkeviciute93]

will start at 200k, only if it has 3 walls... the 4 one will cost you another 300k

[@HKNYN1]

Justina Rimkeviciute honestly, I’m in shoreditch forget buying a sofa here let alone a house

[@madhura5118]

Your channel is underrated! You guys are wayy better than buzzfeed.

[@UKLeonie]

Yes Yes Yes Yes, this is what I've been waiting on. My home city by the canals EVEN BETTER!!!!!! Her home is beautiful and unique and yes affordable AF for London. I'm totally for movable homes, be they motor or water.

[@manestreambeauty]

Thank you for listening to audience suggestions about the type of living situations we want to see -- it's lovely to know you guys are listening and including the audience in the storytelling. Side note: I have ideas for how you can execute the 360 VR in a more palatable and user-friendly way.

[@refinery29]

+manestreambeauty Thanks for being here! What's your suggestion?

[@manestreambeauty]

+Refinery29 Sweet Digs is a content series that creates an experience for the audience. The 360 VR approach shoehorned an experience into an existing content format, instead of developing content designed specifically for the 360 VR experience. How do you do that? 🎤 "I can teach you, but I have to charge."

[@refinery29]

What other countries would you like to see featured on Sweet Digs? Submit spaces here: bit.ly/2MVXlFn

[@annonnie]

Just so whimsical and lovely! My only criticism is that I felt I didn't see enough of the boat! Would have loved some sweeping shots of the exterior, some long pans down the hallway and around the rooms, some close ups of the decor, etc etc. I'm so intrigued by this aesthetic and was left wanting more.

[@alexlopez2867]

Yesssss!! Please do more more London digs!! I plant to move there in the coming years and need inspiration!!

[@rachelolsen3428]

I didn't expect to like this so much. It comes across as quite dreamy.

[@Polkadot2]

Oh my goodness... the BATHROOM!!! In the boat! Impressive.

[@refinery29]

+nikipolka #goals

[@natalieeis9284]

That's really nice but the only way to live kind of cheap in London is in a shared house, above a curry with mouldy walls.

[@deltempleton4072]

So beautiful. The inside is marvellous

[@lookupdownAni]

I LOVE her house boat!

[@zky7643]

Yay! A house boat! I've been commenting to see unique digs like this, a tree house and such. 😍 I like the traditional houses too because each person puts their personal touch on it. 😘 Thanks, @Refinery29

[@refinery29]

+zenniekaiyenny Thank YOU for being here!

[@bballgal5480]

that bathroom is everything!

[@refinery29]

+ashleybuckley Bathroom goals!

[@Beachandpool]

So when you flush the toilet....where does it all go? Where does the clean shower water come from?

[@iona3404]

Night Owl you have a water tank for the clean stuff, the drains go into the canal

[@Beachandpool]

@@iona3404 how does the clean water get into the tank?

[@aura6485]

The leopard prints aren't for me haha but i love this episode! Whenever i pass Regents Canal i see a lot of those boats.

[@bebeinjapan7434]

I used to live on a boat, a square top schooner. It had a a head piece and everything and been used to smuggle stuff as had so many hide away holes they believed. I loved the freedom and how amazing it felt, but a lot of money just to upkeep a boat and don't think I could live on a narrow boat as just doesn't have the character that an older boat has. Though, this narrowboat I think has been done beautifully

[@refinery29]

+bebejewell That's awesome! thanks for sharing!!

[@joestruggles1440]

There’s so much space !!!

[@annaalpes]

Beautiful! I love your tiles!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Cool and I love her style, but personally there is no way I'd ever be able to go to sleep at night being on water...

[@stacyryonew2702]

How does the water/electricity work? Can/do they take the boat to other places, like during holiday for example? Does the water and electricity work then, too?

[@jessguinn]

I have the same question because my mind can’t stop entertaining the notion of a houseboat

[@ferdinandrodamaya7960]

Loved the houseboat. I'm just worried if their a storm or something especially they have a baby. I still wish that they would consider owning a real house that they can pass on in the future.

[@BrainFreezeWave]

I just want to look at all the details and tiles and colors all day

[@nell8170]

Gorgeous home, thanks for sharing x

[@cathykristensen4440]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@Razia181]

Love her STYLE ....just CREATIVE !!! 💗💗💗

[@lauraleecreations3217]

Beautiful! Looks so peaceful!

[@gailalbers1430]

this is a very neat boho boat !

[@rezaadara7866]

I cant imagine living in a boat during winter in London. Not as cold as Leeds perhaps but still.

[@alicegendron1902]

you should do houses in montreal, it would be really cool!

[@sol7918]

Absolutely in love with this space 😍💜💙💛💚

[@Vanessapandas]

Do Mexico or Seattle!

[@Wewearmore]

That’s crazy people can live like this!! You do you boos! Very interesting tbh and love the Virgen De Guadalupe!

[@el.gee.7469]

I mean I love her and everything but just watching this got gave me motion sickness and suffocation.

[@duaoakaoa9274]

Agreed

[@el.gee.7469]

Her dress is Hella pretty.

[@el.gee.7469]

Her dress has some pakistani-ish embroidery.

[@bioniclohan7291]

I love your area! This is everything ❤️

[@calogeraluciana2114]

What happens during storms or just wind and the boat is rocking back and forth? Must be fun!

[@perfectly_imperfect2822]

Just realised that this is filmed in my neighborhood!!

[@rhiannaa.s7029]

Does anyone know what kind of boat this is and what length it is please? Would be great if they could put the specs in the description box as well pls

[@barbarafilipe6419]

Your place is awesome!!😍😍😍

[@gypsymoon474]

Adventurous spirit very free soul!!! Nice I need to be a bit more like that

[@NihongoDigitalStory]

Come do some spaces in Tokyo!

[@ArmagonAuthor]

Love it! I can’t wait to see more homes from around the world! Going to Canada any time soon? 🇨🇦

[@kymmiisha]

Omg I know where that is!!!!! That’s so weird to see on here lol

[@robbietucker7815]

Wicked! Reminds me of the River Gypsys from the movie Chocolat.

[@nappynatty10]

Very creative and colorful!!!

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

Amazing boat!? What kind is it? It looks pretty big?!! Really want to live on a boat.

[@aphr0d]

Damn this was just insanely gorgeous

[@jessmullens5191]

I love this, it's so fun!

[@thethemichaelcheung]

By far my favourite sweet digs. If someone agrees with me, like this message! She is such an eclectic personality and I adore her.

[@ADF200]

Rip headphone users when that bell came 😫 But for real this boat is cool AF!

[@carmellabrown3335]

This was cool. Boat life seams cool

[@HappyKaci]

Love it 😊

[@lillustpotion]

YES LONDON! Time for me to get a cuppa and feel depressed. 😊

[@zahretelomr]

I love the boat, the decor and everything. I wouldn’t however live in it. There’s a certain air of intense vulnerability about it

[@zooks3894]

Its like one huge artwork

[@thebrassybossco-cw5yk]

This is so amazing!

[@merryclift2953]

please do more london!!

[@Pichicato]

Omg *La Guadalupana*

[@alinagutierrez3019]

Amazing vídeo!

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I just subscribed!

[@helenmcguinness6322]

A true home! 😊

[@SoFrolushes]

The waterways are becoming congested. For a bit more she could get a flat in outer London and the commuter belt. Non exclusive moorings can avoid council tax. I get it they want to live on the waterways. Interesting anyway.

[@arthurjobe4870]

How did you obtain the mooring?

[@zoeelaina9816]

So happy this isn’t in 360 VR.

[@jeswin9829]

Is it legal to live in here full time?

[@jazzmine98]

Its beautiful ❤

[@laylahenderson8680]

This is so cool!!!

[@halofaith4990]

and another awesome video❤😻

[@rhiannaa.s7029]

What size is the boat please?

[@caniavila7192]

Okay I kinda dig this!!!

[@ttoronto6956]

Totally Amazing!!!!!👌

[@nogagoldstein4020]

*Mike from Veep sweats nervously *

[@CartoonPropaganda]

They did one in London :)

[@loon7181]

ok wow I didn't know these existed wow

[@monique7019]

Great video!

[@allofmae6188]

All I could think of is how unsanitary it is, especially the cloth covered saloon doors between kitchen and bathroom 😷 and so. Much. Clutter.

[@shadowmon31]

Would be more entertaining if you did other places worldwide and states wide.

[@Han-jr1jw]

Yesss london!!!

[@refinery29]

+hanzxx YAS!!

[@mildred9602]

How do you get post?

[@veronicavaldes7194]

Omgg i love her dress........where dis she get it ??

[@xanderx6185]

So many patterns 😳

[@baskervillebee6097]

I hope she gets swimming lessons for the baby. They can be taught to swim at amazingly young ages and it would be so much safer for him.

[@stargazer209]

This is my dream

[@amaka6232]

Is her boat connected to the sewer lines?

[@Shroo0oomz]

Ok am doing this

[@fridayschild722]

That bell! RIP ear phone users.

[@indiamaldonado2630]

❤️ it!

[@reneerobinson3559]

What happens when the water freezes?

[@simonh6371]

It turns to ice.

[@danielleblanchard9459]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

[@alexandriadatts6429]

Hands down loveddddddddd her aesthetic...i want to stalk her...

[@sharib5922]

I'm sure swimming lessons for your child are a priority 😉

[@dfungus6921]

Modern day hippies