NEVER TOO SMALL: Storage Packed Micro Apartment, Hong Kong 24sqm/258sqft

With their reimagining of this newly built apartment in bustling Kowloon, owners and interior designers Alice and Brian chose to minimise waste by retaining the existing floor plan and keeping all walls and appliances intact. Instead, they introduced clever spatial interventions, the primary being an “attic” into which they added deep overhead cabinets that can be competitively accessed from the living room. A series of practical and functional walnut-clad joinery and furniture throughout, including a custom-designed shoe cabinet with an integrated slide-out bar table and a hydraulic lift platform bed, blend seamlessly into the space creating a cohesive and efficient home within the limited footprint.

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Ep 179
Project Name: WALNUT

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

[marsh_ion]

One of the smartest solutions to an apartment under 30sqm I've seen that neither compromises on aesthetic or function. Well well done guys!

[ldw]

I loved the approach of not ripping out what existed and to make it work into the vision. Amazing what they did with the space. So much storage. The hidden table that slides out is so practical as well. Bravo! ❤

[Jack_huntakilla]

An apartment located in the mega constrained Hong Kong and designed by two interior designers? Lots to learn from. I love the simple minimalistic design. Also loved that they made use of existing cabinets and fixtures to reduce wastage. Quite often you'll see designers removing existing cabinets and stuffs so I really appreciate their mindset. Good job to the owners and Never Too Small crew for this wonderful episode!

[zedlicious]

Amazing how 24 square metres can be configured and nice joinery. I feel luxurious having 54!

[I_am_Lauren]

It was cool to see an apartment that kept the original layout and wall structure.

[dorthy]

I'm so impressed that two people live here. That kitchen is amazing. They took a tiny kitchen in a tiny apartment and made it into a spacious kitchen with lots of counter and storage space without overwhelming the tiny apartment. I'm also really impressed with that makeup station. It's so perfectly multi-functional.

[cheapandchic]

I love how the existing kitchen looks with the walnut cabinets. Goes to show we don't need to change everything, especially when it's perfectly functional. The colour scheme of the apartment is beautiful, I wish we could've seen the small balcony, it looks very serene. I lived in 30 sqm in my twenties and it wasn't nearly as spacious as this place- the power of great design.

[oleung]

The false ceiling storage space is a fantastic touch

[ahumanbeing]

The interior designers chose to keep the original floor plan - a decision that I agree with. The original floor plan was good enough, and there is no need for dramatic alterations such as dismantling a wall. One upside I noticed about the original floor plan was that there is unobstructed passage from the entrance to the balcony - you don't need to go around anything like a kitchen counter or wall. Such unobstructed passage from the entrance to that balcony allows natural light to fill the entire room once the curtains are open.

The good thing is that the interior designers purchased the place. Though the original floor plan was kept intact, ownership of the place gave them the freedom to fit the apartment to their comfort and liking, such as installing extra cabinets - both the wall-length ones and the mounted ones.

Great content! 👍

[fredericpayan]

It looks so much bigger than 24 sqm and it seems so practical, so well thought through: welldone

[Dinki-Di]

One of the best micro appartments I have seen. Attractive and practical with creative furniture and storage design solutions.

[justthen]

As a HK guy, IMO the main issue the interior desgin from HK always focus on storage. So end up cabinets everywhere, make the space even more depressed surrounded by all these wooden boxes. The very popular platform storage in bedroom even make it worse. Another thing is this designer decided to keep some of the existing wooden fixture like the door or the floor that totally not matching their walnut theme. This make the space feel too busy will all these different pattern and color of wood element. Is good to see the designer try to fully untilize the space but come on, for me I really don't want to eat just next to a shoe cabinet 😅

[jobro]

24sqm
I say well done.
A clam, uncluttered space.
An amazing amount of storage.

[avgonyma]

Wow, I'm impressed how you are able to live clutter free!! 🙌🙌🙌
So zen. ❤

[chungyeungli]

Hello from Hong Kong!! The design from this video is very very common in HK as most apartments are around the same size.
Some may even put the bed in a higher level so that they can have more work space below .

[sidpil]

Love the idea of combing three armless chairs to make a sofa! Also allows the flexibility for single seating configuration as and when needed [like when you have a guest/talking to each other].

[foooeey]

Amazing use of the space yet still creating a comfortable living apartment. Hats off to the designers.

[tonimedlen]

This is so clever ! It highlights the need for hidden storage everywhere so that there is no clutter. I would add a lot of art and plants myself. I feel
Very fortunate to have 58 sqm in my one bedroom apartment!

[JamesHK]

Beautiful precision in a calming textural oasis amid a drab, weathered cityscape

[vincyagain]

Yes!! Hong Kong apartments are small but often very innovative and multifunctional. The location of their apartment is so convenient I think it’s perfect for a young couple like them. It’s busy outside but in their home it is modern and calming. It feels like a cozy home 🫶🏼