This Designer's Own Melbourne Terrace Home Uses Every Square Millimetre

At only 5m wide, this Melbourne terrace home of designer Dan Gayfer needed to make use of every square millimetre to ensure enough space, flexibility and functionality for his family. He did this by really analysing the needs of his family, such as, did they really need a dedicated laundry room, or would they prefer more living space?
A feature of this home are the tiles used throughout, in conventional areas such as the bathrooms and kitchen splashback, but also in places you wouldn't expect them, like the rear exterior facade. There was functional reasoning behind this, for their durability and low maintenance, but also, Dan's father is a tiler and did the tiling for his own home, which is a special bond to have.
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[@Zainab-sf2lu]

Often modern houses feel cold but this is so cozy and welcoming

[@anonnymous4684]

I love the style of this house. So simple, stylish and timeless.

[@bratkohli2977]

When I look at my wallet : 👁️👄👁️

[@Mooooty]

In general...terrace homes exteriors are god-awful looking...but this home has a nicely designed interior.

[@tannyainthecity]

i love the idea of using tiles in the balcony. there's something about this house that feels stylish but also lived in

[@geegee_509]

Lol love the ending. Do I go this way, oh no? This way then? 😂😂 Very exceptional home with realistic dimensions and usage of soace

[@SimpleDwelling]

Haha yeah we were figuring out the best sequence, thought it’d be nice to include it at the end.

[@catoftruth1044]

this is better than the mansion or any bigger house tbh

[@africastravellingseed]

The detailing in this house is incredible. Every moment was such a sensory pleasure of timeless spaces. Thanks for sharing. Very inspired 💛

[@andrewmillar8153]

My favourites; white painted brick ;warm wood and plenty of light

[@SimpleDwelling]

Be sure to check out the floor plans, photographs and more; thedesignemotive.com/episodes/a-designers-home/dan-gayfer Watch An Architect's Own Townhouse Has an Eco-Luxe Approach; kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4nQi5ZtgLSZaM0

[@keroskyindonesia6477]

I really like this design, currently going to renovate my 10x20m home, I believe your design is going to inspire my future home so much!

[@worldwithus1303]

What’s the plot size ???

[@Jayrogg]

This house has a very nice feeling indeed. Beautiful. Also refreshing to hear the designer/owner talk without the pretentious manner of some designers.

[@yasserbensetti1575]

My favorite one so far 👏 looks like there is a lot of Japanese design influence in it ! very functional ! that's the design I like !

[@janelowe7794]

Love the house. And love the personality of the designer!

[@noahprince350]

Am just so glad designers from Australia is doing minimalist approaches looking to japanese elements.💗🇹🇭

[@phuongminhnguyen97]

I’m a little late but just came across your video and I’m in love with your home. Great maximisation 😍🙌🏻

[@slayakyol3080]

Great idea using the under stair area as laundry room👍 brilliant

[@tropicalbeach9225]

This house was featured on another girls channel. I saw it. Yes very good house and good use of space! How much did it cost you to do all of this?

[@ausboy2281]

Such a nice house but it would be 1.5 million in inner Melbourne and 2 million in inner Sydney 😔

[@nickvsarch]

The tiles are very elegant, especially the ones on the exterior facade. I've never seen anything quite like it! An exceptional piece of architecture 🤗

[@Simphome]

I haven't seen a wooden fence like that in a long time. very nostalgic.

[@kimrecreant]

Great to have an unpretentious commentary. Clever, classy design!

[@jemuymuy]

I love this. It feels and looks like home, so honest, and warm. Not like the usual modern art gallery-looking kind of house that looks so cold.

[@tansan1953]

So excited to design a home with u baby @jem

[@jemuymuy]

@@tansan1953 halaaaaaa

[@valleo27]

Truly a cozy home!

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

I really like this home. So nice.

[@anaalves3658]

I'm Portuguese born, and we use tiles on the exterior of our buildings. For some weird reason painted facades look grimmy very quickly in the Portuguese climate, but the tiles look beautiful for decades, they are low maintenance.👏👏👏👏 I really liked your solution to the laundry room problem.😍 I would need a bigger refrigerator in my kitchen 😉. I do love the huge Windows leading to the courtyard 👏👏👏😍

[@Saraseeksthompson0211]

I want this home I’m

[@klgherkin]

I love this one! Like he said, the character of the home is very inviting, and it's nice how much he respects the feel of the terrace house. Just wondering what paint colour has been used for the walls...?

[@travelsouvenirs6027]

Another brilliant design. P/S do not let the creepers block the view upstairs!

[@beadmecreative9485]

Having lived in Melbourne, the upper floors are going to get hot the moment the sun rises in the summer ... so hot you can’t breath.

[@Unc3rtaintyPrinciple]

this is my fav channel now, thank you for taking us to these homes and introducing us to these lovely people

[@SimpleDwelling]

That’s so lovely to hear!

[@a.c4071]

I was wondering if this house was featured on "Hunting for george" channel ?? it looks familiar to me

[@SimpleDwelling]

Yes it has been

[@sziweya]

Now this is a cozy home

[@PikoCases]

Lovely tiny house 🏠

[@muffins6392]

this is what i call a home.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Thanks for watching!

[@broken_fence9675]

In Melbourne, even the smallest & ugliest house could cost over a million dollars. I can't imagine how much price they would set for this one.

[@mrnminaj12]

How much would a custom home like this cost to build?

[@Prieze868]

I like told exteriors it don't do it enough like brick Timbers lovely but it's cliche I think to tiling is a new way to look make a house look contemporary modern or interesting

[@sepmega4256]

Hi, May I know what are the materials use for your kitchen cabinet . Thanks

[@lovi2395]

He seems like an awesome dad.

[@tihss1]

It looks like a japanese anime house 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@vittorianesse]

My dream too! Love some of the design decisions you made 👏🏻

[@milo.t_]

I kept coming back to this house cuz it's still one of my utmost favourite home designs! i also love how economical it could be and i love tiles when they are well planned XD

[@milo.t_]

still coming back to this vid every now and then. these tiles are so alluring!

[@aurisedwards]

Beautiful modern home. The wood and white color scheme softens and warms the look compared to most modern designs.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Glad you like it!

[@yushikuang7877]

Cubic house or plywood modern was never my style. But this one have characters. I like it ....surprising. I love the inside but the outside...needs more love.

[@MsWinterlife]

Saw a very similar style but tiny townhouse for sale a few years ago, and of course I checked out all the pictures. This house is enormous in comparison, that’s for sure :)

[@minigiant8998]

the pendant light looks crooked.

[@saromaliga5937]

Australian modern housing style is more into terrace houses. Going for Minimalist look. Love this terrace home. But want to know the sizes of your home.

[@jedoka]

Excellent project - and great it gives you links to more information, plans etc.,

[@antoniuswibowo4030]

Cantik= beautiful.

[@felipepuerto4713]

Thanks for sharing! Wonderful project.

[@Rabbittomaru]

*I REALLY LOVE YOUR HOME* Every side, part and room truly designed with perfectly neat, aesthetic and comfy. I wish someday, I could have a home like yours. Thank you for sharing the view, Dan 💐😊💕

[@brunocoltrane]

oh god the dust between the pc table lmao

[@peadar-o]

Very homely despite it being so simple. I think it’s because of the use of wood. 🤗😎🤗

[@rossgeography]

lovely and inspiring in a 5m width (the plot is nice and long though and he gets to go up towards the back of the row house)

[@carolz5090]

Gorgeous. Perfect. Zero negative feedback. I think it’s going to age really well. (Gotta give some love to the picture of the brindle greyhound in the dining room)

[@20sefora]

that couch is amazing!!!! where did you get ? anyone know?

[@bashlyrics9701]

Can u give dimensions? Please

[@zaQba]

this is a nice home indeed

[@kamjc]

Ohhh! I saw this on Hunting for George! Beauuuutiful house!

[@henrietta9206]

Never Too Small

[@GregNow]

3:57 😂💚

[@PUMIC]

👏

[@meganreynolds1085]

The laundry under the steps is GENIUS

[@jellybaby9630]

What is the wood??????

[@hopelim0708]

Love it, especially the bathroom...

[@ModernARQ]

Lovely house!

[@cassiekay8633]

Stunning, clever, creative, calming, elegant and homey ; simply perfect ! I love it so much !

[@Itzy91]

Doesn't the dryer cause condensation in the closet?

[@barneymd12]

Beautiful Home indeed! I and my Family would love to live there... Cozy and warm!

[@thepurplepanda1194]

Love the carefully “picked” and use of space - nice design

[@IRConceptsandConstructions]

Very nice

[@pam7106]

Beautiful

[@delonshenloong7611]

Love it!

[@boyvsglobe]

5 meters???? WoW!!! What's the length?

[@AmazingHomeDesign]

I love that design

[@nuknuk331]

It is a very good design.. thanks for sharing..

[@tiiamarsh2709]

had me up until "we demolished everything except the front 2 rooms"

[@SimpleDwelling]

A lot of the time the back end of these Victorian homes are poorly designed and built extensions in the 50s/60s/70s that don't offer any value. So it makes sense to clear all of those lean-to extensions over the years, keep the historical part, and build a new contemporary part.

[@leeknow8299]

the tiles are so beautiful

[@SimpleDwelling]

Agree!

[@moonbeamlucas2164]

Your Dad is fantastic :) xx

[@sherlymaria6861]

Wish one day I could have a house like this 🙏

[@leilaguimaraes1180]

AN AMAZING HOUSE!!!!!

[@jimmyhandoko7034]

Absolutely stunning house idea

[@aviajarehema7393]

Gorgeous home! 👍👍

[@melindadouglas1673]

This is a beautiful home! ❤️

[@vel23143]

I like so much

[@nedaajassaim9508]

Absolutely astonishing!

[@jor_cid]

👌👌👌👌👌

can you share the distance between your main kitchen and the island? I am considering the same kitchen layout for my house but we only get 4meter. Just to ensure the best conform distance

[@SimpleDwelling]

I will follow-up with Dan on that specific dimension for you. If I'm to take a pretty educated guess however, it'll probably be 1m between the benches. So with both benches being 600mm deep, you'll be left with 1,800mm to fit in your hallway, and construction (wall depth). If you're considering a staircase, that kitchen layout won't work, as you'll be about 200-300mm too narrow.

@@SimpleDwelling Thank you very much for the reply. Indeed it is too narrow and it would be very annoying to have 2 people in the same kitchen like my situation. I am thinking of kitchen peninsula instead. My Architect is not very experience so I am finding the best advice from other source for my home

[@suhas2591]

😍👍🏻

[@simplepoint7825]

What a cool cozy house 😉

[@user975bg]

Very nice!

[@mariusebauer]

Plain beautiful

[@vivivivi1506]

Think I’m in love with this house

[@simplysurfing]

My modern house that i built in India. Cant even open the windows to let in some fresh air, bec of the pesky fcking lizards that enter thru every crevice at every chance they can.

[@henrietta9206]

also air pollution. You guys brought it to Singapore. Once we know a migrant is renting next door we know it is game over. Why cant u guys learn to not pollute?

[@elizabethmorcos5534]

Would love to know why the desk has two elements? Is that a shelf also? For paper?

[@SimpleDwelling]

You’re right, it’s a little shelf for papers, drawings, the odd pen or pencil. It can be handy to have, especially to “hide” sprawling paper!

[@elizabethmorcos5534]

@@SimpleDwelling well needed detail

[@tommy_zyong]

Lovely!

[@rahmanwawo3733]

Love

[@Rinrin_98]

The OG knows that this was featured on Hunting for George. Love the design. You have incredible taste.

[@rado.s]

Love it!

[@mars05504]

WOW! LOVE IT!!!

[@bearnosaur]

incredible space, feels so "just right"!