Why do I get the sense that Nathaniel’s mom is the coolest person ever

Nathaniel Drew continues to give me faith in humanity. His storytelling, mentallity and maturity is so warm and welcoming.

As a long term traveler, seeing how happy having your own place made me tear up. That sense of finding and creating a home is usually a fleeting endeavor for folks that are constantly on the move. Couldn't be more happy to see how happy this is making you. It's also helping me make some personal decisions regarding my future. Appreciate you, Nathaniel. Cheers man!

Nathaniel!!! It’s PERFECT ✨can’t believe the transformation since we were there last summer! Awesome job 😍 also your mom is my hero 🫶🏻

Amazing apartment, can’t wait to visit :)

As a dutch admirer of your work and aesthetics, the part you said that the lights and candles add a little bit of ‘gezellig’ just warms my heart

This home, not just apartment, but this home that you have created is beyond words. Watching this tour and seeing someone who for most of his adult life has been nomadic share with beaming joy and pride this space they envisioned brought to life, a place they can claim for an indefinite amount of time to be theirs, to put roots...it moved me deeply. I have moved around a lot in my life and i yearn so deeply to be able to create a place like the one you have generously shared with your viewers, somewhere where i can put things up on the walls (i've lived 3 years in my place and i have a poster taped to the wall) specially a (GORGEOUS btw) empty frame and take the time to find the right art piece for it, it is all i dream of. And while the finished product is beautiful, i also know that it didn't happen overnight for you - not the renovation, not the purchase and least of all the finding a city/country to call home - and so this video also left me with the kind reminder to myself that things take time to build and I shouldn't be hard on myself because i yearn for that but don't yet have it. Instead i am taking away the reignited vision that this is a goal of mine and to recommit to make the changes and put in the work to build towards this, little by little. So this is my long winded way of saying thank you for sharing and posting on YT. While it may appear to be a simple apartment tour video, your ever-present philosophical narrative and thoughtfulness in word choices that question the viewer to contemplate and look inwards, inspired in me this reflection for the sense of home that i also yearn to create in my life. Merci Nathaniel !

Dude, your storytelling, editing, art creating are incredible! And you have a wonderful family and friends around you.

You and your family managed to pack so much coziness and charm into the space and still have it be extremely functional. It really is inspiring. Congratulations on a job beautifully done.

Nathaniel you are an INSPIRATION!!! I lost my job right before the pandemic. Since then, I’ve started a KZfaq Channel on Money…and it is GROWING! Thanks for all of your great content, and to everyone else…NEVER GIVE UP!!!

I'm having trouble believing it's already been a year since you bought this apartment. I am honestly so proud of this transformation of your home; I've longed to see a home tour of yours for so long.

he is so cute when he’s excited, he has the kind of happiness that just makes you happy, too.

Using "gezellig" to describe part of the apartment and then proceeding to bring up the Netherlands loss to Argentina is a cruel but hilarious combo here

for the empty frame: you can dry little seasonal plants, a snowdrop in spring, colorful leaves in autumn etc and just use tape to put them into the frame. A bit like a season table (if you are familiar to that). Once you want a change or the season is over you can use the dried flowers etc for journaling

I love how a cool dude like Nathaniel can make having a cup of coffee at home,made by yourself,in your kitchen,seem like the coolest thing ever. Eat your heart out (as they say in USA movies),coffee shops of Paris,the multitudes of them!

Your mother is an absolute legend. I love her energy so much. The apartment has turned out so nicely. It's gorgeous. Excited for the podcast. Your journey and your parents' current journey of leaving North America to find a happier better quality of life is so inspiring.

Your home is not large but so thoughtfully laid out, it's super impressive. One can tell you haven't just thrown things together just to get it completed.... as evidenced by the empty, gorgeous picture frame! Anyone would be blessed to be able to spend a night in that guest room. May only good things come your way, your family is incredibly artistic and I feel blessed to have found your and your parent's videos.

I love your authenticity, vulnerability, bravery, and artistic commitment in everything that you do. Your work has made a huge difference for many of us over these past few years, so, on behalf of the entire Internet, thank you!

Your smile and laugh at 8:35 is everything 💫

there is truly nothing like the joy someone has from being settled into their dream space. this is so beautiful nathaniel, i am so happy to see you so happy!

Love, love this video! What a transformation, my goodness. I remember walking in there when it was barely a shell. Look what your drive and determination have produced: an incredible home you can truly call your own, where much love will be shared and many memories made. At long last! Another incredible video, this time highlighting your boundless energy, your sense of humor, and your passion for all things artistic. Congrats! Love you so much. 😁❤️

The most beautiful and chaotic apartment tour I’ve ever been given and I loved every second! You have created a stunning and deeply meaningful oasis for yourself and your loved ones.

Your home is lovely! Thanks for the tour. I'm so glad that the yt algorithm lead me to you. I'm a more recent follower, so my ears perked up when you mentioned a difficult period with your dad. Its none of my beeswax of course, but I wondered if you've shared about that period in any way. Family stuff is so relatable for others, and especially helpful for others to know how you figured your way through it.

Looks amazing Nathaniel, living room is schweeeeet

Its such a beautiful, classic space. Tbh I’m slightly, but happily surprised that someone your age has such a refined aesthetic. Mature. I don’t think my sons are at this level (love them to bits but refined decor is not their forte) Congratulations on your beautiful and inviting home. Your hard work was worth it ❤

I love how people have been watching your channel to live vicariously through you to share in your adventures, and now your revelations of simple life things (like making coffee at home and having permanent drawer storage) are what your viewers have been experiencing all along lol

I was smiling throughout the whole video because of how happy you were. And I don't even know you personally, how crazy the internet is!!! so happy for you!

The apartment is beautiful, but specifically love LOVE the bedroom. The sun coming through is the cherry on top

Hi Nathaniel 👋, I hope 2023 has been off to a great start for you and your family! I still remember watching the video of you buying your apartment, and it’s amazing to see its transformation as well as the journey you went through. I’m so happy for you, Nathaniel! Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗

I’ve watched this video 3 times already and can’t get enough! I love every aspect of how you’ve transformed this space! You are so talented. I look forward to your podcast too because I will be an avid follower! Thank you so much for sharing!

His so excited about showing us his place all completed 😄 I love it!

Your joy, excitement and enthusiasm for living is contagious! Such a pleasure to share in your energy. Be well.

Knowing how it is to have moved around more often than the years I’ve lived, it’s so nice to see you enjoy your space and take pride in what it is! Every detail was intentional in a way that is functional (for you) and equally as beautiful and pleasing. Travel has its pros but nothing nurtures your soul as much as being able to take your time and live in a place you feel grounded, like a home. Enjoy and savor it, and I can’t wait to see what creativity it is going to inspire.

Wow, what a beautiful home you have created, absolutely love the aesthetic. So happy you're succeeding and I can't wait for the podcast!

I cannot express how beautiful this place is, and the warm, loving feeling it sends, even through the barrier of a video. I think it might be a physical impersonation of your heart. Congratulations on finishing the whole renovation process! ❤️

Your home is sooo beautiful! It’s modern, timeless, contemporary and reflects your clean heart.

WOW … Beautiful ❤ The fact that you frames the picture of the book shelf means it’s by no means lost on you the visual metaphor. As you described it I realised what many miss which is during the hard times, unbeknown to us, there is always light leaking into the negative … ❤

I love how you have designed and decorated your apartment! This is truly beautiful! ✨🤩

It is a beautiful apartment. Actually, and more importantly, it is a home. I'm really happy for you. Congratulations!

There is a depth when you begin to speak of your pictures and paintings - the one from 2020 - is so profound in so many ways - indeed, they all tell a story.

i wish this series could never end 😭 such a beatiful place! i need day in the life vids

Beautiful apartment and is wonderful how the places we visited, people we meet, moments, feelings, all in some way stays with us in different ways. This apartment is a representation of who you are and what you want to be. Thanks for sharing your process 🙌🏻

Your joy is infectious. Understandable-since you created such a beautiful, meaningful space. I can see you having beautiful and meaningful meet ups in this incredible space with like-minded people. I am looking very much forward to your podcast 🌻✨

What I love the most about this tour is that your apartament is such a good example of who you are - it pictures your so well! Also, there are no TVs. How smart of you.

12:16 I see that Nathaniel is a fellow Kendrick fan, that's a pleasant surprise! By the way, the apartment looks magnificent! I am so glad that you finally found your happy place on this planet, the best is yet to come. Good job, Nathaniel! :)

Wow, I’m blown away! It came out so so well Nathaniel 🙌🏾 Can’t wait to see what amazingness you create for us from there

Your apartment turned out beautifully! I forgot the name of a work of art that includes a small rounded mirror like that. I love the keys-I still have 2 skeleton keys like those-one opened our front door. Now, I may have to display them! You have a good start on your salon.

This is a dreamy apartment ! I love sooo much how you turned it, it seems so pleasing to live there, nice work ! For sure it's gonna be an inspiration for my future home.

I’m literally did prepare for your videos, they are so cozy and soft, I made my popcorns and now watching this like OMG how one person can be so talented and so faithful to what he does and continue to inspire others by just talking about his lifestyle 🥺❤️ you’re on the right way, keep going bro ❤

I had a smile on my face the whole time watching! It’s so great to see you so inspired and content in your own space. I’m a lot jealous because of course everything you chose for your place is close to the colors & textures I also enjoy so whenever I get my own space I’m definitely rewatching this to steal ideas and get inspired myself. And I CANNOT wait for the podcasts omg. I’m just so happy that you’ve decided to do that now 🙏🏽

You have really improved your home with a lot of good taste and made it look more homely and more in keeping with the time it was probably built. It looks so cosy, well done.

Amazing apartment and great job decorating it❤

Wow! It's been that long?! It seems like it wasn't too long ago when you got your Paris apartment. The space is so inviting! And congrats on starting a podcast! I'm just so excited for you even though I only know you on the internets lol 😊

Beautiful ❤️ Congratulations Nathaniel!! p.s - love the way you tour the apartment:)

Wow-as an artist & an interiior designer, what a beautiful space on every level. the thing I like the best about your space is that after seeing it I feel as if I know you a little better. This is a very personal design statement, not something lifted from AD or any other shelter publication. Not something you turned over to a professional designer to do with intructions to make it look good. It is clearly personally curated by you on every level. Your space feels safe (you are trustworthy); there is a sense of priviledge to being invited to visit (but not for too long as you cherish your privacy & enjoy your own company); there is a physical relationship between your physical appearance & the physical visuals of the space (like your collection of mirrors that reflect you back to yourself).Thank you.

I just love how happy and excited you are, Wish you all the best in this new cycle !!

Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day. ✨

I really hope I'm successful enough as a freelancer to one day be able to buy and customise a home like this!

Beautifully renovated and decorated. It's an interesting contrast of elegance, (without being stuffy and pretentious), while also being very warm and inviting. Very tastefully done. Enjoy it in good health.

Through the screen, I can feel the radience, warmth and calmness of your appartment. This vibe is what I aspire to have when I get my own little place in the future. Thank you so much for sharing this process with us! ❤

i feel like a proud mother 😭😭 CONGRATULATIONS

Learning how to find and create a home is such an important part of figuring life out, I’m excited to eventually get settled. Thanks for showing us your journey!

I couldn't stop smiling seeing you this happy. The apartment turned out MAGNIFICENT. Warmest bravo!!!

Great space and a good design. Congratulations Nathaniel ! I am sure it will be very “gezellig” with the lights on at night. 🇳🇱💕🌷

This is so dreamy. Mom has the best sense of style, you make a great creative team. It's clear that you have been so intentional and true to yourself during this process.

I absolutely love that space you call home. It is filled with so much beautiful and love and dreams and mood and adventure and hope and everything else ... I have watched this video several times...and came back to it months later ..

Dear Nathaniel, I'm going to take a few moments to write this.... I live in Colombia, near a city that nobody knows, in a town that fewer people know. My life like everyone else's has been an incessant journey of joys and pain that fortunately has not yet ended. I had not learned over the years to identify very well what I want to achieve before leaving this world: before I thought it was money but it was not, then I thought it was fame but it was not either, but it was only when I saw one of your videos that I understood what I really wanted for my life: Peace. Today I want to thank you enormously, for not only teaching me through your videos how to find myself to know what I want, but also for giving me every time I watch one of your videos (and now every time I listen to one of your podcasts) a huge and indescribable feeling of peace. You have saved my life! and I am and will be eternally grateful all my life for allowing us the privilege of entering your life, your mind and your heart every time we watch one of your videos. With my eyes full of tears and wishing you from the bottom of my heart the best for your new projects, Fer.

WOW! I really love how your apartment turned out! The care for detail is a work of art itself. Thank you for sharing your work, truly inspiring

Your sense of art and beauty of things is just so inspiring! It kind of reminds me to see the beauty in (everyday) life. I really love how you put everything together. So happy for you!

I’ve appreciated for a while now the way in which wonderful people attract more wonderful people and events into their lives…

I just finished the video, full of emotions, ready to watch it again and again. The place is incredible, great job, Nathaniel. I really feel like flying right now. I absolutely resonate with your enthusiasm about every little detail and I believe I will spend few hours now searching for inspiration for recreating our place a little. Thank you so much and have a wonderful time in that place!

Apartment looks amazing. Thank you for keeping up the posts. Your mom is such a great support.

You are such a joy to watch/listen to! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this transformation and being so transparent throughout your apartment journey… you deserve it all! Hope you have many happy memories there😊

You were beyond lucky to find “Jean” (?). Your home is exquisite. And I love the Iceland picture. I got to take the most fabulous trip with my brother this summer!

Your energy is everything ✨

this brings a smile to my face the whole video, thank you and congrats on the apartment and I wish you the best in this new chapter of your life.

Seeing the genuine joy you take in every aspect of this place is heartwarming enough to bring a smile to a total stranger’s face. Which rhymed, I see. Congratulations, Nathaniel. I’m proud of you.

omggg it turned out beautifully!!

It's so nice to see the pation that you transmit talk about your home. The joy you share of the diferent moments in your life and how they are represented in the decoration. I'm happy for you and wish you great fortune in this new season of your life Nathaniel :)

This is so inspirational, honestly. Your home is beautiful. 👏🏾👏🏾

The excitement you have is refreshing ❤

the colors and everything are perfect. congrats!

Oh man, this video is really great, the best of recent Nathaniel Drew videos. You have a beautiful apartment! Wish you all the best!

Stunning. Serene. Simple yet elegant. Steeped in history, beautiful, meaningful art, details of craftsmanship everywhere. A warm and creative space to live, thrive, create and expand your life’s experiences. Una creaćion de magía…💕

Your place is gorgeous. ❤ It has the right amount of coziness, function, beauty, and warmth that makes a home. Inspiring.

I've been following your apartment journey and all I can say is it's nothing short of inspiring. Your journey, and how you carry us along in the most heartwarming way, is so cool. 🥺❤❤

I used to watch all of your videos, but they stopped coming into my feed altogether recently. Suddenly, I had a realisation today that I was missing something and damn, had to watch all new videos at once. Great work! Helps me being creative.

This is so awesome. You have never looked happier. I wish you all the best in your new, gorgeous, home!

I’m so happy but also very proud of you. It is a monumental journey getting your own place ❤❤ blessings for you and your home

Beautiful is not even a spectacular enough word… I love when a place is created, because something in the creator’s mind is put forth for the world to see. (Your mom is the most amazing! I wish my momma had been as vivacious and downright lovely).

Stunning! So happy you have created such an amazing personal space!

The thought, propose and love you put into your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your space ❤

Such a beautiful place! It looks so calm, so vibrant, full of life and light. And I love all those special little details, that you and your mom put together.

You and your mother's aesthetics for design are just perfect. Love, love, love your home.

Wow! It turned out amazing. Super excited for the podcast.

Love how minimalist and aesthetically pleasing each room is. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻😌

what a beautiful aparta-studio, Nathaniel. Just gorgeous. Congratulations! I hope you enjoy every minute of your time in it. I love the idea of meetings with friends, and friends of friends who share your own philosophy and dreams for the future. 2019/2020 have to be erased. It was super traumatic and we are still suffering the after effects of it! Anyway, thank you for sharing your beautiful home. All the best and safe travels!

Congratulations Nathanial! It’s as beautiful as your smile and your soul! Your passion for life and curiosity shoots at us and makes us a little more excited about life. I adore your videos as I adore Paris, they make me smile at the end of the day. Merci beaucoup 😊

One of the few home dwellings that actually captures the essence of its owner. Everything speaks to what makes YOU -you.