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How to Set Up a Phone-Free Bedroom for Better Sleep
Clara Hastings May 9, 2025

Why your bedroom needs to go phone-free We all know the feeling: you check your phone one last time before bed, only to find yourself scrolling 45 minutes later, mind buzzing, eyes strained, sleep nowhere in sight. Despite our best intentions, our devices often follow us into the most intimate space of the day — Read More

How to Balance Cool and Warm Minimalist Tones
Clara Hastings May 8, 2025

There’s a quiet sophistication in minimalist design. It’s calm, measured, and beautifully restrained. But within this simplicity lies a challenge — how do you create a space that feels warm, inviting, and full of character without overwhelming its minimalist nature? One of the most underrated design skills is learning how to balance cool and warm Read More

How to Evaluate Which Items Belong in a Minimalist Space
Clara Hastings May 6, 2025

You’ve committed to a minimalist lifestyle. You want your home to feel calm, spacious, and aligned with your values. But as you stand in front of a bursting wardrobe or over-stuffed bookshelf, you freeze. How do you decide what stays? Decluttering is one thing. Knowing what belongs is another. This guide introduces a practical approach Read More

Minimalist Living with Roommates or Family
Clara Hastings May 6, 2025

Living minimally sounds straightforward—until you add people. Whether it’s a partner, flatmate, kids, or an extended family member, shared space minimalism comes with unique challenges. You can’t just declutter the bookshelf or toss that extra toaster without negotiation. Everyone has preferences. Everyone has habits. And not everyone is on board with the minimalist aesthetic. But Read More

Creating a Minimalist Balcony or Window Nook
Clara Hastings May 4, 2025

There’s something uniquely grounding about having a personal outdoor corner—no matter how small. Whether you live in a compact apartment or a high-rise studio, your balcony or window nook can become a sanctuary. A minimalist one. Minimalism doesn’t mean empty. It means intentional. It’s about stripping away the excess to let nature, calm, and function Read More

Smart Storage That Stays Hidden in a Minimal Setup
Clara Hastings April 28, 2025

Minimalist homes are known for their clarity, calm, and clean lines, but keeping a space visually light doesn’t mean you have to live with less. In fact, one of the best-kept secrets of great minimalist interiors is hidden storage. When done right, it enables you to live fully without visual clutter. Whether you’re living in Read More

Best Flooring Options for a Minimalist Look
Clara Hastings April 23, 2025

The foundation of minimalist design begins beneath your feet Flooring might be the most understated design element in your home, and yet, it sets the tone for everything else. In minimalist interiors, where every surface counts and excess is stripped away, the right floor becomes more than background — it becomes a canvas of calm Read More

Creating a Functional Drop Zone Without Visual Clutter
Clara Hastings April 21, 2025

You walk through the door with your bag on one arm, a takeaway coffee in the other, and your phone buzzing in your pocket. Where do the keys go? The post? Your shoes? Without a designated landing space, everyday items start to pile up fast, and before you know it, your entryway becomes a chaotic Read More

Aesthetic Ritual Corners: Tea, Yoga, and Journaling
Clara Hastings April 19, 2025

We all have rituals—even if we don’t call them that. Brewing a morning cup of tea, stretching in silence, writing down a stray thought—these small, repeated actions shape how we feel, think, and show up in our lives. But when they’re squeezed into a cluttered room or competed with by screens and distractions, they lose Read More