Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life

I really enjoyed this book, and loved the author's clear and concise presentation of her method. Her writing style is also mixed with warmth and humor, and of course beautiful pictures throughout. I originally picked up this book for some extra inspiration for decluttering and minimalist interior decorating . 

The author's method follows these 5 steps: Clarify, Edit, Organize, Elevate, and Maintain. She explains each step, and then applies it different rooms and areas of the house. It was really insightful, fun to read, and extremely motivating for me-- especially the "Elevate" part. In the past I've been reluctant to make things look pretty, or "putting lipstick on a pig," but this book helped me get past that and realize "Hey, I have to look at all this stuff all day anyway! Might as well make it look nicer, even if it will eventually get renovated!"

Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life

This book is a great starting point if you'd like to make some practical steps towards being a minimalist family! It's an easy and quick read, and has tons of strategies relating to families (family clean up time, decluttering kids' clothes, bedrooms, etc.)