Toronto Condo Tour: 1 Bedroom + Den + 2 Bath Condo ($2600)

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Welcome to a room by room tour of my 1 Bed + Den + 2 Bath Condo (550 sqft) located in North York, Toronto. $2600/month, 20 minute drive and 40 minute via public transit from the heart of downtown Toronto.
Comment below and let me know your thoughts and what you want to see next!
Note: I no longer live in this condo!
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@sandraskalnik2369 3 месяца назад

The mirrored wall is absolutely gorgeous.

@Nunofyabizzzzz Год назад

it's so beautiful to see someone so happy with their home! you look so grateful. happy for you! and you've done such a cool and beautiful job decorating

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Astrid, I am incredibly grateful! Sounds cliché but home is where the heart is! Thank you for such kind words!

@LifeissoDevine Год назад

What a lovely space. I love how organize it is.

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you!😊🧡

@gcchair7634 Месяц назад

I loved that you fast forward the video❤

@kimjulyofficial Год назад

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Frances ❤ have a great weekend!

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Kim, thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too!

@saudmeethal644 Год назад

The sunset views are perfect!

@francesmenu Год назад

The sunsets are definitely one of the reasons why I chose this condo! Mother nature knows what she's doing!

@AJ-yn6oy Год назад

Beautiful ✨

@paulac4071 Год назад

Fantastic place. Love the way that you set it up

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Paula!

@masp441 Год назад

I like the AP. The balkony with the view, the mirror, the sliding glass door...and the girl who lives in it. Greetings

@iyanuopaleke2730 Год назад

Beautiful Apartment. You did a great job putting the place together 👍🏾❤️

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you for the kind words! It was a fun process!

@sweetpain67 Год назад

Great video Frances, so free and cool!

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! 😃

@buboysvlog Год назад

nice i like the mirror how it was built, amazing.

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you so much! It took a lot of planning but it was fun and I got to spend some quality time with my family!

@mariyamsiddiqui5101 Год назад

Loved the place ❤ and especially your 🦜🦜

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you!! The chickens like the limelight 😊

@DaishaView Год назад

The layout is a good use of the space!

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! It's difficult to be creative with the way rooms are arranged with limited space but I'm happy with the way it turned out 😊!

@LifeofWalk Год назад

Pretty cool, I like the layout!

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you so much!

@azamarabear Год назад

Thanks for the upload

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@Twintuitive717 29 дней назад

The bird door Omg ❤

@AwesomeCanadianHomes 7 месяцев назад

You did a good job with the mirror really gives more light and the illusion of more space in a tiny condo.

@francesmenu 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@Cottoncandy4life Год назад

I’m saving that mirror diy for when I move out❤

@francesmenu Год назад

It is incredibly easy to make and much more cost effective than buying one!

@derrviel 8 месяцев назад

5:35 I would totally do that too 😂I'll be moving to Toronto in 6 months' time and this is my kind of dream condo, love it! And I'm surprised to not see your chickens' poop everywhere 😂

@francesmenu 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on the move! Where will you be coming from? Thank you for the kind words! 😊 It's a constant battle to clean chicken poop but for the most part I catch it time after they do their business. 💩

@derrviel 8 месяцев назад

@@francesmenu You're so nice, thank you!! I'll be coming from Japan, it's gonna be a 16 hour flight 🥲 Haha that is tedious, reminds me of my late lovebird who used to poop 1 litre a day, was tiring to clean up every 10 mins 😂

@sania4763 Год назад

It's so beautiful ❤️

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you so much!

@manrajgill6416 Год назад

So nice 😍😍😍😍

@francesmenu Год назад

Thanks 🤗

@TassieTimes Год назад

Aesthetically beautiful

@reneedennis2011 Год назад

Cool 😎 apartment!

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you for the kind comment! 😊

@reneedennis2011 Год назад

@@francesmenu You're welcome 😊!

@monicac831 Год назад

Great video! Love all the plants! Wondering where your couch is from?

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Monica, thank you🧡, the couch is the Karlstad from Ikea a long time ago. I believe the newer version of it is called the Morabo (although I have not tried sitting on it and I don't know what materials they offer this couch in). Hope that helps!

@philodendros Год назад

super cute home! It's a shame the cost of housing is so pricy in the GTA, especially Toronto/York region. But you made great use of the space! :)

@philodendros Год назад

also love how cozy your balcony is-- I think I might replace my balcony flooring with a rug too, it looks so nice

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! The average price of a 1 BDRM in Toronto is now $2500, my jaw dropped when I saw the article a few days ago!

@pegahdonna Год назад

Aawwww Loooove your birds omg and the cute doggie. Pet babies make a home complete in my opinion (that is for people that can take care of them) so sweet of you to have the little door and seating for them lol. Your place is so calm and peaceful....the view 🙌🏽. You did a great job with it. Just wondering are you afraid of the birds flying out or being on such a high floor for your doggie being alone on the balcony?

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you Pegah! The door might lead to Narnia, who knows! My birds were never out of their cage when I opened the balcony door if I can help it. The dog was always supervised when on the balcony and didn't spend much time out there (she just wasn't that interested unless I was out there), we have successfully kept each other out of trouble 😊.

@pegahdonna Год назад

@@francesmenu haha aaawww you're welcome 💕

@MCJamZam Год назад

Awesome condo! Super cool to see how other people decorate some of the limited spaces you get in this city. We just found a 2 bed 2 bath condo in central DT Toronto and I will certainly use this for inspiration on interior decoration! Quick question though, since you put carpet on the balcony - does it ever get too windy for you, as in do things ever blow off the balcony? I've seen that happen to some surprisingly large/heavy pillows in my area so I'm nervous to put too many light objects on the balcony in the new place. I really like what you've done out there though.

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you so much! Small space storage is one of my favourite things to browse and it's much needed in many Toronto condos. I put down the heavy patio furniture on top of the rugs and it keeps them down, but they do bunch up sometimes. The pillows don't go anywhere. I think it really depends on your balcony, some places that are more windy, the whole rug would fly off, but luckily my balcony is not too windy. Some buildings also have rules as to what can and cannot be placed on the balcony, so please keep an eye out for that or they might give you a notice! By the way, congrats on finding the space downtown! Enjoy it!

@holidazejanet Год назад

Gorgeous apartment and I absolutely love your decorating style. But how do you prevent the birds from pooping on surfaces if they aren't in a cage?

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you so much! I have this sixth sense and I call it 'poop alert' haha. After having these birds for so long my internal alarm clock tells me when they should roughly poop and I'll be on the lookout with a tissue. If they are sleeping on me, the poop takes a little bit longer to process.

@holidazejanet Год назад

@@francesmenu Oh wow! That's cool. I love that you make them a little door and steps. Adorable!

@jcsdesign Год назад

Hi Frances, You did an excellent job putting together this audition tape for The Bachelor! Thanks for letting us into your world. ☺ In all honesty, the things you did with your condo is very creative. I'm sure it took a lot of effort and time to put it all together. How does one person decide which shower to use each night? I just moved into a 1 bed+ den, 1 bath myself and I don't really have much of a choice. The view is very nice and high. What floor are you on? Anyways, it must be quiet and peaceful living all alone. I am also on a high floor, west facing and I hear nothing but the sound of cars in the distances similar to your building. We have a lot in common already. Can't wait for your next video to follow!

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! More videos to come. Sometimes the sound of cars can be soothing like white noise 😂!

@jcsdesign Год назад

@@francesmenu You're welcome. But you never answered any of my questions. 😌

@philodendros Год назад

@@jcsdesign stop being a creepo and leave the lady alone

@vivianl.2077 Год назад

hello, congrats on your new condo!! love the birds, can you please list the camera you use for your videos?

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! I use the canon R6 for these videos and an external microphone. perhaps I will do a video on the gear I use. 😊

@phoenix0110 Год назад

Not too shabby

@francesmenu Год назад

NottooShabbydabbydoo!

@juliej5917 Год назад

I’m wondering how many sq ft? You’ve done a gorgeous job in making the space serene and sophisticated with your own style. 🎉

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Julie, thank you for the kind words! It is 550 square feet and feels like an oasis!

@anonymousanonymously8216 9 месяцев назад

Very nice condo

@francesmenu 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@marikoflores7347 Год назад

Love the condo tour! Where did you get your knife block and how did you install it 😊

@francesmenu Год назад

I got the magnetic knife strip from Ikea! I didn't want to drill into the wall so I installed the magnetic strip onto a thin piece of plywood which I then used 6-7 command strips to stick to the wall. It wobbles a bit but has worked for the most part!

@rachaelg4861 Год назад

$2600?! Jesus. Thank goodness I moved during the pandemic, I pay $1850 a month for a 1+1 and it’s almost 1000 sq ft in Toronto😅

@francesmenu Год назад

That's such a great deal! So hard to find these days since interest rates have gone up. Which area of Toronto are you in if you don't mind me asking?

@rachaelg4861 Год назад

@@francesmenu prices have gone up so much for rentals! I think it’s also important to note that it’s really important to get an apartment that is rent controlled. As often times realtors or landlords won’t mention this. I live in North York, right at Yonge and Sheppard 😊

@ohaggie Год назад

Yes, it is expensive 😮 but I’m sure there are differences between both of your apartments (high rise building most likely with a doorman and a gym, laundry in unit, etc). Plus, she has 2 bathrooms and almost 2 bedrooms (1 bedroom plus a Den that she uses as an office). Do you have a balcony and a view of downtown Toronto?

@ctgctg1 Год назад

It’s not horribly expensive if you consider that hydro or water is likely included plus likely condo fees for all that equipment.

@rachaelg4861 Год назад

@@ohaggie yeah my apartment is a pretty new condo but rent controlled, I use my den as an office since I work from home. I have a nice balcony(10th floor), with concierge and all the usual amenities that a condo brings. My apartment faces south so I have a nice view facing south of Yonge (downtown). I’m also steps from the subway which is a bonus. I actually recently looked at listings recently by my area and prices are also around the same price as the video mentions. ($2400-2600) I moved into my condo apartment in 2021 when prices went super low and you were able to negotiate prices with landlords though.

@zedawing Год назад

How did you get the condo owner to let you make all these modifications?

@evyguo7577 Год назад

Love it! Btw, where did you get your sofa? I really like it.

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you! I got it from Ikea way back, I think the newest version of it is called the Morabo although it doesn't look exactly the same!

@ShinelSymone Год назад

Your space is so cute !! I’m currently trying to find an apartment as a newbie! Is this inclusive of utilities ? Just trying to get an idea thanks much

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Samantha, thank you! This rent price $2600, is not inclusive of utilities (water, hydro), which are usually about $70 - 100 per month (I crank my heat up during the winter). However, each building is different so it's best you look at the building details. Where are you looking for an apartment? A kind reminder that there is also property insurance to consider as part of your monthly fees, and the pricing depends on your coverage.

@ShinelSymone Год назад

@@francesmenu thank you so much for responding .. I was thinking like Vaughan, north York Etobicoke somewhere where it won't be hard to get downtown

@johnlaw6735 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣@ The closet showcase

@jamesesguerra8751 Год назад

Where are you exactly in TO? 2018 we were renting a 2bd for 2300 in Don Mills/Sheppard. It's now at 2600? wooooah. Looks good, though!!

@jamesesguerra8751 Год назад

Is this by Leslie and Shepp close to Ikea?? Im so curious lol

@francesmenu Год назад

Thanks! This was at Don Mills and Sheppard (although I'm no longer at that condo)

@evyguo7577 Год назад

Which part of North York is this? So beautiful!

@francesmenu Год назад

This is near Don Mills and Sheppard!

@karunadhawan3494 Год назад

Amazing vide can I know from where you got birds from ...for how much we can buy That would be appreciated 😊

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Karuna, I've had the birds (cockatiels) for over a decade now and I purchased them from a breeder that is no longer breeding birds. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the current market price for cockatiels is, but they are 'handfed', which results in a bird that is more comfortable with humans. We also worked a lot on our relationship which is why they have no fear of engaging with me and landing on my head! 😊

@karunadhawan3494 Год назад

@@francesmenu thank you for your reply . For so.long I want to have birds in life , when saw your video was super excited . Hoping someday I find the place 😅

@leeraxd Год назад

I just moved to Toronto and my condo is all 1br + den and 2600. Actually your place looks similar to mine haha but it's not in downtown.

@francesmenu Год назад

Welcome to Toronto! That's not a bad price given that the rental price has gone up since this video was posted (ridiculous I know).

@lwahdoccies Год назад

Beautiful apartment ❤️❤️❤️

@francesmenu Год назад

Thank you!! 😊

@shehan7353 Год назад

Haha i have the same thing in place re the transparent curtains 😅

@francesmenu Год назад

Glad to know I'm not the only one! It was scary movies that resulted in me wanting transparent curtains!

@hannahd1511 Год назад

Can I ask where your kitchen island is from? Or did it come with your apartment?

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Hannah, the kitchen island came with the condo!

@joannehenderson2697 2 месяца назад

I'm moving to toronto soon, who can i contact? about these condos

@bobbyw858 9 месяцев назад

what building is this

@azamarabear Год назад

Wait a second it's like February

@francesmenu Год назад

Good catch haha. I filmed this video last year and finally got around to editing it!

@TheBohemianStyle Год назад

I can’t fathom to pay rent that much, but I have to assume your income is very high for your rent to be 30% or less of your total income.

@cloudyair7395 Год назад

you seem like a very interesting person, I'm rlly curious; would you be able to do a day in your life vid? or exercise routine and what i eat in a day?😄

@francesmenu Год назад

Those are all great ideas! I haven't thought about it before, but I think I will, thanks for the suggestions!

@cristinaisip8908 Год назад

Where did you get your cute jeans?

@francesmenu Год назад

Hi Cristina! Thanks! They are from Uniqlo. The great thing is Uniqlo hems the jeans for you as well so I didn't need to go to an alteration place. 😊

@junejhunkie Год назад

I think that is called a peninsula and not an island. Because it’s connected to the wall.

@francesmenu 3 месяца назад

It's actually a free standing island that can be moved from one spot to another! :)

@MesQueUnGirl 6 месяцев назад

how do you stay happy living alone in a small box in the city? i'm avoiding it because i feel like it'll be lonely, claustrophobic and an even bigger waste of money for a small box for that reason

@francesmenu 5 месяцев назад

It's definitely not for everyone! It did make me quite happy when I was living there (the view just left me in awe everyday) and I miss it often.

@LOMASH29 10 месяцев назад

💕💕💕⚘⚘⚘ from india.....

@paulthorp9198 Год назад

You did great job. You are also very attractive

@francesmenu Год назад

😊 thank you

@paulthorp9198 Год назад

I work in Toronto. Want meet at Tim hortons for a coffee

@kyleung2187 Год назад

very expensive apartment. cost almost the entire after tax salary when i was an analyst.

@francesmenu Год назад

Rent in Toronto and the surrounding area is outrageous, even before the pandemic! But being paid a livable wage is also the issue in Toronto. Real estate costs have gone up significantly, however wages have no increases in proportion. 🥲 I know I am incredibly lucky and am grateful for it everyday.

@Ban00 4 месяца назад

You don't wash your dishes anymore? Wait a minute lol

@francesmenu 3 месяца назад

I mean by hand! 😂

@yiwei8050 Год назад

That’s way too expensive to live in Toronto

@sableknight8061 Год назад

Hoooly that string of hearts mine always break and die and yours are going berserk ae[oefjiosdhfosdhnfgoisd

@francesmenu Год назад

😂I think my birds have somehow magically trained it to grow faster. There have been many violent resets when they decide to nibble right from the very top, leaving me with a decapitated string of hearts. So now it knows, if it doesn't grow fast, it doesn't get to grow at all😂

@donpresidente2121 Год назад

Overpriced birdcage 😂😂

@stephenfermoyle4578 24 дня назад

is there a point.?..clutter of cheap furniture, plants and cleaning supplies..nothing unique ..then you threw in birds honestly

@anitavirginillo Год назад

The birds need to be in the wild not trapped in cages and or apartments. This is just cruel.

@katink9816 Год назад

bruh just shut up

@jgator6694 Год назад

Oh please…there are thousands and thousands of domesticated birds kept as pets all over the world. They look pretty happy and well cared for

@katink9816 Год назад

@@jgator6694 yeah but still you don t have the right to call this person cruel. I am sure the apartament is quite big and they re not living in a rat hole

@jgator6694 Год назад

@@katink9816 yes. To be clear, it is not me.. it is anitavirginillo who called this cruel.. I am sure the apartment dweller didn’t steal these birds from the wild. And if she released them to the “wild”…well THAT would be cruel. They are clearly domesticated.

@katink9816 Год назад

@@jgator6694 I am so sorry I thought you were Anna bc of the pfp color. SO SORRY😭