“One can furnish a home very luxuriously by taking out furniture rather than putting it in.” —Francis Jourdain

Many people will miss the joys of minimalism because they are afraid to begin. Often, they fear if they “minimalize” an item from their home, they will regret it in the future if they need it again. While that rarely happens (you need so much less than you think), if this fear is preventing you from getting started, try this alternative method instead.

Begin by simply reducing the excess things in your home. For example, your family needs towels so you will never remove them completely—but you could simplify your life by reducing the number of towels you own. This approach removes all risk.

Once you take that first step, you will start to experience the benefits of minimalism. You will enjoy the refreshing feeling of a less-cluttered linen closet or bathroom drawer. Soon, you will notice countless other things that can be reduced in your home. Before you know it, you will have made significant progress in your journey towards a more simplified life.

To better understand the potential of this simple, risk-free step, I compiled a list of 101 Things That Can Easily Be Reduced In Your Home.

Just below the written list in this post, you can also sign up to have a printable PDF of my Declutter Your Home Checklist. I’ll send you a n in-color version as well as a black & white version.

This minimalist list is not meant to overwhelm or frustrate you, it’s simply meant to give you an idea of how significant a step this can be–just choosing 10 things on this minimalist checklist to start with would result in a noticeable difference in your home.

The Declutter Your Home Checklist: 101 Things That Can Easily Be Reduced In Your Home

Kitchen Glassware Cookbooks Kitchen gadgets Kitchen appliances Pots / pans Mixing bowls Tupperware Water pitchers Coffee mugs Glass jars Magazines / Newspapers Books Over-the-counter medicine Make up Hair accessories Personal beauty appliances Toiletries Photos Photography supplies Sewing supplies Scrap-booking supplies Other craft supplies CDs DVDs / VHS tapes Wall Decorations Candles Candle Holders Figurines Crystal / China Vases Audio/visual components Audio/visual cables Computers equipment Computer peripherals Old cellphones Furniture Video game systems Video game accessories Video games Shirts Pants / Shorts Dresses / Skirts Hats Clothes hangers Shoes Ties / belts / accessories Coats Winter gear Socks / Underwear Sleepwear Jewelry Purses Pillows Linen sets Duvets / Comforters Blankets Towels Televisions Items on your bulletin board Magnets Home office supplies Coins Pens / pencils Rubber bands / Twist ties Cleaning supplies Old batteries Tools Hardware Coolers Manuals Phone books Coupons Board games Puzzles Decks of cards Unused gifts Baby clothes Baby supplies Old schoolbooks/papers Toys Stuffed animals Kid’s artwork Suitcases Pantry food Paper goods Wrapping supplies Pet supplies Plastic bags Party supplies Seasonal decorations Sporting goods Sports memorabilia Automobiles Automotive supplies Scrap pieces of lumber Brooms Rakes Shovels Garden tools Plant containers / Pots Empty cardboard boxes

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If you are just beginning your personal journey towards simplicity, I recommend our book: Simplify. 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life.

In it, you will find principles of simplicity that are encouraging, uplifting, and entirely within your reach.

For more ideas on how to “minimalize” your life, visit this article on comprehensive decluttering tips.