5 Principles of Minimalist Home Design

 

With the rapid technology development nowadays it is no wonder why many of us wish to go back to the simpler times, wish to go back to minimalism, both in our lives as well as in our homes. The minimal home design focuses on ‘less is more’ phrase – that means minimal furniture, simple details, de-cluttered spaces, balance, and modesty. If you are ready to make things simple all over again, follow these 5 principles to introduce minimalism into your home and your life.

 

It is easy to copy trends from home improvement magazines, blog posts or Pinterest, especially when it comes to a specific interior design style that is as popular as minimalism. Unfortunately, that is not the point of minimalist principles of home design. You shouldn’t just buy stuff, fill your room with geometric lines and white furniture and call it minimalism! In order to truly embrace it, you should incorporate it into your life as much as in your home. You have to go back to the principles and alter your habits.

Keep it functional

Minimalist home design should break a room into the functional necessities that all have a purpose. Functionality in minimalism is an essential feature that makes this style different from all the other interior design styles. Every single piece in a minimalist room, even decorative items, serves a purpose and none of them should be displayed just for the sake of showing off. The best way to achieve the functionally minimalistic interior is to choose 2 in 1 items for your shelf that look highly decorative and have a purpose (that makes your life easier).

 

Keep it simple

In minimalist home design, you should keep everything simple – especially when it comes to the furniture pieces. In order to achieve the minimalist design scheme, you should focus on clean, modern lines of simple furniture pieces (without many details that will create chaos in the perfectly balanced space) and neutral colors. It doesn’t mean that everything should be white, simple, detail-less. On contrary, you should avoid too much white color since you are risking an interior design disaster i.e. a hospital-like sterile space you don’t feel comfortable in.

 

 

Intertwine unexpected items

Think outside the box and find innovative ways to add a personal touch to your minimalist home. Use lights as décor. Be bold, hang a highly detailed vintage chandelier (a minimalist designer’s worst nightmare) in a completely simplified living room. Achieve the perfect combination of texture, functionality and accented focal point at the same time. Choose lights that look like works of art, copper geometric pendants for your minimalist kitchen or grab bathroom refurb supplies and start making your own projects. DIY accent copper wall in the bathroom and see how copper gives a whole new vibe to a minimalist bathroom. Intertwine copper into your home and witness as it changes over time.

Add a personal touch

The minimalist interiors shouldn’t be boring! That is why it is advised to choose multifarious materials to bring a little texture into your home. You can use a variety of materials and still rely on minimalist principle. Combine timber, glass, cloth, canvas, and pottery, add greenery. Play with form and function until you find the perfect combination that feels just right. Choose functional items with a rich texture and give a special touch to your view of minimalist home design.

 

 

 

Say yes to color

Adding accent elements can be really tricky. The best rule you should apply is to add an accent element that will become the focal point of your room. One standout piece that will tie the room together. Opt for an item that has a really vibrant color that will stand out in your whitish home or a unique geometric design of an item that will draw the attention in contrast to geometric, simple line of furniture pieces. Intertwining color in your minimalist home design doesn’t mean that you’re making a mess or creating a chaos, as long as you retain the principles of function and form. Clear, simple lines will connect your interior, and a pop of color will make your minimalist home more personal.