Own what you really need and forget the rest.
A minimalist lifestyle means you only own what you really need – a few pieces of furniture, a couple of plants, a few personal things. — Photos: dpa
”The more time we spent with our furniture, the more we thought about whether we really needed these things,” Strathern says about the time when many were confined to their homes amid strict lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus. And the cleansing process within our own four walls is continuing, she adds.
The question is: How to get the process started? Strathern and Weiss have some tips on how to create a minimalist home.A minimalist home is tidy, functional and reduced to the barest necessities. “It’s important to ask: What are my living needs and what do I regularly use?” says Weiss. Each object must undergo scrutiny for its function and its uses. Superfluous items should be weeded out so that the overall number of objects is reduced.
Pictures also contribute to a cosy feeling – for example photos of pleasant experiences, of friends, family or a beloved pet. The author’s tip: “To look clear and uncluttered, I group the photos, use similar frames or hang them on a string with clips.” In this way the photos appear as one element and not as a hodgepodge.What to buy new: Things that are here to stay
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