I thought I loved being a minimalist. Then, my family moved from a 500-square-foot apartment to a 1,700-square-foot house.
After moving my family of three from a 500-square-foot apartment to a house three times bigger, my perspective on minimalism and living small changed.
Alona Vasylieva, a family of three, once found joy in living in a cozy 500-square-foot apartment in Kyiv. However, after the birth of their son, the apartment became cluttered with toys, diapers, and baby gear, making every inch precious. When COVID-19 forced them to move to a larger 1,700-square-foot house in Canada, Alona's perspective on minimalism shifted dramatically.
Initially overwhelmed by the newfound space, they soon realized that having room to breathe and grow was essential for their family's well-being. Alona no longer felt the need to say no to purchases, as there was ample room for new items. This change in mindset allowed them to host more comfortably, store seasonal decorations, and even indulge in bulk food purchases.
The larger home not only gave them space to breathe but also transformed their definition of a thriving family environment.
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