I turned my family into "Minimalists"

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  • @DanielTitchener
    @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +44

    Perhaps I didn't fully succeed in turning them into "minimalists", but it's a a step in the right direction! There are a few other details that I disclose in the extended cut, so here's a little secret - if you're quick, you can actually get access to Nebula and the extended cut using a gigantic 41% discount to Curiousity Stream that lasts until the end of May (just $11.79 for the whole year).
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    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому

      @@manishreddy284 I think so too. Matt's the best!

    • @charleneestabaya
      @charleneestabaya 3 роки тому +1

      I'm also an architectural designer and as time goes by I'm slowly turning into a minimalist (not into it yet..will get there) and little did I know I'm also trying to turn my home into what I am without involving my family's wants and needs. I got stressed out whenever I see a mess / whenever there is new unnecessary stuff. For someone like me who likes organization and clean space, this is a disaster in my head. But then I realized I should also be considerate, I'm glad I came across your video today. Appreciate the thoughts you have there! Thanks!

    • @ANNtique
      @ANNtique 3 роки тому +1

      Done!

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      @darkonikolic8377 3 роки тому +1

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  • @Lucas_S91
    @Lucas_S91 3 роки тому +101

    I've found that a part of minimalism isn't about owning less stuff. It's about finding ways to neatly organize what you own. A place for everything and everything in its place. Having dedicated spots for the things I own means I hardly ever lose stuff.

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +12

      Organisation is the first step towards a more intentional lifestyle 🙌🏼

    • @OCEAN_OF_FOXES
      @OCEAN_OF_FOXES 2 роки тому

      That's true but when you have too much stuff it's impossible to organize them. I was living with 1 wardrobe and a little kitchen and I decluttered and organized my things but still when I wanted to use something, getting it out required making mess because they had to fit all in the small space. I'm going for optimal amount of things per space and designing scenarios of use that never make mess. There are compromises like making small "messes" in designated spaces like boxes, e.g. for underwear. When you change all your socks to the same model, you can just throw them in the designated drawer and never tidy this up because it neither looks bad or complicates usage. I love such things!
      My biggest challenge now is that my rooms are small and I made a lot of built-in wardrobes so there's plenty of space but they are quite small and I can't store things of one category in one space, they have to be mixed up to be reached conveniently 😡 I have my sport/home/sleeping clothes in laundry room and the rest of them in the bedroom... Quite annoying despite organization 😬

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 Рік тому +1

      Organization is *not* minimalism. It's organization.
      Clearing away the clutter is great, but minimalism is about getting rid of excess stuff and not owning so much, not about organizing and storing it 😊
      It's very freeing having less!👍

  • @isaac_opeyemi
    @isaac_opeyemi 3 роки тому +20

    This is a daily struggle for me as I've had the privilege of designing my family's new home. I wouldn't describe myself as a minimalist, but I am obsessed with efficiency and organization when dealing with layouts and storage solutions.

  • @oursimplestory
    @oursimplestory 3 роки тому +14

    It is almost like a memory game to remember what is where with the white cubes but I love it! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @BornBurmese
    @BornBurmese 3 роки тому +27

    Wow that storage wall is amazing. I'd love to have one someday when I own a house!

  • @JS-ns8dr
    @JS-ns8dr 3 роки тому +8

    Personally, I organize/declutter some of my mom's items I know she never uses when she isn't home. When she comes back she thinks I just cleaned - not decluttered, which all moms are happy about. Sometimes it's about being sneaky hihi

  • @annteranishi4167
    @annteranishi4167 Рік тому

    Due to the high property values here in Vancouver we’ve combined with my daughter and her family of 4 and my adult son in our older family home. My poor son-in-law is an extreme minimalist and he suffers greatly with us. I have been trying hard to clear out 40 years worth of “stuff” and am progressing, but it is difficult to get everyone on board. My husband has every tool in the universe. Our garage would give you heart palpitations!

  • @shivashreepawar3456
    @shivashreepawar3456 3 роки тому +6

    He looks so calm always ! 😌

  • @andreawallenberger2668
    @andreawallenberger2668 Рік тому

    "Minimal yet mammoth" storage wall ... it sure is WOW!!! 💡👍❤️

  • @LilMissTeal
    @LilMissTeal 3 роки тому +7

    I love those cabinets! Definitely a great way to help friends & family to learn how to be clutter free! I feel inspired by this video!

  • @林郁馨-x4t
    @林郁馨-x4t 3 роки тому +29

    Minimalist is good at some points, but it's not for everyone. Respect others and then others will respect you, too. btw you editing is incredible🤩🤩

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +8

      I couldn't agree more. Thanks so much Tiffany!

    • @bleeknee28
      @bleeknee28 3 роки тому +2

      Minimalisn can be good for anyone, decluttering your home and only having things that you need, use, mean something to you.

  • @casperunnerup
    @casperunnerup Рік тому

    Two thing you can do to improve your storage wall is to add extra shelfs. Looks like there is a lot of stacking going on.
    That slow people down and makes them more susceptible to push things to the back and hide the items.
    Plus. if you get clear plastic storage bins to put the things in. That also makes it easier to use the full depth of the storage and easier when you need multiple things at the same time

  • @varadkulkarni7264
    @varadkulkarni7264 3 роки тому +33

    Buying my kid one dress, MiNiMaLiSaM 😂😂

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +1

      😅

    • @cathhl2440
      @cathhl2440 3 роки тому +3

      Hoarder: Well… when i was a child, i had only one dress. So…
      😂 Kidding!…

  • @PracticalInspiration
    @PracticalInspiration 3 роки тому +10

    Now this is a video I can relate to. Finding compromise with my wife is a challenge, but this inspires me to get the balance right

  • @Murk.mp4
    @Murk.mp4 3 роки тому +3

    Something I got from Nathaniel Drew that is sticking with me this past year:
    “You can’t change or force someone’s way of thinking.”
    And minimalism, or even religion or beliefs in general, applies this so well.

  • @incognito_user
    @incognito_user 3 роки тому +16

    Lol his younger brother looks EXACTLY like him 0:44

  • @AppleSundays
    @AppleSundays 3 роки тому +2

    love seeing the blend of minimalist and maximalist (is that the right word? lol) living! really puts it in a clear, and real perspective. i feel like as someone who isn't a minimalist, it's sometimes hard to picture how actual life works when seeing them in videos. So seeing the compromises gave a little peak.

  • @KerrieRedgate
    @KerrieRedgate 2 роки тому +1

    IKEA are the masters of organisational storage, from the tiny to the huge! Love the BESTÅ! It’s great that you’re a master of compromise, Daniel, and a great designer/architect because you come up with terrific solutions.

  • @_silentrose
    @_silentrose 3 роки тому +4

    "Fish tank and all"... I couldn't help but laugh so hard when you showed your super ecstatic brother and said that lol you sound so annoyed that he brought that fish on top of everything hahaha but seriously I am the SAME way as you when it comes to clutter as I am super ocd about the most minimal details as well and unfortunately I am also the ONLY one that is constantly tidying up 24/7 since I can't concentrate on anything else before doing so otherwise - Super relatable + helpful video and LOVE the storage wall (such a smart idea and so beautifully done!) :)

  • @stefanitadio6236
    @stefanitadio6236 3 роки тому +1

    That storage wall is awesome! I loved the kitchen video too. We will be refreshing our kitchen this year or next - I’m pretty convinced that handle-free cabinets are the way to go.

  • @malobikayousuf6383
    @malobikayousuf6383 3 роки тому +4

    Your idea is awesome! I'll try this at my house. The storage cabinets looks so classy and clean!😍

  • @LeahandLevi
    @LeahandLevi 3 роки тому +11

    Damn that Cardano quote is actually amazing. I am definitely going to steal that at some point. 🧐

  • @ddcjenn
    @ddcjenn 3 роки тому

    I've been on my minimalist journey for about 5 or 6 years now but my husband hasn't caught my bug until very recently. I wasn't quick to judge him for keeping things but open to talking to him about things when he was open to declutter because he knows how much I enjoy it. Great video! I'm a new subscriber from Vancouver, BC Canada

  • @katszabo13
    @katszabo13 3 роки тому +1

    That noodle cube is an exact replica of my Asian mother's pantry. Even the tea box!
    And my mixed race brother and I moved back in with my mum during huge times of change in our lives... we aren't minimalists but needing organization ideas, because 4 adults have STUFF

  • @Jme.Online
    @Jme.Online Рік тому

    my fam wouldn't follow the labels or organization I set up, so I keep my things separate as much as possible and focus on upkeeping my own room. Trying to manage public spaces was a never ending battle, not worth my time or energy

  • @drakhyarazhar
    @drakhyarazhar 3 роки тому

    Same struggle but i must agreed that making room for important loved ones are equally important. Love from malaysia!

  • @rrrmmmm5059
    @rrrmmmm5059 3 роки тому +3

    Well there’s nothing wrong with this and while it’s not always an ideal choice for an entire lifestyle change for everyone I think it’s a consideration for certain times in a person’s life.
    When I was in college I was a minimalist. And my mother has become a minimalist later in life.
    I think the key to minimalist is great storage/organization and recycling things you don’t use anymore.
    One minimalist wish list I want is a kitchen that I can close away in a closet so I don’t have to see it when not in use. I’m also planning to do this with some of my other belongings at some point.
    Anything you do to improve a space by minimizing clutter is exactly my definition of minimalism.
    Thanks for the video! Best wishes to you and your family 😊💎

  • @Dallas7
    @Dallas7 3 роки тому +1

    When I moved back in with my family sometime, I learned that my bedroom was the only place I could live how I wanted. Never moving back in unless it’s a dire need. 😩

  • @ijaen
    @ijaen 3 роки тому

    I love what you have done and I love more that your mum does not care about what people think. You have a perfect balance between clean, minimal and still keep the objects that are pleasant for your family. Even the fish tank.

  • @EmmaVB82
    @EmmaVB82 3 роки тому

    Yay, you’ve joined Nebula! I spend much more time watching things on UA-cam, but I am also a Nebula member, so I appreciate the reminder when there are long versions of a particular video over there :) (I’ve recently admitted defeat and also subscribed to UA-cam premium because I couldn’t stand the mid-roll ads especially anymore, so ad-free applies for me either way!)

  • @NedjoKovacevic
    @NedjoKovacevic 3 роки тому

    TBH I'd lose my mind at your place mate! 🤯HUGE respect!

  • @lourlopezsk
    @lourlopezsk 3 роки тому

    What a wonderful video! I'm a minimalist but my mum isn't and we rent a house together. It's hard to find some common ground in the shared spaces and her room is a true mess. So now together we're trying to find a system that works for her, finding the right storage space and just helping out. If we find the proper furniture to store her work stuff, the expansion towards the living room will hopefully end haha.

  • @TenshiR
    @TenshiR 3 роки тому +2

    OMG... the timing for this video is perfect. Just bought a house and it has no storage. I've been dreading when my in-laws come to visit in the summer to help take of their grandchild. Mugs half full of Chinese teas and nuts. everywhere 🤨.

  • @j.d.5709
    @j.d.5709 3 роки тому +2

    I have a wife and 5 kids and while I love them all I’m the only Minimalist. They have gotten better at seeing the benefits of it but it is still tough sometimes. And my wife likes to make fun of how my wardrobe is just black, grey, and white.

  • @anewchapter8142
    @anewchapter8142 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video. Love the storage wall.

  • @ellenhawkins128
    @ellenhawkins128 2 роки тому

    I’m glad your brother’s fish was able to move in, too.

  • @oursimplestory
    @oursimplestory 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video Daniel!

  • @godwin_njoroge
    @godwin_njoroge 3 роки тому +2

    Love the idea of that massive labeled storage system in the dining area. It's easy to forget that not everyone is a minimalist 😅

  • @tara7206
    @tara7206 3 роки тому

    That large storage unit is divine!! I need this in my life

  • @shirleyburnham2782
    @shirleyburnham2782 3 роки тому

    I'm just learning now at 53 that I have wasted so much money on material things that I never really needed. I've started getting rid of clothes,shoes bags and won't buy anything unless I throw something else away. It was hard letting go at first but once done I felt so much better and I'm determined to stay clutter free.

  • @cathhl2440
    @cathhl2440 3 роки тому +1

    Lol… Younger brother looking like a younger brother…
    Your mum’s so blessed to have her boys around her in her old age. Lol… I hope she thinks so!

  • @paolomangahas
    @paolomangahas 3 роки тому +3

    I had the same struggle. I used to believe I was put on this Earth to save my family from drowning in their own clutter. 🤣

  • @NiranjanKumar-gt4zv
    @NiranjanKumar-gt4zv 3 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing that you could find time and stick to creating content inspite of the exhaustive new phase of both your lives. Here's wishing you lesser sleep deprived nights very soon 😁❤️

  • @viktorfunch
    @viktorfunch 3 роки тому

    Was not expecting Charles Hoskinson and Cardano at 1:25. Great insights and video!

  • @mariajappinen3931
    @mariajappinen3931 3 роки тому

    Congratulations to you and your wife on baby daughter! ❤ And also to grandma! ❤

  • @NorbertButele
    @NorbertButele 3 роки тому +2

    Man, your content is genuinely life changing. Especially for a lot of young adults like me in uni trying to grow. Big thanks.

  • @miriamendres7415
    @miriamendres7415 3 роки тому

    In the concept stage of building a house. Will be building in a commercial compactor storage system for our home preserved bottles and other items.

  • @justinmmdolina
    @justinmmdolina 3 роки тому +1

    The more I see your home, the more I want to copy that format (interior & all) into my own future home :)

  • @t.anderson6069
    @t.anderson6069 3 роки тому +1

    I am a minimalist architectural historian with a (messy, imo) artist boyfriend. Thank goodness he has a car and studio space, which he can use as storage spaces without any interference from me.

  • @Mickey-bo6cv
    @Mickey-bo6cv 3 роки тому

    The shelves look great! And your brother looks just like you!

  • @suteerap9286
    @suteerap9286 3 роки тому

    Love the simple look of the wall storage!

  • @PetersonBlanc
    @PetersonBlanc 3 роки тому

    Love the shelf set up, my own suggestion to labeling the cabinets from the inside is maybe instead, color coordinating the cabinets with a colored dot most l likey located on the bottom right side of the drawer. I use that for my apartment so that I can tell which side I open the cabinet from. In your case, you can accomplish that and know what is inside the cabinet too.

  • @niteeshbihade1789
    @niteeshbihade1789 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @shaunsamazingcontent9797
    @shaunsamazingcontent9797 3 роки тому +3

    Daniel I had that push open thingy and it stopped working so a tip is push it with a knock like action

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому

      Good to know! Half the battle is remembering to close them properly 😅

    • @shaunsamazingcontent9797
      @shaunsamazingcontent9797 3 роки тому +2

      @@DanielTitchener also Daniel if it gets stuck use the South Pole of a strong neodymium magnet

  • @brigittastone-johnson7683
    @brigittastone-johnson7683 3 роки тому

    I can so relate. I really need this wall in my home. A giant place to keep things.

  • @alexanderrichtertd
    @alexanderrichtertd 3 роки тому

    Daniel Matt Titchener! 😉 I love your style and way of storytelling. 💚

  • @TheNerdistheWord
    @TheNerdistheWord 3 роки тому

    This reminds me of the earlier chapters in Marie Kondo’s book about when she was younger living at home and her tidying habits - er obsession.

  • @jossruiz
    @jossruiz 3 роки тому +1

    Im the minimalist in my family and my struggle is with the leftover food and the fridge and always trying to keep it in order.

  • @othuy5411
    @othuy5411 3 роки тому

    I'm a minimalist with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) of cleaning and keeping things organized, it's just very hard to live with others.

  • @juliepetri2484
    @juliepetri2484 3 роки тому

    Great solution!

  • @MrGts92
    @MrGts92 2 роки тому

    Watching these channels about 'minimalism', I've concluded all this means, have a few bits in white, grey and occasionally black, also IKEA lol.

  • @kaitlinb4940
    @kaitlinb4940 3 роки тому

    Lol I'm about to lose it at home, my parents and siblings are an absolute mess and disorganized which completely stresses me out and when I mention trying to get rid of stuff that hasn't been used for years or learning to organize, or even getting rid of certain furniture which has out lived its use im told that I'm someone who lacks creativity or "flavor" because I enjoy minimalistic environment, but they see it as someone who doesn't want to clean up or don't like decor or stuff. Thank you for this video I will try these tips out to my family

  • @robinsmith4499
    @robinsmith4499 2 роки тому

    I had to find a balance due to my love of a uncluttered environment. I do,find myself picking up,after my family. Can’t let that go. 🤔😘🤔

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 3 роки тому

    My husband has a minimalist wardrobe, but that's pretty much where it ends 🙄. His office looks like a bomb has gone off, he leaves shoes everywhere 😤 and is constantly misplacing keys, phone, wallet etc. I get him involved in find a place for things and really listen to his ideas, I implement them and he still doesn't put things away 🤦. But at least now he doesn't get upset with me when I call him out on it. I like a place for everything and everything in its place, I have always been that way.

  • @abhisheksheoran
    @abhisheksheoran Рік тому

    Mate, great videos!! Recently joined your channel. Btw where did you get the sofa in this video ( see 0.26 sec point). We recently moved into our new house and are looking for a good sofa. This one looks great.

  • @creativecorner4715
    @creativecorner4715 3 роки тому

    Each time video with a smile is awesome..

  • @sanghitabiswas9770
    @sanghitabiswas9770 3 роки тому

    I m now a fan of urs. U made my day

  • @JJS432
    @JJS432 3 роки тому +1

    You need to “Home Edit” (Netflix show) the stuff in those cabinets sir!

  • @jahanas22
    @jahanas22 3 роки тому

    I’ve helped my mother to become more minimalist but she’ll never totally change.

  • @Scipio12232
    @Scipio12232 11 місяців тому

    My roommates are animals 😢
    I try to live by example but it is hard to ignore the piles of stuff one of them leaves behind. Whenever I clean up space because I reorganized she find new stuff to fill it up with. Not even in a neat way, no messy piles=stacks for real 😢😢😢😢

  • @dianakwok4579
    @dianakwok4579 Рік тому

    Hi Daniel, we love your storage wall and want to create one too. Did you organize the doors all open in one direction and did you attach all cabinets together (or to the wall)?

  • @mockturtle1402
    @mockturtle1402 Рік тому

    Whenever I see nebula in the description, it makes me regret clicking. All content creators explain it wasn't the video they actually wanted to make, and that video is on another site behind a paywall. So I am being told I am watching the wrong version.

  • @lorenafins1663
    @lorenafins1663 2 роки тому

    Gracias Daniel por tan útil video, x tratar la importancia de la empatía con la familia que no es minimalista.
    Gracias por traducir al español!!😊🙋‍♀️

  • @Darkrai4294
    @Darkrai4294 3 роки тому

    I rent a room in a house with my coworker. He quickly got too comfortable and started putting his stuff in my cupboards. I can’t wait to have my own place.

  • @ziasmailbox
    @ziasmailbox 3 роки тому

    Even in India it's going to be costlier than Indian rupees equivalent to £620 (GBP). It would be difficult to buy that big of a shelf.

  • @AK47_.
    @AK47_. 3 роки тому

    Brother, you married an Indian. We’re used to living with in-laws. It’s all good. But good luck with the minimalist stuff. It hasn’t worked with my wife or parents. 👍🏽

  • @birds5226
    @birds5226 2 роки тому

    Love this vid!!!!!!

  • @ginaebalan4868
    @ginaebalan4868 3 роки тому

    I love that cabinet 😍

  • @moritz_schoenermann
    @moritz_schoenermann 3 роки тому

    storage use like computer folders. I always dreamed about that.

  • @bhagirathyd3052
    @bhagirathyd3052 3 роки тому

    Brilliant approach

  • @fikri3503
    @fikri3503 3 роки тому

    Getting them to agree on having those cabinets is already a big win! 😭🤣🤣

  • @anamikaaudra2868
    @anamikaaudra2868 3 роки тому

    This is brilliant!!

  • @spacepanda000
    @spacepanda000 3 роки тому

    My mother also has a noodle horde and every time I organize that cabinet she uses the unorganized space to stuff more noodles in. I do not know how we will ever get through that much noodle.

  • @proxima.architecture
    @proxima.architecture 3 роки тому +1

    i never thought adapting to minimalist lifestlye requires extreme amount of mental effort. i had to give up pretty much everything i owned :( i also had to cut unecessary people in my life. i hope this turns out okay

  • @sanjgadhvi3987
    @sanjgadhvi3987 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing,

  • @Popo-hr6gc
    @Popo-hr6gc 3 роки тому +1

    How can you remember quotes from every book you read 😀

  • @JohnCarlosMartinez
    @JohnCarlosMartinez 3 роки тому

    I am about to copy that nice storage wall.

  • @chiyungwong3774
    @chiyungwong3774 3 роки тому

    My first step is to make my wife and parents watch this video! You say everything better than me.

  • @iwanisak6497
    @iwanisak6497 3 роки тому

    Hyeee daniel., may i know a name white IKEA cabinet that you used to put stuff and ur food?? Thank you❤️

  • @allendavedeguzman9778
    @allendavedeguzman9778 2 роки тому

    I've decided that I should engage myself with this kind of lifestyle. I don't want to hire a maid in the future 😬

  • @superrinusblick4222
    @superrinusblick4222 3 роки тому

    that damn blanket that is just thrown onto every sofa

  • @snazzyham
    @snazzyham 3 роки тому

    When a UA-camr who talks about minimalism references a big name in crypto (but not big in general) and you just feel your worlds collide

  • @rhocellecailan6242
    @rhocellecailan6242 3 роки тому

    Everythings neat.. Your minimalism strategy spikes the efficiencies in your house.

  • @mw4256
    @mw4256 3 роки тому

    Wife :O I'm totally shocked!

  • @nomisum
    @nomisum Рік тому

    how do you remember whats where in that cabinet 🤔

  • @yellit1975
    @yellit1975 3 роки тому +4

    You know, this video sounds a lot like a politician claiming victory when in reality they’ve caved in.

  • @cluelesscrispy
    @cluelesscrispy 3 роки тому

    My family are hoarders. But when I got into minimalist my brothers got j to it as well. Slowly my mom also stop hoarding things.

  • @delicatevenusflytrap9091
    @delicatevenusflytrap9091 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid - i in fact signed up for the channel and cannot find Nebula or your name, minimalism.... they have not done you a good service if watchers cannot locate your video Daniel....

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! Nebula is a seperate service to Curiosity Stream, but if you sign up to Curiosity Stream you get it for free! Here's the link: nebula.app/videos/daniel-titchener-i-turned-my-family-into-minimalists
      Hope you enjoy it! 😃

    • @delicatevenusflytrap9091
      @delicatevenusflytrap9091 3 роки тому

      Thank you - my bad 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @aiangalang8452
    @aiangalang8452 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this! Now i know how to deal with my messy brother and maximalist parents that hold lots of sentimental values on non-functional / purposeless things 😅

    • @DanielTitchener
      @DanielTitchener  3 роки тому +1

      Haha! I'm glad you found it relatable, Aian!

    • @aiangalang8452
      @aiangalang8452 3 роки тому +1

      @@DanielTitchener Hahaha! Yeah! Your videos are always helpful and informative! And I like it when you quote inspirational/motivational quotes from books you’ve read. 😊🙌🏻

  • @nikolaos013
    @nikolaos013 Рік тому

    How can we find the coffee mug?