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We're in the midst of having our floors redone, which means that we are moving everything from our living spaces (upstairs) into the downstairs room. I'm thinking about this opportunity to move only the necessary upstairs again at the end of this project with a glint of excitement (+ aching hands + knees).
I'm not sure that there will be a whole lot to let go of in the end (because I keep a pretty tight inventory of things), but I'm always curious to experience less.
The less things there are in a space, the more value each thing takes on. A lamp becomes a prized piece of sculpture with varied form (lit + unlit). Color, texture + style become visible when a wardrobe is intentionally curated to contain only favorite pieces. The function of the bedroom (rest) becomes visual when desks, workout equipment + clutter are removed.
Even (+ maybe especially) good things can accumulate to an unhelpful level. A collection of plants can be spectacular, and it can be spectacular to have one or two plants that attract attention as individual elements of form + function. A collection of jeans can be cool, and it can be cool to own just a few favorites that feel exquisitely personal + fully "enough".
What I see in the photos above + in the type of home I want to live in is a feeling of spaciousness, room to breathe + stretch + move. I want there to be room for imagination to bloom + for love to unfurl. This feeling does not require square footage, but it does (for me) require blank space (an unadorned wall or empty shelf), uncovered windows that allow light to pour in + less stuff in view.
I'm listing the essentials for each room + dreaming of what the space can look + feel like stripped of all the extra bits that accumulate. When each of these essentials has been chosen with intention toward function + beauty, less additional items are needed to communicate style.
Bedroom (for rest, relaxation, connection + clothing):
Livingroom (for connection, relaxation + creativity):
Kitchen area (for nourishment, connection + food):
Movement space (for peace, movement + gratitude):
I will savor sprinkling my little curated collection of ceramics, books + bits back in...in time.
A fresh opportunity for "less" offers itself every day. This particular opportunity will not be missed.
All lovely photos via links.
Love,
Jane
I'm not sure that there will be a whole lot to let go of in the end (because I keep a pretty tight inventory of things), but I'm always curious to experience less.
The less things there are in a space, the more value each thing takes on. A lamp becomes a prized piece of sculpture with varied form (lit + unlit). Color, texture + style become visible when a wardrobe is intentionally curated to contain only favorite pieces. The function of the bedroom (rest) becomes visual when desks, workout equipment + clutter are removed.
Even (+ maybe especially) good things can accumulate to an unhelpful level. A collection of plants can be spectacular, and it can be spectacular to have one or two plants that attract attention as individual elements of form + function. A collection of jeans can be cool, and it can be cool to own just a few favorites that feel exquisitely personal + fully "enough".
What I see in the photos above + in the type of home I want to live in is a feeling of spaciousness, room to breathe + stretch + move. I want there to be room for imagination to bloom + for love to unfurl. This feeling does not require square footage, but it does (for me) require blank space (an unadorned wall or empty shelf), uncovered windows that allow light to pour in + less stuff in view.
I'm listing the essentials for each room + dreaming of what the space can look + feel like stripped of all the extra bits that accumulate. When each of these essentials has been chosen with intention toward function + beauty, less additional items are needed to communicate style.
Bedroom (for rest, relaxation, connection + clothing):
- bed
- bedside tables
- lamps
- laundry baskets
- closet shelving
Livingroom (for connection, relaxation + creativity):
- sectional
- ottoman
- light
Kitchen area (for nourishment, connection + food):
- table
- couch
- footstool
- side table
Movement space (for peace, movement + gratitude):
- yoga mats
- lamp
I will savor sprinkling my little curated collection of ceramics, books + bits back in...in time.
A fresh opportunity for "less" offers itself every day. This particular opportunity will not be missed.
All lovely photos via links.
Love,
Jane
