haha It's funny how everything is based on perspective. I think I have a good amount of things. You think I'm very minimalistic, and I've had a bunch of comments on this video saying I have too much stuff to be a minimalist. It really makes you realize everyone views life a totally different way.
iron wolf theres actually different types of minimalism. Its not one size fits all, so it really does depends on personal preference, lifestyle and perspective. I can see that this isnt the type of minimalism where there are a few necessary items only, but the type of minimalism where she has everything she is using there and then and no clutter.
iron wolf she is a minimalist by her standards IDC IDC IDC IDC! and that's all that matter..there is no debate. If this isn't for you go watch someone else...
Ironically that bookshelf that you find useless, is what keeps your most essentials, that would end up scattered around your apartment if you wouldn't have it. Never under estimate practicality!
I'm on my journey to zero waste!! So far, I've been doing a LOT of sewing. I've made muslin and mesh bags for buying bulk and produce, muslin coffee filters, cotton "unpaper" towels, flannel handkerchiefs, and have started shopping my farmer's market and bulk foods. I would REALLY love to see a video on worm composting! What I need, how to do it, where to put the container, what I can put in it, etc. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful content! I'm so excited to be part of the positive change 🌱👍🏼
That's awesome! I'm not great at sewing. I asked my mom to make me most of my bags. I no longer compost with worms, but I will shoot a video on composting options with pros and cons. I can also give tips and suggestions
Getting there. Mom and I put all of our furniture on consignment. Now we're purging our home for only what is functional and useful for everyday. I love your bed. Oh the ideas I got from watching your video. Thank you for sharing🤩🥳🍿🥰
I found the bed idea perfect.. Okay, so my Sister will move out soon and she will go to a studio apartment.. And i am looking at videos. And when i saw your bed i was like, no my Sister wants a big bed and that is small, but then when you said it opens up to a King i was like.. Thats so smart.. And the fact that it also has drawers is so good. ♥️
Your bed is sooooooo frickin' cool! :D IKEA really knocked it out of the park with that one and it's so great for a small space. I'm surprised I haven't seen more of this bed or beds like it in the tiny house movement.
I know! I love it. It took me forever to find something I liked. I wanted to have a lot of space in my apartment but I also a large bed because #adulting It was in the kids section of ikea.
Wow!!! Beautiful apartment. Im actually planning on downsizing so I can save more/and travel the world (my dream). Everyone around is doing the complete opposite and trying to upsize and upgrade...Glad to see more people taking control of thier own lives and living on what they REALLY need.
That's awesome! there is a whole world out there to see. The hardest part will be the people in your life. Don't let them discourage you in any way. Try to find supportive people or just live your life by example and maybe others will follow.
Danielle M. It's all about what you want, man. Other people's goals are other people's goals. If upsizing is what they want because they truly want it - nothing wrong with that. But if you want to downsize or if you don't mind downsizing to help reach what you really care about - go ahead! Disregard what society says you _should_ want and _should_ strive for - you don't need that since you already know for yourself. :)
Thank you! I definitely try to have few things, but I didn't realize how much stuff I had until I went to move. WOW, it took forever. My goal in the future is to have only a suitcase.
(I just saw this video, thanks YT for the suggestion, lol) While I've never been much on "stuff", I lost everything I owned in 2007 to an EF5 tornado. One thing I tell people - those things I was keeping for "sentimental" reasons? ALL those memories I still have... they were in my head and my heart, not in the programs, and ticket stubs, and not even in the photos. I love how calm your apartment is.... too much stuff and too much color makes me feel sort of "wired", and I like my home to be calm and soothing.
Very cute. I love to see people doing a nice job with simple things, it´s affordable and inspirational. Sometimes we see so much videos showing only expensive things, unrealistic lifestyles that makes people feels the need to shop more, to be more luxurious and it kind of makes them unhappy, so for me it is very important to show more alternatives, this lifestyle looks so healthy and a happier way to live. I just started to see videos about minimalist and it is so interesting. Thanks for sharing :D
I love the Devil's Ivy plant on the stool. Life also gets a lot cheaper when you DIY with cleaning supplies, deodorants & toothpaste. I've saved so much money by switching to Baking Soda, Vinegar, Peroxide & Essential Oils for cleaning. I love the storage under your bed! Loved the video, very inspiring!
LOVE your presentations, Gir. Ilived in one room in an old brownstone in Brookline, MA when I was 17. Then moved to a studio on Commonwealth Ave. just around the corner from BU. So I love your small space living. My house is small, 1400 sq. ft. So on with the show m' lady.
very real (not following the trends concerning interior design that seem to follow some kind of fast fashion movement) and simple and light and clean. beautiful!
Fun fact: Devil's Ivy is also known as Golden Pothos; they're amazing plants. They can grow in really low lights, but if you put them in well lit areas the leaves get yellow/white streaks! Super pretty plant.
OMG walking into paradise! no seriously i wish i was this consistent i really like the empty white space. Its exactly what i want cause i have ADhD and stuff is just distraction.
I'm thinking about moving into a studio next year so this was cool. However I do have a ton of books so hopefully wherever I move has storage for that. I'm trying to minimize other things now though.
I loved having a space to get ready! I plan on doing a new tour! It's a very large space, and between my roommate and I we have a lot more "stuff" but we are making it feel like home ever so slowly.
Do you have a link to where you found your bed? I have been trying to find that exact bed that pulls into a king or queen. All I can find are twin and full.
I love your videos. I live in a studio too and I found this very helpful. Could you please tell me where you got your pull out bed from? I love how it pulls out as a king and also saves so much space.
This is so pretty, but I have a few questions I've always wanted to ask a minimalist. To me, your space is so.. lacking in personality. There's nothing there that could spark joy or reminiscence. Do you keep tickets to movies or concerts? Pictures of you and your friends? Do you have a passion, a hobby, like art? I would be so sad in such a space, without my passion within reach and nothing to remind me of joyful times. I applaud you for such self-control, but it seems like such a miserable lifestyle, at least for someone like me, who is used to clutter. I get not wanting a lot of space; I certainly wouldn't want so much space I didn't know what to do with it. Why search for something smaller? Is it like a goal, to get the smallest studio? You certainly aren't the most 'minimalist' person i've seen, but these questions still stand. If any of my inquiries seemed rude, that was just my intention. Just a few questions from someone who is very, very not minimalist! That daybed is really cool, by the way!
Especially the monochromatic colour scheme. I can understand it for clothes, no one will notice you keep wearing the same stuff or it's easy to mix and match. But I don't get having no colour in your homespace. Unless the don't spend much time at home.
Great questions/ points! I was a sentimental hoarder at one point but I moved abroad a couple times so I had to leave all those memories and birthday cards behind. I realized that those things didn't make me happy. It was the actual relationships with people that did so. My current appartment ( not this one) has bit more color. However, I found a lot of joy in the clean white space that I lived in previously. It was incredibly calming. It was missing a painting but I never came across the right one. Ultimately, for me, minimalism taught me that it's not the things that encompass joy but the actual experience. My hobby is rock climbing and I climb with friends. I spend most of my day outside my home. I work in coffee shops instead of by myself. I don't think you have to let go of all the things that spark joy but that change in mindset is important. So for now, I will continue to spend more time outside my home instead of accumulating more stuff or looking at old photos. Not that that's wrong, just my personal preference. Thank you for reaching out to learn more 😊
That's so interesting! I like being able to compare our lifestyles and personal preferences, because I'm a homebody who loves sentimental stuff, enjoys crafting and painting, and a somewhat messy person lol. I have been trying to get into a good, clear mindset that allows me to let go of stuff but it's quite difficult! To touch on how you said that the actual experiences make you happy, I can totally agree. I just like having pictures, souveneirs, and tickets/ticket stubs so that I can glance at them every once in a while and remind myself of those experiences. Thanks for the discussion!!
agree completely, Devan. I really admire the ability to reduce possessions but this space felt devoid of... life, to me. Particularly the kitchen and living area. It looked like a time share where strangers come and go each week.
So interesting to read this discussion and see how different everyone is. I personally LOVE the white minimal look, with no paintings or anything else. It's the kind of home I aspire to and I want my future apartment to look just like this.
I personally loved it! I just moved into a 2 bedroom and so far I feel like I spend at least an hour a day cleaning whereas my last place took 15 minutes
I filmed a video on how I buy my food, ua-cam.com/video/VsWUN9ekyL4/v-deo.html As for what's in it basics mostly: beans, lentils, rice, chickpeas. And then smoothie toppings: pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, etc.
It's a Safety Razor. Essentially, the razors our grandparents used. They are amazing. Instead of disposable heads, you just buy the blade. A pack of 100 is about $10.
You're too sweet! I will try! I used to be really good at documenting travels and now I find that I hardly take pictures. But i'll attempt next time :)
I try to keep it simple but there is no right or wrong way to be a minimalist. It's about finding your own rhythm and focusing on the things that truly matter. Thanks for watching!
Yes, I live in Florida, a place like this is not very expensive, but I chose to live in a downtown area, 3 blocks from the water so I was paying more. I moved to lower my costs.
being minimalist and vegan in long island new York is close to impossible. I love seeing people like you on here it's the only thing that keeps me motivated that my happiness in my lifestyle choice is all that matters. socially here it's very hard to find people to connect with and for them to understand
Really?! Wow, I guess I always saw New York area as progressive. Seek out people online! I didn't know a lot of people with similar interests until I looked for them. There is probably someone in long island feeling the same way you are.
I am not really big on minimalism, I'm the opposite haha but I love the apartment, it'a so calm and neat :) The only thing I would add in the bedroom/living is a rug.
I love rugs but I have allergies so I avoid them because they trap dust and other things. But I have thought about having a cute rug. By the way, you can totally have stuff and be a minimalist. It's about focusing on what is truly important. Some people need to get rid of everything to realize it, others just get it 😊
+The Girl Gone Green Well I did donated a full bag of clothes today and I threw out a lot of decorations and useless stuff yesterday so I'm slowly getting there haha. That's why I enjoy watching these types of videos :)
okay im moving on my own, and want to choose a studio apartment but I was incredibly worried about the living/bedroom situation. The way you go about this is amazing. but where on earth did u find a bed that converts between a day bed and a king? sooo handy.
+The Girl Gone Green yay that means more videos! Im hooked too. I thought I would make one or two just to see what it was like but its so much fun I don't think I will be able to stop anytime soon :) x
(I'm just spontaneously sharing my personal preference in mininalism, just because. I'm sorry if it doesn't fit the video. :D) I'm not really a minimalist, I'm just average. I've always lived somewhere where stuff was already there. But innerly I'm something in between... I really want to have my own place before I marry someone, just once, just for like two years or something, and make it my own from start to finish! I'm only minimalist to an extend, so my home would be mininalist in certain aspects and only to an extend. Not for the sake of minimalism itself, but: *1. I want to be mindful of what I own.* I want to not need to reorganize things each year or so, let alone declutter - that to me means too many stuff. I don't want repetitiveness or things that just stay there and _never_ get used, but also _never_ get looked at for joy or sentiment. I want everything to be *either a necessity or something extremely meaningful* /cool. And I want to always have a *mental overview* of all that I own. *2. I want to move in and out easily.* *3. I want cleaning to be less demanding.* :D *4. I want space and sunlight!* *5. Simplicity calms me* and to a certain extend it feels *cozy* and feels *clean.* *6.* I want to have *a decorated home, but not in a volumpturous kind of way.* :D I'm more into *flat things.* :D Paintings, pictures or simply different colors on the furniture, but not anything too strong. I want flowiness. (For example lights on the corners between the walls and the cealing or a pattern/shape of lights on one wall is something that doesn't take much space, but it doesn't serve a purpose other than "I like it" either.) *7. I want to be organized.* The less stuff you have and the more easily they fit into categories - the easier it is to organize. And not just organize, but actually remember everything about how you've organized and what you own. *8. I want to change things up easily.* Move the couch, the pictures on the wall and the lights and VOILA, an impactful change, a different kind of cozy, and achieved super easily because there isn't anything to get in your way. That's how I view it! Anyone else with similar preference? You feel minimalist, but only in certain ways?
Kinda reminded me of my tiny apartment in Dubai. minimalist living is the way to go. wayyy too much things in the home also means less flow of energies (if you believe in that). Oh and BTW. on the map, you missed out India completely. Do visit. It is a lovely place.
+Kalpesh Patel it's definitely on my list! I'm fascinated by Indian weddings lol. I'm praying my Indian friends get married in India just so I can go experience it for myself and eat all the food!
Love how bright and plain that kitchen is! Will you be moving to another studio apartment. I live in a 336 sq ft apartment with my boyfriend and two cats, honestly I can so without the whole hallway lol so I know the feeling of not being able to find a small enough place! oh and I think that"s a pothos plant, I had two that I killed ( you really have to be something to kill that plant)
No, i'll be moving to 1000+ sq ft apartment 😂 . I moved in with a really good friend and that's what we found in the area I wanted. It's so empty so far, but getting filled up quickly which stresses me out haha. This chapter, I guess, is a whole new adventure in finding a balance and reaching compromises.
O my that's embarrassing, when we moved it died shortly. That's lovely, you will be making videos on that as well and I'm very much looking forward to that. I know if my partner and I ever moved it will be a bigger place, two people aren't allowed to live in a studio anyway in my state so I know we'd have to get a one bedroom :C
You have a lovely apartment. I aspire to live simply, with zero waste. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to following you, and picking up more tips.
I absolutely love your dress!!! Simply perfect.Btw I got to your video from a video on sleeping on the floor. Maybe in your next level minimalism video you won't have a bed in the room :) it's definitely part of my plan.
Marianne Kitagawa I use a tote with the essentials that are nedded. To be honest though, I find that as I've become more minimalist I've found painting to be a better alternative. Minimal tools and greater capacity for experimentation. Everyone has their own medium though. But being a minimalist isn't about getting rid of everything and becoming a simple person, it's about being creative with the few items you have. So yeah, get a recycled cardboard box, decopage it with a recycled magazine or use yarn and hot glue it around the box, or paint it white then only keep the things that fit in that box. Don't keep the things you haven't used in months though.
you were NOT joking by minimalist
haha It's funny how everything is based on perspective. I think I have a good amount of things. You think I'm very minimalistic, and I've had a bunch of comments on this video saying I have too much stuff to be a minimalist. It really makes you realize everyone views life a totally different way.
iron wolf theres actually different types of minimalism. Its not one size fits all, so it really does depends on personal preference, lifestyle and perspective. I can see that this isnt the type of minimalism where there are a few necessary items only, but the type of minimalism where she has everything she is using there and then and no clutter.
iron wolf she is a minimalist by her standards IDC IDC IDC IDC! and that's all that matter..there is no debate. If this isn't for you go watch someone else...
@iron wolf how is she not a minimalist? I don't understand.
The best minimalist apartment I've seen so far. You've won my vote lol.
i guess you liked this bc its not that minimalistic xd bc i am like a total minimalist but this is not for me
You’ve made a medium-size Studio apartment look like a large apartment by being so minimal...
love this video
I love how open and airy your apartment feels!
awesome Tour!
Thank you, Marie!
Ironically that bookshelf that you find useless, is what keeps your most essentials, that would end up scattered around your apartment if you wouldn't have it. Never under estimate practicality!
It does hold my essentials, but I would just put them away in appropriate places if I didn't have it. But yes it was useful haha
my dream is to own a kitchen with nothing on top of it haha lovely apartment!
It's a very calming way to cook. It takes discipline to put things away after using them but totally worth it!
I like minimalism. Clean, clear, light and airy spaces. Having only what you need. Wonderful!
Thank you! I was a great space
Love your apartment!
Thank you! 💚
I'm on my journey to zero waste!! So far, I've been doing a LOT of sewing. I've made muslin and mesh bags for buying bulk and produce, muslin coffee filters, cotton "unpaper" towels, flannel handkerchiefs, and have started shopping my farmer's market and bulk foods. I would REALLY love to see a video on worm composting! What I need, how to do it, where to put the container, what I can put in it, etc. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful content! I'm so excited to be part of the positive change 🌱👍🏼
That's awesome! I'm not great at sewing. I asked my mom to make me most of my bags. I no longer compost with worms, but I will shoot a video on composting options with pros and cons. I can also give tips and suggestions
That would be wonderful!! Thank you so much! :)
Room goals
+Woojong 🙌🏼
i cannot get over how much natural light you have ! i love it
I know! It was the selling point for me
Such a beautiful place!
Thank you!
This is exactly the way I want to live, brilliant video!
It's a great way to live! Highly encourage it :)
Getting there. Mom and I put all of our furniture on consignment. Now we're purging our home for only what is functional and useful for everyday. I love your bed. Oh the ideas I got from watching your video. Thank you for sharing🤩🥳🍿🥰
I could see myself living here. Very nicely done!
It's a very calm and homey space
I found the bed idea perfect.. Okay, so my Sister will move out soon and she will go to a studio apartment.. And i am looking at videos. And when i saw your bed i was like, no my Sister wants a big bed and that is small, but then when you said it opens up to a King i was like.. Thats so smart.. And the fact that it also has drawers is so good. ♥️
Your bed is sooooooo frickin' cool! :D IKEA really knocked it out of the park with that one and it's so great for a small space. I'm surprised I haven't seen more of this bed or beds like it in the tiny house movement.
Yes! It's a great space saver
I was waiting for the storage room...but your storage is what a true minimalist would have. Lovely place 😁
Your bed is soo cool! And I love the plants, which bring a little bit of colour in your apartment.
I know! I love it. It took me forever to find something I liked. I wanted to have a lot of space in my apartment but I also a large bed because #adulting It was in the kids section of ikea.
Wow!!! Beautiful apartment. Im actually planning on downsizing so I can save more/and travel the world (my dream). Everyone around is doing the complete opposite and trying to upsize and upgrade...Glad to see more people taking control of thier own lives and living on what they REALLY need.
That's awesome! there is a whole world out there to see. The hardest part will be the people in your life. Don't let them discourage you in any way. Try to find supportive people or just live your life by example and maybe others will follow.
Thank You!!!
Danielle M. I'm doing the same. People actually think I'm crazy for wanting to get rid of so much stuff. 😐
Danielle M. It's all about what you want, man. Other people's goals are other people's goals. If upsizing is what they want because they truly want it - nothing wrong with that. But if you want to downsize or if you don't mind downsizing to help reach what you really care about - go ahead! Disregard what society says you _should_ want and _should_ strive for - you don't need that since you already know for yourself. :)
Not everyone is into travelling and staying at nasty hotels. Travelling can also be considered a waste of money to some people.
This is by far my favorite minimalist apartment tour. It truly is minimalist! And so beautiful. Looks amazing
Thank you! I definitely try to have few things, but I didn't realize how much stuff I had until I went to move. WOW, it took forever. My goal in the future is to have only a suitcase.
Oh i love your curtain! I know it's just plain white but it made all the difference. And the ivy plant! I gotta copy that!
Thank you 💚 It does make the difference
(I just saw this video, thanks YT for the suggestion, lol) While I've never been much on "stuff", I lost everything I owned in 2007 to an EF5 tornado. One thing I tell people - those things I was keeping for "sentimental" reasons? ALL those memories I still have... they were in my head and my heart, not in the programs, and ticket stubs, and not even in the photos. I love how calm your apartment is.... too much stuff and too much color makes me feel sort of "wired", and I like my home to be calm and soothing.
love the natural light and your magic bed.
Very cute. I love to see people doing a nice job with simple things, it´s affordable and inspirational. Sometimes we see so much videos showing only expensive things, unrealistic lifestyles that makes people feels the need to shop more, to be more luxurious and it kind of makes them unhappy, so for me it is very important to show more alternatives, this lifestyle looks so healthy and a happier way to live. I just started to see videos about minimalist and it is so interesting. Thanks for sharing :D
Thank you, Orlando! Yes, when you watch people with consumeristic habits it creates vicious wants.
I love this! I have slowly but surely been trying to get rid of things I don't need or that are taking up space.
I love the Devil's Ivy plant on the stool. Life also gets a lot cheaper when you DIY with cleaning supplies, deodorants & toothpaste. I've saved so much money by switching to Baking Soda, Vinegar, Peroxide & Essential Oils for cleaning. I love the storage under your bed! Loved the video, very inspiring!
Yes! vinegar is so cheap compared to traditional products. This lifestyle has saved me a lot of money.
OMG i freakin love this.. it 'feels' so good with a minimalist environment..
best get decluttering!!!
It is a very calming environment. Good luck decluttering!
LOVE your presentations, Gir. Ilived in one room in an old brownstone in Brookline, MA when I was 17. Then moved to a studio on Commonwealth Ave. just around the corner from BU. So I love your small space living. My house is small, 1400 sq. ft. So on with the show m' lady.
this aesthetic is my everything
Aesthetic is life 💚 haha
hey there Lonan haha (: and same
I love your minimalist apartment!!
Thank you!
very real (not following the trends concerning interior design that seem to follow some kind of fast fashion movement) and simple and light and clean. beautiful!
Love the wall map, I'm always meaning to make one of these!!
+Keen Runner it was super easy to make! I just found a print and mounted it on to cork and glued the wood sticks to it
OMG!!! I love your vanity area! SOOOO CUUUUUTE! Pretty spiffy!
Now THAT'S a minimalist apartment!
I don't live in a studio apartment anymore, but this kind of thing is fascinating for me!
loved it! can't wait to see the new apartment. and I definitely want to learn more about living in a small space and minimalism
Yes! I'm excited to show you guys. It's a much bigger space, and I have more stuff because I have roommates but I'm working to make it my home
A razor being so close to a toothbrush is going to keep me up at night
hahah
Yes I loved it. Pls post more small space arrangements.
Fun fact: Devil's Ivy is also known as Golden Pothos; they're amazing plants. They can grow in really low lights, but if you put them in well lit areas the leaves get yellow/white streaks! Super pretty plant.
OMG walking into paradise! no seriously i wish i was this consistent i really like the empty white space. Its exactly what i want cause i have ADhD and stuff is just distraction.
I love your videos so much.
Thank you! i'm excited to keep making them for you :)
There are some really cool world maps that you can scratch off the places you've been. If you get tired of stick pins.
I've seen those! They look pretty cool
LOVE IT! The natural light and plants are beautiful :) :)
Thank you! Yes, i'm obsessed with plants. If I wasn't worried about killing them. I'd probably have an jungle-like apartment
The Girl Gone Green Exactly, I have the same fears :) :) Thanks for your reply!
you are GOALS. Thank you! I was getting annoyed with all of the (not) minimalist apartment tours.
💚💚💚 Thanks
Omg love your apartment! It's so simple and aesthetically pleasing
I'm thinking about moving into a studio next year so this was cool. However I do have a ton of books so hopefully wherever I move has storage for that. I'm trying to minimize other things now though.
loved your tour. your home seems very peaceful 😊
The vanity is such a cute idea! Your space is wonderful and I love your bed. I hope you do a tour of your new place=)
I loved having a space to get ready! I plan on doing a new tour! It's a very large space, and between my roommate and I we have a lot more "stuff" but we are making it feel like home ever so slowly.
That's lovely, I will be checking out the rest of your channel and subscribing=)
I like your apartment it looks like its never messy. Thats what I really want.
+Tristian Green it's super easy to clean and everything has its place!
Love that music! What is the name of it?
Do you have a link to where you found your bed? I have been trying to find that exact bed that pulls into a king or queen. All I can find are twin and full.
Forever Wild it looks just like the daybed I bought from Ikea.
I love your videos. I live in a studio too and I found this very helpful. Could you please tell me where you got your pull out bed from? I love how it pulls out as a king and also saves so much space.
Thanks for watching. Yes, it's a Hemnes bed from IKEA
I love your minimalist place :) I saw many minimalist video on youtube, they just have to many stuff. This is a good amount of stuff that I need
Thanks 💚
This is so pretty, but I have a few questions I've always wanted to ask a minimalist. To me, your space is so.. lacking in personality. There's nothing there that could spark joy or reminiscence. Do you keep tickets to movies or concerts? Pictures of you and your friends? Do you have a passion, a hobby, like art? I would be so sad in such a space, without my passion within reach and nothing to remind me of joyful times. I applaud you for such self-control, but it seems like such a miserable lifestyle, at least for someone like me, who is used to clutter. I get not wanting a lot of space; I certainly wouldn't want so much space I didn't know what to do with it. Why search for something smaller? Is it like a goal, to get the smallest studio? You certainly aren't the most 'minimalist' person i've seen, but these questions still stand. If any of my inquiries seemed rude, that was just my intention. Just a few questions from someone who is very, very not minimalist! That daybed is really cool, by the way!
Especially the monochromatic colour scheme. I can understand it for clothes, no one will notice you keep wearing the same stuff or it's easy to mix and match. But I don't get having no colour in your homespace. Unless the don't spend much time at home.
Great questions/ points! I was a sentimental hoarder at one point but I moved abroad a couple times so I had to leave all those memories and birthday cards behind. I realized that those things didn't make me happy. It was the actual relationships with people that did so. My current appartment ( not this one) has bit more color. However, I found a lot of joy in the clean white space that I lived in previously. It was incredibly calming. It was missing a painting but I never came across the right one. Ultimately, for me, minimalism taught me that it's not the things that encompass joy but the actual experience. My hobby is rock climbing and I climb with friends. I spend most of my day outside my home. I work in coffee shops instead of by myself. I don't think you have to let go of all the things that spark joy but that change in mindset is important. So for now, I will continue to spend more time outside my home instead of accumulating more stuff or looking at old photos. Not that that's wrong, just my personal preference. Thank you for reaching out to learn more 😊
That's so interesting! I like being able to compare our lifestyles and personal preferences, because I'm a homebody who loves sentimental stuff, enjoys crafting and painting, and a somewhat messy person lol. I have been trying to get into a good, clear mindset that allows me to let go of stuff but it's quite difficult! To touch on how you said that the actual experiences make you happy, I can totally agree. I just like having pictures, souveneirs, and tickets/ticket stubs so that I can glance at them every once in a while and remind myself of those experiences. Thanks for the discussion!!
agree completely, Devan. I really admire the ability to reduce possessions but this space felt devoid of... life, to me. Particularly the kitchen and living area. It looked like a time share where strangers come and go each week.
So interesting to read this discussion and see how different everyone is. I personally LOVE the white minimal look, with no paintings or anything else. It's the kind of home I aspire to and I want my future apartment to look just like this.
you are really cute! lol! i am inspired...i lived in a studio before...trying to figure out if i want another one...thanks for the inspiration :)
I personally loved it! I just moved into a 2 bedroom and so far I feel like I spend at least an hour a day cleaning whereas my last place took 15 minutes
Awesome ! My boyfriend and I are moving in a new apartment, and we're going to try our best to make a fresh clean new start !
Yes! Good luck on the move 💚
So cool that you journal
could you do a video where you show what food you have in your kitchen (including what's in your mason jars) and where you get it?
I filmed a video on how I buy my food, ua-cam.com/video/VsWUN9ekyL4/v-deo.html
As for what's in it basics mostly: beans, lentils, rice, chickpeas. And then smoothie toppings: pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, etc.
beautiful apartment!
Thank you!!
I love your bed!!! Where did you buy it? Thanks!
I’m not even a minimalist (yet) but I love this 😍
Glad you liked it 💚
Where did you get your bed? It's amazing.
Ikea
i loove that sofa-bed...really cool
Cute apartment - can you tell me more about that razor?
It's a Safety Razor. Essentially, the razors our grandparents used. They are amazing. Instead of disposable heads, you just buy the blade. A pack of 100 is about $10.
Awesome! Thanks so much I am going to look online NOW!
Wow! You are amazing. You should also do a video on your travels!
You're too sweet! I will try! I used to be really good at documenting travels and now I find that I hardly take pictures. But i'll attempt next time :)
Thanks for the tour I love the simple Ness decor
Thank you for watching!
I love that! can you tell more about how your apartment looked before you went minimalist?
I didn't live in this particular place before minimalism, but I've always had a lot of knick knacks
I love how beautiful your place is! Keep up the videos.
Thank you!
lovely space!
THIS is real minimalism
I try to keep it simple but there is no right or wrong way to be a minimalist. It's about finding your own rhythm and focusing on the things that truly matter. Thanks for watching!
baking soda and coconut oil can make a toothpaste? i must try this! thanks for the recipe.
Love the mason jars
I’m very interested in your videos so please make more. Truly a fan ❤️
Where did you buy the bed? It's gorgeous!
ikea!
Where did you get that bed?? Love it!
Ikea!
Inspiring, envy your lack of 'stuff', every time I try to declutter it's so overwhelming I put it off.
It can seem very overwhelming. I recommend tackling one small area at a time. For instance a drawer. Whole rooms are too much
Try the 30 day minimalist game! It’s fun and will help you get rid of 465 items in one month.
that was more minimal than other ones on youtube thanks for sharing and making the world greener=]
Thank you for watching! I'd love to take it a step further and one day only have a suitcase of things, but for now I'll accept my ikea furniture haha
great tour, cute apartment my questions are where and how much?
ok just read in Florida but still wondering about $$
Yes, I live in Florida, a place like this is not very expensive, but I chose to live in a downtown area, 3 blocks from the water so I was paying more. I moved to lower my costs.
being minimalist and vegan in long island new York is close to impossible. I love seeing people like you on here it's the only thing that keeps me motivated that my happiness in my lifestyle choice is all that matters. socially here it's very hard to find people to connect with and for them to understand
Really?! Wow, I guess I always saw New York area as progressive. Seek out people online! I didn't know a lot of people with similar interests until I looked for them. There is probably someone in long island feeling the same way you are.
I am not really big on minimalism, I'm the opposite haha but I love the apartment, it'a so calm and neat :) The only thing I would add in the bedroom/living is a rug.
I love rugs but I have allergies so I avoid them because they trap dust and other things. But I have thought about having a cute rug. By the way, you can totally have stuff and be a minimalist. It's about focusing on what is truly important. Some people need to get rid of everything to realize it, others just get it 😊
+The Girl Gone Green Well I did donated a full bag of clothes today and I threw out a lot of decorations and useless stuff yesterday so I'm slowly getting there haha. That's why I enjoy watching these types of videos :)
Loved your apartment!
Thank you so much!
This was so soothing and inspiring! Loved it!!
Thanks Nise! I'm glad to hear it inspired you :)
Your bed is awesome! Where is it from?
Ikea
okay im moving on my own, and want to choose a studio apartment but I was incredibly worried about the living/bedroom situation. The way you go about this is amazing. but where on earth did u find a bed that converts between a day bed and a king? sooo handy.
IKEA!!! the heaven of handy things
Love this please do more. Been following you on Instagram for ages and only just found your youtube channel but so happy I did.
Thanks girl! I only recently started making them! i'm hooked haha
+The Girl Gone Green yay that means more videos! Im hooked too. I thought I would make one or two just to see what it was like but its so much fun I don't think I will be able to stop anytime soon :) x
(I'm just spontaneously sharing my personal preference in mininalism, just because. I'm sorry if it doesn't fit the video. :D)
I'm not really a minimalist, I'm just average. I've always lived somewhere where stuff was already there. But innerly I'm something in between... I really want to have my own place before I marry someone, just once, just for like two years or something, and make it my own from start to finish!
I'm only minimalist to an extend, so my home would be mininalist in certain aspects and only to an extend. Not for the sake of minimalism itself, but:
*1. I want to be mindful of what I own.*
I want to not need to reorganize things each year or so, let alone declutter - that to me means too many stuff. I don't want repetitiveness or things that just stay there and _never_ get used, but also _never_ get looked at for joy or sentiment. I want everything to be *either a necessity or something extremely meaningful* /cool. And I want to always have a *mental overview* of all that I own.
*2. I want to move in and out easily.*
*3. I want cleaning to be less demanding.* :D
*4. I want space and sunlight!*
*5. Simplicity calms me* and to a certain extend it feels *cozy* and feels *clean.*
*6.* I want to have *a decorated home, but not in a volumpturous kind of way.* :D I'm more into *flat things.* :D Paintings, pictures or simply different colors on the furniture, but not anything too strong. I want flowiness.
(For example lights on the corners between the walls and the cealing or a pattern/shape of lights on one wall is something that doesn't take much space, but it doesn't serve a purpose other than "I like it" either.)
*7. I want to be organized.* The less stuff you have and the more easily they fit into categories - the easier it is to organize. And not just organize, but actually remember everything about how you've organized and what you own.
*8. I want to change things up easily.* Move the couch, the pictures on the wall and the lights and VOILA, an impactful change, a different kind of cozy, and achieved super easily because there isn't anything to get in your way.
That's how I view it! Anyone else with similar preference? You feel minimalist, but only in certain ways?
That's minimalist!
Can you do an update on your apartment tour in your new place?
I will in 2017! I'm thinking of uploading a room tour next week
Great video!! I would like more minimalism videos!
Okay! I'll film some soon! thanks for the request 💚
Where do you put your dishes when you wash them? Since you have no dish drainer
Kinda reminded me of my tiny apartment in Dubai. minimalist living is the way to go. wayyy too much things in the home also means less flow of energies (if you believe in that). Oh and BTW. on the map, you missed out India completely. Do visit. It is a lovely place.
+Kalpesh Patel it's definitely on my list! I'm fascinated by Indian weddings lol. I'm praying my Indian friends get married in India just so I can go experience it for myself and eat all the food!
that bed is so cool
Thank you!
Love how bright and plain that kitchen is! Will you be moving to another studio apartment. I live in a 336 sq ft apartment with my boyfriend and two cats, honestly I can so without the whole hallway lol so I know the feeling of not being able to find a small enough place! oh and I think that"s a pothos plant, I had two that I killed ( you really have to be something to kill that plant)
No, i'll be moving to 1000+ sq ft apartment 😂 . I moved in with a really good friend and that's what we found in the area I wanted. It's so empty so far, but getting filled up quickly which stresses me out haha. This chapter, I guess, is a whole new adventure in finding a balance and reaching compromises.
I've had one of those plants since I was a little kid. How did you kill it ?! I never even water it haha
O my that's embarrassing, when we moved it died shortly. That's lovely, you will be making videos on that as well and I'm very much looking forward to that. I know if my partner and I ever moved it will be a bigger place, two people aren't allowed to live in a studio anyway in my state so I know we'd have to get a one bedroom :C
Minimalist Vegan Lifestyle wow. What state do you live in? In Los Angeles illegal immigrant families live four, five, six to a studio apartment.
You have a lovely apartment. I aspire to live simply, with zero waste. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to following you, and picking up more tips.
+Deborah Hassaan thank you! I look forward to making more content!
I absolutely love your dress!!! Simply perfect.Btw I got to your video from a video on sleeping on the floor. Maybe in your next level minimalism video you won't have a bed in the room :) it's definitely part of my plan.
Yes but what about if you have hobbies like scrapbooking or rubber stamping???
Marianne Kitagawa I use a tote with the essentials that are nedded. To be honest though, I find that as I've become more minimalist I've found painting to be a better alternative. Minimal tools and greater capacity for experimentation. Everyone has their own medium though. But being a minimalist isn't about getting rid of everything and becoming a simple person, it's about being creative with the few items you have. So yeah, get a recycled cardboard box, decopage it with a recycled magazine or use yarn and hot glue it around the box, or paint it white then only keep the things that fit in that box. Don't keep the things you haven't used in months though.
Your personality's so calming wahhhh
Thank you! Sometimes I'm super hyper other times I'm totally relaxed even under stress. It's a strange combination haha
Love your dress. Looks hand made.
Thank you! It's thrifted :)
Your studio apartment is very nice!
Thank you! 💚