NEW MINIMALISM
Home Decluttering Since 2013
What Clients Are Saying
The New Minimalism Book
Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living
Published 2018, Penguin-Random House
The decluttering craze meets a passion for sustainable livinG and interior design
This book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the bottom of why we've accumulated too much stuff in the first place, therefore allowing us to transform our lives.
Professional decluttering and design team Cary and Kyle of New Minimalism will take you through every step, from assessing your emotional relationship to your stuff to decluttering your home to then turning it into a beautifully designed space that feels clean and tidy without feeling sparse or prescriptive. And all of this without filling up a landfill. You'll find resources and strategies to donate and reuse your stuff so you don't have to feel guilty about getting rid of it!
“A more practical take on the less-is-more lifestyle that is more about ending the cycle of ‘busy’ than creating a perfect house.”
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I Need a professional
Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Decluttering is hard to do on your own!
It’s no surprise that you need a (super-experienced, rational and fun) buddy to help you get over the finish line.
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HOw it all started
Founders, Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici
It was while carpooling to a yoga retreat (so California of us), that Cary and Kyle were introduced. On that 6-hour car ride they got deep, and geeked-out on their shared passion for sustainable design and simple living.
After a few more coffee dates back home in San Francisco, they felt like they had stumbled upon a gold-mine. A simple lifestyle that results in more time, fewer stresses, saved money and deeper relationships?! They knew they had to teach others how they too could attain this glorious lifestyle.
Cary already had a personal blog called New Minimalism, and Kyle loved the name, so they kept the blog and got to work creating a service to teach others how to simplify and up-level their homes at the same time.
It was from documenting their process and discoveries on the blog that they landed a book deal with Penguin-Random House (2018). Their first book, New Minimalism, was published in 2018, and their second book, the New Minimalism Journal was published in 2020. They continue to share their personal learnings here on the blog.
Fast forward to today, and they have since taught hundreds of clients how to declutter for good. Kyle continues to service clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, while Cary now lives the simple life with her family in beautiful Boise, Idaho.
The Blog
It was from the process of writing and reflecting
that we were able to turn our ideas into actions, and eventually land a book deal.
Peruse the blog by clicking the button below, or go straight to our most-foundational posts in the About page