Last week I told you about a few "important" things I was able to release and felt great about.  This week -- to reassure you that I am in fact human and do have feelings -- I'm sharing the 5 things I love the most and definitely won't let go. 

It might seem strange for a minimalism blog to talk about things we love to keep, but I would never want you to think the point of New Minimalism is to let go of everything, slashing and burning possessions until only white walls remain.

Instead I want to inspire you to think with fresh objectivity about what you don't want or need so that you create more space for and celebrate what you love.  It's all unique and individual, no right or wrong, just what feels best to you.

(*I say "probably" rather than "never ever" because in 30 years of knowing myself, the one thing I'm sure of is that I'm always changing my mind. :)

Room:  Bedroom

Hours to Complete:  6.5

Main Objective:  Removing items unrelated to the bedroom and creating a peaceful place to rest and start your day.

The Details:  We were thrilled to work with a brilliant entrepreneur throughout his charming Duboce Park one bedroom apartment.  Today we showcase the first of his three redesigned rooms: the bedroom.  

Our client, who we will refer to as C, was very ready to take control of his belongings. His motivation for working with us was threefold.  

• An entrepreneur who frequently works from home, having a harmonious and organized space was of the utmost importance.
• As a frequent traveler it was also crucial for him to be able to pack up and head out for a variety of international destinations with ease.
• And finally, while traveling, C oftens offsets his expenses by renting out his apartment on Airbnb. Clutter free rooms with an elevated design sense not only garner higher rents but also make the transition between C and his guests seamless.

Hello dearest New Minimalism Readers!  

Kyle, Redesign Specialist here to introduce the newest series on the NM blog, 340-Squared in which I will share my insights from life in the one-room studio I now call home.  

Prior to this apartment, I had been living in a magical situation in a friend’s storefront-turned-living-space near Alamo Square.  It was raw, creative, and we had the freedom to experiment with décor (How about a giant pink geometric mural? Hell yes!).  Having lived there for over two years, the space saw its fair share of events and parties, and even played host to one beautiful wedding. But eventually the master tenant, and my dear friend, decided he wanted to live alone. 

While the housing market in San Francisco is moderately insane at the moment, finding a new home could not have come at a better time for me personally.  I loved my unique space, fun roommates and absurdly affordable rent, but my partnership with Cary and New Minimalism was just gaining traction and I longed for a sanctuary to gather my thoughts.  Additionally, having a near obsession with clutter-free spaces and clean floors, living alone would allow me to truly practice what I preach at New Minimalism.  In some ways, this was basically an investment in my career.