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Melbourne Architect’s Smart Space-Saving Hacks in Small Apartment, 50sqm/538sqft

2026-04-03 0 Dailymotion

Subscribe to our new quarterly magazine here: https://www.nevertoosmall.com/magazine<br /><br />Architect, artist and collector Daniel Dorall has transformed his 50sqm/538sqft Melbourne apartment into a meticulously organised space that feels open despite his extensive collection of art and books. Over a decade of living in his home, Dorall has perfected a series of ingenious space-saving hacks including a simple IKEA hook used three different ways, a hidden pull-out dish rack drawer, magnetic spice holders, and even a hidden home studio complete with a workbench and storage drawers in the extra 2.5m ceiling height he discovered above the bathroom!<br /><br />Watch the original apartment tour here ✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDQsJDS2P9w<br /><br />00:00-00:47 Introduction<br />00:47-01:28 Subscribe To Our New Magazine <br />01:28-02:22 Location<br />02:22-04:03 Entrance <br />04:03-07:30 Kitchen<br />07:30-07:53 Indoor Plants <br />07:53-09:03 Large Window<br />09:03- 09:49 Item Composition<br />09:49-10:35 Coffee Table<br />10:35-11:13 Bookshelf and Artwork <br />11:13-12:00 Balcony<br />12:00-14:30 Bedroom<br />14:30-16:30 Bathroom<br />16:30-18:57 Studio <br />18:57-19:37 Conclusion<br /><br />Artworks mentioned in episode:<br /><br />Large Painting In the Entrance - Paul Luckman - Scouting for Boys, 2010, oil and acrylic on canvas, 210 x 180 cm by Steve Cox<br />https://moragalleries.com.au/represented.html<br />https://www.instagram.com/stevecoxstudio/<br /><br />Large Black Painting in Living Room: Royal Enclosure - Painting For A Republic, 2004, velvet, synthetic polymer paint, enamel and plastic on linen, diptych, 200 x 200cm by Janenne Eaton<br />https://www.janenneeaton.com.au/<br /><br />Drawing on door:<br />The Fall of Icarus, 2019, Pen, 235 x 84 cm by Steve Cox<br />https://moragalleries.com.au/represented.html<br /><br />#smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign <br /><br />How we live small Ep. 2<br />Owner: Architect & artist Daniel Dorall<br />https://www.instagram.com/danieldorall.architect/<br /><br />Produced by New Mac Video Agency<br />Creator & Director: Colin Chee<br />Cinematographer & Director: Nam Tran<br />Producer: Lindsay Barnard<br />Editor: Jessica Ruasol<br />Promo Motion graphic designed by: https://varrgo.com/<br />Music: Saturday Special - Instrumental by Skipp Whitman<br />Drunken Love by Orian Rose<br />Rainbow City by Aves<br />Hymn of the Bed by Flint<br />First Day of Fall by Aves<br />Head Rot by When Mountains Move<br />TV Dinner by Just For Kicks<br />Sunny Stroll by Nomad Producer<br />Coffee Shop by Yestalgia<br />Coyote Super Genius by Snack Villain<br />Starburst by Orian Rose<br />Reflection by Phury<br />Hot Chocolate by Aves<br />Promo: Drum Circle by Sage Oursler and Keep Coming Back To The Start (Instrumental Version) by Duplex Heart from Epidemic Sound<br /><br />Share you projects with us- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/submissions<br />Subscribe to our newsletter- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/subscribe <br />Check out our store- https://www.nts-store.com<br />Website- https://www.nevertoosmall.com<br />Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nvtsmall<br />Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nvtsmall

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