How a Neurodivergent Couple Designed Their Small DIY Amsterdam Home, 54sqm/581sqft

Issue 6 of NTS Magazine is here. Explore design, architecture, and enduring ideas. Get your copy now: https://www.nts-store.com/ Home to Pedro and Asia and their dog Lupe, Casa Koala is a small, protective “nest” shaped around daily rituals, sensory comfort, and the way they actually live. Colour, texture, and familiar objects help regulate the day, and every decision earns its place. Mornings begin in the kitchen, seated together at a long, narrow table made from a recycled tabletop, paired with repurposed toy boxes that double as seating and storage. Downstairs, the living area is designed for rest, with a sound-insulating carpet, oversized plush sofa and soft lighting. Upstairs, the home shifts into studio mode, where an attic-like workspace embraces awkward nooks and leftover materials, turning them into shelves, desks, and tool storage for Asia’s illustration work. Thoughtful choices in the bedroom and bathroom, - including hidden laundry, a painted headboard, and under-bed storage - keep daily life simple and uncluttered. 00:00-01:33 Introduction 01:33-02:32 Entrance 02:32-04:26 Kitchen 04:26-08:25 Dining Area 08:25-11:05 Living Area 11:05-14:34 Studio 14:34-15:45 Bathroom 15:45-18:16 Bedroom 18:16-18:52 Conclusion To see more inside the apartment https://www.nevertoosmall.com/post/ho... #smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign How I Live Small Ep.14 Project Name: Casa Koala Owners: Asia Orlando    / @asiaorlando     / asiaorlando_   Pedro Orlando    / @orlandopedro     / orlandopedro_   Produced by New Mac Video Agency Creator: Colin Chee Producer: Lindsay Barnard Director & Cinematographer:   / namtran.me   Editor: Jessica Ruasol Music: Artlist.io Nightingale by The Likes of Us Lakeside Cafe by WOOLFSON Daida by Yoav Shlomov Cottage pie by Just For Kicks POST BLOOM by Skygaze Morning Gloss by megks Safe Space by Loya Dream Loop by Ariel Shalom Date Night on a Ferris Wheel by Elifas Sonaru Share your projects with us- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/submiss... Subscribe to our newsletter- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/subscribe Check out our store- https://www.nts-store.com Website- https://www.nevertoosmall.com Instagram-   / nvtsmall   Facebook-   / nvtsmall