WHAT MY €995 PARIS APARTMENT LOOKS LIKE | design tips + living abroad
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how i made a 21-minute video in a 300 square foot one-room studio, i’ll never know. but here’s how i channeled my libra design skills and turned my otherwise janky, small apartment into a charming parisian cottage that could now qualify as “cozy tiny home living.”
🎨 SEGMENTS IN THIS VIDEO 🎨
0:45 My rent
1:47 The bedroom
3:30 The living room
7:31 The view + my neighbors
9:14 The office
11:23 How to design a picture frame wall like mine
12:25 The storage
13:38 The kitchen
14:26 The bathroom
15:35 The foyer
15:55 Just a few more design tips
17:12 How much everything cost in my apartment
19:28 How to find even cheaper housing in Paris
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🎨 WHERE TO SHOP FOR YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT IN PARIS 🎨
**SECOND-HAND / THRIFT
Emmaüs Neuilly Sur Marne
Emmaüs Neuilly Plaisance
(these are in the eastern suburbs of paris - takes 30/45 minutes from châtelet. these are both fifteen minutes walking from each other, but i think the neuilly sur marne location is bigger + better. it's where i got most of my frames, my orange couch, and my vogue desk)
Emmaüs Riquet (only open Wednesdays and Saturdays during very specific hours. it's quite the warzone in there, but the place is huge and inside of paris)
Emmaüs le 104 (smaller, but more curated. in any case you should check out le 104 cultural center because it's full of people breakdancing, doing acrobatic stunts, performing acting scenes, etc.)
Marché aux Puces Saint-Ouen (a huge "flea" market full of antiques. you can get pretty much the same things at emmaüs for 10x cheaper. this is where i got my €3 cigarette box that holds air)
Marché aux Fleurs | Île de la Cité (this is a big market in the center of paris where i got most of my plants. the gardeners here are super helpful and even gave me their personal Instagrams to reach out in case my plants started dying due to the conditions of my apartment)
** REGULAR
Ikea Madeleine (where i got my "morgedal" firm mattress)
Zara Home (where i got a nice office calendar three months ago and still haven't written on it)
H&M Home (cheap candles, decent bed sheets, bath towels, etc.)
HEMA (this store truly has everything. i got most of my smaller items like scissors, tape, lighters, etc. here)
Truffaut (a large garden center)
Leroy Merlin (one of those big home improvement chains where i feel completely lost)
BHV & Les Galeries Lafayettes (big Macy's-like department stores that will break the bank, but have nice home interiors)
🎨 THINGS IN THIS APARTMENT 🎨
Thai Latex massage pillow (not the best one i've ever had, but still the kind of pillow i love) → www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07D...
Vintage radio with Bluetooth function → www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B07L...
Oukshak rug boutique → www.etsy.com/shop/OushakRugBo...
#Paris #TinyHome #ApartmentTour - Komedie
I have never once smoked. I have no interest in smoking. But when he opened up the window and looked out, I suddenly had an urge to move to Paris and take up smoking in front of windows.
H H I went to Paris about a month ago, should’ve done this 😰
Omg same
I literally took up pipe smoking while staying in Paris....for two weeks haha
me after watching call me by your name
🤣🤣
Style of every american youtuber in paris: European grandmother
Your comment is the funniest haha
European grandmother > basic ikea/hipster/bobo
I wouldn't say better!
European great-grandmother
European grandmothers are stylish af.
Damom seems like the extroverted male version of Ashley from best dressed
Carla W. I can’t unsee it
omg yes i literally came from her vid 🥺
my exact thoughts this entire video wtf
YES!!!
YEP I AGREE
You make me want to learn French and move to France, even though I'm a French teacher living in France.
Hmmm... You're saying you live in France, but he.. He lives in ~France~.
To be more precise, it’s not so much about France, but about Paris.
plot twist: Damon actually lives in the 1960s and he's been hiding his time machine the whole time
He's the Amy to the doctor
🤣
his time machin is the hot water tank
@@MarieMacarron ^^
Same 😊
Damon's ex ✔
Damon being scammed ✔
Damon making gud dealz ✔
THANK U FOR MAKING THIS CHECKLIST! I will make sure to continue hitting each topic before publishing !!!
Let’s not forget Damon getting a French bank account hahahah
Damon doesn’t have a French pay stub ✔️
What i like about your apartment is your attitude about it honestly, its very expensive for the size and quality, they are charging you for the location, but for someone as young as you is enough, you appreciate everything in it because it represents independence, adventure and romance and i hope you never get jaded either by love or life.
Expensive for size but this area is the equivalent of 5th av. 42nd street
lol at the fact that somebody's grandfather is on his wall
And he called them hot 😭😭😭💗
He cute doe
@@genredambiance5912 facts👅
at least he isn't sitting in a trashcan - maybe his spirit will guide him
just for the sake of fcking aesthetic vibe haha 😂
I'm kinda living for this solo Damon channel
😢😩 thank you 🙏🏼
Same girl just loving his content !
addierockagirl kinda? IM LOVING IT!
same! I kinda was always more interested in damon so it's cool to have everything in one place
Same
I once found two new, cashmere sweaters, tags still attached, shoved in between metro seats. Paris is heaven if you're a cheapskate. You can furnish your entire apartment AND dress urself like a boujee if you just keep your eyes open haha. Love u Damon love to see you thrive xx
I would have never take something that was in the metro lol too risky
I found a cashmere beanie on the streets of Berlin, found out it was €60.... I kept it (but washed it first😅)
@@chloef544 Même si tu nettoie bien?
@@mariebourgot4949 si c'est bien lavé ça peut le faire mais les matières comme ça ça retiens odeur/saletés alors…
I found a book of Da Vinci's art in the metro in Barcelona. I was like ayyyee score
God this was so good, your filming and editing will forever be my favorite
I just spent 14 minutes worrying about whether you had a bathroom 👁👄👁
same hahhha
“I tend to burn everything cuz I cook everything on high thinking it will cook faster” lmao same
Jazy I'm known for cooking on "sky high" and am an expert on "golden black" cuisine.
It wouldn’t be a video by Damon if he didn’t talk about his ex lmfaooo
OPE SIS LE BIBLIOTHÈQUE C'EST OUVERT ( ? )
You are ridiculously cute. Lurvvve you.
@@CastellonZamora lmaoooo
Who is it??
Priyanka Banka idk lol. In every video he just has to say “my ex” 😂😂
Hearing him seamlessly transition from his charming Southern American accent to French, without a trace of his accent, is giving me the most delightful whiplash
He's got a strong accent;) French accent sounds differently. Wow. You Americans are so easy to impress .. So simple minded.
His accent is not Southern. It's exaggerated Midwestern. That's how people speak in Southern Indiana on the border with Kentucky. En plus, he has a very thick American accent in French. And I have never seen him hold an unedited converso in French with a French speaker. Edited bits and bobs here and here don't French fluency make.
he actually has a pretty normal accent. he just exaggerates it for the videos and makes it sound more midwestern
@@margauxkol3875 what is your damage lmao
@@margauxkol3875 its hard to hear the accent in a language you don't speak. How does that makes you simple minded?
this might sound dramatic but you and your thrifted apartment have RE-ignited my zest for LIFE!! bizu booboo bizuuuuuu
i can relate with this
Same here
omg cora
Legit didn’t even register in my brain those were cabinets until you opened one! I’m inspired now to go thrift frames.
Sam I GASPED
Your fake bad French accent is giving me life
🤭😩😫 sometimes i do it just to mess w people here
I absolute loved it! 👍🏻😂
Damon Dominique how dare u!😂😂😂😂
in which time stamps are those instances?
I'm French and I'm about to live in Paris for college next year. He's teaching me sooo many good things to live in Paris! I just love him, thank you 😭
Si jamais t'as des questions, j'ai habité Paris intra-muros et 5 communes de petite et grande couronne.
Une autre invitation à poser tes questions ici ;)
My rule when i watch a video on youtube:
If I laugh one time, I leave a like.
If I laugh a second time I leave a comment.
If I laugh a third time I subscribe.
Did all of that.
Loved it!
I am Parisian living in Dublin, I related to a lot of things!
Haha waouh nice rules, I'm curious to see how many times you laugh for this video (I'm from Paris living in Saigon) : czcams.com/video/VOHaTu2bEi8/video.html
Hi Arthur! I'd love to know how this online rule translates to decision making out there in the physical 'real' world. I'm deeply intrigued. Surely you have a formula for that too? Please tell me more :)
Boy you need to put more ads in your videos! We’re all loyal fans and if supporting you means watching a couple of quick ads, WE’RE ALL FOR IT. Keep it up with the videos, they’re so entertaining🤩 And also, the video design/aesthetic is really creative, I’m in love
yes, please
last time i was this early damon didnt have a bank account
LMAAAAAOOOOO DEAD
Me a European watching an American move to France: He's confused but he has the spirit.....
What would you say hes confused abt?
@@sg5067 European lifestyle
@@leaschmitt2496 yeah but like what about it? What's he doing wrong?
Lol
Yeah I want to know what he’s confused about too...... I’m curious
your office is DREAM! the frames/pictures was such a good idea omg
11:09 “i’m going to use these frames take out these pictures although he’s kinda cute i might leave him” lmaoo
I joined the Air Force to travel, I filled out my “Dream Sheet” ( where you put down your base preferences) and a reason why it’s called a Dream Sheet is because it’s a dream, not everyone gets the base they want.
But for me my Dream became a reality because I’m going to Pordenone, Italy in June 🇮🇹❤️
Thanks Damon and you too Jo for igniting the love for travel & language in me, I love all of your videos. I owe it to you guys. Ciao
Derran Lawston congrats dude!
Congrats!!! I was active duty af and my first base was Misawa, Japan and I loved it!
Buona fortuna! Spero che ti trovi bene in Italia.
Derran Lawston omg I live in pordenone
Congrats :)
I was dying on the inside when you said you were wearing your “outside clothes” on your bed😩 it’s a Caribbean person’s nightmare😩😩🤣
girl yes!! lmao
I hate when people do that
😱 Yes! I’m like, “not your outside clothes!”
I have seen Americans sit/laydown on their beds with the shoes they constantly wear outside. Yes. You guys are worried about outside clothes 😂
Amu G Shoes on the bed?🤢 🤢 shoes don’t make it past the foyer in my home. Have they not heard of slippers
I'm European (Poland) and I love Damon's style. It's sad people say only Americans are digging this style because that's not true.. I've traveled to Greece and Portugal and those places did had the romantique, artistic and enchanting vibe to them. Although I've never been in Paris, I believe that city is great for vintage inspired interior design! It's a great match with the city's old apartment buildings. In the end this guy's furniture and decorations are second hand and clearly representing past decades, maybe even revival of past centuries. And it would be quiet a waste if European people see this combination as pathetic American effort and lack of European trends. Be grateful of what you have. Embrace the history, the art. Rather than feel ashamed of it, my dear European family.
Totally agree! I live in the U.S. but I have a grandma-style home because I thrift everything, and it looks great! :)
This is actually super impressive. Such a small space and you did the damn thing. Love that gallery wall and the fact that you thrifted everything just goes to show being sustainable can be CHIC when you get creative!
This apartment would be perfect for my grandma, she loves to spy on neighbours 😂😂🙈🙈
LMBO!! I can imagine that!
There are two ways to deal with a tiny space like your bathroom: either make it feel bigger with light colours and mirrors and minimalism, or treat it like the inside of a jewelry box and go for intimate and intense. If it were me, I'd stick with the coziness and openness you've got going with the main room, and go for intense in the bathroom. I'd hide the ceiling and the hot water heater both with 3-4 beaded curtains, attached to the wall opposite the hot water heater and then draped across the bulk of the ceiling, stopping where the hot water heater is, then draping again over it and to the wall just below it. You'd get a massive chandelier effect.
American here. Paint the water heater yellow. It's not a bug, it's a feature. Use the color as accents.
or... many possibilities. Beaded curtains are a dust magnet. And tacky.
@@dreamervanroom That hot water heater menancingly mounted above the tub is tacky -- and scary.
To me, the only good things about French design are doors and windows -- and even those are strictly for aesthetic, not practicality.
y’all damon is such a libra 😩😩 the way he kept mentioning balance with his neat picture wall and talking about surrounding yourself with beauty-
we love you damon keep it up
Its like u design this place so that you can just sit anywhere and the backdrop would be beautiful
‘Call me by your name was better.....this is the sequel’ 😂🤣🤣
your username 👀💕
My Name's GlitterFace LisTeN 😂😂
The season was a hot mess, but she cute! alright 😂🤣💗
@@matchagrlie she is a cutie 100%! i miss them all and need yasmina's season asap
so basically how to create the "call me by your name" vibe in your own apartement
I love how you compartmentalised this tiny space into four living areas!
YOU NEED A RAIN SOUND MACHINE, to drown out the noise at night. Best purchase of my life.
the past couple nights I've been playing an ocean waves youtube video all night...
Or ear plugs. I recommend ones with SNR 35db from my own experience.
Or you can just get an app on your phone for free 🤷🏼♀️
I recently got a google nest mini speaker from CZcams and discovered they have installed nature sounds. Now every night I’m yelling ‘HEY GOOGLE RAIN SOUNDS’ or thunder, southern, river, fireplace or just plain white noice
that little box would be perfect for a diy travel watercolor kit js 👀
As a moroccan, the little surprise reference to my country made me super happy. I made me go from enjoying the video to liking the video, and also making me homesick. So Merci Damon.
I want Wes Anderson to make a movie about this
*that* mirror is iconic tho
His frame wall reminds me of a Wes Anderson movie
oh my you got that just right
**cough** French Dispatch
okay this is my first video of damon's and he is literally the coolest person ever. omg I want to be his friend.
Your natural French accent, your fake American French accent, and your fake French French accent...all so great 😂
damon i can see youve truly adapted to the european way of living since youre not wearing shoes indoors, bravo!
also oblig mention of the ex but still no ex
and then i had to go and ruin it at the end...😫😩
wait so americans actually do wear shoes inside? i thought that was a thing for tv (Im canadian)
@@yendaaaa lol I didn't realize this was an American thing, I thought it was normal. Yup, everyone at my house wears shoes inside for the most part. It's odd when you go to someone's house and they ask you to remove your shoes! 😂🤷♀️
@@emgmin reallyyy? Why don't you wear slippers? Aren't they more comfortable and breathable?
I don't know where you get your informations from, but in most European countries, ppl do wear shoes inside their homes or other ppl houses.
I would suggest investing in a good, fairly large volume dehumidifier for your bathroom. Makes a huge difference when you don't have proper ventilation. Also, leave your windows open for a few hours per day at least. Great apartment tour!
Oh I love this. Such a charming, lively little show'n'tell. Such light-hearted, open-armed energy! And generously providing links and giving detailed bits of informational extras that clearly increase your workload during production rather than being part of a shortcut approach is noticed and appreciated. You're a breathe of fresh air for me this week. xoxo :)
I genuinely feel like you’re my friend, showing me around your new place. Love it! Thanks for your candor and your fun style!
the quality. you inspire me so much
omg funny seeing u here I love ur videos!
9:16 is so Wes Anderson
i’m in love with the style & the vibes in your apartment! the couch, the kitchen tiles, the frame wall, everything!! also, the music is so fitting and it just adds to the whole atmosphere perfectly !
I absolutely love every thing about this channel. The music, the way you speak, the way you film, the way you edit, God even the way you put every. Single. Information. In your description box I freaking love it all!! I came here because Ashley mentioned you and I'm so thankful I did!! ❤
I'm Sicilian and kinda so honored to see the map of my island on your mirror 😅. By the way I think that decoring a little apt like that is talent
I can't believe how amped I get when I see a Damon Dominique upload, and ugh thrifting in Europe is THE best.
i don't know how i get here but this part of youtube is making my life happier
the way you designed your apartment is literally so beautiful AND the fact that you saved money doing it, you're thriving!
I love the Paris series, such helpful information too.
I just made a playlist an hour ago to organize the content!!!
Hey Damon, just wanted to let you know that you are amazing and I enjoy the content you choose to share with us. Have you thought about doing a podcast? I know editing videos and thinking of new content of videos takes time... but I ld love to hear you talk about experiences with guests on a podcast =) I think everyone can agree that we want MORE of you often 😉😅 (selfishly I want more)
Prince R Yes! All for him starting up a podcast!
Yes yes yes yes
I am 3 minutes in and I already love you! It's 3:45am and you have me cracking up. I love the space, you did a great job. And btw, the English to French is awesome!
I like to imagine that Germany is not all too different from France and these Videos actually convince me lol. When he was like „why is the heater under the window?“ I glanced over to my heating system under my windows.
Isn’t it normal? That way you either have your heater on or the window open,,, unless you wanna heat for the whole of Europe that is.
AM I THE ONLY ONE WAITING DESPERATELY FOR ANOTHER DATING WITH DAMON EPISODE???
Such a great job, Damon! We love the way you set up the new crib! That frame wall is honestly the best interior design I've seen in years haha - time for me to do some thrifting...
I just watched 7 minutes of this and said “you’re cute who are you!” Glad you popped up on my suggested watch! ❤️
You are delightful! So authentic,, no fake mannerisms etc. like most others. You had me at “strategic...first thing they see”-exactement! - keep making videos please, you are very artistically talented and charismatic!
Been looking forward to this
Your vid just popped up on my recommendation. Never searched for such kind of video but loving every minute of it.
Your inner light really shines in everything you do.☺️Like a breath of fresh air!
Love how honest you were about everything! Love your personality and I’m glad you’re pursuing your dreams!
libras though do have that vibe
Your videos are literally so inspiring! I can't watch one without smiling the entire time. Thank you for being you
This definitely made my day. Damon is hilarious!! I need to go thrifting in Paris now. I need Damon to decorate my apartment too
One of the things I LOVE about you is how observant you are. I love how you pay attention to technicalities as well as the artistic side of things.
Thank you for starting my Saturday morning on such a good note. Just put a smile on my face.
Loved the pictures and cuts in this and the especially interior, coming from a fellow libra design enthusiast . The computer break down was actually worth the video. Let me know if you ever want to hop on a train to Basel, Switzerland. I‘ll show you around
I love love love how u decorated ur apartment ! Love those small quirky things 😍😍
We need more touristy/thrifting vlogs 🤗 I just love Damon’s vibe.
OMG, I'm American who moved to Strasbourg, France last year. I furnished my apartment from Emmaus! Love it :)
imma watch this 8 times in a row
Found your channel yesterday and I’M OBSESSED
🙌🏼 WELCOME 🙌🏼
"I wish it weren't just a square." Actually, square is the best shape for a studio.
Your apartment looks exactly like mine did when I studied abroad in the Czech Republic. That two burner no oven ass havin life 😂. Wouldnt trade it for the world though
which gopro is this?! that is the camera you're using right?
Your apartment is gorgeous! Makes me wanna move to Paris. It is so stylish and I love how you managed the small space.
Love love love this! A beautiful apartment that looks so personal and unique unlike a lot of CZcamsr's apartments these days (at least the Americans lol) and the editing made it even better!
his apartment is brighter than my future
You're wonderful! Love you and your channel soooo much 🧞♀️
I have never seen this channel before in my life, I have never heard of this man, but I am 100% here for it
I loved this video so so much!
And your appartment is so incredibly beautiful.
Oh and you gotta admit that the yellow shade that's used in the kitchen is absolutely gorgeous!
everything about this is beautiful
your apartment is a dream
this is literally my dream. damon is out here living my dream life. i’ll speak it into existence, one day i’ll live in my homeland paris. not necessarily the same city 😗💀 (southernish france girly) but PLZZZ i’m going to. love ya damon
9:07 is the most French thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
And I’m here for it. 🙌🏻
Man even less than 1000€ monthly in Paris is considered cheap and you're telling me you can have a freaking chambre de bonne for even less?? I am so moving to Paris 😂Anyway, I loved this video. You didn't sound like bragging at all and for some reason, it felt so different from the usual house tour you would see on youtube. Thank you for being honest and just on point with editing and personality! I know it can be really tough moving across the world (I moved to Japan for 1 year so I can empathize so much with your struggles), but I am very happy to see you somehow manage to smile and brush it off online. I would love to meet you one day 😭 Have e good weekend!
PS: I legit thought you were opening a secret door in the wall then I realized they are just cabinets.
Damn the way you whispered my name though 😂😂😂. Loved the home tour by the way. You have the travel show thing down, maybe next you can take over home renovations!
CHANEL! you should know by now that i barely know how to use a hammer
I LOVE your videos! you're so much fun to watch! :)
I love this 🥰 about to binge your videos over the next few days
I knew from the beginning you'd make this work big time
Would love to see a video on home decor thrifting in paris 😍
This has been the most entertaining channel I’ve stumbled across. Gonna binge watch you now.
You are so talented, engaging, and fun. I am so glad I found your channel.