CLEVER SMALL HOUSE TIPS 🏠 My Best Secrets To Thriving in a Small Home as a Family of 4

[@Pamsouthdakota]

Another good thing about the small home is you see each other more as a family

[@kathybridges3343]

Absolutely the best video I’ve seen this year. It’s makes me feel normal, my house is 900 square feet. And some people call me ocd. I just like things neat and in its place. Thank you for some more tips!

[@Brigurl323]

Same! I know where everything is so it’s not frustrating when I need something and I can tell anyone exactly where something is and they can find it no problem.

[@sararose9664]

We live in a 700 square foot house and we are a family of 5! 3 kids ages 15,14(he is 6’1 already 😭) and 7. We do just fine in a small home, I just have to make sure I declutter often and only keep what we use/need. Which I love being minimal anyway! And we spend a lot of time together in this house which is what I love!❤️

[@marram2852]

I wish I had known some of this 20 plus years ago when I also lived in a 1000 square ft. house with my husband and 3 kids.

[@uweschroeder]

You're not alone, not matter the size of your house.

[@Margar02]

I also have a 900sq foot house (not including the unfinished basement, which is helpful for storing things, of course)

[@cornwallsharon81]

Confession: I’m in the UK and we have a very different idea of “small house” to you guys in the US, so I assumed this was going to be about your 2000sqft “small” house. It was so refreshing to see your modestly sized home- and how spacious you have still made it feel! We now live in our “forever home” which is a 5 bed, pretty large house. I say “large” because it is quite big (not enormous) by UK standards. It’s still only 1800sqft!! So I got lots of useful tips from this video :)

[@domarigavjusmom]

You are right. My 5 bd house is twice the size of yours. No one NEEDS that must space. It is so hard to clean. I'm moving to the UK 😂

[@FilippaSkog]

Family of four (two adults, one seven year old and one newborn) in a 600 sqf/55 sqm apartment here… but we ARE a bit cramped, no doubt about that. Looking forward to moving to a 750-850 sqf/70-80 sqm apartment soon. It works at the moment though, because we’re pretty minimalist and are extremely mindful about how much stuff comes through our door. Kallie’s tips ARE indeed useful for a small space, I’d even say a lot of them are absolutely essential for us the be able to live like this!

[@domarigavjusmom]

@farilicious wow!! where is that at?! Is it all just one room?

[@carolc2574]

32.5 sqm/344sqf here! 2 adults and a dog. Well, the doggy is beyond the rainbow now 🥲 but we have lived happily here for four years! Minimalism and a careful choice of furniture are the key

[@carolc2574]

@@domarigavjusmom I grew up in a 80sqm flat, 4 people. A master bedroom for my parents, two smaller bedrooms for my brother and myself, one living room, one separate kitchen and one bathroom. Perfectly normal in Europe. I live in Spain

[@emilythompson1683]

There’s a classic George Carlin routine where he talks about buying a house, getting stuff, needing a bigger house to fit the stuff, then getting more stuff, needing a bigger house, you get the picture! It predates me by decades but ever since I saw it, it’s stuck with me. As my own kids get bigger (and their clothes and toys get bigger - not more numerous, just physically larger), a bigger house is more and more tempting. But I agree that it’s more to pay for, clean, repair, insure, heat… ugh.

[@uphillhomestead6188]

I raised seven kids in a 450 Sq ft home ...it wasn't always ideal but it was doable. You're right..getting rid of the Pinterest worthy idea really helps!

[@lisajames8653]

We bought a 930sq ft house in the Midwest when our boys were little. They’re both grown and out of the house now. I’m glad they grew up in a small house and shared a room. The big joke in our families is that we don’t have to downsize like many of our friends who had giant homes after the kids move out.

[@bratmari]

My neighbor is in her 70s and her home is gorgeous! The yard is meticulous. It's at least 4,000 sq ft. She told me after living in all her houses over her life she would rather live minimally, and that's the way I am.

[@forHisglory.]

I like that. It keeps the memories of "that is the house I grew up in" alive for their own children to experience as well.

[@lcn706]

I love this!!! We recently downsized from a 3100sqft home to a 1500 with 2 kids & 1 on the way. We thought a bigger home would make us happy but it did the opposite. We could afford the home but it was way too much to maintain. We’re getting rid of soooooo much & it feels amazing. I’m way less stressed bc it’s less for me to manage. My mental load we all carry as moms is greatly reducing. 🥰 I’m now living by “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”

[@sherbear2016]

Excellent point Laura! I need to make that my mantra, “ Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”. Thank you!

[@techiescrapper]

I agree I thought bigger and newer means I was going to be happy and now all I want is to move in a smaller place..

[@73cidalia]

We’re in a 600 sq ft home with 6 people. 😳 Lol.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

@@73cidalia you need a larger home.?

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

I have a love/hate relationship with my house. You’re correct. It’s more to maintain. I love it because when my grandkids come they have their own rooms and space to play. I have a craft area and it’s not taking up a room.

[@polgara28]

Excellent tips! I truly hate that with social media we are expected to get and keep our homes "Pinterest perfect". No one should feel the need to apologize or explain away toys in a home with children. I'm a minimalist and keep a very neat and clean home, but I try hard not to judge others because life happens. So what if there's a sink full of dishes. As long as the people in the home are healthy and happy, it;'s alllll good. Love your channel. Stay healthy!

[@TheBalancedMom]

Yes!! As an organizer, mom to 4 almost 5---the first thing I ALWAYS encourage other moms when it comes to keeping a tidy home is starting by tackling surfaces---clearing surfaces is CRUCIAL!! The more we see clear surfaces, the easier it becomes to keep it that way and maintain them. The more clutter we see, the more we get used to seeing it and don't often realize why we are so overwhelmed--when in reality, that clutter fogs ours minds!

[@stormygirl1704]

Great advice! I prefer small homes, but it’s a must to put everything in its place. Smaller homes are less work, less money and more cozy feeling.

[@stephaniemertz2881]

Love it! Family of 5 in a 1000sq ft house. I work from home, homeschool all of our kids, and my husband and I both do alot of art/creating. Space is ALWAYS at a premium, but this is our home and we make it work.💜

[@brittneyambruster]

I feel this with my whole heart. I grew up with 12 people at home (I have 7 siblings) in a THREE BEDROOM home. Luckily we were able to make rooms out of the attic, basement, “dinning room”, etc. but it did not help there was ONE bathroom. One. No half bath. One toilet and shower to share between 12 people. We did it for 12 years 😂

[@stormygirl1704]

😳

[@fiveandfour]

You just described my childhood. This is why I feel like I can never have fewer than 2 bathrooms in my home even if I at some point end up living alone 😬

[@happycommuter3523]

God bless you!

[@KCtheSUNSHINE]

And your testimony in this world of excess everything, is that "we all lived through it!" I'm sure it required all kinds of creativity and innovative methods to do so. I think that's wonderful.

[@brittanys.7191]

We moved our dining room table to our living room and turned our our “dining room” into our office/music area. We have an electric piano, two guitars, guitar and bass amp. It’s like we added a room by repurposing it!

[@EnlightenedEndeavor]

You have such a caring husband, just feel it from his honest "wow, this is so much better," genuine honest man, he is a keeper :))). Thank you for this video.

[@DawnRK3204]

Our houses are the same size! Finally a small house video that isn’t about a big house. 😂 I love not having to skimp on cooling our house in the summer. So many people have big homes but then apologize when we visit that it’s so hot because they can’t spend the money cooling it.

[@mercedeswifelife6408]

My husband and I have lived in 450 sq feet for a year now. Now that is small😂 so I really appreciate these kind of videos

[@jenniferd264]

That’s not small, that’s tiny! A Tiny Home! Honestly, if I could I’d build a “Tiny Home” I’d do it in a heartbeat 😃 I see these Barn type Sheds that have been turned into “Tiny Homes” and I love them. I’m 58, Divorced and live alone. So it would work well for me. Tho here in FL, the humidity & bugs make any outdoor living impossible. I’d bet your home is lovely, warm& inviting and filled with love ❤️ My 10 yr old Granddaughter lives the school year with her Dad and toddler Sister in a 48’ Gooseneck RV! It sits on his Parents 5 acres. He was having to work 3 jobs to afford Apts or they’d share 1 room (including his now ex-wife) in his parents house. It was just too much, so He got this. The girls love their tiny home! Best of all is Daddy works 1 job. He redid the bunk area into the cutest bedroom that the girls share.

[@JoRake1]

Two adults here in under 350 sq ft for the past 6 years. Fortunately/unfortunately I went (not completely, but legally) blind, so "a home for the stuff you need" was a must-do... not an option. I keep my cooking tools (ladles, spatulas, strainers, measuring spoons/cups hanging on hooks attached to a strong metal grid on the wall behind my sink and the small stuff hanging from the top edge of a baker's rack. which also has a strong metal grid for hanging lesser-used tools. I know exactly where to reach to find and put back exactly what I need to cook , bake and do my canning. Before my major vision loss, I used to have turmoil trying to find the right pot or pan or utensil in a whole bunch of drawers and cabinets that were essentially small and large junk drawers. I'd go nuts if there wasn't a yard, and an attic, though.

[@JoRake1]

Don't forget that STRONG magnets with hook can hold a metal cup hook rack onto your fridge (if its not chrome/stainless) and give you room to hang more. Your kitchen may look a bit like a restaurant kitchen - a bit industrial with everything needed within reach and no need to walk around with sharp knives and hot pans looking for something... but it works for me.

[@specialk8927]

Wow🥺

[@Ritterkritterz]

Awesome! Less property taxes.

[@HannahRainbow88]

We live in a 2bed apartment with our boy. His room is also his playroom, we only have a coffee table (not a big dining table) and our smartphones are our offices 🤣 Researching tiny homes (campers&canal boats) is great for finding "double duty" hacks. Also a big fan of "clean as you go" and everything having set "homes".

[@beehappy7897]

I appreciate that you encourage people to make use of the space they have instead of the bigger, better, more mindset. I also live in a small house with two kids and it’s amazing the amount of places you can find to store things with a bit of creativity.

[@dgeminiangel]

Omg it’s like you were reading my mind! Lol I preach this to all my family and friends all the time, and I was just saying this to my husband. Everyone always compliments how I keep my house so “clean” but all I do is keep less things so I have no clutter. Amazing!

[@pattygreen915]

I totally agree 💜 My husband and I purchased a 3 bedroom ranch house. My son would always say how small our house is. Now that my son and daughter are in college it's a perfect size house for my Husband and I 🏠💕👍

[@krock1789]

I love that this is a real house with real house problems. I am terrible at decluttering, I need to seriously work on that! I 100% agree that clearing your counters makes the biggest difference!

[@eo9044]

Me too! Check out Dana K. White here on KZbin. She's kind of changing my life with her magical decluttering methods.

[@An_imaginary_friend]

I love that your dog is in almost every scene. I bet he thinks it’s a video about how to dog. ☺️🐶

[@robertagannon442]

Lol😂

[@OhNoNoNoNoNo]

How to Dog! That's so cute!

[@uweschroeder]

In our house that would be a rabbit - she has her nose in everything and somehow those critters have an affinity for cameras.

[@An_imaginary_friend]

@@uweschroeder Same here with my rabbits 🐰☺️curious little buns

[@viviancabrera3863]

I loved what you said “more stuff calls for more stuff!” Very very true! I have also learned to let things go! My daughter just turned one and she is my last baby. I had to let things go and stop keeping things bc of silly sentimental reasons. A lot of my clutter was bc I was sad to let them go or I didn’t want to hurt the person that gifted me an item. Even if I didn’t need it or have us for it. By letting things go, it freed up space in my home and created less things to clean.

[@ps343family]

Love this video. We bought what we could afford, which was a small, 1945 home. We have 3 girls who are teens/almost teens, and it’s (phew) tight!! It has been HARD to create a home that feels comfortable that we can also homeschool and work at home from. It has required a lot of moving things around, flipping and upgrading furniture off Facebook until we found the right pieces (and then investing in more quality pieces that are similar to what works.) It has been 4 years and it’s still not 100% there, but we’ve come SO far, and it feels like “home” and makes sense for us.” Living in a small home has helped us all be more mindful and creative, and most of all… grateful! These are such excellent things to be instilling in the character of our children. I am thankful for our small home! ❤️

[@amberlarson2915]

“Wow, so much space for activity” hahaha I love all the tips. We have an 1850 Square foot condo with 7 kids and 2 adults (blended family so not always home at the time). We have been decluttering and downsizing out belongings over the last year. In that time we’ve realized how much space we really have. Less stuff = less stress!!!

[@bbygirlk94]

Great advice! We bought our 1250 sq foot house a few months ago and I’m still figuring out how to make our space functional and aesthetically pleasing. I will definitely be using some of your tips!

[@pinkfreud62]

1250 isn't that small, lol. Pretty average.

[@bbygirlk94]

@@pinkfreud62 for me it is :) growing up we always lived in houses around 3000-4000 sq ft, so living in a house more than half that size was a big adjustment for me 💓

[@heathershare7404]

Love this video- we need to normalize smaller homes being ok. Love all of your suggestions, I look forward to adding some of this to our small home :)

[@francinef9884]

As someone who lives in a small space (650 square foot apt) I appreciate and love how you utilized the space- especially your outdoor space. Beautiful!

[@elzbietakachnowski8637]

Great tips. Recently I replace dining room table with 3size table; from desk to square game table to regular 6 person table, now my daughter have space to practice her dance 🩰.

[@Angora573]

When I first moved to the states I couldn't believe the size of the houses and garages, which mostly seemed to store tones of boxes not cars. The house I bought for my family of four was 2100 sq ft, which seemed huge to us. However within a few years we had also filled half our garage with boxes and filled the house up. I learned that the more space you have the more you buy. Now my kids are adults and I live alone I love my small one bed flat (about 400 sq ft) It's so easy to look after and fits everything I need in it. It stops me buying extra things that I want and I just stick to what I need so I have a comfortable, tidy home and a good savings account. In my house I spent every penny I earned buying things for my house so could never save, so glad I no longer live that way.

[@alenatorres7071]

This was the best decluttering video I've seen. So relatable! "Not an Instagram house." I love this so much! And great tips that are useful.

[@MoNATUREnique]

I love this. It is very similar to my home and I love finding new ways to maximize the space. I feel that it is huge in my opinion. We all are home as well.

[@crystalherrera6913]

Absolutely love your videos!!! You normalize real homes with real normal family living! Our home is on the smaller side, but just like you said, we have been able to get really creative with storage solutions for our family’s needs!

[@karenmartell1668]

I love that you made this video!! My hubby and I still live in our 960 sf “starter” home. We raised our two girls in this home and continue to love it. Smaller homes, in my opinion, are easy and faster to clean too. Love small home living!!!

[@airva21901]

And more energy efficient

[@debbiepalmer1094]

"This is a real house, not an Instagram house", I love that!

[@jolenetwomey8280]

Thank you for the video. Hi, Kallie. A few years ago, I started the habits of making sure the sink was clean at night and my bed was made the next morning. It did have a ripple effect, and the last two apartments I've lived in over a five-year period I received the entire deposit back when I moved out. Last August, my move was one block away and with the same rental company, so they just took it off my rent for the new place, which was also nice. Other habits I added include vacuuming often and making sure my cat's litter box is clean and fresh.

[@freshfroyo1307]

At first I started watching your channel because it was nice entertainment, but I just realized that I can truly change my unwanted, negative lifestyle with your advice. I'm young and all my life I didn't have great support, it's been ok but not enough for a child to grow. I also went through a lot of trauma, and I grew up into a young adult who isn't living the way I want to live, I basically copied my parents lifestyles and I realize that I can change and be happy like you. I can be established and put together, and I can be the role model I always wanted to be. Please never stop giving us advice and making these videos, they truly help me.

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[@rdsanantonio]

Thank you for this! My husband and I just bought our first home, a condo a little under 1100sqft, and this gave me a lot of tips to help us maximize our space.

[@forHisglory.]

I also believe it makes your family stay connected. Living in a big place, you don't run into your siblings and spouse as much... it forces you to interact. You are also staying aware of what your children are spending their time doing.

[@jessicawszalek5667]

We just bought a very large house but I can still find tips and tricks in this video to make it not feel overwhelmed with clutter and STUFF… because that can still happen with a big house and we want our house to feel comfortable!

[@yolandaatkins3317]

What I enjoy most about this channel is it is more relatable🎉 to the low to middle class. Simple clean organization with children in mind.

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Thanks Callie ! We intentionally moved from a 3600 sf home to a 1800 sf home. Exactly for the reason you showed; we didn’t use the space and we were too far from neighbors. Ten years later we are so greatful. Our three children love our home, we’ve been able to save for college and retirement both ! It’s manageable and just right for us. Also one level, so it’s our home for our elder years.

[@helenmak5663]

So true. One story home with 1800 sq ft, 3/2 is perfect for raising a family and spend elder years. It’s highly desirable here in SoCal, and priced $1 mil in average.

[@annecurtin336]

I grew up with a secretary in our family room & we all loved it. And your daughter is adorable!

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[@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528]

I can totally relate to this video, thank you for all the tips. When you live in a smaller space it also forces families to spend time together, which is a great thing.😊

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[@emilysinclair4701]

I love that you said you don’t have an instagram home, that this is the real home that you live in. Too often we strive for perfection but our home should be our sanctuary to be ourselves and create memories, rather than have a perfect looking place ❤️

[@funandsuch]

Yes! 100%! So many good reminders in this video. Also, your house feels so relatable to me. Our space is smaller, but we do a lot of the same things (home office/bedroom, rugs, etc.). That creative use of space tip is so important! When my daughter was an infant we used the top of the washing machine as the changing table😆. But the tough part is how small spaces force you to constantly reevaluate and edit, especially with growing kids. Just because something worked last month doesn't mean it will work forever. Now that the baby is a toddler we need that top of the washer space to store recycling out of reach!

[@yellowroses15]

You’re absolutely adorable, and so wise!! Thanks for sharing these thoughts and tips. It’s refreshing to see someone young with such good values!! You’ve helped me validate my own values and choices and spurred me to continue! Blessings for you and your lovely family!! 😻

[@rachelburns6184]

Kallie, this video was so inspiring to me this morning! We bought our first home this past spring (about 1400 sq ft), and we are still figuring out our space. Sometimes I feel like it's "too small" like you said, but this was such a great reminder to get creative and utilize our space. I love my house and I'm ready to love it for many more years!!!

[@tesslee100]

We also have a 1400 Sq ft home and we have been here 14 years and I love the size. It's just perfect. Yes, sometimes it's a little "small" feeling, but I am so glad it's less to keep up with. :)

[@DavidOwenCreates]

I would LOVE a 1400 sq ft home!!! I am super jealous lol

[@woteverism]

This is my first video on your channel, I am soo grateful you are showing a real house. I started typing this out as soon as you showed your bedroom with office desk. That's a real bedroom!! Thank you for making it feel normal.

[@meaghs100]

Love this!!! Living in a 1,000 square foot 2 bedroom (+ a loft) home as a family of 3 & no plans to move whenever we become a family of 4. Thanks for showing it’s ok to have rooms that serve multiple purposes. 👍🏻❤️

[@shannonskiptomylife]

So helpful! Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@pinpin1622]

love this video! I love living in a small house too! So easy to clean, buy only what you need. Daily declutter-er is such a good habit, I do it all the time and I never go to sleep with stuff on the kitchen counter or sink. I love your channel!

[@annelaidlaw8634]

We moved to a 100 year old farm house with 1 closet. I thought I had decluttered before we moved in, I was wrong! My husband custom built our bed frame to be tall enough for bins... was a lifesaver!

[@jeannereich8690]

I love this! We raised our 2 children in a house about 1100 square feet. Now that they are grown I am so glad to have a smaller house to keep up. 😃 We have a dining area at the end of our living room. I am going to get a rug for it like you did. It made such a difference.

[@user-kpkxgtj]

2:00 I saw that diagram when searching for efficient floor plans and it made me get very honest with myself about what my dream home absolutely had to have. The result was a much smaller (and far more affordable) space.

[@GoodLifeRoad]

We live in a small house too (a couple and our teenager) and we love it. You definitely have to keep up on getting rid of things when you buy something new but it allows us to have a much better quality of life.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Great tips. In the UK houses are a lot smaller than those in the UK, so we have to be creative on space. For example, not many houses have a mud room, so have to keep coats & shoes etc in the loo, which is then called a cloackroom. We often also don't have a utility/room, so a washing machine is often in the kitchen. And a tumble dryer, if owned, is often in the garage. We also don't have a pantry but cupboards instead.

[@nataliebutler]

My nanna's 1 bed flat had a small kitchen and a proper pantry. I think it used to be normal in older properties but people decided they didn't want them. I did see that recent building regulations in London say that a large storage cupboard must be provided.

[@tomaszwyszkowski2253]

In many countries people only have one room for everybody, that is their kitchen, dining room, bedroom.... And are still fortunate to have roof over their head (and of corse no running water). But, you have beautiful home, you used smart solutions to maximize your space ... It's clutter free, it's great! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@karlamurphy9934]

Due to a military move, we just had to move out of our 8’x22’ off grid tiny house on wheels! So I understand and appreciate how to maximize a small space! 😂 👍🏽love your video! We do plan to move back in after this duty station!

[@lenettetillman-greene7582]

I LOVE your videos!!! So real and honest. I have started to apply some of your strategies and what a difference they've made. Thank you for sharing.

[@1124Lara]

I’m downsizing my house for the third time. We started at 2500 sq ft and went to 1100 sq ft and now we are buying a small place of 700 sq ft and I’m so excited to see this video. You are always bring us great videos full of tricks and tips. Love, love, love your dinning room chairs. Could you please let me know where do you bought them ? Thank you. 🙏💕

[@kikimouse]

Great video! My children are late teens and we have always lived in a smaller house. My problem is I'm a sentimental hoarder and have kept every scribble the kids have ever made. Now that they are older and i have become a little wiser I have started to declutter. The kids have picked a few pieces that mean something to them and the rest have been recycled. Life is learning😀Thanks!!

[@MBMCincy63]

Kallie, I appreciate your weekly tips. I really like how you explain the subject. It would be a nice refreshing to see what you did from move-in appearance years ago to currently use. I know you renovated the nursery, and Miles big boy room. Also it was great to hear and partially see Mr /Dad in your videos.

[@KarenCooley]

Just found you yesterday and am so happy I did. I've watched several of your videos and love them - I even took notes because one of the things in my planner (just got that, too!) was too create a home care routine. We also have a small house (1100 sq ft) that because of its age (~100 years old) has less than ideal closets and not much wall space. I'm definitely going to think more about being creative with storage AND start a daily decluttering routine. But first, coffee - for sure, as I sip mine this morning and watch more of your videos. :) Thanks for all you do!

[@catestaid5850]

I just love your “realness!” It makes me relate to what you share & want to implement what fits me. 😀

[@damarcelo3252]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your videos!!

[@naushinvighio]

New subscriber here! I absolutely loved this video! My house is the same size and sometimes I worry we will need to upsize soon, but I love these tips. Made me feel like my house wasn’t too small at all!

[@saraface01]

A friend of mine shared your channel with me this week and I've been binge watching, but just now when I heard you say "whole nother", you instantly made a subscriber out of me. 🙂 You're awesome.

[@fireworks4037]

Love, LOVE this video. It's so practical and genuinely helpful. I sometimes see videos on how to organize a huge pantry and think they are ridiculous. Easy peasy. Trying to make my small space work for my husband and two teenage sons sometimes feels like a life size game of Blokus. All. The. Time. But we make it work because, like you, we don't want the headache of a huge mortgage. So thanks for creating content I can really use and relate to.

[@lubbyq8218]

I love how you explained everything about this topic. We are a family of 5 living in a 900sqft. With one bathroom. Yes you read that right, haha. It gets tricky sometimes when guests are over, but overall I Love my small space.

[@ileencobb6824]

Love these tips. Your home is beautiful. It is like mine. Small and lived in with love.

[@gailremp8389]

I also discovered that as I use the air fryer more it's easier to wash up the few tools, etc while cooking. It was six cats, you have to stay on top of things as far as their food area their litter box area it makes them happy it makes you happy. Ease of access is everything. But it has to be logical. I have tossed the beat up not good utensils pots pans etc. that was not even worth donating. "FHA closet that used to be required at an entryway has a bookcase in there that is a pantry. It's right around the corner no big deal. But it also has that rod that hangs in there.. well in Florida we don't have much snow. So I have the flocked hangers that hold about six of my Trader Joe's bags. Those are my go to bags because they are canvas and very reusable. And I try my best to hang them right up right away. So I know right where they are. I only have about five pairs of shoes. Not a big shoe person. And they are all in that closet by the door on the floor. No big deal. I don't need a special place to put five pairs of shoes. In my master bathroom is where my four drawer storage thing is for my underwear, socks stuff like that. All of my closet is broken out in how the clothes are hung up in there. I go from no sleeve, to cap sleeve to three-quarter sleeve to the long sleeve...So when you hang everything up in the correct colors and stuff all of your storage is underneath that. I can go in my bathroom, take my shower and get dressed with make up and everything and walk out and I'm totally done. As soon as I close the closet doors everything's gone. I have no bedroom drawer set at all. Don't need it. End it really helps you keep your mind focused on what you need and don't need. As for the rest of the house currently, when I get in a funk the place looks like a bomb struck it. So right now I need a good bomb. So thank you so much for your suggestions. I really agree about the flat space clutter that is the big thing because you feel guilty when you're throwing away stuff that you think you're going to need some day. That is bad insecurity. So thank you thank you. Gail in Central Florida. Thursday, June 14, 2022. Now I will have to get up and stop watching KZbin and put on some good Tom Petty or some kind of rock 'n' roll or something and get busy. Peace and blessings my. dear.

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

I absolutely adore all your ideas. I recently bought a small house and I’m really trying to keep things organized and/or put away. Still working on unpacking boxes and really thinking about where things should be put. Thanks so much!

[@luckybunny1866]

OMG, such a great video!!! I love this so much! Great job! And my heart warmed when your hubby was so complimentary and supportive about the dining room rug. 😍 So sweet.

[@melissataylor8910]

Love this video! All about being a minimalist!! Can’t breath when things are cluttered ❤️

[@Kate-qf4iv]

Love this and need this video! I will definitely use this in our 636 sq. foot house. For us, it is the taking out something when we bring something in and where to hang all the laundry to dry it! Thanks for the tips!

[@robynlarose6566]

Love every tip in this video! We have a smaller home too and are expecting baby #2 in the winter. I often get sucked into the temptation to wish for a bigger home for a family of 4, but there are definitely some changes we can make to maximize our space. These ideas really made me realize how important your mindset about your home is!

[@iannadillo6922]

I am so happy to have found this channel! I am trying to get my family on board with decluttering, and also that we don’t need a big house. Your videos are so helpful to help me figure those things out! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

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[@janetroberts7073]

I loved this. We recently sold our home and live in a one bedroom condo. Good tips here. Creative storage is everything

[@Bo0cupcake]

Completely agree with all your points and tips. I too live in about 1100 Sq ft w 2 kids and I love it! Cozy bur feels big at the same time. 🥰 and yes...LESS to clean!

[@hannahtate923]

Love your tips and will definitely implement some even though we do have a "bigger" house! We mainly went for more space (4 bedroom, 2.5 bath) because my husband's parents stay for like 6 MONTHS when they come visit and I don't think I would be able to handle tripping over them in a small space for that amount of time hahaha. I'm just glad we have an eat-in kitchen and no dining room (those are complete wastes of space IMO!) and no more than 2 full baths to clean.

[@kjw1856]

Baby is adorable, and her jumper isn’t “ugly” - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Besides, I’m certain she double purposes MOSt of her spaces…lol.

[@caroline9565]

Great video!! I love my small home too-especially when it’s time to clean! I have wasted space (screened porch) the size of a small living room that’s not utilized. Plus my thought process was to not be house poor and be able to enjoy life via vacations.

[@joshuavanevery2512]

I love you for sharing this. We have a family of 6 soon to be 8 in 1400 sqft and a finished basement. I too love it. Convincing my wife living below our means and maximizing space has been a challenge.

[@cynthiablackwell7546]

When we built our retirement home, I eliminated “unnecessary” closets. The contractor questioned my decision until I told him closets end up storing a lot of “unnecessary” STUFF! He thought on that and concluded they do store STUFF that we don’t ever use! Our floor plan had 5 closets; I kept 2. The elimination of the other 3 added more floor space to each room. One eliminated closet created space for a built in desk/office area. When I get this notion to store something, I remind myself why I eliminated closets. Oh, and I refuse to store anything in my attic! It is completely empty.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Attacks full of old stuff are the coolest.

[@claudiaquene]

Two sounds like a lovely number of closets. We are currently living in our 550 sq ft Airbnb…it has 0 closets. Like not even a linen closet. It kills me. Can’t wait to live in a place with closets again! But yea…5 is totally overkill

[@crybebebunny]

Thanks for this Video, I really enjoyed this particular Video because it is relevant and relatable to people who do still live in smaller places.

[@TheDecoCottage]

We did the same thing when we were buying. Savings was (and still is) a priority to us, so we bought a smaller fixer upper. It was a 3 bedroom 1 bathroom when we bought it but, with an unfinished 4th bedroom and 2nd bathroom. One of our bedrooms has evolved as our family and needs have changed. It was my dedicated home office when I worked from home, but now that I’ve started a new job and am back in the office, we’re converting it to a playroom for our kids with a small office area for managing bills (and the few instances I may need to work from home).

[@NoOctopuss]

I live in a 613 sq ft house with my husband. I think we could use a bit more space (like three bedrooms instead of two) but all your reasons for loving your small house are the same reasons we love ours. Agree with all your tips, too! To make life more comfortable, I've cut way back on toiletries, massively downsized my wardrobe, avoided processed foods, limited furniture, and stopped buying in bulk. It all adds up! Living in a reasonably sized space really saves money in so many ways so we can spend it on more fun things.

[@sarahspitzfaden]

As always, so on point and mindful of how we can live a more mindful existence! By the way love the new graphics - so fun 🤩

[@motherof1132]

I totally agree with the flat surface thing

[@michellebeattie9361]

I don’t know how I didn’t realize you also live in New England! Great tips, thank you!

[@gailremp8389]

I have a suggested tip on packaging. Like crackers, cookies, even in the freezer, I use the #7 large file folder rubber bands. We used to call them the redweld rubber bands because they fit the large legal folders so well.. That is my clipping system. when I open up a package, I fold it down and then I use a rubber band to make it fit that entire package. It's like that being that Marie Kondo or whatever her name is way of taking care of T-shirts and stuff in your dresser drawers. Really works. And it keeps stuff from falling out all over the place by mistake. Perfect example I bought my frozen blueberries for the week at Aldi's for the week. And I opened up the package, used some and snapped it shut. Sure...but Rather than putting a rubber band around the whole thing, idiot here tossed it into the freezer. And of course it opened and a whole bunch of blueberries went everywhere. So God has a way of straightening your butt out. And when my freezer is organized I use all of the food that is in there correctly. And as I open frozen vegetable packages for example, if you use 1/2 package, you roll it down & rubber band it..I use that in my office. The kitchen. Just everywhere because it works. And a big rubber band can hold together a bunch of papers that you want to hang onto. Oh wow. Logic. Give it a shot. You'll be very surprised... iYou're welcome.. now I need to go throw a bunch of crap off of all of my flat surfaces. (Like two cats. Sorry.).

[@janeschmidt9611]

Thank you, Kallie! So helpful! I love multipurpose rooms, furniture and things. I did flat surface cleaning recently and it had been too long because everything was dusty. I have bins under the bed and use vertical storage with shelves and hooks to hang things with handles. I love a tidy home but when I wait too long between straightening it becomes too overwhelming and who needs that? 🥰

[@krisronchetti9528]

I find this so interesting . I had a large house for 30 years. Then the divorce… next a 2 bedroom very large apartment . Now 3 years later I’m into a one bedroom it’s more efficient for me it’s smaller I don’t have all the crap and I couldn’t be happier I love your channel♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Sal-fe6ix]

Great video! I, too, have a small house (slightly larger than yours at a little over 1200 sq ft) with no garage. My biggest problem is a lack of storage space in the kitchen and I love to cook. If you could do a video with tips on very small kitchens, it would be so very much appreciated! I just recently found your channel and have subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@wanda4573]

Love the multi toys attached to one kids toy item as to scattled though out the house. She loves it

[@eileenmastro8551]

Love your videos. I kid my husband that he has “flat surface syndrome”. If there is a flat surface he will leave something on it. 😂. Great tips. Thanks!!

[@dillrobin]

Mine too! I like that name for it. lol

[@dianeguy7452]

Agree!! I’m always asking hubs are u done with this????

[@donnajones9006]

@@dillrobin me too. It's a definite condition.

[@jenniferd264]

Fantastic Video Kallie! I’m now Single, 58 and living alone in a small 1 bedroom Apt. Going from a 2 story, 4 bedroom 2 bath 2,000 sq ft house w/ big garage and bigger backyard including huge deck, all with a family to 650 sq ft Apt all alone was quite the shock! No one visits. I have no family or friends here. The Silence is deafening at times. The clutter has gotten so bad it really should be paying rent! I really enjoy your channel. This one has me motivated to tackle surface clutter. Your Videos are always filled with practical tips that will improve my quality of life. Thanks 😊

[@alohasernasie2510]

I feel you One step at a time It will get better Hugs!

[@floief]

Yes! Make rooms do double-duty by being creative with decor and thoughtful about "things". My adult daughter, her teenage daughter, the hubs, me, two cats, and a Malinois/Pit mix all live together in 1100 sq feet over two floors. -- one bathroom :( -- Sometimes the dining room is a school office. Sometimes my dressing room is an art studio. And, I have to admit, sometimes it feels a bit crowded. I think I'll try your flat surface idea for a while. After all, if the visual clutter at eye level is minimal it should make a difference.

[@shehulk337]

I don’t have a small house or a small family but these videos really help us make the most out of our average size home.

[@allythewriter]

Love this video, we are in a smaller home too. The only thing that really drives me crazy is that we have a tiny kitchen, and as a person who loves to cook, this makes me nuts. The only thing I would want different, is a bigger kitchen- hopefully in a few years, knock on wood! :)

[@tourmii]

i'm about to move into a place with the smallest kitchen ever. one counter top to use for everything- dish rack, air fryer, chopping veggies, etc. i'm gonna make a stove cover to use as a removeable extra surface area!! now where i'm gonna store everything is another question lmao

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

I am from Romania and when we knok on wood is if we don't want something. Eighter way, good luck

[@uweschroeder]

Yes. We had a very small kitchen when we bought the house. For some reason someone in the 60s thought it's a great idea to have a separating wall. We removed the wall and now we have a very nice open kitchen with a nice island. So much more space to work with and I love it. I can finally put something out of the way without having to deal with it while cooking. So much better than stacking stuff and it's still in the way.

[@SugarMamma]

Tiny kitchen can be so inconvenient, but if we use the principle of minimalism and multifunction appliances, it can help so much! I find that my kitchen usually hosts the most clutter. I just made this video sharing how I quickly decluttered my kitchen so a nicer visual. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7LhJqqhbGfqpY xCC