Architect's Minimalist Vancouver Apartment Tour

So many of us living in Canadian cities are priced out of houses, so finding solutions and creative design ideas to squeeze ourselves into tiny condos is really welcomed. Thanks!

I envy you sir. My wife would divorce me if she had to sleep on a day bed next to computer.

Sleeping on two separate twin mattresses pushed together is so underrated!!!!!! You get lots of space because its the same width as a king sized bed, and when you roll around, your partner doesn't feel the movement! Twin beds are shorter than kings, so if you're tall it might not work. My bf and I aren't, so it works for us bc it saves us space in our small bedroom :) And like you said, its soo much easier to move when the time comes. No need to rent a U haul and so easy if you're moving up some stairs or around odd corners!

I love how this apartment has everything without having too many things that make the place feel cluttered. Some great solutions as well for the different challenges that come with a small space. ❤ I bring my desk close to my bed as well for movies and tv shows 😂 So its good to see someones else doing this too, although you do it in a much cleaner way😂

The little hacks, such as having a magnet to hold open the door is the secrets to having a VERY functional life in an apartment.

Just wanna say I really appreciate your content. People have started to believe that they need a 3-storey, 2500 sq. ft. house in order to have enough space, and with high inflation, I think it's important for people to get more out of less and make the most out of their homes. Your videos always show new creative ways to make use of a small space, and I appreciate how practical and affordable your suggestions are. You deserve to be much more popular!

Thank you for that, Daniel. Your videos consistently inspire me as I navigate my new surroundings - from a 3 bedroomed family home, I moved into a 1 bedroomed bungalow. I have been decluttering for more than a year as I unpack, and the solutions you come up with in your videos show me what can be done with limited space. It's a comfort to know that you'll have found a solution to most of the issues that irritate me about it, so I am a very happy subscriber!

I love the vibe of the video… independently from the set up of your apartment the best moment was when you were watching your daughter’s photo

Your appartment looks great. If I were you, instead of buying new art pieces for the walls, I would hang my road-bike on the wall because I consider it to be a true piece of art :)

A quality home layout like this is really inspiring and can lift up the mood of your entire family. 💖💖

it's so nice to have an apartment tour with lots of wide shots, it really gives me a sense of what it's like

Having a beautiful view is very underrated. People in houses, whose only view is of the neighbouring houses, don't realise what they are missing out on.

Everything on wheels seems like a theme here, and I love it

Vancouver living can be challenging without great design. You've inspired my layout for my place in the Olympic Village. Are you still doing the submission videos?

I’d love to see a tour of all the intentionally selected infant/toddler items and item upgrades. I spied a couple in this one - the stroller, clip on high chair, rolling crib, etc. I’m curious about compact, multifunctional, and moveable baby/kid gear in small apartments and intentionally designing around that!

Lovely video, Daniel. You've made your small apartment so attractive using sensible storage solutions. Well done!

That daybed is exactly what I’m looking for in my daughters room so that she can sleep on it in single mode and then when we have guests we can pull it out into a full bed. Thanks for sharing!

Your road bike could double as artwork with the right mounting equipment, and as a bonus it will encourage you to clean and maintain it perfectly :)

Finding a 2 BR at that price in metro Vancouver nowadays is impossible to find. I am 💯 with you on space optimization.👍

Daniel, very true to you and your daily experience. I look forward to seeing how you address the absence or art and embellishment…. As an art collector who started young with modest means, may I suggest the following strategy: only put original works on your walls. May they be daycare productions or museum grade, as long as they are non reproductions or mass produced.