Kristina Budiati

Living Better with Less Kristina Budiati 1st edition

Living Better with Less is a practical guide that shows how the Japandi lifestyle—a blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian coziness—can help people create calmer, cleaner, and more functional homes. The author draws on her experience as a cleaner in Denmark to explain that messy homes are usually caused by too much clutter, poor organization, unsuitable furniture, and inconsistent habits rather than laziness.

The book teaches readers how to:

Declutter gently by keeping only what is useful or meaningful. Choose functional furniture that supports organization. Organize each room to reduce stress and make cleaning easier. Build simple daily habits, such as the 2-minute tidy and 5-minute evening reset. Create a peaceful atmosphere using natural materials, soft lighting, and minimal décor.

The guide concludes with a 14-day Japandi Home Challenge, helping readers apply these principles step by step to transform their homes into spaces that are easier to maintain and support a calmer, happier lifestyle.

Main message: A tidy home isn't about cleaning more—it's about owning less, creating better systems, and building small daily habits that make organization effortless.