And access to an upper garden. And I’d probably be sitting in the bed all the time, just because everything else seems like museum seating. But it is lovely & seems designed to fit their lifestyle & aesthetic. It also seems really easy to clean & maintain. The natural lighting is beautiful.
My thoughts exactly. As I was watching I was looking for comfortable places to sit or lounge and read a book or watch a movie, and the bed is the only place I came up with.
While I love the garden, the many windows, the warmth of the wood - and I get that this is minimal, it also feels really sterile. There isn't a comfortable place in that house sit and relax or gather with friends, everything is on a hard surface with minimal cushioning and comfort. This really doesn't feel homey or cozy, it's a bit austere for my taste.
Good God thank you for saying this. This home weirdly is austere but the design choices feels indulgent. The already small house, with so many structural compromises with space, now adds a decorative garden inside? Although nice it feels incredibly awkward. More a nod to over design over reality of utilizing the available space.
They also lost the deck. Who cares if it was "overlooked" by neighbours? A. You live in a city, pretty much every terrace and every balcony is "overlooked" by neighbours and B. there are ways to give it more privacy. This is a second home to wealthy people or a short time rental. Less wealthy people would not have so much wasted space and more storage.
Agreed. It feels like it's been created for an architect's journal photoshoot rather than a home for people to live in (and I say that as someone who initially trained as an architect). I've no idea why you would choose to make a usable outdoor terrace unusable, when there are multiple beautiful & cost-effective ways to deal with privacy/overlooking issues which would have kept it a usable space.; and then pay to add an expensive pseudo indoor 'garden' that's also unusable (that glazing & joinery system would not have been cheap), esp on such a tight floorplan 🤷♂. It's a hard no from me.
I was thinking the same. What i love the most is the abundance of natural light, the inside garden, and the brass. But I was thinking that it looks more like a café than a home. Absolutely beautiful though. I also notice that Western homes tend to look a lot less lived in than others, especially the Japanese homes which always look very lived in. I like the lived-in look of the Japanese homes and others, as it gives a very good insight into how one would actually live in a home that size.
Taking a shower with this natural light and the view of this hanging garden is a privilege. Having brought a garden into the middle of the house, made everything very bright and cozy, despite the minimalist design.There was only one bathroom missing on the ground floor.
I absolutely love this house, especially the internal courtyard garden, which brings in diffused lighting to an otherwise long and narrow dwelling. What I personally cannot accept is having to sacrifice a standard size refrigerator just so the designer can achieve a 'horizontal' aesthetics for the kitchen cabinets.
Have to admit that super small sink in the kitchen made me kind of nervous. You couldn’t even wash a large pot in it. I guess cooking isn’t a priority.
Yes, some of the details in the house are so glaringly impractical that it throws off the design of the house. A minifridge anywhere but a college dorm or a hotel room is just ridiculous.
When I saw this property on the other video about how they live, I loved it! Laura seems lovely and what she said makes sense, but seeing the original wooden floors, staircase and spacious floor plan, I’m really finding it hard to understand how this is an improvement. They lost an outside space and have to access it through a window now! I think they could have easily added a grate or partially glazed the garden below to allow them to access the upper garden. It may have been overlooked but it is still overlooked whether you go out through a door or window! And I would feel far more vulnerable sitting by the open front door to there street. I feel like the old staircase was a light and airy solution and a historical feature…
One of the best examples of a subtle dialogue occurring within a space I’ve seen on this channel in a while. From the ornamental garden, textures and materials, the design and customization. Congrats to all involved, wonderfully done. One of my new favourites.
hmm, the old hardwood floors were so beautiful, and disagree that the old staircase cut the old bottom floor in half, id say that the new staircase and laundry actually create a more narrow feeling to the house. Is the upstairs garden just not useable space?
I think it’s a green roof? Not necessarily useable in that you can walk around on it, or even really access it in any way; but it does help cool the house down and maintain a more even temperature throughout the year, providing your living somewhere with a somewhat temperate environment; snow probably wouldn’t work that well.
@@lord0jackostar how are you supposed to maintain the garden up there without access? plants are alive and the space could change in unpredictable ways without the occasional intervention
@@paulabunions, it’s usually planned to not need much input. So a wild garden essentially; plants that can handle being largely left to their own devices, watered by the rain mostly, and nothing that’s going to grow too big or too overgrown. Native plants are a favorite, succulents and small shrubs work really well, you can also use low ground covers like clover.
I would have swapped the daybed and the dining table: imagine eating in front of that ornamental courtyard! beautiful! And, to be honest, the couches don't look comfortable enough...
@@namebrandmason even more useless, imho. what's the purpose of a daybed? you would end up using it like a couch. a proper convertible and comfortable couch would do the trick for guests
Every inch has been so well considered and designed to perfection. I congratulate the designers and owners on making a dark, damp old home, look modern, bright, and functional. The timber used is outstanding. As a minimalist myself, this would be a dream home …but, I’d add lots of indoor plants, and, as everyone has mentioned, a VERY comfy couch!
Definitely thought provoking. It definitely is tranquil and peaceful. And light filled. But it has an austerity that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Is it only me?
@@philiq18 too small to lie down on. Don't you lie down and watch tv sometimes? That's a two seater. Meaning a one seater really. Three seaters can seat two people comfortably
The overall look is stunning. I love the wood, the hidden garden works well in so many ways. On the other hand, it feels more like an art gallery space (without art!) than a home. The couch and daybed both look uncomfortable even as they look nice. I don't understand getting rid of the deck completely. Just a just to get out there for a bit now and then is worth it. Otherwise there is no outdoor space at all. And how do you get out to work on that roof garden? The bathroom is the one letdown - it is plain to a point of sadness, and too large for no purpose. So while I love the look of the place, I can't imagine living there.
no microwave. no toaster. tiny fridge. one uncomfortable and bulky sofa. a bathroom sink with no ledge. no fly screens.…. do these people actually live here??
Most people definitely live without a toaster and a microwave. I never eat toasts, prefer my bread fresh, and now without a microwave. Not really needed either of those. Fridge is counter tall, it is fine.
it's nice, but the improvements in my opinion did not increase livability of this place enough to justify the work and resources spent on redesigning the house.
"improvements" is indeed a loose interpretation of what was done to the property lol. The place looks so awkward and like another poster said, sterile.
I like how easy this place is - easy to live, easy to move about and easy to clean. Plus it's such a serene space you wouldn't know how close you are to the busy streets of downtown Sydney. Love.
I‘m used to having entry ways so I‘m not a big fan of that immediate step into the living room, I also prefer my living room more private. So I think I would’ve switched the living room to where the kitchen is and either put the kitchen at the front or where the dining table is.
ooh.. many people like the kitchen to be more private though because it tends to be messier. interesting.. but yes i dont like people see me when i'm in the living room too..
Always, always have a stair rail no matter how unaesthetic. Just one slip, one time, can lead to long-term injury or worse. This is especially important at night, when not feeling well, or when carrying items up and down. I have caught myself twice on the rail over the years and prevented a potentially nasty fall. Sorry for the downer...not my intention but wanted to mention an important safety hazard. Overall, though the design is wonderful, bright, airy and peaceful.
Moving the stairs & adding the inner courtyard made an enormous difference. The long bench that turns into the kitchen floor adds cohesiveness, & that stone step is lovely. The washing machine really belongs upstairs in the bathroom for convenience & efficiency. The upper deck is also underutilized; I'd've liked to see a clothesline & some potted herbs at least. Just because it's not an ideal lounging spot doesn't mean it should be written off. The understairs space is a missed opportunity; some open shelving with the chosen wood would have balanced out the dining table. I wonder if the courtyard windows could be switched for some that folded back completely? The kitchen works well visually but is a bit lean on functionality for a primary home. Overall I like the bones. The aesthetics strike me as unpleasantly austere rather serene, but that's a matter of taste and could mostly be addressed with different furniture & decor.
This is one of the most beautiful minimalistic but at the same time warm and homely houses I have ever seen. It feels so light, bright and airy despite the limited space. Because of all the natural light that is coming in it is so warm and not at all sterile. And the shade of the wood that is used for all the built-ins is incredibly beautiful and warm. I would move in immediately!
I appreciate the amount of light through the windows, the Victorian ash flooring and ceramic tiles. The highlights for me are the outer front door painted blue and the private ornamental garden. Otherwise there are minimal elements of comfort. The bathroom looks incomplete. The daybed is more of an upholstered bench which offers a small amount of comfort. The custom made sofa does not look inviting, perhaps it feels more comfortable than it looks. I do not describe this home as cosy but it certainly fits the adjective of streamlined. The design style vibe is minimalist Scandi. Each to their own.
I love that they worked all the construction elements into basically two colors--off white and the wood tone. Even the furniture blends in. However, I'm dying to hang some huge colorful works of art on the walls.
This is the first time I cannot imagine living in the apartment/house. It's very plain. There is nothing on the walls so it feels empty, the fridge is tiny, there is no comfortable place to sit, the day bed seems useless to me and looks like it's there only to make the space look less empty. The garden is nice but I haven't seen any entrance to the upper garden which is a shame. The dining area is also nice but I feel like it's rarely used for actual dining because the kitchen looks way to empty for actual cooking. All in all the house feel like it's setup for sleeping and hygiene and you are meant to spend your time elsewhere. Also please buy stuff for the cat, they must be so bored.
Whenever I watch a video like this, I'm hoping to see where they place cat stuff (litter box, tree, toys) to give me an idea for our house renovation but each and every time I just get disappointed because they don't show what they've done for their cats.
Certainly a lot of handsome, tasteful things going on in here. The space has certainly been softened and given better flow and sense of expanse by the design. Yes, an extremely Japanese-in-feel environment. I'd imagine the two owners have to have very rich, settled, meditative insides to live in this kind of physical neutrality and quiet. Commendable. Admirable . Lovely.
I really did not feel very welcomed to this home. It felt hard and brittle to me. It is really pretty, but trying to imagine myself living there was not pleasant. I felt like so much space was wasted. I do love the simplicity, the minimalism. Especially in the kitchen cabinet / appliances. The stairs felt dangerous and confining. :(
am i the only one who thinks it would helpful to know the prices or the price range of renovations and designs etc? naturally price would change per location etc but it helps put things in perspective
I know Square edges look clean, but living in a place with square Edge Furnitures... when you hit your hip on one of those things... it is a pain I can't even describe.🖤
So many aspects of this home remind me of holidays in Japan especially the internal garden. Looking at the outside you would never believe that a whole other world lies behind its facade. The timber is beautiful.
i love the idea of inner courtyards, I do find however the built up walls around the staircase make the place feel much smaller than the original photos they showed - if they had a cut out in the walls which aren't used for storage I feel like that could be doubled as a handrail!
I love the design, the living, how the small garden elevate the interior, the bench into a table for the audio player, loved it And i further love a design that can spark argument in the comment section, like some people rather have “A”, or some people rather have “B” in their house, that just shows that the design in the video is fully tailored to the owner, and ofcouse will have a different life and need in their house with other people, that they definitely can not fully explain in the video
I am amaze on how you can renew and provide a new chapter to an existing building, saving their original fachada but improving the inside, I really loved how was used the void and place a courtyard that illuminate the project, removing the necessity to use any artificial light at the day. Also the way that each storage furniture is invisible to the eye, provides a clean surface and it looks really quite and warm.
Would move in , in a heartbeat. Stunning. Simple, functional with great use of high quality materials designed to age so well. The use of the limited space is so clever and functional. Excellent! Another fantastic property on the channel. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home.
I think they made the best they can with the house. In my case,I would have loved to have a seating area in the mini garden or just a more comfortable couch in the living room or maybe two another seats for my visits/company.
"Don't judge the book by its cover" is the exact phrase for this magnificent simple elegant house...no one can say it's beauty from just seeing it's PINK ROUGH UNEVEN outer face....really love this house...( probably I would change the front colour, and it's appearance...) but inside it's perfect
A great interior designer knows that acoustics are as important for the energy of a space as visual aspects. Trying to have a conversation in the house would feel like you're in a train station. A rug suspended from the wall behind the couch and in the hall would make a world of difference
this is one of my favorite apartments from this channel the wood is so warm and cozy and the garden courtyard is everything i could smell all that timber and grass from here
I've seen this from the other channel and it's as calming and beautiful as I remember. I'm just not keen on the brass and the sofa part. Anyway, the place looks gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this space.
Having grown up as a Sydneysider I've often seen the row houses around the city outskirts. I like the new style of this giving a next chapter of life to an antique piece of urban history. I think the overall aesthetic is very calming. The couch could be softened a little, but hey the client gets the style they want. I am very impressed with the palette and textured ceramic tiles and wood features. The courtyard decorative garden, awash with light, is beautiful, well done. I also like the raised kitchen. I would add a few warm touches with soft furnishings, but that is just my taste.
While looks nice, it feels so clean and minimalistic.. alot of appartments on this youtube acc seem minimalistic and barren. Do people not live in them????
I love how simless this is. For me the best example how wood can unite all rooms. I can't pinpoint why it all looks inviting and not boring even with it being ONE color.
❤❤ Looove it! One can easily choose their sofa of choice. I'd like another room though (office, guest, etc) so I would adjust the floor plan a bit - Laundry to powder room & laundry beside face basin upstairs; Base of stairs to start/land on dining stone step; Kitchen moved to wall on the left, tucked into alcove (created by changing base of stairs); Partition and change existing kitchen to bonus room. Still, I love this space... palette, light, courtyard... 😊
Superb! Absolutely stunning architecture. Bringing the outdoors inside with that courtyard is a beautiful masterstroke. I also liked seeing the cat. Lol 🐈
Yeah interesting design choices. Love the light and the greenery from the central courtyard garden. The dining area is a clever use of narrow space. Personally I would struggle with a wooden couch and the really tiny fridge. And reducing this from a two bedroom to a one bedroom house negatively impacts the value of this house.
it's a struggle how every time i watch an NTS video, my top 10 list gets rearranged. the brass countertop was divine TT i loved how seamless it was TT not to mention the garden TT OH, AND THE BATHROOM TOO TT i love this house so much. it really works with the space and it doesn't seem forced or uncomfy. because the design was so well though out, it isn't even glaring how small the space is. TT i envy it so much. it's so brilliant. (oh! even the windows were perfect!!!)
This space is so calming and the lack of clutter, I imagine, would totally lead to a calm and clear mind. Of course I love the color and material palette. I would live here in a heartbeat if there were a gooshier couch.
Beautiful place. I love the long bench with its many possibilities. Good big bathroom sink where you can actually clean things without splashing around.
I really like it. The woods are beautiful. Yes, it's not the softest place to sit but if the owners are happy, then great. I thought it was really pretty.
this is truly a beautiful home. I absolutely love the block used as a step. I would have to improve on the kitchen to survive there (not nearly enough bench space), but that could easily be done by using the space now dedicated to a day bed, and putting a narrow counter there. I do note, however, that in classic NTS fashion, there is really no comfortable seating. That sofa looks deadly (a 90 degree angled back, and with no cushions); nor does the dining bench look terribly comfortable for other than a quick meal. I like the small garden. It allows for separation of space (so it doesn’t feel like you’re cooking in the living room, which often results in these small homes), but without chopping it up with doors and walls.
Wow, I love this. It's so beautiful! It's so calming and the natural light flows in so peacefully. I could really see myself living there, would only add a bath.
Unfortunately, the architects converted a small family-friendly home into a minimalistic art gallery. Personally, I would have foregone the hidden garden for a skylight and placed the dining table under for natural light.
Pristine and beautiful design for people with very organized lives. I love looking at this well-designed space but like living in more comfort. I want the clear light with some comfort.
It's not a house for visitors or parties is it? Imagine people needing to navigate the stairs up to the bedroom to use the toilet, especially after a few drinks.
Such a lovely and cozy interior design (despite many complaints about the uncomfortable looking chairs which can easily be switched). The only complaints I would have is the tiny little kitchen sink and fridge. I guess the homeowners don't cook a lot.
I feel like there are some aspects of it we are not really shown..for example, i saw a small dish/bowl on the floor at the kitchen edge of the courtyard garden doors...whats that for? Plus, where does the cat litter? Also, don't they have a dog? While i absolutely love the design, i feel like theres a sense of the space not being fully lived in, and somehow that seems inauthentic to me.
Following up on my original comment, I watched another video of this property, a tour by the owner. I gathered that the cat litter box is in the toilet. And the owner also shows us a lot more of the house and takes us though why she made certain design choices and how she manages space. And...I have to say a lot of it makes sense. Glad this channel followed this up with a more detailed video.
I feel like this is the type of place where you would have to buy a storage unit elsewhere, I'm surprised they keep their camping equipment inside the house at all.
