The extreme homes of maximalists and minimalists - BBC REEL

In a world obsessed with clean, decluttered spaces, some people still find beauty in an overstuffed apartment.
Live a better version of yourself with more stuff, or less? A maximalist and a minimalist, by showing us their lifestyle in extremes, confront each other on the relationship between belongings and happiness. Is there a middle road for living authentically?
Video by Teng Chen
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[@Fstop313]

The thing is that kon Marie would probably tell him to keep all of it because all of it brings him joy.

[@Call-me-Al]

If they all are placed with intent and care, then yeah.

[@YPEFFLE]

Marie isn't a minimalist...its not like he has dirty clothes piles in the corner like most of her clients

[@rowanwax]

Looks like everything has a place and is cared for. No cobwebs or dust bunnies = good.

[@penny5569]

Definitely

[@sepdafodils]

Right!! 😅😅😂

[@johngablesmith4671]

My only problem with KZbin minimalists is that their decor all looks the same. It doesn’t have to be that way.

[@NanaLaEnana]

Agreed. Some people think minimalism means having nothing around them and a sterile environment, which if they like, it’s cool, but it’s not actually minimalism, or it is taken to the max. I’m a minimalist, but I need some color and enrichment in my life. Staring at all the white would make me feel like living in a hospital at all times. No, thanks.

[@roeimagz8202]

Shhhh. Let them do what they want to do, as long as it is not illegal and not unethical

[@gerardvila4685]

@@NanaLaEnana Actually a hospital is infinitely less sad and frightening if they put some paintings on the walls - even not very good ones. They do this in France, don't know about other places.

[@megg2826]

@@gerardvila4685 in Arizona we have paintings and photographs by local arists along the hallways in the hospitals and have plants everywhere

[@s.a.8548]

Gerard Vila Depends on the hospital here in the US. Children’s always have bright color and toys. But some places like ICU don’t because it’s hard to sterilize. Metals and white everywhere because you can see even the tinies dirty surface.

[@ozzyel4594]

Thing is, the maximalist's house isn't messy or disorganised. It's designed, intentional, and enjoyed. He seems like a tidy and organised person so minimalism wouldn't have much to teach him.

[@acrylicgodoy]

I was just thinking how clean his house looks

[@icehot900]

How does he clean that ?

[@noco7243]

@@icehot900 by not getting it dirty.

[@icehot900]

@@noco7243 So he can control dust ?

[@marcd7332]

Ky Yoe Except that “learning how to be tidy and organized” is a very small part of minimalism.

[@inconsideratelyheartless54]

Since when is being a minimalist limited to just black, gray and white color?

[@AbrahamSalazar210]

monochrome hues (broadly known as muted colors) allow individuals to think more clearly and provide a sense of unclutterness

[@CaeruleaTigris]

@@AbrahamSalazar210 speak for yourself

[@fbyi2940]

Apartment....most apartment are white or grey (rarely)

[@MikoKnight]

@@AbrahamSalazar210 it makes me depressed to be honest. I have an apartment that is totally clean and empty with monochrome colors. It feels cold and foreign, it doesn't feel accepting and comfortable at all. It definitely does not help me think clearly, all it does it make me want to not be in the space which I think is a bad thing.

[@yae4983]

@@MikoKnight a big part of it is how you decorate it makes the comfort, if the white walls don't please you, you can look into possibly getting removable wallpapers or things of such sort to liven up your living space, although that is a bit on the pricier side.

[@christynr1388]

Funny thing is, his apartment is not really cluttered. It’s just decorated with his unique taste and you can see he put time and thought into every purchase.

[@chikac8717]

Christyn R that’s true.

[@carinecampier]

I agree, however I do not condone with his view that a minimalist interior is neither gay nor fun, or that a maximalist decor is inherently interesting and fun. Both can be. Both can fail to be. I’ve lived in a jewel box (as he says) for quite some time, now I aspire to a more peaceful / zen / appeasing environment. It’s more about knowing what brings you joy - real, lasting peace of mind, than deciding which side is right...

[@misottovoce]

I find it overwhelmingly cluttered. So much 'stuff' in there you can't really see or appreciate anything because of all the distractions and over the top deco. That is the way it affects me. Just the thought of dusting in there let alone anything else stuns me.

[@raapyna8544]

@@misottovoce I think with all that antique stuff, he's rich enough to have a house cleaner.

[@adagioborntrager4456]

Exactly the point. To some people, an empty room is what they need and who they are, and to others they prefer character and busyness. It was never about clutter (contrary to what people connect minimalism to). You can have many items you love and still find meaning in every single thing.

[@TVrawks301]

My late grandmother’s house was almost just Iike the maximalist’s - she had a good bit of money and was able to travel a lot so she had decorations and books from all over the world. We all had a distant relationship with her, and the few times we could visit her, it was like you were stepping into a whole new world almost. Sadly, when she died, that world died with her when it was time to divide her stuff & greedy relatives came & razed the place and fought over the house...it was a big mess for awhile. If anyone wants to be a maximalist, I say go for it if you like it - just remember that your stuff does not go with you when you die. Focus on your relationships and your health more than your belongings. Also, PLEASE write a damn will!

[@naelacruz6533]

Haha I love this. People really do need to write their will early as grim as it may seem. Although the relatives may not keep every single item, those of sentimental value is worth keeping and handing down through generations. When my mother passed away the trinkets she loved and kept have been ever more meaningful to me. Getting rid or donating the loved one’s belongings is normal and ordinary, but I don’t believe in mindlessly throwing things away for the sake of following the current trend of minimalism. From the mainstream videos of minimalism and rising popular opinion of ‘Mary Kondo’ or Scandinavian clean and neat modern design, most young people have followed not only the principle, but the aesthetic of white walls, near empty spaces and cupboards and to me, end up lacking the presentation of one’s personality and character. I love stepping foot into another’s home, to feel their sense of character through their preferred interior which resonates with them the most.

[@robinlillian9471]

If you're a minimalist, your stuff doesn't go with you when you die, either. Why not enjoy your life while you have it instead of denying yourself because you can't keep your stuff after you die? BTW People still fight when there's a will. What happened was the fault of the greedy relatives and NOT the deceased. If she had a lot of money instead of lots of stuff, they still would have fought. In fact, if she had little money or stuff, they would have STILL fought over what little there was.

[@cybersee9966]

I recently rented an apartment attached to a house. The owner died, and I think her statues were thrown away. She had kept all of the statutes outside. I guess there wasn’t any room inside.

[@annacoribioanna]

If you're a minimalist just know that when you die you'll know that you only had ONE chance in planet earth of CREATING "THINGS" and enjoying them that although uses nature, but nature can't create - only your human life. ......

[@four-x-trading5606]

Are you sure your not talking about my family? That sounds just like my family !! as soon as my grandma died the greedy sisters were on a scavage hunt to take it from the other one having the judge of the parish for be their son in law so they use that to their advantage and the other two trying to get on the other two sisters because they were disabled so the tried labeling them incompetent but it was true cause they been taking care of themselves for years my mom had to file a lawsuit against my sister's brother in law cause he was doing shady business as a judge to get his mother in law (my mom's sister) the property literally only two sisters visited my grandma before she passed one was in the hospital and the other that visited just wlcause she felt she had to but in the end the one that visited because she felt she had to started treating my grandma badly my grandma would be scared of her then out of fear when she had to go with my aunt she would point the finger at me ans my mom because she was scared of what she would have to deal with when we weren't around I even had my cousin try to lie to my face about it which is the evil sisters son and pretend other people are doing dirty deeds when it was them! They drove my grandmother int a mental ward eventually she would come crying to me and my mom then turn on us when the evil sister was around it was terrible but I still never left my grandmas side cause I know they were just brainwashing her

[@bensimmons9000]

rather the goal is to be an intentionalist. living with intention and a purpose. which both of whom are doing For those more interested in this - Josh and Ryan from 'The Minimalists' have changed my perspective on a lot of things. i recommend them to you :)

[@Plethorality]

Very nicely said.

[@specsa.1426]

Ben is CORRECT, that’s exactly what makes their opposing lifestyles equally acceptable/workable - it is in living with intention. Everyone should practice intention in as many aspects of their life as they possibly can.👍

[@misslawless6021]

Noice

[@DanielWoolfolk]

I like that

[@nataliemunoz8600]

Exactly.

[@sciartion]

Life hack: if you are poor go into minimalism, and when people enter your house, they're going to be like "wow you're so sophisticated".

[@nana_alderweireld_coys]

i'm poor but my house is FULL of stuff!

[@andydyer6591]

It might seem paradoxical, but poor people often find minimalism more difficult than wealthy people. Minimalism has a lot of hidden costs to it, like needing to obtain things that you don’t have when you need them, and dispose of them when you’re done with them. Poor people often have difficulty with this because they never know when getting rid of something will leave them in a vulnerable position later on. What if you need those old bicycle parts to repair a breakdown (because you can’t afford a new bicycle or the repair shop)? What if your clothes need patching? You know you can’t often afford new books or new games, so are you sure you want to get rid of the ones you have? For people who grew up poor, the instinct to keep things just in case can be hard to shake.

[@cutiecutie6494]

@@andydyer6591 some go into minimalist because they bought too much and didn't feel happy (rich people)

[@nickvliet4614]

@@andydyer6591 I'm not even poor but it feels like everytime a get rid of something I havn't used in forever I need it a few weeks later.

[@angelagaviria6448]

Some say "minimalism is poverty for the rich". I'm not sure if that's necessarily true, but minimalism often requires much better quality, which is not always affordable. And, as others have mentioned, if you're poor you'll probably have to keep spare items since you haven't been able to afford that good quality and since you don't know when you'll need something.

[@TsubasaJPEN]

The answer is, Do what you want.

[@berry9pop260]

The Last Of Us is here. Exactly ...whatever you feel that comfortable to you it’s your space! Don’t let anyone tell you how to live.

[@SmartStr33t]

Sometimes we are conflicted and want more than one thing.

[@florence3448]

This is a satanic doctrine, google alester crowley

[@matewhatthefuck6516]

Aye mate, I'm your 666th like

[@Den-jp4yu]

*as long as it doesn't hurt people.

[@-homechord-2908]

Honestly, they're both living their best lives and I respect that.

[@witheringliberal2794]

They both are such delightful people. I want to host a dinner party with them both in attendance (in my mediumist house).

[@itsmeGeorgina]

I too am a mediumist,,, minimalism was too strict in the long run,, I need scarves and mittens and three winter coats... yep 😊

[@sophieserendipity4164]

@@itsmeGeorgina same here. I need a few options, but not too many or too few. medium feels right!

[@drewconway7135]

Withering Liberal It would be so fun to be judged by two people who hate your taste for different reasons.

[@qqcom4966]

🤣🤣🤣

[@watermelonpenguin]

Goldilocksism. Everything not too much not too little. Just in the middle.😌

[@PanickedPluto]

Ah so that’s what it’s called, Maximalists. I think that’s what I am. I love the “cluttered” look without it being cluttered. Lots of stuff but all artistically organized and set up with lost and lots of colors. I love yellow, green,and orangish red together.

[@vaderladyl]

It is more like Boho on steroids to me.

[@TheMaiah13]

Me as well. I love beautiful things, but it needs to be cohesive with everything else I have.

[@PanickedPluto]

@@TheMaiah13 true. I just make so much art so it’s kinda happen in accident. But now I love it and keep adding

[@TheMaiah13]

Sammie Louise you are my soul sister from a different part of the world!

[@kristenduarte4661]

You’re me. Stop it.

[@alinatulliart812]

His place looks tasteful and beautiful too. I’d be overwhelmed but he seems to enjoy it. He is definitely not a hoarder. A hoarder would be the opposite of a minimalist. Maximalism isn’t necessarily the opposite.

[@Call-me-Al]

I have the great misfortune of actually having hoarder relatives, and he absolutely isn't one. Hoarding is 100% a mental illness. Hoarding turns valuable items into literal trash. Hoarding things is neglecting them, placing value on quantity and not caring about quality. He definitely takes care of his home, values the specific items, and takes care of them

[@SharonZ0423]

A HA you described my father right there. I will give you an example, I went to his house last year and wanted to replace two electrical utilities, one water cooker and one rice cooker. Because they were too dangerous to be used. I ‘secretly’ bought two new ones and recycled the old ones. He was angry but tried to remain calm since I only visit once a couple years. I don’t think the guy from the video will ever do that.

[@Call-me-Al]

@whtvr X do you mean ornate? I have seen a lot of very beautiful visual minimalist homes, they were just not ornate.

[@trildi]

He is a hoarder! He is a rich hoarder however, and has a sense of how to style his possessions. Poor hoarders will have other possessions (trash) and will not know how to make it all look better, so they just leave them in piles.

[@Masterbrax1]

@@trildi that's not how hoarding works for both rich and poor people. It is a mental illness

[@carolninams]

The best part is that both are two opposite paths that lead to the same result: to enjoy life. Minimalism helps you focus on yourself and experience the present moment by deviating attention from materials and stimulation, while maximalism is about focusing on yourself through self-expression and building memories and experiences through objects and visuals. Both reach the end goal of having a more wholesome life and reaching self-fulfillment.

[@julecaesara482]

too little makes me feel anxious. Too much makes me feel anxious. As he said, you need to find the balance - but your own balance

[@joshuamarshall7360]

As a minimalist, I love the maximalist’s style. Because there’s hardly any clutter, it’s vivid and tidy, it brings him joy

[@fredrik4362]

Minimalism is about only having things you truly value, the "maximalist" in this video clearly looks like he is doing that... So in a sense, he too is a minimalist :)

[@PeteS_1994]

True, I think minimalism is a way to find out who you really are, it doesn't have to last forever.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

He can't be a minimalist if he says he's a maximalist who loves plenty of oversized things in the living space, and that with minimalism he wouldn't be living his authentic self, he thinks minimalism is tiresome and boring

[@fredrik4362]

it's me, Georgina That’s because he thinks minimalism is about having the least amount of stuff possible, when it’s really about only having stuff that truly adds value to your life. As i said in my first comment, it looks like that’s exactly what he is doing.

[@aerka0s760]

@@fredrik4362 Don't you think that he is more focus on having nice, big and shiny things, but just superficially, and doesn't really care about what he really bring to his life and in his home ? Because he really seems to enjoy things on the moment, like when he buys it and puts it in his home. Ye he seems to be happy and enjoy to be overwhelm, but he doesn't truly value what's in his home, he likes it and likes to have a lot of stuff, but it's nothing more ultimately.

[@naomimay82]

I agree. Minimalism doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone. There are varying levels. When you are a minimalist you surround yourself with what you need or things that add value to your life. For me minimalism means more stuff than it would for a single person who lives alone; I have a husband and two children. I have minimal personal belongings but have a normal amount of kitchen utensils for cooking and taking care of my family. I may have minimal decorations, but fully admit to owning an upstairs vacuum and a downstairs vacuum so I don’t have to haul a vacuum up and down the stairs. Heck, I even have a carpet shampooer and there is a Shop Vac in the basement for my husband’s remodeling projects!

[@xzyxz1]

Maximalist guy had me sold in 4 seconds. He is soo happy

[@txspacemom765]

Stop separating them. You can be a minimalist with red walls and a maximalist with all white items.

[@pagethreemodel]

Thank you. It infuriates me when people try to turn these things into some sort or religion with staunch rules.

[@txspacemom765]

@@pagethreemodel I have been a "minimalist" before it was a sold in the box thing. I didn't know it was thing, it was just how I liked to live. I hate clutter and collectibles and too much color. It didn't have a real name, maybe more of a simple living concept, back in the early 1990's. It's been around even longer but no one ever researches anything anymore. When I saw it being sold as the count my things, live in a backpack, I'm holier than thought with my salt lamp, blender and tarot cards package, it angered me. It ebbs and flows with one's lifestyle, as it has for the past 30 for me .

[@foreverirish132]

I am a minimalist and I don’t have any white walls in my home

[@LesplaisirsdeManon]

Yes! I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@stace_d]

I'd like to see more minimalist wardrobes that were not all white tees and blue jeans and plain black pants

[@bodhicittafoundation9473]

This was great. I wish it had explored more of the background behind why people like what they like, what the emotional associations for their houses are. This should have been 10 minutes, or even a series!

[@user.47221]

From my observations and experiences, i can only guess that the minimalist lady in video doesnt want any more chaos in her life because she is already tired of the overwhelming feelings accompanied her till she could get to control her living style, and the maximalist gentleman doesnt want to feel alone and isolated because those feelings already broke his heart at some point in his life, so he feels better when he is surrounded by the things he appreciates and the things can stay there so long as he wishes. Of course that's just a guess coming from empathy and compassion.

[@jinxingxuelang]

I wish we could see more of the maximalist home. It's gorgeous and colorful, an ode to living.

[@chris230230]

I'd suggest that it's the other way around. I consider myself a minimalist. Everything I own can fit inside 2 suitcases. Oh, and incidentally I own two pairs of black jeans and 2 pairs of black shoes. The rest is all different colours! I spend as little of my money on stuff as possible so that I can spend more of it on LIVING, and by that I mean experiences. I love to travel and to try new things. I'm a Brit, right now living in South Korea. In 10 months I'll be moving to another country. Although I haven't decided which yet! This guy seems to be spending huge amounts of money just filling a room with stuff. All his stuff was in shops, now it's in his house. He used to wake up and go to the the shop, look at stuff, and buy it. Now he wakes up and looks at the stuff. He's just changed the room it's in. The difference is now he is responsible for it and has paid for it, and if he ever dares move house he'll have to take it all with him. I would argue that he's building a lovely gilded coffin. When his kids ask, "hey dad, what's the most interesting thing you've ever done", there's a good chance he'll be able to answer, "I bought this vase". If he has the money to do both, then that's great, but I would certainly argue that he doesn't have the TIME to do both. Most minimalists have a reason. Their minimal lifestyles enable them to do something, write, travel, etc. Or just free up time for reading or relaxing! The captions missed the point also. "Minimalism is an art movement". Yes, it is, but that's not the type of minimalism that she or I practice. They might as well have said that Maximus is the name of the guy in Gladiator so this guy likes to fight to the death! Haha He says he would hate to live in a room with one lightbulb in the ceiling. Yeah, me too. And when it cut to her apartment you could see a standing lamp. He would hate white walls. I have a yellow bathroom and a green kitchen. He would hate to wear only black and white. Cool, yesterday for work I wore a bright orange shirt. It would be nice if they had actually talked to him about what they were asking him to criticise before asking him to do so.

[@Call-me-Al]

I felt the camerawork probably didn't do his home justice. Not sure it did the minimalist either. When trying to convey someone's home from their POV it is important to show it the way they would see it. The right height, the right angles and so on

[@ila1116]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6TIfqyEh8afY7s Here you go

[@stans4me]

If you want to see something similar, check out Dita Von Teese's home tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHnceoJ_qNmMiKM

[@susiechoban1542]

Chris Welburn Interior design will not cost anyone an arm and a leg unless one wants it to. People who actually decorate their living space in order to achieve visual beauty can still afford to travel, to work abroad, to experience life. Decoration is a celebration of life.

[@somemusician3832]

I adore minimalism so much it made me feel at peace! I started cleaning and it just made me so happy as I started to declutter my belongings!

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

I'm a minimalist, but I think these two people have the most essential thing in common: each of them chose exactly the things they wanted to live with. It was a mindful choice for each of them. Honestly I think the two of them could sit down and have an amazing conversation about that, about how they each cherish all the things they have. I think they would find that, in truth, they are not that far apart in their thinking.

[@flowersafeheart]

Totally!

[@strangerdaysss]

“the eye needs to travel- live within drama” this basically defines a maximalists. while a minimalist yearns for peace and clam. no distractions.

[@EspritsFantomes]

I feel like a bed isn’t really a distraction 😅

[@reallokki]

@@EspritsFantomes I feel like nothing outside your brain is distraction. I feel like if minimalist could remove pain from their body they would do it just to feel nothing ...oh sorry...feel calm and focused. imo we can handle chaos. We are made for it.

[@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660]

I tried to be a minimalist but I could not. during that period I learned more about myself. I learned that I love to be surround by beauty and art and antique pieces. I love mirrors, painting, and beautiful furniture. A minimalist lifestyle would kill my love for art and therefore my love for life.

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

You do not have a good grasp of minimalism. It's about keeping what you need and love, and getting rid of the rest. It does not mean that you don't have beautiful things; it means that you purge the excess things that keep you from enjoying what you most cherish, and from doing what you really want to do.

[@tahsina.c]

Totally agree, most peoole i know who are minimalists seem to swear by simplicity to the point where all their houses look the same, no art, no colour, no personality, sterile looking walls and a few pieces of IKEA furniture. The whole setup appearing completely void of soul, but plenty seem content living that way.i guess it lends credence to the idea that people don't express themselves in the same way as others do

[@dryad3093]

@@nazsherif5514 exacly!

[@four-x-trading5606]

True minimalism is like living in a jail cell let's call it for what it is

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

@@four-x-trading5606 🤣 Witty comment. Love it. As a maximalist, I say “Thank You”. ;)

[@farisariffin8188]

“I not only wear white ......... I also have black” Me: well hello yin yang, I’m rainbow

[@abbeygrantham1191]

I couldn't stand only allowing myself to wear black or white. It would be like a punishment..LOL

[@anorcia3130]

@@abbeygrantham1191 in the old days didn't prisoners wear black and white stripes?

[@myriamcote5680]

Hahahahaha on point 👌

[@time4anewme]

It looks like she just moved into her apartment and she’s waiting for the rest of her stuff to arrive 😂

[@natashadame4397]

Exactly! That's what I thought so too.

[@trildi]

No. She doesn't need or want ''the rest of her stuff''. If I lived alone, I'd have the Japanese ''bed'' as well, for example. That is freedom.

[@dionyates2482]

@@trildi Her place looks like she has no personality and no past (EDITED - no reflection on the lady herself who seems really likeable). I'm not sure there's 'freedom' in pretending that you're a human being without sentimental attachments, humour, or the ability to take pleasure in anything visual. She doesn't even match her furniture.

[@trildi]

@@dionyates2482 But she does have ''the ability to take pleasure in anything visual'' - it's just that this visual does not conform to your taste. And she's not a ''human being without sentimental attachments'' - she's just not attached to *material'' things. As to humour - I'm not even getting into that, that was just an unnecessary attack on your part on a person you don't know.

[@dionyates2482]

@@trildi Her visual style doesn't seem to conform to anyone's taste - there's no flow when you look around. Style has visual continuity but this doesn't. If she only keeps things which 'spark joy' then it looks like she doesn't enjoy anything! That's not a personal attack as you seem to think: she comes across as a lovely person and I think it's a shame that her apartment says absolutely nothing about her. It's like she's hiding all traces of herself away. That's asceticism, not minimalism.

[@nikzie3]

it would have been interesting if they visited each others' apartments and had a conversation about their different approaches to interior design/living

[@kimonaNo1]

That would definitely be interesting!

[@MxTHRTN]

The maximalists home looks like a set Philosophy Tube or ContraPoints would film at

[@MxTHRTN]

@Eliza Jane Aitken Curran Yeay :D its always nice to find your fandom where you weren't expecting it

[@akumthonglongkumer9365]

@@MxTHRTN exactly lol

[@cosmicbinary1982]

I love those channels and I want my home to look like this, but with less red and more blue/purple/green/magenta/ and black

[@christianmillendez1992]

the maximalist's home looks like a wilde play. the minimalist's like... maybe ibsen.

[@auds1975]

I love the idea of being a maximalist with one minimalist room so I can be surround by everything I love and have one room of absolute tranquility

[@bumblebee2001]

I like minimalism more because I'm REALLY messy and I can clean better if I don't have many things Just practical reason

[@empoleonfangirl]

Same, my room is so much easier to clean and I take pride in having everything tidy :)) was nothing like that a few years ago

[@Danuxsy]

Yes, I think minimalism is superior simply because it maximizes efficiency.

[@abbeygrantham1191]

@@Danuxsy I hear a lot of people saying they wish they hadn't thrown out a lot of stuff. It's a fad and like everything else it will do a filp and everybody will start buying again. What happened to normalism? You don't have to be a hoarder and you don't have to have the bare necessities. Having to much stuff can hinder you but that doesn't mean you need to get rid of everything. I guess there are people that have a tremendous amount in their house. I can see why they would do a declutter.

[@choimarchai6284]

Me also

[@nikoletacude8721]

it takes me 20 minutes to tackle my whole room lol

[@helgageraldine513]

Watching a lot of videos and also listening to a lot of audio books about minimalism, I learned that minimalists started out as maximalists and hoarders. I wouldnt consider myself as a maximalists but I started being a minimalist because, in the past, everytime I clean my room, I realized that there are a lot of things that I needed to wipe and clean and just thinking about it makes me so lazy that I'd end up not doing it anymore. So I've decided to get rid of most of my stuffs. I've never been happier. Cleaning is such a breeze now.

[@angelaswann3461]

The maximalist guy's apartment is gorgeous! He has some exquisite, beautiful things, especially the Chinese decorations.

[@pickles2134]

I love that he acknowledges that both the maximalist and minimalist lifestyle are both extremes and people should find a balance. He just loves to keep his home that way decorated with a lot of stuff and it's not really harming anyone 😊

[@onijaradu]

It's an aesthetic that really fits his personality. Power to him i say

[@mysticalmisty9772]

I much prefer the mans home, I’m a total colour bohemian person I would feel instantly comfortable! Where the ladies home I would feel nervous I wouldn’t be able to relax, for me colour & precious belongings is warmth & security! We are all have different feelings on decoration thankfully or the world would just be boring 😃

[@euchrideucrow9777]

Me too

[@magiclife1998]

yeah, I feel like with her home I'd think "do you even want me to be here, or am I already clutter" . It's not...welcoming, you'd be afraid to leave stains or so

[@alexist2802]

Her house seems a little OCD. No dust, all clothes put away folded, only a 2 colors. Nothing else is seen. I didnt even see a television.

[@tahsina.c]

@@magiclife1998 exactly it feels so sterile and cold, it seems a lot of people seem to be into that though perhaps bc it makes them feel much less materialistic

[@elipotter369]

I am more a minimalist, but his space is more lovely than hers because he has a sense of how to arrange items whereas she does not. Her stuff is an ugly line of mismatch and her kitchen is cluttered. It's ugly and therefore feels bad.

[@mequable]

I always give this video as an example of a room full of stuff looking tidier than a room with very few things. It's the symmetry. Also I love how he's enjoying his stuff. I feel that way too.

[@elipotter369]

Actually, that level of crowded objects he has is similar to the Victorian era, as well as a bit baroque - I wouldn't say maximalism started in the '70s, also the word was not used in that decade nor the decor look like his place. All of his stuff is well placed and had a coherence to the decor, so it looks nice.

[@Plethorality]

Yes, much more Victorian, and earlier Baroque. We never used that word in the 70s.

[@JB-hj2vj]

The Victorians had public rooms like the drawing room filled with things but the bedrooms were not like that. They generally had only necessary items in the bedrooms.

[@Plethorality]

@@JB-hj2vj true. And only the wealthy ones could afford much stuff at all. Shopping was about necessities, not an occupation. Still, their preferred style was generally ornate, and grand, though with many nature motifs , as it was the time of increased travel and exploration.

[@rowanwax]

J B did they show his bedroom? I think we only saw his livingroom/entryway.

[@JB-hj2vj]

@@rowanwax They didn't show his bedroom but they seemed to show the whole of the minimalist space, except the bathroom. My guess is that all the rooms in his house would be similar to what we saw.

[@texasred2702]

I expected to be down with the minimalist but honestly her place looks like everything has been packed up and is waiting for the movers. There is no sense of balance or harmony, it's like she's a secret hoarder forcing herself to live this way, checking off the key boxes--off white walls, check, room divider with a lonesome vase, check, midcentury light fixture, check, monochrome wardrobe, check. The so-called maximalist had everything nicely arranged and it looked clean and well-kept. I was expecting a hoarder with shelves full of Hummel figurines and twenty years of Soap Opera Digest but though it wasn't my personal taste, his space was very liveable and obviously brings him pleasure. I hate the word "curated" as it's become used for everything but in this case it fits.

[@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305]

Yeah her home looked depressing and it gave me the impression that she was doing it for the minimalist "aesthetic" and she didn't seem happy, they guy seemed like he genuinely loved his home and he seemed like a happy enjoyable person to be around.

[@olivierl2172]

Damn, I would describe myself more as a minimalist rather than a maximalist, but in this case I probably prefer the red apartment. Minimalism to be means also that the objects are very well selected and they harmonize perfectly together. That way they further help "freeing" your mind. In this case, I see no harmony. The room is imbalanced and uninspiring.

[@Danuxsy]

@@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305 What you don't see is the absurd amount of time he spends cleaning and dusting his home whilst the minimalist is out jogging.

[@delusionalmilkshake]

@@dicksdrugsanddebutantes9305 to me it looked like she was pushing minimalist cause she thinks it is batter

[@SeibelAndrea]

I am 40 now and I started to feel that I don’t need all the stuff that I bought in the past. I give everything away and I feel so much more inner peace.

[@robinlillian9471]

If it really just gave you more "inner peace", you wouldn't be virtue signaling. The whole idea that you can't have inner peace AND like maximalist decorations is total BS.

[@kv5995]

Robin Lillian No where did they say they need to be minimalist to have inner peace. they said it gave them personally inner peace, there was not a single word or phrase in that comment pushing the ideal that you brought up on anyone

[@mklinger23]

My grandma has stuff like that everywhere. I didn't know there was actually a name for it. After living with her for 5+ years, I can definitely say minimalism is definitely more my speed. It sucks living with things everywhere. It feels like everything is always dirty and cluttered. It's almost suffocating.

[@arifali6762]

His home is very clean and organized so I don’t think he is a hoarder.

[@Call-me-Al]

Hoarders neglect what they own, don't maintain them/take care of them, and usually forget all that they own. He's a collector if anything, and could probably tell you all the items in any one room if you asked him to list them by memory. He seems to have planned their placement and haven't haphazardly placed things.

[@jennyhughes4474]

My home isn't organised (or super-clean but not filthy) but that isn't because I'm a hoarder it's because I've made too much art (loads, & so many big canvases) & can't sell it & I've got a brain injury so executive functions (e.g. sorting & tidying) are exhausting - but especially impossible when living in a place not adapted to my needs. Please don't wrongly judge those of us who live in a bit of chaos (that I hate) but can't sort it - especially difficult after a move of home & country.

[@Call-me-Al]

@@jennyhughes4474 yeah. I should also have specified that they additionally have a desperate need to increase their hoard. I would never have mistaken someone like you for a hoarder, because you just have stuff and an injury. If someone would have offered to be your assistant and handle the physical and planning part with your approval, you likely would have been happy, no? While hoarders will get scared of others messing with their things even if it is only dusting them. They also feel they never have enough. It is a mental illness caused by other mental health issues.

[@jennyhughes4474]

​@@Call-me-Al Thank you for your reply, I was replying to arif ali coz they assumed too much! Yes: would love help with planning to FIT what I need, sadly I've had paintings on canvas wrecked by bad-handling & my possessions/furniture damaged from removals people (more than one move, each time) so unless they know how to treat my stuff as if it was their own I don't want them messing with it & I'm not lazy: feels good to do as much yourself as you can! A few years ago I was sent some money for my birthday and bought lovely little sets of stackable wooden drawers and I could & did (& enjoyed doing) the labelling and putting my arty materials+ in them; given the right space & storage I could do it. I wonder if people who suffer from hoarding have had possessions (or people?) stolen/removed/lost in their pasts? Or were abused in various ways? Also my Granny who lived during wars kept lots of things, not a hoarder at all but waste-not-want-not & make-do (& kept family heirlooms that I now must take care of) & I think people who've lived without security/money may also do this coz you don't know when that might happen again & have no money to buy more, or, for me, really nice cotton things are so expensive now so I've kept extra bedding & tops so when mine wear out (as they have done/do) I've got others to use. I was once invited into the home of real hoarders when I was in my 20s (they lived in my street): huge piles of papers, books & mags everywhere, all up the side of stairs, partly blocking hallways - real eye-opener, but the people were SO lovely! Don't know why they did that (a couple), could've been temporary too, you never know - they mention it. Thank you.

[@Call-me-Al]

@@jennyhughes4474 yeah, hoarding can be triggered from a wide variety of reasons, even often the death of a loved one. It's usually a very compulsive thing, people do it because they still are highly traumatized whether from a single event or just a long traumatic period. Their brain tripped into some sort of obsessive compulsive behaviour that shows itself together with the loss aversion trauma as hoarding. It isn't something they intentionally do, it is something they feel they have to do to feel safer but it is a very fleeting safety and they have to repeat the behaviour. I can't wait for psychology to get way more based in actual biology knowledge, because a lot of scientifically proven disorders that shouldn't be seen as mere moral failings are still seen as such in too many places, preventing them from actually getting proper help.

[@mashed1476]

The minimalist: describing her philosophy and showing her stuff The maximalist: saying how boring and distasteful minimalism is Like dude chill, no one is attacking you

[@lilipurr7228]

He likes the drama lol

[@vaderladyl]

@@jayanderson6405 It is not shallow, he is just a drama queen.

[@AtoZenLife]

Both of these people seem lovely and happy with their environment, so good for them! I do believe you can be a minimalist and still have some color and “stuff”. It’s all about surrounding yourself with what you love and what brings value to your life! ❤️

[@CarolyneMacMillan]

Yes color! :)

[@basiccaucasian5385]

i love being a minimalist it calms the mind. it’s nice to know i can just leave with everything in two suitcases. and i don’t feel overwhelmed.

[@zuzanalanova4665]

Too much stuff makes me anxious. I love minimalism,less stuff, empty space, minimal closet. It really changed my life ❤️

[@diezgp]

I feel the same way. If there is too much stuff around, my head gets all cluttered and anxiety comes.

[@paula.spanic]

Zuzana Lánová cannot agree more. I'm so happy I changed my life to minimalism. It brings me so much peace.

[@returntonature9861]

I'm sort of a minimalist as well. I keep a handful of precious family heirlooms and a small collection of spoons from my travels. It's a journey, not a final destination ❤

[@ozwald7360]

I literally felt like I was suffocating when they showed the maximalist room

[@hilmir]

same! the stuff you own, eventually owns you. let me tell you, in times of crisis or even pandemic like now, the lady has no problem relocating or even evacuating her home forever. the guy will have a lot of problem, worrying about his knick-knacks, which has inadvertently owned him.

[@Mylegiscaughtinashackle]

I wanted so hard to be a minimalist but I have peacefully accepted that I am a well organized maximalist with a minimalist side in clothes.

[@cjanie19]

It’s not like he’s a hoarder though. He just has a certain style for his house. People should understand that you don’t have to get rid of all your stuff. It’s just about being intentional with the things you do own.

[@abbeygrantham1191]

And if you have a lot of stuff that doesn't mean you put your stuff before family and friends. You certainly can enjoy both!

[@nevaschmitt3996]

there is no right or wrong - just live the way it works for you and the way it feels best for you.

[@1124Lara]

I could die in that red room. I feel peace in a minimalist space, but at the end everyone should do whatever make you happy and bring you peace.

[@Lena-xz1xw]

I really enjoy the style of both homes. These people are only having the things they love and that's great. ❤️

[@ossaobscura]

When I was selling my house, I had to pack away anything that was personal or interesting. It was quite minimal. Although it was calming and clean, I was severely depressed by the time I finally sold my house because there was nothing of me or my personality left in the house. Couldn't wait to move and unpack.

[@bazli83]

I know that feeling, my work takes me to different places every 6 months and I pay dearly in time and energy to transport all my stuff, but it will not feel like a home if I don't.

[@seanyeo5514]

I totally know what you mean, It is to the point that when I sometimes remove the many little pictures on my bedroom wall to clean them and the wall (as my wall is a dark blue and the paint chalks after a year or so of being left alone) and a I cannot go to sleep until I’ve hung them all up again, it just feels strange if I turn on my side andI see that blank blue wall, something feels like it’s missing. I can’t imagine living in a house that doesn’t have some of my personal touches (or perhaps the personal touches of someone else) for Long.

[@krystal1722]

Brett's style is mesmerizing and it's already by Marie Mondo's method because he personally curated his own space with things that make him happy. I would love to see his kitchen!!

[@edennis8578]

I've been a minimalist and I've been a maximalist. My conclusion - I hate dusting. My stuff has to be enclosed in drawers or cabinets because I hate dusting. There are things that I like owning for the sheer joy of owning beautiful things, but I don't feel the need to look at them 24/7.

[@samiromerbegovic8990]

Moment he said "I think they're missing something in their lives" felt really wrong.

[@krisselv]

Nobody: This guy: "I want to live within drama" Seriously though, I cheer for both of them!

[@TheFeldhamster]

Actually, many of my artist friends live just like that. Unless they're architects, then they typically tend to the minimalist side.

[@rickydrizzle9150]

Nobody: Minimalists' Home: Nothing better than to cultivate the ode to cold, souless void.

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

@@TheFeldhamster I'm an artist, and I can't bear lots of stuff, clutter and that kind of living in an antique shop look. I like colour, and lovely (to me) things, but am so different to the guy in the video. I do know an artist who lives like the lady, oddly enough, but most artists I know aren't very clean, live in a lot of junk and clutter and rarely vacuum, love dust and hoard thousands of boxes and have loads of ethnic statues! Or have dirty mattresses on the floor that are grey. I don't have an artists soul!

[@Anne-zt2dz]

Can’t the minimalist at least have one cute painting on the wall

[@naelacruz6533]

She might as well not have walls too

[@ELFNY]

I'm a minimalist who owns several original pieces by local artists. Most of us aren't as extreme as she is.

[@superduperfreakyDj]

Minimalism is just an anti consumerist and anti cluttering philosophy. It encourages intentional and well thought out consumption.

[@gm6719]

yeh she ll buy one black line on white background from IKEA but she is still thinking that might be overwhelming for the size of the room

[@abbeygrantham1191]

I think she has gone to the extreme. That's great as long as she is happy. I'd like to check back in on her in a year or so.LOL

[@joyahdantae6246]

It sort of seems as though the maximalist is judging minimalism a lot more than vise/versa. No minimalist is shaming him. If he is happy with his possessions then its all good. Its not our wallet nor our home.

[@chris230230]

I got that impression too.

[@Call-me-Al]

Their professions probably come into play too. She would have problems getting hired if she acted judgmental

[@rosered6143]

I agree. I wonder what they decided to edit it out of the video, though, and what questions each person was asked?

[@joyahdantae6246]

MsSunhappy he is a bit older than her, it seems like. Ive certainly noticed in my parents and their friends that they use their things to gain popularity. Bragging about large homes, stainless steel appliances, pools, etc. i think it is definitely an older mindset as younger generations have come to find that less is more.

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

@MsSunhappy That happened to me, but I'm not young, I'm in my 40s, but my mother and family were indescribably cluttered, not clean, and it was not very nice growing up as I'm naturally a clean, tidy person. Reflects personalities as well. I had to live with someone the same as my parents more recently a long time, and was so relieved to leave and live clean!

[@VicodinElmo]

I’m a minimalist (though not to the same extent as the person in the video) and I’ve opted for duck egg blue. It makes me happier than grey or white because it reminds me of the sky.

[@Anne-id2zt]

My walls are green, blue, red and yellow with my own art. And still my apartment is minimalistic. Most things I own are not white or beige, I don't have a lot but what I have is colorful and fits my style.

[@magiclife1998]

...but... everything in my apartement speaks to my heart... my art, my friends photos, nicnacs I've kept that have stories, things that are just nice to look at, shelves that one can explore that show who I am...

[@Nora_M.Byrne88]

I've noticed how she talks about how she feels free, happy and calm and he, on the other hand, continues to talk about how sad and boring is minimalism instead of showing us his feelings (only at the beginning he says a little about it).. It's the same problem I have.. Instead of saying "I love my full home, my things" they say to me "but it's too little, too extreme" and in the meantime everytime they come to my house they say how calm and cozy they feel when they're here.. 😊 and minimalism it's not only beige rooms and white things, I'm a minimalist and I have brown vintage furniture and a green kitchen 😅 just wanted to say my opinion, have a good day everyone💚

[@hilmir]

no i agree totally. in psychology, there is a trick that when people talk about "truth" in how things are, they are really talking about themselves and their own inner working. for example, when he says that minimalists are missing something in their lives, he really is talking about himself. which is why he has made a point of not missing any collectible and becoming a hoarder who cannot leave a wall alone without filling it with something.

[@neonmajora8454]

@@hilmir Madame Blueberry from VeggieTales comes to mind.

[@robinlillian9471]

Probably he's tired of people attacking him for the decorating style he likes, so he's getting defensive.

[@Nora_M.Byrne88]

@@robinlillian9471 maybe you're right 😊

[@saultytaste433]

I like minimalism because I like free space in the room, this lifestyle makes me calm and it's feel comfy. I can't live with a lot of staff.

[@zzebzik]

Imagine dusting every little piece in that red room instead just wiping an empty shelf with one move.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Why have a shelf if it's empty... nothing to wipe at all, even better

[@catoftruth1044]

the red guy probably dust each of his collection with pride.

[@dongysakura418]

Some people like dusting; it's a hobby

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

Honza Vlček sounds like torture to me.

[@Call-me-Al]

FWIW taking care of the things you own can be joyous, if you like them, like handling them, and find satisfaction in making them look their best

[@Smm8305]

I lived with a mom that didn’t trow anything so all a can think of when a see his house is the dust that you gonna clean every week or so 😅

[@samcha9448]

The maximalist is living the KonMari method. Everything brings him joy.

[@lizard_child5757]

would love to visit that "maximalists" home, he has a pretty cool taste and sense for decoration, p sure i would see a lot of amazing items

[@beloveddaughterofthelordmo8622]

I love visiting people's homes and seeing the things they love.

[@WifeMamaArtist]

I have a maximalist living room, it gives me extreme joy every time I sit in it. That is the Kon Mari method.... (The minimalist room in this video just depresses me)

[@becknepomuceno3793]

your happiness is just depending in a materialistic way , that is not a truly happiness or joy!!

[@WifeMamaArtist]

Beck Nepomuceno yes, i guess that is one way of looking at it. The other is that even when I’m outside I prefer to see sunshine, flowers and green grass rather than a desolate wasteland of grey...

[@CarolyneMacMillan]

@WMA is it the stuff that makes you happy or the color? I don't need or want a lot of "stuff" but white rooms are boring. I need color in my space to feel happy. Maybe you do too?

[@inspiredby624]

@@becknepomuceno3793 Being happy when looking at pretty stuff doesn't make someone materialistic

[@becknepomuceno3793]

@@inspiredby624 I'm not saying that , i meant is they are happy because of owning of excessive things

[@christianwilliams6847]

It all comes down to, how much responsibility and organization a person is willing to take on.

[@beccismith4454]

Wow, these two are each so extreme In their ways! And as others have said in this thread, KonMari does not mean all gray and beige and empty walls and echoey and simple lighting… KonMari means surrounding yourself with things that you love and allowing things that do not spark joy we do not have their place, to go. It feels like this man has done exactly that as well! Both homes feel very balanced to me, he’s almost more! I too prefer color, and pretty pieces around me, even if mine would be a bit simpler probably than his. 😉 It’s fun to see different examples! And to find your own way that feels right to you. 😍🌈💗✨

[@flowersafeheart]

Enjoyed this video! The key thing is they both appear to be happy with their homes. That's what matters. Neither is bad unless it in some way is holding them back from thriving. Home is so personal and we all are so different. By the way, it's a misconception some people have that being tidy, uncluttered, and minimalist must look like the minimalist in this video. It can look numerous ways, even like the maximalist in this video. As long as everything is in order and serving a useful role and "sparks joy" as Mari would say. Being uncluttered is so personal and what is clutter to one person is not to another. Minimalist can be an aesthetic that often or stereotypically leans towards the spacious all-white Apple Store vibe or tiny houses or people who live entirely out of one back-pack. OR in another sense minimalist can look like even having a big home with lots of belongings or say a hobby requiring many supplies but where there is a certain thought, care, purpose, maintenance, and order about each item kept or not kept and each new item added. I adore textures and colors and art and stuff and not at all into a stark black and white, empty look, yet am very intentional about which items I have and it feels very awesome and helps my head feel clear and has great feng shui of energy flowing through easily and easier to clean. Same with my fridge and pantries and even friendships and how I use my time. It's not about scarcity or a stark feeling for me but a cozy, warm, abundant intentionality that allows breathing room and focus instead of energy scattered all over spread thin or drowning in too much noise and delayed decisions. Similar to why I like not being on Facebook or owning a TV and am intentional about what input I take in. I like uncluttering when clutter appears or helping others do the same. Very therapeutic. I like appreciating each item I have. Being sometimes homeless and very poor in the past gives me deep gratitude for each room, amenity, and item, and enjoyment of choosing and maintaining things nicely instead of taking it for granted.

[@kilena4245]

I feel like both have bought and placed values on material items intentionally. It is so well placed and purposeful in their homes; it's just very beautifully thought out. You can definitely see that their spaces brings them happiness.

[@rumblefish9]

There is something calming about minimalist but on the other hand, maximalist had so much personality. So to strike a balance between the two is my ideal.

[@Jenn4rmblk]

I personally love his house. It has personality. Her home doesn’t seem like a home. And it looks uncomfortable.

[@zwaik]

I agree! I feel there are ways to live minimalistically but still make it feel homey! Even if she just arranged the furniture better would be a start

[@Sunflowers9191]

I agree. It’s not my taste at all but it’s very unique and homely.. I could never live in the minimalists house. It lacks personality and fun!

[@superduperfreakyDj]

@@Sunflowers9191 A room is not a person, it can't have a personality

[@susvne]

I'm both of these people; when it's too cluttered I get anxious and at the same time a completely empty room makes me sad; as previously said: the key seems to be intentionalism; creating a space that makes me happy and where every item has its own purpose; even if certain things might seem trivial to one, as long as they make me happier and calmer and I use them - it works.

[@innerchildwontchange]

what I’ve observed is that minimalists usually dictate that their philosophy is the correct and ideal one, like what everybody should do. however maximalists at least admit that they adopted this philosophy not because it’s true but because that’s what they enjoy. i also agree that maximalism is waaay more convenient to express your identity and creativity (be it house decoration or fashion). and last but not least, i value and prefer “happiness, joy, beauty” over “essentiality” so I feel closer to maximalism

[@ShipCreek]

I couldnt live in the gentleman's home. But boy would I love to visit and often.

[@beth1979]

I imagine he would have amazing teacups. I'd love to sip tea from them and talk about his collection.

[@JJ33438]

the red and green color scheme is sooooooooo warm and inviting and wow I want it! love the maximalist look here. thanks for this.

[@tammcphail1995]

It’s obvious what he has sparks joy for him. It’s also not necessarily cluttered to me, just bold and colourful.

[@mirlamontano6640]

I love Maximalism, I really enjoy seeing complex beautiful things!! 💕

[@priestessoftheancientflame4232]

The maximalist home is so beautiful!!!!!! The minimalist home is so depressing for me, so cold and not personal.....

[@SophanaR]

I absolutely adore maximalist decor when it's done well (like this man's home in this video. It's stunning!) The ability to make so many different bits and pieces fit together is admirable and it does feel like a wonderland when you step into a home like that. HOWEVER, I've been a minimalist myself for about 4 years now because I love having a clutter-free home and owning only the items that bring me joy and purpose. It's not all black and white and I have my fair share of trinkets lined up on my shelves because they make me happy. I kinda wish videos like this would bring it up more, that you can be a minimalist and not have your home all black and white, looking like you just moved in yesterday. -- If a home like that makes the woman in this video happy, all the best to her! But there isn't a set way on how to have a minimalist home. I wish that was brought up more in videos like this.

[@ambergris5705]

I think that minimalism is en vogue at the moment, because it's more ecological. It asks that question : what is necessary, and what is superfluous. This might lead us into economy of means, and therefore, a reduced consumption and impact on the planet. However, it is also important not to dismiss maximalism as wasteful. If carefully lived and applied, like the guy here, a great deal of attention is given to the history of things. Maximalism therfore brings you to restoration and preservation of old things, rather than buying new. History takes a step over utility, and this might actually make it more ecological when it comes to furniture (although that depends on how minimalism is lived). In short, an ecological lifestyle can actually be fed by principles of both currents.

[@micaupe]

This is an awesome comment, really thoughtful.

[@ambergris5705]

@@micaupe Thanks! That's lovely to hear :)

[@tahsina.c]

Wow this is a very interesting way of looking at it!

[@ambergris5705]

@Amusis I think I agree with you on some aspects. However, the simple fact that minimalism is against consumerism makes it far less susceptible to mass consumption. But it's true that it is not linked to ecology, but only one of the tools it uses. Also, my comment wasn't trying to define minimalism, I know far too little about that to be in any position to do so!

[@qine6559]

I love them both for being happy being themselves.

[@Deemce]

I’m minimalist but my place isn’t grey/white/beige! I love colour/texture and furniture from a different era.

[@MoistCrumpet]

The man's home is so beautiful. I can tell that he has put thought into everything that he has bought. It all looks very deliberate and adds to the whole aesthetic. It definitely does look very Alice in Wonderland-esque, and like he's stepped into a world inside of a jewellery box if that makes sense.

[@TheThirdEYE07]

Thank you BBC for including subtitles 😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤

[@Feynman981]

As long as they don‘t mess up our cities with „minimalistic“ architecture, which is just a lazy way to cheaply build space. Even in Japan they add interesting details to the facades of their buildings to create a look which pleases the eye.

[@leenbee17]

I really didn't like the minimalist home. I'd feel rather lonely in it. It was too sterile - no personality.

[@djawnsjhilson218]

It was sad to me to see her pull out a pallet bed to sleep on. She could have gotten a pull out couch, there is room for a bed, and even sleeping on the couch itself seems cozier. It seems like to make yourself a martyr, all to avoid consumerism, when throwing out perfectly good things is also a side effect of consumerism.

[@dantellor1024]

@@djawnsjhilson218 It's actually super cosy to sleep on the floor like that, it takes a few days getting used to but then your body adapts and it's actually comfortable. I did it for almost half a year because it helped me with my sleeping routine. I had a bad habit of going to sleep too late because I just wouldn't get sleepy. Then spending too much time in bed during the morning/day. But when you have this routine of rolling the bed out at night, it's like you get instantly tired and ready for sleeping. And when you wake up, you just roll it back up and feel energized to start the day. It worked wonders for me when I didn't have a job but wanted to be productive. And it made me clean the floors much more often haha. I still had a daybead for guests/family though, one that you can pull out to a nice comfy bed if needed. Also I have back problems and sleeping on the floor helped with that too (tips for side-sleepers: have a thick pillow for your head and a small pillow between your knees for support). Sorry for the tangent, I just thought it might be intriguing for someone out there.

[@dantellor1024]

About her home tho; wow it's really not cosy at all. I'm from Sweden so I'm used to a pretty minimalistic, somewhat bare-bones "Scandinavian style", but we still tend to make it cosy with blankets, candles and plants. Even her place could have been pretty decent with just the use of some plants, and still be minimalist (unless she hates taking care of plants). Studies show it's good for us to see plants in our day-to-day life (even pictures of nature can make people less sick) :) Maybe she's just genuinely happy with her home, good for her 😊

[@dantellor1024]

Sorry I talk too much (ADHD)

[@djawnsjhilson218]

@@dantellor1024 those are good tips to maybe help someone! I found it helpful to make my room less relaxing! I changed the color scheme from blue with orange to orange with blue. Gives me a little more energy! Also, this is from a book i don't remember the name of, but it was super interesting. It went about pin pointing where in life you are having issues, based off where there were issues in your house. Some things seem common sense but are they really? Things like if you don't like your kitchen, you're less likely to cook in it, so you may be having weight issues, not eating a healthy diet, wasting money eating out, and not sticking to a budget. Also, if you are bringing work into the bedroom, you arent making room for a relationship. So like if a space is lacking, that area of your life is also in need. And also how important it is too make space for all of our needs mentally and physically and how important it is to delineate spaces. It really made a big improvement for me! I actually relaxed in the living room, slept in bed, made an area to make art, do projects

[@Dr.HouseMD]

Plot twist: they’re married living on opposite sides of the house.

[@MichelleF1320]

I would go crazy in the maximilist home. I need quiet and calm for my brain to work.

[@hilmir]

i get anxiety just looking at it. the red is over stimulating.

[@MichelleF1320]

@MsSunhappy I have been known to call myself "numbers girl", so that makes sense to me...

[@aisuxtime]

Marie Kondo would be pleased with either one - they’re both thoughtfully chosen and organized.

[@Faylengames]

I live somewhere in the middle of these two views. I loved that mans house because it's intentionally decorated and very artistic. I would be very happy to have my home decorated in that way. BUT if I have boxes tucked away with stuff that i'm not using or displaying that stresses me out.

[@mkitten13]

Essentially, choose a style and amount that suits the life you want to live. Don't care about the labels, labels just breeds stereoptypes and misunderstanding. For instance, I don't consider myself a minimalist, but I have let the minimalist mindset influence me and have been on a tidying/decluttering process the past 2 years now. I've essentially gotten rid of at least half my possessions. My space is way easier to tidy up, my possessions have a home, and I know I use and/or love everything I have, and whenever I notice something I no longer love or use, out it goes. Still, when my more minimalist sister visited me, her first words when she walked into my livingroom was "I thought you had gotten rid of things". I don't know what she expected, because I had gotten rid of several large bookshelves, several hundred DVDs, excess blankets, pillows, bags and bags of clothes, bunch of decor items. Not all of it from the livingroom specifically, but it was a very significant change from her last visit, yet in her mind it was way too cluttered.

[@charlieq6083]

I like his house, he has cool stuff. I should decorate my place more, my apartment looks like a minimalists.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Good rule... if there is echo,,, it's probably too much .... no, wait, I mean too little 😂

[@Synochra]

Honestly I'd be comfortable in either one of these houses. They clearly both put a lot of thought and care into their styles, just in different ways. Good for them!!

[@XandriaRavenheart]

That maximalist is just a stylish minimalist. My grandma is the ideal maximalist.

[@danishbutter1847]

its about bringing harmony back to the soul and authenticity and intentions of personal touch.

[@suadela87]

Well, I can afford the way she decorates, so that’s what imma do

[@flowersafeheart]

Good point! Sometimes minimalism isn't fully someone's #1 choice but is due to having very little money or a tight budget.

[@flowersafeheart]

Great point! Sometimes minimalism isn't fully someone's #1 choice but is due to having little money or a tight budget. Or other trouble accessing what items they truly want.

[@anikdas2792]

The maximalist is living in a chaotic modern jungle. You don't need to be a minimalist, but atleast make that your place doesn't spark claustrophobia.

[@robinlillian9471]

It's his house. Why should he decorate it to please you? Your place might not spark claustrophobia, but it probably is barren, empty, and depressing to most other people. Maybe no one wants to visit you, either.

[@anikdas2792]

@@robinlillian9471 calm down man, chill. lmao.

[@Flowerlifts111]

Who cares whether minimalist or maximalist. Just choose whatever your comfortable or happy with. For your info, a maximalist would never survive in our home because my brothers act like animals and those vases would be broken within a week