5 Rules for Small Homes
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:13 Rule 1 - Make it Multifunctional
1:39 Rule 2 - Organise Your Storage
3:28 Rule 3 - Keep it Clean
5:30 Rule 4 - Prioritise Air Quality
8:14 Rule 5 - Lighting
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Me too !!
Less complicated = more appreciated
1. Multifunctional furniture items
2. Organize storage (intentionality, easy access)
3. Keep it clean (make cleaning easy)
4. Prioritise air quality (consider dehumidifier, air purifier)
5. Lighting (white walls, white blackouts as video screen, no curtains, experiment with different light sources and dimmers)
Thank you for condensing it! :)
I would never use anything but open windows to get air circulation. But I love the smell of fresh air and wind through my space a lot. And it’s cheaper. Thanks for the translation 😊
"Less is more", but I'm going to publish a 12 minutes videos anyway.
Thanks Leonardo!
@@lucyferzyr No problem ;)
Thanks this guy just rambles on for a video that could literally be 4 minutes long... To be honest number 1 and 2 are obvious, number 3,4,5 aren't even tips...
His voice reminds me of a meditation voice in headspace app 🤔
Facts! Lolol
less deep version of Jony Ive. Same accent and cadence.
The sound of the text effect is killing me tho
Soo true 😂
I do agree on that!
“Things that are living rent-free, in a space I was paying for.” Dang that hit different.
Seriously, tho. Once you figure out how much rent you're paying just so you have the room to store shit you never or rarely use (but "have" to keep, just in case, or keep because having it is just what people do), it's sickening.
Mister Jester hahahaha
I’m just going to think of my room as my “small home” because it’s the only room in my regular sized house that I have control of.
That's basically what I did as a teen living in my parents' house. Served me well when I moved out to uni ;)
That’s exactly how I look at it. It’s a perspective that’s worked well so far.
How has this mindset changed how you organize/clean/furnish/decorate your room?
Well a small home is just a room and a bathroom so not a big difference
This mindset will serve you well in life
I would add round furniture. Hitting corners gets old fast!
i do a pretty job bumping into round furniture too though :D
Great tip. Thank you.
good point!
I used to be super cluttered but then I moved in with my minimalist bf. He only has one small clothing rack with ~20 articles of clothing, a bed, 2 chairs, desk in his room. I was surprised how quickly I was able to adapt with paring down my clothes (about 25 items) to fit in his clothes rack. From watching him, his rules are:
1. Keep it clean
-He does laundry twice a week, which includes washing sheets/towels once a week
-We clean the kitchen/counters/glass stovetop/sweep + swiffer kitchen floors/sink/dishes after EVERY time we cook, about 3x a day (this is a college apt, things get gross quickly since everyone cooks so much)
-Clean bedroom daily, everything has a place, vacuum/sweep floors 3x a week because things get dusty
-Deepclean bathroom weekly, sweep bathroom floor 3x a week
-Since he only has a clothes rack, we hang all clothes immediately after taking it off and never leave things like socks on the ground, clothes on the bed. Clothes are either being worn, in laundry basket, or hanging on the rack. I’ve never found it so easy to keep a room clean before and laundry is so easy!
2. Keep it simple
-Limit clothing to 20-25 items for whole year (for him) or season (for me), minus thick jackets which are stored away and not in season
-Batch cook sauces and freeze (homemade pasta sauces/bolognese, takes 6h to cook, lasts him the whole month)
-Tight fridge management - use up kitchen items, condiments, snacks ASAP, never buy things you’ll only use once or will clutter up counters (spices, sauces, especially for making very specific ethnic foods) - this keeps grocery bill super low
-Aesthetics of room should follow a cohesive theme. For example, our room is white surfaces, black legs, so we only get furniture that follows this theme.
3. Keep it cheap / reuse when you can (He cuts down Amazon boxes to size to use as underbed drawers)
-Everything has multiple purposes
-Craigslist is your friend for cheap furniture
4. Lighting
-Get some nice lighting fixtures/bulbs, they add so much to a room
-Get dimmable lights that can be controlled by app or voice
-This is the only “aesthetic” thing we splurge on, it totally changes a room
-You want this lighting to be as practical as it is aesthetic. Make sure every corner of room that needs lighting gets it. (Ex: more lighting near desk, less lighting + dimmable lighting near bed)
Omg i will love yo see your home tour. ❤️
He sounds fun. Does he go sleep at night or just plug himself in and charge up for exactly 8 hours lol. What happens if you break routine? I’m genuinely interested to know!
Wow, you're super-organised. I pared down my wardrobe, and now that I have only a few items of clothing to choose from, I've got more time to live it up (in my dreams).🧡
@@lukeyduke9732 you're really clowning a guy for being organized, and sharing those organization skills with his gf?
Well came here to learn something and leaving this place learning more stuff thanks 💪
The vacuum thing. I _felt_ that🙌🏻
I don’t like debt, but I broke down and bought a Dyson on a charge card. I made a plan *on paper* to pay it back before the promo period ended so as to avoid paying interest and I’ve never been more satisfied with a debted purchase IN MY LIIFE, lol.
I highly recommend-especially if you are in a small space-that if you can get your hands on something cordless and quality, to do so. _ASAP._
It made the biggest difference for me and my tiny space and most days I vacuum daily simply because it’s 👏🏻that👏🏻easy.
in time I bought one this week. It’s fantastic , so lightweight . I was embarrassed to see how much it lifted on first use. I thought , my carpets were relatively clean. They weren’t . Definitely would recommend.
Charge cards / credit cards are absolutely fine, safe, and should be encouraged to be used wisely. Don't think about it as debt, but as an extra step to transactions where you basically have a free mini accountant lawyer that handles transactions for you - but they don't know how much money you actually have. That's how a credit card should be used. They offer protections debit cards do not, and give you FREE money just for using them responsibly. They are incredibly simple:
1) Don't charge to a credit card anything you cannot immediately pay off. This means NEVER carry a balance for interest to even be a possibility.
2) Pay it on time.
I have had a single credit card from Capital One for 2 years and I have a 750 credit score for just using it in place of my debit card. I have not paid a cent in interest.
I have a $30 Bissell vacuum from Walmart! It's lightweight and has good suction, you have to empty the clear container and shake the filter after each use but I vacuum daily with it ! $30 !
A Dyson IS expensive but we have allergies. Love my Dyson intensely
I loved his super calm voice & straightforward manner.
“Living rent free in a space I was paying for” probably describes 80 per cent of my 🏠! What you say makes so much sense. Thank you.
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Great video! I used to get inexplicably angry when I had to vacuum and then I switched to cordless and let me tell you, it was a life-changing experience.
Loved that you put a lot of attention on the importance of having a clear space, so many people do not care about it
I'm used to be in the group that will not give a damn about cleaning things up. Not until I got very sick of diseases from dirtiness. From then on I always have a strong motivation in keeping things around me clean: to keep me stay healthy.
I can't believe you don't have more followers!
Such a high value production, great tips and you walk the talk! Even your videos are minimal, to the point and provide a sense of calm, that i found hard to find in other minimalism channels.
Thank you yt algorithm for this wonderful suggestion and thank you for making these awesome videos!
Thanks so much! 😊
I also highly recommend the channel Pick Up Limes if you like this!
it's because "less is more"
I keep food scraps in the freezer to keep them from stinking.
...... You are the first minimalist I've seen that mentions air quality and air purifier which I feel is important. ....
Another hint is to use thin bedding to make it easier to launder....
Lighting is also important for your health. Really happy that you mention real and practical concerns and applications.
Years ago I adopted a habit where I only bought what I needed or stuck to marked down items. This aided me years later when I needed to get my car worked on and had health problems as I had the savings to help me. For me, saving money was the ultimate motivation behind my minimalism.
I switched to thin towels too so less storage space is consumed. Bonus: they dry quicker.
I moved into a one bedroom apartment that is still quite roomy BUT the dryer was one of those ones that are expensive and throw out moisture all over the walls. So I bought a HEAT PUMP or CONDENSER dryer. It is very very energy efficient and basically steams the clothes dry. It is so gentle on my clothes and I can steam any bedding as well to freshen it up. The water is collected in a tray that I empty every now and again. I LOVE it!!
Also plants help with air quality too!
The food bin w/the charcoal insert... I didn't know these existed! What I do is, scrape moist food items such as kitties leftovers, or potato peelings into a plastic sack like a Wal-Mart sack, and put the sack into the freezer till trash pick-up day. It freezes fast enough it does not cause anything in the fridge or freezer to smell!
I've been living a minimalist life for about 4 years now. Everything I own has a purpose and I use it almost everyday. Everything can fit in my car If i ever need to move again
This is my dream one day! The only issue is that a lot of things I have are sentimental and were given to me by loved ones - it’s so hard to let go of those.
@@bindar8473 Yeah the dream as well. But I get the sentimental value, and even nostalgia part.
Your bed in the car?
@@nicoblaytherealflamingo445 nah not the bed. But easy to replace when moving.
Everything i own has a purpose and I have tens of thousands of pounds worth of hiking and camping gear covering every surface of my bedroom. Massive gaming setup and not a square cm of space available.
Some great tips here. Surprised you haven't mentioned some simple plants, they can really improve your air quality/smell of your apartment and there's a ton of easy to care for options.
any recommendations for some low maintenance plants that are good for air quality?
@@j.r3987 Though not a sub for air purifiers per se, houseplants do cycle out CO2 and add oxygen in a home and it is worth it, it definitely feels fresh. The classics were spider plants and sansevieria, maybe vining philodendrons/pothos. Easy care, readily available plants and they do nice add a bit of color/visual interest to minimalist spaces without creating clutter.
My sister moved a couple of times in rental homes so she was constantly decluttering. Now being g in her home for five years, she said she forgot how quickly it accumulates. She just donated, posted and threw out some items.
Okay, I've watched all your videos now. This self-quarantine situation is a great way to discover quality content!
I wanted to watch for some ideals, but his smooth voice is hypnotizing me💯.
It's interesting that huge, spacious mansions stress me out much more then smaller apartments. I like it when space is used in a intelligent way instead of filling huge rooms with unnecessary stuff.
Aloha Daniel! While not a minimalist and I live in a very small space, I've taken this Covid Quarantine period as a great time to de-clutter. AND as you eloquently say, to create a home for everything. I've never been a "slob", but I definitely need to expand my consciousness around my environment. My days are very peaceful, particularly when I wake up each day feeling gratitude for my small home, then go about my day living out my beloved rituals, messaging friends, enjoying UA-cam videos, movies, etc. and sitting in silence. At the end of the day, anything left out that's not in its "home," I gently put away. Life is God/Good. Thanks!
Tip with damp, install a positive input ventilation system into the ceiling. It blows air into the house from the loft and increases the air pressure which in turn completely eliminates damp issues. It really works SO well. Zero condensation on windows in the morning too
Overtime I've become very organized. I love knowing where everything is and keeping it clean. My husband on the other hand is a hoarder 😭 these last two years have been hard 😭
I really appreciate your recap of all your bullet points at the end. You have raised the bar! I have been absorbing this concept slowly over some time and I felt like that was the one thing that would be more helpful to me on my journey to minimalism. I have been watching so many minimalist videos and you are the first one that has done this that I have seen. Thank you!
I’m with you on the air purifier. Total game changer.
Thank you for not having a 10-minute intro!!! There is soo much of this on youtube that it's refreshing and most welcome when I come across someone who doesn't spend half the video introducing themselves/channel.
Great tips! I’ll use these when moving from my 3 bedroom home to a 1 bedroom apartment
This is so helpful. I'm moving to Hong Kong where apartments are all designed into an extremely multifunctional use.
That Add in the End was smooth as fuuuck :D
I just discovered this channel and I really really love the thought, editing, and overall production quality for each video. Binge watching everything!
great advice and love how simple and calm your home is.
This video is very resourceful and well done. It gives advice and examples clearly and straight to the point. Plus, your voice, enunciation, tone, everything is so flawless and relaxing. Man, you've got a new subscriber. ❤️
These are such good tips. I've downsized to a small space recently and I could not agree more, especially about the air quality point.
Hi Daniel, here a fellow architect minimalist living in London. Thank you for the precious advice you give in this video! I have subbed and looking forward to binging on the rest of the content. I work for someone else but really wish these concepts would be more part of the brief when talking to clients.. All the best!
Putting your compost in the freezer is a lot more effective at preventing smells then a filter would be. We keep all the paper bags collected while shopping for this.
In our little house, I have a big dog who eats almost everything. Since we adopted him, we've almost never had problem with compost or foodwaste :D
@@antoniusjody Make sure you don't ruin his kidneys and liver!! There's a lot of different human foods dogs can't handle. Especially puppies!
I collect all my food scraps in a couple of containers and keep them in the fridge then take them to work and empty into organic bins
Thanks Daniel. This is excellent. On the making best use of space front, I would recommend the use of mirrors which bounce light around the room, making it look bigger and clear glass furniture which does the same thing.
Your videos are fantastic. You have a brilliant my voice for talking about minimalism too - calming, and concise.
More, more, more!
This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to make and post!
Your voice is so soothing and you get straight to the point. New subscriber here.
Great video. This was absolutely solid advice and recommendations! Changing your bed more was a big one for me, I'm an absolute slob, so forcing the 2 week thing obviously improved my small room vibe immediately!
This is actually great advice. I'm impressed. It's all advice I would give myself from a few years ago, even if seems obvious
I love your style. So Calm, classy and inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Man, you write very nicely and you have a lovely montage. Totally subscribed! Thanks.
Good to see yet another video! Great edit 👏 well-thought functionality is indeed the name of the game with small spaces.
I could listen to you talk forever...
Also this man reminds me SO MUCH of Ali Gordon, a UK-based influencer
Man, what a voice/accent that you have and the intonation of your voice. Just made the video so enjoyable to listen to and to watch. Cracking.
Due to work, I somewhat recently moved to a small town 2 hours away from the city, I rent a tiny apartment with little to none ventilation, so I was nodding and feeling identified with all of the points you made in the video. I just ordered an air purifier trying to see if cooking smells go away as well as dust. It is incredible how much dust gets accumulated in small spaces.
So, thanks for these micro apartment living videos. They are great and now I totally want to get a dehumidifier.
These are some really good points to consider for a space, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
This is an amazing take on smaller homes/spaces. 10/10 video!
Great video, I love the idea of projecting onto your blackout roller curtain. That's original 👌Also, l love listening to your calm, soothing voice. I could listen to you talk all day 😊
That blackout for the projector is genious 👌 thanks for the ideas!
Hello Daniel! Enjoyed three of your videos today and already subscribed! I just told my husband that you're my new fave channel/UA-camr as of today! Loved your minimal kitchen and minimal office area! Keep it up! Looking forward to more videos! -Greetings from California :)
i love the projector / blind solution. That is so cleaver and simple
Such simple and useful tips! Thank you.
I'm obsessed with your channel
Hey, that's some actually useful tips. Thank you.
Young man your voice is so soothing! !!! I love your videos! !!!
The quality of these video's is top Notch👌 I hope you will go on with making videos. Growth is almost never linear with time put in. Maybe you will even make a collab with Matt.
your thumbnails have me clicking instantly, nice quality and thanks for the vids!
"Less complicated = more appreciated"
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Yo, you are architect, but your sound detail is freaking me out 🔥, appreciate it!
thanks for this video. I got so many ideas. I live in tokyo is a small space so your space is exactly like mine. I look forward to your next videos. You are great at narrating and editing your videos by the way!
"We don't use a dryer because it's bad for the environment" ~uses dehumidifier to dry clothes inside~
That aside, great video and very good ideas!
definitely some good tips here! thanks!
Love this, very informative!
I really love this minimalism
Thank you for these awesome videos! It's great to see the producer behind it as well! :)
Okay I’ve binged all of your videos. Please post more 😭😭😭
Daniel I automatically subscribed to your channel! Not only I am a huge fan of de cluttering and minimalism but I enjoy how updated you are in life. I believe that We need to learn to keep ourselves updated when it comes to living with an intention and knowing what is essential in our lives!
this was so well done, I think
Hello! I also live in 300 sq foot apartment in Louisiana, USA. It's quite humid here and I loved your ideas. Thanks for sharing. I have to hang my pots on the wall due to lack of space. At first I wasn't crazy about the aesthetics of it but then my friends and family all saw it and thought I did it to give my very small kitchen an artsy feel and it was a smash. Now I couldn't see my kitchen any other way, especially since there is little room for actual art.
Thank you, another beautiful video. I just discover your channel and binge watching your video. Fineally someone who produce smart, intellingent and useful material. Thanks
First and foremost, you’re very attractive. Secondly, I needed to see this. This quarantine is making want to redecorate and organize my entire room.
I absolutely love that coffee/dining table
wow, i found a gem!! subscribed and liked, i rarely ever subscribe or like but your channel is actually useful! amazing tips.
Your videos are sooooo good!
I can keep watching you taliking all day long... haha
That means you do a really nice job!!!
Great unique tips. Thank you.
Really love this. I have just dicovered that less is more and love my journey to minimalism 🥰
I highly recommend a dehumidifier for the bathroom and if you hang laundry up over the dehumidifier it dries quickly and with few wrinkles. I also helps prevent mildew.
Every word he said in those 13 minutes is what I keep trying to tell my friends when designing and trying to make a tiny apartment function, but not this straight forward. 💕✌🏾
Your voice is incredibly soothing😍😍
I use two broom sticks in the bathroom which span across the shower area where I can dry clothes and sheets. For towels I use linen ones which dry faster. If you need things to dry faster - after they've been drying half a day, turn them inside out. It's all about air circulation. If you can shirts etc on hangers to dry (and save ironing) make sure the air can circulate thru the sleeves. I'm lucky I live in dry / non humid place
I'm always fascinated by how other countries live. Thanks for a peek into your home.
Amazing video 😍👌. I've been watching your videos and waiting for a new one for a long time.
Glad I came across your channel. Love your sharing!
I'm loving this... And I'm falling inlove with his voice.
It is a great voice, so calming.
My weakness is paperwork. While I have moved a lot of regular bills to digital, there remain an ongoing range of papers that accumulate, many of them are surprise new documents that I haven’t prepared a home for, and which I really need to keep over the long term. I have a backlog of filing that started when I ran out of filing space.
Great! I really need to dive deeper into this
sent here by a friend who recommended your channel, im a huge fan, love it
great tips, I am now looking for a dehudifier/air purifier. GREAT stuff!
So calming voice 🤩
Large spaces must follow these rules too. Great video.👍🏻
The video is very good, but his low calm voice makes it more interesting to watch it to the end. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Daniel!
Bravo! This is very useful information...great video !
Thanks for these ideas and tips, Daniel! Will totally copy these! 🖤😅