Tiny Spaces: A Minimalist + Family-Functional Brooklyn Apartment

Yes, you CAN live small with little kiddos. Case in point: Jacqueline’s minimalist and uber functional Brooklyn apartment. Tour her family’s home to see how beautifully curated decor, transforming furniture and lots (and lots) of canvas storage bins.

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[humminbirrrd]

Their space is beautiful... What I don't like about the minimalist movement is that it always seems to devolve into a contest or nitpicking in the comments. I've seen a ton of comments about how 675 sq ft for four people isn't small because there are other apartments out there that are only 450 sq ft or whatever. 😒 Or because a couple can afford more expensive furniture and whatnot, suddenly they're not doing minimalism right. No one person can define minimalism. This family has found what works for them.

[J..E.]

I love it, No guys minimalism isn't about being cheap. It' s about having a limited number of things that you actually use and enjoy. It's about not having a lot of stuff to clutter up. It's about having just enough.

[TheMattmatic]

Man, that oxygen rush I get when I walk into a room with plants. The room feels HUGE immediately.

[johnvarjohn]

This is just pure, great taste. Well done. Just white, wood and some greenery. What a result.

[hsathome]

This is minimalism on a champagne budget. Literally all of these pieces are high end. One of those 10" plates are $55 each. Absolutely a beautiful home but for us regular folks this also can be closely accomplished with thrifted/used pieces or having to be more creative.

[kathrynbertley]

i really want to be a minimalist when i move out because my family's house is very cluttered

[SoniaVerardoBeautyBlog]

I love how you decorated your apparment it looks beautiful! I live in a one bedroom appartment with my hubby, our dog and a baby on its way and even when there were just the two of us, I felt we needed more space! It' s comforting to know you have two kids and managed to organize your living space so well! This video inspires me and helps me be more creative in organising my space and making the most out of what I have! xo from Italy, Sonia Verardo

[anitavirginillo]

Her place has a sense of calm because there is no visual clutter. A great environment for those kids to grow up in.

[IamNoonie]

This couple was featured on a documentary called Minimalism: A Documentary. It's on Netflix and actually very good!

[hashmo]

What an inspiring, intelligent and elegant approach to life. The couple look healthy and happy. I bet they have a blast exploring NY and have time and money because of their intentional way of living. Maybe if we all lived like this the world might be a better place.

[ritalynb]

Sadly, I see alot of negativity in the comments. I live in a small, 1 bedroom house that I have owned for 12 years. There are 2 of us living in the space and it is incredibly comfortable. Somehow in N America we have been brainwashed to believe we need big homes to be comfortable. A smaller home means a smaller mortgage, less time spent cleaning, less furniture is needed to make the space comfortable and inviting. We are surrounded by the things we love (books & music) and we don't have the financial strain of a large mortgage.

[PaolaEnergya]

Fab video! I've been living in a studio flat for 16 years and never looked back. Minimalism is the perfect lifestyle because it teaches you to appreciate what you have and not hoard unnecessary stuff

[Heretical_Theology]

I see a lot of jealous people on here belittling them and even calling them privileged... I for one am happy for them.
Make good decisions. Value what makes you happy. Cut the crap and clutter from you life that doesn't bring you value. This family has their values in order and I can assure everyone the negative opinions the people have here in this thread, even if they did read them, would not affect them in the slightest because they know their worth and have exactly everything they need and very little they do not. That is minimalism. If it's not for you, then have a great day, but one feels the need the belittle them, then that person is exactly why they are minimalist as their happiness has nothing to do with others opinions.

I suggest we find what we truly value and stick to those things.

[LovedHappy]

Love the bit about round tables :) I definitely appreciate not bumping into sharp corners. Great bits of advice :)

[ouvickie]

I love the minimalist movement. My parents and grandparents were minimalist out of necessity, growing up. Meaning they didn't have the money to buy toys very often, so anytime they received one it lasted them a long time and they took good care of what little they had. Consumerism became a way of life during the Boomer generation, of which I'm part of, however, I realized "things" don't make me happy, people make me happy. I have a few treasured items, mostly photographs and some keepsakes that belonged to my parents and grandparents. Those mean the most to me, now that they're all gone, but I've told my family not to buy me anymore "stuff" during holidays. I appreciate consumables, if they want to buy me something, but more clutter is not my ideal lifestyle.

[clercqert]

This is such a nice apartment! It really lets you focus on the important stuff in life:) I'm happy for them! Also, the material use in the kitchen is amazing:)

[drclairejones]

I had a little look on line and Jacqueline is an interior designer or furniture designer so it makes perfect sense that her own home reflects her talent and passion.

I really admire her style and choices and would love my home to look like this some day.

It is a privilege to be able to choose and pay for expensive but beautiful and functions furniture however it is saving money in the long-term.

[TheFLOPY]

Love it ! So clean, peaceful and cozy .

[kathleen]

I absolutely love your space. I am older and have collected a lot of beautiful things. I do let some things go & I no longer stock pile, so I do some minimalism. But let me tell you, if anything ever happened to my belongings, I would embrace this lifestyle in a heartbeat and I wouldn't look back. This is wonderful! Thank you.

[adriluda]

I love what you said about the open shelving, I never really thought about them in that way