Family of 5 boosts apartment with ‘1950s space-saving furniture
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2022
- When Heidi Waterfall and her family of 5 moved into a 79 square meter (850 square feet) apartment in Paris, they needed to fit 3 boys in one bedroom and renovate a tiny kitchen on a small budget.
As renters, they didn’t want to invest in anything permanent, so Heidi scouted for transforming antiques like a Secretary desk that would turn a hallway into an office when needed.
For the kitchen, she fell in love with a French all-in-one kitchen furniture trend from the mid-1900s: the Buffet Mado. It’s a tiny piece that includes a ventilated cooler cabinet, coffee grinder, porcelain spice and tea drawers, and enough pantry space for a family of five.
It’s also completely portable, so when the family moves they can bring it along. Her inspiration for the portable kitchen came from an online discovery of the concept of “freestanding kitchens.” She was equally inspired by a US Department of Agriculture film (and fairly scientific study) from 1949 called “A Step Saving Kitchen” which studied the ideal layout for maximizing kitchen space.
To fit 3 boys (2 teens) in one small bedroom, she hacked IKEA beds to create canopied privacy and under-bed drawers as their only closets. Heidi’s and her husband’s closets are antique wardrobes stored in their bedroom and living room.
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I love her joy with it all, and satisfaction with the details, even how the doors sound as they close!
Yea but the part when she was asked if her teenage kids are ok with this arrangement and she immediately interrupting “they’re fine” had a ring of denial in it.
🗝️ This just demonstrates that some things from the past needed no improvement as the aforethought, skill and technical ability in the design was already almost perfect. I enjoyed this so much ty, please continue as it might inspire modern designers to incorporate some of these ideas in their work.
That is absolutely true. I have my grandmother's 1952 stove and will never give it up!
Especially when they are that well-thought.
Ok. But we don’t need those things now. That’s your point
@@jamesbizs Sometimes they're higher quality and built better than what we can get now.
@@jamesbizs I most certainly would like to have an array of thoughtfully designed items such as this one shown here and am open to more furniture and other household items that serve a multiple of purposes about the home and office etc., These kinds of innovations should be encouraged for certain, I hope this helps clarify my intent, thanks!
Oh, I enjoyed this video so much! Because this episode is so much connected to the majority of the city-living people! The creativity and organization skills of this regular family of five are amazing!
This apartment is so cute, and I love that kitchen hutch! I also like that old video about space saving kitchens, and can't figure out why all that changed, it's so smart. I would love to have one of those kitchens.
Because corporations got greedy! They want you to buy more stuff! More stuff means more space, more space means more stuff!
@@charlescharliecharlotte yes and the women went to jobs to buy more stuff so they didn’t cook like before … fast food was born more restaurants and now people are choking on high fructose corn syrup and depressed
Because housing regulations basically outlawed smaller homes
Oh my gosh!! That old video & kitchen are amazing!! How did that stuff ever go out of style?!! I would LOVE to have that kitchen.
Your pantry unit. & whole apt are awesome ! Tyfs!
'' I am, what I am''. What are you talking about? This video is is absolutely not an old video.
@@amandinemanddyna2705 the video you played, of the old kitchen set ups? Why so aggressive, with a complimentary comment?
@@amandinemanddyna2705 There are some old video clips from the 1940's in this video. Try paying attention.
Wow. I want one of those kitchen cabinet things now.
I agree! Look up "Hoosier Cabinet" and you will find something pretty close.
@@jamiej.tilleyphotographyar5177 Yeah, that's what I was gonna say--the French equivalent of the Hoosier cabinet.
I love the pantry , it is unbelievable that the porcelain drawers are still intact ...and the shopping list ...just amazing !
Heavy porcelain is very sturdy. When my grandmother died we threw away their wedding soup... big thingy. Literally throwing it at a wedding, it did not break the first two times.
@@steemlenn8797 is that some kind of tradition or were you just being weird?
@@steemlenn8797 Interesting!!
This channel is my check and balance. All these massive homes are showcased by young influencers, but you really don't need so much space. I fit into our small home by being intentional with what I bring in and by giving away the accoutrements of my former life of shopping. I so enjoyed this video!
Don’t need so much space. No. But it’s nice to actually have space. All this woman does is thinks about how to put things places. And what they can and can’t own. And I promise you, her FIVE KIDS are not ok with this
@@jamesbizs Three kids, a family of five.
The mom has been creative to maximize space, form, utility and even privacy! Enjoyed watching her kitchen organization and IKEA hacks. Awesome. I hope to incorporate some of her ideas! Thanks for this tour.
The name Heidi Waterfall fits this person's refreshing take on life's little pleasures. Her remarks on the satisfying glide of the wardrobe door or the substantial clink of a closing pantry drawer are the observations of a person who appreciates craftsmanship. Indeed, she's the x-factor in bringing her family's space to fruition, and it was a pleasure to see the tour. Separately, nice job on the throwback clips, which were timely, relevant, and nicely situated amidst the prevailing narrative.
Such a cool video… It was a blast from the past as I was raised in France in the sixties and my grand-parents had a similar buffet. The vertical baguette drawer (le tiroir à pain), the balatum countertop, the small clock… Also it was all solid wood construction; particle board only came later in the 70s. Le « buffet Mado » was named after the nickname Mado, short for Madeleine, a very popular name in France in the early 1900s. My maternal grandma was named Madeleine, and my grandpa called her Mado all their life together. For us, grand children, she was Mamie Mado. Note the round corner design of the doors and drawers. This was a pre-war design that stuck throughout the 50s and early 60s. Thank you for this trip to memory lane, Kirsten. Your movies are always a blast.
This is really amazing. That cabinet reminds me of the Hoosier cabinets both my grandmas had. One had cabinet with a flour sifter with a bowl under it, my grandmas made biscuits every day.
I really liked Heidi and her outlook on living in this space! So creative, organized and charming....makes me re-evaluate my own space.
I love their apartment. My wife is from Italy so we know about size and organization. Our house in Abruzzo is small but comfortable. We don't need a lot of space. Simplifying is liberating.
in 1970s a us magazine called popular science or pop sci had articles on how to make folding furniture and so on, the cupboard riminds me of pullman kitchens.
Absolutely wonderful! In the 70ties we shared a bedroom with 3. It sure makes you more organized and trains you to concentrate. Very impressive mom to make it all work in 2022!
Thank you Heidi for sharing your space! (BTW, love your personality & humor.) Your home has a wonderful style and flow to it. Well Done!
One of my absolute favorite episodes ever! This woman has really accomplished a functioning and beautiful home without breaking the bank and in a rental!! I can only wish I'd been so clever in my lifetime. I hope her boys mature into the sensible and creative role model she is providing.
The very 1st metal cabinet you showed, time marker 5:24, is exactly what my grandmother had in her kitchen. Except, her cabinet was mint green and a slight off white. Yes, it looked steam punked. She had 7 children, 6 were boys. It housed everything for backing. She even got the matching kitchen island. After having her first 3 boys, my grandfather (boat builder) started having heart issues. So, my grandmother went to work at the hospital and grandpa work from home part time, so he took over the kitchen. Then when my grandma had the twins, another boy, then girl (some heart problem?), he showed the 3 older boys how to cook, so they too could help. That cabinet stayed with the house when it was sold after grandma passed at 97yrs old. The new owners got a hand built home on 4 acres in city limits of Sarasota, Fl. I was upset, bcuz I didn't know it went up for sale, bcuz I would have bought it. My grandfather built that home.
This marvellous kitchen furniture! Incredible!
Fabulously thought out and decorated. We need more of the older sensible furniture.
Cool. She's very creative and knows how to use every little space.
Always a fun showing.. thank you Kristen
This was an interesting video of such a small space for a family but it works for them and others in Paris. Truly enjoyed it!
I’ve been wanting a Hoosier cabinet like that for the house I’m planning. I love seeing how it fit into her kitchen.
Man, one could do a whole episode on that cupboard alone! :-)
This is one good example of how necessity is the mother of innovation.
Great work, Kirsten! Keep it up.
I really enjoyed this video 🙂 It was so interesting seeing the 1950s kitchen furniture and how a single piece of furniture can work so well. Its definitely inspired me to organise my small kitchen better.
Loved her organisation and thinking. She could teach others a lot and not only are these space saving but money saving ideas too. Well done, mom! Thanks Kirsten for sharing.
1:42 I love the way she says "sneaky drawers"
I am sure this oppressive mother loves to sneak on her 14 y.o. boy in his few moments of intimacy at home. Poor guy.
I live in a 1951 house with all of the original finishes. The builders especially splurged on the kitchen, they got the St Charles model. Everybody is always shocked when they come over, particularly at all of the clever little space saving choices. One of my favorite things is built right into the counter, it's a single motor that can be a blender, a food processor, a juicer, there's like a dozen different accessories. They are almost all surprisingly light because they all share the same motor which never has to move and is much more powerful than most kitchen appliances. But even basic stuff like the cabinetry itself, every shelf pulls out like a drawer, details we are just now seeing in the highest end kitchens. It seems very strange to me that there was this 30 to 40 year time in between where people were so focused on having an enormous kitchen, they completely lost sight of efficiency. I don't remember hearing about the work triangle in those days of 4,000 ft houses. I love these metal modular kitchens, I have changed the layout half a dozen times, everything is completely modular. One of the best parts is that because it's modular, any additions or changes don't have to be scribed to the house, they necessarily need to be square
@Garden Del I'm sorry I don't. I'm sure you could track one down though. It was called the St Charles line and it was sold through the Sears roebuck catalog. I actually tracked down another hole set for a small adu that I have. Fantastic cabinets to work with
I just loved loved loved her kitchen furniture and the whole arrangement of her home.
this woman is a genius
If you observe and think a bit, you’ll realize she is mad.
The history of the kitchen hutches was fascinating! We have similar ones in Germany but not with as many fabulous details. By the way, built-in kitchens are not common in rentals here, so many people move into places with no kitchens except maybe a sink unit. In my old apartments I always had movable kitchen furniture like old hutches. You can find tons of them at flea markets or on Ebay.
Reminds me of the old Hoosier .. the heart of the kitchen.
Imagine owning that space, gutting it, and truly making it your own. I kept picturing it in the style of an exquisite townhouse -- rich wall colors, beautiful cornice, millwork, framed art on the walls, model sailing yacht, colorful vintage sign, and ephemera on the mantle, bronze Degas sculpture, a wall of books, Persian rugs, soft leather couch, marble bathroom, custom cabinets that soft close, etc. Hey wait, that's my house. 😁
Great Job Heidi! Love our apartment and your attitude. Brilliant!
I love convertible furniture. I noticed a lot of ingenious furniture is Dutch made. I had a cool armoire desk that worked wonderfully as a shop piece that sadly got ruined in the rain when I moved it outside temporarily. They were onto something.
Due to financial constraints, and time constraints, we added cupboards, drawers, and countertops to our kitchen with garage storage units with wood tops. One is on wheels, but all of them will move easily. We are still reconfiguring every so often to optimize our small kitchen, which is the work centre of our home. We garden and preserve and cook from scratch, so the kitchen is a really a workshop. I like the garage units so much that eventually I would like to replace the few built in cupboards we do have with more garage furniture. When we pass on, someone else can renovate the kitchen with traditional cupboards if they like, and use the units in the garage, or not.
She has come up with some very creative solutions. She gets a thumbs up.
I’ve seen that old film about kitchen design before. It’s amazing.
So far this video is purely about how cool Mado buffets are, and I'm here for it.
Love the space saving convertible furniture vids.
I still say "There's a bed and then we have a desk" and "the bed is dead" on the regular.
You always learn something new with these videos. It was also very entertaining. Thank you
Obsessed with the Buffet Mado. I love her enthusiasm for that piece.
Back in the 1990's my partner & I lived on a farm in the brick farmhouse built by his grandfather. We furnished the house using antiques including a fantastic 1917 oak Hoosier he'd painstakingly restored. It was similar to the Buffet Mado shown here but had a pullout tin top, flour sifter, sugar bin, revolving spice rack and tons of storage. He made all the bread for our family of 6, shopping for ingredients at an old gristmill that's since become Tuthilltown Spirits/ Distillery in Gardiner, NY. The Hoosier was absolutely perfect for bread making. Our kitchen table was an old factory sewing table. A converted grain bin became our entertainment center. It's so much better to reuse furniture from the past that has a history/story, character & is so much more durable.
This Parisienne flat is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing this video.
The old school ergonomics from the old video are quite amazing and the modern equivalent shown here is excellent.
I read the thumb nail as "multiverse furniture" EVERY TIME and I've seen this episode multiple times. I really enjoy it.
Omg I love the molding. Great ideas. Thank you
Really enjoyed this video, especially the old video within the video of kitchens from the past. Very enlightening & entertaining.
I like this woman! She's clever and funny, and she really solves these strange space puzzles well.
the kitchen hutch is called a Hoosier Cabinet in the US, now only found in antique stores and quite pricey
You can save an astounding amount of time and effort in the kitchen, especially in bigger ones for restaurants.
They put a lot of research into that in the past.
I love Heidi's perspective! She is also a great organizer. Thanks Kirsten!!!
I ve been following you guys for years!!! I love how you bring us inside these inspiring small homes. I saw you guys in Paris last February, you were standing in front of me waiting in line to enter Centre Pompidou. I was to shy to talk to you!!! of course i regret it. Keep on sharing these beautiful places xxx
The next time I open my cupboard, I’m going to see how I can build stuff into it and maximise those deep spaces. Super nice!
I think this is amazing. So much thought and joy has gone into how the space is organised. I could happily live here
Wow! I love everything about this one! So beautiful and ingenious how she put everything together! Love it!
Cheers
I love her furniture style, and that kitchen furniture is wonderful.
The kitchen furniture is so cool! Hugely useful, pretty and well designed. Nice ep 👌🏾
Thank you for sharing, that’s a lovely family home!
This was one of my favorite videos I’ve seen of yours, Kirsten. And we’ve seen a lot of them….
Really cool video.
I was really taking note of your report with one another. Loved her.!!
I loved how you incorporated the 1950s into it too!! Awesome work!
Oh that hutch! I also own one. They are amazing. They hold so much stuff and are cleverly designed. I have mine for 13 years now. It moved 4 times, got painted 4 different colors and I am still so happy I bought it. I highly recommend them.
Heidi is so creative and funny - what a cool video - thanks
I would love a kitchen like this! Bring them back!
I started following Kirsten Dirksen some years ago. She finds the coolest homes. The ingenuity this woman has in her space is just delightful. I am older, so I remember living in a smaller home. I like small homes! Thank you. Now, I am going to go look for the video on the 1940's-1950's stand alone kitchens!
I found the National Archives video, 1949 stand alone kitchen.
I had a desk/couch/toybox deal growing up... Very sturdy and well used.
This apartment has so many ingenious little ideas.
Thanks for the video! Love the cabinets and her way of organizing a small space. As someone who loves antiques and hates built-ins - this was fun to watch.
I’m planning a small community village and watching all the brilliant small apartments with adaptive interiors. This idea that people could have a piece of furniture that they own is great!
My mother has something similar called a Hoosier. It has a metal lined flour drawer and hand crank sifter and pull out counter
I'm a Vanlifers so watch a ton of RV Tours and so many of these ideas are brilliantly incorporated into vans and RV's. Very cool! 😊💖🇨🇦
I love....love this content ahhh...THANK YOU! 😍🥰😘
That cupboard unit is basically the French equivalent of the Hoosier Cabinet. Not sure which one came first. Very cool!
Love the cabinet!!!!...reminds me of the old Hoosier cabinets that were used in the U.S.A. back in the 20's 30's & 40's in kitchens.
Three boys in a small room like that seems unmanageable … thinking back as a child or teenager I would probably go absolutely crazy.
yeah, no privacy.Cant even wank
Love those pull out cutting boards.
That cabinet is a masterpiece of functionality. Love the wallpaper and the green cabinetry.
For lovers of tech/industrial look (I am a tool maven) mobile tool cabinets and carts are great! I am in senior housing in Seattle's Pike Place Market with minimal kitchens (most residents eat at the senior center dining room or at market cafes) but I love to cook and bulk can things, and the tool carts I can pick up at house sales when someone upgrades their garage workshops are perfect in my space. It also creates a uniform look between my art work space and kitchen space, enlarging the optics overall. They even work in place of dressers for clothing if the drawers and spaces are big enough.
I grew up the oldest of 5 boys and I shared a room with all my brothers until I turned 18
Hahaha, when she said if they (the boys) get frustrated they can go into the living room. Trust me when they become young adults and get "frustrated" they're not heading to the living room. Definitely the bathroom.
Fascinating. I never knew about those cabinets. Makes complete sense.
Omg. I am in love with that mado cabinet. I covet it! That's it, i must find one for my tiny kitchen!!!
The American version of this cabinet (generally similar time frame as well) is the amazing Hoosier Cabinet! I yearn for one!
Me too! Especially the tin ones.
Great reference, thanks. Always learning new things, it keeps us inspired :)
It’s wonderful how she thinks outside the box. ❤
Wooow we havea similar cupboard in Slovenia, but not with so many great gadgets inside 😍😍😍 sooo beautiful... Paris ofcourse 😄
Love this!
I have an American version of a similar kitchen pantry type cabinet. It has a flour sifter built in behind an enamel coated steel door that folds down and out to become a table top/work surface.
It's pretty neat piece of furniture.
Coll video! thanks for uploading
She's wonderful
So much more interesting than a fitted kitchen. I will apply what I've learned to my little kitchen.
I love this! I totally need her to help me organize! 😂 what she has done is amazing!
It’s similar idea to the Hoosier cabinets in American in the 40’s and 50’s !
That cupboard is SO cool!
We are also a family of five in an apartment and I’m always looking for inspiration. Few house tours feature homes with children, let alone 3! Thank you so much!
I agree! We're a family of 6 in a 700 sq ft apartment. Love these videos
Another amazing video 👍
Amazing Mom
In the U.S that type of cabinet is known as a Hoosier Cabinet. I like that if you move, you can take it with you. I enjoyed this video very much.
There were similar kitchen units called Hoosiers here in the States, but none that were so customizable that I know of.
How funny, I recently watched that old video. It was so clever.
Great video, thanks!
I am so in love with this woman and her philosophy and her creative and artistic abilities. And what a brilliant piece of kitchen equipment! I'd LOVE a pull-out egg shelf, but here in North America, eggs are washed and must be stored in the fridge -- some of which do come with egg shelves but somehow, plastic formed fridge pieces aren't hardly as cool.
Some great ideas.