NTS: How a Sydney Ceramicist Lives Small

Nestled amidst the bustling streets of the dense inner city suburb of Darlinghurst, this quaint 47sqm terrace home with a small hidden courtyard garden is home to Laura, Aman and their pets Eric and Annie. Inspired by their time in Japan, their home and the objects they choose to bring into it, are a reflection of their dedication to a more sustainable, thoughtful way of living and an appreciation for good, functional design.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

How we live small Ep. 1
Project name: Hidden Garden House

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director & Cinematographer: Nam Tran
Director & Producer: Elizabeth Price
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jess Ruasol
Music: Where Is the Love - Instrumental Version by Johnny Gorillas
The Release by Walz
The Moon in Your Eyes by Louis Adrien
Caps Take 2 by Walz
Sultans of Streams by Jozeque
Better by Aves
Solstice by Michael Drake
Echoes of Remembrance by DaniHaDani
Inner Peace by Nadav Remez
Going Somewhere by Aves
The Minotaur by Julian Hartwell
Roses - Instrumental Version by sero
Bonding - No Backing Vocals by Jia Lee

[craigcasseycoaching]

I love this new take on your regular series. Please pass on thanks to the couple for showing us how they live and for being so gregarious!

[iomis]

I live in a really tiny house that I own. It is my forever home. I don't pay rent and I don't see the point in going bigger. I don't own much as I am pretty minimal. People have asked me if this is my starter home, but I never saw the point of a starter home. This is the home I plan on staying in as long as I live. Hopefully have many more years and many more memories in it.

[congareel]

This is the best interview on the channel. This woman articulated perfectly what responsible intelligent design choices are. A wonderful human.

[debzeb]

Love that the homeowner made those fabulous floor tiles.

[lysan]

What a warm and calming space! The tiles are unique and add a lot of character. I also love how enthusiastic she is about her space.

[ihatehandles]

She did an incredible job. I agree we need to be more communal with items, not everyone needs their own appliances, especially ones that you rarely use! Beautiful.

[markuswedlich]

Absolutely great. This is a prime example of how deliberate decisions can have an impact. So many details that could easily be overlooked but where not forgotten. The choice to have no bathroom mirror and a strange and small sink. The small, almost invisible light switches. The choice to have cabinets without a handle. And the small stone as seating for the elderly. Absolutely wonderfull

[rebeccacartier]

I second someone else’s opinion… this is very cool to see the designer/architect walk through and then to see the homeowner, how someone actually lives in it the structure.

[erikastoklasa]

I loved the idea of ​​showing the project in one video and the way the residents live there in another. It would be great if you kept posting like this! ❤

[kimberleyrigg]

Love the insight from the people living small. A someone who used to be a collector of stuff in my 20's and 30's I have recently started to embrace the principles of living small and I love it. I know many people do not have a choice or see it as a temporary move but I wish I bought into the principles at a younger age. It is so freeing not to have so much stuff and not being able to buy stuff it really means I had more money to spend on experiences. While this home would not work for me it is beautifully done and I love how she has brought her craft into key elements of her home.

[minste]

my favourite episode of never too small ever. Such an inspiring and beautiful space, yet not pretentious. I loved their approach and vibe

[philiq]

This was a surprise. Great dimension to the initial feature. It's really cool seeing a bit of "a day in the life" of how they live throughout the home. Beautiful.

[Erika-gmtf]

This video really helped after seeing the first video of this home. So good seeing the real people and how they actually live in this space. Very human. Night and day difference. Thank you.

[SN-szkw]

Thank you. This expanded format is a great idea - more honest. It takes these places from being eye candy to dynamic living spaces. Great to hear about the challenges & trade offs as well as the benefits. Also very grounding to hear her say this is a “phase” in their lives & reference to the Tetris element. Absolutely realistic perspective.

[santacruz]

I love Sydney and I really love this house, a great achievement what Laura and Aman did here!

[nappingracez]

She is so bubbly, I wish them lots and lots of happiness in this beautiful home :)

[olalalala]

Love how everything is thought out about the everyday habits, like the two top stove, the lack of huge appliances ensuring to live minimalist lifestyle, not having food wasted because you only buy what you can put in the small fridge.

[jenp]

i love this longer format, and walkthroug. appreciate all the lightness in this beautiful home

[San]

Very nice complement to the architect's video. People often comment that the NTS spaces do not look lived in. So the owners's point of view and their more spontaneous presentation shows how it really is. I liked the space more after this video than after the architect's one. It's a great thing to have both, I hope you can continue that in the future!

[imamessbutitsfine]

i don't understand all the mean comments. laura seems so sweet and if the house isn't your personal style that's fine but absolutely no reason to be rude.