Thank you for the free skillshare. I love the idea of the Platform but as a student i am not able to spend money on that Now I can take the classes and will get the most out of the free.month 🤗
Hi Daniel! Thanks a lot for the content!!! Very valuable! 👏👏Just wanted to mention one little thing on the form: the sound is differently loud, the main section vs. the skillshare part vs. the bulletpoints sounds. 😉
Pros and cons to both, i’d say it depends on how you use your space! Furniture with straight sides tend to take up less overall space and fit together better, so if your space is small enough that might be more practical.
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.
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'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.
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 !
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 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!
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!
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)
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).🧡
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 RUclips 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!
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.
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
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.
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 😭
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
Situate furniture well away from the walls whenever possible. The more of the floor / ceiling you can see, the more spacious the room appears. Sofas in a tight conversational grouping feels better and makes the room feel larger. Float it, maybe even as a room divider.
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.
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.
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)
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. ❤️
I'm not a creeper, but I could listen to you talk all day long lol. You have such a nice, calming voice. Great tips! I have an 800 sq. ft house and small living can be tough if you don't know how to live with less. I'm constantly looking for more things we can live without.
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.
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!
I've been getting better about opening my curtains and letting in natural light. Just not the last month. Midwest USA. We have been under heat advisment every day for weeks. 105f is about average now.
I have to have awasher drier (space), but it is only used for sheets and and towels. I agree: I have a de-humidifier in the bathroom. It does wonder for the drying of clothes. The ensuing water is used on the balcony plants.
I use "neewer" video lights, as you can not only dim but also change the colour of the lights to a warmer tone before sleeping. They are quite powerful, cost effective and a bit of a game changer
I'm had a bunch of CD's in my student hostal (500). Saved me a buch of space now with MP3. Same as switching a lot of papers to digital. Space under the bed is a cool storrage even if higher as usual. Having a wardrope up to the sealing is also using most of the space. I love also pull downs for hangers ore up cupboards in the kitchen. It is important to have a lot of hidden storrage but it only works if it easy to reach. Otherwise it is a pain in the a... If you have to unstack to reach it is unfunctional.
I love this video. It would never work for me because I don’t WANT to live only with things I need. Most stuff, activities and animals that make me happy... I don’t need. But you see, my soul needs them. (Cf. inside hobby’s I actually do regularly like calligraphy, painting, knitting and crocheting; my animals ❤️, my plants!) My partner also has inside hobby’s that need room for a longer period of time.
This is great! I love my Levoit air filters and the model is inexpensive enough to give as gifts! I feel like I walk into a room full of fresh air and I am! Better than the two larger models I bought before at 3.5x the price!!
I wish you could see the storage we put into our apartment . we had a little storage. hallway cupboards . we installed bespoke units that hold all our books , units that store suit cases and other items . all multifunctional. For example , our kitchen is in our lounge , to divide it , i had a huge plate glass table built with a storage pullout for our trash bin and use the table for cooking and eating at , but invisible enough not to make it fill the room.
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. 💕✌🏾
Dude, that idea of using blinders to project television is genius👌! I’ve put off getting a big screen TV for my little apartment - problem solved thanks!
Hey man, great video and great advice, idk how it works but I think you should try to get some affiliate links for US and even Canada too! Your videos are probably going to become popular in US too cuz sooo many people are switching to minimalistic/essentialist styles!
I just discovered this channel and I really really love the thought, editing, and overall production quality for each video. Binge watching everything!
Rule 1: make it multifunctional 🧰 Rule 2: organize your storage and make that storage a seat 📦 Rule 3: keep it clean 🧼 Rule 4: prioritize your air quality open up windows and get a fan dehumidifier and plants 🪴 Rule 5: lighting 💡
I bought the same air purifier when I lived in my last apartment because it had a serious mold problem. Days after I bought it I stopped waking up with a stuffy nose and sore throat. Highly recommend it. Now I live in a better place and it's mostly a glorified noise machine at night.
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
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!
I know this video is old, and whilst I agree with most points and consider it overall good advice, I find it quite ironic that you refused to have a dryer mainly due to its energy consumption, then instead proceeded to blockade a decent part of your apartment with hanging clothes (contradicting the whole not wasting space philosophy), and that above all, you added a dehumidifier, so you essentially just made your apartment into a huge and likely more energy inefficient dryer, with the additional possibility of occasional molding. Washer dryer combos are usually not optimal because lint gets trapped around the rotor over time and they will, sooner or later, fail at the motor due to it (as far as I know that's how it goes, I've never had one but it sounds plausible), but when in a small space that doesn't allow for both separately, I'd say it's a good idea to have one, and since you're not a big crowd you could get a heat pump one for energy savings since the longer drying cycles can still work just fine if you stagger your washing I can't speak on what they do to clothes but most of mine have gone in the dryer and are doing just fine, and any particularly sensitive items can still be air dried.
An alternative thought... some of the multiple space saving items take away air flow.. so if you can cull more stuff, taking out some dual storage for items that have flow (like a couch on legs) will increase the light, air quality, and will make your space feel bigger. Not saying this is better, it's a choice in what is more important to you.
Living in a small space while working from home creates challenges in having separation when working versus unwinding. How do you create that mental separation? I’ve been reading Atomic Habits which talk about spaces being associated with certain habits. It may be out of scope with what you talk about in your channel, but would like your insight since your home looks so functional!
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Thank you for the free skillshare. I love the idea of the Platform but as a student i am not able to spend money on that Now I can take the classes and will get the most out of the free.month 🤗
Thank you!!! 😊😊
8:56 have you thought about replacing the kitchen door with a sliding mirror?
Thank you!
Hi Daniel! Thanks a lot for the content!!! Very valuable! 👏👏Just wanted to mention one little thing on the form: the sound is differently loud, the main section vs. the skillshare part vs. the bulletpoints sounds. 😉
I know I'm getting old because that retractable washing line got me hype as hell
omg i saw your comment before i saw it and i still wasn't prepared :o
No be small! 😂 Too bad it doesn’t ship to the US.
Nah it's hype at any age
Haha me too =D
Me too !!
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!
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!
Pros and cons to both, i’d say it depends on how you use your space! Furniture with straight sides tend to take up less overall space and fit together better, so if your space is small enough that might be more practical.
“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 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.
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.
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
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’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 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 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!
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 💪
I loved his super calm voice & straightforward manner.
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.
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.
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 RUclips 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!
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.
“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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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
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.
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 😭
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.
I’m with you on the air purifier. Total game changer.
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.
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
Great tips! I’ll use these when moving from my 3 bedroom home to a 1 bedroom apartment
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
This is so helpful. I'm moving to Hong Kong where apartments are all designed into an extremely multifunctional use.
Situate furniture well away from the walls whenever possible. The more of the floor / ceiling you can see, the more spacious the room appears. Sofas in a tight conversational grouping feels better and makes the room feel larger. Float it, maybe even as a room divider.
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.
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.
i love the projector / blind solution. That is so cleaver and simple
I could listen to you talk forever...
Also this man reminds me SO MUCH of Ali Gordon, a UK-based influencer
That Add in the End was smooth as fuuuck :D
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)
Sorry dude: I copy & pasted your comment and got 250 likes
Your voice is so soothing and you get straight to the point. New subscriber here.
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. ❤️
I'm not a creeper, but I could listen to you talk all day long lol. You have such a nice, calming voice. Great tips! I have an 800 sq. ft house and small living can be tough if you don't know how to live with less. I'm constantly looking for more things we can live without.
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.
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
The dehumidifier is a good idea. When you've had it on for 8 hours you will be amazed at how much moisture has been pulled out of your environment
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!
That blackout for the projector is genious 👌 thanks for the ideas!
Where'd you get that coffee table that turns into a dining table. It looks really nice !!
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.
I've been getting better about opening my curtains and letting in natural light. Just not the last month. Midwest USA. We have been under heat advisment every day for weeks. 105f is about average now.
great advice and love how simple and calm your home is.
I have to have awasher drier (space), but it is only used for sheets and and towels. I agree: I have a de-humidifier in the bathroom. It does wonder for the drying of clothes. The ensuing water is used on the balcony plants.
I use "neewer" video lights, as you can not only dim but also change the colour of the lights to a warmer tone before sleeping. They are quite powerful, cost effective and a bit of a game changer
I'm had a bunch of CD's in my student hostal (500). Saved me a buch of space now with MP3. Same as switching a lot of papers to digital. Space under the bed is a cool storrage even if higher as usual. Having a wardrope up to the sealing is also using most of the space. I love also pull downs for hangers ore up cupboards in the kitchen. It is important to have a lot of hidden storrage but it only works if it easy to reach. Otherwise it is a pain in the a... If you have to unstack to reach it is unfunctional.
Your videos are fantastic. You have a brilliant my voice for talking about minimalism too - calming, and concise.
More, more, more!
I love this video. It would never work for me because I don’t WANT to live only with things I need. Most stuff, activities and animals that make me happy... I don’t need. But you see, my soul needs them. (Cf. inside hobby’s I actually do regularly like calligraphy, painting, knitting and crocheting; my animals ❤️, my plants!) My partner also has inside hobby’s that need room for a longer period of time.
Space permitting, food waste can be kept in a container in freezer, to be added to garbage when it’s ready to be taken out in garbage day
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 love your style. So Calm, classy and inspiring. Keep up the good work.
This is great! I love my Levoit air filters and the model is inexpensive enough to give as gifts! I feel like I walk into a room full of fresh air and I am!
Better than the two larger models I bought before at 3.5x the price!!
These are some really good points to consider for a space, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Love this! Where is your coffee/dining table from? or where can i purchase something similar? Thank you!
I'm always fascinated by how other countries live. Thanks for a peek into your home.
Hey, that's some actually useful tips. Thank you.
I wish you could see the storage we put into our apartment . we had a little storage. hallway cupboards . we installed bespoke units that hold all our books , units that store suit cases and other items . all multifunctional. For example , our kitchen is in our lounge , to divide it , i had a huge plate glass table built with a storage pullout for our trash bin and use the table for cooking and eating at , but invisible enough not to make it fill the room.
Would love to see a photo of that table!
@@clarathompson-lipponen8253 perhaps tonight when i get home from work .
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. 💕✌🏾
Loved your video Daniel. Dehumidifiers are the best! Xxx
Seriously! They're so underrated...
Yo, you are architect, but your sound detail is freaking me out 🔥, appreciate it!
your thumbnails have me clicking instantly, nice quality and thanks for the vids!
A dehumidifier is my number one must have in a small space!
The video is very good, but his low calm voice makes it more interesting to watch it to the end. Thank you for sharing
Pro tip: cordless dyson v6 (the pink one) refurbished on eBay-best purchase ever. Was under $160 3 years ago 😌
Man, you write very nicely and you have a lovely montage. Totally subscribed! Thanks.
I'm obsessed with your channel
I have that cordless Dyson and you only get about 6 minutes on high power, so you gatta move quick lol. I agree with these suggestions.
I absolutely love that coffee/dining table
Hey Daniel, Great Video! Where’d you get that dining table from?
Omg a British persons take on small apartments, that isn’t mental. 👌 great work.
Dude, that idea of using blinders to project television is genius👌! I’ve put off getting a big screen TV for my little apartment - problem solved thanks!
Hey man, great video and great advice, idk how it works but I think you should try to get some affiliate links for US and even Canada too! Your videos are probably going to become popular in US too cuz sooo many people are switching to minimalistic/essentialist styles!
This is an amazing take on smaller homes/spaces. 10/10 video!
Recently purchased flat in mumbai.. your vedios just helped a lot… great ideas !! Thanks a lot😊
This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to make and post!
Goodness! I could listen to this guy for the next 30 years non stop.
I just discovered this channel and I really really love the thought, editing, and overall production quality for each video. Binge watching everything!
Rule 1: make it multifunctional 🧰
Rule 2: organize your storage and make that storage a seat 📦
Rule 3: keep it clean 🧼
Rule 4: prioritize your air quality open up windows and get a fan dehumidifier and plants 🪴
Rule 5: lighting 💡
"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!
Great ideas ta! I got my dyson v10 secondhand. It's a great way of saving a fortune on a new one too!
I bought the same air purifier when I lived in my last apartment because it had a serious mold problem. Days after I bought it I stopped waking up with a stuffy nose and sore throat. Highly recommend it.
Now I live in a better place and it's mostly a glorified noise machine at night.
Air purifiers are probably among mankind's top 10 best inventions, like seriously. They can make such a difference to one's quality of life!
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
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!
I know this video is old, and whilst I agree with most points and consider it overall good advice, I find it quite ironic that you refused to have a dryer mainly due to its energy consumption, then instead proceeded to blockade a decent part of your apartment with hanging clothes (contradicting the whole not wasting space philosophy), and that above all, you added a dehumidifier, so you essentially just made your apartment into a huge and likely more energy inefficient dryer, with the additional possibility of occasional molding. Washer dryer combos are usually not optimal because lint gets trapped around the rotor over time and they will, sooner or later, fail at the motor due to it (as far as I know that's how it goes, I've never had one but it sounds plausible), but when in a small space that doesn't allow for both separately, I'd say it's a good idea to have one, and since you're not a big crowd you could get a heat pump one for energy savings since the longer drying cycles can still work just fine if you stagger your washing
I can't speak on what they do to clothes but most of mine have gone in the dryer and are doing just fine, and any particularly sensitive items can still be air dried.
you voice is one the best voices i've heard for voiceovers
An alternative thought... some of the multiple space saving items take away air flow.. so if you can cull more stuff, taking out some dual storage for items that have flow (like a couch on legs) will increase the light, air quality, and will make your space feel bigger. Not saying this is better, it's a choice in what is more important to you.
such an inventive idea using the shade as a projector screen
Living in a small space while working from home creates challenges in having separation when working versus unwinding. How do you create that mental separation? I’ve been reading Atomic Habits which talk about spaces being associated with certain habits. It may be out of scope with what you talk about in your channel, but would like your insight since your home looks so functional!