THE BASICS
+ Have clean surfaces and use neutral colors, your house will feel fresher and the fewer things you have on your surfaces the best, less dusting to do.
+ Only have the essential furniture in every room of your home. No need for visual clutter, keep it simple and only have the absolutely necessary.
+ Take advantage of your natural light, light color decor will make your home lighter.
+ Don't be afraid of open space, your home will look bigger and feel bigger too.
THE DETAILED LIST
Here is a detailed list of the furniture I believe would be enough to have in each room of your home, you should look around your home and eliminate the unnecessary stuff, so at you can create a functional, simple & minimalist home.
+ Only have the essential furniture in every room of your home. No need for visual clutter, keep it simple and only have the absolutely necessary.
+ Take advantage of your natural light, light color decor will make your home lighter.
+ Don't be afraid of open space, your home will look bigger and feel bigger too.
THE DETAILED LIST
Here is a detailed list of the furniture I believe would be enough to have in each room of your home, you should look around your home and eliminate the unnecessary stuff, so at you can create a functional, simple & minimalist home.
The living room/dining room
+ A TV & a TV stand
+ Three seat sofa
+ Simple and easy to clean rug
+ Small coffee table
+ A plant
+ One big wall art piece
+ Dinner table that seats 4 or more people
+ One big wall art piece
+ Dinner table that seats 4 or more people
+ 4 chairs
In the Bedroom
+ Double bed
+ Two side tables with lamps or
+ One side table and 1-floor lamp
+ One side table and 1-floor lamp
+ A closet for 2 people
+ One mirror
+ A laundry basket
+ Simple bedding
+ Very few pillows
In the Bathroom
+ Towel rack / shelf
+ Cabinet below the sink
+ Vanity Mirror
+ Bath Rug
+ Vanity Mirror
+ Bath Rug
Hallway (if you have one)
+ A coat hanger
+ A coat hanger
+ One piece of wall art
+ Hallway table
In the Kitchen
+ Fridge
+ Microwave
+ Stove
+ Washing machine for your clothes
+ A small plant
+ Kitchen supplies
+ Vacuum Cleaner
The Office
+ Simple desk
+ One chair
+ Simple desk lamp
+ One plant
+ Office supplies drawer
+ Fridge
+ Microwave
+ Stove
+ Washing machine for your clothes
+ A small plant
+ Kitchen supplies
+ Vacuum Cleaner
The Office
+ Simple desk
+ One chair
+ Simple desk lamp
+ One plant
+ Office supplies drawer
7 comments
Well I feel the same way as you: I'm always lazy when it comes to cleaning. So I keep my place as simple as I can, only keeping the necessary stuff.
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Renaud | http://xxmuchlove.blogspot.com
It's the best! I love to always come home to a clean and organized home.
DeleteI can have visitors whenever I want without having to spend hours cleaning before my visitors arrive !
Sophie.
Você está certa! Estou tentando fazer isto, mas é tão difÃcil ...tenho reduzido bastante a quantidade de coisas na minha casa mas ainda não é suficiente. Enxoval de casamento grande, muitos móveis... é necessário muita paciência e insistência para conseguir destralhar tudo.
ReplyDeleteÉ verdade. Tem de se fazer tudo com uma certa calma para não perder o controlo das coisas. Mas o final vai ser bastante gratificante =)
DeleteSophie.
Adorei o post. As dicas são ótimas!!
ReplyDeletePassa pelo blog e deixa lá as tuas perguntas: http://abpmartinsdreamwithme.blogspot.pt/2016/09/q-3-facam-as-vossas-perguntas.html
Beijinhos
Obrigado Beatriz =)
DeleteWell.. this definitely gives me a lot if inspiration to re-create my home with a more minimalist approach! You make everything seem so easy to do, that I can't stop myself from saving all your post so that I can apply your tips in my life!
ReplyDeleteBest, Liz.