NEVER TOO SMALL Italian Transforming Tiny Studio Apartment - 44sqm/473sqft

In order to maximise space in this small 44sqm apartment ATOMAA had to completely reimagine it’s floor plan, moving a troubling central bathroom that awkwardly split the home in two. This in turn allowed ATOMAA to expand the living and dining spaces, and introduce more natural light throughout the home. Using flexible sliding doors and curtains to facilitate the open transmission of light, and ease of movement throughout the home; yet still allow for privacy when needed. The addition of a laundry and a new, warmer & brighter material palette throughout leave this micro apartment almost unrecognizable compared to its previous form.

#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign

Project Name: Abruzzi

Creator: Colin Chee
Camera: Alessandro Carpentiero Photography
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Final Steps by Be Still the Earth

[louiseoh]

That shot of the elevator ascending and the dimly-lit staircase was lovely.

[jendougieeva]

Wow I love this one. Each room on it's own still feels like it could be part of a normal house. The sofa isn't tiny and looks like you could actually be comfortable on it. There is a proper place for jackets by the door, and masses of storage above the entry way.

There is a significant lack of counter space in the kitchen but that is expected - there is a full size sink for once! I just love this one, I could really see myself living in it and I wouldn't even have to sell half my belongings first (storage wise)

[RickyMcSpanish]

I do like it but the curtains just give it that slight hospital ward vibe but overall great use of space.

[pompei]

Not bad, but I feel like there are more that can be done to make use of that high ceilings in living and bedroom.

[virginiatolles]

The floor plan is much improved over the original plan.

[levison]

It’s unfortunate that the apartment wasn’t designed with wider windows originally. At least the new layout brings in more overall light than the old one.

[fapa]

Admittedly this channel is the reason i got interested in architecture... Now that i am on my first exam term and studying all of this i can appreciate the immense talent and thinking that got invested into tiny apartments like this one :)
Never stop uploading, because this channel just breathes inspiration!

[Yothlan]

I love the floor and layout, but I really wonder: why didn't they use the full high of the apartment? In the living room especially it looks a bit like a missed opportunity.
Awesome video as usual :)

[fouziafatimanazneen]

it would be helpful if the channel always mentions the cost that took to make the transformation of the apartments.be it in the video or might be in the description box.

[noodles]

The kitchen is nice! I would've done without the curtains dividing the living room and kitchen. The two rooms are pretty distinct and I feel it would feel bigger to leave it open

[figsredmond]

The whole curtains as a room divider thing always seems more like a student's bedsit solution rather than a well thought out design choice for a small apartment. The sliding wall panels are a good concept, the curtains don't really add anything & are really just a cluttered half-measure

[harshitakourjohar]

My heart does a lil dance on every new video notif

[claremaloney]

I really like the colour pallet not as bland as alot of these apartments

[andresfernandohuertasbolan]

I love how the transformation of the apartment is explained since I think we all agree that each of the spaces was used in a better way. But there is something that caught my attention the most, and that is the versatility of each space, especially the room, which offers the option of a private reading room.

[lorenzoal]

Love this apartment mainly the bedroom and the bathroom with double entrance. I don't really like that much the living room that felt a bit cold comparing it to the rest of the flat.

[fulvias.]

In this case I don't think the apartment has been really optimized, 44 mq is not so small and I would have used better the high ceilings, I would have avoided the curtains and the curved wall and used lighter colors. The livingroom has not a big sense, neither has the small room next to the balcony. Great potential, not really used. Of course is just a personal, subjective opinion! These videos are always great anyway to get ideas!

[sachinchoudhury]

I love the production value of your videos. It's insanely good! :D

[jaxtan]

Definitely a great re-layout with strong priorities. Really keen to learn how the architect solved the sanitary connection for the toilet bowl :D

[-rdm]

Curtains are a nuisance. If anything, use retracting frosted doors on the bedroom only. Living room and kitchen should be wide open.

[SpliceGirls]

Great redesign on the new layout, the storage and bathroom, bedroom all pleasing to the eye and functional. Just those curtains actually give off the energy you wanna hide your apartment because of the space restrictions, instead of the viewer appreciating how the apartment “appears bigger” - the curtains have now become the focal point especially in the living room. But of course this is your home and as long as you are happy that’s the most important. 🏡