Hi, it’s Mac.
Today I want to share a bit about the furniture I’ve recently let go of in my minimalist lifestyle.
Furniture is often seen as something “essential for daily life.” But when I really looked at what I was using, I realized some of it was just taking up space without adding much value. Here are four pieces I ditched that actually made my life way more comfortable.
1. The Bed 🛏️
I used to think a bed was non-negotiable. But honestly, it takes up so much space, and moving it during a relocation is a nightmare.
After getting rid of it, my room instantly felt bigger. Now I just use a futon—roll it out at night, fold it up in the morning, and boom: free space again. Way easier to clean too. Honestly, life without a bed feels lighter and more flexible.
In Japan, it’s totally normal to lay a futon directly on the floor since we don’t wear shoes inside the house. But I guess that might be tricky overseas…? 😂
2. The Carpet 🧵
Carpets are basically dust and dirt collectors. Not to mention they’re like luxury condos for mites. In other words, it’s like spreading a giant rag across your floor 😂
And if you have a carpet, you basically need a vacuum cleaner. In Japan, a lot of apartments already come with wooden, so it’s super easy to just wipe and clean.
3. Curtains 🌞
This one surprised me the most.
At first I worried, “Won’t people be able to see inside?” But it turns out my room doesn’t really face anywhere people can peek in from. What I got instead was waking up naturally to the sunlight—it’s the best alarm clock ever.
In Japan, apartments often have frosted glass or are built close together, so curtains aren’t always as “mandatory” as they might be elsewhere. Giving them up was easier than I thought.
Now I go to bed earlier, wake up earlier, and feel healthier overall. Who knew ditching curtains could improve my daily rhythm so much?
4. The Cube Shelf (Color Box) 📦
The sneakiest culprit: those cube storage shelves.
They seem useful, but in reality, they just collect dust and end up as a dumping ground for random stuff 😂
This is a classic in Japanese homes—super cheap, easy to get, and almost everyone’s had one at some point. But they almost always become a “catch-all” for clutter. When you don’t have extra storage, you don’t accumulate extra stuff. That’s minimalist logic in action, and it’s been a game-changer for me.
Turns Out, We Don’t Need That Much Furniture
Looking back, all these things felt “essential,” but without them, my life actually got simpler and more comfortable.
Extra space makes the room (and my mind) feel lighter. Cleaning is easier. And only the things that really matter are left behind.
Furniture may feel like the foundation of a home, but asking “Do I really need this?” can open up surprising insights—and maybe even a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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