Room Tour | the SMALLEST apartment I've ever lived in! | $1500/month | Hong Kong

[@pastda3]

I think you did a great job maximizing the limited space you had to live in. Good tour. Thank you for sharing.

[@itsjeffandmel]

I'm so happy to hear that- I put in my best effort :D Thank you for watching! :)

[@michellewoodward4698]

First off, you have a very pleasant manner and are so well spoken and easy to listen to. I absolutely love your apartment. You have made the most of a small area and it is functional yet cozy. Proof that we don’t need as much space as we think we do! Take good care and I hope you have a lovely long life with your fiancé. Best wishes from Canada ❤

[@itsjeffandmel]

Michelle, I appreciate your lovely comments! Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. My husband and I have recently moved back to our home country, Canada! So, wishing you all the best- from a fellow Canadian :)

[@maggiedunn3584]

I admire you for keeping your place so clean and tidy, especially in this kind of HK “divided flat”. Thank you for the video I enjoyed it very much!

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you so much, Maggie! I'm glad you liked the tour :)

[@brendagordon4571]

You are so neat and very organized. It is amazing what you can do for a smaller apartment. We all can learn from this video about organization. Good luck in your new home 🏡

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you so much for this lovely comment, Brenda! Glad you liked the video. 😊

[@lauraann7816]

Your tour was very nice. You are well spoken and did a great job showing us your space 👏

[@mdolphins4779]

Coompared to some of the coffin spaces and shared spaces I have seen in other videos, this apartment is great and private. Thanks for sharing.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Yes, I totally agree! Privacy is so important to me. Thank you for watching. :)

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Thanks for showing us through your home. I love it except for the bathroom. It would kick my claustrophobia into high gear. It certainty isn't a bathroom for someone even just a little over-weight. And god forbid anyone even having some plumper hips. They wouldn't fit that teensy little nook for the toilet. My hats off to you for making it so homey and maximizing your space to the fullest. Congrats on the upcoming wedding.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thanks for your lovely comment, Marie! It took quite some effort to set-up, so I’m glad you like the results. :) Great observation about the bathroom being too tight for some folks. I hadn’t thought much of it before as I’m quite a small person myself. But even for me, I occasionally bumped my knees/elbows trying to manoeuvre around! 😅

[@hattiem.7966]

My older daughter is in H K and has been there 4 years now.She had a tiny 1 bedroom apt and now lives with her French boyfriend in a two bedroom apt.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Very nice, Hattie! I hope everything is going well for your daughter in HK. Rent becomes more affordable when there is someone to share expenses with.

[@smallbluehour]

Cute place and well-organized. It makes my 900 square foot apartment (which I pay 1600 a month for in the US) feel huge. I'm guessing they don't let you have cats or dogs there? Just no room. And don't feel like you're doing something wrong for having pizza and snacks sometimes. :) It's okay! I hope you have a great marriage and life together.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you so much for your kind words- it put a smile on my face! My husband and I have been eating lots of yummy snacks lately :) One of my neighbours had a cat, but I'm not sure if it was allowed. The environment was definitely too small to keep a pet happy.

[@sherlyyolanda1166]

Truthfully, i Would love to live in your apartment 😍. Very simple, clean.

[@itsjeffandmel]

That’s very sweet to say! Thank you, Sherly ☺️

[@jilllangman9343]

Thank you for the tour. Your exhaust over the hot plates might need cleaning . You can run sudsy water through it and wipe it dry. It should be quieter when its clean. You are so organised and tidy! Well done.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Great reminder, Jill- I appreciate the cleaning tip! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour, and thank you for watching 😊

[@charitywestcott322]

I'm watching some small space videos. Due to some mistakes on my nephew's part, he's coming to live with my husband and I in our little one bedroom apartment for awhile. Your apartment gave me some great ideas for how to store things and also made me realize how much clutter we have! I think we can make this work now. 🥰 Thank you!

[@itsjeffandmel]

I hope everything goes smoothly with your nephew moving in! It’s a big change, but it sounds like you know what to do :D It’s wonderful to know that you found this video helpful.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

I think it's a lovely little dorm room, but I think it's expensive. Cute though x

[@itsjeffandmel]

Yes, I agree that it is too expensive, but that is the nature of the housing market in Hong Kong I guess. Thank you though!

[@donnajones9006]

Thank you for your very good tour. So small but well organized.

[@raquelcruz9900]

Hi , I like how you are so neat,organized and so conscious of space and home organizations functionalities. Wish you the best from a nurse in Gardena California, Raquel 🙂

[@itsjeffandmel]

thank you, Raquel, for your kind words :) take care!

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

That's better than where I live. My rent is a small room, but shared kitchen&bath with 2 other (filthy) men who doesn't clean up after themselves. Been looking for own apartment but isn't quite affordable yet. 😕

[@itsjeffandmel]

Ya finding good roommates is always hard :/ I hope you can move out soon and find a nice place all for yourself! :)

[@lisahapodaca2602]

I think I would get claustrophobia but it's really nice! I love your kitchen!

[@itsjeffandmel]

It took some time to get used to, but ended up being alright. :) Thanks for your positivity, Lisa!

[@lisahapodaca2602]

@@itsjeffandmel You're Welcome

[@rolmaguiland21]

It's clean 🇹🇹😍💕

[@itsjeffandmel]

Haha yes, thank you. :) I actually really enjoy cleaning LOL

[@h30202]

That is a very nice small studio apartment especially for HK standard.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you! I was lucky to find this one. ☺️

[@lillyadrian753]

I love the apartment

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you!

[@rikkidee]

Home is where and how you make it. You've done well with the space restrictions you have. Kudos and I hope when you move, you have plenty of space. Regards from Australia Rikki.

[@itsjeffandmel]

I appreciate your kind words, Rikki! Thanks so much, and take care :)

[@annepoitrineau5650]

you did very well organising your belongings.

[@dudeeronomy3805]

Thanks, I love seeing how small spaces can be made into comfortable living. A question - do you find that the refrigerator wakes you up at night when the compressor kicks in?? I've always found this with studio spaces.

[@melkiway]

My refrigerator was really quiet and hardly made any sounds! Interesting that you mentioned this issue though. In your experience, did the noise happen more with larger fridges, or mini ones like mine?

[@dudeeronomy3805]

@@melkiway Usually old mini fridges in cheap motels haha

[@itsjeffandmel]

@@dudeeronomy3805 Ah, that makes sense with the older fridges. I was super lucky that this studio was newly renovated and with all new appliances, no noise issues here! :)

[@KevinM913]

I have that problem in a studio in the UK. It’s worse in hot weather as the fridge is working harder. (It’s not that old either).

[@marlenefernandez2887]

Very nice tour 👍

[@martymartyn7829]

Thank you for sharing. You did a wonderful presentation and beautifully organized everything. After you marry, you two will be using more space. Hope you will share your new place. I bet it will include space for his & her books. hobbies, a fish tank, plants, and a pet. 😊😍

[@itsjeffandmel]

I appreciate your kind words, Marty! My husband and I have moved into our new home, with more space finally. We are slowly settling in (adding plants, books etc.), and hope to share a tour of it in the near future.

[@LurkerDood]

Niceee bathroom 👏😁👍 I wouldn't mind living at your place Bed, Work space, Kitchen, Fridge, Washing machine & nice Bathroom That's all I need 🤣🤭

[@itsjeffandmel]

Haha, thank you! I’m glad you like it :) This place really does have everything you need!

[@LurkerDood]

@@itsjeffandmel Really nice bathroom! 👏 😁 🤙

[@zeebest1004]

Instead of the original boxes try TOWELS to protect your electronics. Straps (exercise straps!) or string can hold it together eliminating the need for extra moving boxes. Fully used also as towels they take up no extra space!

[@itsjeffandmel]

Oh, that’s such an interesting idea for saving space! Thank you for sharing :)

[@zeebest1004]

@@itsjeffandmel I lived in a minivan 2 years - part of being homeless for 13 years! As a musician that included many years in hotels carrying all sorts of electronics. With plastic bags getting banned today sturdy shopping bags abound, so with towels for cushioning you don’t need to waste precious space with useless boxes…

[@as-1982]

It's good you closed your toilet before filming. A lot people don't do that when they show the bathroom. It's disgusting.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Hahaha, thank you! Your comment is so straightforward and true. I like keeping things clean and presentable. :)

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

Yes! I can attest to that living with shared bathroom with 2 men!

[@itsjeffandmel]

@@user-di2on5gl2d Oof, that sounds rough. It is hard enough sharing a bathroom with my husband, and he is pretty clean already LOL

[@angeladawson8424]

You have alot of unused under the bed space that is great .

[@carolanderson2648]

Love the light. Never heard of that before. Also is that why they have the heater in the bathroom? To help you dry your clothes? Good luck in the future. Have to show us your new place!

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you, Carol! I do hope to film a new home tour sometime in the future :) I believe companies originally designed those bathroom heaters to provide warmth & ventilation. But it really became popular when people started using it for their clothes because there are so many small homes in HK without a proper dryer.

[@noeraldinkabam]

Me, looking at the Philips Smart Sleep: you good girl, you have natural light!

[@itsjeffandmel]

Haha, awesome! You’re lucky :D

[@iseeyou3499]

She's planning a move - Yay!!!

[@joandougan8682]

Your voice is very soothing. Thank you.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you very much, Joan! Take care :)

[@vincentnnyc]

You could use the tv to hook up to your MacBook Pro for as a 2nd monitor.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Ya, I tried it at one point, but the TV was too high and too close to my face for it to be comfortable. :/ Thanks for the suggestion though! ;D

[@4kiro]

it is so cute

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thanks :)

[@mariamcclanahan470]

So interresting

[@cyber4052]

When I lived in a studio apartment, I had dreams while sleeping about finding extra rooms in other apartments. Did you ever have dreams about finding extra rooms?

[@itsjeffandmel]

That’s so interesting! I usually cannot remember my dreams when I wake up… so I’m not sure 😅

[@longloismariam7767]

You could you the tv as a picture frame

[@itsjeffandmel]

Oooh I never thought of that, thanks for the idea! :)

[@ashleypeng24]

Toilet shower.the window put wall paper.can see thru but blur.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Ya, that is a good idea! I'll keep it in mind for the future. :)

[@mamura5343]

Curious how long you lived in this apartment for?? Thank you for the video though!! ^^ very interesting!

[@itsjeffandmel]

I lived in this apartment for around 2 years. Thank you for watching!

[@pattiperry6169]

The place looks cute, I wish you could see more of the apartment than what she owns or has

[@maggielo1133]

Is not bad at all in hk

[@itsjeffandmel]

I agree, thank you. I was really lucky to find this place :)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool😀

[@saminekunis8680]

In which City District of Hong Kong which is also my former a fave home was this Apartment if i may ask

[@itsjeffandmel]

This was in North Point! :)

[@cindysstory9715]

it's more expensive then my apartment and you not really have windows in your apartment, I live in causewaybay I have two windows one room and small living room

[@itsjeffandmel]

Wow, really? That sounds nice! Do you have any roommates?

[@linglingkung356]

Also, I would like to know which area the apartment is located if you do not mind telling? Thanks!

[@itsjeffandmel]

It is located in North Point, inside an old residential building. Thank you for watching!

[@l.contouris3449]

Hi..nice tour. I would like to know where you got your dirty clothes divider. It looks like perfect size for space I have. Thanks.

[@itsjeffandmel]

The dirty clothes divider is made by a company called “Laundress”, and the product is called “Double Sorter”. Here’s the website: www.thelaundress.com/products/double-sorter-white Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@821patty2]

Where do you store your clothes?

[@itsjeffandmel]

In the closest above the foot of the bed!

[@zee139]

how much is the rent for this kind of studio ?

[@itsjeffandmel]

The rent was around 1500 Canadian dollars per month (9000 Hong Kong dollars) Thanks for watching!

[@vickigeiger9703]

Where do you keep your clothes for work or relaxing? No closet??

[@itsjeffandmel]

I showed the outside of the closet at 3:40, but forgot to film the inside of it. It's small, but I managed to fit all my clothes inside (including jackets, work clothes, gym stuff etc.).

[@linglingkung356]

$1500 is in HK dollars or in US.

[@itsjeffandmel]

It’s 1500 Canadian dollars. So, approx 9000 Hong Kong dollars.

[@ludgeriamangalino6359]

What is the name of the apartment & location?

[@itsjeffandmel]

This was in the Metropole residential complex in North Point! Thank you for watching :)

[@mmmbb369]

Witch address this $1500 room?

[@itsjeffandmel]

It is one of the older buildings in North Point, Hong Kong. There are quite a few small studios like this if you search around.

[@mmmbb369]

@@itsjeffandmel if $1500 it’s very good price 🥰

[@maloucampbell8124]

What you meant by 1500 is it in US$ or HK$?coz if it's in HK dollars then that's quite reasonable price but if it's US dollars then I think it's quite expensive for a studio type

[@itsjeffandmel]

Hi Malou, it was $1500 Canadian dollars! So around 9000 HK dollars. You're right, it's considered a bit expensive for such a small studio.

[@maloucampbell8124]

@@itsjeffandmel might be expensive but as you said it's near the commodities and sort of central hongkong so it's worth it!!! Enjoy married lifetoo

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you so much!

[@Sam7.29]

Square meter size?

[@itsjeffandmel]

I would estimate it to be about 12 square meters! Thank you for watching :)

[@joeblow9126]

How big Sqm?

[@melkiway]

I estimate that it’s around 12 square meters! Thank you for watching :D

[@joeblow9126]

@@melkiway thank you reply!

[@marig6184]

That is over priced!

[@unglaubichuberlieber8048]

please goto africa and camp...and watch out for alligators/crocks

[@itsjeffandmel]

Yes, it’s expensive compared to some other parts of the world! Sadly, this is not unusual in HK- it’s a bit shocking, right?!

[@bayjustin3885]

No one should live like this. This isn’t living. It’s suffering. Shame.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Yeah, the situation is tough in Hong Kong in terms of housing :/ I'm just thankful that I found a clean place!

[@spinelessdevil]

sad af and depressing af yikes

[@unglaubichuberlieber8048]

thanks for YOUR GREAT INTRODUCTIONS...my ignorant question...how did you find this apartment ??? danke!!! alles gute !!!

[@itsjeffandmel]

I found this apartment through a facebook group for rentals! In Hong Kong, lots of real estate agents post their listings in this manner. :) Thank you for watching!

[@Tour-Help254]

Hi sister. How can i connect with u in social? I mean Facebook or Instagram

[@buddhinij7874]

Oh wow this is great; it has everything you need.

[@itsjeffandmel]

Yeah, I was really lucky to have found this apartment! It's not common for such a small space to be so well equipped. :)

[@staceyd8397]

Well set out little area, and a window (though the view isn’t fantastic) is good. Love the under bed storage

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thank you Stacey! Yeah, the under bed storage was super helpful (despite being a bit awkward to access with the mattress weighing on top). I imagine it would be much better with pull-out drawers instead!

[@longloismariam7767]

Pretty well organized !

[@itsjeffandmel]

thank you!

[@anatorres9301]

I'd like to know what is the name the little box where you receive the messages from your fiance, it has red heart.

[@itsjeffandmel]

It’s called “LoveBox”! Here is their website: ca.lovebox.love/collections/all

[@GoRed2024]

Cute apartment!

[@itsjeffandmel]

Thanks Carie!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video.

[@itsjeffandmel]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)