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

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I keep getting asked questions about living in a small home as a family of four. No, our house certainly isn't a "tiny home" but it's on the smaller side to some considering we have two small kids and both work from home full time. But I really do love living in a smaller space. The smaller home makes me more mindful of my things and offers lots of money saving benefits. But, lack of space can be hard so I'm sharing my BEST tips for living in a "small" home.
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@emilythompson1683 2 года назад

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

@kathybridges3343 2 года назад

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

@Brigurl323 2 года назад

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

@sararose9664 2 года назад

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

@marram2852 2 года назад

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

@uweschroeder 2 года назад

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

@Margar02 2 года назад

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

@lisajames8653 2 года назад

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

@bratmari 2 года назад

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

@forHisglory. Год назад

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

@brittneyambruster 2 года назад

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

@stormygirl1704 2 года назад

😳

@fiveandfour 2 года назад

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

@happycommuter3523 2 года назад

God bless you!

@KCtheSUNSHINE 2 года назад

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

@brittanys.7191 2 года назад

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

@mercedeswifelife6408 2 года назад

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

@jenniferd264 2 года назад

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

@JoRake1 2 года назад

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

@JoRake1 2 года назад

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

@specialk8927 2 года назад

Wow🥺

@Ritterkritterz 2 года назад

Awesome! Less property taxes.

@cornwallsharon81 2 года назад

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

@domarigavjusmom 2 года назад

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

@FilippaSkog 2 года назад

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

@domarigavjusmom 2 года назад

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

@carolc2574 2 года назад

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

@carolc2574 2 года назад

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

@lcn706 2 года назад

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

@sherbear2016 2 года назад

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

@techiescrapper 2 года назад

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

@73cidalia 2 года назад

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

@arleneaugustahair8393 Год назад

@@73cidalia you need a larger home.?

@arleneaugustahair8393 Год назад

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

@uphillhomestead6188 2 года назад

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

@stephaniemertz2881 2 года назад

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

@TheBalancedMom 2 года назад

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

@stormygirl1704 2 года назад

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

@polgara28 2 года назад

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

@debbiepalmer1094 2 года назад

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

@EnlightenedEndeavor 2 года назад

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

@pattygreen915 2 года назад

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

@HannahRainbow88 2 года назад

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

@beehappy7897 2 года назад

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

@An_imaginary_friend 2 года назад

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

@robertagannon442 2 года назад

Lol😂

@OhNoNoNoNoNo 2 года назад

How to Dog! That's so cute!

@uweschroeder 2 года назад

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

@An_imaginary_friend 2 года назад

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

@Pamsouthdakota 2 года назад

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

@dgeminiangel 2 года назад

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

@dawnkeckley7502 2 года назад

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

@viviancabrera3863 2 года назад

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

@eileenmastropola8551 2 года назад

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

@dillrobin 2 года назад

Mine too! I like that name for it. lol

@dianeguy7452 2 года назад

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

@donnajones9006 2 года назад

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

@reneeosorio4761 2 года назад

I like everything! One thing of the many things that gave me an aha! Moment was the 15 minute rule! I will ask my 7 year old for maybe a 7 minute rule! Teach him how to see things that don’t belong there and help them find a home! Love it thanks!

@Angora573 2 года назад

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

@krock1789 2 года назад

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

@eo9044 2 года назад

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

@amberlarson2915 2 года назад

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

@heathershare7404 2 года назад

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

@ps343family 2 года назад

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

@francinef9884 2 года назад

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

@alenatorres7071 2 года назад

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

@annelaidlaw8634 2 года назад

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

@jeannereich8690 2 года назад

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

@cynthiablackwell7546 2 года назад

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

@ultravioletpisces3666 2 года назад

Attacks full of old stuff are the coolest.

@claudiaquene Год назад

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

@bbygirlk94 2 года назад

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

@pinkfreud62 2 года назад

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

@bbygirlk94 2 года назад

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

@karenmartell1668 2 года назад

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

@airva21901 Год назад

And more energy efficient

@funandsuch 2 года назад

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

@elzbietakachnowski8637 2 года назад

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

@MoNATUREnique 2 года назад

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

@daisybuchanan5378 2 года назад

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

@helenmak5663 Год назад

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

@meaghs100 2 года назад

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

@rdsanantonio 2 года назад

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

@GoodLifeRoad 2 года назад

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

@jolenetwomey8280 2 года назад

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

@julietannOsfan1972 2 года назад

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

@nataliebutler 2 года назад

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

@rachelburns6184 2 года назад

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

@tesslee100 2 года назад

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

@DavidOwenCreates 2 года назад

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

@pinpin1622 2 года назад

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

@1124Lara 2 года назад

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

@karlamurphy9934 2 года назад

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

@crystalherrera6913 Год назад

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

@forHisglory. Год назад

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

@catestaid5850 2 года назад

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

@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528 2 года назад

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

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@lubbyq8218 2 года назад

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

@yellowroses15 2 года назад

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

@melissataylor8910 2 года назад

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

@MBMCincy63 2 года назад

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

@sharonspears5866 2 года назад

Thank you very much for doing this video. We just went from a two story home to an apartment the size of a hotel room because we are empty nesters now. I hate small spaces and get clostraphobic. This has given me some great ideas. I have been following you for about a year now and love your posts.

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 2 года назад

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

@Dexy83 2 года назад

I'm living alone in my Mom's 3000 sqft house. I tell people, all the time, I use the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The rest of the house is glorified storage.

@robynlarose6566 2 года назад

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

@nemmykate 2 года назад

Just want to say randomly that I love watching your videos. Your voice and just the way you are calms me!! Thank you for being you! 💜

@luckybunny1866 2 года назад

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

@fireworks4037 2 года назад

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

@sarahspitzfaden 2 года назад

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

@NoOctopuss 2 года назад

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

@janetroberts7073 2 года назад

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

@ileencobb6824 2 года назад

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

@naushinvighio 2 года назад

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

@marylu2216 2 года назад

I live in a small one bedroom apartment and we struggle to find space for everyday things. Everything you mention makes total sense and are great tips!! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

@prettylittleinvestor 2 года назад

Girl, yur videos just speak to my soul 🙌🏽 not only do i love that there is so much more space for activities, like step aerobics 😉 but I was happy to see that I’m already doing a lot of these things 👍 I’m always looking to get better and I love the idea of managing what comes into my house like an inventory. I also live in New England so my time if using outdoor space isn’t all year. I do a weekly purge and it makes me feel really good about clutter and the air quality in my home. When I have less stuff I feel like I can physically breathe better 👍

@hannahtate923 2 года назад

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

@allythewriter 2 года назад

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

@tourmii 2 года назад

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

@alexandraalbertz1442 2 года назад

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

@uweschroeder 2 года назад

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

@SugarMamma 2 года назад

Tiny kitchen can be so inconvenient, but if we use the principle of minimalism and multifunction appliances, it can help so much! I find that my kitchen usually hosts the most clutter. I just made this video sharing how I quickly decluttered my kitchen so a nicer visual. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xmhSgtPLlt4.html xCC

@Kate-qf4iv 2 года назад

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

@KarenCooley 2 года назад

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

@caroline9565 2 года назад

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

@janeschmidt9611 2 года назад

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

@vivb796 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! A lot of good tips here, some of which I already use but you have inspired me! The best tip of all was about the dining room table. It literally takes up most of the room and seats 8 but is only used Christmas, Easter and occasionally throughout the year and I also sew on it. You have made me realise that I need a smaller table that you can expand when necessary and some folding chairs. Simple but I never thought of it before your video! Thank you Kallie and cheers from England! xxx

@kikimouse 2 года назад

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

@michellebeattie9361 2 года назад

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

@Sal-fe6ix 2 года назад

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

@domarigavjusmom 2 года назад

I live in a huge 5 bd house with 3 kids, 5 adults, and I still want to watch this because I love your tips and we are thinking about downsizing because out of 6 kids, only 3 are under 18 and I can't wait to see what great tips you share!!

@debrabirtalan7120 2 года назад

My favorite part of your videos is the babies and the dog. They make my day.

@floief 2 года назад

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

@TheDecoCottage 2 года назад

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

@andreathorpe7035 2 года назад

So glad to hear that someone else has a bedroom office. That’s where mine is and I LOVE it. Our bedroom has tons of natural light and we keep our bedroom neat and clean. Consequently, it’s a pleasant and peaceful place for me to work.

@therealmissglamBAM 2 года назад

Ooooh fellow New England girl, I knew I liked you! I love the fast motion tidying sequences, I would love to watch a video of just a fast forwarded tidy sesh! Such good tips, I'm always having to get creative. Having a home for everything is my current goal/struggle - such a good tip and one I tell myself all the time. I'll have to work on keeping flat surfaces clear, some just have 'decor' on them but even decor accumulates clutter in my case. My dining table used to have so much crap on it all the time because I never used it, but since it has become my home desk, I keep it mostly clear and even can eat on it now (so shocking lol!) That has been a game changer as it helps me have good habits, and having it clear makes the room look so much bigger.

@Xtremehiphoptati 2 года назад

Why did I never know u lived in New England lol

@joycemitchell2092 2 года назад

I love how you are so real and down to earth. I live in a small house (by today’s standards- 1,300 sq ft) and I have way to much stuff! Thx

@amberlynch2598 2 года назад

My husband and I live in a 900 sq ft home, it's small but big enough for us and I've had to get quite creative with storage. We've lived there for 12 years now and it feels like it's bursting at the seams. This video will definitely help in decluttering and being more mindful about what we bring into the house. Thanks Kallie!

@oliviarucker5013 2 года назад

I love that you are proud of a small home. 😄 My husband, daughter and I are in a small 3 bedroom home with another child on the way. We intentionally moved into a home that would be easy to maintain with kids and we are loving it! 😄 It's helpful while having a small home to have systems in place like you rotations to help make clean up that much faster!

@lynngehringer1073 2 года назад

You give great advice and encouragement to help with issues that go on daily in our lives. Good points too like creating areas, making a space to live in and using that rug in your dinning room was a good example! I 'm like you in that way where I enjoy clearing my flat surfaces (spaces) all day long. I find a space for whatever comes into our home and you're right on that point too it does feel like the space is larger or even just roomier...doesn't feel like the space is closing in on me. Thank you for letting us see your toddler Finley oh I laughed out loud when you showed her in her jumper having so much fun! Her hair so black and that face of hers is angelic with a big smile whenever you show her on Video! She seems like a happy little girl! Thank you for letting us see her grow...she's a Doll! Blessings + "SUBSCRIBED"!!

@StrawberryPhys 2 года назад

Love this Kallie! I've lived in a small studio, maybe 300 sq ft. for a while and I prefer small spaces. 🏡 I get overwhelmed in big houses. Totally agree! Everything in your home needs it's own place to go. Always go vertical, you have more space than you think. 😊 It's like a fun puzzle, figuring out where to put things! Think outside of the box. 😁💜

@user-kpkxgtj 2 года назад

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

@amymefford53 2 года назад

This was really helpful. We have 3 kids in an 850 square foot house (2 bedrooms / 1 bath) so I’m always looking for more ideas to help. I loved how you used the rug to define a space.

@aali1811 Год назад

Love your tips, have lived by some in my own home. And thank you, THANK YOU for showing us a real lived in home. When looking for living simpler, people always think of tiny homes. However there are so many of us just living in smaller sized homes looking for ideas. This video was perfect.

@mrsrazzer 2 года назад

💯 I think all your tips are spot on. We have spent 15 years in a 1200sq ft home with 3 people plus cats and dogs. Our rooms have multiple functions and the lack of storage space forces us to be mindful and intentional about what we have and what we keep, and as you say clutter is so obvious that you are motivated to keep it under control.

@dianemacdougall319 2 года назад

Those are some great ideas and it is always good to be reminded of these fast solutions to problems we are have!

@daughterofmyabba 2 года назад

I just want to thank you, I had our 7th baby a year ago and your channel helped me survive postpartum, struggles with breastfeeding and PPD, your channel is just great common sense, easy to implement in real life ideas. So thanks for that first! Second, love to hear your ideas as we are a family of 9 in a 1700sf house which apparently is considered small nowadays. ;) I feel it's plenty to keep clean but I'm always on the lookout for good ideas. Thanks for being you! You're inspirational.