America has a consumption problem. The average person produces 4.4. pounds of trash every day. And the stuff we dont throw away makes us miserable: Materialistic values are linked to lower life satisfaction .

Its no wonder the concept of minimalism has become so popular.

Among those who have embraced minimalism is Queer Eyes Bobby Berk, who invited me to his gorgeous new home in Los Angeles to talk about minimalism and how the average person can incorporate it into their life.

What Is Minimalism?

When you think of minimalism, you might imagine a restrictive lifestyle. But really, the philosophy behind minimalism is that it can be freeing to live with less. To me, minimalism is about living your best, uncluttered life, Berk said.

From a design perspective, minimalism is about the concept of less is more. Its about stripping your environment down to only whats important and encouraging purpose behind every item.

Some people choose to adopt minimalism as an entire lifestyle and limit their consumption to save money , protect the environment and improve their overall well-being.

But you dont have to sell off all your possessions and move into a tiny home to make minimalism a part of your life (unless youre into that sort of thing). There are a few easy things you can do to simplify your home and way of life.

Bobby Berks Best Tips For Creating A Minimalist Home

You might know him best as the Fab Fives design guru, but Berk has been in the design game for years. And since hes helped so many clients achieve minimalist designs for their homes, hes come up with a few tips anyone looking to go minimal should consider.