How to Make Your Home Look Minimalist | 10 Ways to Streamline Clutter

Today I want to give 10 easy strategies to reduce the appearance of clutter in your home and to make your home look minimalist and streamlined!

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[abdennourbahri]

@the_list |
1. Use big furniture pieces to make style statement
2. Remove or move furniture
3. Declutter trinkets
4. Minimize conflicting colors
5. Minimize conflicting styles
6. Find easy storage spots for everyday items
7. Limit what you put on walls
8. Keep your space clean
9. Hide your cords and electronics
10. Tidy as you go

[cristin]

Thanks for a great video. My own tip: Last spring during quarantine, I became interested in house plants and bought tons of them to bring in a sense of aliveness to my home. Then during the fall, I discovered minimalism and have slowly been making my way around my home, creating calmer and more functioning spaces. This weekend I moved a bunch of house plants outside a covered porch, and my indoor spaces suddenly seem so much calmer, even though they were already pretty clutter-free. I do love my plants, but I really have to admit that when there are too many of them, they raise my anxiety -- and they're a lot of work!

[jeffellis]

My husband and I have just found your channel and watched a few back-to-back. we are 76 and 65 and feel we need to declutter to save our 4 grown-up children from having to do the job when called upon. You are so fresh and gentle in the way you discuss advice and we have subscribed to your channel and liked all we have watched. Chel and Jeff UK XXX

[Rosavieiraferreira]

You always make me stand up and change something immediately ☺️ (in a positive way). Thank you 🙏

[alohasernasie]

I love your delivery
To the point, yet soft and easy to listen to🤙

[PK-nfjg]

Combining my love for eclectic with a desire for a calming environment....

Although I have loved an eclectic look for a long time (think 'english cozy study' meets 'archaeologist' meets 'scandi' meets 'asian vintage''....), the last few years I've been minimising and wanting something a bit more calming to rest my eyes on. Some things that have enabled me to combine my love for eclectic style with minimalism have been:

- putting glass doors on my bookcases which reduces dust, but somehow the books being behind glass reduces the visual clutter - they aren't so much 'in your face'!? And, matching the bookcase and wall colour (in my case, both white)
- since I love vintage trinkets, but don't like dusting, I've found that collecting a few under a glass dome/cloche makes it seem more cohesive, and cuts down on both dusting and visual clutter. I've placed them under 2 vintage style glass domes. Now it looks much calmer, and a bit like a 19thc museum/art installation...and I just need to give the glass dome a swipe with a duster now and then!

[Dwell_In_Magic_]

Your channel is ridiculously beautiful in the most calm, natural, understated way- like your home. I appreciate both your content AND your aesthetic. Motivational during my massive de-clutter/release now in progress.
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[Shiryone]

I've been working towards minimalism now for about 8 years. Definitely a journey and process. I feel so much lighter, organized, and just less complicated...over all a feeling of balance and well being. Your home looks very Scandi, which is my favorite and the overall goal I'm trying to obtain in my own home...not by purchasing more, but by keeping less.

[meh]

As I teeter the line between decorated and minimalism, I have noticed a few things. I love the look of both minimalist and maximalist space, BUT I love the FEEL of minimal spaces. So I’ve been trying to combine them by making maximalism my aesthetic (colors, textures, prints) but making minimalism my practice. So I just cleared my sofa of all extra decorative cushions because they actually drove me crazy and made the room messy too easily (especially with kids!). It immediately made a huge difference! I am also doing away with rugs (at least during warmer months), as it is easier to clean and take care of. I’m going to continue this path of trying to just clear surfaces and only decorate with things that I use.

[shlf]

My only thought contrary to your list is that from an artistic perspective there really are no conflicting colors. My only gripe with minimal decor is the "fear" of color. My colors are bold, varied, and very intentional. Most importantly, color makes me happy.

[kathleen]

I enjoy your videos. Good tips. I look back to a time when people had less money and spent on items that were handmade and craftsmanship was important. Furniture that was meant to last through generations. I think it would be good to get back to supporting local makers and quality long lasting goods. I didn't have the budget to buy new furniture when I moved into my home so I mainly have second hand (but still good) couches, beds etc. I picked up items from hard rubbish like a vintage wooden chair, vintage 60s side table etc. I actually like it better because has a tad more personality.
Now I just add paintings and photos by friends and family, plants, and a few family heirlooms.

[riohenry]

You’re absolutely right. When we renovated, we went minimal. But life gets in the way. You’ve inspired me to make the changes I need to

[lynnh]

Love this! Simple yet great tips. I come from a generation of "stuff" and handed down from generations when the next generation in my house thinks its silly and doesn't want any of it. Made great sense that it will one day probably given away.

[cantocant]

I have side tables for the comfort of having somewhere to sit a drink. I refuse to have a coffee table because I see no purpose in having one. I give myself "zones". One table top is full of beautiful things, layers of things, but most of my table tops are completely clear at all times. This strikes a good balance for me. I love the Layered look of a Maximalist home but strive for clean and uncluttered space as well. I am learning to curate my possesions. Enjoyed the video and enjoy seeing your lovely home.

[shannonengelken]

Enjoyed this video very much! I would also add having rugs so that your rooms are less echoey when you talk. I love learning about minimalism and aesthetics.

[rosemariebredahl]

"Clutter" is ~ a space:objects mismatch. Iff folks legitimately need the stuff remaining after being forced (various reasons) to downsize their sq ft, how to streamline the appearance + optical illusions to make area seem more spacious is the advice these folks need.
I'm very glad that the minimalism movement has generated so many helpful videos, yet am still a bit frustrated by what feels like a narrow perspective offered by so many young vloggers. What I mean by this is the recurrent assumption that a LOT of storage space is unnecessary, that everything can be replaced by buying new items to replace the old, and esp if walls & surfaces are to be left clear.
Parents, esp, need places to store many items.
How to integrate a LOT of storage (incl for renters who can't use space behind sheetrock or under floors belonging to landlord) into a design plan IS harder, yet addresses the reality many viewers live in. Thank you.

[donnarakitzis]

Many of these tips I knew, but I needed this reminder. Thank you I’ve really implemented some of these really helpful tips. I have to remind myself that less is more. Oh yes and key word:

[myhauntingromance]

I am sitting on the floor in my bedroom, about to attempt another declutter. I love how simple, minimalist my room looks...when theres just furniture in it and no stuff lol. So I'm psyched to hear your thoughts before I start bringing things back in and decluttering

[catharinab]

I’m so happy your channel got recommended to me (I guess I’m a tiny bit grateful for the algorithm after all 🤥🙃). I’m watching both newer and older videos of yours and you’re inspiring me to declutter but mostly reorganize. Today I did my closet, it was really just 2 of my drawers but it’s going to make a huge impact in my everyday life since the things I use the most will be easily accessible.

[marthaprestage-ibpt]

I am now going for the cabin/forestcore look which really reflects my nature loving personality! But I have streamlined the look! I do have two frazier trees w/nothing but lights.