creating a minimalist home is not just about having less stuff it's about carefully
selecting the items that reflect the people who live in the house more importantly it's
about feeling peaceful and comfortable when you're in your own curated clutter-free space
if you're wondering what that looks like here is a little glimpse into our minimalist home
we live on the windward side of Oahu it's probably one of the most beautiful places in the world
I feel so blessed to be surrounded by the mountains oceans the beautiful
nature at my doorsteps I mentioned this because it's the backdrop to
this house and it's what makes it even more special [Music]
I believe that the entryway says so much about the
rest of the house so I try to keep it neat and tidy most of the time
next to the shoe rack I have my rubber plant which represents abundance happiness and prosperity
we probably spend the most time in this living room
I fell in love when I saw the high ceilings with the wooden beams it's
already an open layout but it makes the room feel even more Airy and spacious
also there are so many windows which always fills the room with natural light and my
plants and I love it [Music] two art pieces on the wall both pieces by my favorite artist
her art is always Whimsical and dreamy and that's the energy I wanted to bring into this space
I purposely kept all the other walls bare because I feel like it brings more Focus to those two art
pieces besides being surrounded by Bare walls and empty spaces can be meditative in a way [Music]
our couch is the centerpiece of this room I usually prefer the second hand market for
everything else but I've had bad experiences with a couch in the past so I'm more picky about it now
I opted for something neutral comfortable and something easy to take care of
and once the couch was selected everything else fell into place I got this coffee table for
free because it was broken but my husband fixed it up and now it's better than you
this is also his office space so he keeps all of his devices and personal belongings and
this little storage compartment which hides away nicely when he's not here
the intention behind this room was to remove as many distractions as possible so we can
enjoy each other's company if I feel the need to switch things up I'll rearrange
the furniture switch out the books bring in fresh flowers and that's been more than enough
from the living room the kitchen is just a few steps away I don't know if you guys can relate but
to me it feels like home when I have my favorite Pantry items spices and condiments in the kitchen
I cook almost every day so it's really nice having all the things that I need
but I also tried not to go overboard with all the little kitchen appliances
in the center of the kitchen you'll see the open shelves not a very minimalist thing to
say I guess but I love open shelves because I like to see all the things out in the open
especially because I think mixing and matching tableware can be an art form
in itself so why not display them it serves both function and beauty
as you can see this kitchen has so many cabinets drawers and storage space and I think about 80
of it is still empty I wouldn't even know how to begin to fill it nor do I feel the need to
but one good thing is that now we can buy non-perishable items in bulk and
store them which saves us quite a bit of money on groceries [Music]
right next to the kitchen we have our separate dining area surprisingly we've had more people
come over to this house compared to our Maui house no big dinner parties but intimate little
get-togethers mostly with family and it's been really nice cooking with friends and family
and eating together at home is something that I want to do more of in the future
we have a little hallway that leads into all the rooms first our main
bathroom nothing fancy or special but I do love that I have a tub now [Music]
also this towel rack with the little animals it's so adorable
across the bathroom is my office [Music] you guys helped me to position the desk this way
and I have to say the creativity is flowing for me clutter gets in the way of clarity
so I wanted to be really intentional with the things I bring into this space [Music]
I chose this painting by the same artist to add a bit of color to this room
if all my books and journals on one shelf of my lap so I limit myself from buying too much
and then I use the extra closet space for my capsule wardrobe
next room is our guest room actually my sister-in-law and her fiance are staying
with us right now and it's been really nice to be able to host them the room is very simple
but I figured the guests can fill it with their own things so that they can feel more at home
then finally our master bedroom [Music]
we found this bed frame and headboard on Facebook Marketplace for such a good price
and even came with two matching bedside tables and because we saved money on
that we splurged on the nice sheets and duvet which is a win-win for me
like all the other rooms I just have one hanging wall piece and I chose this beautiful macrame
I feel like it's the perfect decor for a bedroom because it adds texture and warmth
to any space that it's in I do have my little sentimental items scattered throughout the room
my antique jewelry box that I found at a New York flea market that has been with me through
thick and thin and it will go wherever I go and of course this is our main closet
I have the rest of my clothes here and mostly it's my cold climate clothes
the coolest thing about this bedroom is that it has a little half bathroom so whenever we
have guests over like right now it's nice to have our own sink to get ready in the morning
okay now that you've seen the inside let me show you the outside
I don't spend a lot of time out here because there isn't much privacy but of course it's really nice
to have space to dry our clothes journal and just hang out with the dogs this is our first
home with a little fenced-in yard for the dogs and I think every dog deserves it of course we
still love our walks but I I finally taught Kona my brown dog how to fetch and his loving life
I've moved so much of my life lived in over 20 different homes to know that everything
that makes a house a home is within us it's not about the cool furniture or the contents
within but really it's the stories that we create within the space and I think a
simple minimal home really sets the stage so that we can focus on living our best lives
thank you guys so much for coming over and I'll talk to you really soon bye