A minimalist interior design style is distinguished by its straightforwardness, purpose and intentionality. It’s mainly achieved through the use of functional furniture, geometrical shapes and a colour palette of no more than two basic colours.
If you’re looking to adopt this style into your living room, follow these rules that will help you successfully achieve a minimalist interior design.
1. Clear out the clutter - Clear out the space of anything that can make it look cluttered and disorder. Segregate items into two categories: those that can be stored out of sight and those that need to be discarded.
NOTE: Decluttering is a continuous process and you can do it in the bedrooms and your kitchen as well.
2. Limit yourself to a neutral colour palette - Colours like grey, beige, taupe, and eggshell white make great for minimalist interior design. Accent them with earth-tone browns, blues, and greens etc.
3. Opt for quality over quantity - Invest in furniture that will stand the test of time, not only in terms of durability but style as well.
4. Shop with functionality in mind - Besides quality, consider as well the functionality of your living room furniture. If possible, opt for items that serve a dual purpose like an ottoman with storage within.
5. Choose one piece as a focal point - You don’t want your minimalist living room adorned with elaborate furniture pieces. So, have the luxury to buy one piece that will serve as the focal point of the room.
6. Keep the space open - This rule goes beyond limiting your furniture to a few pieces alone but also opting for furniture that visually doesn’t take too much space like those antique furniture with long legs.
7. Use different textures - Finish off your living room by incorporating different textures—velvety pillows, faux fur rugs, and knitted throws. Just make sure you keep them within your colour palette.
By following these rules, you’ll find that it’s easy to come home into a minimalist living room that’s clean, peaceful and cosy—and the best part is, you can also apply them when you’re decorating your bedroom with new furniture as well!
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