ARCHITECT REDESIGNS - A Tiny Paris Studio Apartment - 34.4sqm/370sqft

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 The Existing Apartment
4:58 The Existing Plan
6:58 Furniture Layouts
8:53 Renovate or Remodel?
9:51 A First Attempt
12:18 Inefficiencies
13:52 Creating Space
15:16 The Final Design
19:07 Bellroy

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Disclaimer:
This is not design advice, nor can I give you design advice. Everything in this video is conceptual and is for entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing design advice. Nothing in this video should be construed to form an architect client relationship. You should contact your own architect to obtain advice regarding any particular project. When hacking furniture, you do so at your own risk. Some of links shown are affiliate links that provide me a small commission to help support the channel. This video was sponsored by Bellroy.

[qualitysesameoil]

I really wish you don't abandon this series.. so much more inspiring than any other interior series I can find on youtube

[Dinki-Di]

The decision to create a separate toilet will guarantee a better resale price in France. Culturally, they value a separate bathroom and toilet very highly.

[zellalaing]

Ooooh I like the idea of 3 Tier designs in terms of costs. A renter friendly-budget one, a medium cost, and a "no budget dream flat" type one.

[TheJojo]

Wow, Daniel - you took us through a design option journey, explaining pros and cons along the way. Awesome, that. And the end result is perfect for the space. If possible, please keep your viewers informed how renovations to this space are made (by the owner) as it would be amazing to see the final result. Class A work!!!

[loukiab]

You could go even further :
It's rare to find a bed bigger than 140x190cm in Paris, so you could even downsize your queen bed.
It's also rare to have kitchen islands in such small spaces ; I find it's and English and American obsession that French people do not have. That space in the middle of the apartment can be used for parties ;)

[alexXsacha]

As a french person, I must say I've lived in apartments like these all my life, this layout is so standard here. So cool to see how much more functional and pleasant they all could be.

[ritafairclough]

I learned that in fashion history. The french doors accommodated the pannier gowns popular at that time, (17-18 century) so the ladies didn't have to enter rooms sideways fun fact

[petrao]

I have lived in Paris for several years and was interesting to watch this video to see a perspective of a designer who doesn't live in a french capital. Nice job and ideas, was a lot of work to come to a final solution! Living in Paris I can give some impressions: this studio is already a good size, there's a lot of studios available of the size 13-25 m2. :) The size 34 m2 gives enough of space to have a washing mashine inside, this is something luxurious in Paris and laundries are horrible. As someone stated before: the space in kitchen was meant for the washing mashine, this kind of small aparment rarely have dish washer. Living in Paris also means to meet people for dinner and spending a lot of time outside, so washing mashing is more important than a dish washer. My bathroom didn't have any window and was a no-go, the mould was there and color scratching from the wall. I had to buy some kind a "moisture catcher" object (parisian apartments are very old and have a bad isolation). Island was a nice solution and it's quite trendy, as for hosting, people tent to put everything to the wall and have enough space to move arund and to switch in chatting with several people. How do you change the bed linen in such a small space? White kitchen color gives the impression of a bigger space so was the right choice. All in all, was interesting to see how your ideas changed and all the useful possibilities (like - the table you mention would probably stay unfolded and would block the way). This practical point is top. The apartment looks fresh and il would be much easier to sell than the initial layout. Looking forward to see other studio redesigns.

[katrinarefior]

I would never have thought about the queen sized nook that you created in the second design. Well done! I love these types of videos that you do.

[Vectorrry]

I love how you continued to improve the design even after you have achieved a fairly workable layout.. Thats passion!

[raymondallo]

My first thought was flipping bathroom and kitchen too and then work out the the details. Great outcome!

[derek]

This series is the heart and soul of this channel!

[suzannecarter]

Wow - I would have gone nuts trying to figure this out - I greatly admire your persistence and critical thinking.

[VinceVandorpeTV]

finally another episode of architect redesigns!! thank you for this

[gene]

Nice design, though I would have another suggestion, what might be much easier and might give a much better value. The kitchen seams to be big enough to turn into a proper bedroom and by halfing the toilet and incorporating into the part with the window a small kitchen you would have a proper 1 bed and living room apartment.

Keep up the good job. Cheers George

[acebaker]

I have to say that my first thought when I saw the floorplan was swap the kitchen and the bathroom and open the kitchen to the rest of the apartment. Glad you got there in the end. Love the bed nook.

[TED.WANTS.TO.LEARN.]

pls don't abandon the series I've learnt so much and I keep learning more

[Denisesonnemberg]

I got emotional when the renders came up. Daniel you definitely can create the most beautiful and functional spaces, but never forgetting the person's history and way of life. The grandfather's artwork add me. This is my favourite series on this platform no doubt.

[veritas]

As someone who has lived in old buildings in small apartments like this most of my life I have a lot of issues with this. Those old parket floors are horrendous. The little slats come lose and tilt, nails start sticking out and cleaning them with a mop just leaves your mop shredded. The space in the kitchen was not for a dishwasher but for a washing machine. Going to the laundromat in big cities like this is expensive and a horrible experience. No washing machine is bad. Sleeping right against the window is horrible. It will always feel drafty even with new windows in winter and horribly hot in summer. The bathrooms needs a window because the airvents in these old buildings are crap. There will be mold there in a few months. Living in such a small apartment having a separate kitchen is a godsend because when you cook something in such a small space, especially fish or currys the entire studio will stink of it and the smell can even creep into your furniture and clothes. The small space next to the bathroom was ideal for brooms and trash. Creating more storage in the kitchen would have been ideal. Also where is this person going to put their clothes? In such a small space there is no need for a dining table AND a desk. You use the same table for both.

[anastasiiamatkovska]

I LOVE this! And it’s so interesting to watch you go through ideas and try different things. I feel like so many videos just show a polished version but not the ten other concepts that were considered. It’s insightful to see why the other layouts were a no.