Wabi-Sabi Modern Japanese Inspired Small Home

This beautiful modern Japanese inspired small home is a real architectural marvel! Everywhere you look, the home is filled with unique and interesting design aspects which make it as visually interesting as it is functional.
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Owner Tamiko decided to downsize her home after tragically losing her husband. With her kids grown up, she no longer needed the space and the opportunity opened up for her to build a laneway house on the Vancouver (BC) property of her mother, brining the family closer together.
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The house, designed by Tamiko’s brother-in-law, architect incorporates elements of wabi-sabi (the world view of acceptance of imperfection) and Japanese design, drawing from Tamiko’s Japanese heritage. The home was designed and built with a lot of love and attention to detail creating a very special place for her to call home and begin a new life.
I hope you enjoy the full video tour of this very special home.
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[@OriginalSketch6494]

Between the loss of her husband, friend, and her kids leaving the nest, it sounds like she's had to endure a lot of seismic shifts in rapid succession, yet her warm and welcoming demeanor have remained strong. Wonderful to see her thriving in a space that I hope has brought a renewed sense of consistency to her life.

[@motoryzen]

I couldn't agree more. 5 bucks says she is the type of intelligent person who stays clear of braindead thots and simps...a seemingly true decent woman.

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

She's emotionally mature.

[@levitus._3507]

@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. good way of explaining. I guess it's part of growing up too

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

@@levitus._3507 sadly, some grown ups are not quite so "grownup". I really don't know the recipe for emotional maturity, I guess some people experience lots of emotional trauma, they tend to have experience in knowing how to deal with the upcoming one.

[@levitus._3507]

@@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad. I very much understand that. Everyone have different story after all.

[@anikaasif6894]

I love how she credited the Architect, interior designer and contractor for their hard work, such a lovely humble sweet woman...i dont usually see a lot of them doing this in real life. I am a huge fan of this channel and would request Bryce to mention the architect and design team atleast once, even as written text, cause even though the client initiates the idea and funds this, the houses are design team’s child, when we appreciate beautiful architecture who should also appreciate the hands that raised them, a little motivation & appreciation goes a long way.

[@MichaelDawson03]

While your point is well taken and spot on, many of the homes Bryce features are designed, and often built, by the owners. Many of them are DIY or they work with a friend, or family member who shows them how. I feel that he typically does a great job giving credit to the people involved.

[@goodingwashington6099]

She also totally credited her Mom for the garden...

[@siddhantpujari9035]

Are you an architect? 🤔

[@stephaniec2491]

She's like that in real life too! She is a lovely lovely person.

[@youtubecensorsspeech6672]

Just let me see the house idgaf about a list of names

[@moritasari3977]

The most adorable feature actually is seeing she live next to her mother and enjoy the garden together..

[@tempgirl00711]

totally agree, i've only seen something like this when I was a kid. one of my friends, lived w/her parents on one street and her grandmother lived on the next street over. their backyards were connected with a huge garden and small tiny bridge, over their koi pond, my friend is Japanese and white and everything was designed with Asian influence, it was so peaceful and nice out there, but we would cross over and visit all the time. the set up was amazing... the only time i've ever seen anything like that...

[@JD-sy7kb]

Bryce not only created a show that pleases his audience, it’s an adventure for him as well. I never get tired of seeing these tiny houses. More importantly, the story that goes along with each one. You feel like you’re actually meeting these people yourself. The imagination and creativity that goes into each one is what really draws me in. It’s no wonder there are over 4 million viewers. I’m hooked.

[@narkeddiver7325]

I’m scared Bryce is a vampire - we always have to wait for him to ask to be invited in ;)

[@livingbig]

Hahahaha!

[@guerrillaentrepreneur5999]

That's probably why we never see cloves of garlic hanging in their kitchens...................

[@shellythalliburton7559]

Lol. He just has good manners. Dwl (i know it's a joke, just saying)

[@msvideotime]

That was hilarious!

[@cherrytutu-an1390]

😂

[@hanshen5584]

Not only is this architecturally awesome, but the footprint is just right too. Something of this size is probably compatible with more people than a really tiny house on a trailer.

[@livingbig]

Very true. Not everyone could comfortably live in a tiny home. Some of these small home designs would suit a wider variety of people.

[@juliebaker6969]

It AUGHT to be perfect for half a million. And that doesn't even count the lot, just the house. For that kind of money I'd rather make do with something a lot less ideal.

[@janetwalker3541]

@@juliebaker6969 in Vancouver that is not a high price for a lovely home like this. An old dumpy place could sell for a million easy! It's location, location, location!

[@juliebaker6969]

@@janetwalker3541 that's true where buying a house is concerned, but less so when building on already owned land. Property costs vary wildly from place to place, but building materials and labor costs are more uniform. There probably are fairly wide variations in permit and inspection fees in different areas, but I doubt it amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars. I still say half a million is pretty pricy for such a small house, no matter WHERE you build it, especially if the property is already owned.

[@Cody_Ramer]

Plus if it is an actual house it will go up in value rather than a glorified trailer that drops value like a rock.

[@andreadaniel8792]

I really enjoy all these episodes but THIS one had so much more meaning to it for me. She talked about her grief and transitioning from the home she shared with her late husband, and the way she expressed what was important to her in her living space was quite personal. Plus, the way the home was connected to her mom’s house was so special. 👏🏾👏🏾❣️

[@darcyferrigno]

I find many of these tiny home owners/creators have much more intentionality and a connection with their homes versus the average person who just buys because. It is a beautiful story and I think we all could learn from her and other owners like this.

[@K3Bear11]

This episode was so meaningful. I just lost my Mom whom I took care of by myself for 11 years. We lived together. Then lost 2 of my best friends....all within 3 months of eachother. I can honestly say....I truly was able to feel her grief when she spoke. What a beautiful lady...such a lovely home and gracious story. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Namaste

[@hoomanboing8477]

Process is good

[@RamblinAround]

Her brother-in-law is a great architect. That home is a piece of art.

[@koolkitties8552]

hey Rambling I watch your channel too

[@RamblinAround]

@@koolkitties8552Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@shejean]

I don’t see this as a ‘tiny’ house. It’s like an average-sized town house in a complex. It’s quite roomy with high a ceiling. It is beautiful!!

[@adrianguynn5807]

WOW!! This place is gorgeous! Great architect! I'm thinking if you manage the project right you should be able to get a lot for 500k!

[@ridiculouslycute]

@@RamblinAround up in your decprsypuive ski

[@livingbig]

Hey all! I hope you're all having a fantastic week. I really love the unique style of this home. You can really see how much love was poured into it's design and construction. Enjoy this week's episode! Love from Bryce & Rasa

[@judittorok6290]

Love this channel💕

[@watertea9419]

Hope you both are also having a awesome week ^-^

[@zazouzazou1593]

bryce & Rasa thanks so much I really appreciate that

[@carolconda5885]

Have a wonderful weekend to both of you, and thank you for sharing beautiful people and their lovely home. Your videos are my stress reliever.

[@tommitsunami1204]

You're in my hometown......glued to the screen! (love your work, keep it up!)

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Wow. Love how she had so many close to her who helped design this home.

[@mika274]

It is really nice. It also seems like the architect wanted to celebrate his brother and I think that is where all the love comes from.

[@aidanmonfils1905]

Good people are alive..

[@hollymelville462]

"I'm not the gardener, my mother is. I just cut the checks." LOL - I wish I had someone to cut the checks for my gardening habit! Gorgeous home, made with love.

[@bonniericica6895]

Love that she has her mother near by after losing her husband, and that her brother in law helped her design this wonderful home for her!

[@jasonlawrence8450]

Some of us have no one. No family, no one to help.... nothing. She's very lucky and she's lucky she had the $$$$$ to make this happen.

[@Oceanusnovas-um2zf]

Yes that's really nice and kind of her brother in law to design this house.

[@jessi5872]

@@jasonlawrence8450 I think a lot of it has to do with the people she has in her life, more so than the money. She had close relationships with an architect, contractor, and interior designer. That saved some $$$ for sure.

[@The_Pony]

Her home reflecting her soul: strong, bright and beautiful

[@pameladavies337]

How wonderful that Vancouver allowed the little house to be built behind the main house. This is what is needed for people to look after their elders in their waning years. Every city and municipality needs to allow this--garage conversions and new construction. So innovative. So necessary!

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Love the architectural details, curves and edges of her home. How blessed to have people in her life that helped her after a loss and built & designed a loving, secure and calm space just for her. The home has great energy, and I love all the windows and natural light pouring in, it's beautifuI. May she always feel connected.

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Very well built home, expensive but designer quality. I love how this home is a new beginning for her yet it contains the footprints left by the people who cared for her during her darkest times. Also, her mom looks superbly healthy and fit!

[@vanessahoskins9389]

Actually half a million is a really good price for Vancouver. She could resell it for almost twice that price easily.

[@The_Gallowglass]

@@vanessahoskins9389 And maybe live somewhere reasonable...

[@tiborch]

Her mom is more fit as I am wih 41 :) Lovely House btw

[@catsincredulous9998]

So much for bringing anything up her past to remember her husband by oh, but she spent that life insurance policy quite well.

[@xxxdroidmonkeyxxx]

This is by far one of the best tiny houses I've seen so far. The architectural design is unique and beautiful. There's tons of natural light. Real headroom on the second floor. A full size bathroom. This is perfect for someone or a couple in their late years looking to downsize or even students or young couples without kids. It's truly a case of thoughtful design.

[@mewasin1]

I’m Native American. I love how she has native art all over her home. She even has a native hand drum. I Love it!

[@susanharris5926]

I think she is of Japanese descent.

[@candy1000000]

@@susanharris5926 She definitely is.

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

We have native indigenous people in Japan ....AINU

[@maryl965]

It may not be tiny by some standards, but it's tiny for this woman who suffered a crisis and made a big change in her life as a result. What a beautifully thought out design, takes up what would have been unused space along a lane, brings her closer to her mother, and is a testament to the ones who assisted her. She must be a wonderful person. Thank you Bryce, your interviews are the best! (Seriously)

[@youtubeojunk]

Awww, it's zen and cozy at the same time! A tricky combo to pull off. I'd live here in a heartbeat (especially with heated floors)

[@livingbig]

Thanks!! Glad you like it. :)

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

"I'm very happy with a lot less" Something that must be learned, cannot be taught.

[@SueMead]

But being taught is a fundamental of learning.

[@sherrydee7880]

Casey- I was thinking she probably couldn't afford to have expensive things due to her spending 1/2 million dollars on the house!

[@karensimplyadventurous7305]

Totally agree

[@Leispada]

@@SueMead One could say being taught by others barely compares to being taught by experience

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

@@Leispada Absolutely. I can learn than 2 plus 6 minus 4 equals 4, but without life's experience it's simply a number

[@sakriya2011]

Nice to see somebody taking care of their elderly people and living together with them. The house is really beautiful and as she said it has got the lights done right.

[@eyennnn]

this is one of the best houses i have ever seen!!! im an incoming architecture student and this house reallyyyyy inspired me

[@Carojoe123]

She said a great fact that living in a big space is just to store stuff's and buy more...nd its a truth when we are in a small space we reduce everything to minimalism....

[@valvenator]

So true. When we bought our home it looked huge because it was empty. Now filled with all the junk collected over the years it feels crammed. I miss that empty looking home.

[@usriyeni2022]

Ar.Caroline Joshy yes it’s so true all what she said in last few minutes but people are smart , they will learn to adjust from big size house to down size house and realized this is what we need in life . Now I need to clean up my room and start declutter . 🙏🙏 ( I need to take deep breath lol ) I love all my stuffs n wanna keep that all lol )

[@foziahramli3001]

I love her idea of needing less space and less unnecessary stuff.. Its easy on cleaning up a do maintaining as well.

[@Kimberrin8888]

Agreed!!!

[@1Wendy_Woo]

Yes, and it gets easier and easier to see when you keep downsizing. There's always so much unused space. I used to live in a 1400+ sq. ft. home, moved to an 1100 sq. ft. condo, then 945 sq. ft., and currently 700 sq. ft. I still do not use my living room all that much. Just need a bedroom, decent bath and kitchen really. Simple and efficient. 👍

[@iamwindchakra]

The house looks like a home. I want a smaller footprint, but I don't think I could do a tiny house on wheels. This seems just right.

[@Coromi1]

I always wander why people don't by an appartment in a condo when the objective was a smaller footprint. An appartment in a bigger house consumes less ground space and less heating and it is more affordable. I think tiny houses where ground space is precious are about self-fullfillment. I also think that the treasure box in this clip is doing a great job at it.

[@coherentpanda7115]

@@Coromi1If you have lived in a large single-family home most of your life it's difficult to transition to a shared apartment building with the possibility of noisy neighbors, and less privacy. Apartments don't give you a personal garden space or a private backyard, which many people love. It's understandable why many don't enjoy the idea of a living in a 2 story condo building or something similar. Personally, I have strong anxiety living in apartments, but that may be because I grew up in my families quiet ranch-style home.

[@aireenepar4758]

@@Coromi1 condo, strata rules aren't for everyone. 2 bedroom condos of abt 7-800 sq ft cost over a million already, plus you have to pay strata fees etc. Vancouver is a very expensive place to live in, the reason why the city allowed lane way homes is for homeowners to make it a mortgage helper if they choose to rent it out.

[@Coromi1]

First, I am happy for the lady in the clip and I think it is a wonderful tiny home. But let's look at the bigger perspective. Ground is scarce and valuable in Vancouver. How should society organize it? Clutter all scarce green spots with tiny homes? Gardens are important for the city climate (heat, air pollution), for rain water to trickle into the ground, for animals and life quality in general. It is better organization to built appartment buildings where you can place more people on limited ground. You can do better insulation and more efficient heating. And you can built high quality buildings with good sound insulation and pleasant looks. Also, please look at the even bigger perspective - the most important one. I don't know about Canada, I am German. In Germany and the US, neoliberal ideology has turned large parts of the country into wastelands without jobs, money, doctors, culture and without hope. Now we have inner-country fugees who flee the economic and cultural wastelands in favour of few prosperous cities. There is no way - not tiny homes and not appartment buildings - to create enough homes for all those people. The nescessary solution is to reverse the downward spiral of large parts of the country. "The markets" won't do that.

[@lilyrose7082]

I’m sold!! Heated floors have always been my dream living in old New England homes my entire life! The basements underneath, make my floors so 🥶 during winter but in summer I welcome them!! She’s so lucky to have her mom alive and living right next door! 💯😊❤️

[@downbad4urdad]

Sad to hear about her husband but I'm glad she has good people in her life to support her emotionally and socially. Cool story 👍

[@greatcesari]

Easily my favorite house. In fact I’d honestly call it perfect. I love how it sinks into the ground, yet remains open to sunlight. I love the bathroom & its lighting. I love the casual seating. I love the garden. I love the kitchen. I love the outside design & shape. It’s the perfect combination of Snug and Feng Shui.

[@sejuyz]

I love it too, but it can´t really be considered tiny at 500 grand. Tiny houses have tiny price tags. It is an amazing hi end house nonetheless.

[@nicole3337]

Cesar I like it cause it’s black 🤣

[@anaphirirussell]

Cesar totally agree!

[@shendisackett]

@@sejuyz I don't think it qualifies as tiny because of the sheer size of it! When you think of some of the tiny homes we have seen her house is beautiful but big.

[@glowinthadark]

@@shendisackett it's PERFECT

[@wholesome122]

Her mother’s gardening skills are phenomenal

[@schisandra]

Just cats Hubby and I watched this vid together, and when the garden was shown, I said, “Doesn’t that look nice? One of us needs to learn how to garden... I nominate you.”

[@srimurnirettob335]

Asian

[@gailagilliland3268]

I am in love with this unusual home! How fortunate for Tomiko that she had many people who had her back when her husband died. I love every single thing about her home. Thank you, Bryce, for selecting such unusual tiny homes for us to visit! 🐝🐝🐝

[@devika2527]

Of all the tiny house videos I’ve seen this home is my favorite. Very beautiful and functional, lacking nothing. Love how mom is right next door. ❤️

[@mrskitkatlady]

Now this is a house!! I love it and what I love even more is mom is right there. What a beautiful blessing!

[@livingbig]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@cvmitchell9368]

AGREED - that is a perfect set up. She can watch out for her Mom but still have privacy. This is the best house yet.

[@cliffordabernathy9070]

I have been in construction for 30 years. I am extremely impressed.! when you count the decades of experience from the architect the decades of experience from designer, the decades of experience from the builder, perhaps over a hundred years of experience combined. And each one did not think of this as a job but as a labor of love. This home is so nicely put together so beautifully with architecture and design. In my opinion it will always be a classic masterpiece. A very rare thing, a functional work of art.

[@cvmitchell9368]

@@cliffordabernathy9070 Agreed, I have a real estate background, commercial and residential, this architecture is stunning.

[@Transportia]

Not everyone can afford to build a $500k home like this--but we *can* all learn from the design elements and simply enjoy one of the most charming of the laneway houses in Vancouver. Thank you, Bryce and Rasa! Another great find!

[@kekistanihelpdesk8508]

How the hell is this worth 500k????

[@stonenegron]

@@kekistanihelpdesk8508 Vancouver

[@Otto-W]

That's what she said it ended up costing. Build cost and value aren't the same. Resell could be more or less depending on the location.

[@theswede1414]

This house shouldn't cost more than 100,000$ to build

[@theswede1414]

she got fucked

[@salty_pearl]

I'm SO in love with this home! It feels so comfortable and lived in, like it can actually handle an amount of clutter and movement within. Most of the trailer-sized spaces they show feel very constrictive with how much you can display or have out on surfaces. This one allows us to enjoy all the items that are representative of her identity.

[@TeslaonFSDNYC]

Watching this before even seeing the interior made me value life a a very high level. This lady is human but can sense so much peace and love from her.

[@thebirdlady4304]

The Love that her brother in law, and husbands friend put into that house just shows how much he was loved and they were loved as a couple.. Her friend who was the interoir designer, my heart breaks for her for that. The house is just beautiful, so quirky. I would adore a little house like this and it is my unlimate dream. But with a self sufficiency and off grid twist.

[@ibrahimalqhtani9511]

The most thing that I really like about this Chanel is how this man focusing about the Emotional side which is ignored by so many people , thank buddy

[@krissyturner88]

One thing I love about Bryce is that he always finds very nice, sweet things to say about every home. Even if he (and we) are thinking: ick!

[@fp2551]

People seem to have a problem with the house costing so much and not being tiny enough, but I think it's lovely that this woman obviously has the money for a regular old apartment but decided to go for a more unique, smaller and simpler route instead ☺️ Tiny homes on trailers that are lovingly handmade from reclaimed materials suit some people's styles and budgets and are great, and other bigger homes made to the highest standards suit others, and are also great! She seems like a lovely woman too, I wish her well in her new place

[@janishani1]

Bryce? This is by far, hands down, my favorite episode (for its content as a whole). Within a few days it will accomplish a year since you posted and I’ve came back for it about five times, the least... I mean what a masterful, mindful architect

[@glenr-oe]

This is by far my favorite one. She has a beautiful soul.

[@tasnimtrisha2]

Mine too... This house is Extra ordinarily cute, modern and very very unique with lots of space to be honest for a single person. It's a dream home...

[@kontwo]

This house relaxes my anxiety! I would LOVE to live in a house like this.

[@reynadana]

Same thing I was thinking.

[@YvaJStoryTime]

Same here I love this house.

[@usriyeni2022]

Connie B. 😅😂😂 I love this house as well , it has character and nice garden n unique exterior design that pop to your eyes ( no one will missed it when they pass this house ). I like to drive around n to see nice houses in any location . I just love it but I don’t have house yet , after divorced my ex didn’t give half of my portion coz I have no lawyer for 9 years . I dunno if I still can have my right 🤷‍♀️

[@Bibi_Kyut]

:)

[@kchardisty]

her voice talking about her house relaxes my anxiety

[@rikkibell7986]

I recently had similar experience, losing my husband, having to go through years and years of memories in a house we had lived in for 17 years. It was the most daunting grief. loss I have ever experienced. I honor your bravery, resilency walking through this process. Wonderful decision, home reflects all choices of inner strength and beauty. Thank you for sharing. Rikki

[@rbeezy983]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@travellinginsisterhoodpant3037]

Loved the interiors and exteriors of this beautiful house, So much light and greenery makes this place even more spacious and cosy.

[@lavondacarter7228]

Love the light, her mother's garden, BEAUTIFUL !

[@livingbig]

Yes! Her mother is a fantastic gardener.

[@igordoizha8641]

Speaking of mother, where does she leave? In living room?

[@_pandorable]

This must be my new favourite house from this channel. There is not a single thing I dislike about it, it looks so spacious and inviting.

[@neale1982]

Pandorable the price!

[@Ratnabhsl]

beautiful downstairs but wasn't a fan of upstairs - especially the bedroom.

[@glowinthadark]

@@Ratnabhsl PERFECT

[@ankithavinod1978]

Nobody: The host as he enters into every tiny house: "Thisss iss absolutely beauuuutifulll" It is actually so nice to hear that❤️❤️Also, him saying "Can we get inside" And the owners would be like " yeH sure" And the host " Thankyouuuuu" and gestures them to get inside first. Such a kind and beautiful way of presentation ❤️

[@jenniferelkins]

People need to remember that tiny is relative. When you're used to living in a lot more space, downsizing to something like this is a huge step. Every effort that people make to be conscientious of their footprint should be applauded.

[@misslannie73]

Tiny house.....with a bathroom UPSTAIRS 😲😲😲 Such a gorgeous home, beautiful lady xx

[@surfside75]

It's a house for her and no one else.. upstairs bath is ok.

[@GhostRider-nk3fp]

If this is tiny, then from now I'm declaring myself a microorganism.

[@evelinabai233]

Ghost Rider so true

[@TuNguyen-jl7sh]

My family's house is half the size of this and we have 4-6 people living there at all times.

[@tibbs4000]

@David Rake under 700 feet still is small.

[@ankitcoolvideos]

Come to mumbai.. And see.. What tiny is

[@SanthoshKumar-fp5po]

@@ankitcoolvideos she will rather die ... I heard she say her house is small box...

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

My favorite part learning about this project was how its build involved a network of family and friends!

[@RS54321]

It's so nice to see a home that is lived instead of a clinical aesthetic. Gorgeous design and love how she is near her mom and they can live in community.

[@angie4755]

What a beautiful home to go along with her story. This channel has changed my perspective on my future! Thank you so much!

[@livingbig]

Thanks so much. I wish you all the best with your future endeavours. :)

[@EnjoyTheSilenc3]

Expensive, but absolutely gorgeous, what a lovely home. I wish her and her mom the best.

[@malllikathapa]

Bryce makes this channel 1000 times more like able. I just love this guy. ❤️

[@ameersyuaibhasan785]

the interior design is absolutely Asian-inspired. I'm Asian and I love this house so much

[@almm702]

Forget the house, i love her personality

[@asbisi]

Very nice lady living in a MASTERPIECE. Totally beautiful, her brother in law is an architectural genius!

[@romendisr1071]

This house is so white and so beautifully design. Love the windows. Everything is special inside the house.

[@raavibajwa8167]

Tamika 's voice is melodious and shez so humble.....n so are Bryce'z conversational manners.....I loved this whole thing- the house ,home owner and the host .Simply amazing!!!

[@vladolaf2601]

“I’m very happy with a lot less”. Words to live by!

[@BrickTop1]

ye 500k is a lot less lol

[@the1onlyteagro]

"Happy with less" she has a ton of stuff and space there.

[@jjxqueen8350]

I read this while she said it at the same time lol

[@tochimex1748]

Bryce, watching you and Rasa go around beautiful British Columbia has been such a treat, however, today you surpassed yourself as you were in the neighbourhood I grew up in with Tamiko whom I went to school with!!!! I cannot believe you got to see her lovely house before I did!!! It really is a small world.... Sending much Love from Mexico.xo

[@Tipazta]

Amazing woman, coming from losing two love ones, reinventing herself and starting over, shows how much strength and love she has in her heart. Plus, as an architect, I appreciate a lot her giving the credit to her brother in law for the amazing design

[@Koibito247]

What a fantastic home. I adore that bathroom. Her voice is so calming too

[@MikoBarcenas]

This house is absolutely perfect! The size, lighting, footprint, interior, exterior, and even the garden area. I love it sooooooo much. This is the perfect small house! Breathtaking! 😍

[@bjornmundt5801]

One of the best small houses on this channel. This house is (nearly) perfect.

[@rubbles8190]

Most houses on this page aren`t half a million tho.

[@DC-iv5vq]

@@rubbles8190 so?

[@NickXtreme]

It's good to see her mom being so active at such old age. Japanese people really live very long and are lot more fitter.

[@annydobon8106]

It's amazing to see this if you are in Japan

[@Laura4Cats]

This is quite possibly the most beautiful tiny house I've ever seen, although by the standard of certain others, this one doesn't really seem that "tiny." Just gorgeous. Spacious, bright and modern.

[@vivekambekarIndia]

The way you say "Yeahh... " So comforting soft and polite.

[@michaelcsutton]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the fact that it connects family. Stunning design without sacrificing functionality. Vancouver at its best.

[@traceysait9644]

Love this! Similar story to me in that I’ve just built a 60m2 granny flat for myself behind my mum’s house after my dad passed away last year. I’ve also been staying in a small section of my mum’s house while the granny flat was being built so I can very much relate to living out of boxes! I’ve finally been in my granny flat for about 2 weeks and am loving it!

[@JASMINEBinP]

This is one of my favourite homes that has been toured on this channel. Its so lovely!!

[@trinapopina9424]

Not surprised about the cost - Vancouver is one of the most expensive places to live in Canada. However, it sounds like it is worth every penny! Gorgeous design 😍

[@HelixTarot]

That's a normal size fridge for 4-person European family ;) standards differ so much!

[@Julieb210]

Totally. And it's fine too, all you have to do is work on your Tetris skills...

[@pritymoka6120]

They cook fresh daily right? We tend to store and stockpile here due to time constraints, but other cultures buy and cook their food daily.

[@imanithoya8194]

In Africa we can't even afford a fridge 😔😔

[@ktqt8544]

Imani Thoya what part of Africa?

[@camscott696]

Its Canada... we have nothing else to do but eat. Get over it

[@starjasmine1260]

What a beautiful house! You are lucky to have a brother in law who really knows what he is doing.

[@DC-iv5vq]

This has been my favorite house so far. I keep coming back to watch this. It’s just perfect! Someday, I'll build my own house like this ❤️

[@janak6534]

I agree. I watched this video when it first came out and even showed it to my parents in awe. Sometimes I come back here to watch again. Absolutely stunning design and a very kind homeowner.

[@DC-iv5vq]

@@janak6534 Glad it's not only me who feel that way. This house just instantly calms my mind ❤️

[@Kinarmi]

This is definitely my favourite small home so far. Some tiny homes feel too small, but this small home is just the right size. Not too much, not too little space for everything. I would feel very blessed to be able to live in a house like this. Thank you Bryce and Tamiko for letting us see this beautiful home.

[@zarataku9555]

This is definitely the most beautiful and most emotional tiny house tour ever... Just loved it both the house and the owner...

[@original12310]

The ending words are so right. One can feel she put much thought into them, how a simpler and smaller home helped her and was just right for her.

[@blazebrown9102]

Wow, the Architect is amazing‼️I like how the family helped one another & brought mom & daughter on same grounds, but separate homes‼️ Love the small home w/big home like living‼️

[@ronnieperry484]

This house was so elegant and modern. It also seems cozy and peaceful. It doesn't seem tiny to me at all. I love it.

[@mairwyncurtis2102]

Stunning home for a stunning woman! Her healthy mindset is incredible! I could only ever wish this woman all the best in the world!

[@safieht5299]

One thing that I like in this house is that you can stand up in the bedroom unlike the tiny houses.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

I just watched this video for the second time showcasing your beautifully-designed Wabi-Sabi home. I really love its exquisite architecture, along with the added touches of Japanese and NW Native American artwork, the wooden step at the entrance, frosted round window, colors and textures of furniture. It also is great how you have your own space yet remain connected with your Mom and her lovely garden. Thank you for sharing it. Jenny

[@christiebolden3953]

I love your videos! You have truly have me wanting to build my own, which I have started researching. I lost my husband 3 years ago the day after Christmas and ended up moving in with my Mom. We made a bedroom/living room for me and my son in her basement. My son is in the Army and is readying to deploy for a year. So I feel now is the time! I love her house and will keep her in my thoughts and prayers!

[@livingbig]

Thanks so much. All the best for your future home journey.

[@Well_possibly]

Christie Bolden, I'm so sorry you lost your husband, and I wish your son a safe return. About building a tiny house, here is a helpful page you may like: "Tiny House Safety - 20 tips from a safety expert" at tiny-project (.) com Examples of points made: Do not vent a gas/propane water heater unit below an operating window. Vent your waist water piping and storage tanks, if any, to above the roof as these may be explosive gasses. (found under # 11)

[@irish6795]

I love how open the house is... it’s a beautiful home. My sympathy to you for the loss of your husband . Thank you for sharing your home with us❤️

[@livb4179]

Your mom and grandma are the most precious women. Especially just seeing how happy your mom is with how her succulents are growing. My heart is so happy.

[@olafzuberbuehler4867]

The key to happyness is downsizing and this 60m2 house is really a masterpiece. All I miss is the bathtub.

[@trinityaxis3849]

Wow. Another lovely home. Love your professionalism and the message that you always deliver.

[@livingbig]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy our videos.

[@7yorker7]

Seeing new houses and interesting designs is always exciting, but I think Bryce that it's your calmness, friendliness, and respectful approach to the owners make this channel a success. Thank you.

[@lynzyrisingsun]

Yasss the first indigenous person on your channel!!! 🥰🥰

[@bigkurz]

I really love watching these episodes. The character of that house really resonates with me. I love the idea of having just the things in a house that I think to be important. There is so much wasted space in a traditional/larger home. I could tell this person really enjoyed her house and enjoyed spending her time inside it.

[@premacy2003]

Bryce is a great story teller. Allowing the house owners to speak about the journey they have travelled. Thank you Tamiko.

[@8803felix]

Her mom is still healthy. Wow. May God blessed their lives. 👍🏻🙏

[@janetaylor1151]

This is an exquiste little home, beautifully designed and maintained. Lovely story of family too

[@SG5568]

I love to see the owner walking around in this house. n it connected with her elderly parents house which is so blessed.

[@parsnipmcgee329]

This house is closing in on my dream home. Cedar siding, adventurous architecture, garden access, and simple but impeccable interior design and decoration. The size is perfect. I'm going to be day-dreaming about this lovely home for ages. Thank you very much for sharing it!

[@maryjaneocl]

Stunning tiny house that actually is not so tiny. I would quite happily live in this house .

[@france4me117]

I can't agree more, for her to credit the Architect, interior designer and contractor for their hard work speaks volume tome. A person of respect, appreciation and above all, well and truly deserve all the happiness and joy she is in at the stage of life. This small home is one of my very favourites and the fact that it's soo original and creative, I love it :)

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Absolutely beautiful! Yes, not a cheap build but it is truly a one of a kind masterpieces. Custom build, unique in material contrast, purposeful, functional and no wasted space. It must have been sad grieving the loss of her Husband but at the same time a good way to move on to a new space. I wish her well and a happy life!