NEVER TOO SMALL: Art Collector’s Luxe Melbourne Apartment, 55sqm/592sqft
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With a deliberately skewed floor plan and no traditional internal walls, this compact 55sqm apartment by Studio Edwards features a series of interconnected spaces with angled and reflective surfaces designed to maximise the views, natural light and a connection to the outdoors. Two angled sliding planes at the lobby conceal a cleverly combined utility and cloakroom, opposite a sleek and narrow kitchen. The kitchen counter, made of New York marble, extends into the living area serving as a versatile benchtop. Angled and mirrored walls in the living room amplify the views and natural light. Connected to the living space by way of an elevated step , the bedroom features cozy dark tones and a large foldable cardboard wall for added privacy when needed.
#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign
Ep 176
Project Name: The Shrine
Architect: www.studio-edwards.com/
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: ‘Songbirds’ &’ sunbeams’ by warmkeys. and ‘Blue Shimmer’ feat Antsa Babel’ by Less Gravity from Artlist.io - Jak na to + styl
Love the Architects summation at the end. We can all learn to live with less, like this couple who only have the two homes. So brave of them. It is attitudes like theirs that will help the housing crisis in Australia.
And teach your kids to live with less, like: if you come over you sleep on a doggie mat😂
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In Australia only? Too selfish stand ... just like the architects of this dark monument!!
Well, they’re right. The 99% will have to live with less, so rich people can live in unnecessary luxury. Capitalism, am I raight?!
only two homes... that we know of
The best way to explain this apartment is that it's not for day to day living, but a getaway place for owners with the money to indulge in certain fancies.
"As a place to read."
It's their money and their choice, looks cool. People blow money on much sillier items than apartments
@@pattttyyyy it goes against the whole point of this channel though. The architects even said that you don't have to have so much and share stuff. Kind of ironic to me.
"to indulge in certain fancies" is my new mantra. Thank you.
Well, he's there all during the work-week and sometimes his wife and maybe kids come for weekend. Not sure what the issue is? Envious of the soaking tub. Cardboard wall is unique. TFS
might be the first one ever on NTS that the original layout appears to be way more functional. At least the result is very expensive looking, if that's what they were going for.
Agree! I’d take the original layout in a heartbeat!
I agree, space distribution of the original layout was more functional and if you really wanted to look a the garden from the bed you still could. I feel the darker color scheme makes feel the space more narrow and concentrate all the attention to the garden view like if you are in a cave and you are projected to go outside... Not really my thing but finishes are beautiful
The kitchen is claustropic, also bedroom, sliding door is flimsy, I far prefer original layout
Normally the content here is a deep personal connection to a small space to make the best of it.
A beacon of optimism for times when housing is stupidly expensive.
This isn't that.
This is just a rich person's second house that they go to on occasion and had some people who went to art school go to town on it.
Thank you. I feel like this episode goes very much against the main philosophy of NTS. We are not getting clever architectural solutions for living amaller and more mindful but a well off couple flexing their wealth and lifestyle.
Grim is the word that was coming to mind, "art school" nails it. Couldn't finish, I was scared lol
@@per3947 I guess the platform NTS can provide both types of content, right?
Yeah, being able to afford an apartment on St Kilda Road that close to the city, let alone as a second home...
Tell em babs 8:50
I’m sorry but the two chairs by the kitchen just look sad 😂
And blocking the flow of movement for some reason.
@@dorthy1666 I thought the same, the hallway gets so narrow there and then there's the chairs taking up the whole width of it? If someone was sitting there, you could barely squeeze past. It's a pinch point and not functional
kitchen in general looks awful AF
Yes and their placement leaves only a 6 inch gap to squeeze through?
Totally agree
"We tought it would be fun to rotate everything slightly so it would add a new dynamic to the plan" Brother what
This house is great if you arent into comfort, dont cook, dont eat, never have guests, but need to be able to take a bath and a shower at the same time!
Lol great summary
the design speaks clearly: no really bed for guests, no walls up to the ceiling, no sofa for chatting/sharing with family and friends... You don't need to tell people they're not welcome; they understand it perfectly watching the space
What part of 55 sq meters and "family space" didn't you hear?
don't want guest or family duh
Not even a table to eat together. I don't judge it as bad or good, I'm just saying that DESIGN IS ELOQUENT. It's what I like about it, how your design decisions speaks by themselves. The space is perfect for reading a book, not for sharing with family or friends
@@alfredomirallesbenit I got the same impression. I love the cardboard divisor by MOLO design.
The kids “guest bed” tho 😭
Lmao seriously, why even mention that? Might as well have an inflatable mattress.
@@IamnotJokicAnd one with a slow leak at that! 😉
They probably wanted to highlight the storage space, but why not make it larger to be more functional? The platform bed has room to be raised imo
Seriously!! 😭 parents have a full sized bed but the kids are sleeping on the floor. They could have easily designed the platform (higher if needed) to accommodate a roll-out bed
“Bed”🤭
A textbook case of how to throw a ton of money at something, and make it worse than it was when you started. It's quite a feat to make almost 600sq ft look like half that size.
The element of privacy for the bedroom is as great as the guest bed for the children 😂
😂😂😂
Approximately so, lmao.
That collapsible cardboard wall is heinous
I love it but looks kinda cumbersome to use though.
I think it looks okay now, but fiddly to use, and how's it gonna look in five years time?
The least practical thing ever
My cats will love it.
I know right!
This one strikes me as pretencious. Also, I think the orginal layout was better, it just needed a bit more of character through decoration. You don't always have to try to reinvent the wheel.
That frequently happens when we want to be "original" for every price...
The original layout was less "original" perhaps, but definitely way more functional.
I agree with your points.
It's obviously an Airbnb, pure gentrification.
So now the space is less optimised… great
By moving the kitchen space into the area previously occupied by the bedroom, the lounge was then given the entire width of the apartment/window wall. OK, they lost a some hall closet space…but the entry hall itself now became an active living/cooking area. I would say, the space and view are far more optimized…
One of the worst I've ever seen.
Honestly love how the designers were able to execute the demands of the owner even if it is not practical or conventional. It’s controversial for sure but they delivered in prioritizing the arts and view of the balcony/window. I honestly am amazed how they were able to make the layout look like a contemporary art in inself. Truly a brilliant work.
Here's the kids bed...literally opens up 1 slat of the floor board, takes out 1 sort of a sheet and throws it on the bare floor in front of the window with nothing else...
The narrator says that the apartment is lived only 1/2 year on a constant basis, and only by the husband, whereas the wife joins the weekends when 1 child also may come. So the bed-arrangement for kids can work -, moreover knowing that Japanese people they all sleep on similar tatamis/futons. Maybe this is what the wife thought of since she is the art collector and since in the bathroom there is a Japanese soaking bathtub and also a Bonsai small tree (in the bedroom).
Japanese people would obviously not sleep on that lol. Just call this what it is, stupid waste of money.
@@Fjord_ they said "kids", not "1 child". Don't think they are predisposed by default to being fans of Japan just because their parents are. Even if they were, they still deserve their own beds, or maybe pull out sofa/armchairs or at least a thicker matress. I wouldn't feel nice sleeping in that Austin Powers bed while my child is on a mattress thinner than a dog bed right next to the window. There will be a slight draught and some tram noise even with double glazing. But there's a chance architects have no idea where the parents actually place the mattress, maybe they were improvising.
I doubt very much this apartment is 55sqm, even the original floorplan made it look much smaller, let alone the current one. Pretty sure 55 sqm flat could fit in one small sofa bed.
Honestly, the initial layout looks better and more spacious, but I guess the homeowner wanted something else.
I agree with you.... but I guess the homeowner just have alot of money to burn?🤔
@@antonsitepu Yes, but it's their money to do what they want with it.
This apartment looks amazing, exactly the opposite of what I would do design and build. It feels cold, and dark and has a lot of wasted space. Not for a home but perfect for a hotel room.
Does anybody else find 'mimicking the shrine's materials' and then specifically designing the bath so you can sit and look at the shrine naked incredibly disturbing?
It's a war memorial!
Brilliantly to the point!
I'm the only one who has seen the "hangers" on the ceiling above the bed?
I think that could explain what they use the apartment for.
Exercise?
😂😂 good catch, I don't think the "sleeping mat" is for the kids either.
Lol that explains so much. Not much of a cave, more of a dungeon
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The whole space screams "no guests please". If i had the money to build a place where i can be uninterrupted by unwanted guests while admiring my art collection, i would definitely use this as a reference. My introvertness is screaming in joy watching this.
It is a place to get away from day-to-day life - it says so at the start.
@@MTMF.london I think that veers away from NTS's philosophy then. Living in a small space is easy when you have another home somewhere else.
@@domtorres779 I don't think NTS's philosophy is to have only one small place. It just has to do with what you can achieve maximally, design-wise, with the limited space you have. There are people with another home somewhere else that is as big or even bigger than their primary residence.
At least the toilet can be accessed without going through the bedroom
I love that you found something positive from this. 🤗
Yeah that was the only change to layout I thought improved it, being able to access the bathroom without having to go through the bedroom.
The thing I appreciate about this space is that it's not bland...
Too dark, no flow, too weird looking
The darkness though comes from a lack of daylight. Only the small front end of the appartment has windows. You can't solve that problem by painting wall white.
I like the look of this, but the near-complete lack of doors and floor-to-ceiling walls means there's no internal sound-proofing whatsoever, and everyone will know at all times what the other is doing. Also, the lack of concern for visiting children's privacy and comfort is astounding.
I'm so sorry, but I loved the original design ALOT MORE 😅
100% will be very hard for theirs kids to sell that apartment 😅
@@blindsoldier No. It was a normal appartment and now it is special and luxury. In a big city like Melbourne, they will find this one wealthy person with special taste.
@@blindsoldier this will sell easy in melbourne
@@cas- not saying that it will not sell…but ask yourself….this apartment and same exact size and configuration apartment on upper floor…which you think will sell faster and probably more expensive? Will take a very specific person to buy that one. For me…2 apartments in same building with same configuration and same view, at same price? I would not chose that one ☝️
@@blindsoldier this one would sell easier as it’s not the cookie cutter. Especially in Melbourne
I actually don’t understand this one at all.
My apartment is exactly the same size in area, with only windows at one end like this apartment. Yet my kitchen has so much more storage than theirs, twice as much countertop preparation space plus a dining area. My bedroom is actually closed-off & private with direct natural light. I also have a separate closed-off private room for guests, a full size home-office, a reading room, a more spacious bathroom, and more wardrobes, and much more storage space. And I have enough lounge seating to sit five people.
To be fair I have no idea how all of that fits in a place this small 😁😁😁 but hey, congrats :)
That why you should be interviewed for NTS not theirs haha.
That’s weird that you could fit so many full size rooms into 600 sq feet. I live in a 750 sq foot apartment with very little storage, two small bedrooms, a cramped bathroom, a smallish but reasonable size sitting room /dining room, a very small galley kitchen and that’s it. There is an annoying and unnecessary hallway but I’d have to move walls to get rid of that.
The bathroom here is really big, but you don't realize that because of dark colours
yeah, I lived in a 50sqm apartment with my family (mom, dad, sister and me) and it have 2 bedrooms, dining table, living room with comfy sofa with 4 seats, full size kitchen, laundry room, and a bathroom.
I would like to see more 50sqm homes for a family on NTS, cuz this size only for one person (or a couple) is actually not small, specially in big cities nowadays
Looks kinda nice, but It was far more functional before, all I can think about is the moisture from the bathroom and how that's right next to the bed and then a cardboard screen thats bound to go mouldy/rip. The kitchen also feels more claustrophobic, as a bachelor pad Its kind of ok but as a couple, let alone a couple and a child I think you'd hate spending more than a night there.
Exactly, I get the philosophy behind no walls but at least give the bathroom walls!
Exactly, a couple can't even sit here together unless it's the bed or the bathtub. Also not a single decent table to sit and eat/ work at. I say this because who in their right mind would sit on those tiny bar stools looking at a wall when you have massive floor to celing windows on the other side, such a waste.
Don't like the change at all, less practicality with the limited space, the cardboard bedroom door looks ugly,as does the marble type bench top. I would have much preferred a slight chance to the original layout,with a slightly darker colour scheme,i would only keep the black toilet!
Funny, the black toilet is the one thing I would remove 😂
Black Toilets only belong in crappy old truck stops, not in peoples homes. Although I do like the dark moody bathroom other than the toilet (and maybe the little art alcove as well). Otherwise this place is not my cup of tea, and is a really bad use of nearly 600 sqft.
This is a gorgeous space. However, I am slowly getting turned off of this CZcams channel because too many of these small homes are luxury designs that are almost certainly unaffordable to the majority of people who can only think of purchasing a small home in the first place. This episode feels to me like a small home version of Architectural Digest. I might have missed or misunderstood the mission statement of this channel somewhere along the line but I thought part of the small space movement was to make such homes affordable. Good design does not conflict with affordability. My apologies if I misunderstood.
This one is a huge miss for sure but I wouldn't say the whole channel is going down / or is unrelatable. I just used a Never Too Small Video for our bedroom redesign and I'm certainly a normal person ;) it's more that it goes from the extreme of the majority being inspiring or at least interesting and then the misses like this are terrible lol
While watching this episode, I kept doing maths in my head and just couldn’t figure out why the owners didn’t choose to sell the apartment and buy another one that already comes with a fresher and trendier interior in the CBD or Southbank area instead… With the architect’s commission, cost of demolition and building, not to mention fancy materials and custom construction of furniture and fittings, renovating a small apartment in an area that’s more known for traffic jams and office buildings than lifestyle just doesn’t make much sense. Not to mention there aren’t even any supermarkets nearby in that part of St Kilda Rd, nor is it easy to get onto or off of the freeway for those who travel frequently. I guess the owners must be from interstate and don’t know a lot about Melbourne other than its basic geography, and they equate close distance with convenience like most tourists :)
I'm surprised to see the reception for the apartment is so negative. I really dig it. I'm a single person living alone who rarely hosts (and prefers it that way) - and I think this space is perfect. Not every space is meant to welcome the whole world in, but rather only the person or couple who originally intended to occupy it.
I think it’s super cozy and I would definitely enjoy it for solo living! But in its actual context… I mean the kids are sleeping like dogs and they’re presenting it like that’s a feature 😭
@@facisseJ It sounds like the kids are only there occasionally. And also, there are entire cultures around the world where sleeping on the floor is common for people to do. For all we know, the visiting child sleeps on the floor voluntarily and is comfortable that way.
@@facisseJ Many people want to sleep on a futon, and that’s their preference especially for a guest sleeping arrangement. But I agree, it would have been better to omit that.
that's true, but I feel like some of the voice over of this video is presenting it as if it's something else - a warm family space where guests and kids can come to visit. saying at the end "people can learn to live with less" when it's clearly not the main residence for a couple of rich people. I think that's part of the reason why people are cringing at it.
@@charli.7889 I suppose I think of it more like when NTS features apartments that are outlandish or strange and the comments are like, "Well, it wouldn't work for me but it obviously suits the client well." But I do understand where you're coming from too, especially with the framing of the video.
this must be the worst episode of never too small, I have never seen so many beautiful pieces and things brought together in such a horrible way
The chairs in the kitchen. 👀
I don't agree at all, that's things that make them happy not you. If they want to be surrounded by that it's their home, their choice. I find it very interesting instead of everything being uniform like a it's a showroom.
Well. Too dark
Together with those high-waisted 501s...
It's a "Bathing suite" ! 😂😄😆🤭🤣
when before makes more sense than after
100% agree
I think the architects have brilliantly responded to the client's brief. They had to incorporate different kind of art works in a small, functioning yet conceptual living space, and I feel they've done that spectacularly well. Great concept, and great creativity for all involved.
Think this one is all over the place... The price of that Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair is the same as the down payment for my first home.
Exactly what the client wanted.
A cave to retreat into.
Best layouts are dark bedrooms with progressive brighter rooms to the outdoors. 😊😊😊😊
I feel like this one is a parody right?
😂
I would run out of there Forrest Gump style
There is a reason why living spaces have been always square... its the best way to optimise space and not lose living space when separating environments...
Not necessarily so, but much, much, much easier to build and outfit. Also simpler for legal and regulatory reasons. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Exactly, conventional layouts in small apartments are conventional for a reason
The salon is like a room from a terapist
Meets client needs as a reading room/sleeping room, but clearly not for living. When they mentioned having friends over I laughed - they all going to stand around like a cocktail party in an art installation?! He looks so uncomfortable and lonely sitting in that chair. Killer view and location mind.
Surprenant ! Question de culture peut-être mais j’aime cet appartement . Le choix des matériaux comme l’aménagement dans son ensemble est un incroyable challenge. Bref, magnifique! Ici l’intemporalité, l’art et l’histoire se rencontrent… j’ai adoré 🥰
Big fan of the soaking tub and that’s about it.
What a cool design for the owners’ part-time city lifestyle. I love how the zones are so different from each other, but integrated into the spirit of the design. Why not have what makes you happy in a small space? That bathroom is just amazing. Love the unconventional design.
No kitchen space at all?! The microwave and water heater is in the clothes closet in the "kitchen" and there are 2 "kitchen chairs" that face nowhere. But there's a dark and useless art gallery wall in the kitchen!
Why do you say „useless art gallery“? Quite judgemental, hm? If they love art it‘s a place they might appreciate very much. And I would love that, too!
The tiny art alcove was one of the only things I thought was okay about this place.
It's the living room bathtub guy!
How can you clean around the tub? And although the cardboard wall is decorative, I find it will not last long…
That's the maid's problem 😅😅
At least buy Japanese futons for your kids, as space optimal and way more comfortable!
I think this is the first time I’ve preferred the before.
"A space for someone to go when one of you has had a row?"
Done
so money can't buy taste, but it can get you a few really beautiful individual pieces that you can just jam into a space
Liked it better as it was
Okay let's look at this from the lens of how the space is used (work and retreat) and be constructive.
Work: There is no ergonomic place to work. There's also no easy way to hide all work stuff away when you're ready to relax, like if it was built into a closed storage space.
Retreat: The bedroom is open to the rest of the apartment which is not great for light and sound. They've managed the light somewhat with curtains and a paper wall; still not great for a place meant for retreat. The sound is a huge issue, sound from the work area, sound from the kitchen, sound from the bathroom, the tops of the rooms are open. There should have been a consideration for a tucked away bedroom. The living space is quite disjointed, with six chairs but a no place to sit together like a sofa; it looks like it was made to sit still and look outside but for how long?
I could go on about no multi-purpose space or furnishing, and how bad the furnishing and finishings are (definitely a subjective point but the space looks cheap and dated), how angling the the corridor makes the kitchen less usable (see 4:29, the end of the hallway is so tight), etc.
The bathroom space and the cabinet space in the entry are much more successful, and the use of mirror definitely make the space feel much larger.
Looks like an art exhibition
The bathroom was very nice, I like how they turned a corridor into the kitchen, each space feels quite big. Its great for one person.
Love this darker cosier space, and the unique angles, most of all the space seems to perfectly meet the needs of the client.
It looks darker than it was originally
is that an issue? I think it is very luminous and has a lot of character
Not gonna lie, I like the floor plan of the original apartment much better which feels more open with the kitchen by the windows (huge plus for me). I really don't like the new slanted long narrow hallway pointing to the wall as you walk in. I mean who put the kitchen in the entry hallway? lol. The one thing I do love about the new apartment is the tall windows that provide a great view to the trees and cityscape including the shrine . They could've done just that one update, plus creating access to the bathroom from the hallway without going through the bedroom, and the apartment would be great.
I love this. So perfectly tailored and custom. I love the mix of luxe and small living!!
I like the overall look of the space. I live in a flat with a narrow entryway and I absolutely hate it. I don't know why anyone would make their entryway and kitchen narrower on purpose other than to maybe improve the structure of the place.
first time when I like the original layout better
Amazing use of material!
I love the use of color, and the art work display is genius. Lighting the kick board in the kitchen is a great idea. The architects’ philosophy at the end is appreciated. Thanks!
I wish more studio apartments in Melbourne where designed and built to this high standard.
I like it, it kinda has a zen feeling. I understand that they wanted the owner to look more at the outdoors due to the large windows, this is why the room is dark.
But somehow it also reminds me what Garth from Wayne's World would say; _"You see this apartment? It's a chick magnet."_ cos they brought down the walls of the bedroom to increase the space, which brings up the question of privacy.
But hey the owner isn't there during the day anyway.
Gorgeous space!
What a great performance! better before than after.Anyways, rich people have to spend their money.
Love the materials, the use of different shades of natural wood, the way the light hits the space, and the connection to nature with the large window wall. I also enjoy the projector for viewing. Beautiful work!
What a stylish and tranquil city dwelling. Creative design ideas and finishes that honor the client brief and provide a peaceful retreat-like space to unwind and relax in. Far more interesting and alluring than the original design. It would be like staying in your own private gallery space which is cosy, calming and an artwork in itself.
That BATHTUB tho, OMG 😍
Love the clair-obscur! This apartment looks very enveloping
I don’t know why people don’t like this house this much, although it might not be practical to live, it still serves it’s purpose quite well and it’s aesthetically amazing. I liked it.👍
"They are not within your ownership but they are there for your enjoyment." Wow, pure WOW. That's such a perspective, it makes me appreciate things around me from a completely different angle.
Love what they did to the space. It's definitely not a style that most people can appreciate. I absolutely love the darkness of the aesthetic. I dislike bright white light and love soft, diffused light bc of my anxiety. I love how everything is kind of oriented towards the view outside as well.
For all the people who are criticising the lack of privacy for guests staying over, it's all about how often you would entertain. If I only have the occasional guest, why would I design a space that I mainly use for their comfort?
日本人の私が一人暮らしをするには、最高の間取りだと思います。
I think this is the best floor plan for a Japanese person living alone.
I did laugh when I saw the 2 inch kids mattress get rolled out on the floor but aside from that I think the brief had been met. It isn't a primary residence & it's clearly an art hotel like experience.
Beautiful but maybe they should have kept the kids bed to themselves lmfaoo 😭
Sensational location!
i don't care if i lose some of the original space i love the design, the color palette, decor everything. geez so hard to choose a favorite from NTS! the soaking tub gimme
The materials used in this renovation look great but the configuration makes the space feel cramped even though it’s ~600 sqft
I love the color scheme overall, but man those chairs blocking most of the hallway just sent me lol.
I think this is beautiful and luxurious. It demonstrates high end finishes are worth it in a smaller space. Very adventurous.
What I liked most about this project was all the diffused lighting...
big ''van life family'' energy in this one... if you know what i mean
A master class! Wow
You know you've lived in Melbourne long enough when you see a shot of the window and know exactly where the building is
To be honest not much time is needed in Melbourne to know the location of this place. I’ve been twice in that area during my few weeks stay in Australia and know exactly the location of botanical gardens, the shrine, st kilda road and ngv. Loved that area so close to the city center while also not being such a busy neighborhood.
@@storck08 Exactly. I've lived in Melbourne for three months almost 25 years ago and knew right away where the location is. It was a nice area, although with the red light district at night in St. Kilda, it was quite scary. No idea, if it's still like that.
@sonicbloomtuts St Kilda is miles/kilometres away from the Shrine of Rememberance ... and to everyone worried about mould: Melbourne has a Mediterranean climate, so it's not a problem.
yeah starting the floorplan with "what if we just turn the fackin thing" is down right hilarious
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Personalized for sure, but it becomes dark, expensive and inefficient. I think it will be difficult to sell at profit
I feel like the original layout made more sense and had better flow. I particularly don't like how narrow the kitchen space looks.
Personally, I think this is a beautiful space. This apartment is a retreat and not for daily living. The architects did a wonderful job creating a space for the clients' needs.
Lovely colours!
Very indulgent, in design and purpose.
Perfect way to describe this
At that location, with the busy tram services and a major underground train station coming up soon, the traffic will only get more congested over time. And if you can see the shrine of remembrance in an almost level viewpoint, your apartment is close to the ground and already much noisier than most. With all that in mind, it makes sense that the owners want to create as much tranquility as possible. And given the standard shoe box shape and the inflexible placement of plumbing pipes, the new design is a huge improvement on the original layout. Although, this bold artistic style, notwithstanding all the quality materials and finishes used in the project, has definitely made the apartment difficult to sell in the future (precisely because it is now so unique, only people with similar tastes will be drawn to it), and the owners had better been briefed on the certain devaluation of their property prior to digging deep into their pockets.
Changing the wall colours would create different atmospheres. A lot of white with primary colours inspired by Mondrian would give it an edgy, extrovert feel. Soft greens and browns with pink or coral tones would soften the angular feel for a cosy retreat. Applying the deepening of colour towards the back, as done here, would emphasise that. The folding cardboard wall could be replaced by a double curtain. That helps sound and also gives opportunity for different colours/designs for each side. A sofa bed instead of the second chair by the mirrored wall would be more sociable.
As someone who has been traumatized by mold in the house due to my old family home having lots of it, I have made it a point to avoid having wooden furniture anywhere near moisture-prone areas (eg. kitchen, bathroom, laundry room), so seeing the wooden bathtub triggered me even though I know they are usually put through waterproofing treatments. Wood and water just don't go well together, and the thought of having to deal with the bathtub possibly rotting/decaying due to water is just too much of a hassle for me.
Then again, I am from Southeast Asia, and the weather is a lot more humid here, so mold is a much bigger issue for us, which is why I just stick to showers instead of tubs. Cleaning a bathroom is tiring enough, and I can't imagine cleaning one with a bathtub in it.
I was coming here to say that. My asthma aggravated just seeing the bed so close to a moist place.
From impersonal condo to retreat. The architects followed the owners' brief perfectly I think.
No idea what’s so appealing about the original cookie cutter design . This is one stylish transformation !
This is lovely 😍
Wow!! I love this design. It's unique, calming and aesthetically pleasing. It's a pretty well thought out design for minimal use.