I just checked their blog yesterday for the first time in months. I absolutely hate most of what they’ve done. Ivory curtains on a white wall? Storing their clothes in their nightstands? They have no storage and are apparently very tiny people, so their designs definitely won’t work for about 98% of families. Seriously, there’s no garage or basement and they are a family of 4 in that tiny house. And I say that as someone who lives in a 1400 square foot house! With a garage and a basement. (Their layout is beneficial in that there’s no wasted hallway space, though.)
Ehhh I would say that more then 2% of families live in a house with no garage or basement. I don’t think having minimum storage is so unrelatable.
I just started following them on IG when this thread started. I like it because we have a small house too with no garage or basement (no houses have basements here). It’s nice seeing a “real” house and solutions vs the gigantic houses that most home/decor accounts are.
I just checked their blog yesterday for the first time in months. I absolutely hate most of what they’ve done. Ivory curtains on a white wall? Storing their clothes in their nightstands? They have no storage and are apparently very tiny people, so their designs definitely won’t work for about 98% of families. Seriously, there’s no garage or basement and they are a family of 4 in that tiny house. And I say that as someone who lives in a 1400 square foot house! With a garage and a basement. (Their layout is beneficial in that there’s no wasted hallway space, though.)
Ehhh I would say that more then 2% of families live in a house with no garage or basement. I don’t think having minimum storage is so unrelatable.
I just started following them on IG when this thread started. I like it because we have a small house too with no garage or basement (no houses have basements here). It’s nice seeing a “real” house and solutions vs the gigantic houses that most home/decor accounts are.
I meant also that they “have more than enough space” for all their clothes in the dresser and two nightstands. And the only closet in the house is in their son’s room. I have an 8 drawer dresser and my husband and I share a closet and I still store my winter clothes in the basement during the summer and Vice versa for summer clothes. But I’m certainly no minimalist. My home office has an overflowing book case and a pretty large desk. I guess my stuff brings me comfort to an extent (though not clutter).
I just checked their blog yesterday for the first time in months. I absolutely hate most of what they’ve done. Ivory curtains on a white wall? Storing their clothes in their nightstands? They have no storage and are apparently very tiny people, so their designs definitely won’t work for about 98% of families. Seriously, there’s no garage or basement and they are a family of 4 in that tiny house. And I say that as someone who lives in a 1400 square foot house! With a garage and a basement. (Their layout is beneficial in that there’s no wasted hallway space, though.)
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
I just checked their blog yesterday for the first time in months. I absolutely hate most of what they’ve done. Ivory curtains on a white wall? Storing their clothes in their nightstands? They have no storage and are apparently very tiny people, so their designs definitely won’t work for about 98% of families. Seriously, there’s no garage or basement and they are a family of 4 in that tiny house. And I say that as someone who lives in a 1400 square foot house! With a garage and a basement. (Their layout is beneficial in that there’s no wasted hallway space, though.)
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
They started in a small house though. I think there’s something to feeing like “this type of house is my dream”, working to get to that point, trying to make it work, and realizing it’s not your style.
We now live in a 1500 sqft house with a basement and a garage and the style is everything I love and I was so excited to buy it and move in. It’s been three years and I feel lost in all this damn space. I would have liked to add a laundry room and garage to our old house, but otherwise would have been very happy to stay there.
They still have a big outdoor living space, a better one I’d argue. They still have a comfy loveseat in their living space. I think they spend a lot of time doing and not as much lounging.
I do think they should outright say, I’m really bummed we can’t have a fireplace, but I think their brand is also sunshine and joy so it would be awkward. Idk.
They aren’t my overall cup of tea, but I don’t think this general stuff is judge worthy.
The crystal logs are dumb. Especially with the tan paint.
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
I don't follow their blog, but I listen to their podcast and they talked a lot about the wasted space in their old house.
We are a family of 5 who live in a 1400 sq ft, 2 bath house. No basement or attic. It works for us. The layout is key to what space works for a family. We only have one couch and one side chair (that is where my mom sits when she visits). I think people are making a lot of assumptions.
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For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
I don't follow their blog, but I listen to their podcast and they talked a lot about the wasted space in their old house.
We are a family of 5 who live in a 1400 sq ft, 2 bath house. No basement or attic. It works for us. The layout is key to what space works for a family. We only have one couch and one side chair (that is where my mom sits when she visits). I think people are making a lot of assumptions.
Yeah. Not everyone needs or wants or can afford a ton of square footage. We are a family of 6 living in 1700 sq feet. It works for us :shrug: Minimalism is something a lot of ppl aspire to, whether or not you understand it or want it, too.
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
Maybe they realized that they never actually used the fireplace? Or the upkeep was a pain? Do you really need a fireplace in Florida?
I think it’s sort of refreshing to see people leaving the giant houses behind and living in what would have been an entirely normal sized house for a family their size just a few decades ago.
Post by shamrockshake on Oct 1, 2020 19:18:48 GMT -5
I get oddly defensive about them for some reason. I think they seem nice and I don’t love everything they do (I HATE the fireplace candle things) I like most of their stuff, I really like their attitude of “this works for us so we’re doing it” and I LOVE that they’re not always shilling things. I can’t stand watching most bloggers IG anymore “swipe up!” For every damn thing
My family of three lived in an 1,100 sqft home with no basement or garage for 10 years. We did have a small shed, literally just big enough for our mower, but we also had all of the military crap we were required to store for his job.
We were definitely not the odd house on the block either. I don’t think their size and storage situation is uncommon at all.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
We moved from a 3600sf house to about 2000sf with far less separation between spaces and less room for furniture. I can say without hesitation that I adore the change we made and everything about it. I don’t miss a single thing about that house. And if I could go back in time, I would have added an office onto our 1200sf house and been genuinely happy with that too. A smaller home makes far more sense for our family.
I’m not saying they don’t miss anything, but I also don’t think it’s unrealistic that they’re genuinely happy where they ended up. They’ve wanted to live by the beach forever. You make trade offs and often times those are so worthwhile that you don’t dwell on what’s missing.
In 1950, 1500 square feet was the average new home size. I live in 1400 square feet with one other adult and even with us both working from home it feels downright palatial.
But I need more than one closet in my house. I do not think most people own 5 shirts total. They love Christmas, right? Where are they keeping ornaments? Luggage? How often do they grocery shop for 4 people without real pantry space? I can 100% make far less than 1400 sq ft work, but I need better storage for books, board games, and my homemade salsa. And I don’t want to squeeze onto a loveseat with multiple people. I swear I’m not a hoarder!
I get oddly defensive about them for some reason. I think they seem nice and I don’t love everything they do (I HATE the fireplace candle things) I like most of their stuff, I really like their attitude of “this works for us so we’re doing it” and I LOVE that they’re not always shilling things. I can’t stand watching most bloggers IG anymore “swipe up!” For every damn thing
I like them too, but Sherry does the swipe up thing ALL THE TIME lol.
For me it is that they went from a huge house with comfy looking sectional and chairs with a big yard and outdoor living space to a small home with mostly hard furniture. That has to be a huge adjustment for all. It would be good and refreshing if they shared the good and the bad. Instead everything is "This works for our family". They really wanted a working fire place and now have tea lights instead and that works for them too. Come on, admit you are bummed.
Maybe they realized that they never actually used the fireplace? Or the upkeep was a pain? Do you really need a fireplace in Florida?
I think it’s sort of refreshing to see people leaving the giant houses behind and living in what would have been an entirely normal sized house for a family their size just a few decades ago.
I think they were pretty clear they were disappointed when they found out they couldn’t have the working fireplace due to code.
In 1950, 1500 square feet was the average new home size. I live in 1400 square feet with one other adult and even with us both working from home it feels downright palatial.
But I need more than one closet in my house. I do not think most people own 5 shirts total. They love Christmas, right? Where are they keeping ornaments? Luggage? How often do they grocery shop for 4 people without real pantry space? I can 100% make far less than 1400 sq ft work, but I need better storage for books, board games, and my homemade salsa. And I don’t want to squeeze onto a loveseat with multiple people. I swear I’m not a hoarder!
We lived in a farmhouse with 1 closet. It was annoying but less annoying that you might think (if you are a minimalist. If you aren't it would probably drive you nuts).
You just.... own less stuff. H had a dresser, I shared a dresser with the kids, we had one ~5' long closet rod and we hung stuff there. You use under bed storage and put the TV on a stand that has storage and stuff like that.
Regarding a pantry, we have never had one until our current house. We have always just had a cupboard with food, like how they use the drawers in their old office dresser. I'm not sure why 4 drawers full plus a fridge wouldn't last a week. We've never run out of pantry food due to lack of storage.
IDK as a minimalist I think they have plenty of space. I think a lot of their choices are dumb (fireplace candles) but the total space seems pretty normal.
I get oddly defensive about them for some reason. I think they seem nice and I don’t love everything they do (I HATE the fireplace candle things) I like most of their stuff, I really like their attitude of “this works for us so we’re doing it” and I LOVE that they’re not always shilling things. I can’t stand watching most bloggers IG anymore “swipe up!” For every damn thing
I also kind of have a soft spot for them. I interviewed her years ago and she was a delight. 🤷
Maybe they realized that they never actually used the fireplace? Or the upkeep was a pain? Do you really need a fireplace in Florida?
I think it’s sort of refreshing to see people leaving the giant houses behind and living in what would have been an entirely normal sized house for a family their size just a few decades ago.
I think they were pretty clear they were disappointed when they found out they couldn’t have the working fireplace due to code.
Ah maybe I missed that! I don’t follow them *that* closely. I think they are pretty good at adapting.
I also don’t understand the use of outdoor furniture inside. They have plenty of outdoor space, put that hard ass wood bench outside and get a comfy chair. I also think it’s weird that all 4 of them would sit in a line on the couch. And I know we are in Covid, but eventually we will all have guests again. Just buy a chair.
I think their upper deck and living room (minus the bench) are nice. 1 bathroom for 4, no garage, and 1 hanging closet in the entire house? Yeah I don’t want that life.
I also have a soft spot for them. But I predict they fix this one up relatively quickly and then “unexpectedly” find a gem of a fixer-upper that just so happens to be 1,000 square feet bigger. This area is super expensive and they probably had to go small to buy in cash, but I think they’ll move up when they have can sell for a nice profit.
ssmjlm, I think they have officially "canceled" the planned second bathroom.
Kristinmo, Can confirm, it's the worst. During my childhood, the family was stuck with family poisoning twice in our 1 bathroom house. Definitely was the breaking point my parents needed to upgrade to 2 bathrooms.
ssmjlm, I think they have officially "canceled" the planned second bathroom.
Kristinmo, Can confirm, it's the worst. During my childhood, the family was stuck with family poisoning twice in our 1 bathroom house. Definitely was the breaking point my parents needed to upgrade to 2 bathrooms.
I didn’t think they cancelled it altogether, just moved it lower on their priority list.
Which I still think is kind of crazy. One of our non-negotiable criteria when we bought our first house (and we didn’t have kids yet!) was two bathrooms. It’s the fucking worst to only have one when someone is sick or even if you both just need to use the bathroom at the same time. One bathroom for four people is a hard no for me.
I get oddly defensive about them for some reason. I think they seem nice and I don’t love everything they do (I HATE the fireplace candle things) I like most of their stuff, I really like their attitude of “this works for us so we’re doing it” and I LOVE that they’re not always shilling things. I can’t stand watching most bloggers IG anymore “swipe up!” For every damn thing
I normally love it when people to do what works for them, but they have used that line to dismiss honest questions and concerns (that aren't even necessarily critical), for years, and I find it really grating.
I grew up with 1 bathroom for 6 people, 5 of which were female. We never had a problem.
No, wait. My sister got into a bad car accident and was in a full leg cast for a while. It sucked not having a bathroom on the main floor for her, but we still made it work.
When DH and I bought our second home he wanted more than one bathroom. I only gave in once he promised to be the one to clean them. We still only have 1.5 and in 15 years it hasn’t been an issue either.
I get oddly defensive about them for some reason. I think they seem nice and I don’t love everything they do (I HATE the fireplace candle things) I like most of their stuff, I really like their attitude of “this works for us so we’re doing it” and I LOVE that they’re not always shilling things. I can’t stand watching most bloggers IG anymore “swipe up!” For every damn thing
I normally love it when people to do what works for them, but they have used that line to dismiss honest questions and concerns (that aren't even necessarily critical), for years, and I find it really grating.
I normally love it when people to do what works for them, but they have used that line to dismiss honest questions and concerns (that aren't even necessarily critical), for years, and I find it really grating.
What else are they supposed to say though?
They could maybe just answer a question/comment without getting defensive and dismissive. They have been at this long enough that they should be able to come across as confident in their decisions, without feeling the need to justify or default to 'this is what works for us...' thing.
I see bloggers thank commenters for a different perspective, and leave it at that...no need to say more. In their posts they might mention what options they considered in making their decision, and which one they decided on...maybe why they made that decision, but that's where it ends.
The 'this is what works for us' thing that YHL does just feels like one of those 'well, I didn't want to go to play with you anyway' arguments that my kids used to have, and I half expect a 'so there!' to follow it. lol