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[@TheMinimalMom]

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[@ArtingFromScratch]

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[@NoThanku00]

I know you have a small home, but what is you est. sq footage do you have with a basement (do you use a garage or basement or other for storage). I too have a smaller home, but not garage or basement. I have very little storage. I also have an older home so bathrooms and closets are also smaller.

[@lalaydade3364]

Decluttering is tiring for me. All the choices are mentally and physically tiring. I'm on round one for purging and I'm realizing it will take more rounds to let more of my things go. My goal is to have a simple home by the end of this year. I just love your channel and home, so inspiring!

[@uteme]

...keep working at it! Doing what you're doing took me 6 years. Be patient with yourself & your task! You're on the right track!! ♡

[@jonathandaisy71]

It is tiring but do as much as u can I’ve been doing for almost a year and making so many choices n I can tell u you will feel so much better I feel like a backpack was lifted off my back and feel so free I don’t have much to do now n I feel so much happier I love it but it is tiring cause of all the choices you have to do keep it or give it away

[@yellowbirch2498]

With you on this one! I set a timer for 15 minutes or give myself a target of 15 items - sometimes I go over, sometimes I don't, but it helps to set a limit so it doesn't feel too overwhelming ❤

[@GlowingPathWay]

It is tiring for most of the people. I heard somewhere that it's like a muscle, you need to exercise, and like with every exercise - it's best to start small, and build up from there. So, first start by something that you are not emotionally attached, something that's easy for you to decide upon... And take your time, it's a process, most of us have been doing it for years step by step, drawer by drawer, box by box... Don't ever be hard on yourself for not doing enough, but remember to be proud of yourself for doing however much you are able to do!

[@sassysaguaro4906]

Round one is the worst round, keep going and you'll eventually start building your decision making skills until it's less and less tiring. Keep it up!

[@lizharley5723]

I agree with a lot of what you said except I refuse to remove my wedding photo from a nightstand. That makes me happy and it makes me feel that my late husband is there.

[@candma4240]

I'm glad you have this special memory to keep near you. ❤ I'm sorry for your deep loss.

[@annbeth6730]

Don’t declutter the items you cherish . That’s not sensible.

[@danarzechula3769]

Aww that is sweet and definitely not clutter therefore does not need to be decluttered❤

[@Julie-si3hi]

Absolutely ❤

[@AndreaCrisp]

That is definitely not clutter. 💖

[@kristen7623]

Ok…where do you put your water, phone, alarm clock, chapstick, book…the list goes on! It’s the lack of nightstand that’s blowing my mind

[@aostara]

And for those of us that wear glasses - those have to be right next to me for when I wake up!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

I agree with you. The nightstand is a definite need in my bedroom.

[@amymalone6685]

Same here. Glasses, water, and both hubby and I have to wear CPAP masks. I can’t think of any way to purge the nightstands from our room, although we could REALLY use the extra space!

[@y.peffle2802]

my alarm is on my phone which goes on top of my headboard, drink water before bed, chapstick in bathroom

[@kasenhutton]

@@amymalone6685if you really need the space maybe install a wall mounted shelf or cubby! Maybe there are even ones with drawers

[@angelagregory2810]

You said you have one bag , I’d love for you to do a minimalist “ what’s in my bag “ video. Where you show your one bag and what you carry ❤

[@janagyll]

I love every time you give permission to get rid of things we spent money on. Even a lot of money. I was keeping so many things because they cost X amount of dollars, but now that they’re gone I don’t miss them at all! Thank you for your videos!

[@dusdeemalakanittanon9240]

😊😊😊 😅

[@ashleyc6421]

Agree! It makes me more careful of what I spend money on and bring into the house.

[@IRISHLASS273]

Why do you need this person's permission to do anything in your OWN HOME? Did she give you the money to buy the items of which you speak?

[@claudia_christianmommy]

I decluttered my room and we have very little storage space but I learned overtime that small house and little storage room itself also is a blessing in disguise; only keep what is in fact worth keeping. I have no choice and I love having a clean home with 3 littles; before it seemed impossible. Dawn, Thank you for being unapologetically yourself!❤

[@candma4240]

So well said. I'm becoming more grateful for our smaller home, because I'm not as tempted to keep so much stuff. Decluttering is bringing me such freedom. ❤

[@harmonyhowlett4695]

I would suggest a coat of paint once the room is decluttered. I patched holes after decluttering decir and then painted a fresh coat of paint. Made all the difference!

[@margarethawk3073]

I love to journal. I have old journals that I enjoy looking back in and see where I was, what I dealt with, growth in my life, etc. I journal in bed. I love books and yes, some are older. I read in bed. To me, this is relaxing! I need this. Also, always keep an extra sheet set. You cannot always wash and dry them immediately. For example: our granddaughter took a nap in our bed. She is two and her pull up leaked through on our bedding. We don’t have a dryer to use currently and hang our clothes to dry.

[@daughterofmyabba]

I agree on the sheets, I don't need a spare set for every bed in our house (we are a family of 9) but I do keep a spare set in each bed size for accidents. Same with a few extra blankets.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

Our bedroom is literally a bedroom. It's as long as our bed, built on a platform with 6 drawers per side. Closets are on each side. A huge window is in the foot wall bringing in a beautiful scene of the mountains in the distance and stars at night. So our bedroom is definitely a peaceful place. I love that sitting area in your room.

[@lastpolarbearcub]

This soft wave hairstyle with the tan shirt and gold jewelry looks GREAT on you. Thanks for all you do!!

[@PinkieJoJo]

For recipes, I bought 1 blank cookbook. I have had it for years and it’s only about 1/4 full. If I find a recipe that I love and find myself using over and over again and would want to be able to share with others one day I write it in. I know a computer could do the same but I love having that one physical spiral book to pull out. Got rid of all the other cookbooks I had. Don’t miss them at all and my cookbook is now where it belongs, in the kitchen.

[@susanrnbc]

You might need a nightstand when you get older. My nightstand drawer holds my bite splint, a few throat lozenges, lip balm, Tums, reading glasses, tissues, one book, a reading light and Alexa who serves as a clock and alarm. Most of this gets stashed in the top drawer.

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

She did say someone else might need a nightstand and "I'm not saying this is for everyone." Basically, just question everything you have and if you don't need it, remove it.

[@DebNeidhard-cb8di]

AND YOUR FAN!!

[@virginialangford6257]

Why does age have anything to do with the list of items you keep in your night table?

[@georgewagner7787]

Reading glasses

[@jenharvey8360]

And a CPAP machine - many of us need them as we get older And where do you put the bedside lamp? Ever since I was 3, I have been unable to get to sleep without reading in bed.

[@shelleyt367]

for me, the keys that have 'hit home' is when you referred to all of this stuff as 'inventory' and 'the money is already spent'; having space feels peaceful

[@ros8986]

Extra bedding and towels - My church has a group that supplies things to individuals and families who are being housed (after being homeless) they desperately need our extra stuff ( also kitchen stuff). If you contact any org dealing with people who are homeless they will know other orgs helping with rehousing people.

[@shannong7556]

Night tables are a must for us. Coffee in bed reading the news on our tablets in the morning is my favorite time of the day and lamps, coffee cups and tablets have to go on them.

[@lizharley5723]

Me too. I need a lamp and my cpap machine and I often have breakfast in bed so the dishes need to go somewhere.

[@shanab1298]

I agree too! Minimalist isn't just about having LESS, it's about eliminating things that you don't find useful, and therefore don't "need". For me, I only have one nightstand because I have that surface as a place to put my cat's heated bed so it can look out the window, as well as space underneath to hold my books and medications etc. But we didn't need that second nightstand so we eliminated that. So the room is a little bit more open. It's all about whatever works for each of us and it's not about living with the most Spartan number of items in your home so that you look like you don't have anything! It's literally about what works for you and adds value and ease to your life instead of becoming a burden and just living and working around excess things that are in your way. ☺️

[@daughterofmyabba]

Same here, cpap and a lamp and place to put my glasses. I enjoy having a nightstand. ❤

[@sunnymornings2424]

We've had a plague of carpet moths 🦋 and so this weekend we took every item out of our little bedroom to treat the carpet. We only put back in those things that we had treated and really needed. I love my room now and think the moths were a blessing in disguise!

[@daughterofmyabba]

We had this happen with mites a few years back, truly was a blessing in disguise ❤ yay for your peaceful bedroom.

[@georgewagner7787]

We had bedbugs. Not a blessing

[@sunnymornings2424]

@@georgewagner7787 Poor you!

[@ladypaz]

I need a lamp on a nightstand. I hate overhead lighting!

[@ros8986]

I also hate overhead lighting. I have torchieres with metal (opaque) shades so the light is never glaring because it is indirct light which is rreflected off the walls and ceiling (and the special plugs with a clicker to turn each one independently on/off. Also yellow light is very depressing for me so I only use 4500K to 5000K lightbulbs which are a true white light (you can find them now inexpensively at Home Depot and other major stores - just check the K number on the package).

[@virginialangford6257]

No overhead lights anywhere anytime

[@kj7653]

I need both, especially overhead.

[@GeorgiaNew]

Sitting in my newly “hushed” bedroom and trying to decide if I need to add any stuff back and just came upon this video! Perfect timing! ✨✨✨

[@ap85jp87]

Stop buying!!! Stop shopping from Target, Dollar Store, Walmart! Stop buying from Amazon! Just stop!!!

[@ladyporter2851]

Agree. At some point, I changed my mindset from a “buying” phase to a “not buying” phase. This change has been excellent for my wallet & for my sanity.

[@georgewagner7787]

Volunteer instead

[@lth7023]

I AGREE! I have practiced "Controlled Purchasing" for many years! Budget wise we put NECCESSITY at the top of our List! We do shop on Amazon, bc the site offers things that we need, but aren't always available in Local Stores! We are both in our middle 70s & have certain dietary & supply needs that are available on that Site! During the Pandemic lockdown, we couldn't get the things we needed, so we began to use Subscribe & Save & have EVERYTHING we use Regularly Delivered every month! We can compare prices & quality & it's easy for us to make good choices to fit our needs! No more running around Town to the different Stores & not being able to find what we need! It's Exhausting! We store the items in our very organized Pantry or Garage! There's a place for everything! Then we buy fresh/frozen foods weekly & bring them home, wash & cut up then store in the refrigerator or freezer! Like you mentioned, we don't have TVs or desk top computers & sleep better for it! Our Home is Peaceful bc we don't have all the Intrusive Noise of the News/Shows from the Outside World! We have Cell Phones only & have all our Books, Movies, Weather, Interesting Shows etc on them! The biggest thing is to Take Control of Our Lives & YES Definately Aim for PEACE!

[@sct4040]

Agree, Americans spend too much money on stuff not needed.

[@LD-yg6bw]

Taking a picture of the room you want to declutter helps you see what you might want to get rid of or at least relocate. I wanted to upload a photo of my bedroom to try out some new paint colors, and I couldn't believe how cluttered it looked. I thought I had minimal stuff in there. Does the camera add clutter like it adds pounds?

[@ros8986]

hee hee! "clutter blindness" is actually a thing, every professional organizer says every client has it.

[@georgewagner7787]

I don't have it I see the mess Photo NOOO. YIKES

[@bluefinger02]

I’m in the midst of organizing and decluttering my one-bedroom apartment. I know it won’t be a quick process, and I’m fine with taking it slow and steady. What I really need and appreciate is a channel like yours that reinforces my decluttering efforts and helps me stay on track, rather than watching “haul” videos. Watching your videos always puts me in the “purging mood.” While I may never be a hardcore minimalist, I learn so much from your content. Thank you for being such a positive influence ❤

[@jan9562]

This! Same for me 🙂

[@BekahP.]

Same

[@georgewagner7787]

Same here. I've been here 40 years

[@dianabloom3937]

I clicked on this video thinking my bedroom was done. Now I’m off to declutter it further. 😎

[@phenmom]

One 9f the best decisions we made was to get rid of the nightstands, dresser, big bed frame and chest from our bedroom! We remodeled our closet and put everything in there. Everything else was cleaned out and donated. All we have is a sitting are with sofa and chair, bed and two small nightstands. Best decision ever! I love all your advice and the way you always give "permission" to us to get rid of stuff. Thanks for just being Dawn!

[@Asphodel27one]

She just convinced me to eliminate the bedside table. Her advice awhile back about fewer surfaces has helped me throughout the house!

[@lorraineedmond5921]

I’m staying in an Air bnb this week with no nightstand and it’s driving me nuts.

[@MyFocusVaries]

Thanks for raising this topic, Dawn. Totally agree with you on night tables. I have a little shelf for my glasses and phone. My lamp is wall mounted. Our bedroom has very little furniture since we don't spend time there except at nighttime. I don't need a chair, since I don't read or rest there. I have a dresser for clothes, a hanging mirror cabinet that holds jewelry and accessories (now mostly empty). No junk, no clutter -- thanks to following your philosophy.

[@fionaschiffl8065]

I’m setting up a new bedroom for me and am concentrating what’s going in there rather than what I’m taking out as I’d completely emptied the room as it used to be a sewing room. Painting it and hanging gorgeous curtains has made it a totally new room. It’s going to be calm, only have what it needs to make me happy and is practical and show my personality. I took out the wardrobe doors and all but 2 shelves so the dresser could go in there and I could have some art above it. ❤

[@Fernie4243]

It would give me so much more peace to Declutter my phone than even one book. I happily live with 10 items of clothing and thousands of books.

[@ankebachmann4055]

I love my books too! Moving soon to a much smaller house and I’m stressed out about not being able to bring all my books🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-ep6ux6tl8e]

My bedroom is my favorite place in the house. It’s relaxing, pretty, & clutter free. I do have a TV though.

[@BethanyPlatt322]

I have a tv too, but to me, that is relaxing. After a long day, I love to curl up on my bed and watch one of my favorite childhood movies. I don't watch stressful stuff, and I can just zone out and enjoy the story.

[@tldx50]

A ty is relaxing to me too. Won’t ever get rid of it. Ever.

[@daughterofmyabba]

Same here. My husband and I enjoy unwinding to an old program before going to sleep.

[@margaretpenaranda9459]

I totally agree! I’ve been working on minimizing clutter in my bedroom, now I basically have none. The last time I was preparing for a trip and had clothes, toiletries, etc on my dresser, I could feel the tension in the room. Needed to clear it up asap. Thanks Dawn.

[@coririch1170]

I love this so much. “You are worthy of this” is such a powerful message. Thank you for all that you do. Your content has changed my family of 5’s life for the better! We have been minimalists for almost 2 years now and have no plans of going back, thanks to you!! ❤

[@lucystrider728]

If you have decluttered and really are short a closet or a room to make your house function-our house is small with no basement, tiny attic, no garage, and almost no storage- and you have any yard and your locality allows it, you can make a huge difference with a shed. They are a few thousand dollars to hire done, and check if there are rules to follow for size, height, and base, etc. Do not do it to keep a bunch of stuff you do not use, but if you need a quiet space for work, smelly crafts, or to store camping equipment that simply will not fit in your home but you do use, it is a great option. If you are in an apartment or hoa you will have to double down on minimuzing belongings and making space multitask. An example is after I simplified my clothes and shoes, I was able to store my important document boxes inside my closet instead of stacked on the floor. I do have to have my office in the corner of my small bedroom but it is no longer cluttered. Like Dawn says, stores are for storage for things you might need someday but do not use now. Her tips work for any setup, outbuildings or not.

[@williamclark1244]

I decluttered my bedroom a few years ago. It was the best decision to not have any electronics in the room, no books other than my bible, clearing off and placing the dresser in the closet after reducing clothing inventory, clearing off the nightstand of everything but two plants and not storing anything under the bed or anything on the floor. I also reduced my bedding to one set of really good sheets (which I wash and just put back on the bed), a weighted blanket and one comforter. My bedroom is truly a haven when I go to bed now.

[@elliebellie7816]

The drawers of my nightstand are where I keep my important papers. i always know right where they are. And it is essential for a reading lamp, book, my phone and phone charger, my glasses, and a drinking glass.

[@alisien6227]

Our dresser now holds our books, dvds, photo albums, etc. We were able to declutter 2 bookshelves by moving those items into the dresser, have less furniture to clean and we don't have the extra visual clutter.

[@danarzechula3769]

Awesome!!

[@user-sr7mi2uf5v]

I love the idea of no phone at night and first-thing in the morning and would like to try that. I don’t think I saw a clock or alarm anywhere in your room though, so how do you wake up in the morning?

[@JenOooo]

Oh this is exactly what I needed to kick-start me again 💓💓💓 I'd flatlined the past few months on my decluttering journey! Happy to report I'm already somewhat ahead, never have the phone data on when I go to bed, no photos or decor, no TV in the house at all, I got rid of all of my bags except for 2 last month, shoes I'm still hung up on 😕 Thanks for reigniting the want to do more 🙌👏🥰

[@ElizabethJaxon]

Yes, no TVs or phones in the bedroom!! Guard your bedroom like the sanctuary of peace it needs to be 😌

[@kalayne6713]

I used to laugh at all the cushions but now, I use one between my knees to help my back, different ones for shoulders and torn ligaments in my arms. Ageing is not for the faint-hearted. Keep some cushions.

[@DebbieOrlando-z5h]

I remember going on a work incentive trip I earned for my husband and me. One of the other ladies on the trip had brought 13 purses and about the same in shoes…for a week! I couldn’t get over that. I have just a few pair of shoes and a couple purses that I actually use and get my money out of!

[@jlbnerdy]

I've taken a break from decluttering/home videos while in a very transitional & unsure spot in life... and needed this today. Thank you ❤

[@jennerationcreations5982]

Thank you so much for this video! I am currently working on making our bedroom an area where we can find peace. We have 7 ppl in 1100 sq ft so our bedroom quickly became the catch all over the last 17 years. We’ve finally decided we are ready to have a peaceful welcoming space and willing to purge purge purge to make it happen! This was very encouraging and insightful.

[@daughterofmyabba]

You can do it! There's 9 of us in 1700sf and I can testify to the fact it can work. ❤

[@janethunt4037]

My dresser had lots of framed pictures on it; I pared it down to 3, boxed the others, and occasionally I change them with the others. It looks so much better and is way easier to dust.

[@daughterofmyabba]

Yay! And it allows you to highlight those 3 at a time ❤ nice work!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Got a Helix Dusk through your link for our coastal home. My burly husband loves it! He says he no longer feels like he's being pushed and falling off the bed from the hump in the middle. Thank you! I no longer use the 9 drawer dresser in our bedroom and have moved that contents into a shelf/basket system in my closet so that's about to go to the driveway with a FREE sign on it. Recommendations please for something on that wall so it doesn't look so naked. A large horizontal mirror or leave it blank and learn to become used to that naked peace? BTW, that's a great idea for a video: How to adapt to blank spaces.

[@susandermond9254]

How about a macrame hanging or a round mirror?

[@blujeans9462]

I'm moving soon and have decided that the 'master bedroom' will be the smallest bedroom in this 4-bedroom house! It is so small that there is, literally, only enough space on one wall for the bed and two nightstands (definitely need nightstands! Like, where do you put your cup of tea if you can't sleep and you decide to read a book in bed? :-). On the only other available wall will be an antique radio that has been in the family for decades that I can't part with. There is no room for bureaus or other furniture for clothes. And, you know what - I'm fine with that. I have decided that all of my master bedroom furniture will go into the 'true' master bedroom - which will be the guest room - and all my clothes (not much) actually, will be there. I can go upstairs whenever I need clothes - otherwise a few small totes in the closet will be fine for most days (probably use the closet as a linen closet for vacuums and such - which are too big to fit in the true linen closet). None of my guests ever stay long enough to need to put clothes in a bureau (but if they did, I have enough drawers to leave one empty for them). And lastly, I am so looking forward to having that radio as a tv stand! I've never had a tv in the bedroom - so this will be new! I actually hate watching tv - so much so that every time I turn it on it is because I know it will put me to sleep out of sheer boredom. I can zonk out in the recliner in minutes if I put the tv on with a timer set to 30 minutes. :-) So why choose the smallest room in the house for my bedroom? Well, since I only go in there to sleep - why do I need so much room when my eyes are closed 99% of the time that I am there. And secondly, it has a huge window overlooking a lake surrounded by woods - now that's worth waking up to. :-)

[@sarabickel9996]

Although I live a single room, with access to kitchen and living room, I can really use your ideas. On the best days, I clean it twice, morning and before bed. For example, I cant charge my phone somewhere else, but can implement the no phone time before sleep. Thanks for all your great tips and plans!!

[@user-bh3qz8xm3g]

It's easier to minimize when you have a home. I live with my son since my husband died and I had multiple heart attacks. I have a large bedroom. That's it. It's nice. It has been necessary to get rid of most of my stuff, but I still have a lot for just one room. It's hard to get down to the bare minimum. There are so many memories attached to so many things. Things from shopping trips with my daughter before she passed away in 2023. Pictures of her and my oldest son, who also passed away in 2023. Things that I remember buying when we were all together. Things I remember wearing when we were together.

[@StephanieRuby09]

We do not have nightstands in our bedroom. Years ago when we used to, the drawers just filled up with junk and the table tops had to constantly be organized and cleared off. The way we have our bed now, no room for nightstands, so we removed them. It has been a number of years, and we never missed them.

[@thecreatorinme7]

We are self employed and had a desk in our room, and I mentioned in my KZbin video (as I moved the desk to our already cluttered master closet) The stacks of paper and work load silently screamed their to do’s at me. It had to go. I also eliminated all under bed storage, for myself and all 5 kids. Slow progress, but I have begun to challenge everything, and be ruthless to the unnecessaries in my life, THANKS TO YOU! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@dsr8223]

I moved my chest of drawers into my closet and put the TV on top of it. It's so nice to close the closet doors and simplify the room visually.

[@cassieopia532]

My bedroom is too small for my dresser. It’s in a walk-in closet off the bathroom. I was upset at first, but then I realized my sleep had dramatically improved. My brain really likes the smaller, sparse room. 😊

[@DarlaLeuschen]

We are on our 6th (maybe 7th) year of decluttering. I used the strategy of starting small and holding what was accomplished before advancing to new areas. This way I was always able to feel my efforts weren't wasted (like back in the days of stuff-shuffling). My bedroom is where I started, because I wanted a haven in the chaos. This is especially important when some of the decluttering decision-making started bringing fatigue. I go through every room in my home every year, but now my bedroom takes a few hours at the most. The biggest change is the mind set shift where we declutter as we go along and things don't pile up quite like they used to. Trading stuff for peace is real!!!!

[@deborahkeane6404]

I haven’t watched for a while and my house shows it. Peaceful it is not that sounds like an oxymoron. It took me two days to clean out my bedroom closet. I love it so much now I have a whole lot of house to work on.

[@lakegirlbeachgirlcraftgirl9372]

Love these so much. You continue to inspire me. My life is so much better now that I'm following so many of your principals. Thank you for making a difference!

[@m.siriani7937]

Thanks for this video. It's very encouraging. I do have one concern regarding not keeping a phone in the bedroom at night. I've always felt it was necessary in case of an emergency, either from an incoming call (family ER) or outgoing. Plus, when my husband is out of town, I always feel safer having a phone close at hand.

[@daughterofmyabba]

I say if it helps you sleep to have your phone nearby, keep it nearby 😊

[@lenettasmith-murray2145]

I have to use under my bed for storage. I love the idea of moving my dresser into my closet, especially since i got rid of 5 bags of clothes. My apartment is very small. 😊

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

My bedroom is the smallest in our house and we bought a captain style bed with 6 drawers underneath. I have an armoire for hanging clothes and everything else goes in the drawers. The bed with storage was game changer for us!

[@darcy8195]

My bedroom is my favorite place in the house, too! I’ve decluttered so much and it’s so peaceful. When I go in to take a break, I need to leave my phone in another room so I’m not distracted with phone clutter! 😂 My girls need to watch BC they have decluttered a ton! But are adding too many decorations...making it re-cluttered. They, 14 and 11, have been inspired by you to declutter and it can be hard for me seeing things go. I’m going thru my closet getting rid of more books...and journals. I’m hoping to catch my hubby at the right time to go thru his shoes. Thanks for all you do! I love you!

[@MsIlovemusic07]

My room is 12ft by 26 ft (or so). I have everything in here 😂. People have said it looks like a studio apartment. The entire perimeter is lined with furniture/things. Tv stand, futon, side table, upholstered bench, desk, keyboard 🎹, tall plant stand, small bookshelf, large display shelf, side table, bed, small display shelf . And some decors items on the wall, as well as on the shelves.

[@andreahall6007]

Wow was alot just reading lol ❤

[@pinkroses135]

This has to be my favorite part of minimalism/simple living/essentialism. That sanctuary makes a difference.

[@donnad8084]

I need a nightstand! Clock, control for the a/c, Bible and reading glasses within reaching distance.

[@xochilguevara3429]

I followed your example and “hushed” my desk this weekend. It soooooooooooo much better now!

[@libertyg4402]

I hushed my bedroom this weekend too! :) It's so peaceful now. I'm being WAY more selective about what's coming back in.

[@wendyinegbenedo1307]

Watching this 😆 looking at 5 extra lamps.... sitting in my spare room...staring at me as I am wondering what to do with them. ❤ We downsized to a smaller home and have no place for them. I love how beautiful they are, but they need to go to someone who will have room to use them. ❤😊

[@daphblue]

I relate to this- I have some bases in our attic waiting for the perfect shades 😭

[@angels2momma]

I so love your home Dawn!! You are so pretty today.

[@abbybeckerdite5946]

You should make a video about how to be a minimalist or avoid clutter while in the process of moving! I am in the midst of packing up for a move and these past couple months, the random piles on the ground have been making me crazy! I love your videos. You always do such a great job!

[@izmir0delight]

I LOVE that you say, " Permission to let those things go". Obviously I don't need your permission but I totally tell myself Minimal Mom said it's okay.

[@kellyfindshouses]

I'd love to have a bedroom. We moved into a one bedroom mobile home that needed work 2 years ago. Bed is still in living room. I'd love to actually have a dresser. My clothes are tucked away all over the house. It's worse than living out of a suitcase. The ceiling has been replaced now and we are about to close it up but the floor needs to still be done. Husband has taken a job out of town so there's no hope of having a bedroom in sight. So, don't pitty me everyone, instead go and make your sanctuary! Take your space back for me. ❤

[@aliciaamond8148]

I just decluttered my kids toy room, that turned into a catch all, into a guest room again. I made it a sanctuary room. Full of serene, atmosphere of peace. I almost have the whole thing together.

[@kaychaney6102]

After so many years you still speak to me. Thank you.

[@juliekonigskind6434]

Dear Dawn, I could not agree more! We highly simplified our bedroom and it feels so good to enter and have absolutely no to dos waiting for me other than to go to sleep or read a couple of pages from the one book each my husband and i are allowed to have in there. It is so worth protecting the peace of the space and when it comes to stuff trickling in and slowly filling the corners, it is a breeze to kick it all out, because I know what I'm gaining in return!

[@extrememinimalism]

Live in a one bedroom flat with my toddler. We both have single beds, a huge TV, a shelf and tiny built in closet in an awkward 10 by 10 space. We share the bedroom until hes old enough to need or want his own room then I will be sleeping in the lounge. If I owned this space AND had money, it would look so different. But thats not the case currently. So I will sleep on the floor until we do.

[@Julie-si3hi]

Good job mama x 👏 being a single parents is hard but putting your child first is a blessing to them, just take care of yourself too x

[@extrememinimalism]

@@Julie-si3hi Sleeping on the floor itself won't be a bother. The only worry is bugs and mould.

[@thea-rose]

Our built in wardrobe in our bedroom began to grow mould (external walls, poorly insulated house, very cold, wet winter = big mould issue due to cold bridging!) and it forced our hand to literally tear the room apart - something I had wanted to do for a while for aesthetic reasons but it was never top of the priority list… we decided not to put a wardrobe back in the room as three of the four walls in our bedroom are external walls and instead decided to make the room quite literally a bed-room… we decluttered those big wardrobes massively and moved our remaining clothes and shoes etc (less than 15% of what had been in the old wardrobe) into a new free standing wardrobe (on an internal wall!) in our spare bedroom and we also moved our bed side tables into the new wardrobe as small item storage. Now we just have a bed and a small dresser in our bedroom, that’s it! The dresser is where we keep our spare bed linens (we don’t own a tumble dryer so we have to have a spare set as we can’t get them dry in one day here in the north of Europe) and it also provides a flat surface for a small speaker (we love listening to music as we drift off to sleep) and an alarm clock. Above this dresser is a stunning photo canvas my husband took during a very special holiday. It’s my favourite room in our home and it is exactly what Dawn says, a sanctuary full of space and light with zero excess or clutter and I protect this space to ensure it stays like that. I’m now using this as the blue print for the rest of my house as I slowly peel back each layer of the clutter onion. While it was a huge pain to deal with the mould I honestly now think it was a blessing is disguise because we now have the most beautiful calm sanctuary bedroom and our quality of sleep is so much better. I know we are lucky to have a spare bedroom to allow us to do this but I just wanted to share this because I wholeheartedly agree with what Dawn is saying in this video. For reference we did this two years ago, so we’ve had this gorgeous minimal space for a while and I adore it.

[@wendybelfry1110]

My bedroom has always been my sanctuary. I have always kept it minimal so I can get away from the chaos of the daily grind.

[@andreagardner2335]

I have always run an uncluttered, pared down home. Retired now. We have a buffet in our bedroom. It’s a handy place to store extra bedding we would need during a power outage. Along with emergency lighting and batteries, etc. because we have a pared down home, we have that space for what we know is important but does take up space. There are some things we all should have for emergencies. Keep the phone near you! In an emergency, you will need it! Just don’t pick it up before bed.

[@paularuotsalainen8954]

I think my bedroom as a place to sleep and relax. I don't put anything there that does not help to sleep or relax. My apartment is small so I decided to keep my linens and extra beddings in my bedroom. I use all of those or my guests uses. I also look that I don't have anything on dresser, so it is easy to clean. I have 1 dresser in my bedroom and 1 ottoman and inside of it I have all blankets (for guests and for winter). I have big pillows on the ottoman and I can sit there and read or look out of window. I have only 3 colors in my bedroom so it it calming. It helps that I think what is the purpose of this room. Everything what goes into the room has to go into the category of that room.

[@Nadja-x1f]

I can agree with this and have have a single bed sheet set for the past few years but am now getting a second set to put on the bed when I need to wash the sheets but get home late so that I don't need to stay up later waiting for my sheets to be clean.

[@tameehan0626]

I began minimalizing last summer and am starting round three and I am going to be RUTHLESS this time around! I did give myself a 50 hanger challenge and paired outfits together using these little hanger clips I found on Amazon and LOVE IT! If I get something new (or gently used) I have to make the decision to get rid of something to have a hanger to spare. This has really helped me to only have what I love and wear which makes mornings so much simpler! Love you Dawn!

[@brittneycunningham7436]

Dawn, where does your alarm clock go? ⏰️ I've tried moving ours and having no nightstand but the best place just seems to be a nightstand for us. Please share what you do 😊 Thank and I LOVE your videos.

[@sharondean774]

Love your videos. My bedroom has been the hardest to declutter. I’m constantly working on it. I’ve done my closet several times. It’s hard sorting with clothes and journals.

[@TheAAnne123]

I have had my Helix for three years now and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT‼️‼️‼️

[@lisam5744]

I'm with you in keeping my bedroom sparse and minimal. No TV, no cell phones, minimal furniture, etc. It creates this quiet haven to sleep and recharge in. I've been taking that same energy room to room and my home has so much less stuff now and it makes me so happy. I told my husband it feels like the energy of the house flows now rather than getting stuck where there was too much stuff. And when there's a pile that needs tending, it's so obvious now.

[@AB-ej3dx]

I especially love this video, and I am now motivated to get my bedroom decluttered so that it feels more cozy and peaceful. Thank you Dawn🥰

[@didomilan1725]

Lots of extra bedding, linens, clothes ect are attractions for dust and moths. Even too many bath towels. Any time you’re cramming stuff into a closet you need an edit. Dawn had talked about storing each person’s linen in their room. This really is a great idea to loosen up storage in your house

[@elizabethedwards761]

❤Dawn I live thousands of miles from you in the UK. I've been listening to you for a couple of years now. You dont realise how you transform lives. My whole thinking is changed because of you, and my family is beginning to have a different way too. Thank you so much for setting us free, from unnecessary clutter . Lizzie from Cheshire uk

[@bobbijonichols5651]

My issue/problem is that my sweet hubby of 37 years doesn't buy into the effects of clutter. I 100% see & feel the difference. Any suggestions? I've been minimizing for 6-7 years.

[@pippas5808]

I feel your pain! I've learned not to declutter shared spaces in our home because my husband just buys twice as much new stuff to fill the space, so we end up with even more clutter than before, only its less useful (e.g. I got rid of 5 cookbooks that I did use and he bought 10 new ones that are not the kind of things we cook!) I've found the only solution for us is to have designated areas for his stuff and mine. So in our bedroom, his half of the room looks like a tornado hit it and mine is clutter free and calm - I just try not to look at his side of the room except when I'm cleaning. If you can have a room of your own, even if it's just a tiny boxroom, that's even better - just one spot in the house that you can keep clutter free makes all the difference.

[@michellereader5456]

Create & protect your space … & see what happens… just your bedroom area!!

[@amahler7]

This is my issue too, it does help that our spaces are very designated. His office, dresser, and garage are hoarder dens but most of the house (spaces I manage) are clutter free and peaceful. After almost 10 years I’m learning to ignore his areas since there’s nothing I can do about them

[@LinKatHen]

I have this same problem, but I now recognise that hubby is not bothered by clutter, he needs everything out where he can see it. So I keep 'my' areas clutter free, and give thanks everyday that I have a wonderful husband who loves me, does all the DIY and is a great father and grandfather. Don't dwell on what he does 'wrong'.

[@sandralake2459]

My husband is the same he has small tables beside his chair which are cluttered it's the first thing you see when you walk into the living room so your comments about being good husband etc thank you will hopefully stop me stressing

[@candma4240]

Dawn, I just want to say thank you so much for your videos and your podcast. This is a ministry. God has been bringing me so much freedom through decluttering and simplifying. You and Diana are such a blessing to me. Sending love and gratefulness, your sister in Christ, Melanie ❤

[@jennifercarroll3355]

I love your tips and encouragement. May I offer you some? Skip the watering globe. I use disposable watering globes for vacations (ie upcycled beverage bottles), but plant care can also be minimalized: Right soil, right light, correct watering. To water any plant: drench the soil thoroughly then let it dry (the right amount for your plant) before you water again. (And never let it sit in water.) Using a clear pot inside a decorative pot can be helpful, but you have my permission to skip the gadget and just water your plant. 😉

[@angelaschredl9245]

Question everything! - that Was all I needed to hear ❤ Thank you

[@kennethbailey9853]

Amen to Peaceful Space in Home. 😁❤️

[@christinequintana881]

Great ideas as always. We all need a restful space and can take ideas that work for our families! Thank you.

[@vikieierdam5516]

We have a closet in our bedroom. My husband built 6 deep drawers in the center of it YEARS ago; 3 for me and 3 for him. No more dresser in the main bedroom space. We love it.

[@jonelledavenport8701]

😊 I look forward to our Tuesday visits. Coincidentally, today I made a pass through bedrooms.

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

I decluttered SO MUCH that I no longer have a dresser (my husband still has his tho lol!) I have very few clothes. I also have plastic drawers (I got them at Walmart). They used to hold craft supplies (decluttered those!) and they now live in my closet holding all of my folded clothes (t-shirts, under wear, pj's) I hang everything else (PS - I do not have a walk in closet!)

[@9dudley]

Dawn, you are an EXCELLENT teacher. I really appreciate that. The way you explain things so clearly, plus so encouraging, positive, and truly humble. Yeah, obviously you have knack for organizing, but I keep choosing you because you’re the best teacher EVER.

[@alexandrawhite7614]

For me, some extra decor promotes tranquillity. Potted plants and, most recently, a Buddha statue definitely calm me each time I rest eyes on them. (I am not really a Buddhist, but there is something about the statue"s stillness that helps.)

[@eightyninetreasure]

I just cleared off half of the contents on my dresser while watching this video. I put it in a box, I’m going to tuck it away and check back the box in a month. I’m 12 months post partum and some of the items we used when we brought baby home that we don’t use frequently (humidifier, books half read, lotions, deodorant). Some can be put in the bathroom. I want our bedroom to be peaceful and distraction free.

[@dianeo]

I agree with so much of this! However, I can't do without a nightstand for my bedtime book, eyeglasses and lamp. I also use my phone for an alarm clock there, but my rule is no scrolling at bedtime. Thanks for the tips!

[@skayea]

I would never give mine up. Even when I travel, I have a zippered pouch that I keep packed with duplicates of my "nightstand" items. Ear plugs, lip balm, tissues, pen, notepad, charging cube and charger, mints, sleep remedy, flashlight, hair tie, etc.

[@roannadavis]

To weigh in on the dresser thing.... I'm terrible at keeping things neatly in drawers unless they are exactly the right depth for the job - everything usually ends up in a tangle. I also have limited space. I've given up in a dresser altogether. I have a sturdy clothes rail with room for shoes at the bottom and use one of those hanging pocket organisers for underwear etc. I put a pair of pants/ bra/pair of socks in each one, socks on one side, pants and bras on the other - everything stays neatly folded and organised. It's weird (maybe a bit 'kindergarten-y') but it works for me! And who's going to know?! 😂 I have all my jewellery, pairs of earrings, watch, and hair ties stored in the same way in a second hanging organiser with tiny pockets. I love it as I can see everything I need and I can't be trusted with open dishes or to use boxes with lids.😆

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Is your clothing rack in your bedroom?

[@roannadavis]

Yes, instead of a wardrobe. I gave up with wardrobes as I can't get a decent one for my budget and the mdf ones seem too flimsy. Also, I'm bad with putting lids on things and remembering to close doors, so I got fed up of walking into them (I guess I'm distractable). The one rack holds all the clothes hung up (no drawers - I just hang extra pjs in sets on a coat hanger) - 1 pocket hanger for underwear and 1 for accessories. Shoes go on the metal rack at the bottom of the rail. The only trick is to get a 'heavy duty' clothes rack. I think mine was a Songmics. It was from Amazon. 👍

[@sophiaturjahubbard]

This video was so motivating for me! Thank you!!

[@nakias8362]

I love NOT having a dresser. When I moved from a small apartment to one that's bigger. I made a big deal about not having a dresser. I convinced my partner (thank God lol) that I could fit all his clothes, mine and our child's in the bedroom closet and my closet is clean and spacious because of all the decluttering I did BEFORE we moved. Dressers are bulky heavy and completely useless in my opinion. My bedroom can breathe now! 🤍 Thank you for all your tips!!

[@PearlGirl920]

Love your videos! Would you consider posting a video about your one handbag (what you chose and why)? That's something I've been considering, but I can't seem to figure out what my best option is. Thanks!