NEVER TOO SMALL: Adaptable Small Apartment for Family of Five Paris - 50sqm/538sqft

In the outskirts of central Paris, this once run down one bedroom apartment was given a new life by L’atelier, nomadic architecture studio, who converted it into a simple, adaptable home for a family of five. By refitting all the internal doorways with custom sliding doors, and removing a wall that divided the living area from a hallway, L’atelier was able to add a new main bedroom into part of the former living area. Featuring a custom entryway closet and couch the space now acts like a hub branching out to the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. This also allowed two new sleeping areas to be added to the home's existing bedroom, including a raised office created adjacent to the updated kitchen. Choosing to use polished Mediterranean pine and light parquet flooring throughout lends the home a simple, unified feel in a unique format that can adapt as its family changes.

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Project Name: Michelet

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Matthieu Torres
Editor: Gilda Jones
Music:
In The Clouds by Be Still The Earth
Plead Pause by Dear Gravity

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[nitrojane]

I really appreciate the way your channel shows both the original and updated floor plans - it absolutely helps me understand the spaces better.

[abrilt]

It was so intelligent how they created the children's room but that bottom bunk would freeeak me out

[dangvo]

In my opinion the two claustrophobically nooks used for beds should be storage spaces, and the space for the wardrobe should be used for a real double bunk bed, or murphy bed, or whatever else that you could actually sit on.( I'm a big fan of "lay out a mattress to sleep at night and put it away in the closet in the morning" ).

Or at least raise the office floor to give the bottom bed a bit more head space.

The whole place looks beautiful but the three children bedrooms bother me so much

[gohorin]

Great project! It's nice to see a small house project for a numerous family.
On the topic of affordability, I'd love to see a price range for these tiny house projects.

[sobre]

I’m amazed at how much space was created within 50 sqft only. Incredible stuff. But I’d definitely change the kids beds location, would have big drawers for storage instead of the beds, and a regular bunk bed instead of that wardrobe

[UnOoKandaGiiert]

It's a pity that almost every apartment fails to have a comfortable sofa that's big enough... I can't imagine being a family of 4-5 with a small sofa like that.

[ulqulqu]

I always pause and look closer at the floorplans, thank you for providing them. After the pandemic, I have started to think how families will / can operate should they all be in the same space for a long time. I watch all house tour videos with that point of view

[lizsays]

Love the kitchen table for family meals and homework. That's where we spent most of our time as a family. The few times everyone is in the living you can just throw large cushions on the floor for the kids. Everyone has private space and the beds are designed so no one will be falling off and getting injured. Well designed. Except I would have put the shower and toilet separate if possible.

[unrulycrow]

It's a small detail but having spent 29 years of my life in the suburbs bordering Paris (I'm closing in on 30 rn and moved to Aix-en-Provence last November), seeing the Vanves streets, similar to where I grew up, made me feel very nostalgic. This apartment too, despite being completely different from where I used to live (a 1900 building, then a 1900 house, both renovated while keeping as many original elements as possible), felt very nostalgic. Thank you for sharing that with us all. I am clearly biased but I love how this apartment has a big "home" feel to it that is very fitting of a suburb town bordering Paris.

[kumbisiseko]

I’ve been with you since the beginning and I’m really proud of how far the channel has come. This always inspires me with home projects I want to do. One day I hope to have my own project featured.

[tinekejoldersma]

I love the light and airy space. Pity there is less comfort made for sleeping and sitting.

[silviabinatti]

guys the kids' room is simply claustrophobic. I understand that they needed a third bedroom but I can't imagine sleeping in these niches 😫

[mrdutchrain]

Clever design! I had some doubts about the separating door in the bathroom first, because it makes the space much smaller while already small. But I see, the house was used by 5 people. Privacy and time efficiency in busy mornings when 5 people needs to prepare for the day, smart solution!

[ThisIsMyFullName]

I wish you would film more angled shots, as the straight wall shots are disorientating when you do a jump cut because it's difficult to figure out which wall you're looking at. I often have to go back to the layout of the build to figure out where the camera is facing.

[valerieann]

I love all the storage, and the big kitchen space. The child’s bedroom is more of a walk in closet (which I would personally love). Need softer furnishings in the living area for my taste and comfort.

[kealani]

Very little thought was put into the children's beds. A good night's sleep is the primary job of a home, and even the air quality around those beds wouldn't be good. The use of natural, light colored materials is good design, and most of the storage is smart and creative.

[dinadeif]

My mind is blown at the genius use of every square inch in this space 🚀 amazing 🤩

[gracefulkimberella]

I like how they found room for the kids beds in spaces not otherwise accessed. It looked like they all share the one closest. It seems to be a future proof layout for grandkids, also, to enjoy as they come. Besides the couch, I really like this layout!

[demolka]

One of the best designs on the channel! One thing that bothers me is the bed under the office. I would feel suffocated. But I suppose the kids likes it and when it changes they can moge to the office space ;)