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One good thing the pandemic has all led us to do is develop a sense of appreciation to keep our homes tidy.

In the past year, we've already made efforts to de-clutter our space, redecorate our homes, and even update our appliances. We all want to make our homes not only livable but 100% aesthetic as well.

The thing with the quarantine is, everything is within a touch of a button.

Nowadays, furniture, appliances, and devices can be purchased online. You can choose from a variety of items based on your needs--from function to style.

So far, what we've seen in the last few months is that homeowners are looking for neutral hues and chic wooden accents that scream Japanese minimalist design.

While personal style and aesthetic preferences differ from person to person, we can all agree that minimalism is having a major moment in this day and age.

A study from the University of Southern California states that a cluttered home is linked to increased stress and depressed moods. And since your home, most especially your room, is where you restore, relax, and reflect, minimalism is definitely most impactful there.

So, if you want to translate the minimalist aesthetic to your home, we've gathered a few appliances that both Marie Kondos of the world and maximalists will love.

1. Premium Retro Wood Fan (Asahi Appliances)
Price: P3,555.00

Say goodbye to boring plastic electric fans and say hello to Asahi Appliances' Premium Retro Wood Fan from their “Asahi Aesthetic Designs” line.

This fan comes in colors black and wood and white and wood, so it'll blend perfectly well with whatever color motif you have going on in your living room.

A customer even said, “Even the control knob turns are so crisp, it feels luxurious!” A definite winner in our book!

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2. Mini Dishwasher (Maximus)
Sale price: P15,999.00

If you're the type who wants to take a break from cleaning dishes, then maybe this little splurge (but so worth it) from Maximus can help you out.

Their mini tabletop dishwasher fits on a 42 x 43 cm countertop space. Although it's compact, it can hold at least six plates, glasses, teacups, utensils, and so much more. It also has a built-in water heater, a water softener, and a dry cycle, so you're sure that you are eating off a clean plate whenever.

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3. Vacuum cleaner (Deerma)
Sale price: P3,049.00

While most of us are still waiting for the day when we can afford a Dyson, there are other brands out there that offer beautifully-designed vacuum clearners. For instance, Xiaomi's ecological sister company, Deerma, sells affordable and functional products including vacuums.

Their Deerma VC20 vacuum cleaner is designed to clean your home more efficiently thanks to their wireless technology. It also features multiple brush heads that are suitable for cleaning not only the floor but also your sofa, your car, and so on.

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4. Espresso Machine (La Table de Zorba)
Sale price: P14,911.00

If you are a coffee addict, maybe this #aesthetic espresso maker from La Table de Zorba is the perfect appliance to add to your kitchen. The coffee maker comes straight from South Korea, so it has the minimalist design we all adore.

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5. Induction Stove (Xiaomi)
Sale price: P1,989.00

This induction cooker is perfect for a small kitchen, thanks to its 28 x 26 cm size.

Still, it packs a lot of firepower as it can go as high as level 9 or an equivalent of 230℃. It also has an automatic trigger protection mechanism that stops the heating element once you remove the pot off the tempered glass top.

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Got more ideas to decorate your minimalist home? Let us know!

And for more design tips and budol finds, check out the GMA Lifestyle page!