We live and breathe the saying ‘Less is More’. 2021 brings killer trends, seamless kitchen designs, and beautiful living spaces by taking things down a notch. Introducing a clean, uncluttered interior with a neutral palette creates a harmonious environment for all to enjoy.
How can you introduce a more minimalist living space?
It’s time to purge your things. Recycle, de-clutter, donate to charity, sell on, anything to clear your home of things you simply do not need. One key element of a minimalist interior design is no clutter. If you can get rid of it, you absolutely should. A tidy space brings a tidy mind and by de-cluttering your lifestyle you’ll introduce newfound motivation and positivity.
Buy less, choose well
Buying well means your interior becomes more sustainable. The minimalist interior adds value, has the function, and looks exquisite. You’re taking a more ‘buy it for life’ approach this way. One of our favourite suggestions for buying less and choosing well is buying quality cabinet hardware with switches and plug sockets to match. It’s only when you make the leap you truly appreciate the impact of good quality, and stylish, switches, plug sockets, and hardware.
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Lighting
Lighting is important, handle this with remarkable care. If you can maximise natural lighting as much as possible whilst introducing a statement feature light you will be amplifying your space, creating a beautiful minimalist environment. With a minimalist approach, you should avoid overcomplicating your lighting plan. You should tailor the level of ambience inside your home through curtains, minimal lamps, statement central lighting, and mood lighting for the evenings.
Create a natural base
Creating a natural base gives you an almost blank canvas to work with. The minimalist interior is largely based on neutral hues and textures. The important thing here is to find pieces that complement your neutral base. Try to avoid striking textures and colours, a minimalist approach is easy on the eye, a calming environment that blends into one naturally coherent living space free from clutter. When paired with the right lighting, neutrals and whites appear different, creating the right balance that will feel pleasing and fresh.
Textures
With minimalism beckoning a neutral palette, you can create interest through a variety of textures and definitions in similar hues. Introduce leather, metal, concrete, velvets, and wood. One particularly interesting approach to minimalist textures is using natural materials only. Wood, metal, and concrete all work together beautifully.
Focal Points
Whilst empty space is an important element in minimalist décor it’s also important to create visual balance which is created by incorporating focal points. For example, central lighting, a statement kitchen island, and beautiful artwork in your living space. Light colours and neutral hues can create a flat environment if you don’t introduce focal points and textures. When spending so much time on creating a harmonious environment it would be disappointing to create a flat environment lacking in textures.
