The short answer is so you can include and exclude the right things to get the most out of the room. A home must serve some functions for it to be comfortable. These functions must be served by the rooms, whether in combination or not. We will look at some of the most important functions… Continue reading
Signs You Have a Lot of Stuff You Don’t Use
Every one of your material possessions demands resources in one form or another. These resources are some combination of time, space, money, effort, or attention. In fact, even a maintenance-free object will take up space in your home. So any possession you don’t use is a waste of these resources. If you have enough useless… Continue reading
Things You Will Notice About Minimalism
When you become a minimalist, you will notice some interesting things about minimalism. Some are easy to guess. But some will be surprising. Still, others will become obvious, but only in hindsight. They will allow you to grow as a minimalist and in other areas of your life. So, here are some of the things… Continue reading
Why Are Minimalist Homes So Clean
Pictures of minimalists’ homes generally show them to be clean and tidy. In fact, some people say that they look Pinterest perfect. Many people wonder if minimalists keep their homes like this all the time or if they just clean up for the cameras. The truth is that minimalists keep their homes clean all the… Continue reading
Minimalism vs Essentialism
Many people have heard of both minimalism and essentialism. Some people will choose one over the other, while others can’t tell the difference. It is because ordinary minimalism and essentialism are closely related. To understand that relationship, we will look at some of the similarities and differences. The definition of minimalism vs essentialism Minimalism is… Continue reading
Surprising Applications of Minimalism
Minimalism is the practice of focusing on what you value by excluding what you don’t. It is a very useful tool for making things simpler. People often start this practice by decluttering their homes. This is a very common application of minimalism. It helps by creating a more beautiful home while saving money. So most… Continue reading
Decluttering Surprises
Clutter is the scourge of home interiors. It makes it difficult or impossible to keep a home tidy, much less beautiful. So many people make the wise decision to declutter. They do this knowing that it will make their spaces easier to keep tidy. They will also learn some surprising things when they declutter. These… Continue reading
What Makes Decluttering Easier
Decluttering is the process of removing things of low value from your life. It leads to a simpler life that allows you to focus more on what you value. But decluttering is easier said than done. This is especially true if you have any emotional attachments to the clutter. This is why the difficulties of… Continue reading
Ways People Overvalue Possessions
People overvalue possessions in many ways. To understand this, we must first understand what it means to overvalue something. We must also understand what value means. The value you give something is equal to what you are willing to give up for it. So, you overvalue something if what you are willing to sacrifice for… Continue reading
Why is Simplicity Beautiful
The short answer is that simplicity is not always beautiful, but in many cases it is. Also, if something is already beautiful, simplicity can add elegance. This will make it even more beautiful. To understand why we must understand what the words “simplicity” and “beautiful” mean. We can then understand how simplicity relates to elegance.… Continue reading