Clever Home Design Hacks (for any space & budget)

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25 күн бұрын

Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn’t look like the Pinterest rooms you love?
Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Listen in as Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more!
ABOUT MYQUILLYN:
For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging women to embrace their homes-imperfections and all. Her lived-in, loved-on home has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and Cottages & Bungalows. Myquillyn is the author of The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home and was chosen by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty creatives in 2016. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three boys.
Website: www.thenester.com
Instagram: @thenester
IN THIS EPISODE:
1:30 Let’s talk house hushing.
7:55 What is cozy minimalism?
12:35 How can we test out design changes on a budget?
15:53 Navigating home changes with others
21:19 Myquillin’s new book, House Rules
32:20 Myquillin’s opinion on color
BOOKS MENTIONED:
NEW: House Rules amzn.to/49Pjwq1
Welcome Home amzn.to/3WhmOiz
The Nesting Place amzn.to/3wa4YmU
Cozy Minimalist home amzn.to/3UfHg0K
Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast channel. If you'd like to hear previous episodes, you can find them on all podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iTunes.
Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind subscribing? It helps KZfaq recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn
ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:
Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT!
If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my other channel @theminimalmom

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@daniellelajoie1285 23 күн бұрын

I’m only 16 min. into this but have to comment. When I was growing up my mother periodically changed the furniture around in the living room. We kids loved it. There were 6 of us. She would say that it was like going on vacation, and because we didn’t, it felt like a new place and my father didn’t complain so long as his chair was lined up with the tv! My sisters and I (3) had two small bedrooms, one the size of a small walk in closet(!) and we would switch back and forth, moving our small possessions back and forth between the rooms. I do this now in my own home. My two girls are gone now with homes of their own and do the same thing. The “tradition” was passed down to them. My husband and son do not mind. 😊

@NLY1WAY4U 20 күн бұрын

My Mom did the same thing with living room furniture and our bedrooms. My Dad worked afternoon shifts quite a bit and bumped into them a lot. For the kids bedrooms were a way to give the 4 of us new bedroom partners for no arguing or nighttime talking!

@siany123 23 күн бұрын

Great podcast. I don't love the cheesy intro guy though 😂 I think you could save yourself some money and just tell us yourself a short intro, as most of us prefer to listen to you! Or get Tom to do it? Does he have a 'radio infomercial voice'?? 😂

@adenafritz9547 23 күн бұрын

Yess! Sorry intro guy - but we’d rather hear Dawn!

@stuartfamily6495 23 күн бұрын

I love the voice of the intro guy 😊

@lenafreeze7131 23 күн бұрын

Was gonna say exactly that!

@Kurodarkness 23 күн бұрын

The intro guy voice bothers me enough that I honestly skip thru it cuz something just grates me about it.

@ashleynichols3010 23 күн бұрын

I love the intro guy!!😅

@angelaromolo6517 21 күн бұрын

Dawn, rose is your color

@usmosers2495 23 күн бұрын

The plant talk honestly brought me SO MUCH FREEDOM! I currently have 2 plants that are slowly dying, and mocking me while they do so. I think it’s time for new plants! I’ve got my money’s worth out of these ones. Seriously, thank you.

@Ciao_Bella 18 күн бұрын

How do you get them to die? 😂😂 We have one plant that's hitting the ceiling. Let's be honest, it's a sapling now. I don't even really like plants, but I can't give up on living things, sigh.

@ramonawhisenant2045 23 күн бұрын

Great video! Dawn, you make your podcasts so exciting because YOU are interested in your guests! Some Podcasters look as if they are not listening to their guests at all and just want it to be over!!

@lindamcdermott9980 21 күн бұрын

As I listened to this podcast, I looked around my house, with a critical eye. I have been on the decluttering journey for about 8 years. Every season I change things up, and only keep a small canvas cube of decor. I have not bought anything extra in years. I am an artist and have gallery walls, curated and they make me happy. The seasonal things I put out are less and less every time. No new pillows, but I do buy seasonal pillow covers. I feel minimalist, and comfortable in my space, thanks to your continued inspiration. I have white walls and neutral furniture and accessories, the art is all the color I need. This was a great podcast. I always look forward to your posts.

@jessicarobertson6401 18 күн бұрын

Me too❤!!!! Except photographer. Natural pallete with woods and stones and greenery and photography

@stephaniegaddis1716 23 күн бұрын

You are so right that what worked in one house doesn't always move into another house well!! We had a small house where each room was distinct. Then we moved into a big house with an open floor plan. All of my small decor, curtains with small print, and small area rugs did NOT work in this house. Now I do big decor, big rugs, big prints or solids. It's a really weird mindset shift.

@NLY1WAY4U 23 күн бұрын

Isn't it interesting that we feel the need to get others approval for decor? Her attitude was fab, design for your own like but gives us tips when we feel something is not quite right. Great interview for us simple design people.

@itsHeatherKay 18 күн бұрын

I love Dawn’s home! We move every few years for work, and I find if we leave our rooms really simple, it feels like we just moved in or are moving out, which is weirdly sad for me. So we are more “cozy minimalist” Because for this time of our lives, I need the cozy.

@Alextodd007 16 күн бұрын

Hello heather

@kims3431 21 күн бұрын

Great podcast. I replaced all my nicely framed photos with a single digital photo frame linked to a Google photos album and absolutely love it. Visitors will sit and watch the photos flip by. So people are actually more engaged with the digital frame than all of the framed photos I had around the house.

@Alextodd007 16 күн бұрын

Hello kim

@tatyanalukov5350 9 күн бұрын

Same here! We love our digital photo frame!

@michellebrobst2827 6 күн бұрын

Great interview! I like the idea of being more minimalistic in my decor, but not at the cost of “coziness”! However, the tips/wisdom that Myquillyn shares helps me see it differently! 😊P.S…. I love your channel Dawn!!

@tvalivation4758 22 күн бұрын

Regarding family photos: I have none in my house. As my mom said once, 'I don't need photos of people I see all the time." So if you don't have any, don't feel guilty.

@josi4381 22 күн бұрын

That is actually something we also don't have. Neither do my and hubby's parents.

@keener57 21 күн бұрын

I agree!

@andreawales1938 14 күн бұрын

Photos of family members help us see them at their best and evoke memories. I always bring out a professional family-portrait collage at Christmastime. (I rotate the three that we have, one per year.) I also have small framed photos in my glass-front secretary. When someone comes to visit, the guest loves that a photo of that guest and the host is displayed in the guest room.

@tatyanalukov5350 9 күн бұрын

We got a digital photo frame and we totally love it. It brings up beautiful memories all day long without cluttering our space.

@angelaromolo6517 21 күн бұрын

Plants: I have an oxalis that has been in my family for 103 years. No lie

@countryfrau8328 18 күн бұрын

Wow!!!

@katefree9539 21 күн бұрын

For people who want to add real plants but feel that you might forget to water them, many succulent plants are very forgiving and super easy care. Keep in mind that plants, the leafier, the better, add benefits to healthy air.

@peacewG 22 күн бұрын

A lot of "hushing" is fixin' to happen! Great podcast.

@keener57 21 күн бұрын

I just “hushed” my “living room” space. I can not believe the effect! I can breathe!!! I am getting more pleasure from the correct scale than I was from my now removed 11 decor items and 1 piece of furniture. Thank you BIG TIME!

@shelleyt367 23 күн бұрын

chrome is classic and looks clean in kitchens and bathrooms; things are moving into the warms again; I think, in terms of hardware and fixtures, you should just choose what you love as trends change...

@marylinelliott611 23 күн бұрын

Great advice! In Denmark (which I don't live there) but they call call it hygge. Diane in Denmark coaches the Fly Lady system and the cozy (hygge) minimalist.

@pamelafoster 23 күн бұрын

Would love to hear Dawn do a podcast with Diane In Denmark ❤❤❤

@Buttondown231 21 күн бұрын

I think that one of the reasons I love your channel is because you are so real and authentic. Of course, it is also because you share such life-changing ideas. Your new announcer diminishes the authentic vibe. I really have a strong reaction to him.

@bumblebee_mrs 23 күн бұрын

Pintesrest being made for men to share car photos blew my mind!!! I love Pinterest so much.

@brittanyk3241 20 күн бұрын

I looked that up and didn’t see anything to confirm it. Weird 😅

@bumblebee_mrs 20 күн бұрын

@@brittanyk3241 I didn't know about it either until Dawn said it in this video. Maybe they don't make it public for some reason, who knows.

@janetstraw191 22 күн бұрын

To quote the great William Morris: “Have nothing in your home which is not beautiful nor useful”! 👍

@aselle27 23 күн бұрын

Two of my fav influencers in one podcast! I can’t wait to read House Rules. I loved Cozy Minimalism but her book Welcome Home is a minimalists dream because she talks about getting ready for each season with the five senses and not just relying on chochkies for welcoming fall or Christmas or whatever. Love her stuff so much. I have more confidence in my decorating because of Myquillin. 💕

@maeb7723 23 күн бұрын

Ditto!!!

@maureenfrancis6288 22 күн бұрын

Loved this video! So many similar ideas and learned new things as well. The first other person I've ever heard say, "I love a white wall, I love empty walls"! Thank you!

@mariaboivin1840 22 күн бұрын

This feels like just moving into a new space ….but without the boxes ♥️

@gailtester8749 2 күн бұрын

I love plants in a room. A moisture meter was a game changer for keeping them healthy. My plant math is no more than 3 per room. And some rooms have none.

@nellygs702 22 күн бұрын

I can't even express how much I enjoyed this podcast. I love her, read two of her books and still find her so clever. I'm going to buy the next one for sure. The idea of a cosy minimalism is key, with the scale point. Well done, you two are so much value !

@karennealy1857 23 күн бұрын

Awesome podcast video! Two of my favorites together! First time I’ve ever “heard” Myquillin!! I’ve only read her! What a treat!! Thanks Dawn! Will be ordering her newest book!!

@sokalbenoit 12 күн бұрын

WOW, Dawn! you look so radiant and cheerful with this colour! And, as always, you bring the best guests to help us improve our day to day lives :) Thank you! And keep that colour on! Great choice!

@racheldavis9519 22 күн бұрын

I love the idea of hushing your house! What a great idea!! 🙌🏼 I'm going to try it! Thanks for bringing us these new experts and experiences Dawn!

@trishahutchinson3485 22 күн бұрын

I was so excited to see that you had Myquillin on your podcast! I’ve listened to her books on my Evermore app! I love both of you gals!❤

@liap1293 23 күн бұрын

Dawn, I like the black hardware in your kitchen.

@ninadukette3340 23 күн бұрын

Chrome is CLASSIC.❤

@CD-xn2bz 20 күн бұрын

Dawn! Loving the red hair! And the deep pink top is perfect for your coloring. 💗

@lastpolarbearcub 23 күн бұрын

The idea of my husband creating a Pinterest board to compare for home design is so foreign to me 😅

@annas4128 22 күн бұрын

Dawn, I just love your videos!! I loved Myquilin when I read her first book. It gave me pride in being a renter, when most designers made renters feel less-than. I signed up for her email newsletters and preordered her 2nd book, that I also loved. As time has passed, she seems to have become more like the over eccentric and obscure loving wealthy designers, no longer resonating with the regular folks like me. Come back down to Earth Myquilin! We miss you!

@louisefriisp 20 күн бұрын

Loved this episode!❤

@michalinarus9497 23 күн бұрын

Wait a minute...Dawn, is it a new hair color? You're blooming lady! ☺ Well..."she's a lady..." 😁

@lost-south-lake-crafters 22 күн бұрын

Great interview! Thanks for sharing such interesting and practical tips and information.

@sherryruddell3588 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for buddying up with her. I just got her new book. So fun. I always love her Ribbon, that's behind her. I've seen it in several of her houses. i think I have her other book that you showed. You two make a great pair.

@jonelledavenport8701 23 күн бұрын

😊 Thank you for sharing/introducing. Enlightening.

@user-rk8gp8wy2r 20 күн бұрын

Fantastic podcast!! Thank you, getting the new book. 😄

@susanparsons9365 20 күн бұрын

Love how we decorate storage shelves. Senseless.

@clairep7199 23 күн бұрын

I use large mults to turn multiple photographs into a single large piece of 'art' ...i find this visually less overwhelming than a gallery wall.

@everystitchaprayer6268 22 күн бұрын

Hushing is genius!

@psylettagilroy 20 күн бұрын

I agree with the idea of loving your home and it being easy to live in. It’s funny, my island is gray and my cabinets white, and I wanted gray bar stools. I used bold colors for my kitchen decor, but for some reason it was important for me to have that particular aspect be more monochrome.

@Alextodd007 16 күн бұрын

Hi there

@girlonaswing9439 23 күн бұрын

I move my furniture ALL the time. One time, my husband came home in the middle of the night from OTR trucking. All the lights were off, and he came in and ran into a chair that I had moved. We still laugh about that.

@snorlund1 18 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this! It was motivational! 😊

@thatsfunny2051 22 күн бұрын

This is so good. I'm a total novice in this area, but I'm keen to learn more since my boyfriend and I are moving towards engagement. If we get married, I do want our home to be a nice refuge

@CynthiaRaeC 23 күн бұрын

Great podcast. Thanks!

@Alextodd007 16 күн бұрын

Hello Cynthia

@EdimentalGardens 22 күн бұрын

I love chrome too! I’m not alone lol😂

@wesliegray1772 23 күн бұрын

Yes! We should go with what we like. Why do we let others dictate what our personal space should look like????

@kaciesawadski4873 23 күн бұрын

Appreciated this. I have an appreciation for handmade art but I am very selective about it.

@_JanetLouise 23 күн бұрын

Another Excellent interview, Dawn. mahalo nui / tfs I really like Myquillyn's attitude and approach!

@rw7806 23 күн бұрын

Mahalo nui loa, makes me homesick for Hawai’i❤. “Many thanks” for anyone wondering 🏝️🌺

@_JanetLouise 23 күн бұрын

@@rw7806 Aloha from Puna on the Big Island

@mv1714 16 күн бұрын

Wow Dawn this hair color on you is so beautiful

@dottiedenning8619 23 күн бұрын

Less is more & bigger is better.😊

@georgianawadding6171 5 күн бұрын

I love the bling knobs! My husband thinks it is too girly.

@amyd9821 20 күн бұрын

Great video! Love Myquillyn!! Please do a podcast with KZfaqr Diane in Denmark!

@bethanytaylor7656 18 күн бұрын

Andrew Peterson? As in The Wingfeather Saga Author and Songwriter? Love that guy.

@Alextodd007 16 күн бұрын

Hello Bethany

@kennethbailey9853 21 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@eviewesner6231 23 күн бұрын

I love the plant math

@sarahscripture1276 19 күн бұрын

Hey Dawn! I have been following you since 2020 when we found out we were moving to California from our large Florida home. I knew I needed to get rid of a ton of stuff for the move, and I needed help and inspiration. I loved your videos. I have decluttered so much stuff, but still struggle with too much. My husband is very much not a minimalist and that has been a struggle as well. During this video, I couldn’t stop thinking, “What about us military families who have to change houses every 3 years?” I think that might be my issue. Trying to get our things to fit in a completely different setting and making it all work without having the time to really experiment and settle in. I had finally gotten our California house to where I liked it (for the most part), when we had to move overseas to Japan. Now, I am 8 months in, and still feeling unsettled in our military housing that I don’t love anyway. My friend has gone super far into minimalism that the house feels empty and boring and very institutional. She can fit her things into our cramped quarters easily, but it’s not cozy. I’d love to hear your advice about that. There may not be a great answer to that question. It’s just a fact of military life. It seems like we get rid of a bunch of things around a move and then have to buy more to make life easier in a space because each house with storage and wall space and things like that are so different. Just some thoughts. Sorry about the novel! 😅

@kristieshoemake7343 3 күн бұрын

That WOULD be a difficult situation!

@kristieshoemake7343 3 күн бұрын

My initial thoughts are to use mostly neutrals, use smaller scale furniture, accent primarily with plants, and use smaller organizer trays. You can add more to bigger drawers but can’t use the large trays in small drawers. Mid size rugs.

@marybuntenbach3697 23 күн бұрын

It's great for you but to me it is stark and bare. I definitely like my appliances on my counter. I have plenty of space. I They match and I use most everyday. It each his own.

@carolinepierson6776 21 күн бұрын

Really fun podcast. One thing that always bemuses me is how people shop for ‘decor’ or ‘art’. We have always picked up pieces that have been meaningful or fun not to have a pintressed or insta house but to have a house full of memories. We will pick up something on a holiday (even plants) or go to an art fair. I find the idea of going to a decor shop and buying generic decor a strange concept as I would be buying meaningless items. This is not a judgement. Get what makes you happy. ❤

@elizabeth930 23 күн бұрын

Dawn, I agree with you that the warmer metals are in, but I think the style of those particular handles are not the best for your space. Maybe that's what your family was referring to!

@bethanytaylor7656 18 күн бұрын

My design challenge is that because of limited space, I have to double up my dining space as a homeschool space. My walls feel overwhelming and crowded but I need a good combination of practical and beautiful.

@irenaS 22 күн бұрын

My cat eat my plants.. and I always need to watch out, because some of plans are toxic for cats.. Sooo I have now only grass for my cat 😁 and they look lovely and he can eat them all and be a little happy cat haha 😊

@sirmaumur4056 18 күн бұрын

For me cozy minimalism is also color ! Less items but don’t go white washed… that is why I like Dawn a lot with the blue tones… I still wish she kept the colorful plates 😢

@AmeliaUnleashed 13 күн бұрын

If you want ultimate visual simplicity follow what I’ve coined the “3 P’s” of decorating: Purpose, Plants & Photos. Quiet your home by letting go of all the other odd balls.

@mariastathopoulos744 18 күн бұрын

I have seasonal textiles: throws, cushions and lampshades that l can switch out. My weak spot is my loungeroom which is part of an open floorplan. My large pieces of furniture act as dividers /zones, so l'm unable to move the furniture around. To satisfy my urge for change / refresh, wall art can be swapped between rooms. This is the only space in my home where l crave variety. I do feel obligated to display gifted items because l know my family and friends notice. Fortunately, l do like 99% of the sentimental items

@meldixon1918 23 күн бұрын

Loved this episode so much, thanks to both of you! 🩶

@runemagged21 19 күн бұрын

A bamboo stalk is so cheap and will live and even leaf out in a low lit (ambient light from windows in rooms across the hall) bathroom in only a vase of water for years. No need to go fake.

@janetmann3557 11 күн бұрын

Which of these books do you recommend to read first?

@bonnierainwater4484 23 күн бұрын

Oh Dawn, how I wish you would have asked her about throw pillows. Haha…Especially for me, on the bed? Yes or No?

@kristinalebardin7908 19 күн бұрын

❤

@jenniferbarney4220 22 күн бұрын

You can't ruin something you already hate! 😂

@marylinelliott611 23 күн бұрын

Real plants also clean the air.

@oliviafagin293 19 күн бұрын

Is intro guy from WBGL??

@lenettasmith-murray2145 22 күн бұрын

I live in an apartment and all walls are white. I'm not allowed to paint the walls, do I do the decorating with pictures, artwork and shelves. My kitchen is very small. My entire apartment is 600 square feet. I dont really have much to work with 😢.

@mariastathopoulos744 18 күн бұрын

My suggestion is to focus on statement pieces: large wall art, large vase, kettle, lighting and textures.

@laurat7324 21 күн бұрын

I think you should have what you want in your kitchen but I'm with Adeline. The black looks so much better. I noticed it in your last video (or the one with Diana). I wouldn't have it but it's YOUR kitchen so have gold if you like it.

@missyhash3018 20 күн бұрын

Why not spray paint the barstools bronze?🤔

@nancysflowergarden 23 күн бұрын

Fake plants do nothing for us Real plants oxygen… it’s nice to have life in ur house

@user-um6vf4bn2l 21 күн бұрын

I keep getting distracted by the ribbon in an R shape and I thought it was representing her last name but no there's not an R at the beginning of either of her names! And that bothers me lol

@jasminvandugteren1391 6 күн бұрын

Maybe r for ribbon. Haha 🤪🤷‍♀️

@andreastift8775 20 күн бұрын

Hey Dawn, I have question about your dining room: Why are there only four seats when there are six of you? 🤔

@plushymom 19 күн бұрын

Kids sit at the table mom and dad eat at the bar stools maybe

@cindybutler1413 18 күн бұрын

@@plushymom i believe it is the opposite

@plushymom 18 күн бұрын

@@cindybutler1413 cool, thanks 😀

@susandoan8326 23 күн бұрын

Love all your videos and have subscribed for years. The reason I watch you is because you’re so authentic and honest. However, the new intro with the cheezy guy is awful. It makes you seem less relatable and “real” now! Please go back to “if you don’t know me, I’m Dawn and I’m married to Tom and we have 4 kids age (insert current ages here). Miss that sweet intro!

@luciareynolds4201 23 күн бұрын

She still does that for her channel. This is her podcast video. Separate account.

@Love_cats584 23 күн бұрын

What happens if you just need to paint and fix things up you don’t have time or money to do it?

@countryfrau8328 18 күн бұрын

The intro voice reminds me of the male voice that introduces Joyce Meyer. I don't lime it. I'm waiting to hear "We pray you find this video helpful...". Its not a super negative but it isn't a plus.

@kelliconlan8133 23 күн бұрын

Im with your family, Please No Gold !!!!

@ginabess619 22 күн бұрын

I’m thinking gold is more of a trend still think chrome or brushed silver is timeless shinny gold a big no no, again I think the brushed gold is a trend or a fad even bronze reminds me of the old Tuscan vibe that used to be around.

@carolyncornerwithfamily1579 20 күн бұрын

No gold! It goes out of style too fast, so keep the old stuff for a year. You will want to change it so soon.

@donal5029 20 күн бұрын

I love Danne but i just want to suggest that you don’t shake your head so often during a podcast when the guest is talk. I hope i not offending you with my opinion.

@andreawales1938 14 күн бұрын

I’m not going to get to the actual content because you have a male announcer who, I’m sorry to say, is annoying and otherwise off-putting. You don’t need *any* announcer! I think you must be required to have one in this venue because numerous people have commented that he is taking away from your message. However, I remember you saying once that you rarely read comments that appear to be negative. That is such a shame because, by heeding those comments, you could improve your channel.