omg I've never found someone else who agrees with me about the "things should be made of a single material if possible" principle!! I believe this for the exact same reason you do - it's easier to repair/recycle when the object is damaged. Plus for me it is just less cluttered visually to look at a coffee cup that is made of one thing, rather than some glass/plastic/silicone monstrosity that claims to be spillproof in your bag but we all know will actually soak all your stuff instantly if it gets turned upside down...

love how this really showcases the difference between minimalism (less is more) VS essentialism (less but better)... the two are often seen as interchangeable when they're separate forms of slow and intentional living

I admire the scaled-back videos you make. You respect your viewers' time and take the steps to put out quality content. I enjoy hearing your thoughts and following along on your journey. You're giving me motivation for my own. Thank you!

I find this philosophy very inspiring while at the same time I actually don't feel free or comfortable in surroundings that are 'entirely functional'. I feel like objects and buildings that are in some way not efficient, straightforward and to the point actually evoke creativity (in me at least) and invite play.

I like this channel more and more with every upload

Loving the daily dose of Lefie, what a great way to start the day with morning coffee. Miss your signature click at the end though.

Keep up the great work! Love the format of not KZfaq Short and not KZfaq "double the speed to get through it".

My mother (I love her so much) is a “good enough for right now” kinda shopper, choosing the least expensive thing that is pretty but will fray at the seams or break within a month. I realized early on that even though I appreciate getting my eye for design from her, her frugality isn’t something I wish to carry on without adding to it the importance of longevity & value in my purchases. I still love going home shopping with her, even though she’s still convinced that Walmart’s home section is ‘better’ than Target’s because it costs less. Target has way better visual merchandising & aesthetic, and for her budget, I’m sure I can show her how an extra $5 is actually better and won’t make her home look cheap. I’ve been really enjoying learning so much more about myself and my values from these daily blogs. So good. I’m inspired. Thank you, Lefie. 🌷

Your mug was so obvious in your videos, always saw a Bauhaus building. Thought first of Gropius, cause I grew up in one of his buildings. There're many of them also by Mies van der Rohe build in the 70s. As a child I thought we were poor, cause the interior and furniture was so simple ;) Visited with 17 yrs Dessau and understood the concept. Thx a lot for bringing back memories and explaining the idea behind it.

I now have to search for this documentary you mention. And for the works of the two designers you mention. Thank you for being a source of inspiration 🖤

Many content creators take three and a half minutes for an “intro”. Yet, your video is extremely informative and well done in that same timeframe.

For placing objects I like CAD "cardboard aided design" depending on what I have on hand I try to cut a box to size for the most critical side, or even make a box the size of the object to see how it fits before moving/purchasing the object.

I am totally in the "I make things just because they are pretty"- category. I love my fellow germans but the pragmatism of our modern designers is a little to much (or lets say- to less) for me sometimes.

My friend Eric (a design guy) pointed out how awesome this is. The top of the laptop lines up PERFECTLY with the top of the couch/sofa/whatever thingy.

I am by no means a minimalist, but ever since I decluttered my home for the first time and spent more time learning about minimalist principles and truly familiarising myself with my wants and needs, I found myself becoming truly 'picky' with new purchases along the way as well. Recently I spent almost two weeks finding 'the' perfect tumbler that I both enjoyed in design AND material, and I refused to settle for anything 'good enough' just like you said! It helps so much with not accumulating new clutter and enjoying your purchase even more when it's not driven by frustration or compulsion and truly taking your time finding the perfect item!

2:29 the alignment of the laptop's edge and the couch though

Your videos in series and on their own are actually the best. Loving the segways, cinematic aesthetic and of course the ideas/ messages or drops of inspiration that you're serving. Thank you and cheers Lefie^

I love your dry and to the point way of explaining your design choices. Thank you for sharing the names of those designers who inspired you. I will search for their work. A new subscriber from Poland🇵🇱.

Love your new quick 2-3 minute videos! Thank you!

It's been a loooong time since I've "created" something. Something of my passion that is! About the same time like you last video... The thing is though, between then and now hasn't been time in vain, it's still been worth so much!! I hope I'll be returning to my craft (after so long), all that said, what you put your mind to is inspiring, and thank you so much for sharing :)

This one was really good and informative. I watched it two times.

Love your nightstand/ stool!

One of the tensions with minimalism I have is; I have so many hobbies and I'm in the midwest. Example: I like camping in all 4 seasons here in Minnesota but, that means that quite a bit of specialized equipment is needed for each season, even if I'm taking a minimalist approach. That means there is quite a bit of bulk hanging out in my basement. Now that my kids are getting older that means that they all have mirrors of some of this gear too.

I'm really enjoying your short daily videos. Thanks!

great vid, love the design principles and your toughts you shared

I love your voice 😌

This reminds me of LINA BO BARDI, an Italian woman Architect who had a house in Brazil from 1950, called Casa de Vidro\ Glass House, it's possible to visit her house this days and it it's absolute futuristic for her time.

Love your short movies!

Hope that all is well , your videos are still very inspirational and ao on point . Thank you ! 🙋🏼‍♀️🇩🇰

Such a well crafted video

I really like the design of your coffee press! Simple and cool.

Thank you, this video really hit home today!

Really good video, I enjoyed every second of it

what a tasty interior!

Can't wait to see the new desk! 👑

love this

I'm here just because of the thumbnail and my several jumpers with a tear on the armpit

Will have to check out that Dieter Rams film, I’m a sucker for a good art documentary 🤟

I enjoyed this

Lefie! Love your stuff. From one coffee nerd to another - if you want to up your coffee game you gotta go filtered water! I just use a Brita filter and it really improved my pour overs at home!

Loving the daily uploads!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I think as long as it doesn't take away from the functionality, aesthetic value is very important to design and, for me, enjoying the space I inhabit.

Best videos ever

Miele Vac, Freiling Coffee Press - excellent taste! 😎 less but better!

You give me hardcore hair envy. Great exemplification of putting your theory into practice!

Is that an Ikea sofa? Looks a lot like the one I have. Really liked this vid btw.

Your RIGHT LESS IS BETTER PERIOD

Lefie we have the same vacuum cleaner! That's all, keep up the great videos :)

You should start a podcast!

I really like my 200 year old furniture 🙂

Please post the 10 design principles. They flew by in the video

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I love how the video has more views than most of your shorties because in the thumbnail you're staring at your armpit and everyone wanted to know what's going on xD

I really liked this video, the fact that you just ended without the typicall "yeah, like subscribe" it's refreshing and ironically got you a like and a subscribe? haha

I thought your thumbnail meant we should all have holes in our shirt's armpits so they could breath better 😂😅

What kind of coffee beans do you use?

😏🥰 vous êtes vraiment à part, 🖐

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Okay, but now here's my question: Your subjective experience of an object can't be entirely predicted by research, so what do you do when you've researched an item before purchase, looked at all the stats, all the reviews, visualised how it would fit in your floor plan etc etc etc. . . . . and it gets there and it just doesn't work out? Like the user experience you have with that item is not satisfactory. What do you do? Do you bear with it until it wears out before purchasing a new item? Do you return it and try to get a refund or exchange? What if the company won't accept returns/refunds? Do you give it away and buy a new item?

Thanks

Hey, Lefie! What is the password to your website? I tried password1234 and it didn't work :/

Fastest french press press in the west 😅

You are beautiful 🌟

I have almost finished the interior works in my home we dreamt about so long. I planted tulips and other flowers in October. But I won't see them as Russian troops are standing in the neighbouring village. And I'm not sure whether we will both stand to see each other again. I had to flee to save my life. No one ever attacked Russia or Russian-speaking people in Ukraine. I speak both languages, my parents speak only Russian. There are no Ukrainian neonazis or whatever Russian propaganda is trying to sell to its people. A couple of days ago they bombed two obstetrician departments in Kyiv. In one of them my goddaughter was born, the other one I passed by multiple times. What is the danger of pregnant women? Russian army bombs kindergartens, schools and today they took hostage the psychiatric hospital. But the most dangerous act is trying to destabilize and destroy an atomic power station. That would be worth than Chornobyl everyone watched on HBO. Now I think I own around 30 things, but all that stuff fits one backpack and includes an anti-germ spray, glasses that I won't see without, documents. Everything else is left home and mentally I have to say goodbye to everything else I've ever owned as my home city is half-destroyed by bombing and occupied by Russian army. They attack peaceful citizens, they destroyed two obstetrician departments. In one of them my goddaughter was born. Please, support Ukraine. I know that you have a lot of followers from Russia. Their government blocks facebook, twitter and other sources of information, so that they had only TV to get information from. I wish no one learns minimalism this way.

Curious way to account for taste 😏