Nowadays, more and more people are following the trend towards minimalism and sorting out their lives. The first thing they do is clean out the things they don't really need in their own homes and tidy up and organize the things that are important to them. Using different methods, they start with step 1: sorting out. Whether with the one-year rule, in which all items that are not used within a year are eliminated from the household, or based on the KonMari method according to Marie Kondō, whose successful book "Magic Cleaning" helps people achieve more order in their lives - there are many approaches to separating the important from the unimportant.
Once you have parted with superfluous possessions, it's time for step 2: Tidying up. The rule to follow here is that every item is given a fixed place in the household. This not only makes it easy to find them again, but also has the pleasant side effect of keeping things tidy in the long term. In addition, you should take ten minutes every day to clean up the apartment and throw away everything that has accumulated during the day. Cleaning out and keeping documents on the computer or smartphone in order is also part of tidying up.
In the spirit of minimalism, the interior design should create an orderly and calm atmosphere in the apartment. With clean lines and bright colors, rooms look bigger; pieces of furniture should be chosen as well as the leftover everyday items. The few things that you own should be made of quality materials and have a good quality. Wood as well as concrete or metal are perfect for minimalist furnishings. Decorative items and accessories as well as carpeting, runners and pictures on the walls should be avoided if possible. This will help you keep track of everything, and cleaning and dusting will be easier and quicker.
Source: The House Online
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