Ultimate Minimalist Apartment Tour Downtown Seattle Family of 4!

Hi everyone! Welcome back to our channel! Today I am sharing the long awaited Seattle apartment tour. This apartment is very small and very minimalist! I would say its almost extreme minimal, especially for a family of 4! It is a low furniture apartment and we really only have furniture in the living room. We don't plan on living in this space forever, but we are enjoying experiencing living in a downtown urban area. I also got a new microphone, so the sound quality should be much better this time:)Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the video:)
My instagram : / the_minimalist_fam
Links*
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Salt lamp:amzn.to/30KWD9N
Muji tea pot:amzn.to/30KRLAX
bedside tables: amzn.to/3xjgMzp
Bamboo desk: amzn.to/3xb00Co
sofa :amzn.to/30R4sdG
papasan chair: amzn.to/3FF5R65
Coffee table:amzn.to/3kWQA8Y
tea kettle:amzn.to/3oUDF8q
Bamboo bed Tray:amzn.to/3nP9a4v
*These links are affiliate links, but there is no extra cost to you:)
Music: KZbin Audio Library
Editing: Final Cut Pro
Computer: iMac
#minimalistapartmenttour #minimalist #extrememinimalist

[@daila4657]

I have discovered your channel. I really like your almost extreme minimalism. For 5 years I have been getting rid of objects. It is difficult because new things come in, especially with 3 teenage children. Greetings from Spain.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi, and welcome:) I try to keep things are minimal as possible, but you are right, it is harder to be extreme when you have a family with children. I am trying to show that it is possible to have less things with a family though even if you cannot be extreme:) Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

God bless 🙏 you always

[@runhardhooah]

My pregnant fiance and I are going to attempt to live in my 600sq ft condo with her 6yo son. This will be quite interesting. I just bought it last year and don't want to sell already. Great inspiration seeing other people make these types of situations work. The main concern is we're above a quiet guy, and so we're going to put thick carpet on top of our vinyl plank so he has his peace and quiet for the most part (I hope).

[@alohdz3682]

Wow, i find this extremely inspirational! I’m slowly decluttering my life again after moving back in with my mother bringing along my toddler and cat. Thank you!

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@jasminealixandranorth]

Lovely video! Beware of sleeping on a futon on top of carpeting! It can end up destroying the carpet underneath due to body moisture, then invading the carpet causing mildew. I'm going from an experience I had back in the 90s living in the UK in a rented flat. Had to replace all of the carpeting in the room. Maybe roll up the futons during the day and keep an eye on it. Warm vegan greetings from Switzerland (with the hope of moving to BC in the next couple of years!).

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you and thanks for letting me know about the futons. I appreciate it:) I do fold up the futons, I just had them out for the video, but I am glad you told me. I will keep an eye on that:)

[@daydreamer7579]

True minimalism. Great to see. Very inspiring

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lindawarner7046]

Lovely video. Your apartment is so bright & cheery. Thank you for showing it.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much!

[@gallerybyjoy]

I adore your new place Jennifer🤍 Beautiful airy finishes and an overall homey yet morning home!! I loved the airy kitchen and even your bamboo kitchen tools & your side table in master bedroom is awesome too😊 Congrats on your kids getting tiger and salt lamp again! What a cool shot of art at the end too😇 Wishing your family a beautiful weekend! 🙏💕

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you !!😊 I really like bamboo. It makes a home cozier to me:) Yale was very happy about getting her tiger back. I hope you have a great weekend too 😊

[@rosie-rv9ll]

Wow, this looks very minimal, even for me. I like it though and I'm sure it's pretty easy to keep clean. It must be so fun exploring the area and trying out new places to eat. That's awesome you found a vegan bakery! 💕

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Yeah it’s pretty minimal, ha ha ha! The apartment is so small it kind of has to be in order to have some space. Yes we love exploring and spend 2 hours every night after dinner just walking around :) The vegan bakery is by my husband’s job so it’s really convenient 😊

[@gracehc9356]

Hello there! Your home is so lovely - thank you for sharing. Would love an updated video as you have really shown that it's possible to live minimally even with children 🙏

[@shelbyshaw9319]

Love your apartment! You could use your dishwasher as a drying rack, I do that.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you😊 That interesting I have never thought of that!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I do that too!

[@CelticPaths4k]

I loved your apartment, you are an inspiration for many of us who aim to live an intentional and minimalist life

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

True

[@9FatraBbits]

I found this so inspiring. You sound completely content and calm. Nice.

[@rawbarbie]

Very nice tour. You do a great job keeping the camera steady. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you!

[@mixperso9610]

I love the way its so airy and simple and essential :)

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much 😊

[@std882]

Just came across a few of your videos. You look like a very very nice person and you have a wonderful family. I wish you and family all the best in your new home.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much 😊

[@micajahsmom]

New to your channel and love your minimal lifestyle. I am enjoying watching your videos. Thank you.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much and welcome 🤗. I’m glad you like the videos:)

[@KA2HRO]

Delightful to watch this tour and I like the fact that you guys are really quite minimal despite the 30 rolls of tape. 😊

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Lol 😂 Thank you! Yeah the apartment is so small that if we added anything else it would be too crowded:) I’m glad you liked the video🥰

[@gracehc9356]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@summertakacs-michaelsonch8842]

Hi Jennifer! I lost following your move to Seattle, as I went through some large life changes at the same time. I am so happy to see your new place, it's lovely! I ended up buying a property on the WA coast, just south of Olympia! Lol futons, they are great!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi Summer! That's so cool! I am still in Seattle and plan to be for the next little while. I will be uploading new videos soon! I hope you are well:)

[@NoOctopuss]

I live in a two bedroom house - it's about 585 square feet. I've been talking about replacing the beds with Japanese futon mattresses for a few years and have Freecycled our spare room bed, but not our bed. I really think they might be the only way to make tiny bedrooms not feel so tiny! I'll have to show your video to my husband.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

That’s exactly it! Because we live in a small apartment it is the best way for us to have space as well:) I’m glad you enjoyed the video☺️✨

[@xumix007]

it was the first minimalist home video I watched that doesn`t have formal beds. It is just a great idea cuz we can fold up. I found it perfect for a kid's room, to have the bed spot clean for play with toys, lecture, or whatever, without being on the bed, which seems more "lazy" and occupies a lot of space. I loved that.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks so much!

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Great tour thanks 😊 👍

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@RubySlays297]

I would love to see some days of meals and what your family eats/what the kids eat at school etc x

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Great idea!!

[@victoriasommer1912]

Very inspiring. On a journey myself and hope to achieve something similar to yours some day:)

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks so much :)

[@RubySlays297]

I love your home xx

[@Mrssupermumm]

It looks like you've settled into Your apartment nicely. 😉

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much 😊

[@zoeyanaqvi-zn7482]

Lovely 🌹 I have a much similar set up like you in my apartment in Lahore. I'm a busy teacher so I'm minimal. Beauty of simplicity and peace is reflected in your apartment. God bless you always !

[@whosaidthat4299]

Nice, I personally would let the kids have the master bedroom.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks! We thought about that, but we really want to keep them separate because they are getting older, so my son sleeps in the living room

[@DsnyLuv]

Wow , it’s beautiful; love that’s simple but warm and well done. Which soap do you use?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you 😊 That’s so nice of you to say:) We use Good Soap from Whole Foods:)

[@veggiebowls6489]

I admire your commitment to minimalism. The apartment is just lovely

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed the video:)

[@elsands9774]

Lovely! Its cold, boring and lifeless. The place is depressing

[@Nika.Rudneva]

Дженнифер, привет! нравится ваша квартира) как всегда, очень уютно! Уже привыкли в этой квартире и в Сиэтле? всё нравится!)

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Привет спасибо. Да, мы уже привыкаем к жизни в Сиэтле :)

[@angelarohr2479]

Great video! I use my microwave for a bread/desert box

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you 😊 that’s a really good idea! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192]

Some folk can be so rude… all the best to you and your family 💟

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you 😊 I hope you had a nice holiday:)

[@cnscp7613]

I love your apartment it looks so cozy! Where do you buy those futons? I really like them! 🌸🤍✌🏽

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you! I got them on Amazon, the link is in my description 🥰

[@karineb5980]

Bonjour à vous, il est apaisant votre intérieur 🥰 j'aime beaucoup le bois des portes. A bientôt bonne journée 👋

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Merci beaucoup! Oui, je pense que l'appartement est très apaisant et confortable ! J'espère que tu passeras un bon weekend:)

[@tarat26]

Wow totally gorgeous. 😍😍😍😍Love the apartment. It's probably twice the size we have with our little boy (2yr old). That's not our choice, we can't afford to buy anything bigger where we are in The UK England. 🇬🇧

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you so much 😊 Yes, I have heard it’s very expensive to have an apartment in England. Im glad you liked the video:)

[@kimlec3592]

you're excited about bamboo cutlery...i can understand that🤣🤣🤣

[@no_nap_club]

Thanks for sharing! How are you and your family adjusting to the smaller space?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks 😊 We are not minding it too much because we are not actually home that often anymore. The kids fight sometimes though :)

[@jkane3048]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! :) What is the name of that kind of bed? I current sleep on the floor with just pillow and blanket? Those look comfortable:)

[@chelseaoates610]

Very lovely video! You have so little in your fridge 😳 Mine has way too much for 2 people. May I ask what do you do for meal plans as minimalists? Or at least what meals do you rotate throughout the week?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you! The video was taken maybe a week after we moved to Seattle so we had not had the time to properly grocery shop. Now that we are more settled our fridge is over filled:)

[@chelseaoates610]

@@TheMinimalistFam Right, that's true! Moving means less food right away. Are you planning on doing a WIEIAD (What I eat in a day) minimalist family edition any time in the future? :)

[@ShoppingwithRina]

thank you

[@jayathome2898]

Hi thanks for the tour! Please consider running the dishwasher once a month, otherwise the seal can dry out and it can leak/flood. Personal experience! Lol

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks for letting me know:) Have a great week😊✨

[@paige.aileen]

Hi Jennifer! Where is your desk from and what model is it? This would be perfect for us - I will likely be soon getting a large monitor like yours and I love your idea of using it as a TV as well. I also like how tall it is.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi 🤗I got my bamboo computer desk from Amazon:) There is a link to the same one in my description:) I really like using the computer for a tv, I was afraid it would be too small or too quiet, but it turned out to be perfect😊 I hope you are having a nice holiday ✨

[@paige.aileen]

@@TheMinimalistFam That's wonderful! Thank you so much. I hope you are having a nice holiday too...and staying warm! 🥰

[@amberayame415]

Hello 🙂 new subscriber! Could you elaborate or explain the Japanese stationary in another video? Thank you and I am loving your channel- just discovered it today 🙂

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi and welcome 🤗 Thank you! I’m glad you like the videos:) Sure I can talk more about my stationary. I will add it to the list of my upcoming videos:)

[@amberayame415]

@@TheMinimalistFam awesome! Thanks so much! 🤗

[@julialatulipe]

Superbe ! :)

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you:)

[@HK-mh3io]

Will you please do a video on the scooter/review. And, how it performs in different weather/traction. Thanks

[@TheMinimalistFam]

I can try to add that to a future video :)

[@bohemianc.t.4132]

Greetings from Florida 😁 I just subscribed...great videos. Your bedroom seems very nice and comfortable. What type mattres do you have. ? In the past I had a quite heavy Japanese futon that it had to be taken outside for weekly cleaning and air. It was too much for me so I got rid of it. It's yours similar? Wish the best to you and lovely family. 🦋

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi! Thanks so much. Our futons are pretty light weight. I air them out everyday to prevent mold, etc. I got them on Amazon. I have the link in the video description if you are interested:) I hope you have a great weekend✨

[@bohemianc.t.4132]

Thank you.

[@suevanderende8014]

It’s a lovely minimalist flat! I’m wondering why you didn’t bring your furniture from the previous flat. Have you moved to a different country?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you 😊 We donated our other furniture because we ended up flying and decided it would be too expensive to ship it

[@gjstone368]

Just saw this; suggested bc one follows other minimalists. Question: are there no thrift stores near you? Thrift stores are full to the brim with reusable less expensive dish wear, cloth, bags, etc. The dishes themselves can be from eras when sustainability was a given (ceramics, metal, etc). Oh, ppl can have a bed/beds and be minimalist, right? Wish you all the best.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

We live in downtown Seattle and I haven’t seen any thrift stores in the area. I think most of them are in the suburbs, we also do not have a car so transporting large/heavy items is difficult:) Being a minimalist is not contingent on the type of bed you have, we just prefer Japanese futons because they are easy to around. Our son sleeps in the living room at night so we needed a bed that could move from one room to the other as there are no 3 bedroom apartments in downtown Seattle. Most families live in the surrounding areas:) ✨

[@ingridlaskova8526]

Nice flat.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thank you 😊

[@lolo.3537]

أعجبني جدا

[@addiopomidory]

Is everything ok? Will you be back? We miss you

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Hi! I will be uploading new videos soon!

[@addiopomidory]

@@TheMinimalistFam yeeey!

[@spaceengineer1452]

Bread should be kept in a dark space, keeps it fresh for longer.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Thanks for letting me know:) have a great day ✨

[@Espaceespace9]

💚🌱

[@rowanford8141]

curious as to why you dont use the dishwasher? they use less water then hand washing, its been studied

[@TheMinimalistFam]

The dishes we currently have are not dishwasher safe😊I hope you have good holiday 🎄✨

[@kimlec3592]

Floor pillows are fab if you want people to stay a short time...very good for guests who stay a teeny bit too long🧐🥺🙄🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

👍

[@kimlec3592]

all his hats...i see one hat🤣🤣🤣

[@avbeasley]

Where are your little lamps from?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

They were from Target:)

[@lormor460]

I wish I could get my things down to that minimalistic, however, my dh has no desire to to be a minimalist.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

You don’t have to be like us or try and change your husband’s mind. You can just be more intentional with what you buy of your own personal belongings:) My husband is not very minimal either:)

[@creinicke1000]

If lockdows, illness, loss of job happens you need to have more food. Stuff you eat like peanut butter and canned stuff.. fill that tiny pantry shelf up for emergency! I shop Goodwill.. plenty of dishes... And household stuff.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

We live really close to a grocery store so we tend to shop for food every couple days:) I hope you are having a great holiday🎄✨

[@wallst4fun1]

Seems you have no food in your house - so what do you eat?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

We had just moved in when I filmed the video:) We have a well stocked fridge now :)

[@cdeipoli1]

I love your home, but I don't it's compatible with an European style home. I wish it was

[@nonophat]

Why have for instance such a big fridge when you hardly keep much I there? Doesn't that defeat the purpose as well. Also so much cupboard space but you don't need it...

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Those things came with the apartment, we did not choose them. We also had just moved in and have since stocked the fridge.

[@flowerchild8198]

Noni T you sound so nice. Also, you don't seem to understand how rentals work.

[@nonophat]

@@TheMinimalistFam 👌

[@mariastathopoulos744]

For a family of 4, you've been able to be Spartan in your furnishings. May l suggest purchasing 2 single bed frames and mattresses for your children. There are so many minimalist frames, even a base frame. Having proper beds to me represents permanence besides carpet isn't the most hygienic material to be sleeping on, even with daily vacuuming.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

We are not planning on living in this apartment permanently. We moved here to explore and get an idea of where we want to live long term. Once we have found a place that has enough space for our family we may think to upgrade our furnishings:)

[@pattycake9183]

I can't stand having all those shoes in the entry.

[@flowerchild8198]

I am glad you don't live there then.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

It’s a very small apartment and we are a family of four so there is not much we can do about it, plus it’s very rainy and muddy here so we can’t really put them anywhere else:)

[@whitbug86]

Why get “new” dishes? Being eco friendly is keeping and using what you have.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Yes, I am using the current ones until they can no longer be used. They were plastic and not very good quality so I will look for more sustainable options in the future:)

[@spaceengineer1452]

Why keep hats in kitchen ?!

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Because there is not much space in the apartment:)

[@vanessamccarthy8224]

Do your kids have any toys?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Yes they have a couple of stuff animals and video games. They mostly just like using their iPads or drawing 😊I show some of their toys in my minimalist kids bedroom tour:)

[@GeorgeGlass298]

There's nothing in that house for the kids. I feel so sorry for them.

[@worstedwoolens]

I’d argue that it’s way less eco-friendly to get rid of your “non eco-friendly” dishes to get new ones. Plastic dishes might have a high carbon cost for production, but you’ve already agreed to those terms by buying the product, and the plastic dishes will probably last a while. Buying all new dishes means you’re demanding new production costs on something you don’t need, which is the opposite of eco-friendly. You’re just self conscious about buying plastic dishes out of necessity and think you’ll feel better by replacing them. We call that an ego trip, nothing more.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

We use all of our dishes until they can no longer be used. A lot of those dishes cracked over time.

[@aspenrussell6323]

Too much clutter still....

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

No hobbies?

[@TheMinimalistFam]

I made a video on our minimalist hobbies if you want to check it out:)

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

@@TheMinimalistFam I will!

[@Imsuper656]

Sleeping of the floor is bad for your lungs, especially on a fitted carpet. 80% of all dust in the air of a room is in the bottom 3 feet of the air......

[@TheMinimalistFam]

I haven’t heard that before… most beds are below 3 feet anyway, right?

[@GeorgeGlass298]

When you said the plastic wrap was for the kids lunches I was shocked that you have kids. What do they eat? There is pretty much zero food in that house. There's nothing to pack in their lunches. And you hardly have any pots and pans to cook anything. This is one of the most depressing videos I've watched. You make your kids sleep on the floor? This is borderline child abuse.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

This video was taken shortly after we just moved in to our apartment. We moved all the way across the country, so we were lacking many things that we have since replaced. The first few weeks of living here we mainly ate takeout until we had time to organize things. The kids do not sleep directly on the floor, we have traditional Japanese futons that people have used to sleep on for a very long time . Also, this is our temporary home, until we figure out where in the Seattle area we want to settle down and live.

[@elsands9774]

No warmth, nor personality within your apartment. Depressing

[@TheMinimalistFam]

I think my apartment does have a cozy atmosphere to it, but everyone has their own ideas about what they like and don’t like:) I hope you have a happy new year 🎊

[@58jennypenny]

how old are the kids? no beds is very strange, I wouldn't make my kids sleep on the floor, this way of life is certainly not for me.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

I made a video a little while ago, that explains why we sleep on traditional Japanese futons and the health benefits. If you are interested feel free to check it out:) I hope you had a nice holiday ✨

[@smallbluehour]

Not as minimal as my place, but not bad. Some cluttered areas on counters and in cabinets. You put your toothbrushes right where bugs tend to crawl. Ew.

[@TheMinimalistFam]

Everyone’s situation is different we are a family of 4 so we have a have a few extra things, but we do not live in a climate with bugs anymore, one of my many reasons we moved. hope you are having a great holiday 🎄❄️

[@flowerchild8198]

Tamara Yollick, you sound nice. I bet you have a lot of friends.

[@smallbluehour]

@@flowerchild8198 So all replies here are required to be positive, with no dissenting viewpoints permitted? My slight criticism is mild, and half of it (the toothbrush part) was joking. I'm not sure why you'd take it so personally (unless you're joking too, but I read it as sarcasm.) For the sake of your feelings and the original poster's, I most certainly apologize. I hope this improves your day.

[@mdalgona]

is minimalism a competitive sport? ew.

[@theeninja1918]

Do you want a cookie for being more minimalist? Jeez, can’t people just share their own minimalist life without people judging every second.