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Incorporating a Minimalist Design Into Your Home

Minimalist design exudes simplicity while also adding a level of luxury. With open spaces and clean surfaces, homeowners can create comfort with statement pieces. Following guidelines when it comes to balance and proportion can help you pull off the look. You want your furnishings to work in harmony with enough furniture dispersed throughout the room to make the room seem level. Make design choices that are intentional so your room has aesthetic appeal.

Start with Neutrality

When designing a minimalist room, it’s important to start with a neutral base. This gives you more freedom to add intriguing elements as you decorate. You can add bold accessories later, but make big components neutral. For example, floors, walls, and large pieces of furniture should aim for simplicity. White is a good color to opt for when it comes to wall color. You can choose something other than white, but ideally you want a color in earth or muted shades. Add accent colors and patterns with pillows, artwork and other accessories. If you want to liven up the floors of your home, add a rug in a bolder color than what is present throughout the room.

Choose Flooring that is Simple

Flooring in a minimalist home should be simple in material and color. There is a wide array of flooring options which allows you to choose a simple style that adheres to your taste. Bamboo floors are good for those who prefer wood floors. It typically lasts a long time and doesn’t get damaged easily. It lends a light feeling to any minimalist design. White washed floors are also good for those who want to take the organic route while maintaining simplicity. You want your floors to blend in naturally with the rest of the room. Let your accessories and signature pieces speak the loudest.

Invest in Staple Pieces

The focus of your room will be centered on a few key pieces you decide to bring into your space. Don’t be afraid to splurge on high quality pieces since they will be the main points of focus. When it comes to furniture, you can introduce color but stick with clean lines and simple design. Make sure your furniture is proportional to the pieces throughout the room. You want to maintain a sense of balance by avoiding pieces that are too large or too small. If you decide to branch out with color when it comes to furniture, try to avoid allowing the room to become busy and cluttered. Stick with a color palette with tones in the same color family.

Decorate with Few Accessories

Even though the space emphasizes a clean look, it’s important that you add personality with the accessories you do place in the home. Limit the amount of details you add, and make sure they add to the feel of the room. If you want to add color, this is the moment to do it. For example, incorporate simple framed pictures with family photos or a vase of flowers. Add simple lines and shapes. You want to create a modern space where less is more.

Have Places for Storage

Since your home will be decorated sparingly, you will want to incorporate storage throughout your home. Excess belongings that don’t fit your design need to have a place in your home. Have shelving installed into your home that blends in seamlessly with your minimalist design. This may seem to go against your spaces ambiance, but it actually emphasizes open spaces. If you have a number of books you need to shelve, get uniform covers so the look seems cohesive across your walls.

Instill Texture into Your Space

You don’t want the design of your home to appear harsh and unwelcoming. One way to bypass this pitfall is to place textural elements inside your home. Purchase pillows and throws made of  linens, wool, and fluffy textiles to soften the look. You should still keep the color pallette toned down but texture is essential to make the space feel inviting.

Take Note of How the Room is Lit

In minimal spaces, how the room is lit is everything. You want important design elements to be featured by natural and manufactured light sources. Thankfully, a lot of architectects and  private home builders realized this as well. Large windows and glass doors are ideal for letting natural light flow through a room. Use window treatments to direct light to areas you want to highlight. Accessorize with mirrors to allow light to reflect through the room to expand the space. One of your statement pieces could also be a bold light fixture that draws the eye and sets the mood for the space.

Achieving a minimalist design is centered on neutral tones with bolder accents. Simplifying your aesthetic can showcase your modern and chic style. Adding textural and personal statements throughout the space is also important for making guests feel more comfortable.

Clarissa Caouette is the proud owner of a residential cleaning service by day and an interior design enthusiast by night. Clarissa deeply enjoys research, reading, and writing about design topics and is currently working towards become a certified interior designer.

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