NEVER TOO SMALL - Japanese Artist’s Unique Open Air Family Home, Tokyo 57sqm/613sqft

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Set in Tokyo’s Suginami-ku neighbourhood, home to many manga artists, Open Sky House is home to artists and architect Zajirogh, his wife, and their three children. Having always dreamed of living in a camper or a ship, Zajirogh designed a large central open-air courtyard and covered it with a retractable sail-like sheet. The family uses the courtyard as a living room which is furnished with camping furniture that can get wet or be moved quickly if needed. A series of colourful walls line the courtyard, with precious items that need to stay dry kept behind a set of glass and steel sliding doors with another set connecting to the fully equipped L-shaped kitchen. The second story features space for the family to sleep, work and play and includes a 1sqm (small closet-sized) study that Zajirogh refers to as “his little sanctuary”. A door leading onto the balcony wraps around the open roof, this provides access to open and close the roof as well as an area for Zajirogh to paint freely without concern about mess.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Ep 165.
Project Name: Open Sky House
Architect & owner: zajirogh.wixsite.com/zajirogh
Architect: www.ysaa.co/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Nam Tran
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music: Let’s Go by Michael Vignola & Courage by Some Were at Sea from Artlist.io

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@nevertoosmall 2 месяца назад

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@zulfika_ 2 месяца назад

there are a lot of cheaper option with the same quality

@loco_tom 2 месяца назад

At 5:18 what are those three chairs??? I grew up in the 90s with exactly the same type of chair! But I'm from Slovenia, so how do we have the same chairs? As far as I know, japanese furniture wasn't a thing here in the 90s, so I assume it must be a European design (but I could be wrong). The slots on the sides are designed to raise or lower the seating height and leg resting height. You take a hex key and unscrew it a bit, then the seat slides out, and with one additional bow-shaped piece it can also be a baby chair and there's also a hole where you can pull through a harness (to keep the baby safe in the chair). Once I grew up it was my chair to study at a desk. I still have the chair, I have it next to my bed to put the clothes on. I don't really sit on it cause it's a vintage item by now, it looks very 80s-ish style. I thought the chair was some long lost communist-era design but I'm surprised to see it in Japan after 30 years.

@typerightseesight 2 месяца назад

singing in the rain.. lol

@MTMF.london 2 месяца назад

@@zulfika_ Yes, but this is the one that suits this family best.

@renjunshyung4837 2 месяца назад

This home really reflects the personality of its owners. It's designed perfectly how they live and what they want

@user-yz1id7wc7q 2 месяца назад

We can assume

@mznxbcv12345 2 месяца назад

Why is all footage static/unidirectional? We needed an actual dynamic view of what the house looks like instead of a series of still images. Also, a very accident prone living space. Lots of climbing and a concrete floor!

@yeetboi268 2 месяца назад

You mean, no privacy?

@eduardojay749 2 месяца назад

My main concern is them having THREE kids, making 5 people living in the same house in total. This is definitely not ideal and it's too small. This means all 3 kids are expected to move out in any way once they started university. It looks like they are also old enough to have their own rooms now especially when they had 2 boys 1 girl. The girl may feel like she have 0 privacy because she has to sleep with her brothers with no barriers. This house at the best, is only great for max 3-4 people/adults when the kids grow up. 5 people is pushing it to the edge. If you want to have a small house like this, don't have more than 2 children. Consider your kid's privacy even if you get two same genders.

@suggondees4882 2 месяца назад

@@eduardojay749 so right

@guy_fierihanna1034 2 месяца назад

“being my own client, i can do anything like, no roof! That was cool“ might be the sickest thing anyone has ever said on this show love this man and his harry potter office

@nevertoosmall 2 месяца назад

Haha! You might just be right!

@MrElbee92 2 месяца назад

Harry Potter office! Spot on 😂

@boxhead6177 2 месяца назад

Well it does appear to be a more modern take on the classic internal courtyard of a Japanese home, why does the courtyard need to be the garden... now its a living room. Same vibes I got from Takeshi Hosaka home too, but way more lived in and artist in residence style. Also I believe compared to some Japanese office cubicles, his office would be considered spacious.

@Erika-gm2tf 2 месяца назад

Yes, he even has the right glasses!

@kierand9410 2 месяца назад

We all chase creative freedom. This guy stopped running and built a house.

@edo27 Месяц назад

man this house is cool. I love how this video shows their clutter and cramped areas so it actually feels lived in and full of stuff. sometimes these tiny home videos feel like theyre just showing show homes with how clean and neat the interiors are...so lacking in random crap and personal items and knick knacks

@AwanMendung-fl7wv Месяц назад

Like what i'm thinking 😅

@pencilminded Месяц назад

Exactly, it’s so lived in! I love that feel..

@chris-hayes Месяц назад

I love that you can see where everything is. Putting solid wood doors on all your cabinets has a certain minimalistic aesthetic value, but functionally, they make things harder to find and get in the way once opened.

@MuffHam 27 дней назад

This house would never work where I live. I"m in Canada we get 3 to 6 feet of snow a year. It gets to -40c in the winter which lasts 5 months. During the summer we have 2 months of mosquito season, were being outdoors is hell on earth.

@MagatsuNimura 21 день назад

And all of this spaces always look so minimalistic, which for me feels a bit like places I can't relate too. This house, on the other hand, has lots of plants, books, tools, and it is well thought and placed to fit their needs. This feels human and makes me really relate to that.

@h.f.v.1428 Месяц назад

This couple have 3 child, they are national heroes for Japan.

@ENTERTAININGVIDEOS1 Месяц назад

😅

@commentator245 Месяц назад

Your comment made me genuinely laugh...with japan's population problem, this couple is truly a hero.

@arthurhwang117 Месяц назад

I think his wife had some part in it too …..

@h.f.v.1428 Месяц назад

@@arthurhwang117 Yes, i changed my comment.

@commentator245 Месяц назад

@@arthurhwang117 changed my comment too..lmfao

@user-cz7sc9rt9o 2 месяца назад

Finally a real essential design filled with real life living.

@Metonymy1979 2 месяца назад

Thank you.

@tsuriranpu 2 месяца назад

Exactly! It’s lived in and functional for them as a family :)

@namorie3176 2 месяца назад

Yes

@DarckMerby 2 месяца назад

Yes!

@cpav9062 2 месяца назад

Yeah, we really need more of this on Never Too Small. Many apartments shown in this channel are beautiful, but I'm sure they wouldn't be the same with the everyday mess. This one is really outstanding.

@eufrasiaerika3311 2 месяца назад

Finally, a house that doesn't look like an Airbnb.

@AndromedaCripps 2 месяца назад

Not me thinking what a great AirBnB a house like this would make 👀

@AJ-rc5lr 2 месяца назад

But some Airbnb house is really nice tho

@phylisdam5162 2 месяца назад

Perhaps he meant that it is not a commercial Airbnb

@izzywoods794 2 месяца назад

Tbh this looks exactly like airbnbs ive stayed at. Unique housing. Guess it depends on where u stay

@ElevenEleven1969 2 месяца назад

It almost sounds like you've seen all the Airbnb in the whole world

@StinkyTJ 2 месяца назад

I loss my love for architecture when I dug too deep into aesthetic designs, THIS, this warms my heart and I feel a bit of that love come back, so thank you!

@tayjack6361 Месяц назад

I pray this was the confirmation you needed to get back to your passion. Happy journey.

@oreo_frappe Месяц назад

I hope you are able to stay true to yourself and what you love. Sometimes we get lost and we need to take a break but it doesn't mean you quit. Keep going and hope to see you with your work !! Lots of love ❤️

@nongfarang6959 Месяц назад

I love everything about this, the house has so much personality. I that they also specified that the kids' bedrooms will be divided in the future to offer them more privacy as they grow older, it feels like they're really incorporating the whole family's needs into the design of the space :)

@hollywooddarling 2 месяца назад

The Japanese houses featured always feature the most unique, individualistic people. It may not be for everyone, but that's exactly the point. Love it, and you can see the creativity that comes through, not just in the house, but also how they raise their children and spend time as a family.

@kierand9410 2 месяца назад

A total surrender to today’s needs rather than tomorrow’s buyers. I love that.

@teemadarif8243 2 месяца назад

Yasss

@Rubiecat 2 месяца назад

@d9410 I've been told it's because houses don't increase in value in Japan because security norms against natural disasters change rapidly, so people don't speculate with real estate as much and prefer to build their forever home

@TheSafetyman1000 2 месяца назад

That because of oppressed cultural conditioning over centuries

@TheSafetyman1000 2 месяца назад

Overall unsatisfactory living . I’m all for small footprints but let’s try not to turn it into a competition to reach the lowest common denominator

@ags1370 2 месяца назад

I saw this house on another channel when the dad's hair was still black and the kids were smaller. I see they have not decided to divide the kid's bedroom yet! It still looks cozy and fun. On the other channel they showed the kids playing with the fallen snow in the living room! I love Japanese architects' fearlessness in breaking conventions. I am inspired and try to translate these ideas to my life here in America, without worrying about people judging me for living in a small home, and considering starting a family here. (PS: I also love how Japanese homes always seem crammed with so much random stuff, but it always looks so personal and cool, not like hoarder clutter. How do they do that!?)

@BettinaSchnerr 2 месяца назад

I thought the living room is roofless, but with a big window? Is it really open? I wonder how this works, since rainfall in Tokyo (I'm not even talking about a Taifun) can be really destructive and blow rain in any corner.

@user-ti3rq6so1f 2 месяца назад

@@BettinaSchnerri think they have a transparent waterproof curtain:)

@ags1370 2 месяца назад

@@BettinaSchnerr apparently there is a tarp he can cover the roof with like a sail being hoisted. Then there is are glass sliding doors in front of the sleeping areas, kitchen, and part of the living room. I assume that glass keeps out the rain from the the house outside of the living room. There is a drain in the living room for rain, etc.

@el_micha 2 месяца назад

@@BettinaSchnerr It is really open. It can only be closed off with the transparent tarp shown at the beginning of the video. I find it hard to imagine having an outdoors living roon all year long. With a "roof" not keeping water out, making wind noises. Always having to put carpets and chairs away so they dont get soaked. Still trying to take lots of inspiration from those Japanese designs, as they are so different from what's done here. But as in many features on NTS I got the feeling the owners are too emotionally close to their project home to not be too biased and view lots of compromises thru rose-tinted glasses.

@mznxbcv12345 2 месяца назад

what channel

@mimispring95 Месяц назад

Honestly, after watching this video I can't help but be reminded of my grandma's house in Mexico. There was a large square open space where she kept her plants, a sink and concrete tub that she filled with water for washing clothes. I loved it as a kid because it was big enough for my brothers and I to play and there was no roof so I often would look up at the sky.

@El_Cuervo404 Месяц назад

That sounds awesome large open space

@user-tt1hx2nm4p Месяц назад

I noticed most old houses in Mexico are built that way. My Mexican grandpa had a rectangular large open space with a drain pipe, plants and concrete sinks. 😂

@eliesundesastre9473 2 месяца назад

I love how this man climbed on top of the furniture to access the storage, as a climber myself I see this as an absolute win

@tor.exe_ 13 дней назад

amen to that! I love sturdy wooden furniture and fixtures...just so satisfying to climb. I'm rlly short and I appreciate the shelves in my house that are strong enough to support my weight when I climb up on them

@passbyicecube 2 месяца назад

It's definitely not the most conventional design, but having a house of 57sqm in the central that able to hammock and enjoy the best possible summer experience make this one of my favorite.

@MTMF.london 2 месяца назад

And it's home to a family of five! This kind of design can solve a lot of housing shortage problem in a lot of cities.

@ksm1985 2 месяца назад

What about the 6 months of the year when the weather is cold and crap

@MTMF.london 2 месяца назад

@@ksm1985 It has a retractable sail-like sheet that you can open and close as need arises.

@ksm1985 2 месяца назад

@MTMF.london doesn't keep the cold out though and still not 100% wind and water tight

@MTMF.london 2 месяца назад

@@ksm1985 It's their choice - I am sure the owner/architect thought about it and had taken whatever necessary steps to deal with the weather.

@beawilderment 2 месяца назад

I love that his two workplaces are the most open and most enclosed parts of the house

@markojokanovic349 Месяц назад

If it wasn't for this video to share with my friends, there is no way I'd ever be able to explain it in words. I've never ever in my life seen something this authentic. Amazing work 👏

@she_is_nyl Месяц назад

This gotta be the realest house tour i ever watched. Love how every corner of the house are functional and really maximize the space of their home. ❤

@edgarcia1981 2 месяца назад

I felt like this is a real home, not a piece of a museum, loved most of the details!!! great house!!

@cubitapi4245 2 месяца назад

bruh

@samfrancisco8095 2 месяца назад

@@cubitapi4245 Person of few words and even that is unintelligent.

@ksm1985 2 месяца назад

In a real home you don't sit under a tarp watching tv in the freezing cold 6 months of the year

@edgarcia1981 2 месяца назад

@@ksm1985 man, I was talking bout people actually loving and enjoying the place, it may not be for everyone, but they were the ones who decided to live that way ✌🏽

@amimalimbu942 Месяц назад

I felt the other way. Its more like a museum and not a home. More art less space.

@cocorico222 2 месяца назад

I love japanese design of small spaces. Contrary to popular belief majority of Japanese are not minimalists by far but they manage to cleverly use every inch of a small space, and even filled with stuff they manage to make it feel spacious and not too cluttered. This house is a perfect example of that ❤

@chezmoi42 2 месяца назад

You remind me of an old (very old, probably from the seventies) cartoon in the New Yorker, with a traditional Japanese couple seated tranquilly on their tatami, in a room containing little but the tokonoma and a folding screen - but behind the screen we could see an absolute jumble of household items piled several feet high.

@Rpodnee 2 месяца назад

Wow. That place is truly amazing! The fact that you have an open courtyard right in the middle of your home must make you feel so connected with the weather and nature, rather than having your home be completely closed off and separate from the outdoors.

@indigomoon777 Месяц назад

This isn’t a house. It’s a home that reflects exactly who this family is. I just don’t have this kind of vision. I love this video! I love this perspective of life. Live it. I am actually in a huge life transition and this is giving me inspiration about embracing this change. Thank you.

@James-In-Exile 2 месяца назад

I really enjoyed seeing this house. It seemed the most authentic example yet - almost as if the space had evolved organically from the needs and interests of the family.

@rogueseas 2 месяца назад

Growing up, I’ve never really imagined ever living in a house or building one of my own just because I thought shelter could be anything. This video made me realize how it would feel like to live in a home that contains and is built of things I love that makes it comfortable and great to come home to instead of just something to sleep in.

@thamiryscardoso2319 Месяц назад

everything is so functional!! i love the sense that everybody living in the house needs to cooperate for the "system" to work (like kids sharing a desk, hanging instruments, etc). makes it the collective space that it is. so homely... you could never feel disconnected from the world in a house like this. yet if you need a bit of space, there are rooms where you could shut away. it's really the best of both worlds

@twentysevenand 9 дней назад

I think this might be my favorite tiny home video of all time. It was so personalized, full of personality and so unique. It was really built for him and his family.

@DESSERT_X 2 месяца назад

In my humble opinion, this is probably THE VERY BEST - THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX - Video from Never Too Small! 👏🏻 👏🏻

@religiohominilupus5259 2 месяца назад

Agreed!

@chan.angeles25 2 месяца назад

Yes!!

@DESSERT_X 2 месяца назад

@@chan.angeles25 Thank you :)

@TheSafetyman1000 2 месяца назад

Delusional self flagilating lefties. Wake up to the dystopian vision your overlords want from you.

@Khigha87 2 месяца назад

10 out of 5, would recommend! This place is great! As a professional you should always push the boundaries and ask why and why not! Need a roof for your living room, why!? This place is amazing. I can imagine how great it will be when the nest is empty and there's space for a permanent bed. And the kids automate the roof before they leave. Having an open-air living room, my mind is blown 🤯

@cynmalin5728 2 месяца назад

if you have ever slept on a Japanese Futon, not an American one, you would consider it to be a permanent bed. i am switching to one after many wonderful nights sleep in Japan on one.

@KLBjordan7 2 месяца назад

In my country, mosquitos is a big enemy. So although I love the idea, but all kinds of insects can definitely be a problem. Would love the sunshine to come inside the house tho, so maybe a glass roof that are retractable would be better

@JKrige 2 месяца назад

@@cynmalin5728 Yes, I wondered what Japanese futons were like to sleep on. They look awfully thin though... ?

@watermelonlover745 2 месяца назад

It's not a healthy environment for a growing boy...he is hunched, and skinny. He should have more space and be running around at the beach more

@diane5140 Месяц назад

@@watermelonlover745 The heck? This type of environment is super healthy for anyone. The boy being slightly hunched is probably due to other factors like playing games on his phone - although it's not for us to speculate - and not due to lack of space..

@jenijeji Месяц назад

After falling in love with this small space design I literally cannot watch any other video without comparing it to this 😅 the functionality and beauty here is unbeatable

@TheGrenadier97 23 дня назад

Wonderful to see a couple and their babies. As a non-english speaker i also liked his slow, clear and japanese-influenced pronunciation.

@bucketofbarnacles 2 месяца назад

Unconventional yet full of light and soul. What stands out to me is how social interactive the spaces are.

@maisie5511 2 месяца назад

true

@samfrancisco8095 2 месяца назад

If you've never been to Japan, the monsoon season dumps inches of rain all over Japan. I'm curious as to how this is dealt with having an open roof.

@ZaylaaZiaa 2 месяца назад

@@samfrancisco8095 yeah I wish they could've delve a bit more to how the roof works and how quick they can be assembled

@outofthefoxootf979 Месяц назад

Yes I was thinking the same thing. How does it perform during a storm or heavy rains.@@samfrancisco8095

@starbuggle 2 месяца назад

Japanese design sensibility is lovely. This home is charming, eclectic and full of joy. Yes, there are corners here and there that look cluttered, but that is what real homes look like. I think being unafraid to have your possessions on display (vs hiding them neatly in cupboards) is a wonderful thing!

@maisie5511 2 месяца назад

I love the eclectic hammock

@michelebelfiore921 24 дня назад

The colors, the vibes of this home are quite impressive, the energy that you get from this video is insane, I'm in love with what they build for them to live in.

@Snail_Nailz 10 часов назад

This is absolutely stunning! The kitchen shot feels like an upscale IKEA but in the best possible way. The light & connection to nature is brilliantly designed!

@debzeb6899 2 месяца назад

Can't help thinking how much space we use up with beds - sometimes HUGE beds - in the west. I loved the combo of bookshelf and ladder to get to the kids sleeping loft. This is a bit more cramped living than I think I could cope with but there are some awesome design ideas in this home. I just love it and this is one of my favourite Never too Small episodes. I absolutely love the courtyard. There is a house down the road from me that has a house built around a three sided north facing (New Zealand) courtyard and it is so divine.

@natwilkinson2410 2 месяца назад

From an Australian, totally agree!! We have a queen sized bed for us, but I do domestic cleaning for work and most people go for the king or super king sized beds. Less is more sometimes 🤗

@debzeb6899 2 месяца назад

@@natwilkinson2410 I shifted down to a double bed again a few years ago, and I have so much more room in my bedroom. Funny thing: it is kind of hard to find fitted sheets for doubles now!

@isiiies 2 месяца назад

Yes! I currently sleep on a single bed because i live in a small studio apartment. This way I still have a lot of space to move around in and it’s great. In my last place I had a double since it was slightly bigger. Sometimes I see studios where 3/4th of their living space is just bed and it feels sooo cramped!

@maryhh2613 2 месяца назад

while i appreciate the beauty of small homes and their uniqueness and share the sentiment of wasted space on big beds -- its important to understand why these design decisions were made in the first place. While this house is focused on the family living and essentials, the west considers the same but also likened a wider space for parties and guests for holidays like Christmas, birthdays, thanksgiving. Families are bigger too with more than just 5 kids, not everyone but a good percentage.

@barahng 2 месяца назад

@@maryhh2613 And most westerners don't consider sleeping on the ground on a futon to be a good night's sleep. I like to camp, I've slept on the ground in a sleeping bag many times, and you never get as good a night's sleep as a proper bed IMO. A mattress is space well used for me.

@Cristina-bv4el 2 месяца назад

i was really craving to see it at night with all the lights on🥺🥺🥺

@forestnymph3000 2 месяца назад

Me tooo!!!

@staceytroffer8287 2 месяца назад

SAME!!

@123JustBelieveInMe 2 месяца назад

slightly older video featuring the same house (has a brief part with the lights on at night): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-s21PEw5ibWY.html

@tylerleilua 2 месяца назад

Saaaaammmmeee !!!!!! OMG those neon lights that were hanging would look soo epic :)

@tasihernando4395 Месяц назад

loss of words for how beautiful this is. I'm obsessed with the outdoor area and plants everywhere. so amazing

@nicorumlawan 14 дней назад

I couldn't stop smiling!! Cool cool cool!! Hats off to Zajirogh and family 🤩

@CK1000ism 2 месяца назад

I love, love, love this house. The connection to the outdoors for so much of the year, the full use of the space, the light that comes into this space--just love it. This also is an example of a home that has a lot of stuff but doesn't have the negatives that comes so often in a cluttered home.

@user-xi5qt7zs5w Месяц назад

in canada where i live you need a roof or you freeze let us not forget this

@manzar42 2 месяца назад

i am not sure if i can live like this but it is great to see how the architect has created a home that suits his family!

@sawhla8823 Месяц назад

i m loving the tiny study room which is full with architect’s desktop and cabinets full of books and files. as for someone like me who need a quiet and private place to concentrate on work is loving this idea.

@reaphics9978 Месяц назад

such a humble yet unique house for a full family. Greatly produced video as well, the monologue style makes it feel like he's reading me a storybook.

@crystalmdiaz 2 месяца назад

I have so much respect for people that can transform the most unconventional space into something so creative, homey, and beautiful. What a gorgeous and inspiring home!

@Metallics86 2 месяца назад

It seems like a real home. Maybe a bit cluttered, but any artist can relate to this. Much creativity and fun there is. Wonderful

@crocus5632 2 месяца назад

Any family with kids can relate to this! 😂

@LylisHaddoc 2 месяца назад

You know why it felt cluttered? cause the things we put behind cabinets he had open. and the cabinets in the laundry room were clear, which just made the clothes inside look chaotic. Had the cupboards been opaque and the stuff under the sink in the kitchen and bathroom been hidden, it wouldnt have felt like it did. but he did say he liked to look at his things. hence his shelves in the office and tv side being filled with chotchkies everywhere.

@el_micha 2 месяца назад

@@LylisHaddoc Yeah, I think the same. I see not everyone digs the minimalist style nor wants to live in a showroom shopping window or can live a real life with very few items. Lots of featured homes here seem like showcase projects, pied-à-terres or AirBnB-homes -- all not being inhabited full-time as only home to do everything from. Also regarding necessities not being nice to look at but still needed in everyday life (cleaning items, washer dryer, pots, seasonal clothing, food containers, kitchen devices, tools ... ...). That being said this home imho would benefit greatly from changing open storage to hidden-away. Esp. since rooms niches and hallways are very narrow already. There's just stuff seen everywhere all over the place. Imho the balance between open and hidden away storage is well off making it looking even messier than it has to be.

@FukoHasStarfish Месяц назад

Easily the coolest house I've ever seen. Like a lot of other people I didn't think that I cared so much about where I live as long as it is nice. But watching the tour of this home really made me reconsider how I think about where I live.

@rozaj2002 2 месяца назад

I love seeing homes that have had a little bit of time to actually have that 'lived in' look. far more realistic than an apartment that looks like a gallery

@insertyourquarters 2 месяца назад

Oh I love this already. Japan seems to be such a fascinating country with unique ways of adapting to spaces. Can't wait to visit one day.

@anacarpenter9254 Месяц назад

Living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Japan 🇯🇵 what great usage of space. Brilliant design. Your family look content. That's The Best feature. Very enjoyable home tour. The concept of outdoor living along is a visionary plus. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤😊

@tiaramonroe9123 Месяц назад

An open roof is definitely something I want for my house. I love natural light. I love the breeze and gazing at the sky.

@mariamgrigolia203 2 месяца назад

The architect brought their family story to life 💕 Love seeing such a creative works and not Pinterest cliches. This house is so uniquely theirs 🥺 with the deep understanding of their needs✨♥️. Bravo 👏🏻

@Acylacyl 2 месяца назад

people say that they are thankful to have a roof over their heads, this man is thankful for not having one

@truthseeker803 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing your house & ur lovely family. God bless you.

@jamesprosser7236 2 месяца назад

Loved this, so much natural light and a perfect example of maximising space whilst still living comfortable. Even down to using the office chair as a 'ladder' to get to storage. Thought has gone into each minor detail.

@sujinjinjinga 2 месяца назад

this is probably one of the coolest homes i've seen, love how there's so much light and every space is used.

@rogergarcia3021 2 месяца назад

Never stop from being impressed by different people with unique perspectives on simple way of living spaces. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it 100% and made for a better day ❤

@GenesisOnMoney 2 месяца назад

Great use of space. I love the rebellious nature of the design. The architect is certainly a legend in my books! Kudos!!

@susanhemmingway6707 2 месяца назад

I love this so much. Not so much the roofless lounge room, but the reflection of life on the surfaces of the house. Happy clutter.

@amiopuaa 2 месяца назад

So cool to finally see a real home. In spite of the family size and the incredibly small floorspace, they have made it work so well. A brilliant episode and one of my favourites. Japanese tiny homes are so creative and push the boundaries in terms of what is possible while still being practical and unpretentious. It's not just about making everything fit but having it in a way that supports their lifestyle. It's a house but also a home.

@muhammadumar5813 2 месяца назад

The house is just incredible. My favorite part of the house is the man's study area. You can be in your ZONE with that everything at your arm's length. Beautiful.

@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 2 месяца назад

I love the function Japanese home. The small living space really doesn’t allow hiding things but make it feel cozy or lived in.

@carlapaz8722 2 месяца назад

I'm in love with this place. It feels like living your everyday life in a house that gives you the joyful feeling you only get when you are on holiday.

@MiguelModesto_PT 2 месяца назад

This is an opportunity like any other - I love Never Too Small, it's my favorite RU-vid channel, I look forward to a new episode every week. Thanks to NTS, I am gaining a different sensitivity to the one I had about my home and making the necessary changes to have a more optimized and pleasant space to live in. Thank you very much 💚💛❤

@revekah4942 Месяц назад

This is so inspiring, love the layout and how they've maximised the use of a smaller footprint. It's so deeply personal and isn't just really cool in terms of aesthetic, but also has spaces for daily use and proper function which is honestly so amazing - still can't get over that sailboat open roof!

@glowinthelight Месяц назад

Beautiful! I love how you incorporated the outdoor indoor. Thanks for sharing.

@emilyb6166 2 месяца назад

I am so in awe of the home! The unique features plus the combo of cinematography and the music is leaving me with such a sense of wonder. I love how much movement is woven into their lives here, from climbing up the bookshelf to get to the kids' space to the sailing mechanisms ⛵

@timmyxlove28 2 месяца назад

WOW. This has been my favorite space so far... love that the home truly comes alive.

@kathrynbostwick3479 10 дней назад

This is the coolest design I've ever seen! Usually, small homes have basically no storage or spaces, shelving for the stuff of one's life. How can people live like that? In this home are almost endless possibilities for living but also for display, for encouraging thoughtfulness and creativity. WOW!

@lucianamoretti9848 2 месяца назад

I love the way that he breaks a lot of "rules". Perfect and functional, I see myself living in a place like this. ❤

@maisie5511 2 месяца назад

yes!

@sterlinghornack7592 2 месяца назад

This looks lived-in, cozy, and is incredibly functional and unique! My favorite Never Too Small so far!

@religiohominilupus5259 2 месяца назад

Agreed. It's not simply a house, but a home.

@JuniperCare 24 дня назад

This is a dream. One of the most meticulously thought-out and designed houses

@Holycryptonite47 2 месяца назад

This is such a relaxing set-up. I could just imagine the slightly cold afternoon wind just tickle my feet as i lay on the hammock while listening to the the same BGM from this video...just look at the sky clouds waving me as they chart their way to destination unknown...the quiet neighborhood (considering the japanese are mostly known for being quiet). The ship interior like cupboards and shelves... everything has a dual purpose...This is basically every artist's wet dream.

@mariaecheverria8747 2 месяца назад

I love how it captures the family’s real essence of every day living without sacrificing their personal style, hobbies and interests! Unique and clever living! 💚

@baringozi2214 Месяц назад

Absolutely cozy, and I love the big glass doors that open between the courtyard and the dining area. The bluetooth speaker connected to the TV across the space makes a lot of sense. The whole house is a great representation of fully utilizing space, no corner is dull and everything is the way it is for a reason, like the bookshelf that's also a ladder. I'd thrive in a home like this.

@Ajmal-vt1fk Месяц назад

Cozy? There's a hole in the roof

@sophieconstant7427 Месяц назад

This is my favourite episode, like it's such a wonderful living and breathing space. Honestly what I aspire to

@yippee8570 2 месяца назад

I'm not convinced about having no roof over the living room. It would be great in the summer but cold in the winter because there's no insulation. And the kids need more privacy - they're already old enough. Other than that it's absolutely stunning! Breathtaking, really!

@silvermaine7810 2 месяца назад

One of the most unique spaces I have ever seen. Thanks for featuring!

@El_Loracs 2 месяца назад

One of the many goals achieved, besides aesthetics and functionality of the spaces, is to make it feel like a huge place with different areas to explore, while also maintaining a cozy atmosphere

@reitsmaassociates Месяц назад

Stunning outcome, what a very lucky family to have such a great space to share - regards from Australia

@SmilingMana 2 месяца назад

Somehow japanese designs are much more unique than those from the rest of the world, and even if I usually could not live there, the episodes featuring japanese designs are always very interesting to watch. This open-roof concept makes me wonder how hot and cold exactly it gets in this home during the year, and if heavy rain could flood the ground-floor. Not a fan of the open shelves in the kitchen and the visible storage underneath the stairs - using cupboards and hiding the storage under the stairs with a simple curtain could reduce clutter easily. The children seem to have very little space and privacy to their own. Besides all that, it is a more functional home than many others I have seen featured at Never too Small. And it feels really lived-in, the family looks happy with what they have.

@sharoncoonyeta4470 Месяц назад

There’s a beautiful chaos to this and I love how much of their character and hobbies fill the space like a true home

@Taburtha Месяц назад

i can't explain the deep profound feelings i have when I watch this video. I was encaptured the entire time, in awe with how a space could bring so much comfort and have such a big personality. The qualities that this house held can be reflected in the values of the family; it feels like a home with love, laughter, emotions and real people. It everything I wish to have in the future and its everything I hope achieve one day. To be this content, to be this happy, to experience life like this has brought me to near tears in still a way I cant explain. Its true this guys an artist, he's made me feel something truly profound through his art.

@flavius_pisapia_sculpture 2 месяца назад

This is the most creative space I've seen on this channel. Amazing use of space!

@mish-a-leanl9670 2 месяца назад

Why does it feel like this man and his wife are living far into the future. Their thoughtfulness blows my mind! I want to be like them one day.

@evilcomesfromwakanda-mp9vl 2 месяца назад

I would have pushed the courtyard to the otuter wall and then closed it in with glass like a green house

@i.d.6492 Месяц назад

@@evilcomesfromwakanda-mp9vl no

@MiizuFr 2 месяца назад

THE SPEAKER OVER THE DINING TABLE OMG THANK YOUUUU So simple yet so clever

@gelocktesmaedchen 24 дня назад

I agree!! Do you know by any chance what speaker it is that they have?

@Ahkbar4Life 10 дней назад

This is so cool, I love this. Every space has multiple functions, no wasted space.

@eighth08 21 день назад

In an ideal world, people could really live in a space that is truly theirs. I'm envious of this man who, along with his family, has really made a home that reflects their personality while catering to their needs, yet it's all in such as small space.

@Pawnband Месяц назад

I wish I could be so wealthy I could comfortably live like a poor person.

@terryflowers7837 Месяц назад

THAT PART

@askmisscotton Месяц назад

❤

@user-rb25 4 часа назад

This line is iconic wth

@Kari-Bond 2 месяца назад

@benjaminfranklin6166 Месяц назад

Oh i love his study room! It's so cozy and motivates to read and work

@shikumas 16 дней назад

This home reminds me of my grandfather's home/ my mother's childhood home in India. We had this courtyard space in the middle of the home and then room surrounding it with living area on the bottom. I miss it a lot, especially when I would play with my cousins, but now the home is forever locked up since my grandparent's passing. I am planning to buy it when I am older and turn it into a home for my family/second home.

@F90M5 Месяц назад

I can only imagine growing up in a house as creative as this. Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing!

@aanoie7821 2 месяца назад

For a Japanese, this guy speaks good english. And his family house is great! One of the best episode.

@remka2000 2 месяца назад

Cannot help but spot the security camera in the children's "room".

@gillianstromPhArt Месяц назад

I love how this house, in my opinion, looks a bit "busy" or cluttered , but still look so nice in eyes, like definitely the architect put his thought on what to place here and there combining stuff that doesn't belong to eo yet harmonious ❤. True definition of home.

@fiction_agency 25 дней назад

SO unique and made with so much personality and passion. Loved this.

@aninomiai3923 2 месяца назад

It's interesting. But I don't see how the bedroom for the kids are going to be sufficient in the future. There are 3 of them in that small space. Also, how do they maintain the house when they need to be out of the town for holidays? Also, I don't think this is a good idea for when the parents are older.

@rianamohamed300 2 месяца назад

But then again, the japanese also have cubicle hotels

@neva.2764 2 месяца назад

It's a bedroom. It's meant to sleep. Not to watch TV, play games, store stash, etc, etc. It's good for your sleep hygiene to have a place that is dedicated to sleep. What you need is a bed/futon and ventilation. They have both.

@missalbania9260 Месяц назад

Wow, it’s a very well constructed house. Every little space is utilized to the maximum degree. I love how customized it is, it reminds me of the concept behind “Falling Water”. Lots of natural light and very few dark places are present because it was meant to be a part of nature not overbearing.

@cacilian4344 Месяц назад

This is beautiful. The defenition of 'squeezing water out of stone' when it comes to house design, no space wasted. My only complaint is that you didn't interview any of the family members on how they felt living like this. You just earned a new sub ❤

@art4iman 2 месяца назад

the kids dont have privacy when they grown up. the open yard, i dont know how its suitable with 4 season country.

@AchmadRuchimat 2 месяца назад

But jalan it's 4 season country, but I want to know when winter is coming.😅

@gabewelch9984 Месяц назад

In many countries it is normal to share bedrooms with siblings. Even in the US it’s not uncommon, i personally shared my bedroom with 3 of my siblings and my girlfriend has too

@art4iman Месяц назад

weird@@gabewelch9984

@Julia-ww9pg 2 месяца назад

So no roof for thermal protection, heating in winter, using the aircon in summer? Am I the only one bothered by this?

@charlottegoldmann338 2 месяца назад

No, I'm also shocked that no one I'd talking about this?! Absolute waste of energy and additionally also bad for the environment

@hhustlehumble1 2 месяца назад

He can open and close the roof. Also, the home, as grand as it might look, is only 613 sqft! Tiny tiny home.

@charlottegoldmann338 2 месяца назад

@@hhustlehumble1 I think there is just this plastic "cover" for closing. Nothing with thermal protection like a window.

@hhustlehumble1 2 месяца назад

@@charlottegoldmann338yes, but that opening is only for the living room which is like a courtyard, everything else has sliding doors to cover/protect and a roof up top. Cute little design.