Minimal Home Habits | creating a tidy, clean, and comfy space

Margaret Matheny | Simple & Mindful Living

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Minimal Home Habits are completely up to you! Today I'm just showing you what works for our family at this stage of life. Take one tip or a few, but most importantly remember that we're making room for the things that matter in life(quality time with loved ones, working efficiently, resting comfortably, and living well).
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@yanka1650 2 года назад

Our fam is Ukrainian so taking off your shoes in the house is not even a question, its more of a culture. When we came to US 20 years ago and saw people wearing shoes in the house, it was a huge cultural shock for sure. Lol but thanks for sharing your tips and tricks, i do apply some of those to my home and life. 🤗♥️

@garimaganda1536 2 года назад

I am Indian and same rule is at my home too, more of a cultural thing as well

@missmister6354 2 года назад

As an American, my family culture was always to take our shoes off too. Growing up - my friends' family also took their shoes off. I was shocked & grossed out when I was in my early twenties & met people who never took their shoes off by their front door.

@amma7244 2 года назад

Canadians don’t wear outside shoes inside some of us have runners for just doing indoor housework. Really cuts housework down.

@angelwings1 2 года назад

I’m South African living in the UK. I expect us & guests to remove shoes when entering our house. I don’t want outside dirt coming in. We have shoes for the garden in a basket at the back door.

@Diana-ue9tt 2 года назад

I'm German but live in Canada and it's the same for us. Taking shoes of when entering a house is a must. Keeps the house clean and it's just weird for me to wear shoes at home

@rachellehoogendoorn 2 года назад

For artwork a fun idea (that may or may not by your style) is abstract art that you and your kiddos paint. You can pick 2-4 colors and let them smear it ... My son did it with me and it looks awesome, but even more it's such a fun memory to have displayed.

@exploringespadrilles6803 2 года назад

2 or 3 larger prints of your family since that is what is most important. Black and white would be cool too!

@annalieseleon2064 2 года назад

a gallery wall of photos of you and your family would be sooo cute!

@Corrindamato 2 года назад

For the wall… I like the look of a couple simple bigger family pictures with natural warm colors. Sweet pictures that fit the vibe :)

@heatherdowning6164 2 года назад

You have a lovely home! I like the way that you described having a home with character but not junk. I can relate! Intentional but not excessive is a great way to live minimally. I made a wreath this weekend as a decor piece to bring a cosy feel to a blank corner. I used dried flowers and I selected specific flowers to represent each member of my family, It was a creative way to decorate in a meaningful and pretty way for me!

@gdsgrl4468 2 года назад

I am a recent subscriber and I absolutely love what I have seen so far. This video was just awesome! I love that you have homes for all your stuff that you do have. I am not an uber-minimalist, but I do try to simplify and have a place for the things I have. I also love that you are willing to address the emotional side of things, because respecting other people’s emotions, as well as your own, is important. 🙏🏻😁

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 2 года назад

Serving without expecting anything in return!!! So simple but sooooo eye opening! Thanks for the best reminder, Margaret... Also, probably that's the root of many frustrations, expectations!!

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

It totally is the root of mine

@rachellindsey8660 2 года назад

Such a hard thing.

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 2 года назад

@@rachellindsey8660 😶💝

@pjrichards3974 2 года назад

4:45 and 7:41 are my favorite parts lol .. they are so so so cute. This is my first time to watch, love the video !

@unraveledmotherhood 2 года назад

Love seeing how you keep things simple and minimal, I need to go through our house again. I too have a donation bag but have found I need to hide it outside somewhere or else my toddlers will go through it and decide they need every item including items that are not even theirs hah gotta love em'.

@jman64491 2 года назад

I'm in Canada and we never discuss people wearing shoes inside someone's house. Its considered rude...I never knew it was a thing to wear shoes inside a home besides slippers!

@jeaneliza23 2 года назад

Same here. I'm in the UK. We change into slippers when we come through the door. Visitors automatically normally will slip their shoes off 😀

@tbmalabey9557 2 года назад

I'm Canadian as well and we are the same way. When my step dad moved us to America we were in such shock with how much shoe wearing in the home is done here in the US

@sarahvold4009 2 года назад

Canadian here too... I remember once when I was probably like 5, we went to my grandmas house to pick something up, so she said not to bother taking off our shoes, her floors needed a wash anyway. I still remember the guilt and how out of place I felt wearing shoes in a house. It’s so gross, hahaha

@kamloopscruiser874 Год назад

Another Canadian- same here, shoes in a house are considered really rude and dirty.

@Mausiska Год назад

Same in Central Europe 🙃 Czech republic.. I guess it is a thing in USA but I also experienced shoes inside in Italy!

@simplycorinne 2 года назад

My suggestion for above your couch is a triptych of black and white family photos in some matted frames or on canvas 💜 A triptych, portrait oriented, should fill the space nicely!

@Margaret.Probst 2 года назад

This got me thinking so much about how our home functions! Love this thank you

@elizabethsummermeado Год назад

My husband and I have a large fabric tapestry of the forest on our wall so we can stare at it together. Cost us like $15 I think. We love bringing the indoors any way we can. So peaceful. 💕 We also have a string of those white looking lights with these brown wooden things around them (not sure name of them). Love the look and feel!

@janettekreulen54 2 года назад

I like mirrors, clocks, wine rack, art of metaal like a butterfly, mandela, any animal you like. We have also put music instruments on the wall a cowhide..plants, you can put a light on the wall hope I give you some to think about

@wendyhamer8479 2 года назад

A mural painted onto your walls by an artist known by you depicting your family/heritage/ or whatever would be fantastic I believe

@cosmicblaze9748 2 года назад

For the wall, maybe make something together. I took a thick stick from outside, tide jute twine across it and attached faux eucalyptus so it looks like they drape. Hung it above my bed :)

@azahrashn Год назад

Finally i found someone that has the same taste as mine, when it comes to my space i like it clear and clean without to much decoration, just like your bedroom, love it so much

@olgabergere 2 года назад

For me the best decor change is painting walls. Maybe a game of some different colors can help to create a new vibe in your home 🙏💖 Thank you so much for this video 🤗🤗🤗

@charlotterosero 2 года назад

A tip we use is, don’t have a laundry basket at all, everyone brings their clothes down and puts it straight in the wash, everything gets washed together unless it’s bright white but works for us x

@lovingsunshine3515 Год назад

I did this when we lived in a one level home. But now our laundry room is in the basement and it’s exhausting and annoying to go up and down the stairs to put dirty clothes, towels, and rags in the washing machine so one basket is a must. And when it’s full I take it down.

@kellygeatches 2 года назад

An idea for your wall: some family friends have a giant painted portrait of their family on the wall and it looks amazing and is a sweet addition to their home

@MichelleMom2My3bl3ssings 2 года назад

I keep one laundry basket outside our (family of 5) bathroom door. Every day I take it down to our laundry room and sort it. Once there's a full load, I will do a load. My eldest is 15 and she does her own once her basket in the laundry room is filled.

@WatercoloredWords 2 года назад

I got rid of the extra pillows on our bed a couple of years ago. Pillows on - pillows off - pillows on - pillows off - lather rinse repeat! This started to drive me crazy! And why? To have a pinterest worthy 'look'? My husband and I do not entertain in our bedroom! I don't have to show it off! Just last week, I repainted it, I sew my own curtains and I've been decluttering (again) like a fool! It's amazing how much crap creeps into our spaces! I now have FIVE items of decor in our bedroom and my hubs has TWO. I don't need more to dust!

@mf3610 2 года назад

I’m the opposite and like a separate laundry basket for everything! I don’t like to run a load every day. I have one for normal clothes, work clothes, towels, and my husband has his own that he handles Don’t have to sort loads when they come out of drier and I know where they’re going!

@Kayla-yv7wc 2 года назад

serving without expecting in return, holy CRAP so true

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Such a big lesson for me!

@nrutherford1628 2 года назад

I am in the same mind about art on the wall, I’ve gone for a big mirror and a big clock would also fill a space, these are intentional as the clock will help your children read the time and a mirror will allow the light to bounce around the room!

@Tameker6 2 года назад

Glad I came across your channel. Such a relaxing video 💕 as a minimalist I am constantly trying to find way to simplify my life. I was in a large house with my ex and now I live in an apartment with my toddler daughter before hoping the gun and purchasing another house for us. Thank you for the content and sharing your beautiful energy though these videos

@KR-os6nn 2 года назад

Totally agree on the minimal bed and useful pillows :)

@kamloopscruiser874 2 года назад

Wonderful tips and ideas!❤👍 I use command strips to put rimless canvas art or photos on the walls. That stops holes in the walls and I can switch them around as needed. 3M makes Velcro strips, hooks and other bits that can go up on a wall for pictures or broom holders etc.

@Anitaaa1903 Год назад

I love your simplicity. You inspired me to simplify my home even more, and I have a baby boy so I really want to teach him of minimalistic life, less toys but in more montessori style, less clutter, and more outdoor experiences. ❤️ And for your wall, to me and my New minimalistic life style, I adore a gallery wall with black and White and some in soft color, family photos, maybe some basket decor between photos... I for example have a gallery wall with family photos, one weaved basket style circle decor, a little white boat from my honeymoon, dry flower in rustic frame, embroidery that I made, weaved white beige tapistery... And it is all in white and beige frames, simple, but so sweet, full of memories and I love it.

@margaretmatheny Год назад

Such a great idea. I never thought of b&W gallery. Sounds so beautiful, so interested! Thank you for that!

@sumgolfer41 2 года назад

Just sat down to eat lunch, perfect timing!! Love your videos! ❤️

@spamiam9272 2 года назад

Hello I was going to comment on the wall. I am in a predominantly dark winter spot as well and find I like things personal that speak "life" and "vibrant" to combat those long dark hours in winter, without ruining the cozy vibe. personal favorites are plants, even a sparkly chandelier in the corner, or corner lamp (tall). Chandelier doesn't have to be traditional in any sense, could be even more modern with circular or square shapes. But I do enjoy a chandelier or corner lamp of some sort with sparkle to reflect the light a little extra and further into the room. Hope you find some value in that! 😊

@YennyCMorales 2 года назад

I feel like I have to comment on all of your videos... But I just loveeee them. So real, raw and informative... Tks for always Sharing your wisdom and life with us all that really need it. Some nice family pics would look nice by the sofa.

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 2 года назад

Yenny!!! So true!!🥰💐

@jovaughnanderson483 2 года назад

We have four words (song lyrics) made out of wood above our couch. It’s simple but it means something to us. Ordered on Etsy.

@amberterry4106 2 года назад

Behind the couch on the wall, check out Tiffany Beaston’s channel. She has huge framed pictures of her kids on the wall there and I think it’s just sooo sweet!

@junehulton9776 Год назад

My mum used to say... everything in it's place, a place for everything...if no place or in the back of a cupboard....six months get rid... Love the simplicity of minimal x your boys are adorable x

@stephaniemacerola9918 2 года назад

Hi! You seem so zen, I wish I could be like that. I have to admit that I need to be surrended by more stuff and now that I watch your video I am reflecting on why.? Thank you and have a great week-end 🌟

@amyroy2132 2 года назад

Loved this so much!

@sincerelyASL Год назад

less is definitely better. less stress more time for the important stuff in life.

@megangrelle 2 года назад

I like the dip yarn art, kinda looks like a gradient. I made a pretty large piece (cause they can get pricy) of just gray and lighter gray, to white. And then A Beautiful Mess has a blog post of a large yarn piece on a big wooden dowel that I copied to cover a large wall in the bedroom. Took a bit of time, but I loved how it turned out.

@vanessamay3689 2 года назад

You should have a pic with this comment

@hosseinjavidiniroomand 2 года назад

I was composing and for a break, I came to RU-vid then I saw your video. very inspiring and amazing for me. thanks a lot my friend🙏🌹🙏❤🤩

@jonathanmcgovern3208 2 года назад

A collage of family photos above the couch would look cozy and personal.

@melissa1488 Год назад

Long lumbar pillow on the bed, the light trick like u mention for the desk area instead and a family photo above the lounge 🙂. All still minimal but with a touch of warmth and meaning to it all.

@brandyclark6641 2 года назад

A nice canvas family photo is always a nice touch🥰😊

@viviangautier2160 2 года назад

Love your videos, your ideas, and everything. I am learning a lot from you! Thank you. 😊🤗

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

THank you so much for sharing these words. I'm so glad you're here!

@joyfulreality Год назад

family photos on the wall - can updae as they grow/keep as memories and add key photos.....change with the seasons

@MrsQueen 2 года назад

Thank you ☺️ 🙏🏼

@itoshiibaka8267 Год назад

I think most Canadians also remove our shoes when inside. My laundry hack is to have a small stackable laundry hamper the size of one medium load and wash when it's full. We also have one hamper on the main floor for kitchen and household laundry, but it usually all fits in one load unless there were a lot of towels. We do family cloth for number one, so it makes a lot of sense for our family. 100% yes to a large piece of art above the couch. If you like minimalist aesthetic, you can choose something textural or geometric, or even a whole monochromatic canvas. 🙂

@jasminebambury5841 2 года назад

Hey Margaret☆ enjoying watching along♡

@dhard02 Год назад

The French live very simple with just a few things they need and mix and match outfits

@suer292 2 года назад

Omg I feel I found my younger self in you.a Just found your channel,so much resonates with me 🌿🌿

@emilyanschuetz8409 2 года назад

I saw a RU-vidrs declutter (I think it was loeppkyslife) that had a floating shelf above her desk with a picture and some other items on it. I got inspired - it keeps the clutter off the desk and the shelf can either be decorated or functional with a lamp!

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

oh such a great idea! I'll look into this for my desk area

@TheKierraJones Год назад

I’m interested in the emotional side of things and can’t wait for the anxiety video

@honeyteababy 2 года назад

your hair looks even prettier than usual in this video!!

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Ah, thank you so much!! Those words are so kind.

@mypocketdesigner 2 года назад

Nice job!

@lenarettke6708 2 года назад

I think a big canvas with a family picture or just a picture of the kids would be very nice. Or maybe those art projects of the kids?

@lifestylehomestead 2 года назад

Omgoodness! You're in stl?? Me too, well, we recently moved out to Jeffco, but not far! So neat! Love your inspirating and down to earth content. Blessings, sis! ❤🙏

@sarahlockridge7879 Год назад

Love my Fitbit!

@jenniferlundquist1712 2 года назад

We love mirrors for empty walls

@VidyaSimran 2 года назад

Same kind of thinking with me. For your walls instead of paintings I suggest artifacts from village artisans from different countries. They make their living n ur home will certainly get a Mystic down to earth character.

@hippie_spirit Год назад

I agree with the no shoe policy! Cringy when shoes are worn in the house!

@lizpetruzzi7700 2 года назад

😁😁❤️always a gift...thank you❤️ I also have a no shoe policy for similar reasons. Love to see you grow and become more of who you are as you create a home for living! It is setting the stage, the environment and culture that creates life, moments and memories.❤️

@uwubeesh Год назад

Margaret! I love your content. So happy I found your channel.

@margaretmatheny Год назад

So glad you’re here!!

@MsKap222 2 года назад

New subscriber! Thank you for the helpful tips! Your style is so nice. I'm looking for a dark colored couch. May you share where your couch is from?

@JoceBoogie Год назад

Love all of your videos! Towards the end you mentioned an “anxiety talk” soon… Would love to see that, your videos alone are calming but to hear how you deal/have dealt with anxiety would be awesome ☺️

@margaretmatheny Год назад

It's actually up already!

@caitloucole22 2 года назад

Love a fellow minimalist! 🤍 Hope you’re well. For your desk, what if you opted for a salt lamp? I bought a white salt lamp at target and it has a dimmer, which is fantastic for early mornings or late evenings. For your living room wall, what about two simple poster prints with simple frames? I went on Society 69 and bought two poster prints of black/white map outlines of two cities we’ve traveled to overseas. It’s great for conversations when people have asked, it’s minimal, and it gives your space a decorated feeling w/o a cluttered look. I’ve also been inspired by a Scandinavian concept of putting a wall sconce on each side of the large couch; instead of, lamps I would put beeswax candles 🤍 It creates that coziness with a bit of Scandinavian character. H&M had a minimal wall sconce over the holidays. Not sure if that’s still there, but I found it under their home section.

@maranathamama 2 года назад

Great recommendations! Exactly what I was going to suggest re: white salt lamp & framed map/coordinates - It’s neutral, meaningful & a talking piece.

@marneangel7 2 года назад

Love the length of your hair!

@ivelysfuentes2471 Год назад

As far as the decor for your wall I think it will be beautiful if you have a family portrait of all three of y'all

@gemmazeterman4733 Год назад

I am currently trying to become more minimalist as a family, and living more intentionally. I have PTSD from clutter and my childhood so I now it would be so life giving for my family of 6. I love all of your videos and ideas and advice so thank you for this. I was wondering if you could share where you got your couch from? I love it and need something washable with my four littles all under the age of 8. ❤

@susancook3360 2 года назад

I’d pull the sofa in off the wall and your wall will not need art Hang art at 150cm from floor to centre of the piece You’ll find it fits the wall better

@NatalieJeanChappell 2 года назад

Love the approach to minimalism on the ‘internal aspects’ - definitely more on that please. Have a great weekend!

@faithmacwatters731 Год назад

I am so glad I dislike decor pillows as much as I do!! Creating the habit of making my bed each morning is so much easier!!

@DedessaAndrade Год назад

Amei o finalzinho; a conversa sobre perdão, receber os outros mesmo com a casa não perfeita e ansiedade. Gostaria de ouvir sua opinião mais a respeito! Jesus abençoe o seu lar 🏡💕 Beijinhos do Brasil 🇧🇷

@lollipop3105 Год назад

Ahhh, I spotted Wildlings 😍 Just found your channel and actually love your content!

@beavadakkoot 2 года назад

I'm Germany you also don't wear shoes inside the house, in portugal you do. In India you don't, my hubby is Indian, I am german/portuguese and we also choose to not wear inside the house, for highene and for tidyness 🥰

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Yes! Wow, so many people from other countries are saying this. Love it so much. Why did America fail at this?! ha.

@jayashiaco9476 Год назад

It is so strange to me to hear about having to ask people to take their shoes off in a home. It is absolutely the norm in Canada. Mind you, where I am, we have snow 6 months out of the year. We would never traipse dirty snow boots into each other’s homes but we take off our sandals/runners/other while in someone’s house as well. It’s refreshing to hear your perspective on screen time as well. Thank you for posting.

@megsdiy5965 2 года назад

I can see you putting a huge macrame wall art piece above your couch :)

@aidedeco 2 года назад

TFS.

@bearchild4352 2 года назад

Here in Toronto, Canada no one would dream of wearing outdoor shoes inside!!

@jetteharris291 2 года назад

I recommend something like a photo tree on your blank wall.

@inesladasic7106 Год назад

Ikea has three canvas pictures with similar background like your picture if you want to match the colors of your landscape picture.

@joykaralyn 2 года назад

Love your videos. Need that anxiety video. Been really irritated at everything lately and I realized its because I'm anxious about moving away to college soon. P.S. I think the lighting is fine. I think it gives a cozy, casual, real feel to the video. Not everything has to be studio perfect. Just my 2 cents. 😊

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Uploading it Friday 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼hang in there!!

@DrPatrickKingsep 2 года назад

Hi Margaret - I agree, that keeping things tidy, clean and comfy in your home makes such a difference! Many people forget about this. And we don't need so many things around us ie excess junk and items not needed. what is your number one minimalist tip in the home?

@JesusLovesnLives Год назад

Where’s your couch from? Looks so cozy!

@taraleanne 2 года назад

hey! what's one of the best pieces of advice you've been given? and/or what advice would you give a christian teen girl? (this is for a youtube video fyi)

@claudiajacobson4352 2 года назад

hi Margaret, have you considered peel and stick art for your walls?

@hannahgritter-vu1km Год назад

Which watch and what size?? It’s beautiful and simple - love it!

@y.a.4464 2 года назад

St. Louis?! Me too. How do you cope with living here? I always feel like I’m missing out.

@janahallam54 2 года назад

What about a mirror and some family photos on the wall?

@kathleensutton4117 2 года назад

Perhaps a beautiful textured wall paper could be framed for your wall?

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Oh I like this idea!!! I feel like I could even make that...

@abigailjensen3850 2 года назад

Where is your green sweater from?

@rachelfarson 2 года назад

I really need someone to explain decorative pillows haha. Why spend the money on a pillow that you put on your bed in your room that no one is seeing to take it BACK off and put it on the floor 🤷🏼‍♀️🤪

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

hahahahaha love this

@erinmay6992 Год назад

Margaret, I am wondering what size your watch is? Is it the 28 or 32 mm? Thank you!!

@daninglesonline1526 11 месяцев назад

I am really interested in your sofa lol

@LLhypno 2 года назад

Across the pond you seem to have these weird dust collecting display pillows. ? Please explain what that is all about.

@capturedbyannamarie 2 года назад

Maybe put a nice big family photo instead of a random gallery print

@Melissa-hg3de 2 года назад

The big wall you can put pictures of you and your family!

@maranathamama 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. Grace - May we receive it & may we extend it. We are all in different seasons ☀️🍂🌬🌷🌊

@leonieharry2941 2 года назад

I would put an abstractical artwork on the wall with the colours you love and which matches with your interieur (e.g with orange, red, a bit of yellow and some of the darker colours). It would not distract from the other things in the room and would NOT bring any restlessness in it. It would be more comfortably...trust me ;-) - so maybe you want to give it a try...in terms of format, however, it would have to be larger. for minimalist spaces, fewer but larger pieces of artwork are better

@margaretmatheny 2 года назад

Wow, thank you so much. I love this idea. You must really know what you're talking about it. I love hearing from other creative minds when I'm stuck. thank you!!!

@leonieharry2941 2 года назад

@@margaretmatheny Thank you very much for your feedback! :) Lovely regards from Vienna/Austria.

@sarahlockridge7879 Год назад

No sconce. Then you have to clean them. I have photos of my children from Vaca on my wall with frames that have art to them.