We tried 'furniture-free living' as an experiment. Four years later, we're happier than ever without a couch.

"My wife and I live in a pretty garden apartment that's almost entirely devoid of furniture. The closest things we have are a bamboo laptop table and two single camping mattresses. At our ages - 57 and 60 - we're expected to invest in matching La-Z-Boys and TV trays, but we spend most of our time on the floor on yoga mats. Honestly, we've never been happier."

"If you'd told me this was what the future held for us back when we were lounging on our L-shaped couch in 2020, I'd have suggested you reduce the strength of your edibles. As much as we still dream about that comfortable couch, though, we wouldn't take it back. Life without furniture comes with an array of benefits, both expected and unexpected, and they're not worth trading for modern-day creature comforts."

A couple in their late 50s moved into an almost entirely unfurnished garden apartment and adopted a furniture-free lifestyle. They keep only a bamboo laptop table, two single camping mattresses, and use yoga mats on the floor. Minimalism since 2008 led them to experiment with different ways of living, and a podcast plus housing changes nudged them toward furniture-free living. They experienced physical benefits and appreciate a consistently clean, uncluttered home. The lifestyle involves trade-offs and may not suit everyone, but it has increased their contentment and fit their priorities and space.

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