I started de-owning that day, and quickly started clearing space in my home and life. It was an exciting, motivating process to decide what to keep and what to let go. It’s the method I created by accident 10 years ago, when my neighbor saw all the stuff I’d just dragged out of the garage into the driveway and pointed out that maybe, just maybe, my family didn’t need all of it.
The method I used in my own home and have taught thousands of others to use in their home as well. Maybe you’ve even read a few.īut I wanted to write you a book to share MY practical method for becoming joyfully minimalist. Why, you might ask, did I write this book? Certainly there are many other books about decluttering, minimizing, and de-owning. It creates the illusion of a bigger space, thus looking cleaner and clearer.It’s called The Minimalist Home, and it’s my step-by-step guide to decluttering each and every room of your home. Use MirrorsĬonsider using a mirror instead of regular decoration for some of your walls. If I would put pictures, a mirror, a clock and other decoration on the same wall, it would have probably looked too cluttered. So I chose to get a big canvas painting that takes about a third of the wall, but all of the attention goes to it. If you use it for too many things, especially unrelated – then it creates a busy feeling that can distract you easily.įor example, my apartment is fairly big and I had huge bare walls, I knew it will look awkward if I try to hide all of it with art. I’m not saying go bare, but our walls are always a part of our vision and the way we see a room. Clear Wallsĭon’t clutter your walls using more than one piece per wall. I love looking for ideas and inspiration when I feel I’m missing something.Ĭlick here for some simple minimalist DIY ideas. That way you don’t create waste and you don’t accumulate more stuff you don’t need.īonus: It will look tailored to your space since you custom made it.
If you want to have a contemporary look without spending a lot of money and waste resources, you can create your own DIY with things you already have. A vase with flowers is a great example of a center piece. In most cases the tray with the things inside it is more than enough to be the focal point, but not all surfaces demand a tray. My favorite affordable options from Nordstrom & Target:Ī focal point that is clear and doesn’t look cluttered. But if you don’t have storage as a part of your table, a tray can be a great addition! Usually I prefer to have these things inside the drawers I have on my coffee table, and only take it out when needed.
Trays help centering all of the things you have outside.įor example, use a tray on the coffee table in the living room for coasters, remote controls, and other small items you have out at the moment. For the things I can’t keep inside hidden spaces all the time, I have trays! I use trays on the coffee table, on the night stand, on the bathroom counter and other spaces. One of my favorite minimalist tips is to keep the counters clear – but that’s not always the most convenient option. Like I’ve said in previous posts, trays are an amazing way to have things out of storage and still look organized and not create clutter in our vision. Once every item has its own home, you’ll find it a lot easier to keep counter space free. Focus on putting everything in its place and creating specific permanent locations for each item you have. These are some accent products I’ve been lusting for:Ī bunch of decor that has no purpose combined with the mail from last month will guarantee you a cluttered look! Oh, that’s not what you’re going for? So it’s time to get rid of everything that doesn’t serve a purpose. If you don’t want to over do it, you can go with more muted hues or pastels. A touch of colors in small details like pillows, art and accents will go a long way into creating a homey feel. With all the bright and neutral, a splash of color would transform the coldness into coziness. Win win situation 😉 A Splash Of Color & Textureįinally getting around to the real warmness I’ve been talking about. I love using beautiful candles or cute succulents that serve more than one purpose. But decor just for the sake of decor can also be wasteful of space and money. Having all spaces and surfaces empty can be kind of depressing. Plants, candles and incense are great “stuff” to have around that can look nice and also bring more joy to your life. I love incorporating natural-looking materials to give a warn, homey feel to the interior design. Retro looking or vintage elements have a place in a minimalist design too! You can and should use things you already have in your design.
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