Small Apartment Tour - Life in a Beautiful 470 ft² Perfectly Sized Space

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2023
  • In this video, we're touring a lovely and perfectly sized 1-bedroom apartment in Toronto that is 470 square feet. Each room is very carefully designed to use just the right amount of space and not an inch more. Yet it has everything from a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, a cozy living room, a bedroom with a work-from-home office desk, and an en suite bathroom. There's just the right amount of storage with three closets, clever cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom, and open shelving that Janet added throughout her home, as well as a storage unit in the building for seasonal or bulky items.
    You can follow Janet (and check out her amazing piano and uke covers) on CZcams here:
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    In an era when we're seeing both extremely large and extremely tiny living spaces, we think it's important to recognize a perfectly sized home like this one that creates a comfortable and healthy living space without going too far in either direction.
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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  Před rokem +14

    Thanks for watching! You can check out Janet's CZcams channel (and her amazing piano and uke covers) here:
    www.youtube.com/@neuegirl

  • @user-yw6hy5eg4k
    @user-yw6hy5eg4k Před 5 měsíci +19

    Wow! You have a washer and dryer, plenty of sunshine a generous size kitchen and you have organized your apartment beautifully

  • @rebekahbardsley5947
    @rebekahbardsley5947 Před 10 dny

    Wow, I have a friend that lives in Ontario and this woman lives in Toronto and all the apts seem so cool. I live in a tiny apt in VA and this woman's space is awesome. It's smaller than mine yet she has larger closets and a washer and dryer. I have no washer and dryer I have 4 kitchen cabinets only 2 very small closets no balcony pedestal sink in bathroom. I need to figure out storage as I have a pile very large in my living room and all over my bed I am overwhelmed where I actually cry when I open the door and come home at night from my full time job. I do not have one female friend I can ask to come help me but it's really a one man job also. These videos get me inspired and give me wonderful ideas.. I hope this woman is still there as being content is such a blessing.

  • @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244

    What a nice Condo! So nice to have a In Suite Laundry, extra Closets and a Peninsula. We just moved to a 400 square feet and are incredibly blessed to have In Suite Laundry! 💕🙏

  • @vixenmmh
    @vixenmmh Před měsícem +4

    She has this set up so nicely. Good job. Looks so cozy

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem +3

    I think it’s super cute and perfect for her and her style ! She seems like a very upbeat and sweet person !! ❤️🏡

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Před rokem +14

    I really really needed to see her balcony/patio. That is a huge factor for me in any size living space.

  • @DiasFrugalLife
    @DiasFrugalLife Před rokem +35

    We bought a home that was 480 sq ft, 2 bedrooms 1 bathrooms. Very small but the layout made it very efficient no wasted space. Loved that little house.

    • @JudgeyJudgeyable
      @JudgeyJudgeyable Před rokem +1

      Whoa I can’t imagine! Would love to see that

    • @DiasFrugalLife
      @DiasFrugalLife Před rokem +2

      @@JudgeyJudgeyable I have a video on my channel

    • @GadgetsGearCoffee
      @GadgetsGearCoffee Před rokem

      I wish I had 2 bedrooms! sq ft wise I totally could have made that happen, layout and plumbing, unsure, it would have been possible for extra $$$

  • @Julia-zj2ch
    @Julia-zj2ch Před rokem +68

    Removing the sliding closet doors and replacing them with curtains or a shade that rolls up would make access to the inside of the closet much more convenient and useful. It is a lovely space.

  • @Becca_Lynn
    @Becca_Lynn Před rokem +48

    What a cute space! I love her sense of style ❤

  • @FrugalFinley
    @FrugalFinley Před rokem +8

    Thanks so much for documenting these stories. I personally believe everyone benefits from hearing these alternatives ways of living that don't feel too alien to adopt. Stop buying and start living folks!

  • @pamisntcraiganymore
    @pamisntcraiganymore Před 2 měsíci +1

    I watch a lot of the small space tours. They’re helped me see most of us don’t need a big kitchen. I don’t think I ‘ve turned on my oven more than a handful of times in the last decade. I never use more than 2 burners at a time. And most of my cupboards house junk. I could easily go smaller there.

  • @hallmanager4911
    @hallmanager4911 Před rokem +7

    Wow! I love her style - I'm going to try and copy everything she's done. Such a cosy, welcoming place to live.

  • @nononono3421
    @nononono3421 Před rokem +6

    For such small spaces a portable induction cooktop with two heaters might be better than a built-in one, and a 24” oven instead of 30 (maybe it is 24, can’t tell). An in-building laundry space would be nice for those who don’t mind not having one in their apartment. Washer-dryer is also an option but slower to dry.

  • @fransirahome
    @fransirahome Před rokem +5

    Perfect size kitchen and island for small space, cute space.

  • @Magical_Trash
    @Magical_Trash Před rokem +10

    I love all the clever space saving hacks 🥰 Whoever designed this apartment, clearly designed it with a living human being in mind. 😍 Unlike the coffin-esqe apartments in nyc. 😣

  • @mdtowhidul
    @mdtowhidul Před rokem +10

    you seem like a true creator. beautiful room, beautiful hobbies!

  • @BenjiSun
    @BenjiSun Před rokem +6

    wow, that extra 100+ sq.ft. really makes usage planning a LOT easier. and storage space? that's a LOT more than our typical spaces in HK. although it's surprising as usually on these channels they talk about some tiny apartment like this and it's a 12-15" ceiling "studio" apartment. This one has a more normal ceiling.

  • @TheMennomilist
    @TheMennomilist Před rokem +20

    I love how it is set up. Well done. It is crazy (and wonderful) she has a piano in there!

  • @Gwen-joyful-light
    @Gwen-joyful-light Před rokem +3

    Love the kitchen and my favorite is the stove location and the fact that they builder made sure to add a stove hood.

  • @musicismylove92
    @musicismylove92 Před rokem +5

    Such a cozy and beautiful space! Everything seems purposeful and still cute and homey

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Před rokem +3

    Truly you have created a home within an apartment - a challenge to most, but you have succeeded.
    Apartment is a loose term throughout the world and I am wondering if you own this condo or do you rent? (No, you don't have to answer) but the reason why I ask is that you can hire people to rework your front entrance closet to make it more functional. If you own it I would consider investing in that. Also, I wanted to mention that I love having the laundry at the front door. It really does keep the noise as far away as possible. Stunning place, thank you for sharing with us.

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Před rokem +8

    I generally like the tiny house idea. I could easily take nearly half this space up just with my hobbies though. That's where cozy ends and cramped begins. We're in 900 square feet/82 square meters and we feel the pressure. Thankfully we do have a partial cellar which is not real dry. Only certain items can be stored there. There's also a good sized storage shed which can hold other certain items which can survive relatively mild winters. Fortunately most of our below freezing mornings are confined to late December through late February. Most of that is in the mid twenties. We saw our first Robin on February 2nd this year. I lay the climate out so that readers understand how characteristic weather of an area has an impact on available space.
    At least we escaped the harsh winters of the northeast U.S. where we had a similar size house. LOTS of possessions didn't make it south with us which made fitting everything else easier.

  • @JOY-gv2uq
    @JOY-gv2uq Před rokem +2

    Wow! Amazing layout for such small space. Amazing!

  • @oceanwonders
    @oceanwonders Před rokem +3

    It's very well done for the size and without a professional budget.

  • @lesleywatkins1172
    @lesleywatkins1172 Před rokem +3

    Small but perfectly formed! 😊

  • @Vahya10
    @Vahya10 Před měsícem +1

    Verry nice and cute ❤ love it❤

  • @rogue265
    @rogue265 Před rokem +3

    A silly thing, but it does work is that given your shower space is so large, you could get an inflatable kiddy pool and use that every now and again as a mini bath - i have used that in a small apartment before - where the shower like yours is long and deep, without sacrificing space.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem

      A cute idea but pain to fill and clean and find a place for ?

  • @ONEGOODDREAM
    @ONEGOODDREAM Před rokem +3

    i love your place! so cute and modern, yet feel peaceful somehow... just lovely! ❤

  • @emmasimpson6562
    @emmasimpson6562 Před rokem +3

    I really love your studio apartment it’s beautiful and cozy 👌👌👌👌

  • @swetashetty941
    @swetashetty941 Před rokem +1

    So nice..a livable small space 😍

  • @sylviegodin4091
    @sylviegodin4091 Před rokem +1

    Lovely space and still so chic.

  • @debcomly2481
    @debcomly2481 Před rokem +6

    Super cute space ❤ Good Job! I love the Velvet couch !!!

  • @filausopoako
    @filausopoako Před 25 dny

    Lots of storage ideas

  • @joshs.47
    @joshs.47 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing, gave me some ideas for my upcoming move into a studio.

  • @PaulFrank_paz
    @PaulFrank_paz Před rokem +1

    Well done. Bravo!!

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton Před rokem +3

    Wow we think this is a very cute and cosy apartment. Thanks Matt and Danielle ❤️

  • @kulsoomashraf2190
    @kulsoomashraf2190 Před rokem

    I love the diffuser !

  • @pinkladybikermamma3603
    @pinkladybikermamma3603 Před rokem +1

    GREAT USE OF SMALL SPACES

  • @cerwelt
    @cerwelt Před 2 měsíci

    I realize this was posted almost a year ago, but just a grandma concerned about her laying a towel over her stovetop! It’s so easy to turn those on without realizing it. Fire happens too easily. If it was only done to keep glare from effecting the camera, ignore (Used to floor direct at a TV station). Cute apartment.

  • @mowattlavern62
    @mowattlavern62 Před rokem +1

    Lovely space

  • @funkmasteryellow
    @funkmasteryellow Před rokem +1

    Anything 1 bedroom in this city is blessed

  • @missrenee7201
    @missrenee7201 Před rokem +2

    Love, Love, Love it❤

  • @davidrice6724
    @davidrice6724 Před 7 měsíci

    I have the same clock!...Love that this is a cute apartment which is truly lived-in ....😊

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Před rokem +2

    This is one of the best places I have ever seen I love it!!

  • @jodypaulson255
    @jodypaulson255 Před rokem +2

    Wow, a turntable! I don't imagine a lot of tiny spaces have many of those these days!

  • @user-yz4rw7mb6s
    @user-yz4rw7mb6s Před rokem +15

    Really nice apartment and very well-organised. Odd that they didn't show the balcony though?!

    • @jen9774
      @jen9774 Před rokem

      Agree - l was hoping to see it right from the beginning.

    • @user-yy9cq2hp2p
      @user-yy9cq2hp2p Před rokem

      for some reason the balconies on this and other similar channels are rarely shown

    • @fifi8926
      @fifi8926 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Some people prefer not to show the balcony bc it might give away the area they are located in. Some people are more cautious of that, especially when they live alone.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Před měsícem

      @@fifi8926that makes sense. But if not shown is there even one there ?

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 Před rokem +2

    I think it is perfect.

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive Před rokem +1

    It's a really nice place!

  • @LifeofWalk
    @LifeofWalk Před rokem +1

    Pretty cool! I live in Toronto too! 😊

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman

    That’s a cool little spot

  • @N0Xa880iUL
    @N0Xa880iUL Před rokem +2

    I like her apartment so much. ❤
    I wish I could be her roommate.

  • @MariaCarabin
    @MariaCarabin Před 8 měsíci

    Would love to have this kitchen! Cool apartment!❤

  • @mustafaerdag1061
    @mustafaerdag1061 Před 8 měsíci

    YOUR HOME IS REALLY BEAUTIFULL

  • @anastasiagiatrakou6418

    Nice to have so many books!

  • @reconstructingleslie4597

    Absolutely love your place

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Před rokem +2

    Very nice looks spacious

  • @evaa-w5399
    @evaa-w5399 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful flat

  • @kaitlinobrien243
    @kaitlinobrien243 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful ❤

  • @misosoupbaby
    @misosoupbaby Před rokem +13

    she's so well spoken!!!!!

    • @clari5683
      @clari5683 Před rokem +2

      I had to watch the video on mute. She is adorable but the way she "finishes" the words is extremely annoying! : (

    • @jxod4296
      @jxod4296 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@clari5683for real. She sounds like that coffee shop girl in the series Loudermilk.

    • @Karina-er7mx
      @Karina-er7mx Před 2 měsíci +2

      Yes I love how she expresses herself.

  • @eatallnowsavenone4later342
    @eatallnowsavenone4later342 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Cute condo😊

  • @medusa29897
    @medusa29897 Před 4 měsíci

    My dream apartment ❤

  • @milkakanaram5306
    @milkakanaram5306 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wau, do you have a very nice apartmennt👍🙋‍♀

  • @boscoitalics
    @boscoitalics Před rokem +1

    it's very pretty! Would love that apartment. :)

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam Před 9 měsíci

    In selecting few well-chosen pieces that have personal meaning and functions, we are able to maximized our own living spaces like she has. 😉👏

  • @amandajones4549
    @amandajones4549 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Lovely place ❤

  • @janettallent4474
    @janettallent4474 Před 10 měsíci

    I've watched your video probably a dozen times ,its my favorite apartment ! I would love to find something similar. Its decorated really great, you made fantastic use of your space .

  • @tomatostellar
    @tomatostellar Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well used space

  • @yorukkizigeziyor
    @yorukkizigeziyor Před rokem +1

    Very beautiful ☺👏

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Před rokem +1

    I'd love your place is simply Beautiful!!

  • @JudgeyJudgeyable
    @JudgeyJudgeyable Před rokem +2

    I love that the stove is in the island and the island allows seating on both sides. But with the stove being on the edge…that is very jarring, espcially with it right by the entryway. They should have put it by the wall instead

  • @lql1094
    @lql1094 Před 5 měsíci

    I would take the doors off the inaccessible-middle closet and put curtains over it. That way you'd have FULL access.

  • @revdupartist9386
    @revdupartist9386 Před rokem +1

    My space is the same sq ft, but her layout is much better. Very nice.

  • @manonnurbelli8142
    @manonnurbelli8142 Před rokem +1

    44m2... Mais c’est énorme !!!🇫🇷💙🇺🇦

  • @rebeccacartier153
    @rebeccacartier153 Před rokem +2

    I used to have a 420 sqft studio.. but this layout makes it seem way more spacious since the bedroom is separate.

  • @chongseitmooi2593
    @chongseitmooi2593 Před rokem

    Very strategic design esp tabletop with electrical cookingware🎉might afraid wallmountedl cabinet abv the basin has possibly knock on d head if the height of the user is higher than the cabinet 😅

  • @jaysworld4827
    @jaysworld4827 Před 3 měsíci

    im living in a third of this space

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 Před rokem +6

    In France 500 feet for one person is big not small.

  • @DenziBird
    @DenziBird Před rokem

    Is it just me, or I have seen this space being redone by Alexandra Gater? The place is charming x

  • @nc8414
    @nc8414 Před 6 měsíci

    I love ur apt - I have a piano. The one u got looks like a apt sized piano. Is it?

  • @MDBJSW
    @MDBJSW Před 4 měsíci

    moving your bed to the opposite wall, your piano where your desk is and the desk where your bed is would make more sense and facilitate total access to your closet.

  • @bunnylimon
    @bunnylimon Před rokem +106

    Small but vibrant. So well arranged!

  • @johnleebass
    @johnleebass Před rokem +1

    ❤that feature wall, i can't even imagine not having that if i lived in a space so small, her set-up is amazing!

  • @18Margaretta
    @18Margaretta Před rokem +4

    I live in 28 m2 and still it is not so small, like we can think 😅

  • @thexxit
    @thexxit Před 5 měsíci

    thats quite a large bedroom for the small toronto condo standard!

  • @startpage717
    @startpage717 Před rokem

    Cute space but storage you mentioned a lot do you ever declutter?

  • @Itried20takennames
    @Itried20takennames Před rokem +4

    Is 400 sq feet small fora single person? I would say 200 or less is small, with many “tiny homes” being about 120 sq ft.

  • @Peter_Parker69
    @Peter_Parker69 Před rokem +8

    470ft2/44m2 isn't really that small. Especially not in this economy.

  • @TransfictionTV
    @TransfictionTV Před 11 měsíci

    Im moving from an extremely large house to a tiny apartment like this in Toronto! Thanks for sharing, gives me some inspiration to make the best of my new tiny space

  • @tashhhhhhhh
    @tashhhhhhhh Před 10 měsíci +4

    For a tiny person living in a tiny space, she has tons of stuff! I mean look at her bathroom alone.. behind the mirror cabinets, omg! 😂 but overall the apartment is neat. ❤

  • @margaretgreene1929
    @margaretgreene1929 Před rokem +1

    A great apartment and you have three closets as well as a washer and dryer. You have fitted in so much without it feeling cluttered, The bathroom does not look small compared to many in Hong Kong ( we lived there for decades and had a large apartment but also stayed in small places in later years). The bedroom looks bigger than 110 sq ft and the whole place is modern and clean looking. One thing that surprised me was that there is no Chinese influence in the decor. 👍👍👍

  • @g.d.anonymous8235
    @g.d.anonymous8235 Před rokem +1

    I want to know where you bought your computer keyboard!

  • @CristinaCiccarelli-uu3ln
    @CristinaCiccarelli-uu3ln Před měsícem

    Grazioso

  • @brendasnow8255
    @brendasnow8255 Před 4 měsíci

    I’ve lived in houses for 50 years, but I’m very eager to downsize to 500 sq. ft. or less. I intend, even though I’m old, to buy new furniture. I’m not attached to anything but a couple of tables my husband made. I’m already looking for a new space.

  • @melaninibaadaye4080
    @melaninibaadaye4080 Před rokem +1

    I hate when comment sections of small apartment videos are full of people saying it's not small. Yes there are definitely smaller Apts out there but that doesn't make this one not small. Anything under 600 can be considered small by certain standards, different states and different lifestyles.

  • @stevenic2800
    @stevenic2800 Před 8 měsíci

    Tiny luxury I live in Canada to and if you rent this is probably $3,000 in Toronto

  • @ADUMasteryforDIYers
    @ADUMasteryforDIYers Před rokem +5

    Great space saving ideas! I can definitely relate to the challenge of maximizing space in a small area. I just finished transforming my 200 sq ft garage into a tiny house! The bathroom itself is only 4x7 feet, but I feel we created a 'luxury oasis'! I've created a couple videos about my garage transformation process to provide inspiration for small space living!

    • @bleh329
      @bleh329 Před 4 měsíci

      What an eloquent and well-thought-out comment about this video and the space featured...
      One short sentence and then you dive right in to riding this channel's coattails, huh?

  • @princejassal1
    @princejassal1 Před rokem

    don't like the cables behind the tv but the bedroom is full of wires with hanging bulbs and other cables too. great video though.

  • @katoukanga9488
    @katoukanga9488 Před rokem +6

    In France I was used to 26m2 one bedroom LOL 🤣 This is not small, or you ain't seen nothin' yet😜

  • @noellewest4347
    @noellewest4347 Před rokem +1

    Very pretty space with lots of potential, but it looks too cluttered for me. I'm a minimalist though, so a larger place with this much clutter would annoy me.