Minimize furniture, keep only what is absolutely necessary, a minimalist lifestyle will help keep your house tidy. And you’ll have more time for yourself.
Minimalism, also known as the minimalist lifestyle from Japan, is becoming a phenomenon and has a strong influence in the world. With the mainstream spirit of “less is more”, for many people, even the minimalist lifestyle has become an interestingism.
People who have influence on this minimalist lifestyle include Marie Kondo or, more recently, Fumio Sasaki. They not only thoroughly practice this lifestyle but also write books, inspiring minimalist living to many people.
Fumio Sasaki, who wrote the book “Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism” said it took him 4 years to arrange and achieve a “state of minimalism” in life.
A minimalist lifestyle is a way of living that cuts things down to a minimum, keeping only the most necessary items. This lifestyle is extremely suitable for the increasingly cramped living spaces in the world.
Sasaki in his minimalist apartment. In Sasaki’s current house there isn’t even a TV or bed. However, this makes Sasaki feel happier and grateful for what he has.
Say goodbye to large tables with many compartments to “stack” everything. With a minimalist lifestyle, each item only needs to perform its function. This table was created for Sasaki to work, so it only needs to meet the function of a table. The table was empty and the space was also… very empty, preventing Sasaki from losing focus while working.
The real furniture kept by Sasaki includes a small wardrobe and the simplest set of desks and chairs. The chair can even be folded to achieve an empty state.
Sasaki’s entire outfit consists of more than 10 items including a shirt, jeans, a comfortable jogger, and several jackets for different types of weather. Simplicity sometimes allows people to be themselves and not have to worry about clothes.
Like Sasaki, many Japanese people today even abandon their beds and instead use blankets and mattresses that are soft enough but can be folded.
In the kitchen, minimalists choose the items that are most useful and necessary for their daily lives. For Fumio Sasaki, he chooses items with minimalist designs. Thanks to that, you will never have to wonder which bowl or bowl to serve this dish. Bowls are used to hold food, and all bowls are the same. Learn to see simply, you will have a relaxed life.
Sasaki will still buy items that serve his interests. But of course it must be simple and sufficient. And more importantly, before buying that item, Sasaki will ask himself if it is really necessary for his life.
Bookshelf with the most favorite and necessary books. What about books you’ve read before? Try giving them to friends or book lovers. Books are the world and who knows, those books can even inspire many people.
In the bathroom, minimalists do not fill it with all kinds of bottles, nor do they decorate it with colors. Simply a clean white color with a bathtub, sink, wardrobe and mirror.
Of course, for single people, practicing a minimalist lifestyle seems a lot easier than for a whole family. But everything can be solved smoothly with the formula, keeping only the most necessary things.
If the house is multi-generational, and the children still need entertainment, you can consider keeping the TV, simplifying everything around it. Like replacing a huge shelf with a small table like this one, for example.
A room of a woman practicing a minimalist lifestyle. Simplicity always carries with it its own unique beauty, the beauty of stillness.
With less furniture, you won’t have to struggle with your home. You also save a lot of cleaning time to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
To learn the minimalist lifestyle, you will need a lot of time to get used to it and discover what you really need. It’s not easy, but in reality, this lifestyle will train you to have countless good qualities, such as always being neat, organized, and thinking simply. And believe me, they will make your life new and much better!
