I live in a 14m2 APARTMENT in PARIS 🏠 (HOME TOUR)
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
- Bonjour, it's Théo 👋
Today, I'm doing an apartment tour of my (really) small apartment in Paris!
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What an adorable apartment! It's perfect for someone young & single, living in such a beautiful city.
It’s funny how people in the rest of the world don’t insist on having a 5 bedroom house with a media room and other irrelevant stuff. I’ve lived in France and appreciate their practicality in terms of living.
Yes I think many influencers are not living in huge house and they feel a bit ashamed to show their real flat, but it's how many of people are living and it's still a chance to have it !
I agree with you ❤😊
@@frenchguytheoit’s lovely !
@@frenchguytheo is there heating
I live in North America, and I think houses that big are redundant. And people that I say that to think I'm nuts.
Your apartment looks cozy and very comfortable. It has everything that you really need and nothing that you don't.
Beautiful apartment! I love small apartments because it encourages you to go outside! And you have a good size fridge, and washer (and even an oven). Really everything one person needs
In central Paris, of course. Here there's no reason to go outside, even looking out of my window makes me depressed.
@@bioliv1😂😂😂
Здесь, это где?@@bioliv1
@@mamanyka Norway, all true urbanism is killed here. No reason to go outside.
@@bioliv1 Wait... Norway is such a beautiful country! The only thing less attractive are the long winters, unless you like winter sports, then it actually is a plus :)
Sorry to hear that you are a bit depressed. What can you do to feel better?
It's everything you need. Good bathroom, full kitchen, enough storage, comfy game chair, big desk and a sofa bed. Why pay more? Why clean more? This is practical and sufficient. Many people can find their own place in a big city this way.
I would consider moving the bed where your table is, and the table & chair to the corner where the window is. Just a thought. Love your apartment, as one person you don't need anything bigger. ❤
You don’t really want to sleep facing the front door
I was thinking the same thing, it would create a small living room area for gests or just for chilling, and I always keep the windows open and bed would be in the way when it's under the window.
I use to like outside view which you didn't show to us. Do you have a balcony?
He needs the plugs for the appliances. Honestly, sleeping next to the window is a great choice, looking outside and enjoying the light when you wake up in a small place is really beneficial, it helps you not feeling trapped.
And for safety reasons, never sleep facing the front door. If someone breaks in, he doesn't see you right away, you get a move ahead to protect yourself.
I agree because then the bed won't be the first thing you see from the front door.
I like it very much. I lived in a studio with a click clack in Paris. It was not as comfortable as yours but I made it good for me. My sofa bed was really comfortable . I was shocked. I think it was a bit bigger place but a studio. I am American. Retired now. I live in a small house near a beach. I think it is fun to challenge yourself to have a place for everything and everything in it's place. I am very organized and tidy. I would live in the smallest place to be in Paris again. I enjoyed the tour.
Bonjour, Theo! I really like your small studio. I lived in a similar small studio many years and I know how creative and thoughtful you have to be. You also learn what are the things you really need and what things people but that are not necessary and get dust all the time. I wanted to suggest that perhaps you can put the desk on the other side, by the window, and the bed where the desk is. That way, you get more darkness for sleeping and more natural light when you work. You can even have that setting for winter and for summer change it to the setting you have now. :) If that change doesn’t cause too much trouble, of course. I think the desk by the window would work better for you and you also can relax your eyes by looking through the window from time to time or when your eyes feel tired, especially if there is a tree in front of that window. ❤
Genau das Gleiche wollte ich auch schreiben, die frage ist nur, ob er dann durch den Flur ins Zimmer kommt.
Aber bei mir ist es ähnlich, ich habe ein 12m2 zimmer zum Schlafen und Arbeiten und habe den Schreibtisch in der Ecke mit der Aussicht und geniesse es sehr.
Bin gespannt was Theo dazu sagt ❤
You have decorated your studio perfectly. Please consider a real plant for your desk, like a peace Lilly, easy to care for and good for the air quality 🇦🇺🐨🦘
I think you are a very smart, young man. Keep your life uncluttered and simple. You will spend your time on more important things.
Bravo! Tu as faire un bonne job!😊
Heather 🇨🇦
Can't believe you've got a washing machine in that tiny apartment. I appreciate your speaking English because it's said French men don't like to speak English. BTW, your accent is cool.
Thank you !!
You can hang a mirror above your computer as a faux window from Maison du Monde so that you are not staring at a wall.
What a well-designed apartment! Love all the details and the bathroom!
Change the position of the bed and the desk so that your are looking out of the window while you are working. then you could access the bookshelf more easily.
It is great that you have a bathroom and a kitchen. They make your life more comfortable.
I love this apartment. The kitchen is well equipped, and what about that washer? It's awesome! There's so much storage and the bathroom is amazing! I live tiny, and I could definitely live in a cute little apartment like that! Thanks for the tour!
At first I was terrified that he may not have a bathroom but tbh this is genius. Yes, a large comfortable bathroom makes a HUGE difference.
I agree what Loretta had to say. Moving the bed where the table is, specially in the winter time…you want your bed to be warm…
Thank you for sharing your home with us. Big homes are overrated. The more room you have, the more cleaning you have to do and you collect more clutter. You don’t have enough room to keep things you don’t need. I think you have all the comforts you need.🥰
Allo Theo! My studio is smaller than yours... small is best, you know where your stuff are, and you buy what you need, you make it cozy and adaptable to your needs.
I am impressed that you have all the gadgets, air fryer, coffeemaker,oven, washmachine. ...I would love to have your apartment! It is small but very comfortable.
Just an idea, may be you could move your books in one of the closets, and with the library try to make a lower wheeled side desk ( so you can move it out of the corner if you want ), so you can use it as an " extra" mini low desk for your laptop, meals, or put your coffee and snacks on it, while you are watching your favourite films lying on your sofa bed, and the lightning on the wall, so at night it looks cozy as well.
Anyway, I would call it a "little and cozy Palace" , because it has everything what you need.
We love Paris too!! greetings from London
Oh that's a great idea thank you !
A New York cet apartement coûtera $3000!
J'adore ton apartement, c'est utile, bien illuminé, et tu as raison, tu peux sortir et aller aux musées, au restaurant, ou n'importe oú.
Oui c'est tellement plus cher à NYC c'est terrible 😭
I am a Tokioite and I am surprised to see how similar your apartment is with ours here 😂 I love your English with French accent. Charming!
Thank you so much ! I would love so much to visit Tokyo !
This style of apartment, with the smooth lines hiding the storage behind, has been favourable among developers here in England in our 'new-build' homes during the past 10 years. It's interesting to see it here in Paris in what was obviously a bigger and older property that's been divided up over time.
We currently pay £1450 per month (€1698/$1844) for a 2 bedroom apartment (850 sq ft / 79 sq m) that's 20 miles away from the centre of London in a renovated Victorian hospital. We're a family of two adults and two teenagers x
Is it difficult to reach center London from your place ? I don't know if 20 miles takes a long time ?
@frenchguytheo Fast train takes 20 minutes, but to get to the station, it's a 3.5 mile/5.5km bus ride that takes about 45 minutes and costs about £1000/€1174/$1273 a year.
The train ticket that enables travel into and around all of London from my location costs £4476/€5525/$5699 per year.
So, if you want/need to work in London but can't afford to live there, you have to factor these figures into into your annual salary.
The average salary in London is about £44,370/€52,085/$56,468 (£34,354/€40,328/$43,721 after tax deductions).
@@emgee81 wow, thank you for this cost breakdown! I knew that housing in the London metro was expensive but I had no idea that public transport costs were so high as well! Also, those wages seem low for the cost of living. This definitely puts some of the commentary I've heard into perspective. Thank you!
@Jessica_P_Fields No worries, you're welcome! 😊
That type of bed/couch is called a futon! :D I live with my husband in Vancouver, Canada in 50m2 -- which I could never afford today (1 bedroom apartments cost $2900 in Vancouver), but I got it when I graduated in 2009 and have held on ever since. Keeping the rent cheap, even though I'm 40 now, is helping me save for my future too. :)
I'm surprised that your refrigerator is so big for such a small apartment. The videos I've seen of other small Paris apartments have tiny fridges with no freezer. I'm also surprised that you also have a washing machine. Your apartment has all the comforts of a larger apartment, except for the small space. I suggest you invest in a better bed in the future to prevent having back problems when you get older.
Yes I'm really lucky for the comfort, having everything is such a small place is great !
Your apartment is amazing. So much storage.
The desk is very good sized, and the bathroom is wonderful.
All you need is in reach and you've got still enough space to move around.
Thank you very much for showing. Merci beaucoup.
You have made it cosy & likeable & have utilized the space well according to your needs. The big fridge & spacious bathroom are an added bonus!
i love your apartment . !! you are so efficient and smart about how you have used the space. just great!!
Your place is perfect with your personal touch and considering you’re in Paris itself, the price is not outrageous. It’s cheaper than what a studio costs where I live. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so happy you loved it !
For a single, it's perfect. Love the storage space and the bathroom is really well designed
Great little place, you have everything you need, for a full life. When you want a bit more dressed up space, you could add curtains, frame your art and add some smaller lights, like a table lamp on your desk, or a lamp on the wall near your bed. And perhaps an accent pillow and/or a throw on your bed. Even a small carpet could add some more warmth. But you already did a good job so far.
I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment of 44 sqm/473 sqft in a small town in the Netherlands. I pay around 500,- euro per month. That does not include water, gas and electricity. One of my small bedrooms is my art studio. I live here for over 27 years now, I am almost 58 years old. I have a boyfriend, but we don't live together. So I have the whole "palace" for myself...
hi theo i know from friends how difficult it is to find places to live in paris - especially as a single person - i think your small flat is really lovely and i would happily live there myself - you have everything you need -good luck for the future - i like your videos of cafes, brasseries etc too take care david from london uk
Thank you so much David !
Love it!!! Wonderful use of space!
Hi Theo! You have a great apartment for what I would consider a decent price for a major international city like Paris. Lucky you!
I live in a house in Florida that I pay a mortgage for. My mortgage is currently $1300 (about €1200) which includes taxes and insurance but not other utilities. It's a small house by American standards (about 88.25 square meters or 950 square feet) but it's a good size for my household. I have 3 bedrooms (1 used as an office), 1 bathroom (with bathtub and shower). Small kitchen by US standards, but very user friendly. I have a full size stove and oven, full size refrigerator with a freezer, a dishwasher, clothes washing machine and clothes dryer in my kitchen. Also a lot of storage! I have a very large garden where I can grow vegetables as a hobby and I have a small pool as well. I live in a good neighborhood where I can easily walk places (this is rare for the US, especially in Florida where I live).
When I was younger (2012), I rented a small apartment in a nice area of Miami while I attended undergraduate classes at university. It was bigger than your apartment but it did not have a clothes washing machine. I paid $1200 (€1100) for rent including utilities at that time. I felt very lucky then! I don't even want to know what the rent on that Miami apartment would be now!
Thank you for sharing! I appreciate seeing how other people live around the world. Cheers Theo!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on this ! It helps a lot to see other prices in other countries !
What a nice apartment, i like your pantry, bathroom, etc. , everything you need! Thank you for the tour!
I love crown moldings too. Your place is very nice and it’s a very low price compared to apartments in Seattle, USA. I like the organization. Side note: Les bananes tournent marron dans le frigo. Merci.
I thought the same thing when I saw the bananas in the fridge.
Okay I need to eat them sonn ahahah
Merci beaucoup for the tour! I enjoyed it! Very nice and so cozy!
Bonjour Theo, I love your flat. You have everything you need inside and beautiful Paris outside. Perfect!
Theo! I love this. I miss the apartments of my youth. My NYC studio apartments were easier to take of and I didn't misplace anything either. The city was right outside my door, the biggest plus there is. You will thrive here.
Appreciated this home tour Theo, Thank you !
I'm like the modern kitchen!you could easily swap bed and desk if u want a view. It for sure looks much bigger than it is! My smallest apartment was 16 m2 for 2 ppl in Berlin. You made yours a very efficient studio!
Airy and light with a modern bathroom, nice fridge, washing machine and enough storage..... A rare find in Paris. Wouldn't need more than this myself if I was young and single. Would get a proper bed tho.
What a great space...and great use of that space. I would happily live there to be in Paris...and I'm an old lady. It really shows that here in north America we are sooo spoiled for space.
I live on 20 m2, and after I decluttered my stuff it works!
Your place is nice and luxorious 😊
I live in 21sqm with my husband and a dog.
You have everything you need, that makes this apartment perfect!
From the USA. Well you have me beat. WhenI moved into NYC in 1978 my apt was 52 square meter! I think you have done a great job with your limited space,
Thank you !
Good thinking! One important aspect that you don't touch upon is that living in a small space actually prevents you from accumulating a lot of (usually unnecessary) stuff. I used to live on 16 sqare meters for many years, these days I am in a more "normal" setting, but the habit of not buying anything that takes up space remains! Have a pleasant day!
I Love it Theo. Cosy and comfy!
C’est trop beau et pratique appartement. Je suis d’accord avec vous Théo. Bon continuation 😊
I lived many many years in a 12 sq meter in Paris, I regret this place, I was happy, and the cost was affordable. because it was under a roof into a courtyard so at 3th floor. I arrange the space by putting colors on each wall to define each space/corner , then with white or natural wood furnitures. It was great !
Very nice and cozy place. The most important there is that it's functional and clean. And it's in a good area.
Yes totally !
Franch is a really pretty language. I took it some in high school and a quarter in college. Me too, I read every single self-help book in the library. My desk is similar.
Loved this video. You have done a lot with your small place
Living simply is the best way to live. You and your lovely apartment are a testimony to that.
I’m thinking it’s almost twice the cost of my home in UK. But I think it’s perfect as cities get more people there’s a need for more homes. To often in the UK we went the bigger homes which leaves less room for new buildings. The other good thing about your home is it’s cheaper to heat, uses less power and as we get older it’s all on one level and much better to keep clean. Thanks for the brilliant tour .
I love the accent and you’re cute 😻! I like how you say, “don’t worry “ referring to the untidiness.
VERY NICE apartment! Smart design! I would only change the position of the clic clac sofa bed. Solid wall at the bed head and foot is ideal. I love crown molding! I have beautiful ones in my apartment in Rio! Very classy! Merci bien de ce tour de votre appartement! Je vous souhaite tout le meilleur!❤
What a fantastic apartment! I used to sublet in the 5th Arr. If it were my place, I'd swap the desk and bed's location so that I could enjoy that lovely window and natural light. I miss Paris so much!
Super! I love how you’ve made the space work for you. It looks so cosy and I’m sure it’s even nicer at night when you have a dim light on. I can’t believe the cost of your rent but I guess that’s the price of being in a good location in Paris. I’m sure one day you will have an apartment like the big one you showed in your video because you are a very clever and intelligent person and I think you will go far in life. Well done 🎉
Thank you !
Salut Théo. C'est intéressent. I love this studio! Especially the cupboards and the washing machine. Good use of storage and use Théo! The price is a bit high, but the washing machine, storage and location costs as much these days...
This is a lot like the studio I had as a student (here in Switzerland), but I had communal washing. But mine was 18 square meters, plus 4 square meters for the bathroom/entry/kitchenette, so quite a bit larger. But mine wasn't as modern. Mine costet 600€, but 20 years ago.
What could be added if needed, is rollings storage baskets for under the bed, and foldable side table/ or a foldable pop-up table made of wood. Like that you can have coffee in bed without any worry about crumbs. I like that you can transform the clic-clac into sofa, if you need more floor space.
Nice apartment! Thank you for the video!
Really great setup!
Theo, thank you for sharing your great appartment with us! We really enjoyed your video! We have a fold out couch that was not so comfortable so we bought a 3" memory foam topper from Amazon and now the bed is VERY comfy! You should buy one - you will sleep bettter. Thank you again! G.B.! from Northern California :)
Thanks for sharing; such a sweet space that you have!
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Ahhhh trop cool! Il est trop bien ton appartement! Très fonctionnel!
Absolutely perfect size apartment. You have everything you need and I am addicted to the color sage and have the exact same duvet from Ikea. Thanks for allowing us into your space and hopefully you get a sponsor. :). I would have such a wonderful time decorating this space. However, you did a very nice job making it your home in your style.
A sponsor for decorating the apartment would be incredible !!
great beautiful and comfortable apartment and great presentation. Way to go, Blessings.
Bon jour Theo! Hello from Minnesota, USA. When I was in my 20's, in 1994, I lived for a short time, one block from the Louvre. It was a perfect location! The apartment was very small, what I remember most, I had to walk through the shower to get to the toilet! So strange and funny. Now we live in the countryside in Afton, Minnesota.
We will be coming to Paris in September for my 60th birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary! I have your guides and look forward to using them in September. I enjoyed seeing your place. It reminded me of my time in Paris. Merci! Lisa Damon
I'm sure you will love your trip !!
Thank you for sharing your apartment...I think it's cozy, has everything you want. Love the bathroom too, and all the storage spaces. I can live in a space like that..I think the size of my bedroom. I'm always in my room, only thing I don't have is a kitchen. I'm planning to build a small house for myself and getting tips from here. Not missing things - great tip, a place for everything, that's me. But it's difficult when others use them and not return to its place.
Your rental is super expensive...the cost of renting a luxurious house where I come from, €1 is equal to 5 in my country. But understandable, you're in Paris...and most important, you're comfortable. Thanks again, best wishes from the tropics .
Thank you for showing us your apartment. In NYC they are small also, but it looks comfortable.
it's so new and clean!
Das Apartment ist doch ganz gut.
Alles drin was man brauch. Schönes neues Bad und eine komplette Küche.
Perfekt
you could add a small tv nailed to the office wall, and used as a second screen for your laptop ;-)
Love it! It has everything!😊
Small but impressive. Everything you need is there. It looks clean and contemporary (updated). Very Nice.AND IT'S YOURS💝💝💝
Thank you 🙏
You have a nice clean place with a tidy bathroom and lots of storage for organization. 😊
Yes I'm really lucky on this !
I just found you. I love your content & vibe. I 😊think you've made a very smart decision being in what you can afford even if it's on the smaller side. It's nicely appointed & very efficient. 1 question...I see the large windows. Do they open onto a small balcony 🤔
Thank you ! Unfortunately there is no balcony, but it's still great to have big windows for the sunlight !
@@frenchguytheo Absolutely
Your apartment is so cute and you have everything you need.
Great apartment tour. Thanks for the vid! Your apt has lots of storage. It even has a good sized fridge, washing machine & oven! The window provides ample light too. Merci to the YT algorithm for showing your vid. That apt would cost much more in London or NYC. Have a great day or night!
I'm so happy CZcams showed you my vid ! Glad you appreciated it !
@@frenchguytheoI recently viewed a vid of a similar apt in my country (15 sqm) and it was a plain box with very few storage (only kitchen cabinets) and was unfurnished - no microwave, wash machine, oven, etc. Vlogger had to buy his own dresser for clothes and a mini book case/ shelf for other stuff, induction stove, dish rack, etc. In my country, 15 to 24 sqm are regular sizes for studio apartments/ condo units. Cheers & take care!
I love your place, I was impressed how you made it your home. When you want to watch "TV" without the door, you may consider getting a white background which can be rolled up.
Take care Theo and see you tomorrow ✨💜
Me too. 🎉😊
I've even seen where some people use a white poster board for their TV screen and then just tuck it away somewhere, since it doesn't take up any space.
Great to see! In England we have a saying “size is not everything”
I find your video quite interesting! I love Paris, thanks for sharing :)
I'm glad you loved it ! Thanks 🙏
It is a fine apartment.... High ceilings and sunlight 😊
The window being on a corner is really good, I have the window in the middle of a wall and it ruins the posibilities for positioning things in the space!
What a fantastic apartment. It has everything you need to live. I would be so happy to live there!
Nice place! I also live in a small studio for the last three months, in Germany. Would have preferred a bigger one, but since I got laid-off unfortunately I had to change and scale down my apartment. Love Paris and hope some day I can finally move there.
I wish you all the best 🙏
Comme tu as raison. Tu as l' air heureux . C ' est le plus important. Merci pour ton message 😊🎉
Your channel just came up on my CZcams feed. I love your small apartment. You have everything you need and you have made good use of the limited space. You are very organized and don't have any clutter. My sister bought an apartment in Paris well over 20 years ago in District 1. She can walk to the Louvre museum. The apartment has approximately 850 square feet (sorry I don't know the conversion). The value has now increased and she and her husband want to buy a bigger apartment in the same area with an elevator.
Welcome to the channel ! I hope you will enjoy the next vides !
Very cozy!
To be able to live in Paris, I would love to live in this apartment
Great apartment!love your gorgeous accent!
Hello Theo! Thank you for your tour of your flat, I love the touches of sage green decor. Green of any shade is a calming colour to look at. I live in a Victorian townhouse in a regional city in the state of Victoria, Australia. I’m thinking about purchasing a cardboard bed, which is cheap and easy to move around or when relocating. It comes in a long box which is the bed head, and you pull out the bed and put your mattress on top. New subscriber 🇦🇺👋
Thank you for subscribing ! I'm sure you will love the next videos !
I live in a nice apartment. I just wish it had a washer. I’d be so happy for that. I think your place is nice and I’m glad you spruced it up some.
Love it!!!
Hi Theo! New Subscriber here! Your apartment it’s so beautiful and cozy🩶🩶 I also live in a small apartment of 26m2 (monoambiente here) in Buenos Aires🇦🇷 it’s the same situation of yours, like my hometown house was so huge and here I have learned that is also possible to live well in a tiny apartment! Also I love cinema and one of my favorites directors is Jean-Luc Godard❤️! Love from Argentina!!
Welcome to the channel !
Sehr schön😍 Ich liebe Paris❤ Alles Gute😊
It's the best small place I've seen. I lived in old hotels when I was young. It was about that size, but didn't have all those amenities. And it wasn't in Paris.... You have done well!
Thank you !
The size is good enough for a single person, I like it and wish i can find an apartment like this in my country
Very comfortable apartment!! ❤️👍😎
Best wishes to you!!
I just love your little pretty apartment. Would look nice if you switch place of the bed to where the desk is. Or is it possible ? Thx for showing us around.