NEVER TOO SMALL: Architect’s 90's Inspired Apartment, Paris 57sqm/614sqft

Nestled inside a two-story industrial building in eastern Paris, the extraordinary Maximalist mini loft reflects a Nintendo and comic book filled childhood and the creative passion of its owner, architect Anthony Authié of Zyva Studio. The open plan living, kitchen and dining area is a large 4.2 metre high grey box, featuring furniture made by either Authié himself or his friends, including a wooden sofa with red leather cushions and a 3D printed coffee table inspired by the Super Mario game’s spiny Koopa Troopas. The fully metallic kitchen, with metal doors and grey granite countertop, was inspired by Batman’s Mr. Freeze, and features neon pink 3D printed door handles and four vibrant orange stools resembling the pipes in the Super Mario games. A staircase, which doubles as a wall for one side of the kitchen, leads to the bedroom where a curtain of yellow fabric creates the illusion of a large yellow box. Every inch of this 57sqm apartment features imaginative and personalised touches, making it a truly one-of-a-kind living experience.

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Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
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Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol

[zeruzio]

It's obviously not going to be stylistically to everyone's tastes, but I love that he has made it his own and enacted his vision. It actually looks incredibly cosy. Great to see a Never Too Small episode that is a home with character and not just another soulless AirBNB.

[bonnieechmalian]

Finally, a space that isn't white or beige and no plywood. The functional kitchen and bathroom and lively terrazzo could be a backdrop for any style. I do love seeing such a colorful and artistic space.

[kimberleyrigg]

Love how they extending the kitchen and stairs. I admire his style and appreciate how well it suits him and the space. Not to my taste but I think this has been done very well.

[menutokitchen]

He has extended his style to the design of the apartment, well done for the boldness! Not everyone can carry this out.

[obidean]

The design is definitely not for everyone, me included but boi this is such a refreshing episode. Standout from the sea of same-same minimalist deco in many episodes (which I like haha). I love how most of the quirky and fun touch done to the space referring to a ton of culture icons, makes the design meaningful and thoughtful.

Salute to the owner for having unique taste 👍🏼

[gracefulkimberella]

This apartment is excellently designed! It's so very well balanced!!! Most fail at this type of design because they overdo it. This designer shows his mastery of design with this wonderful place of art!

[EpicIngrid]

Although I'm not a maximalist myself, I love love love to see apartments like this 🤩 Kudos for including more diverse styles of apartments 🥳

[raerae]

I love it. I would decorate completely differently for myself, but I love how fun it is and how happy he is in the space he's created. It was so charming how much time he spent detailing the works created by either artists he likes or friends! His enthusiasm is infectious.

[freechilli]

This space is so quirky, I love it!! The colour palette keeps the space looking bright and the playful design doesn't sacrifice much in terms of functionality. Marvelous!

[phipimonares]

The fact that the terrazzo tiles compliment well with the playful bold coloured furniture plus the yellow accent is mind-blowing.

[HumptyDumptyActual]

This is by far the most unique house that's been featured on this channel. It's amazing, it has a lot of character. Wonderful.

[harveythecat]

It is a beautiful, well-designed space. It’s refreshing to see apartments that incorporate bold colors so tastefully

[ance]

Love this! I like that he talks about the thought process behind his design as opposed to just describing it, which these videos tend to do (“there is a lamp above the bed” - yes, I can see that!). So much fun and so stylish.

[Nini]

not even 5 seconds of the video and I could already tell that this is by far my most favourite tour on your channel !!!! And being myself a big nintendo fan, I'm obsessed with the coopa details ❤‍🔥feels like a total emergence in a very aesthetic video game world

[tuppence]

Those door handles in the kitchen are everything! And a kitchen that is inspired by Mr Freeze from Batman? Brilliant.

[thinkplanetearth]

Amazing loft space. Though the style is not for me, I do love his creativity and am grateful that people like him exist. Artists push boundaries and help expand our minds to what's possible.

[thoughts]

This is a perfect example of how to decorate one's place--always be YOU. This is not my style at all and yet I love it because it is unique and clearly reflects the people living there. Very cool. Fun to see.

[qawang]

I used to obsess about minimal style but once I ages more, I need a little lively like this design. I really love this room. So lit!

[Naitorokkusu]

I'm in love with the sleeping area. The yellow color looks gorgeous and the way it reflects the light makes it look so warm and cosy!

[Light]

You can see his personality shinning through this apartment! It's like you are in a video game!