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When Sebastian and Celine Parker bought their San Francisco home, they needed to turn the space above the garage into an apartment to help pay the mortgage. As a designer and woodworker Sebastian spent two years carefully designing each piece of furniture so the 460-foot-space would feel open and light.
Hoping to create physical space that would give rise to an uncluttered mental state, he left a lot of empty space in this tiny flat. Sebastian is very influenced by a Japanese aesthetic: he created shoji screens for the octagonal windows, and he fiercely protects negative space. "It allows for space creatively, so I feel like I can really think clearly if I'm in a space like this".
High ceilings and clerestory windows flood the place with light so that each piece of furniture takes on a life of its own. Sebastian has even named some of the pieces, like the two armoires that he calls Laurel and Hardy, for their radically different shapes.
He built a kitchenette and an all-wood bathroom using lumber from an old hot tub. The build happened after hours spent sitting and observing the space. In this way, the home is never done, and he expects to continue building to suit an evolving environment. For Sebastian, this is an ideal, though unrealistic, setup for everyday life as a father.
"When I was a bachelor, this is how I lived. I just didn't have all the custom furniture, but I've had to learn to function in this world without this because I have two kids with very different ideas of how space should be inhabited." He still escapes here for respite.
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That is a true craftsman. You canât teach what he does. After 10 years you can really take a step back to see the fruits of your labor.
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"you can sense when you're in a place that's been put together thoughtfully"
absolutely. love it.
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He seemed so calm. Like he operates at a slower speed setting than the rest of the world.
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Love the minimalism, I remodeled and decorated 2 suites for a Bed & Bath above a Bistro I created. I put only what you would need in the space like this fellow. (0% of the people that rented it, loved the concept. The other 10% said it felt sparse. I said, I left room for the 'people' to fill the space with themselves! Fabulous craftsman with wood, very creative! The black locust stave designed chair is standard operating procedure in many parts of Africa. You find them everywhere! Many different woods & designs. I have the 2 piece design chair currently in my possession made out of wood and white cotton woven string in a pattern. The 2 pieces are pulled apart and leaned against walls in homes, then when needed they are quickly assembled , usually done in 2 planks. My beautiful wood & woven design I picked up on the Island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya. Again, just gorgeous furniture! Bravo!
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" Not everything is about convenience, its about creating a space that gives you space. It doesnât try to tell you how to live. A place where you can be, and be at peace. " This man knows! So very well articulated as to why I have recently had such a difficult time finding a space to rent. I'd gather most people and living situations here in the states do not take these thoughts into consideration - but rather welcome you to your new prison cell. Thank you for sharing this!
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I love the toilet paper holder. He mentioned twice this is how he would live if he were single/no kids almost like a longingâŚnot judging cuz we all hv those thoughts well maybe not all but most.
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An absolutely beautifully peaceful retreat. My one criticism is of the tiny stools at the dining table. I hate benches, or any seat that does not hold one and let one lean back and relax. Eating should be a prolonged, relaxed affair, rather than a balancing act. Whilst beautifully crafted, they are made for perching, rather than for settling in. (Not enough work space either for the cook! And THIS coming from someone with a tiny kitchen).
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This video reminded me that every story is connected to many other stories.
At the beginning of it i thought "this house reminds me of my old work friend's house i visited many years ago."
Lo and behold a few minutes into the video i see my old friend, a wonderful dancer and a great person.
Always so many little gems in every video from this channel!
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âLiving by myselfâ, easy to live minimal if you are alone.
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This is my dream home and truly exemplifies "warm minimalism"...This space feels perfect in every way and that furniture is stunning!
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The furniture is tasteful and elegant (with a knowing nod to design history). But the appreciation and mastery of interior space and light are also outstanding.
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While this level of minimalism is so beautiful, it takes an incredible amount of discipline to maintain it (perhaps thatâs part of the attraction). I find it very inspiring. Thanks for featuring this artist/builder/philosopher! â¤
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I really miss going to these hidden gem neighborhoods in SF. When I lived there I would wander around and absorb the ambience of each different area of the city. I fondly remember all the years I lived there but would not move back now - my pretty little city has changed too much and is also totally unaffordable. đ˘
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As a one-time woodworker - appreciative of the Shaker aesthetic & Scandinavian design - I absolutely love their living space and B&B space.
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I love this place, and his sense of aesthetic - very âshibuiâ, the Japanese aesthetic of restrained elegance.
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Usually, I enjoy watching these videos of yours; this one, I loved watching. thanks for sharing.
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I absolutely LOVE it. It's so simple and yet comfortable.
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Having made this bespoke furniture just gives the space a certain energy that makes it almost monastic..those who donât get it when visiting have not got the aesthetic of what it represents..that is something that may affect them after their visit..it is really a labour of love evolving the ideas into existence..job well done I say..â¤
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The esthetic is BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the clerestory windows above that provide views and light the back of the apartment. Love Laurel and Hardy too, LOL!
But my two cents? Put stable chairs with backs and even armrests at the dining table. Make them simple and functional like everything else in the place, shaker (or whatever) style chairs for example, but replace those. Art is beautiful, but it's not relaxing (at all) to sit at a table for breakfast and have to be wary of tipping over! You want to lean back against a backrest with a hot cup of tea or coffee and look out that bay window completely relaxed. You want to have a glass of wine over a game of scrabble without worrying about falling over if you get a little tipsy or just tip your head back with a belly laugh! To have those two tippy stools as the only place you can sit down in the entire apartment would be a deal breaker for me. So that's my feedback... Change out those dining table seats with functional ones and leave the stools around the place as art or end tables for the bed or something.
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@cipdamboianu5139
9 months ago
This video is sort of the other book-end to Kirsten's earlier (and best video in my opinion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDbrUk2xYBo
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