San Francisco Efficiency Studio Tour (120 sq ft!)

Yep, you read that right-- I lived in a shoebox for $1200/ a month. Come tour my (previous) San Francisco apartment, complete with a murphy bed!
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[@bonniepwtf]

You achieved keeping it light & airy without it feeling cluttered. So many clever storage solutions. Bravo 👏.

[@gougou2169]

Great job! The place looks lived in, yet well maintained. A great use of storage and space., The fact that you have a bathroom makes it even more amazing! Enjoy!

[@ohjeezmom3347]

I LOVE that you store your instant pot in a big basket! What a fantastic idea! You've done a great job all around with your tiny apartment. My smallest apartment was about 148 square feet. I love tiny living.

[@elizabethashton9590]

I am in awe of your creativity and ability to live in such a small space. You say you lived in a place for $1200 a month, but did not say how much this place was. I unfortunately could not live in a space that small, I'd feel like I couldn't breathe. Best of luck to you.

[@dsa2591]

I am so impressed with what you've done. I live in 500 SF and had to rent a storage space for half of my stuff, so now I'm inspired to start designing it so it holds all my stuff.

[@Patricia-lts]

This is the best tiny apartment I've seen recently. You made a full working kitchen, and the solutions are great . Cooking is very important to me, and i always imagine how it would be in those studios... It's awesome

[@CeeCee630]

You utilized so many smart small space tips and tricks in your apartment. Great job!

[@MamaVee50]

Beautiful design. The Murphy bed was a great idea. 🌺

[@dianebaker5243]

Your home is beautiful. You could definitely help people how to maximise a small space. You done brilliant in your home. 👍🥰

[@bethroesch2156]

You have created a really beautiful space. You have everything you need and it really seems like you have found a way to not feel closed in. I love the Murphy bed 👍🏻

[@Scriptorsilentum]

it's not a big deal sleeping in your living room but it's a real drag living in the sleeping room - it does make quite a difference.

[@cf1324]

I loved it, I think you really maximised the space. I often watch home tours and then like to wonder about how I would make better use of the space. But your tiny apartment is completely optimised. And it looks good too 🙂

[@williamclark1244]

It was very smart of you to go vertical with your storage. A lot of people tend to miss out on that opportunity.

[@dominickbundy6429]

You’ve done a splendid job with the tour and how you decorated it

[@catherineallen6024]

You've gained the most possible out of your apartment - the ventilation is very clever, the plant is a great idea to keep the air cleaner, your presentation of the space is great and the practical tips on what, how and where you got it were great.

[@alexandracrawford8132]

I'm obsessed with designs for tiny living! is one of the most efficiently decorated spaces I've seen! Love it.

[@tonymcneil978]

The sad thing is he has to bring in pretty decent money just to afford this tiny place. Rent is out of control. It shouldn't even be legal to offer a place for rent without a kitchen.

[@jesussaveslivess]

You spoke out for many tenants 👏🏼 It should be illegal, forcing people to improvise. Weird but fortunately for me.. I think living small is the cutest idea ever.. Thats why I was here in the first place 👍🏼😅

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

u know damn well his apartment cannot fit Shaquille O Neil his apartment is just too small for Shaquille O Neil to walk in 😄

[@tigergreg8]

This apt was very well done. It doesn't seem as small as it really is. 👍

[@bonriver9420]

You did a great job decorating this apartment. It is well organized, welcoming, functional and beautiful. Smart use of the two fans. Love your murphy bed, your shelving and all of your storage solutions. The mirrors are a great idea to reflect the light and make the place look bigger. Love the wind chimes also. I agree with you on not wanting to share a bathroom. Love your bathroom. The over the toilet shelf holds a lot of storage and how nice to have a tub as well. You have great taste.

[@clydelaz]

A Murphy bed or fold out couch is definitely the way to go. Watching similar videos I am amazed at how many people find it necessary to plop a big bed down eating up so much space.

[@joycemcneil6668]

Fantastic space ! Functional storage and well organized. It seems bigger than 120 square feet. I agree a bathroom inside the apartment is a requirement. You did an awesome job organizing everything so that the space doesn't seem cluttered.

[@PhireRayne]

I 💕 how you utilize your space for storage & making it comfortable & airy. 💕

[@guambyguambelle1864]

You've done an incredible job designing your layout for such a small space! Efficient use of space that is also light/airy, and not a bit claustrophobic. And how nice to have your own bathroom! 😁

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

So glad you have a bathroom! I kept waiting for that. With a little space to cook, and your own bathroom, you're just fine.

[@denisecabral3678]

I love that you utilized all the vertical space possible. Your apartment is simply gorgeous. I could live there easily as it is light and airy and very well maintained. Marvelous!!

[@antoniojones5109]

Great job you found a way to place functional furniture in every corner of the space, really like the bathroom & totally agree on having your own bathroom decision

[@wwaxwork]

Great set up, love how all your storage matched in color palette and you had neutrals of several colors for them it made it very pleasing to the eye and very restful at the same time.

[@giarivera5060]

I agree with you by having your own space specially the bathroom, and don't share it with anyone. Great job you did on that little space.👋👋👋

[@billhardy7870]

Great use of the space you have, one of the best I've seen in tiny apartment videos I've seen. Thanks for the tour!

[@francescadesmond8846]

Good for you for not sacrificing a bathroom. I see so many NYC "apt" tours where their living space is basically a rented room without one and they use a shared one in the hallway. Ugh. And at a certain age using a twin bed just says you plan on always sleeping alone. Good for you on utilizing your space so well.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Small but lovely. Congratulations on the result. Better to have a bathroom than a kitchen!

[@hallymariah45]

Your apartment is so sweet and lovely...You are a master at how you made it for you!!

[@goldnron]

Ok Sir, If you haven't already thought of it and would welcome another stream of income, you are a master organizer with taste and style! You could be a super space consultatnt, in this era with so many seeking smaller square footage space/rent, you stand out in skill, placment and function! Kudos to you, thank you for sharing your inspiring space!

[@reneedennis2011]

You utilized your space well! Thanks for the tour!

[@michellelyman7092]

the bathroom and the murphy bed are what makes this space worth implementing all your easy on the eyes storage solutions! If only there were A/C and a space for a small washer/dryer unit it would be perfect but you've got it as close to perfection as it could be I think!

[@Amalia-no7xt]

You made great use of all of your space. Super welcoming too.

[@alexandreataala4212]

Loving how you manage in a small but you made it very beautiful and works for you. Big PLUS - IT’S all to yourself and not sharing spaces❤️

[@leeauslander8305]

Really good job with the space! You are so cute😊

[@BossLadyGrady]

Incredible use of your space. My office space is 140 sq ft and I couldn’t imagine living in such a small space but you made it look easy.

[@jojijosette5946]

I love your apartment. I'm a minimalist, plus I don't like space. I like tiny houses. You did a great job. Hi from Los Angeles.

[@laurayardley8144]

Your tiny studio is so sweet you have given me so many ideas as I have a tiny place

[@Bobrogers99]

This is a real living setup and not a staged one like some videos. I would opt for a twin bed instead of a Murphy bed to avoid needing to get it ready at night and putting it away each morning, but to each his own! You've made use of all the storage possibilities so you don't need to be a minimalist to live here.

[@simplyshannon19]

Very nice. You did a great job!

[@hedykay]

Very good!! Lived in SF in an efficiency before with a similar 'kitchen' but I had two rooms. You did very well!!

[@dollworld3256]

Wow. Serious smart not cluttered looking storage solutions

[@SunFarmer]

You've done a great job incorporating storage and keeping it light and bright!

[@nancy.sogladtoseeyourposts473]

Great job stretching out your space and options!!!

[@carolynek1875]

You did a wonderful job. And yes the Murphy bed was a great idea otherwise your couch would be your bed .. and if you had company over they would be sitting on your bed yuk!! . you did a great job with 120 square.. well done! Love it!!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your home there in San Francisco. It looks really nice...

[@kb9847]

such a great space. You are very creative with your storage. I LOVE LOVE the murphy bed!! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

[@anthonydavid5121]

I would never give this place up. it's totally cute, plus you have a bay window which is just a big plus, as is having a kitchen and your own bathroom. Who cares if it's tiny. You live alone in SF. (San Franciscan here now livinging abroad. In which part of the city is your place ... would love to know for when I move back!!). Best, A.

[@wiinidiaz]

Fantastic! Inspiring! I look forward to more vids on your channel. TYFS! 😊🧡😊

[@lauraburgess4287]

Love your place- great job ! Love your presentation- great tour.

[@dhr8687]

This was great! Love your decorating style. Definitely using some of your storage tips.

[@leese.23]

You did a great job! I was really surprised to see that you had your own bathroom.

[@shrineshrine389]

great job! wonderful cooking and sleeping solutions.. it feels welcoming bright and cheerful.

[@laurahale9309]

Your storage ideas are inspiring!!!

[@jpaleas]

I like it ! You definitely have great storage ideas and solutions! Everything looks neat ! The Murphy bed was a brilliant idea! Also, very smart to choose a space that includes a bathroom, it really makes it feel like home ! Good job!

[@michelleharrington163]

Great job! Very good use of your space and looks really nice too!!

[@kathleenfox941]

Terrific job! Love your positivity

[@larrykroah6986]

Congratulations! Great video with beaucoup ideas of what a creative person can do with a very small space. I had a somewhat larger apartment when I lived in Brooklyn several years ago, but you have REALLY surpassed what I think I could have done. Thank you for sharing!

[@jerryalicea8897]

Loved the tour. You are a genius when it comes to maximizing space. Very well organized. The apartment is cute...as cute as you.

[@windwest4D]

You have everything well organized and put together nicely! You gave me some very good ideas for my place. Thank you!

[@teenad9672]

You did a good job on decorating and using your space so well

[@rachelmaddowswife8713]

That's a great deal for SF! As long as you keep it clean it looks totally doable.

[@lizzettesantiago9729]

Awesome work!

[@colleenmahony8803]

It's adorable and so are you. Listen, I live in a 1000 sq ft home that most people consider "tiny," and it's a challenge sometimes. I like watching videos of tiny apartments, vans, busses, etc, because I think if many of those same efficient designs were used, I could enjoy my space more. And honestly, people don't need a McMansion-- more affordable housing could be available if we all downsized a bit.

[@cindicopeland9731]

Great job adding so much extra (& much-needed) storage.

[@miamiflorida6965]

I luv this Studio! Very organized!!!!

[@evakildjdkslsl]

I lived in 12m room (studio) for 3 years, I guess, with 3 different roommates. There are a lots of studious like that in Saint-Petersburg, not all of them have window, shower, there are always mini bar instead of fridge and it is rare to have kitchen stove

[@barbaraglover3841]

I am amazed at what you did❣️❣️❣️Wonderful job!!!

[@weeziepuff13]

Fantastic job on the layout and all the space-saving tricks! I can't believe that was $1200! I hope that included all the utilities.

[@mkaltreider5322]

thank you for sharing your lovely home! well done in decor, multi-use furnishing and storage! one thing come to mind though, securing everything as best you can in the event of an earthquake - not fun I know but good to do. thanks again for the great tour!

[@zebeart8808]

Thanks for the tour of your tiny apartment

[@hpatterson8812]

Great home, love how you have done it. Looks amazing 🤩

[@terribelle3]

Absolutely brilliant placing of everything and great furniture pieces! You have made so much storage space without it feeling or looking cramped ❤️

[@jacquelinebeason1360]

A great video. Greetings from London,UK🇬🇧👍😀

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

It is so cozy and bright. Love the high ceilings and the light coloured walls. I really enjoyed the tour! Cheers ✌

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Very creative solutions to a tiny space. It does feel great when everything you have is yours and you don't have to share. Great tiny apartment, and great solutions!

[@ositagordita8550]

Very well organized! ✌️🐾

[@daCubanaqt]

“I like to spread out.” Love it! Great job utilizing your small space. Gave me some good ideas. Wow, San Fran rolls like that where even if you rent, you have a community bathroom? That sounds like a converted SRO building. You do have a nice sized bathroom, looks like a third of the living space!

[@pablopaul6371]

Great apartment - doesn’t look too cluttered. Would love seeing more videos - you have a terrific design touch.

[@maryannkom299]

I can hardly believe what you’ve done to the space! It’s amazing!

[@katherinespencer2073]

Never understand who people live this way but good on them. Amazing. Just my books or just my plants would take up the entire space. My hand & power tools, would not fit. Wish you well.

[@April-dy2tn]

You have made a very cozy and efficient use of your space here. It’s great use of the walls and shelves as well. Great job and I love that hanging chandelier-esque from your grandmother. Maayong trabaho!

[@CBAmakingAusername]

You have done a great job. Your apartment looks lovely

[@jenocean824]

Wow, great job!

[@Gabrielle499]

Love it!! ❤️

[@marimercy14]

Great job!

[@Hunter357mag]

Fantastic use of space-and every square inch of it! Being able to hide things away makes it seem much larger than it really is. The Murphy bed really makes it all work. I'm impressed that you have a bathroom of your own too-that would be high on my list too. Great video!

[@jemandjemand2362]

the idea with the fans is really good

[@lorrainenicoletti6232]

Thankyou for showing us your apt. You have a well organized and edited space . Attractive and light and open! Not cluttered at all. Talent and smart choices. Love the Ikea pieces The Murphy Bed perfect. Multiple Mirrors are awesome if they don’t increase any visual clutter . I can take Lessons from you!!! And Your windows are the Hightlight of the total space.

[@pe4774]

Dude! You did an amazing job decorating it! I would totally live there. It looks soooo cozy! Great job, you are very talented!

[@jackiejeffries308]

Love it you did a great job

[@joycekepic8947]

Wow! What a wonderful use of space

[@fonsecarichard]

Great usage of space! Also Good video presentation!

[@tigerlilly1975]

Love this setup!

[@MamaC6100]

You did a GREAT job!

[@mudpiemutt8305]

I love this place. Especially the kitchen area. ❤️

[@cathykristensen4440]

Such a cool little space!

[@philrose7716]

So nice! I love your organization