NEVER TOO SMALL New York Designer Studio Apartment 33sqm/350sqft

Formerly a hotel built in the early 1900, this Upper West Side studio has been completely transformed into a bright and stylish contemporary home full of space-saving design tricks where a couple can comfortably cook and entertain. Drawing inspiration from the Parisian Beaux-arts style of the building, the team at NYC Design Studio Duro Deco added various arched frames and curves to create a sense of height and space, softening the edges and enhancing the flow of the home. Moving the kitchen into the living space created one large open living area. The clever addition of a custom made ‘Murphy Table’ to fit in a 4 seater dining area folds neatly up onto the wall and appears like an artwork when not in use. The materials used in the kitchen have been thoughtfully selected to reflect light from the large window across the room, whilst a frosted glass bathroom door allows light from the bathroom window to filter through to the rest of the apartment.

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Project Name: Upper West Side Studio

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographers: Matt Ritchie and Tama Whiting
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Courage by Some Were At Sea

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[j.b.]

Looks much larger than 350sqft. Loving the dining table come picture when not in use. This is a good redesign and a great space.

[vivio]

This architect did an amazing job. Not a lot of flashy fixes just easy, efficient design. The rounded edges and bathroom door are sublime.

[MitchKiah]

This is easily the prettiest, cleanest, most reasonable and usable design I've seen featured on this channel. It's also be the most humble and least pretentious designer by far. I'd live here in a heartbeat.

[JT-trcz]

This architect is like an artist, with small apartments as her canvas. Let's see more of her projects!

[amolborgaonkar]

The maximisation of natural light was the selling point for me. From the living room window to reflecting it on the kitchen cupboards and even the frosted bathroom door, it makes the apartment feel much more airy and bright. The arches too give a wonderful cozy feeling. The table doubling up as an artwork was genius! The open space in front of the apartment is a huge plus. Didn’t understand the piece of glass that was hung over the sofa, it reflected the TV. What was it?

[acarpio]

The "murphy" table/art frame is genius!

[bjt]

A really great result from such a simple redesign. It avoids all of the complicated, over-engineered shenanigans that you so often see architects resort to in these tiny environments.

[Polished]

The deep closet that uses the kitchen corner space is GENIUS

[amandalee]

This is my fav video for small spaces design in this channel: nothing too over the top, clean and practical design (the dining table), easy to maintain for day to day and good storage solutions! Bravo to the designer!

[nycGWOD]

The painting/wall folding table, the pendant lamps hanging over the bedside tables, the translucent glass bathroom door to let light through– all so elegant and thoughtfully done. Many thanks for documenting it NTS!

[kuriouskaren]

Without a doubt one of the best NYC studios I've ever seen. Kudos to the designer(s).

[emasoruk]

that flip up table into an painting is just something else

[whocares]

A fold out dining table is one of the few foldable furniture pieces that feels practical for the typical living space. This “Murphy table” is a beautiful use of space while bringing art and a personal touch into the space.

More generally I love the styling of this apartment, the arch theme, the lighting, and really achieving that sense of height is making me swoon. What a way to kick off North American videos! Looking forward to more :)

[TruTalks-goyo]

I love the simple aesthetics of the decor. It’s relaxing but functional.

[justling]

If it's possible, can you guys include a brief clip/sweep of the apartment at night? Just to see what it looks like without sunlight =)

[kimnguyen]

the idea of a table that folds up to review artwork is amazing. I think this idea should take off.

[dmontpet]

That's it, that's the one. You can now stop doing videos, you've found the best micro apartment 🏆. I don't know how you can top this, there is no single flaws. I would maybe add a plant but this place is so exquisite. Well done.

[NPCwars]

Every design choice here is immaculate. Simply amazing.

[cargogh]

I finished my drinking career and got sober in a 19th floor apt similarly laid out. Its entrance was between the bath and kit in original plan, with no bump out, and under 300SF. I loved the views and, like this apt, that secure feeling of being in a tower. I appreciate the fact that yours has everything without any transformer feel. Just beautiful.