Modern-Minimalist Studio Home In The UK: The Ultimate Creative Space!
Now this place is nothing short of spectacular! If you're a fan of minimalist, modern design then you will absolutely love this compact studio home in the south of England. Situated in an urban backyard, the studio home is technically an annex and has been beautifully designed to blend perfectly into its surroundings.
From the moment you step inside you know you’re some place very special. It’s a symphony of minimalist design that has been so wonderfully blended with cozy features and functional composition.
Even more impressive than the homes design is it’s owner, Cairo, a musician, artist and all-round creative. He has crafted this as a base from which to create his art from, including amazing elements such as music recording / editing studio and also an open space for photography. Beyond that, his home has been designed around family life, entertaining and building community.
There is a tremendous amount to love about this very special home design. We hope you enjoy the full video tour of this unbelievable home.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
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Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
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We hope you enjoy this episode! Cairo is such a legendary character. He is amazingly talented and what he has already accomplished in life is hard to believe! His home is next-level stunning and we are so excited to be able to share it with you! In addition to many other things, Cairo has written an awesome e-book (which he talks about in this video). For those who are interested, you can check that out here: amzn.to/3sMy4qM - This is an affiliate link and we receive a small commission for every sale. Purchasing this book through this link helps to support out channel. With Love, Bryce & Rasa
Beautiful house, beautiful man. Wow.
I love your short hair! And I love this house! ❤
I would love to meet him in person.
A wonderful tiny house. 👍😊
I LUV the color of the walls, it's light and airy and also warm and welcoming. It's the color I'd planned for my future house for so long, glad to see it here. Luv the studio home, Cairo must be so proud of it! Thanks for the inspiring video, Bryce & Rasa. Good night from Jakarta, Indonesia! ❤🤍
Love Cairo!! He is demonstrating the importance of multi-generational living. We have been brainwashed to think we need to leave our families behind and we NEED them and they need us. Well done, sir. You help them and they help you.
True, but lets face it, most of our kids won't be able to AFFORD an entire home.
Multi-generational living... I love the rebranding of living at the end of your parent's garden.
@@MsElke11Yes , that is exactly why you live in the same house. In India upto 3-4 generations live in the same house. Yes some do go abroad for work, but when everybody comes back, it's a blast.
yep. I was gonna say this. It's great for men who get to live with their mommies forever. It's not so great - and often just plain violent and abusive - for women who get tormented by their in laws.@@user-uz2vc1gc6v
I love to see this with english families...when I moved to London I was shocked to see young adults leaving their parents' home at 16/17.....In Italy we leave when we get married which can happen anytime after 25.....I love multigenerational living as long as there is enough space for everyone 😉
What an incredible person choosing to stay near his parents and his family to maintain that bond while still keeping his own independence. I especially loved that letter he has kept from his young fan. What a beautiful feature. Absolutely talented person and a lovely home he has built 😍
100% I'm such a huge fan of multigenerational living. Not going to lie, the letter did bring some tears to the eyes. So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
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Yeah, but these videos of some kid using their parents' property to make a tiny house, etc gets old fast. In most places, you can't have a standalone tiny house due to code/laws so it ends up coming off more as parents helping their hippy disappointment more than anything
@@l-_-sage-_-l Wow! I bet you're the life and soul at parties 🙄
@@l-_-sage-_-lSomeone has to start a movement or nothing happens. If enough examples work out, planning laws can change.
Parent's land, the key element to almost all tiny home development.
For now. That can change. I don't begrudge rich people their ability to buy or commission prototypes either. Eventually if the new concept is popular it becomes more affordable. It's like ppl don't need to buy a new bike at first, they can buy secondhand & see how it suits them. Then they sell it on & the next owner gets to enjoy it. So anyone building a small or tiny home will gradually demonstrate how livable they are. Then planning permission guidelines can be changed to allow more people to have their own spaces.
I absolutely love Bryce! Who else would say to someone else (especially another man) 'the most amazing thing about this house is YOU'... I know he meant it and that is what makes Bryce so special: his brain and heart are in the right place! ❤
Bryce is certainly a lovely human being. When he goes into people's homes he is generous and so empathetic of the work they have put into their spaces. He is the 🌟
His personality is cuter than the house.
Yeah he’s just one of those humans where you don’t even question that he’s a genuine, kind person. He’s very clearly so sincerely curious and interested in the people who live in the homes, and his excitement about learning about people and the why/how they choose and use their tiny homes feels palpable. Love him!
Yes Bryce is genuine and love his enthusiasm!!!
Bryce is a sweetheart
Forget feet and metres, my tiny house is 3 Bryceables long, 1 Bryceable wide! 😂 The only measurement for tiny homes from here on out. I’m in love with this beautiful minimalist home ❤ what a stunning calming space. Congrats to Cairo 👏
😂 So so hope this becomes a thing now. Had such a good laugh at that.
I need a convertion from Bryceable to meter 🤣
@@kennyjensen8213 🤣🤣🤣 love it!
"3 Bryceables long, 1 Bryceable wide" - Brilliant! 🤣🤣🤣
@@livingbigBryce, pls share w me some of your past videos: the young woman who built 3/4 shp/container home facing Volcanic Lake; lil Hazel's mom's last build; the couple retiring built a houseboat on a lake by pasture! I've been watching you&Rasa for S WHILE! Wanting to share w children&grands, maybe start a Tiny House Community! Love your enthusiasm! Merry 🎄Christmas & Happy2024❄!
As a parent. I like being close to my children. It is lovely. Seeing and talking to my kids every day is a necessity for my well-being.
Oh I agree! I am blessed to be close not only to my children but my grandchildren 🙏💞
@@karengossett1475 Me too! I got to see my grandchildren grow up! Now im waiting for great grandchildren! Wish those kids would get in line! Im not getting any younger. Lol
In the US, my family is separated. Physically, emotionally, spiritually. No contact. Period. I am 72. Live alone in a town. No family nearby. Dont care whether i live or die, nor does anyone else ... Wouldn't know what this "close family relationship" is like.
@@jeanetteshawredden5643this sounds so sad. It must be hard. How could it come this way? Isn't there a chance for you to get in contact with your family? Sending you blessings🍀
@@jeanetteshawredden5643I know how you feel 😢.
Thanks Bryce, for sharing with us not only cool house projects, but also for introducing us to such creative people that we want to look up to) It's not just a channel about small houses anymore), it's grown into something - much more!...
Thanks so much! So glad you appreciate this aspect of our show. We have always said it’s not just a show about houses, it’s about the people!
This is actually one of the best homes I’ve seen on tiny homes , and it’s in Uk. It’s absolutely clutter free and tranquil
Have you been to England?! Known for their beautiful buildings and amazing interiors. X
@@maehood3486England doesn’t have beautiful buildings or interiors, it’s boring dull and grey. I live here, and have for my whole life. Don’t internalise the Propeganda.
Bryceable! He said it! The new standard for tiny home design.
Yup! I was totally chuffed by that. 😊
so ironic that he's so tall and does shows about tiny houses
thank you ! @@livingbig , I learned a new word today ! 😁
Cairo's heart is as big as his home is small! He's an unusually self-aware young man, with a warm sense of humor, loads of talent and ambition, and a sweet love for his family. I've never been a minimalist, but his home made me feel so at peace! Every room had enough space and light to do its job incredibly well. This is one of those videos that will stick with me. I wish you all well!
One of the best videos you’ve produced - an amazing property, an amazing owner and a truly inspiring lifestyle - brilliant!
Thank you so much! 🙏
Have loved your videos for many years, I think it’s because I am UK based in Norwich that I especially love your UK videos!
Cairo is a genius, in addition to a truly beautiful human being. Love his home and his connection to his family. We need more men like Cairo in our disconnected world.
Cairo's minimalist, monochromatic home fits in beautifully with the overall lovely space he requires to create. He must have sound-color synthesia 🎸🎶🌈, so understandably he prefers a "blank canvas" interior in order not to be distracted while creating his colorful music. It's spacious, well designed, and a wonderful place to connect with his family and friends. Cairo is a true Renaissance man who creates music, sings, as well as does photography, nutrition, breathwork coach, editing, producing, etc. His minimalist home belies his multi-faceted, multi-talented personality! Cairo is an amazingly talented man. Thanks for sharing.
Well said! Thanks so much for watching the video!
@@livingbig You're welcome.
I am so impressed with the beautiful studio and it’s Judy stunning and amazing I love it so much and I won’t be the only one that does ! 🥰😊🌸🌸🥰
"Spathroom", "spaesk", "Bryce able"... There is no end to Cairo's creativity 🙏❤️ and what a delight to get to know him a little bit. Thank you, Bryce. I think the success of your videos is not only your wonderful, story telling, high interview skills, but also, you bring these beautiful people into our lives. I watch every episode but for me this one will always have a special place in my heart seeing Cairo's enthusiasm, zest for life, courage, knowing what he wants, executing it with the intention of sharing it... What a beautiful person❣️A book can be written on this subject we need to see more people like him ✨
Came here to say this! What a beautiful soul!
Thank you, Bryce, for including more “small” homes vs just “tiny” homes! I love small home designs and this is so inspiring! Thank you!❤
"Spathroom" - what a perfect word to describe the spa-like feel. This absolutely will be a thing. Stunning home and what a truly wonderful soul.
I never thought a Living Big In A Tiny House video would make me cry… but I paused and read the letter he received from the fan… and well, here we are. 😭 What a blessing to have received such a letter from someone who was obviously a beautiful person. I hope Yasmin is resting peacefully wherever it is we go next ❤ Also, I absolutely love this house. This is my aesthetic down to a T! 🙌🙌
Wow...he has incorporated SO much into this home. His creative space, his work space, a community space, a multi-generational family living space, an incredible investment, and a really beautiful, functional home, all on an amazingly tiny footprint. Absolutely brilliant!
That's how you do the "less is more". Beautiful 😍
My wife: "This guy is awesome! I wanna be this guy!" Thank you for introducing us to such incredible people and their creative houses.
So many different types of tiny homes recently. Its been great to see you over here in the UK. I'll go put that kettle on ;) Thanks guys.
Cheers Andy! This episode is such a good one. Cairo is an amazing character. We had a blast filming this one. Hope you enjoy the video and you're coffee too! ❤
Being a Mom...my kids live close by and so very happy they didn't choose to live in another state etc..Cairo, your home is absolutely gorgeous ❤️ light and airy...peaceful and calming... and having your home in your parents yard is awesome... your studio is awesome....lots of luck on your work... your bathroom is beautiful and love the stone sink and wall .... it's really nice....Be Safe Be Blessed
I absolutely love seeing examples of multi generational living! If you have a healthy relationship with your parents, I promise you it is so enriching. My husband and I have built an apartment in my parents’ home after my dad survived a stroke. We originally planned it to be a only few years so we could help while he recovered. They told us “you can stay forever as far as we’re concerned”, and now we think we probably will.
I was so pleased to see there is a separate room. The house is beautiful, but I look at the tiny houses and think”could I live here? Where do they do their sewing, or crafting?” Cairo has made the perfect home. Such an interesting man, too! Thank you for this video.
What an absolutely beautiful space. I think this one of, if not my favorite home. This home is a true sanctuary, I love it ❤
Agree!!!
I feel calm merely LOOKING at Cairo's home! The white, the wood, the green plants and outdoor lawn - a total sanctuary. And I love the lighting beneath the kitchen cabinets - soft and gentle. How could he not create magic in that space? You can just tell he's a special human. And remember, Bryce and Rasa, you were the inspiration. So many lives you are impacting through this amazing channel.
What an absolute Rockstar. Huge respect for him to be so down to earth and live with his family. Not follow society's pressures and stay grounded to who he is and hone in on all his talents. Truly inspiring. Beautiful home and human. Loved his voice at the end too. Just WOW!
And he gets a really cheap home in the bargain.....
My Dad was a professional musician when young, he sees colours when he hears music, which is funny as he's red/green colour blind. Cairo has built himself the perfect studio for all his many passions.
He is someone who you can tell has amazing parents to make such a down to earth and humble guy. Great Dad and Mum.
Точно!
He is adorable, such gratitude and enthusiasm. I also have synesthesia: when looking at certain modern art that’s very monochromatic, I hear music! As an artist myself, I got on a path making paintings that honor it. Love this guy. And the meaning of his house. ❤️
Bryce, this is a pretty amazing home! The fact that it’s right behind his parent’s property is the icing on the cake! Definitely one of the best you have featured in your channel.❤
I love his attitude towards family. Generations have so much to offer one another. Gorgeous house too!!!!!!!
I love love everything about this house, thank you Cairo for sharing
I'm so impressed by his personality. He's a dreamer then achiever. And he likes to keep things organised, neat, clean and tidy. He's not ignoring his hobbies (it's really important) just like he said you have to put yourself first, people overlook this and that can lead to depression sometimes so live your life to the fullest, do what you like and enjoy your hobbies. Love his thoughts and personality.
What an amazing guy and amazing home. Absolutely love it, and his vision of life ❤ and Bryce as always lovely 😊
Wow - this will go into my favorites. The house, the idea, Cairo - all are stunning and inspiring. Thank you for sharing 🙏
This is one of the best tiny place’s I’ve seen. Love the open and bright space. It’s so beautiful and uncomplicated. I could definitely see myself living there. Well done Cairo.
While I personally prefer more color in my living space, Cairo has created such a gorgeous, minimalist space for all of his varied talents to blossom that he must be highly commended for his designs! He surely must be an inspiration for so many people! Well-done!!!! ❤
Amen. The lack of color would drive me mad, but the place suits Cairo to a tee. Long may he enjoy and create in it!
What's more amazing than the house is Cairo! What a beautiful soul!
This place is so beautiful. It's one of those spaces where you realize you don't always need to be living in a big house to have all the necessities in a home.
Another fantastic tiny-ish home❤ I LOVE IT. And I love that he values and loves his family. For around £100k for a conventionally built building, it's excellent value, too.
I love these small home videos. Tiny works for a lot of people, but I’m looking to build something a little bigger but still small
1. Bryce-able - new technical measurement term😁 2. Spa-throom - new favorite word Love, love, love this episode! Incredible design!!! Incredible soul!
I too like light pastel colourings and a minimalist environment. There is a absolutely NOTHING that I would change in this home. It truly is a sanctuary where you can just breathe. Stunning.
Not done watching yet, but LOVING IT!
So happy that Bryce made it to the UK! Being a South London gal living in Western Australia 🇦🇺 Cairo your talents are inspirational ❤😊 Best wishes to all viewers. Your comments are incredible 😊
Love the house, but love the family dynamic and sense of community even more. And how lovely to see a tiny house in such a built up area - a reminder that you don't have to have hundreds of acres of wilderness to go tiny!
I absolutely enjoyed this episode..What a guy, so much talent and a big heart! Love his uncluttered home too. 😍
You can tell Cairo is living a beautifully peaceful life. I love the place, but his vibe is ✨ immaculate ✨
Totally love this house! I’m a fan of color but Cairo’s use of a monochromatic palette makes everything look big and cozy at the same time. His home has everything he needs with the least amount of clutter. Cairo can add “home designer” to his list of talents!
I'd definitely agree with that, and I am a designer! Cairo is very handy; the house he crafted is brilliant, especially when I consider how many functions he needed to put in - it serves as a house, gym, spa, gathering space, music/photography studio... Well done, indeed!
Brilliant. So functional, specially the open living room and how it connects and opens up to the garden. The bathroom (spathroom) is inspiring and teaches that it is worth for a room to be calming or peaceful or positive instead of just neat or pretty. Very cool house-studio and owner as well. Cheers
He calls it communal, I call it multipurpose space. FABULOUS! Perfect fit for him. It allows him to use all his gifted talents. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all had the ability to express ourselves fully as Cairo lives. He is so Blessed. I love the simplicity and still has lots of storage as well.
He's really neat👍🏻 I love that the house is bigger than a normal tiny house with less stuff.
Cairo is such a beautiful person, inside and out. He is a beautiful soul who cares so much for others. We could all learn a lot from him.
Everything about this episode was so beautiful
So many perfect solutions in one small space. What a lovely home!
So happy you did a Uk video , I’m from Uk so it’s cool to see what’s possible here
We have loved our UK tour and can't wait for another trip soon!
Echoing others’ comments, Cairo is a fabulously interesting and humble character, clearly super talented and good on him for building a life he wants to live as well as a home 🌟
Wow Cairo what a gentle caring guys with many skills..Next door to your family congrats on the design on your home.calming peaceful practical .love it..
You could tell how much Bryce loved talking to Cairo :) great episode and great house.
Absolutely gorgeous! And the house isn't bad either! On a serious note though, this is so perfect. I'm not a minimalist at heart, but I find myself happiest in a minimalist home. For me, it's a mental health thing, I need the clean and clear environment. But my art space is where I collect all my little eccentric bits and bobs. And if I had a garden, that would also be a celebration of colours. For a calm soul though, I need a calm home.
Not being in any way a minimalist, I was not sure how I'd view this one. BUT, with Cairo's enthusiasm and explanations and all of his creativity, I LOVE this small home with him in it - it's so perfect for him! And he is so wonderful to listen to and to watch as he talks. I really and truly enjoyed your visit with Cairo, in his beautiful home - it has everything he needs there, and then some. I'm happy for him, and I wish him well, always. 😊
Love Cairo's heart, vision, and artistic expression! This is by far my favorite episode!
Having the lot on the street side really help since he can have an entrance that comes off directly from the street and so doesn't require walking past the main house always. It gives the back unit much more autonomy when he wants it.
It's a great point in favour of adding smaller homes. Their garden is very likely much quieter with the completed building between that and the street. So many people would love to downsize to a tiny home and still live in a familiar neighborhood. It's not all about being in the middle of a forest, as Cairo said.
Oooh I am blown away by this young man! I can only pray that we all remember how important our hearts are, especially in the world we live in now! 😘💞
Amen, well said Karen.
This is one of Bryce's best stories. Cairo is beautiful, just like his home. I loved it.🥰
What a beautiful person Cairo is! The energy he and his home exude is just so peaceful. Thank you for this wonderful video!
Thanks to you both and to Cairo for sharing this - he is such a cool person and I could listen endlessly how he expresses himself. And: the interior of the house is mindblowing (and I have already seen a lot of beautiful homes on your channel ;-)). Cheers from Austria, M.
Cairo designed an amazing home. It’s nice to see a smaller home, even though it’s not a true tiny home. The pull out closet under the stairs is brilliant! The whole place is a sanctuary, and I love the natural light from above, plus the huge doors leading to the beautiful garden offer uncluttered views. I think it’s so interesting that he has synesthesia. The white/blank wall spaces give him a blank canvas on which he sees color while creating music. So cool!
"So if the heart is in despair · From a great cloud · Remember · You are the sky!" . . . the poem that can be seen on Cairo's book in this video . . . Beautiful, like the man and his home.
Love this episode, one of my favorites ❤ it’s wonderful what this human being represents he’s such a beautiful soul and so inspirational 🙏🏽
A beautiful, talented human and a peaceful, beautifully clean space. I love this episode. And close to one of my favourite places in the world.
This is probably the best mini home I've seen on this channel
In this case I’m more enthusiast about “meeting” a genius than the house itself, which anyway is great!! Thank you!!
The best channel ever! Thank you, Bryce! ❤
Thanks for watching!
100%
I’m glad you mentioned assisted living set up, the prices to live in those places is outrageous too. There are soo many over 60 people that are not rich and will be living on Social Security in the next 10 years. I would like to see more of that type, because they need the security of living in a safe area with neighbors that help each other and are done with babysitting, but love to garden and stay active.
I am in love. With Cairo, his house, his values and his lifestyle ❤️
Cairo is so cool! Thank you for introducing him to us. The tiny house is great but it was a joy just learning about him and all his creative pursuits. I absolutely love that Bryce said "What color is my voice?" That would be my first question too! :)
That is so interesting. I am overloaded by too much talking and the wrong music, but my walls are covered with my brightly colored art. I see colors for everything as well, but white and gray depresses me. I am minimalist in all other ways, with lots of open space to work on many various projects.
What a beautiful and charismatic person Cairo is! I was very struck by the association of colors with sound. As a musician and music therapist, I'm absolutely connected with what he said. The house is wonderful, a real dream, simple, elegant and functional. And you Bryce (as I have written before) are the great inspiration of this whole tiny houses movement that is becoming bigger and bigger! We're not only discovering "magic" homes but also interesting people. A hug to you and Rasa
What an amazing interview! I wish Cairo and Bryce much success. Both guys really work at introspection and try to discover what living a full life really means.
This man is so attractive in multiple ways.
i just want to watch a show about this guy's life! he seems like such an interesting and kind human:) also loving the whole house, probably my fav video!!
Love this small house, I could live there….seems the perfect size, Cairo is amazing and the house reflects his personality/gifts.
My child said "I hear a red beep" then he got sick to his stomach. Years later as an adult, he was diagnosed with synesthesia. We had no idea there was such a thing when he was a kid. I really like this minimalist type home. The colors and textures are perfect. I also love this guy's attitude, kindness, and personality!
Cairo is incredibly talented and this build is stunning. 💖
A whole new concept of multi generational living. Beautiful.
Cairo your home is lovely and your energy is amazing. It's so cool that you have found a space that you can enjoy your art, creativity, healthy living, and your family!
BRICEABLE & SPATHROOM! BRILLIANT! Two new words I'm taking into the New Year! Thank you Both!
What an amazing young man who really lives his life to the fullest. His parents must be so very proud of him.
I love it! I always wanna see a Tiny house in the city
I'm a musician myself and I would 100% move into this place tomorrow 😁 very well designed in that it's both a functional work space and a lovely nourishing living space, and neither aspect is compromised! Also side note - Cairo's tattoos are awesome.
Парень создал прекрасный дом для себя так как хотела его творческая душа! Хорошая работа была выполнена! 🔥👀👍 посмотрел с удовольствием!
Dear Cairo in 1978 I bought a studio flat in Maia Vale, W9. I was near everything and had a room tiny kitchen and tiny bathroom. I lived there for 3 Years and loved every minute. I'm my room I had enough space for a sofa that opened To a double; a single bed that folded into the wall. I had a gate legged table that when opened sat 6; I am so jealous of you. Do enjoy it they were the best years I loved it. Have FUN !! Vivienne Bilney
I am very fond of this house, everything is well thought. 😊 many good ideas. I like the fact that you can practise yoga, or dance preparation, and you can sing or play music in the studio, stay creative thanks to the work room, and rest immediately on the sofa when you are too tired …you do not have to walk a lot, you can fall immediately on it and take a small nap or take a cup of tea, make a small pause. The opening window is great … the sun ☀️ comes generously inside and it is important for the energy 😊👍🏻💐 This is an ideal home for a creative person. I remember this home now. 👍🏻Namaste 🙏🏻Thank You so much 💐
Wow !I could be converted to minimalist with this house. Some people , you can feel the old soul and beautiful, contagious positive energy they transfer without even realising. Cairo is one of those people. Nothing I don't like in this home . Great job Cairo! Thanks for bringing this to us Bryce and Rasa!
He created this house soo good Each room makes sense and he has used each space so well 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 absolutely love it
I like Cairo's name, his personality, his way of thinking, his artistic skills and his house, such a special and gifted human being ❤
Beautiful. And Cairo is lovely & so talented.
He really is!
Thank you for finding this gorgeous small house and showing it to us!! The owner/designer of this home has an exceptional sense of space, design, self awareness etc, what an inspiration!