Minimalist Couple Living in a Small 400 ft² Apartment with Clever Storage Ideas – FULL TOUR

Published 2023-12-17
Tina and Rob downsized to a 400-square-foot apartment so they could afford to get into the housing market. They've been living in this space for 3 years and have become masters at downsizing, organizing, and playing Tetris with their stuff to create a comfortable, functional home that has a minimalist and spacious feel without feeling cluttered.

They put a lot of thought and intention into every aspect of their home and came up with some beautiful interior design ideas as well as some clever storage and organization hacks in each space, from the kitchen and living room to the bathroom and bedroom. We've gotten so many great ideas after taking a peek inside their little condo for two!

You can follow and find out more about Tina & Rob's Small Space Big Life project here:
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Living in a small space isn't easy, and it requires a lot of discipline to keep the space clean and uncluttered. One of the things Tina and Rob do to prevent things from piling up is a one-in, one-out rule. So if they're bringing something new into the apartment, they have to get rid of something to make space for it.

But some of the benefits of living small are undeniable, it's more affordable, it's simple, and it can reduce your environmental impact if it means you use less electricity, buy fewer things, have less space to heat and cool, etc.

We hope you enjoyed this video! We have a playlist with some other great small apartment tours if you want to check them out here:
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All Comments (21)
  • @GregCurtin45
    A truly well laid out design of their condo. I know a person in an 800sqft corner condo unit that isn't half as functional. More importantly, it is nice to see a couple that seem to enjoy each other's company. Life is much easier when you partner is your best friend. I think Rob and Tina could live anywhere comfortably and happy. Lots of lessons here for the rest of us. Thanks Mat and #ExploringAlternatives for sharing this with us.
  • @efortunywhitton
    Love your place! ❤ Similar thing happened to us: moved from nearly 2k square ft to now 600 square ft, and have been in current space for over 10 yrs (in city for work). For my forever countryside home someday, the one thing I now know I don't want: large indoor space; outdoor: yes. Living small is a liberation. 😊
  • @sue1703
    Tina & Rob have done a wonderful job making their living space so warm and comfortable! I love what they have done! :)
  • @KodeyWhiteWolf
    Loved this video. Really showed being a minimalist can work easy in a small space and still have all the comforts of home. Thanks for this
  • @bibhasdmusic
    Once you become a home-owner, no matter how small it is in sq ft area, it would still feel bigger due to the comfort that ownership brings in. Edit : Had to edit out house with home. Since people seem to put more literal sense in the kind of dwelling, rather than the idea of dwelling ownership in first place.
  • @57waterlily
    You have a lot of great ideas for living small. You make very good use of your small space.
  • @bethyoung3654
    Beautiful and so well organized! Very peaceful vibe.
  • @user-rd5hp7xf1c
    Just wonderful use of space. I'm older and when I think back of the money wasted and the stuff I just couldn't live without ( now I know that was not true ) I realize how it was all un-necessary. Bravo to you both and all the younger people who are getting less is more living correct.
  • Nice job. As a child in Germany I remember a taller table in front of couch that would double for meals was a normal thing. No extra table needed.
  • @binneybrush
    So good! They should change that bedroom closet door into a curtain of something of the like. That door blocking everything would drive me nuts
  • Instead of bi-fold or sliding closet doors, I’ve found a curtain or shower curtain works better. Just slide curtain to one side….doesn’t take any room and allows full access to closet. 👍
  • @berlynify
    .. great call taking out the pony wall. Seriously considering a 400 square foot apartment (condo) too - thanks for posting, very helpful :)
  • This turned out so great! Thank you guys so much for showcasing our small space! <3
  • @wendyhanberg8733
    You two are my heroes!!!! Just amazing what you have done with a small space!!!
  • @garotadagavea
    It is all about flow. The living space has to allow the natural flow of one's life style. This apartment, even though tight, flows well. The kitchen is great. There is even a dishwasher and plenty of prep space!
  • @Kate-ie8ew
    Fabulous!! It's amazing how clever your small space solutions are, very impressive.
  • @126missday
    It dosent seem too minimal you seem to have all the things you need and you’ve made good use of the spaces in the apartment which is well done by the way I love the windows and view very modern, I really like your home very nice.😌