Minimalist House Tour | Family of 5 | Nourishing Minimalism

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Opening ALL my cupboards and drawers for this DETAILED KITCHEN TOUR >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/q56rqmWiZZKEoc0

[@randommam58]

It’s honestly refreshing to see a bigger family living in something other than a new McMansion. Not everyone can afford to live like kings and queens, but your modest older home is kept clean and orderly and spruced up with your artistic flair. It’s inspiring for those of us with smaller spaces.

[@acajudi100]

Here are somethings I buy : I DO NOT EAT PORK OR PORK PRODUCTS. NO MSG. All DEADLY! freezer Sorry, and that is why I do not have a freezer, except the one in the fridge. I have can good, cereal,grits, hominy, turkey bacon and sausage. brick cheese, pasta, Rice A roni, different types of rice,soups, couscous, Stove Top cornbread stuffing, chicken breast, shrimp, chicken legs and wings, powder milk, coffee, Pepsi, Schweppes ginger Ale, Pine Sol. Borax, Arm and Hammer detergent, corn meal, tuna, corn beef hash, Jumex juices, beef tamales in the can, red salmon, spinach ,asparagus, sugar, flour, Idahoan instant potatoes, can sweet potatoes, evaporate milk and Eagle Brand Condense milk, 96% ground beef,Sabritones,cashews, Snickers, chips, peppers, and seasonings..WATER of course. Dark chocolate with almonds, Jolly Rancher hard candy, Some of the food I buy. I clean with white vinegar, baking soda, Pine Sol, Clorox, and plenty white face towels for everything. Toilet paper, and paper towel, paper plates,zip lock bags, and foil paper. Smuckers Apricot Preserves. Crunchy Skippy Peanut butter. Please make sure your driver gets his tip. I tried to tip Sammi in Waukegan, and the tip was not working, and they will not notify him, but I will keep on trying to locate the DoorDasher Sammi. God bless everyone and keep you safe.

[@randommam58]

@@acajudi100 I think you posted this in the wrong spot

[@Amandahugginkizz]

Most people can't. It drives me crazy when rich people with 1 kid or no kid live on a mansion with tons of rooms lol. Like honesty aside from being a status symbol, why do you need a house that big. Most of america lives paycheck to paycheck and half below poverty, I don't think as many people as we are shown live in giant houses

[@ICU-mw7su]

@@randommam58 I'm just concerned about the pine-sol & detergent he's eating! 😅

[@brennanphelan1797]

I agree it is refreshing to see! Well put! We’re a family of 6 in 1100 sq ft and we love it. 🥰

[@supergran1000]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but it's lovely to see a modest and realistic home. Here in the UK, many of us live in small, terraced houses which date from the late 19th century. We don't have laundry rooms, pantries, basements or garages. I watch some of these minimalist videos and marvel at just how tidy they are, only to discover that possessions are distributed over countless rooms. The real skill is maintaining a neat home when you have zero storage space.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you! Quite a few people have commented that it's nice to see a normal/older home, which I'm glad to hear. ❤️

[@lindavies9948]

supergran1000 Yes we are also in the UK in a late C19th terraced house so it is very different from the spacious modern houses shown in a lot of videos. Whenever I see the basement of an American minimalist home I do tend to think (no doubt wrongly in reality!!) "Well if I had a huge basement like that I would have far less of a storage problem!" It would be good to see what UK minimalists have done with a terraced house. We are just now (after 25 years!) realising we could have made better use of the understairs cupboard - thinking of putting three doors to access it instead of the current one door to a dark cave-like scary stash!

[@supergran1000]

@@lindavies9948 Lol! I love all those North American videos, but the houses are like mansions compared to British homes. I've been grateful for the good ideas, though. At the age of 65, I think I've nearly cracked it! Our understairs space is all open. A dumping space for years, we've finally got it under control just as we're moving out. Our new house is even smaller - but newer. Greetings from Brighton.

[@lindavies9948]

@@supergran1000 I lived in Brighton when I was a student. Had much less stuff then!

[@TheKatelinn]

I live in a lower cottage flat in Scotland, no storage here either. Boiler cupboard and a tiny cupboard to keep out jackets . that's all we have.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

9:40 What a cool Viking Shield 🛡️ and sword. 🗡️❤

[@Claudia_1506]

Thank you for showing your lovely, cozy home. It's so refreshing that you and your house are real - not everybody lives in a perfect castle (and real castles aren't perfect either). Your personality shows everywhere and it's very charming.....

[@stephdow29]

You know the best bit?! The AMAZING welcome you gave when opening your front door! ...It's like a hug from a best friend! So warm and authentic. 🥰 Thanks for sharing your house and ideas we can implement in our own! Xx

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Oh thank you Steph! ❤️

[@carrieschnug9830]

I so appreciate a REAL house! Thank you for the tour! I can for sure get discouraged when looking at all the Pinterest perfect houses! Yours is filled with real life and love!

[@leahl4481]

Finally, a REAL home tour!! So relatable! I just love the colors and cozy feel of your home ☺️. You could put a colorful curtain instead of a door on your laundry closet, hidden with airflow!

[@Oceans5april]

Such a beautiful cozy home. I love how you’ve used every inch of space to accommodate your family. We live in a very small house too but love it. We make it work. Your voice is so calming in every video. Takes my stress away because you have such a sweet soft tone.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@joannevans2829]

Thanks for the tour. I’m in love with the circus linoleum rug!!

[@lormor460]

It is so nice to see how ‘real people’ organize, minimize, and decorate. Other videos are fun to watch but are unrealistic for me. Thank you for this video!

[@wendyhummel9600]

Love your pops of color in your artwork. I have a small house as well, although our closets are a little bigger. I prefer to call it a cozy house and being minimal is the only way to go to make the most of our space. Thanks for your inspiration each week!

[@umabapat8826]

your home is very much relatable to a normal home like mine. Its not huge and all grey, with renovated glamy rooms.. it is cozy. Finally stumbled upon something that I can relate to :) you deserve more views!

[@vickiepaver201]

I agree... watching cleaning or minimalist videos from glamor homes does not help the average, normal person. I love your videos

[@lindawarner7046]

I think your house is adorable. I love the pops of color. I hope you will keep that flooring in your bedroom. That is so unique & suits your house so well. Thanks for the tour.

[@annbeth6730]

Thank you so much for showing your home . It looks very cosy and lived in. Pleased to see the progress you and Naomi .have made in her loft bedroom. I like the way your family all work together to make the.home clean and comfortable. Paul doing all the shelf building and you and the children doing art work. Lots of love to you all .

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Ann Beth! ❤️

[@Margo714P]

I am closet challenged too. The best part about the lack of closet space is that they are not there to get filled up just to weigh you down. Yay!

[@Angora573]

New subscriber here, I have never watched one of your videos before but I love how real your home is, that is not for show and trendy, just cosy and organised. I live in England and here the vast majority of homes do not have closets, we're lucky if we have a linen closet somewhere, mine is in the tiny bathroom. Although most people would never claim to be minimalists we do live more like you seem to rather than the North American homes with five bedrooms and hoarding mentality. I live in a small one bed flat now my kids have left home and I am currently decluttering as much as possible to make my day to day life easier due to health problems making keeping my home clean and tidy difficult- hence my watching videos like yours currently. I look forward to going through your older videos to get some inspiration for my declutter. x

[@MrsBullfinch]

Your house is lovely and cosy and you have brought a lot of colour into it with your paintings etc. I think its good not having too much storage, that way we keep less clutter. Thanks for sharing.

[@cristina.mtz.bravo1982]

Thanks for sharing your space Rachel, your home is peaceful and harmonious and I love those birds, a colour for every kid, that is just lovely! I am sure your kids will all have wonderful memories from this home, you are a great mother 🥰

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Cristina ❤️❤️

[@Christy6000]

I love your home and all the little quirky spaces. I love the art and the birds in the kitchen. I love the history of the circus floor. I’m glad you were able to keep it. I love all of your videos and look forward to every one of them. Take care. 😊

[@Gabrielle499]

I love how intentional you’ve designed & furnished your home. I adore old homes and love the idea of enlarging your kitchen by knocking out a wall. Coffee station & water station are so cool! Your daughter’s room is adorable! 🥰

[@ironrose888]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and what has worked for you. I married and moved to the country with my husband and he doesn’t throw anything away. He had his clothes from the 1970’s. I have too much stuff too. Sometimes it’s very hard to figure out what to keep and what to throw away. 😬

[@friend757]

You have a lovely family and home. Thank you for sharing your life and inspiration with us. Such unique flooring.

[@ms.kim7493]

I love your home. It’s so charming. You and your family make it work. That’s another reason I subscribed because you’re just so relatable. There’s no fluff or anything. It just is what it is, and we love it.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you 🥰

[@RD-vo5vq]

You have inspired me so much! I’ve been decluttering 3 generations of stuff! We also went from a 1200 square foot home to an almost 1800 square foot. I do miss my smaller home. I think when my daughter graduates from high school we might downsize back to a smaller place. In the meantime I’m gonna get rid of everything we don’t need. Today I helped my daughter decluttering her room and since there is no carpet in it we could actually hear an echo when it was nice and clean. 😆 Thanks so much for all your helpful tips and your home is so nice and cozy. 🧡

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Our daughter & son in law run a working farm and I recognize the top of the fridge egg cartons. We do the same. 😁👍 it’s lovely and so well organized!

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Thanks for giving us a tour! Love how you maximize your space. It is amazing how little we need when we minimize. My Grandmas 1800's house was torn down. So nice to see one restored to family use.

[@jessicabrown6943]

I LOVE how your house has so much personality and things are special to you and your family. Most minimalist homes all look the same. White with catalog style decorations. Pretty. But I really love the personality and your style. ❤

[@inspiringsimple]

It’s so fun to see your home. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbarabruce7648]

I really love your home. It is so full of character. Smart people realise that home is where the heart is. And your house is such a home. Nothing is perfect and I'm so glad you showed us your imperfect bathroom. We have a similar problematic bathroom too. We've put up with ours for 20 years. Better than no bathroom! We also have lack of storage and wardrobes. That's why I love seeing how you manage your spaces. Very helpful to me and I bet so many of your subscribers. Thanks Rachel.

[@denisebittick3244]

Thank you so much for sharing how you have decluttered and organized your home. My home is older and the newer storage ideas don't always work. You and your husband have a beautiful, functional home. I look forward to your basement video.

[@loiscampbell3510]

That was a lot of fun. It kind of reminds me of the home I grew up in. I love that the three kids are allowed to display their treasures as they wish.

[@marybentley7835]

Thank you for opening up your home for us to view....It is wonderful to see a home that is REAL!!!! I get so tired of "perfect"staged homes!

[@GradKat]

A very attractive and comfortable family home. I love your paintings! I used to have a living room rug similar to yours - those bright jewel colours are beautiful. Little Snowy is really cute, and Naomi’s loft bedroom is such a cool idea Great tour - thank you!

[@1967hollyberry]

Oh, I love your house! It's got charm and character and I value those things in a house!

[@chrishoush9385]

Thank you for sharing, I can so relate to your son as I am a very visual person or butterfly as clutter bug would say too. Nice he has a Mom who understands.

[@lindamcdermott5475]

I love your old house. It is so unique and has so much character. It reflects your minimalist and artistic nature.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Linda. 😊

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

I really like seeing your home. Your paintings and decor make sense to me now. My mothers family was from Sweden also. You have done so much work to make having no storage work for everyone.

[@barbaraluningham5761]

What a sweetheart you are. I love your darling cozy home. Thank you so much.

[@jadesfieldsandforest2855]

This was so in lightening, most minalistic house tours are so perfect color coded and unattainable. Yours is cozy and real loved it.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Enjoyed this tour I think you have a very special & unique home so refreshing to see genuine & homemade items & paintings 🖼. Absolutely love your channel lol ❤️🇮🇱💖

[@lindaroyal8161]

Wow - 1882, had no idea your house was that old, love it. You mentioned in other videos it was an older home, but don't remember a date. I have a craftsman style, 1945, not very large. I do have hard wood floors, window seat, walk in pantry, comes with quirks, but that's part of an older home & why I love them. I've been curious since discovering your channel, binge watching ALL the videos to catch up to date, how your house was laid out. We never got to see any of the other rooms, mostly the kitchen. Love that you have the same piano you grew up with, it's beautiful, how special to have it for your kids as well. I like the chair rail ledge around the bathroom, hope it finds it's way into your new bathroom. I feel this video was made just for me, since I asked for a home tour and inquired about the string of birds. I appreciate the tour, it's a nice home, it's sooooooo clean & organized. Look forward to the basement one to come. Thank you very much.

[@darladellana4961]

I just want to add my "thank you" to the comments below mine, for inviting all of us to see how you organize for a large family in an older home without built-in closets or giant granite kitchen islands. My experience raising four kids in a not-so-big home was much closer to yours. You are a terrific organizer and I love your decorating style. Bravo!

[@cadencechrome4783]

Feels very familiar as I live in my great great Grandfather's 1800s farmhouse. No closets. This started my decluttering out of necessity. Uneven doors, sloping floors, I wouldn't change a thing. It has taught me alot!

[@katrinabaker3857]

I know my comment is coming a bit late, but have you tried porch paint? I painted hardwood floors one time that I didn’t have the money to restore. I used oil base porch paint and they turned out great and helped up for a long time.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

That's a really good idea, thank you!

[@rjs6172]

Thank you for the home tour. I'm from a large family, shared bedrooms with siblings, not a lot of storage & needed to be creative, and usually had used furniture that was nice but could handle all the kids. My mom was the type of person that also wanted to have our home ready for company but it was a lived-in home, so never like a museum. I really like the art storage frames! Mom would display our art too. A friend told me about office chair casters made like the skateboard wheels (from Amazon) & how well they work. Perhaps changing the casters on your office chair may be an option? Thanks to you & the family for sharing.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thanks Rebecca! I’ll look into that for the office chair 😊

[@mrscpc1918]

I’m really impressed and hope to make positive changes with your ideas.

[@qormi1000]

Great looking house Rachel. I thought you were holding a biscuit :)

[@pameehanson3866]

I love your home as it reminds me of the house I grew up in. These old homes have odd things that make it special. Thanks for sharing your place with me.

[@berthamiranda1828]

Thank you for the tour, although I think you still could decluter more things, taking them to the second hand store or throwing them away. 🙂

[@myxochi]

Wow, what a lovely functional space! Thanks for sharing.

[@francoisefenner1551]

Thank you for inviting us into your home. It can be very challenging with an older house, nothing is straight or square, doors are all different sizes etc. Bless Naomi, maybe a bucket sized hole, with a lid can be cut next to Naomi's bed (round or square) and her beloved dog can be pulled up in a bucket to be with her when she needs him. Hope that makes sense. Just an idea. Your home is so neat and tidy, one day when I'm big....🤭

[@jom6320]

Your house is so nice I painted most walls in my mobile home white. Decluttered paintings i had done there were too many. Love your art work

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Jo 😊

[@debby4450]

Thanks for the tour. I enjoyed seeing how you use your space. We also have a smaller house and it's always nice to see how people maximize the space they have (and de-cluttering helps, too...and I also appreciate that about you!).

[@ginamcdonald7854]

Your home is super cute, love your decorative touches, especially the teal in the shelf system and behind the stove!!! The loft bedroom is a fantastic idea for more floor space! Thanks for the tour of your home and the inspiration ❤️

[@joelandstephanieg3574]

I love that you have a pogo stick tucked behind the front door! I also have 6 kids (ages 6-18). Our pogo stick is much loved by the smaller kids. :)

[@Nourishingminimalism]

That’s so great! They were super excited to get it… good core workout lol

[@cynicallyyours61]

I love the linoleum rug. Very cool and very unique.

[@incognitoriaanonymousita]

Love the entry way mini mudroom.

[@esthermarcen7587]

I do not know how I ended watching this video, but I love it, is so honest and sweet that has been so good experience, I am watching you from Finland, love your home is very Scandinavian style, you can feel proud of it. I subscribed too.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you so much Esther! 😊

[@farmhouseonthemountain]

I've never seen your channel before, but I stayed because you made me feel so welcome right away. I really enjoyed this.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

I'm so glad! ❤️

[@whobeyou5342]

What a Cool floor in your bedroom! I bet that was crazy when you realized that was underneath!

[@aliwaugh5033]

There is nothing better than an older home filled with character, love and personal details. The size of your home is subjective - I think it is a wonderful size for your family and any bigger it would be too big. Thanks for the tour.

[@lisaann6267]

also on front load washers there is a flap in the gasket around the door. it can get mold in there too. bentia larsson showed this in her video on her bathroom. 4.27 laundry routine.

[@liap1293]

Love your artwork. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

[@WifetoJohn]

Thank you!!! I enjoyed this so much. ❤️

[@carleenroberts6002]

Thank you for inviting us into your home. I love color too!

[@karenbrooks4189]

God bless from New Zealand!!!! 🙏 Just found your videos yay and I'm really enjoying your real content 😊

[@adelagarcia6416]

Your home is fully of Life! I love it! Your videos are so refreshing and helpful; you are a Woman of Substance!

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ohiograndma8655]

Love love your bedroom linoleum! It reminds me of my grandma’s. She had floral linoleum.

[@angelacross2216]

Your art is amazing. Actually so is your whole house. I love the eclectic mix of old and new, especially the linoleum flooring.

[@emmashafer6463]

Thank you so much for this tour! I’ve been looking for a minimalist house tour of a family that lives in a normal house. I love your home :)

[@rebeccaarcher3851]

Oklahoma is a drought prone area. We have been in the middle of drought a number of times so I felt safe to paint my wood floors. Every time… Like five times… I would start the project and it would rain! It wasn’t on the forecast. Painting a floor in the rain causes the drying time to be longer and sometimes it just still doesn’t dry well. Next drought? I can paint the floor and make it rain!!!

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Crazy! At least now you know your ability! 😅

[@abc-flower]

You are so different from all the other channels. I also like the other channels about minimalism, cleaning and so on but it is somehow overwhelming. Your videos are more relatable and it shows that we don't have to do that what everyone is doing, just implement what works for us..

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you! That means a lot to me. ❤️

[@anotherhomeschoolmom1367]

Your home is wonderful!! Such an inspiration for me. Your colorful style is so refreshing!!

[@kelseyd4196]

Yay! It was so fun to get a tour of your charming home! I love the history behind it. Our sweet little home was built in 1920 and it fascinates me every day when we find little nooks and crannies and treasures. Thanks for sharing and being so honest about your spaces. Haha! When you first welcomed us in, I thought you were holding a piece of broccoli! 🥦 😂 Definitely not tech savvy over here! 😄 Can't wait for the next video. Have a great day!

[@Nourishingminimalism]

😂😂 that’s great! ❤️

[@CourtneyDanielsfilms]

Love this thorough description of what, how and why. So enjoyed meeting you and Brian at Craft + Commerce, Rachel.

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Courtney! You inspired me, we’ve been brainstorming documentary ideas on the way home this afternoon and wanting to learn more about filming. I loved meeting you!

[@marysargeant1846]

I just found (and subscribed!) to your channel. Thank you for being so clear, organized, and genuine. Your house makes me wish I was still in mine (built in 1920) for that look and feel, but I downsized from the house (roughly 2500 sq. ft.) to an 820-sq.-ft. condo four years ago, and am MOSTLY happy with the change. I use the living room as my studio/office (I also paint and do freelance graphic design), and the large bedroom is where I sleep and have minimal living room furniture. Still have a long way to go, like saying good-bye to knitting and to office clothes and too many dishes! Thanks for the inspiration and great tips!!

[@sharonheatherington]

Love the brightness with lovely pops of colour x

[@margarethawk3073]

Thank you for sharing your house!

[@pinkribbon3541]

I had some sewing and mending to catch up on and I did that while watching this video. Great company ❤️! I love your open shelves that house your rice/bowls. It makes an excellent and useful showcase. 👍🏻

[@cruisepuppy]

I just love your sweet home - everything has a place and a purpose! It is so unique to you and your family - so creative and liveable! I've just discovered your channel and have already gotten SO many ideas. You've motivated me to declutter some new areas and I'm looking at everything in my home with a different mindset - thank you!

[@manyhats3846]

Hi, thanks for inviting me to your home tour! You have a real home.I think Naomis room is cool!You are a very careing mom.I can tell you work hard.My youngest is soon 17. I am single,therefore I dont do as much as you.I raised my children up as readers also.It was cool seeing your hubby with a pile of//////I believe childrens books.I am still in the latter of my decluttering. The sentimental part. Childrens school,art work,some toys.I will keep some but I know I will have to pare down. I just decluttered my snowman collection I was done with for years.It was more the idea that keeping it was holding on to the past.The days of turmoil on the farm ,marital stuff,chaos days.Hard to let go. Letting go of part of my connection to home.The farm will always be home.Sorry, thats a sad tale for another time.One thought lead to another.

[@Erinba]

A lovely normal and functional home happy to see thank you!!

[@TheMons26]

You have really made a difference in my life. Thank you for your example.

[@marysusa6985]

Thank you for sharing your home with us, it is so intentional and thoughtfully organized. I love the bread basket, great idea. Also, the photo boxes for children's artwork is awesome. I do have a question about your tattoos. Do the rings on your arm have a special meaning?

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thanks Mary! Yes, I have 10 bands, in chronological order. The black are for my living children, and have their first initial, the 4 white lines have a heart and represent miscarriages. ❤️

[@marysusa6985]

@@Nourishingminimalism Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Mariamelek4791]

Love it. There is no beauty in perfection.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

This was awesome & so inspiring. We live in an old house and are continuing to minimize our stuff. You have a lovely and organized home!!!!!

[@lyndahayley7382]

Love your space! TY for being there for we, the needy..the wanna be, will be minimalist! Getting there with your help ♥️🇺🇸

[@mcremeans7778]

Thank you for sharing. You had so many good ideas I hadn't thought of. Thank you!

[@SheriAnne0711]

Hi Rachel! Your home is so warm and cozy! Thank you for the tour! It is always fun seeing other peoples homes.Your artwork and your colorful rug in the living room is just beautiful!!. I always look forward to each new video you make! :))

[@deidrecampbell9454]

Thank you for sharing Rachel, you’re an inspiration

[@kristingibson3342]

Thank you for opening your home to us! It feels so full of love and care and creativity.

[@nancyparker2199]

I love love love your living room rug.

[@Sunny-iq6hm]

Thank you for welcoming us into your home, it is beautiful! Just subscribed today 😊. I personally much prefer older homes with big yards. You should be very proud of yourself, your home is a credit to you and your family. May you have health and happiness there for many many years to come. I'm a little jealous of how good you look 😁, I think I'm going to work on minimizing myself next 😂, maybe I'll look as good as you do in those black pants.....in a couple of years 😂!!!

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Thank you Sunny! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tracymuckenfuss9697]

Too cute. Feels so comfy and clean. Sofa, I think a denim sofa would be so nice with your choices of decor. Not to mention durable.

[@SkylarWhitmire]

The circus linoleum is so cool!

[@lydiak4392]

Thank you for opening up your home to us ❤️

[@hollyhaven6411]

I like your cozy house, and finally a house I can relate to on KZbin. Family of 5 in a 3 bedroom 1 bath house 950 square feet upstairs and 950 sq basement used for storage, laundry and my husbands office.

[@xlovelydearx]

I LOVE your home! This video is lovely because it’s so real and everyday. I enjoy seeing homes that are more like mine where things aren’t new and perfect all the time like in the photos. ❤️

[@megaradtron]

Thank you for sharing your home tour! I have a 900sqft townhouse and it is so nice to see a fellow mini-minimal home :) I just subscribed recently and notice that some things have changed around your home... Do you plan on doing an updated tour any time soon?

[@Nourishingminimalism]

Yes!❤️