NEVER TOO SMALL: Large Living Room To Tiny Apartment, UK 34sqm/365sqft

This is an adorable flat for a single person, but what I took away from the video is that four generations ago, this entire house was something the average family could afford to build/own, and now, we are expected to cram ourselves into one-quarter of that space and be grateful we can afford it. I'm all for small and functional living spaces, but subdividing an average-sized family home into four teeny-tiny flats feels like a slap in the face.

This place starts off absolutely beautiful, then absolutely falls apart for basic functionality: You can't access your clothes without climbing on over your bed. Glass doors seal off a tight office /sleeping space with no windows/ventilation -- you will suffocate or get extremely stuffy very fast. A fully mirrored wall faces your toilet 2 feet away, so you can stare into your own eyes while you're doing your business.

Calling it "Master bedroom" is stretching things a bit!

It looks like a pleasant temporary stay. I agree with all those commenting on how difficult it would be to make the bed, and getting to the clothes/ things at the back of the bed. Many of us noticed that some cabinet doors and fridge door opened the wrong way. Maybe it is the only way to get the racks out? I too am missing a proper table, it need not be big, maybe something with wheels one could push to the side, or a fold up one attached to a wall...IDK, I like this, but have seen better solutions.

I often wonder, why kitchen cabinets, fridges etc. open up the wrong way. All should open so they can be accessed from where you are mostly standing, while working in the kitchen, because if not, one has to move around the doors of cabinets or fridges in order to access its contents. Very unpractical! A professional should know that. All appliances are available opening either to the right or to the left. Cabinet doors can be mounted with the hinges on the right or left side.

That bed must be a nightmare when it comes to changing the sheets

It's an anti-Tardis (normal house on the outside, tiny on the inside)

Does anyone else also wanna know what the whole house looks like?

Really light and attractive space. Good functionality. My only thought is that it does really feel more like a "granny" or guest annex than a separate, independent unit. The entry/exit arrangements are poor. I don't think entering via a patio door directly into the living space is generally viable...especially given the wet weather the UK has much of the year. He needs to rethink that in my opinion.

The kitchen doors open in the wrong direction

The bay window is to die for! The idea of transferring the layout of a boat/yacht interior to a home is pretty clever!

I see a few reasons why I wouldn't find this cozy home very practical - Firstly, very tiny fridge and few cupboards, which means regular grocery shopping; Secondly, it's a pain to make the bed and take the clothes above the bed. I think it's a lovely home for a short stay but not for the long term.

Did he change the family house into 4 Airbnbs?

Love the foldout bed, the way that you don't need to get rid of anything beforehand. Also love the lack of knobs on the cabinets, makes everything easier on the eyes. Don't love how you can't walk on each side of the main bed. That space doesn't really seem functional, reaching the overhead cabinets there would be a pain.

Very limited storage for a mid to long term rental. A bar counter fridge isn't spacious neither are the wardrobe / closet spaces. How do you change the bedding on the king size bed? I'd rather a double bed with space around the sides. The fold out single bed is a clever idea. I wonder how much the rent is? I would surmise it would'nt be 'bang for your buck', from the tenants' viewpoint, considering it is in a well-to-do county loation.

Wow, this is one of my favorites. It feels so clean and simple but also very warm and inviting!

Cute, but I couldn't handle it without a real (full-sized) refrigerator and closets for my clothes. . . or is this just for vacation/holiday?

Really sorry to say so, even if I'm the only one, but I really don't like this one and do not even look at it as a place to live in, except for the garden view... Feels either like a sad unpersonal and not very convenient B&B suitable just for a couple of nights, either I see it a " style space example" in some Ikea store. Those kitchen doors opening the wrong way because you did not read the mounting instructions or because you won't use them so you didn't care to think it over...that glass door of any 60's administrative office you'd hate to work in, but at home : what a great feeling ! ...... that "table" or counter so narrow you could never put an italian plate for pasta on it and where you can eat only being perched on those uncomfortable stools or standing.... I don't feel the space, I only see a big void on one side and cluster on the other. Anyway even young, I didn't want to crawl to go to bed even occasionnaly, so every night... Again, except for the view, everything feels sad, blank and uncomfortable to me, really sorry. 🥺

You forgot to turn the fridge door, so annoying!

Everything living area is functional, spacious and practical! One of the best small houses I have ever seen! Elegant and beautiful! I love the bathroom! Thanks so much for sharing