The benefits of minimalism are best experienced when it is fully applied.
Therefore, if you want to appreciate all the freedom that comes from owning less, you’ll want to declutter every room in your home.
Now, surely, some rooms are easier to declutter than others. But each space provides unique opportunity and benefit for you and your family.
To spark some inspiration in your life (and home), here are 3 reasons to minimize every room in your home. If you need extra motivation to tackle any room in your home, you can find it here:
Living Room Benefits:
- More peaceful rest time with family.
- Easier to entertain family and friends.
- Easier to clean and reset each evening.
Bedroom Benefits:
- More relaxing environment.
- Better sleep.
- Better sex.
Wardrobe Closet Benefits:
- Fewer decisions each morning.
- Less guilt about clothes you don’t wear.
- More time in the morning for other things.
*A Practical Guide to Owning Fewer Clothes
Bathroom Benefits:
- More pleasant getting ready experience.
- Easier to clean and maintain.
- Start your day stress-free rather than stress-filled.
Toy Room Benefits:
- Easier for kids to find toys.
- Easier for kids to clean up.
- Children learn valuable boundary-setting skills.
*A Helpful Guide for Decluttering Toys
Kitchen Benefits:
- More enjoyable cooking.
- Easier to clean after meals.
- Sets the tone and culture for the entire home.
*Six Steps for Decluttering Your Kitchen
Pantry Benefits:
- Easier to know what you have.
- Easier to locate items you need.
- More likely to keep healthy food around.
Dining Room Benefits:
- Easier to prepare the table for each meal.
- More space for loved ones.
- Less distraction while focusing on food, faith, and family.
Linen Closet Benefits:
- Always know what linens/towels/rags you have.
- Own higher quality linens/towels/etc.
- Easier to organize and maintain.
Home Office Benefits:
- More productive worktime.
- Easier to find paperwork.
- Enjoy your workspace more.
Laundry Room Benefits:
- More efficient workspace.
- More enjoyable workspace.
- Who wants to spend more time in the laundry room? Yuck.
Arts & Craft Room Benefits
- More joy while doing your hobby.
- Less guilt about unused supplies.
- Better art.
Basement/Attic Benefits:
- Less stress and worry about “finally cleaning out the attic…”
- Brings more value to the sentimental items you keep.
- Less work for someone else.
Garage Benefits:
- Less stress when arriving home each day.
- More room to park your car(s).
- Less likely to bump into things/hurt yourself when getting in/out.
*How to Declutter Large, Overwhelming Spaces
You’ll love minimalism best when you apply it fully in your home.
If you’re looking for decluttering help in any specific room, our Clutterfree app provides a helpful checklist for each and all of them.
About Joshua Becker
Every week I take two or three bags or boxes to Goodwill. I have dishes I don’t use and my kids don’t want. My daughter has clothes she has not worn in years. My husband found six umbrellas while he was sorting his things. We have utensils to pass on to a good home.
And, if you clean the entire house EXCEPT that one closet. Or the basement. Or the garage. Or the attic, you never get to feel the satisfaction of the whole house being “finished.” If “finished” is even ever really possible in any self improvement endeavor. But it would surely be nice to not have that “one space” left to fixate on!
The article was great but the picture alone made me exhale so much I started clearing out. Thank you!
I have realised after many years that too much of anthing overehelmes me so less is better,
managing to save stop buying. things i really do not need i have enough.
i no longer bulk buy, i do not need 5 tubes of toothpaste in a cupboard, that might take 18months to use, no let the shops store it all buy when nearly out. this makes you more frugal and not use excessively.
being content is truly a wonderful thing
love Jacqueline
What I like most is that it is easier to clean and tidying up. Without so many things to find a home for, those that we do have for somewhere to go to. Less time cleaning amd tyding up means more time doing what you really want to do amd enjoy.
If love to see an article about minimizing an office space. As a video maker, writer and content creator I feel stressed at the amount of things I have for this. I’ve reduced as much as I can, but it still feels cluttered.
After an unsuccessful attempt to declutter my bedroom yesterday, I woke with firm resolve to achieve today. Joshua’s ‘Do the easy bits first’ was to be my mantra. Last night my daughter, who is moving house interstate for the second time this year, and very good at declutteting, suggested I read ‘The Minimalist Home’ again. After breakfast, I thought I’d check my email just in case this week’s email had arrived and there it was – just the extra inspiration I needed! All very practical, but the hobby room was the one that really spoke to me. There’s a messy bedroom and wardrobe stopping me from enjoying my sewing and art. Wish me luck!
Best of luck!
If all your cupboards are not full, you have room to store an extra package of toilet paper, or four bars of soap. Since you are able to live smaller, your utility bills are less.
We had an extra room. We have empty shelves. I find art and craft projects that use what I have. Collage, colored pencils, ink and water colors are what I use. I gave my neighbor some used canvases and she will use oils on them.
I’d like to hear more on this topic off art, maybe interviews with artists. I always remember my photography instructor saying “as you grow as a photographer, your equipment has to grow with you”
Arts & Craft Room Benefits
More joy while doing your hobby.
Less guilt about unused supplies.
Better art.
Here you go: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/choose-yourself/
Great reminder of the many benefits of minimalism! In addition, I believe owning less makes one more likely to be grateful for what one does have. There’s so much more to life than one’s possessions. I love how you laid out the benefits by room!
I love living simply and having a condo without clutter. Not only is it easier to clean, it gives my cats lots of running space. I can find toys so much easier when they get lost under furniture. Good for me and good for the kitties too.