May 29, 2026, 6:00 am | Read time: 3 minutes
If you’re looking for more peace and order in your own home, you can start by sorting out unnecessary items. myHOMEBOOK shows where it’s particularly easy to start with minimalism.
Minimalism is based on reducing to the essentials. It’s not about owning nothing at all. Rather, it’s important to have only things that truly add value. Quality always trumps quantity. If you want to live more sustainably and start implementing minimalism at home, you should begin with a few small changes.
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Impersonal Decoration
Decoration is important even in a minimalist home style. After all, with suitable photos and plants, you can personalize and make your home more inviting–not to mention the many other benefits plants bring to a home. However, decorative elements that are impersonal or just collect dust are out of place here.
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Duplicates
Minimalism can likely be associated with many mottos, one of which is “Less is more.” According to this wisdom, you can sort out items in your home that you have in multiples–unnecessarily. Do you really need several carafes, soup bowls, or waffle irons? If the answer is no, it’s time to say goodbye to the duplicates.
Declutter Regularly
“When you thoroughly declutter your home, it can be quite painful to see what unnecessary things you’ve spent money on. Therefore, it’s best to ask yourself before buying whether you really need it or if you already own such a household item.”
Old Cables and Electronics
In a digital and electronic world, we rely on various cables and smart devices. But what happens when you replace them with a new model? If you’ve been collecting them in a drawer, now is the time to dispose of old cables and broken or outdated devices to create more minimalism.
Don’t forget: Adapters, non-functional remote controls, and CDs, DVDs, and video games you no longer use also count.
Old Cosmetic Products
It’s also time to declutter the bathroom cabinet. Expired or never-used creams, perfumes, and makeup products should either be thrown away or offered to friends and family if they’re not expired.
You should do the same in the kitchen. If you find expired food and empty spice jars, get rid of them!
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1001 Mugs
Sometimes you can’t have enough mugs and keep buying one appealing model after another. They’re also an ideal souvenir or gift. In short, mugs can take over the kitchen cabinet. But how many mugs do you really need? Ideally, only as many as there are mouths in the household. Alternatively, you can base it on how many guests you typically entertain.
In the spirit of minimalism, you should dispose of–or pass on–excess mugs. This creates more space in the kitchen cabinet.
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Expensive Products
Mistakes can happen in all price categories. But just because something cost more doesn’t mean you have to keep it forever. If you still find it difficult to sort out expensive products, try reselling them.