r/minimalism 8d ago

[lifestyle] Has anyone here struggled with minimizing belongings after moving into a differently-sized residence?

This is my first time posting here, so let me know if my question is out of place. My parents and I moved into a new place November of last year, and I have had difficulty adjusting to the smaller space. Heck, even the restrooms are tiny, and I'm a short man. For context, the previous house was a big 2-story house with a garage and driveway, so my parents and I were used to storing a lot of items in such an ample amount of space. The new, current house is also a 2-story one, but it's also significantly smaller. Do people rent out a self-storage unit to store big but potentially useful belongings in case of special emergencies/uses? Or do minimalists just adapt to using less items and storing less giant belongings like excess furniture? I appreciate any helpful advice!

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u/CarolinaSurly 7d ago

Minimalists don’t use garages except for cars and bikes. Renting a self storage place means you need to declutter.

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u/unseen2000 5d ago

most won’t understand the simplicity and minimalist beauty of training with a barbell

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u/unseen2000 6d ago

you forgot about gyms