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Taking inspiration from the 18th Century Shaker movements belief in maintaining tidiness in their spaces, Raimana Jones designed the aptly named Tidy Space using intuitive, meticulously crafted built-in furniture. Situated on the banks of the Tamaki River river in Otahuhu, Auckland the connection to the outdoors was key when designing the unit, driving the decision to place the lounge, a small dining area, bedroom and office nook closest to the river side, making the most out the view and the light from the sliding doors. A laundry, kitchenette, and a bathroom were placed furthest away from the river side, in the entrance area. A powder coated steel L-shaped cabinet, inspired by the muddy colours of the river, creates privacy and intimacy for the bedroom without closing it off completely, whilst also doubling as storage for both the bedroom and living area. There a small semi-circular table sits next to a custom built-in two seater couch, it’s design avoids breaking the flow of the space, while also allowing it to be relocated. Borrowing an organisational feature directly from the shakers, Raimana included a continuous wooden peg rail that runs the perimeter of the lounge and bedroom. Creating additional storage space and a framework for the occupants to add their own touches without fixing things to the walls.
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Music: Grow Slow Grow Deep by the Dream of Eden
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematographer: Tashi Hope
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
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it is a top quality to minimize the daily stuff
This is not about cozy or homely to me. This is about simple living and connecting with what matters – your sole and nature. The space doesn't ask to be left as is, in fact, there is a ton of space for making it your own.
Probably my least favourite design. Although would make a good air bnb.
There is no counter space, the fridge is minute … even smaller than a bar fridge and the kitchen is in an odd placement tucked away and not well connected .
As another comment has indicated, this design does not make the best use of space. It has a very underdeveloped design sensibility and the aesthetic of a University residential hall, lacking liveability.
The windows are also small and mean and generically placed with no intention, missing out on that spectacular view.
Given the context of the architecture and philosophy behind this style, I actually think it is VERY livable and successful in communicating its design origins. Is this for everybody? absolutely not. But part of the point of the Shakers was freedom of movement (hence the name). I know this isn't as well received as other places this channel has showcased but I think this is actually pretty phenomenal!
Giving the cars so much space seems like a waste. Maybe one car… but two?
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This is hilarious when you compare this place to a lot of the other incredible architecture and design concepts featured in other videos. Maybe I am being too critical because I am a Kiwi, but if a landlord expected me to pay rent for a bathroom with a sink that has no running water, I would know that they are being cheap c#&t. This is a new or recent build so there are no historic or conservation limitations here that would prevent you putting a working sink in the bathroom. Nice colour palette but the space could be used better.
Pull out drawers beneath the bed would be nice.
This is not small, by any considerations. Look good, but doesn't feel home-ly or cosy. Looks more like a showpiece more than anything…
I couldn’t use that tiny sink in the bathroom, I need a faucet.
Why are so many elements of the design "chopped" off for the sake of aesthetics over functionality?
The desk can easily extend all the way to the end of the bed. The hanging cupboard can span the full width of the desk, raise higher up above the desk, and come out further from the wall. The drawer under the couch can also take up the full width and height of the wall. Ikea currently sells a one-piece bathroom sink vanity that only takes up less floor space, but offers significantly more utility!
This is a horrendously utilized space that seems to have been designed by a child who only flipped through a few magazines.
I feel the L shaped cabinet makes the bed claustrophobic not private. There isn’t even space for a tissue box or light for reading in bed. Shaker’s design was developed to put furniture out of the way. The designer could have used the Shakers take on style by using the pegs to store chairs, collapsible tables and other furniture, which can be swapped out as needed. I also don’t understand the positioning of the washer and the small refrigerator. Wouldn’t the utility be best served by swapping the locations and putting the washer behind the cabinet doors. Definitely not a place to be comfortable living in but to be used as a place to sleep, while exploring the area.
Cheap & very nasty. Surprised it’s on Never Too Small.
just curious wondering if the guy in this video is french or Japanese?
I can definitely see a lot of craftsmanship and skills going into the fabrication and designing of the individual pieces of furniture however I think the way everything is put together just makes little sense. In the end those are two different jobs and mastery in both takes work
Lovely
The L-shaped divider by the bed was my least favorite part. It just completely ruined any flow this space had going. It didn’t give much privacy, it just takes up room and looks bulky. This place is a big no for me.
I'm confused for the need of 2 carports for an AirBnB rental, one carport could easily be a kitchen, or storage/laundry solution.
Not for me. Too sterile. Doesn't look comfortable or livable.
densification means two story house with two to three units? this house was built from scratch, why couldn't they build it higher up and include more units?
I never understood… privacy & intimacy (?) Really ? For who ? Usually, approx. 25 sqm are for one or maximum 2 people. Not for several strangers.
WoW 🤩 awesome
I have to agree, it's more like a motel room than a home. Why put the washing machine in the kitchen when the bathroom is a quarter of the footprint
Most container tiny homes are more functional than this. I think real shakers would design their space more functional as well.
Huuge, full-sized washing machine in a small, barely functional kitchen with no hob, no microwave, no oven and extremely small fridge instead. Hmm. Probably cleaning service needs that, but why is it stuck in the room? Poorly designed air b'n'b IMHO. And really, why the hell should I look all the time at this broom and sweeper haning on the wall? The owner seems to have a cleaning OCD or something…
One very simple change to the layout: place the bed where the TV is and cover half of it with that green shelving (so you still can't see the bed from the main door), and suddenly you have a HUGE, unobstructed space from the main door to the view.
No Kitchen but lots of unused space. I'm not so sure if it is a good idea to have the closet so close to the "kitchen". If cook a fish etc. the cloths could smell like food, could they?
Lovely color palette, great wraparound storage at the bed, but agree there’s no comfortable seating. Interesting that he used Shaker principles.