Minimalist home living: Tiny steps for beginners

Organizing the chaos of a well-loved and lived in home can be a challenge. One trendy lifestyle approach gaining popularity is minimalism – the idea of living better with less. Give it a try for yourself with these tips:

START SMALL

Don’t expect to tackle your entire house at once and instantly achieve the clean lines of the minimalist homes you see in magazines or Pinterest. You can begin with one room – or even one drawer if a whole room feels daunting – and focus on slow but steady progress. Try to be honest and objective when deciding whether to keep, discard or donate. Ask yourself whether you use the item, if it serves a purpose or brings you joy.

SHOP SMARTER

The easiest and fastest way to declutter is by having less stuff in the first place. And the only way to do that is by making wiser purchasing decisions. Try to only buy fewer, higher-quality goods you really want that will last longer and add value to your life. For example, instead of buying five pairs of fast-fashion trendy shoes, choose a single pair of classic, durable shoes that go with everything.

SAVE MEMORIES

It can be hard to let go of things that are meaningful but no longer useful to you. A great way to remember your past while leaving space for the future is by taking photos of significant items, like your wedding dress or your kids’ baby toys, and then donating or recycling your things. The Huawei Amber Sunrise P30 Pro smartphone lets you take high-quality photos and keep them on hand for easy access to your memories. Plus, its trendy amber colour will look great lying around your home.