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Well, here we are again my friends. Another apartment, another minimalist apartment tour. I hope you get some inspiration for how to keep your place simple.
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[@mattdavella]

Back to where it all started! Since we're settling back down and getting comfortable here on the east coast, I thought it was time for another minimalist apartment tour. How much longer do you think these plates will last?

[@thatpsychologyguy]

Sheesh. Way to offload everything on Nat

[@SalsaNube]

I have plates that are at my home still from my grandma's times. And some "newer" ones, that are appr. 15-20yrs old. So well, they can last almost forever. And I personally like when you can see some dents or scratches, as you remember you ate great stuff, for a long time and spend many days with your loved ones. And that's what matters and is a blessing in life:)

[@nene8120]

Where’s the couch link tho?

[@therealjenniferrr]

Mine are over 10 years and have chips too, I bet you can keep going. LOL

[@LowTide941]

@Tommy Gaming stop bot

[@erikamacias4940]

It feels like you're apologizing for anything that may appear non minimalist. You don't have to. You're allowed to own things that serve you. Love the videos!

[@cp6uh88]

He already knew there’s gonna be a few of those comments 😂

[@leoodev]

I had the same feeling, but I get it, some people won't see you as a minimalist if you own some random stuff, and that's why he keeps "apologizing".

[@erikamacias4940]

@@leoodev I understand. I really wasn't criticizing him, I was reassuring him that he's allowed to have some stuff. It's clear he's a minimalist, so he doesn't have to feel afraid or ashamed or whatever; however, I know he'll get criticism from some people, so he's probably weary.

[@leoodev]

@@erikamacias4940 of course! I totally agree with you

[@connorjohanning9604]

It seemed to me like he was being a bit facetious when talking about things he didn’t quite feel we’re truly “minimalist” he seemed like he understands that but I totally agree with your sentiment!

[@kaitk.7259]

I actually like that it’s not too minimal. It has all of the functionality and benefits of a minimalist space, but the decor and Nat’s touches to it make it feel like an actual home, not just a cold, sterile, lifeless space.

[@ffathan]

Exactly. Minimalism is NOT owning the least amount of stuff possible. It's about owning the minimal amount of things possible; i.e. things you can't live with out, and things that have to do with your hobbies. It's about having the bare minimum.

[@jmc8076]

@@ffathan There’s many diff views of minimalism. It means diff things to diff people incl minimalists bloggers/vloggers: “Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important-so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.” - Matt’s friends Josh and Ryan, The Minimalists

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Ahhhh. A D'Avella Minimalist Apartment Tour. Always Satisfying! Miss ya buddy!

[@wheressjack]

Ahhhh. A McKinnon KZbin Comment. Always Satisfying! Miss ya buddy!

[@lorenzo.ramani]

Minimalism shouldn‘t stress you out, it‘s the opposite, in fact. If you enjoy possessing something, feel free to do so. I love that you‘re becoming more easy-going and trying to enjoy life more rather than trying to make sense of every single little detail! (:

[@ffathan]

Facts! I have reached a point where I genuinely enjoy going through my stuff and deciding what stays in goes.

[@margiesvanmori]

Woah I love that. I’ve been decluttering for my van home that I’m moving into and have felt guilty at times for keeping things but it’s so true. The whole point is to be able to love and appreciate more the things we do have.

[@LeahandLevi]

I feel like your evolving minimalism is really awesome. Showing the imperfect stuff is a great touch of "realness"... sorta thought the gym/sex dungeon would have made it in there though. 🧐

[@GibranEscobell]

The more I detach myself from external things the happier I become, less things to worry about. It easier to focus on our purpose when we have fewer things that take time from our lives, I attribute a lot of this to my success in life. So many things we do not need or use, so what`s the point. Lets all get rid of the things holding us back, that also includes people haha.

[@antoniopiacentini6830]

Wow thanks !

[@lunaticshorts8919]

❤️🔥

[@rafael_dp92]

💯🙌🏼💯

[@Marco49511]

I really love the fact that everything is so organized. It kinda makes me want to get rid of some things that are not being used in my place🤔 thanks for the tour Matt.

[@darianwilliams5171]

I did that and I can tell you that it’s the best thing I’ve ever done

[@KelsomaticPDX]

Hell yeah, step one to minimalism 🙌🏻

[@rohaokanejr4614]

Agreed

[@ffathan]

Do it! Don't worry if it takes you some time. It's a journey and it does take some time. The more you do it, however, it will become easier over time. That being said, don't get dissuaded. I found keeping my immediate surroundings intentional has been a very good way to keep my mind at ease.

[@margiesvanmori]

Haha same. It’s so satisfying to watch. Like when they open the drawers😍 I’m moving into my van and I want it to be as clean and serene as that apartment.

[@Cedthompson]

I wish I could've been a fly on the wall in the no ornaments conversation lol.

[@DemetriPanici]

Matt back at it again with the most aesthetic looking camera shots of the year

[@CoolGuy-hh4lg]

Matt's comedic timing never fails

[@deborroni]

Yes, that stool and cocaine joke were so good 🤣🤣🤣

[@ericarowan3151]

A little decoration is important. It's what makes a place a home rather than an empty square space. Don't be afraid to put a couple of pictures on the wall!

[@tariqueharris3247]

Absolutely adore that fact that Matt's tour induces an urge that makes me want to disregard everything in my home, and leave only the couch and a TV.

[@am33x]

Dwayne must be honored to be a part of your house.

[@AmritaBhortake]

Loved how you can make an apartment tour so soothing and calming but still hilarious. It looks fantastic and glad to see you are settling in.

[@AshlynKanuha]

I am in LOVE with that couch.

[@abigailtrumbo178]

It’s so great seeing minimalism in action! It’s how I do my best to keep my home....no wall decor whatsoever, but the essentials (our floor sofa, bedspread, prayer stuff) are colorful and very ethnic. I found that having lots of open clean space relaxes me, and I think my kids, a lot.

[@DemetriPanici]

*"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." - Hans Hofmann*

[@TunELoon3]

I’m writing this comment while I’m waiting on the video to start because I already know this apartment looks so simple, clean, and just all around perfect! I’m so happy for you two! Been following for years, Matt! You’re an inspiration!

[@sachinp2165]

Exactly how slow is your internet! 😂

[@thisiszeinab]

I do love your home’s vibes, cozy, comfortable, friendly. I just married and I will design my home the way you go ✨

[@katzwonderland]

Hi Matt, you and Nat have a lovey apartment. Looks homey. Minimalism isn't about living without anything, just the right things that make us feel joyful and peaceful. Out home must feel like a sanctuary.

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Kathya, can I talk to you for a moment?

[@miladawolf8271]

This is getting me excited for all the decluttering I'm gonna do over the weekend! I can't wait to get rid of more things and have SPACE 🥳

[@mattiaalbertomenido4387]

I love the fact that during the multiple vudeos you've recorded the idea of minimalism bend around your needs and choices. That's what minimalism should look like, not just like an empty room, it should be full o things we like, just that. Thanks.

[@Anaa646]

I never thought about not decorating. Just letting the wall be a wall. You're right. There doesn't need to be decor in every free space ❤️

[@Draconicrose]

I love the storage inside the closets. Looks really neat and unexpected.

[@kathyohara6658]

Neat, easy to maintain, and clutter free........yet still homely and comfortably. THIS actually nails the true concept of minimalist. It is lovely.

[@TylerLloyd]

Thank you for the tour and love the Office reference-also the best episode!

[@wendiconrad6128]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Love your sense of humor! I have a question - where did you buy your couch? It's very Scandi and I love it!

[@tralala88]

What a lovely space. Functional minimalism is where it's at!

[@mdijkman9386]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the cable management in the living room and the very visible cables in the office,. Love the video!

[@MillaExplores]

I love the combination of earthy tones and minimalistic look! Your apartment looks very cozy.

[@georgewithmore8972]

I like the general vibe of the place. It's very organized and pretty. The details make it special. The sofa's design is very interesting; I don't remember ever seeing a sectional with a chaise that wide before. My wife and I bought a Bellini sofa at Manhattan Home Design and we wanted to expand it with the Bellini ottoman but I think we'll add an additional ottoman because sometimes we both want to enjoy watching TV relaxed and a single ottoman is not enough for us. Thanks for the tour!

[@KING_B00]

We have a real tree this year too! For ornaments this year, we decided to make paper snowflakes out of paper from old books! It was a lot of fun cutting them out and we had friends over to help us. Planning on composting the tree and paper snowflakes once the season is over

[@drew3]

Love that

[@Sarah-px1ru]

That's a really fun idea for ornaments!

[@mickeyrosa7226]

Nooooooo, not old books! Donate them! You could've used newspapers, magazines, used mailing envelopes, etc.....Good luck with the snowflakes!

[@cristinehoffman482]

I love that you show the imperfect side of life; non-matching cups and chipped dishes.

[@ladymallowyt]

Love this so much. It looks so open with the natural light and zero clutter. I love how you both can negotiate on things, it's so important for when you're living with your other half. I really wish I could do the same but my partner is a hoarder. Thank you for sharing. Also I would LOVE to join your team but I dont live in the USA :(

[@PitNeex]

Nat made a great job warming this place, it looks perfectly balanced between minimalism/coziness

[@EndlessClothing]

Matt, your comedic timing is on point.

[@ahobbit1273]

Your apartment is so nice! I like how it doesn’t look sterile, like most minimalist places I’ve seen. And that wrapping paper tube sword fight on the couch was adorable. You two are great!

[@lillabenak8802]

Kudos to Nat for keeping it minimal! I know that came with sacrifice. Well done!

[@angiegonzalez52311]

You don’t have to be perfect Matt! Thank you for sharing your journey. We love Nat & Matt ❤️

[@niepaczenawet]

One thing I found super cool in this video was `drawer dividers` used in the kitchen and home office. I need to think about it :)

[@FriendlySpiderFriend]

i'm on a minimalist journey but have actually been making a lot of purchases. I have been buying things that i truly love and have a lot of thought and functionality behind it. I've been buying quality items that i've always been so hesitant to spend money on. This has saved me from buying so much cheap stuff that end up not working like the real deal. And at the same time i've been get rid of so much clothes, trash, and un-used items. Minimalism to me is about streamlining your life and for me it was very difficult to do without having core items. Heck! i bought a clothing steamer that i've been needing. Now i look better, and feel a lot more confident and life feels simpler. So i would say that was a great minimalist purchase.

[@Simplyluvly]

I love the living room too, so cozy. But I love the kitchen in your last apartment before.

[@martanowak9405]

This plate and unorganised drawer really made my day! Most of us have them so it's good to see that kind of things as normal, not sth we should feel ashamed or odd

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Marta, can I talk to you for a moment?

[@BED620]

Where did you get that amazing couch. My wife and I have a small apartment and that would work perfectly!

[@colleenmanning4328]

Totally agree!

[@enolagranville3882]

What really made your video interesting was your monologue that was cute and get my attention other than that like you say you’re pretty much a minimalist you and your girlfriend and wasn’t much to talk about but you made it fun thank you

[@vogulss]

Love this type of content matt keep going !

[@ElenaZakharenko-z7r]

I also love minimalism, but I like some beautiful decorations on the shelves and pictures on the wall. I love Scandinavian style. And I also like the real Christmas tree.

[@AnaMarcu]

I love your office chair! It looks really nice!

[@towhee7472]

You two were the ones who made me think about what I actually want and need to own and how I organize my appartment, my garage and my basement storage room. It has made a lot of things easier in my complicated life. Thank you!

[@nautica00]

Where is your living room couch from? It gives a cozy asthetic.

[@darlinnikki9514]

My washer/dryer is next to my refrigerator. Although I own my condo, I agree with your observation that "I haven't quite made it yet."

[@emilypatin9605]

The office clip 😆😆

[@patrickmckinley6679]

Hi 👋 Emily, can j talk to you for a moment?

[@michellegomes2030]

Just seeing your apartment provides me with the therapy that I need everyday.

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

Love the chipped plate and mismatching mugs. Perfect minimalism :-)

[@husainyard]

When all filmmakers shows off their setup with expensive standing desk, Herman miller chair etc, Matt only using normal table and chair for his works. And all his works were impressive af!

[@LuminousLives]

Nice panning shots as ever Matt! Great story telling.

[@tkerby91]

Totally agree on the furniture commment. When I moved out I bought fairly cheap build-your-own IKEA stuff and reget it. Whenever you move it just falls apart. Would recommend spending more and buying something already built that's sturdy, it'll last a lot longer and is probably better value over time

[@RealJamieBarclay]

I'm going to be moving Into a new apartment in January, this video has actually helped inspire me on how to organise. Love it.

[@livi_bridge]

Damn, just seeing how clean neat and organized your apt looks feels so refreshing and satisfying to see. I just bought a house and literally I’m the most indecisive person, which helps with my journey on being more of an essentialist/minimalist.

[@JustWojtek]

So simple, yet so thoughtful - the video as well as the apartment

[@MAt-zk1qi]

a filmmaker shooting a home tour,, couldnt get a better combo, my all time fav apartment tour

[@shikhagupta2726]

wow this is sooo beautiful and simple i loved it

[@ghostgie]

your guys are truly one of my favorite couples ever

[@NateThach]

Just to be truthful, you made me spit out my food at the “this is where we do cocaine” part 🤣

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Tip for the wardrobe, most times you can upgrade the slides which can make a cheap dresser feel a lot better.

[@moneybee]

"There's so much room for activities!" 😂 Wrapping paper roll lightsabers for the win! ⚔

[@maxk92]

Damn that book hits you deep in the feels

[@luizhribeiro]

Look awesome Matt!!! Congrats guys and ive never had a real christmas tree as well, this year is gonna be my first one. Thanks for your support on my last video about Goodbye metrics

[@MycahEquette]

Wowwwww! I am amazed with the downsizing of Nat’a wardrobe. I am so proud! Everything looks so good 🤩, I’m dead

[@RealJamieBarclay]

Minimalism shouldn't be your end goal, it should be a means to an end. The end being happy and peacful.

[@rainbowspaghetti3807]

Ok, this is one real place to live in . This is cozy and very well organized. Just before this video popped up in suggestions I was thinking that maybe all those minimalist apartments shown in videos are only to shoot videos, but then after watching your video I can say that you are a true minimalist, Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

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[@anmoonage]

2:22 Somehow I anticipated that Office reference

[@jamesmccullough1162]

2:22 That is the best scene in the entire series.

[@bobbytherese]

a big yay for the sustainable minimalist stuff like using chipped plates and mismatched mugs! :) awesome!

[@MusicBoxAlsoWater]

Your west elm plate looks just like my plates from my local grocery store I got about 3 or 4 years ago. Still going strong and bought them for $1 bc they were on clearance and going out of stock. 😁

[@raquellambropoulos279]

New to your channel. Love how you live. Minimal living does not have to be living in an all white environment with a chair and a bed. I am an artist who is creative and sentimental at 52. You captured many things I love. Absolutely love the couch the colors used . The natural light is absolutely nonnegotiable for me as well. I'm so envious and agree spend $$$ on furniture and buy pieces that will last and that you love.

[@natalieel-zayat9638]

Where did you get the couch from? I’ve been looking for a sectional just like that! Thank you!!!

[@KindLovelyLife]

The plate was my favorite part of this video. Using things until they are unusable. YES!

[@NathalieLazo]

Magnificent person reading this… The truth is you are confident and good enough already with who you are, where you are at and what you have right now to have the success you want in life. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn that skill and go after it! I believe in you so much! Have an awesome day! - Love, Nat ❤️

[@priscahwanjiku5688]

I need to declutter,I just love your space,makes the apartment look very neat and organized.... You and the Rock have a great sence of humour 😆 Much love from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ElmaRamaKukaj]

As an interior architect, I am in love with the idea of minimalism and the clean esthetic that gets portrayed in videos and photographs. However, in almost every space I've walked into that has a minimalist approach there have been a lot of issues with acoustics and sound bouncing off of hard surfaces. I am just wondering how you deal with that in your apartment?

[@deonlive7043]

I absolutely love this video and to be honest I'm exploring the minimalistic life but the comedy that you put into this the sheer honesty and sarcasm, I love it!

[@j.rodolfoprz7713]

I mean.. is this minimalism as much as it is just tidy?

[@MycahEquette]

The living room couch is my faveeee so cute. And love the decor in this space compared to the last!

[@namivirus]

Agreed beautiful couch! Wandered over to the comments for an ID on this couch, looks perfect for a small space. Could anyone tell me where this is from?

[@MyplayLists4Y2Y]

I have yet to see one of these KZbin minimalists actually stick to being minimalists, they all give in at some point, especially as soon as the money comes in they start rationalizing more and more stuff.

[@jdmethan]

My thoughts exactly. Nothing about this video is minimalistic beyond their "aesthetic." KZbin minimalism is just organizing all their expensive shit to create the illusion of a minimalist lifestyle, and then using it as a marketing strategy to pull in more viewers.

[@divyashivaram]

Easily my most favourite minimalist home tour! It's not perfect, feels like home and easy on the eyes 💯

[@mariehall9514]

Where did you get your sectional sofa and headboard?

[@samsfindings9712]

GOSH if I wasn’t a student in Canada I would soooo be applying for your SMM position. I’ve loved you for years and I’m so excited for this growth! I know you’ll find a super awesome person to fill the role, congrats!!!

[@lazarstankovic1430]

This is where we do cocaine, our minimalist cocaine 😂😂😂

[@Matt_Nor]

This is what my ideal minimalist home looks like, although it is nowhere similar or close to looking like this one A clean, tidy and minimalist environment just adds less stress and makes it more comfortable to be around

[@rajpatelhome]

To all the dreamers out there, keep hustling. Never give up, consistently is key. It might take a few months or even a few years but you’ll get it. Head up kings👑

[@keeproaring4736]

Hustle culture can be toxic.

[@rajpatelhome]

@@keeproaring4736 facts

[@DaleSteadman]

At 1:10 is one of my next books to read, her plight to the US is unverifiable!

[@9Risky]

“Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment”

[@rasmuspedersen6609]

Thanks

[@Dipsetstick07]

One suggestion fabric dressers for the closet. cheaper, good quality, and still fancy looking and not Heavy!

[@ayonmukherji]

This video is a turning point. The minimalists are realising that a lot of joy lies in peeping over the hill of minimalism, not into maximalism, but freeing oneself from a purely materialist, utilitarian and functional view of your world.

[@ayonmukherji]

Please do feel free to fill those empty walls with things that make you feel !!! Ascribe living values and love and power to things that seem unalive

[@chrisamies2141]

It feels like a very livable space - comfortable because it isn't cluttered and you have just what you need there. I agree with the 'not everything has to be white' comment - judicious colour is a good thing. I have hardly any pictures on the walls of my place either - none in the bedroom and few elsewhere.

[@mcmaschio]

Your Documentry inspired me to become a minimalist and you youtube channel inspired me to start my channel .. Really appreciate u , best decision i made in 2021

[@margiesvanmori]

It’s so clean! Just lookin* at it brings me peace lol. So nice.