The Nook On The Hill Is Not Your Average Small Home

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  • čas přidán 2. 02. 2023
  • The Nook On The Hill isn’t your average house. Far from it. It’s small in size, but huge in heart. There’s love built into the walls of this home. Memory of friends and family. For its builders and owners, Benj and Holly, it’s a place of sanctuary and healing.
    This small house has everything. It’s filled with character and brilliant design. Spatially, it’s an efficient home which boasts all the best qualities of tiny homes and small space design in a slightly larger and grounded structure. It’s solar powered and built with many reclaimed materials. It’s filled with art, colour, and treasured handcrafted items.
    Beyond all that though, this home has a character which extends out far beyond its brick and mortar. It tells a deep story of love, loss and perseverance.
    We hope you enjoy the tour of this very special home.
    You can find out more about Benj, Holly and the Nook on instagram, including videos detailing the build process: / nook_on_the_hill
    Find out more about this tiny house and others on our website: www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com/
    If you enjoy our show and would like to help support our work, please consider supporting us on Patreon: / livingbig
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    Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
    Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
    Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
    Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: / brycelangston
    'Living Big in a Tiny House' © 2023 Zyia Pictures Ltd
    #smallhouse #architecture #smallhousetour
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  • @livingbig
    @livingbig  Před rokem +501

    We’re back with our first new episode of 2023 and it’s a great one! Benj and Holly have created the most wonderful small house for themselves. There’s a lot of great design and a tremendous amount of heart in this home. We hope you enjoy the tour. Thanks for watching and supporting out channel! Remember to hit notifications so you don’t miss any of our new episodes this year! With love, Bryce & Rasa

    • @ramonarichardson7904
      @ramonarichardson7904 Před rokem +5

      GORGEOUS tiny home! Would love ❤to have this one!

    • @marcosjuv27
      @marcosjuv27 Před rokem +5

      This is an awe-inspiring video for just starting out in 2023! I look forward to discovering even more magnificent spaces and beutiful stories ...cheers!!

    • @cjevans6365
      @cjevans6365 Před rokem +1

      Yay! 🎉

    • @cheryl63...
      @cheryl63... Před rokem +2

      Beautiful!

    • @hamey
      @hamey Před rokem +7

      I've missed you! And what a lovely home to begin the year with. I love this one so much! And the "Harry " nook just adds to the value. 😉 Welcome back!

  • @olga138
    @olga138 Před rokem +892

    I'm happy to see this one. I enjoy the tiny houses on wheels, but my goal would be to have a small house that is stationary. I think it's great to feature all these different projects.

    • @wyntersteele1a
      @wyntersteele1a Před rokem +22

      Right. I would want one that you can put on foundation also.

    • @artemaeus
      @artemaeus Před rokem +3

      Same!

    • @luzr6613
      @luzr6613 Před rokem +21

      Not having the mobility downsides - ie: specific max dimensions - let's you build something that is not necessarily much larger, but that gives a far greater sense of having room to breathe.

    • @serendipityshopnyc
      @serendipityshopnyc Před rokem +15

      @@luzr6613 True. Confining the home to what can fit on a standard or even slightly extra-wide trailer means living in a tunnel. I've lived in an apartment like that. Would much prefer a small home with the rooms squarer & more flexible to design, to a tiny where many of the design choices (like built-in modern sofas w/storage) are forced.

    • @dorothydeese759
      @dorothydeese759 Před 9 měsíci

      Me too!

  • @tallulahbeaverhausen4382
    @tallulahbeaverhausen4382 Před rokem +1066

    More "small" homes ! This one is really well-thought-out and beautifully built !

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem +107

      Absolutely! We love this home and are on the lookout for more cool small homes this year.

    • @rickh3714
      @rickh3714 Před rokem +15

      'Stryan' version of tiny. Small- ish.
      Tiny Cathedrals next series?
      Extremely nice home. Appreciate the skills and the vid. I am just being cheeky!

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 Před rokem +13

      Yes more like this 👏

    • @cgourin
      @cgourin Před rokem +13

      Disagree, bricks have no insulation, the solar panels are necessarily badly orientated being on opposite sides of the roof, loads of windows but the large black beams really cut the view, the garden doesn't blend in the environment, the utilities outsides have a nice red neck touch, why not hide it with at least wood panels.

    • @pholliez
      @pholliez Před rokem +2

      @@cgourin agree. I like the principles of small homes but the exterior of this is not for me because of the practicalities (like you pointed out) and the aesthetics.

  • @hott9053
    @hott9053 Před rokem +233

    Self taught tiling AND pottery, while DIY'ing the whole house?! That's some of the best tiling and pottery i've ever seen. Stay awesome!!

  • @DavidMulderOne
    @DavidMulderOne Před rokem +444

    Would love to see 'small homes' for 4 people (family with teenagers for example). This felt like a fairly typical cottage, but it would be interestingly to see how to apply tiny house principles to a 3 bedroom family.

    • @shazstar13
      @shazstar13 Před rokem +14

      Shaye’s Tiny Homes have the options for these, with the addition of pods, wrap-around decks connecting them centrally etc.

    • @schuylergeery-zink1923
      @schuylergeery-zink1923 Před rokem +5

      Yah I’ve got a small 2 bed 1 bath house built in the 80s. But even if we added to it, it would still be small compared to other houses. It’s 1,100 sq ft. But if we had several kids and just wanted to expand rather than move… I like seeing lots of concepts.

    • @DavidMulderOne
      @DavidMulderOne Před rokem +24

      @@schuylergeery-zink1923 In central europe 100 m2 (about 1000 ft2) bungalows are decently common family homes with 3 bedrooms. Wouldn't even call them small. I am aware though that in the US average home sizes are from the European perspective very extravagant. The thing I would love to see is a tiny home of around 60 m2. If a tiny house can be enough for 2 people with 37m2, and a lot of spaces (bathroom and kitchen) you only need once whether you have 2 people or 4 people... then I think 60m2 should be possible.

    • @rudmad00
      @rudmad00 Před rokem +13

      Keep going up, 5 story tiny skyscraper

    • @eh1702
      @eh1702 Před rokem +3

      The *average* size new-build 3 bed family house in the UK is 750sqf.

  • @AngelavengerL
    @AngelavengerL Před rokem +240

    I'd love to see more small homes and cottages mixed in with the tiny houses. It's really neat seeing the way people are creative in making these spaces their own.

    • @DeeDee-lz8zx
      @DeeDee-lz8zx Před rokem +2

      This group is about tiny homes only. You can always start another group about cottages. I like looking at tony homes but would never live in one.

  • @jamiejoygatto
    @jamiejoygatto Před rokem +249

    This is my favorite so far. I like small houses vs. Tiny homes. They make more sense to me in a number of ways. Sometimes the same cost or even less than tiny homes. This was stunningly beautiful.

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 Před rokem +17

      Yes totally agree, here in Denmark a guy was building a Tiny house but it ran up to $ 400.000 with all the government restrictions. So would have been cheaper to build a small house or renovate an existing house 🏠. I guess it all depends on location, land price, regulations, how much you can do yourself, free materials, money etc. Many aspects to consider

    • @bertone262c8
      @bertone262c8 Před rokem +5

      @@larsstougaard7097 : Ja ein sehr schönes Haus. Kein Tiny-House im eigentlichen Sinn. In Australien gibt es wohl andere Anforderungen an ein Haus, als in Europa. Dieses sehr schöne Haus ist wärmetechnisch minderwertig, weil es keine Dämmung gegen Wärme und Kälte gibt. In Europa, auch in Dänemark ist es im Winter kalt und im Sommer sehr heiß. Dieses Haus ist nicht für Europa geeignet. Wenn es hier friert, im Winter also minus 20 Grad Celsius hat, dann hat das Haus ein Problem. Wenn es dann im Sommer plus 40 Grad Celsius hat, dann verbraucht die Klimaanlage sehr viel Strom, weil das Haus unisoliert ist. Und wie Sie richtig schreiben, alles hängt von vielen Faktoren ab, von den Grundstückspreisen bis zu den Bauvorschriften. Deshalb ist es um so wenig Geld herzustellen.
      LG aus Österreich.
      @Lars Stougaard : Yes, a very nice house. Not a Tiny House in the real sense. In Australia, there are probably different requirements for a house than in Europe. This very nice house is thermally inferior because there is no insulation against heat and cold. In Europe, even in Denmark, it is cold in winter and very hot in summer. This house is not suitable for Europe. If it is freezing here, i.e. minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter, then the house has a problem. If it's plus 40 degrees Celsius in the summer, the air conditioning consumes a lot of electricity because the house is not insulated. And as you write correctly, everything depends on many factors, from land prices to building regulations. That's why it can be made for so little money.
      Many greetings from Austria.

    • @wyntersteele1a
      @wyntersteele1a Před rokem +12

      The prices confuse me also. Some give up full sized home to downgrade to a tiny home and pay just as much or more than their full sized home. I can't see selling my full sized home and taking all of the profit to put in a tiny home. Where is the win in that?

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 Před rokem +4

      @wyntersteele1a I have seen many videos on many different houses. One young guy managed to build a cool tiny house for $ 8000. Another couple made a luxury house on wheels for $ 150.000. So depends on your situation and budget and lifestyle /movement. I have seen quite a few people that build or stay cheap or free on family or friends land. Like this video it was his family who owned the land. I guess if you are young, can buy a cheap trailer and start build DIY over 6 - 12 month in your own speed and budget, you could have a very cheap home in the end. After watching 100s of videos it seems to me it always comes down to the question of land and land ownership plus location. I saw a single girl who had made a fantastic tiny house in California, but her land was far away from anything and anyone, she seemed quite sad that so few camed to visit her.

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 Před rokem +7

      @Bertone 262C agree I would live in a warmer climate and you can build cheap and easy. I myself could live in a coconut leaf hut 🛖 on a beach somewhere, can't cost much or take long 😁

  • @shibalady206
    @shibalady206 Před rokem +85

    Finally! A tangible take on tiny (or small) living. Land that was purchased versus essentially squatting on someone’s property, a more realistic budget that acknowledges the help from friends and family, a believable timeline … more of this please! 🙌

    • @kareninalabama
      @kareninalabama Před rokem +14

      Is that a realistic amount for a small house in Australia? Because $200,000 AUD ($132,560 USD) is crazy expensive for a small house in many parts of the U.S. If I could afford to pay that much, I wouldn't need to shop around for an "affordable" tiny house; I could buy a very nice regular house for less than $130,000 USD.

    • @Diana-ks6sz
      @Diana-ks6sz Před rokem +6

      @@kareninalabama You are right that in the US it really depends on where you are. I live in the DC metro area and my 800 sq ft condo (nice but old complex) could list for $230,000.

    • @maryfolks9368
      @maryfolks9368 Před 6 měsíci +3

      ​@@Diana-ks6szoh that's crazy to think about being so much. But I've grown up in central Oklahoma where the pay is less too. My oldest daughter and her husband bought a beautiful brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage with a shop. I think it's 1800 square feet on 4 acres for $150,000.00. That was 6 yrs ago and it appraises for $200,00.00 today. Yeah, $250,000.00 for a tiny home in my area is highway robbery. 😊

    • @tamaraliscia3408
      @tamaraliscia3408 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@kareninalabama In some parts of the US you could find a house "for $130,000 or less". but certainly not in all states. The further west you go in the US, the more expensive housing and land is. And, of course, housing in major cities, -- Dallas, San Antonio, Chicago, NYC, wherever they are is more expensive. Even fixers can be pricey.

  • @p.g.kulkarni7542
    @p.g.kulkarni7542 Před rokem +255

    I just realised something. After watching all the videos that you guys have made I realised that I love the houses more because of your appreciative energy, Bryce. Your energy transcends the digital medium. I feel happy watching your videos and listening to you interact with the owners.
    Keep it up, Bryce & Rasa. Your work puts a smile on millions of faces. May it grow to reach billions. Have a great year ahead. Love your work and love you both. 😘🥰

    • @swatidandotiya6575
      @swatidandotiya6575 Před rokem +5

      Actually i haven't watched this channel since month, i wasn't feeling well i just searched this channel because how calmly he talks it's so soothing.

    • @cynthiacarr2093
      @cynthiacarr2093 Před rokem +1

      Exactly Love Bryce and Rada so friendly and happy! I'm right there with them Wow! Oouus and Ahhs!😁👏🏾👏🏾💯❤

  • @SassyWednesday
    @SassyWednesday Před rokem +210

    Such a pretty home. It's lovely and warm, the landscape is amazing too. Well done to the owners and thanks to Bryce. I live vicariously through this channel.

  • @octaviadickson3218
    @octaviadickson3218 Před rokem +2

    I respect him for always stepping aside and allowing the owners to go in first.

  • @frosties131
    @frosties131 Před rokem +57

    This is my fav episode so far. Small houses appear to be more practical and realistic to suit our needs. My hubby rejects the idea of 'can't stand in the bedroom' in those tiny houses. I will show him this small house idea. Great work!!!

  • @alexshewan
    @alexshewan Před rokem +102

    What a dream to own a place like this one day. Gone are the days of myself wanting bigger and more things. The size of this place is perfect, and its so intuitively designed. I absolutely love it.

  • @juderoberts5028
    @juderoberts5028 Před rokem +23

    Respect to this couple for acknowledging the tribal guardians of the land they reside upon, ngaa mihinunui korua ❤ Really enjoyed seeing this home as it feels more liveable in terms of space (eg bedroom height) and usage but still holds a ‘stepping lightly on earth’ footprint. Thanks for sharing.

    • @opotikigirlabroad2558
      @opotikigirlabroad2558 Před rokem +7

      E tautoko ana ahau i tenei - I support your comment on this Jude. it is a beautiful home built with love and respect by the owners, for their own ancestors as well as those who were the traditional keepers of the land - the Djab Waarrung.
      Thank you Bryce and Rasa for including their acknowledgment in this video. Tino pai my friends 💜

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 Před rokem +70

    Utterly gorgeous home. Benj is a very talented self taught artisan and the attention to detail is amazing. So many unique and clever ideas, like the bedside "table" gives this home a wonderful aesthetic and appeal. Setting is sublime, gardens are beautiful. Congratulations Benj and Holly. Dad and Grandad would be so very proud of the finished build. 🌈

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 Před rokem +21

    Now this is my idea of a functional tiny home. The full height loft makes ALL the difference. I'm not a fan of the half height lofts you typically find in tiny homes, it's just not practical from a comfort standpoint, in my opinion. This slightly larger take on the tiny home concept make a lot of sense to me. I'd go even a bit larger and add a guest bedroom, but this is so well thought out and nicely styled. Well done guys!

  • @violetmartha916
    @violetmartha916 Před rokem +38

    Such a beautiful and thoughtful home. I'm so sorry that they have both suffered the losses of their Dads but it's lovely that they have each other and a beautiful place to live.

  • @lisaboomsma7673
    @lisaboomsma7673 Před rokem +33

    I'm in love with this home! The exposed brick, the warm wood, and gorgeous concrete. What's more, I'm so impressed with the fact that they learned to do the work together as they went along. What a great adventure!!!

    • @mememe217
      @mememe217 Před 9 měsíci

      Meeeeee tooooooooooo im LITERALLLLLYYYYY obsessed with THISSSSSSS home! Absolutely Perfect! And that man for doing pottery , learning so many “ trades” toto Complete his beautiful home! Is sooooooo inspiring ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ryansoo4000
    @ryansoo4000 Před rokem +12

    This was a nice change from tiny homes on wheels - so many of those just seem to focus on how the designer or builder managed to fit all the furniture and cabinetry inside the "box". Perhaps you could make "Small Homes" a regular segment on your channel?

  • @tammymcleod4504
    @tammymcleod4504 Před rokem +29

    OMG. That photo of them on the mezzanine looking out with Benj's dad.... Made me cry! I'm so so sorry for their losses. But what an absolutely magnificent little home they have. One of my absolute favourites of all of your videos, Bryce. Amazing!!! ♥♥

  • @bryanrobertson1444
    @bryanrobertson1444 Před rokem +23

    I've seen nearly every tiny home in your videos, but nothing has encompassed the aesthetic and vision for my own house more than this. Not tiny, but the not big either. I'll have to have you over when I finish 5 years from now... 10 if I'm lazy!

  • @mobilesamsung1847
    @mobilesamsung1847 Před rokem +14

    Finally you guys are back! Thank goodness you both are safe and together

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem +18

      Thanks! It's been a crazy start to the year with all the storms and flooding in Auckland, but we're back into the swing of things and looking forward to the new year!

    • @mobilesamsung1847
      @mobilesamsung1847 Před rokem

      🫠🫠🫠

  • @ericgodichaud9627
    @ericgodichaud9627 Před rokem +3

    Merci pour cette vidéo avec, une nouvelle fois, une tiny house originale. Celle-ci n'a pas de roues mais un grand volume vertical et de beaux matériaux! Il doit faire bon y vivre... Encore plein de belles découvertes pour 2023!

  • @ricci8497
    @ricci8497 Před rokem +45

    More like this pretty please so many clever uses of the space and I love seeing that you don't have to totally shrink down on everything to live in a smaller space

  • @cynthiagolini6983
    @cynthiagolini6983 Před rokem +11

    That tiny house is absolutely amazing. Just WOW!!!!

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 Před rokem +12

    I am blown away by the charm and cozy feel of this home, so organic yet functional, artistic and whimsical and what a lovely couple, they know what they want and achieved it quite beautifully...the native gardens, perfect...WELL DONE...!

  • @kaytobe
    @kaytobe Před rokem +17

    This home is STUNNING. I am simply in awe of what they have accomplished for that amount of $. And it really does look like a warm safe healing space. Their story of this house being there through tough loss made me tear up.

  • @donnamaematheson4540
    @donnamaematheson4540 Před rokem +8

    The house is amazing but aside from the build their home emits a beautiful and clear indication of their creativity and individuality; all together creating an immense sense of peace and tranquility, right down to their choice of flower vessels and the placement of the books scattered throughout the space.
    I love those circular sconces. 😍

  • @piraterandall
    @piraterandall Před rokem +22

    One of my favorite designs so far. So colorful and natural. Really nice balance of warmth and stimulating space without creating noisy visuals

  • @heidiveronica
    @heidiveronica Před 10 dny

    That small home is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Love LOVE everything about it. What a gem of a home. 😍🏡

  • @BibbyLou99
    @BibbyLou99 Před rokem +1

    Being next to a wildlife park is so clever too! Means you won't get built out and have a ruined view later on
    A gorgeous home, loving seeing ones that aren't so 'tiny'

  • @armlovesmetal1036
    @armlovesmetal1036 Před rokem +18

    That is one gorgeous home. I love the innovation and that bathroom is so beautiful as well as the kitchen. The home has so much character to it.

  • @ps...
    @ps... Před rokem +50

    I was waiting for you guys to post something and I knew that you'd come up with something different like always 🙌🏻
    This is such an unusual yet prefect and beautiful small size house. I just love the beautiful garden and landscape outside and, the interiors and 2 storey design! Such clever little spaces for closet and books👏🏻
    It is almost a normal house minus unnecessary rooms😁😁

  • @chiatt26
    @chiatt26 Před rokem +3

    I’m so fascinated by the tiny house movement and follow the well known tiny house channels. But it’s always painted in a positive light and almost everyone has construction experience, access to resources (materials and labor) and most importantly, land!!!
    I love that she gave a realistic look at the real cost and real obstacles for those of us without any advantages. Thank you for featuring this on your channel

  • @Sunny-jy1eq
    @Sunny-jy1eq Před rokem +5

    I love your development throughout your channel from basic tiny houses to small homes by cleverly interlinking the best of both worlds...
    And I love the respectful note towards the indigenous country at the end of the video ❣️ That is a wonderful thought put to action. ❤️

  • @jasminebauer5697
    @jasminebauer5697 Před rokem +18

    Welcome back Bryce and Rasa. This a beautiful home the landscape is beautiful, the stones the view and Rasa’s Ariel view is beautiful. I love how the couple everything organized in one place for easy access👏🏽👏🏽❤️ Holly and Benj did a great job with fam and friends creating a lovely home. Thanks Bryce and Rasa for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MsBlackhawk69
    @MsBlackhawk69 Před rokem +6

    Absolutely stunning. It seemed much larger than the dimensions indicated. It gave me an old hunting lodge kind of feel. Bathroom tiles and sink were works of art. Fabulously creative design that ticks all the boxes.

  • @Atticus113
    @Atticus113 Před rokem +6

    Was very blessed to get a small 2 bedroom house in my city. I look forward to applying tiny home principles to make the home feel even bigger for my growing family. Thanks for all the great content and inspiration!

  • @bluenoser1567
    @bluenoser1567 Před rokem +1

    Stunning home. First rate. Very talented young couple ... Cheers

  • @anton-pd5qt
    @anton-pd5qt Před rokem +12

    I followed this build from the early days of it and it was lovely to see these guys hand craft every element themselves ❤

  • @hellopaulyen
    @hellopaulyen Před rokem +66

    Happy New Year! Love your channel. It's so inspiring to see all these amazing tiny homes. It'd be great to see something a little different... perhaps a video of some sort for those who don't live in a tiny home but ideas to implement the tiny home mentality into their homes. Whether it be smaller dish washers, only two stove tops, or whatever the case may be.
    Anyway, keep up the great work because I'm sure it's making a big impact.

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem +29

      Hey Paul! Thanks! We're definitely looking into ways that we can expand the scope of the channel in the future so we can branch out to a wider scope. That's a great idea.

    • @gracekronicz7125
      @gracekronicz7125 Před rokem +4

      So happy to see that you are back . I love to see that this young couple took it “up”. I love the the coziness, it’s definitely something I would love in . Great video ❤❤

    • @jb6712
      @jb6712 Před rokem +1

      I get your point, but did you know that Amazon carries such things as small/drawer-type dishwashers, among their many selections, as well as two-burner stove tops, countertop ovens that can be mounted under cabinets---pretty much whatever is needed. Also, just going into any good search engine will bring up tons of results for nearly anything one could want. Many countries are producing some wonderfully innovative things for small houses.

    • @hellopaulyen
      @hellopaulyen Před rokem +2

      @@jb6712 Thank! But it'd still be great to see it in one episode/video along with ideas or innovations that aren't easily purchasable or ideas that maybe no one ever even thought of.

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Před rokem +11

    What exquisite use of reclaimed materials and how elegant it is. I love seeing small homes and am so glad that you featured this one. Really appreciate that Holly and Benj acknowledged the native land that there home is built on.

  • @buckubucku
    @buckubucku Před rokem +1

    I love watching couples build their dream tiny house together, it means so much effort, commitment and communication to build a home both of them are satisfied with.
    I think it makes them appreciate each other better, and that makes me so happy.
    Every couple ive seen in this channel has a lovely dynamic.

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf Před rokem +9

    I'd be so thrilled to live there! I wouldn't change a thing, such a welcoming space inside & like a piece of artwork outside with the landscaping. I hope they will have many happy years there.

  • @wakingtheworld
    @wakingtheworld Před rokem +8

    I'm speechless over this one... You have pulled together and pulled off a most stunning and stylish home... The recycled wood was wowsome... Gave this home so much character... I loved its salvage history... As to the views...!!! Capitalising on them with that glass was essential. Thank you, Benj and Holly, for sharing your beautiful home with us...

  • @carolyn1696
    @carolyn1696 Před rokem +1

    Very amazing house, but I think my favorite part of the video is how this couple actually demonstrabley like one another!

  • @godskisonsunday
    @godskisonsunday Před rokem +14

    I especially love the videos when the family story is shared as well. Homes have a unique ability to remind us of times we had with our loved ones, whether in them or while building them.

  • @bridgetmuehlberger5141
    @bridgetmuehlberger5141 Před rokem +13

    You’re back!! Yay!! This was a beautiful home! I really like the smaller footprint - going up, they were able to create such a spacious place!

  • @queenwinning
    @queenwinning Před rokem +1

    They seem to be a loving couple with an amazing vision. They love life despite the heartache of losing special loved ones. Their home is spectacular!! I would love to do what they have done. Such serenity. No city fuss. Simplicity at its best. Awesome job!!

  • @myrnajucar3498
    @myrnajucar3498 Před rokem

    The bricks make the interior colorful and warm at the same time. Using recycled materials is ingenious. Lovely, so lively.

  • @Sharonnecs
    @Sharonnecs Před rokem +4

    The materials and use of the materials is stellar. Again, another amazing small home to live in. If only all people could be surrounded by beauty on a daily basis.

  • @MagnoliaEmporium
    @MagnoliaEmporium Před rokem +3

    What a darling little cottage! The landscaping is wonderful... Love all the natural light, inside...

  • @eileenmetzkow7748
    @eileenmetzkow7748 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful. They can stand upright upstairs. That’s a rare find. I love it. I wouldn’t want to crawl on my knees in my older years. More tiny homes should be built this way. Thanks for sharing. 😁💕

  • @thefluffyferret
    @thefluffyferret Před rokem +2

    I think this is THE most beautiful place. Every little detail looks so personal and filled with life. What an achievement!

  • @7ess1a
    @7ess1a Před rokem +3

    An absolute dream home

  • @nabunya2121
    @nabunya2121 Před rokem +4

    This is such an amazingly beautiful house! Every corner so lovingly considered. I am blown away by the quality of the workmanship. I would gladly move in tomorrow!

  • @debrabeck6068
    @debrabeck6068 Před rokem +1

    One of my favourites. Being stationary, the added width is really lovely. I wonder how the kitchen corner space was fully utilised.? Exquisite wood and alcoves.Only a comfy seating missing. What a labour of love.

  • @SoCalFreelance
    @SoCalFreelance Před rokem +1

    Great setup.👌 One could be completely comfortable there. No noise. Vast open scenery and sky. 💫

  • @HoneyAppleFarm
    @HoneyAppleFarm Před rokem +7

    I *love* these small home episodes. More please! My partner and I want a small home, and we've gotten great ideas from this channel already!

  • @rachelamalia1
    @rachelamalia1 Před rokem +5

    This is DEFINTELY one of my favorites. This shows how even the outside area can be just as important as the interior when creating your home. You can see how much time and thought went into every detail of it. They are so consistent with their purposeful small footprint and repurposing of materials in everything. Every episode that shows different sizes and shapes of homes can really inspire people to try to have/create a home similar to these and make it their own.

  • @Andrew-qc8jh
    @Andrew-qc8jh Před rokem +1

    Great couple, they radiate warmth and a beautiful house

  • @keithmoriyama5421
    @keithmoriyama5421 Před 11 měsíci

    I can watch these LBTH vids for the sheer pleasure of seeing a host who is both gracious and inspiring in his handling of people.

  • @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars

    Such an incredible beautiful magical house, a genuine treasure of a home with love poured into it throughout ❤️ I rather loved the metal plate designs on the front and I can see that fabulous pull out bed shelf appearing in other small and tiny homes down the line 😊 The bathroom tiles around the door frame are gorgeous and an unusual way of doing that 😍 But your memorial at the end was so touching too ❤️❤️

  • @carolyncarlon9870
    @carolyncarlon9870 Před rokem +4

    Love this series!
    “Footprint” isn’t just the square footage touching the land, though.

  • @pippas5808
    @pippas5808 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Benj and Holly for sharing your beautiful home with us. I love the really tiny houses, but they don't work for everyone, so it's great that this channel showcases some bigger tinies too as it proves that you don't have to either build on a trailer OR live in a huge house - there are some in between possibilities.

  • @eranabarlow2209
    @eranabarlow2209 Před rokem +1

    So beautifully built! 🤩😍
    With a lot of reclaimed materials😲

  • @dyannacoleman7092
    @dyannacoleman7092 Před rokem +4

    Welcome back! Missed your videos!

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem

      Thanks Dyanna! Nice to be back!

  • @katiegleaves3792
    @katiegleaves3792 Před rokem +6

    absolutely beautiful, in every way! (The home, the layout, the repurposed materials, the view, the couple, the sentiment and emotion... everything!)

  • @katbar6066
    @katbar6066 Před rokem +1

    $200,000 AUD is a great price to pay for such a beautiful house/garden and amazingly even the contents of the house. Well done to all!! I loved every part of it. The Bathroom basin was very clever.

  • @AvaniAmore
    @AvaniAmore Před rokem +1

    I've had withdrawal symptoms not seeing the usual sat video so I'm very happy ...beautiful small house...well thought out. I'm continually amazed how many people are downsizing into small tiny houses.. thanks again for another great episode.

  • @cannavaras
    @cannavaras Před rokem +3

    Hey guys. Great to have you back, missed your uploads. Hope you had a good break. This place looks quite incredible. I'll go get the coffee on... cheers Bryce and Rasa

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Andy! The break hasn't been much of a break to be honest. We've been hard at work updating the new book, and I don't know if you've seen much about the Auckland flooding in the news, but we've been having a super wild ride with the weather down here!

  • @perksofbeingmcgiver
    @perksofbeingmcgiver Před rokem +3

    The amount of work and thought that Benj and Holly put into this, was amazing! I watched on Instagram as they did it and was blown away and inspired 🥰🥰🥰

  • @danusaprimusa
    @danusaprimusa Před rokem +1

    I love all of this videos of tiny housing and I can imagine to live like that even if I am comfortable right now as I am. Interestingly enough I somehow cannot imagine to live in luxury homes when I watch some celebrities in their mansions, I very often do not like their style and this huge mansions give me anxiety when I think about the housekeeping :D. But, I never lived in a luxury and never had anybody employed for taking care of my house so that must be just my personal experience. But I do understand people living in tiny homes but also there is one thing I am not comfortable with - living off grid :). But more power to them.

  • @annesweeney5552
    @annesweeney5552 Před rokem

    Bryce, there are so many cool features in this house! But my favorite is that they put the washer outside to save space and it doesn’t ramble the house. And I wish all young men had a Dad like his !

  • @shannono8397
    @shannono8397 Před rokem +4

    Such a magical couple!!! You can tell it was built on family love~
    What a stunning attention to detail, the bathroom tiling is so nice,
    the garden is enchanting!
    So happy seeing the space in the railing & Potter nook!
    Sending waves from Vermont!

  • @terryrich7235
    @terryrich7235 Před rokem +5

    What a lovely home! Such creativity & beautifully decorated. Very charming!

  • @YellowMiniCooper2
    @YellowMiniCooper2 Před rokem +2

    Omg they are living my dreamlife (only kids missing for my part). So cosy yet robust and practical :D

  • @allisondriver5257
    @allisondriver5257 Před 3 měsíci

    Such a beautiful couple and their beautiful "tiny" Home. Wishing them both many years of happiness ❤

  • @nancyl3843
    @nancyl3843 Před rokem +3

    Simply gorgeous! One of my favorites. Many thanks.

  • @christians6974
    @christians6974 Před rokem +4

    It’s great to see Benedict Cumberbatch living so humbly

  • @DeathJesterEloriya
    @DeathJesterEloriya Před rokem +1

    I am hungry to see more 'small' homes rather than more tiny ones on wheels. This one is incredible and I love it so much. And this couple too.

  • @mijotwentyseven3935
    @mijotwentyseven3935 Před rokem +2

    I'm so sorry for the loss of both of your dads. Phenomenal build! One of the best tiny houses I've ever seen! Love the landscaping, too. Tfs.

  • @thesoulrane
    @thesoulrane Před rokem +3

    Love hearing people's stories and learning about their efforts in creating these awesome dwellings! Thank you, Bryce / Rasa! Salud!

  • @barbaracohen2856
    @barbaracohen2856 Před rokem +5

    Absolutely beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing!💙

  • @torangclayruz4098
    @torangclayruz4098 Před rokem

    That bricks texture in house foundation brings a very warm look like an ASMR every single time I stare at it. The rest of design also looks stunning. This is a very unique architecture so far.

  • @Epiha
    @Epiha Před rokem +1

    These are nice muggles. Built a lovely and practically smart little home.

  • @Aelrandir
    @Aelrandir Před rokem +3

    Great episode to kick off the year! Can't wait to continue journeying with you guys to a lot of amazing small/tiny homes this year.

  • @philstone5195
    @philstone5195 Před rokem +3

    As usual Bryce, another great video!

  • @hansejr
    @hansejr Před měsícem

    Gorgeous home with very nice finishes. Love the landscaping and their service wall. It has become my favorite home I’ve seen on this channel.

  • @hotelierid9029
    @hotelierid9029 Před 2 měsíci

    Very beautiful home with a lovely couple. The landscape is amazing and even the view from their kitchen sink alone is so breathtaking.

  • @cathyhatfield5340
    @cathyhatfield5340 Před rokem +5

    Absolutely beautiful! Everything is so creative and and work so well with the personality of both of them❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @neal1256
    @neal1256 Před rokem +3

    A beautiful home !! Happy 2023 !

  • @khaledhammad3731
    @khaledhammad3731 Před rokem

    This beautiful house reminds us of the lovebird's nest, I wish its owners that their days are all love and beauty.....

  • @irinayes
    @irinayes Před rokem +1

    Wow! ❤️🌷I adore this project! Please, shoot more small stationary houses 🙏

  • @chocolatefrenzieya
    @chocolatefrenzieya Před rokem +3

    Oooh! The landscaping! The BRICKKK!

  • @levibates
    @levibates Před rokem +3

    Phenomenal house, love the landscaping

  • @clairelaker7153
    @clairelaker7153 Před 2 měsíci

    Bricks....❤ Love, love this... And the circular garden feels as though it's protecting the house. Who wouldn't love to live here?

  • @Houseds
    @Houseds Před 3 měsíci

    From 3D project to perfect reality, the house is very beautiful and comfortable. the house is wonderful. Thank you for showing me around this beautiful house. Best regards

  • @jenread871
    @jenread871 Před rokem +3

    Thank goodness you're back!

    • @livingbig
      @livingbig  Před rokem

      Thanks Jen! Great to be back at it!

  • @amberorizaga6697
    @amberorizaga6697 Před rokem +1

    Just looking at this house does something to my soul. After watching further I know why. What a Beautiful home to serve as a reminder of his father. 🤍