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43 stories tagged with "Minimalism"
Study: Using Sentimental Items Boosts Connection More
Videos•2d ago

Study: Using Sentimental Items Boosts Connection More

Researchers discovered that using cherished objects daily strengthens emotional connections far more than storing them away. The findings offer relief to millions feeling overwhelmed by clutter and guilt over inherited keepsakes.

Upworthy•3 min read
30-Foot Tiny House Offers Big Comfort for $123K
Solutions•2d ago

30-Foot Tiny House Offers Big Comfort for $123K

A Canadian company just designed a tiny house that proves downsizing doesn't mean sacrificing comfort. The 257-square-foot Onyx 2630 fits a king-size bed, full sofa, and full-size appliances into a bright, mobile home.

New Atlas•2 min read
Mom Pays Off $25K Debt in 5 Months Selling 410 Items
Solutions•Sep 6

Mom Pays Off $25K Debt in 5 Months Selling 410 Items

A British single mom tackled her overwhelming $31,000 debt by selling household items online and getting brutally honest about her spending habits. In just five months, 32-year-old Ellie Titmus paid back $25,000 and built a supportive online community along the way.

Good News Network•2 min read
400-Square-Foot Tiny Home Proves Small Can Still Be Spacious
Solutions•Aug 31

400-Square-Foot Tiny Home Proves Small Can Still Be Spacious

A new tiny house design is changing the game for downsizers who want comfort without compromise. The Summit features a full-size bedroom on the ground floor, complete kitchen, and room to actually breathe.

New Atlas•3 min read
Builder Creates 19-Square-Foot Tiny House That Actually Works
Videos•Aug 17

Builder Creates 19-Square-Foot Tiny House That Actually Works

Levi Kelly built what might be the world's smallest functioning tiny home at just 19.46 square feet, complete with solar power, running water, and even a shower. The off-grid mini house proves that creative design can pack all modern comforts into a space smaller than most closets.

Upworthy•3 min read
Brain Scans Reveal Small Homes Beat Mansions for Happiness
Innovation•Jul 27

Brain Scans Reveal Small Homes Beat Mansions for Happiness

A TV host wore brain sensors while touring luxury beachfront properties and discovered something surprising. The smallest, coziest spaces made him feel most relaxed, not the million-dollar mansions.

Stuff NZ•2 min read
20-Foot Tiny House Fits Full Home for Two at $38K
Innovation•Jul 24

20-Foot Tiny House Fits Full Home for Two at $38K

A Polish builder just cracked the code on affordable minimalist living with a 20-foot towable home that includes everything two people need. The Mini proves you don't need massive square footage to live comfortably.

New Atlas•2 min read
$33,700 Tiny Home Makes Simple Living Affordable for All
Solutions•Jul 20

$33,700 Tiny Home Makes Simple Living Affordable for All

A North Carolina company just launched a no-frills tiny house that proves sustainable living doesn't require a luxury budget. The 170-square-foot home on wheels costs less than a new car and includes everything needed for comfortable one-floor living.

New Atlas•2 min read
Tower Tiny House Fits Two People in 107 Square Feet
Innovation•Jun 19

Tower Tiny House Fits Two People in 107 Square Feet

A French company just made tiny living even tinier with a vertical tower house that costs $31,000. The two-story home proves you don't need much space to have everything you need.

New Atlas•2 min read
Swedish Tiny House Runs Off-Grid for $50K
Solutions•Jun 18

Swedish Tiny House Runs Off-Grid for $50K

A new 24-foot tiny house from Sweden offers couples the freedom to live anywhere without hookups. Solar panels and rainwater collection make off-grid living surprisingly accessible.

New Atlas•2 min read
400-Square-Foot Tiny House Feels Like a Real Apartment
Innovation•Jun 9

400-Square-Foot Tiny House Feels Like a Real Apartment

A new tiny house design ditches cramped lofts and narrow hallways for a spacious single-floor layout that actually feels like home. The Miami model proves downsizing doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort.

New Atlas•2 min read
Tiny House Fits Two Bedrooms in 368 Square Feet
Solutions•Jun 9

Tiny House Fits Two Bedrooms in 368 Square Feet

A new tiny house design proves you don't need to sacrifice space or comfort to downsize. The Porto sleeps six people and includes features most small homes skip.

New Atlas•2 min read