Take a look around your house. The things on the coffee table, the portraits, the decor, is everything needed? If not, then what can be done? This is where the concept of minimalism comes into play. Minimalism is not about having fewer things, it is about arranging the required items to make it look sophisticated and refreshing.
People are adapting to minimalist home decor to get rid of the extra furniture and stuff and give every room aesthetics of its own.
If you have always wanted a minimalist look or are looking to change your decor style, here is a list of things that will help you to achieve the minimalist home decor to beautify your home look:
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1. Use light colors
Light colors, mostly whites, grays and pastels are usually the go-to colors for a minimalist home decor. These colors minimize the clutter to the vision and also helps to bring out the features of the furniture, and decors.
2. Focus on function
Every room has a function of its own and while you are adapting to a minimalist home, you need to know and understand the function of every item that will be used.
Assuming that you have guest often, you need to make sure your living room is spacious and can accommodate every guest. If you are working from home, you need to create a space free from distractions to get the work done. If you are into cooking and baking, you need to make sure your kitchen is well-equipped and free from clutter.
Remember, knowing the function of the place helps you make the decision on how it should look. Also, be sure to have open space in the room.
3. Let in natural light
Large windows make the room look larger and warmer and is perfect for a minimalist look and acts as a focal point. It also gives a great view of the outside and natural light keeps the room brighter.
4. Use dual function furniture
Furniture serving a dual purpose is very helpful. Having a sofa with storage space in it, or a console with drawers, or even a bed with storage space. They not only function as a pieces of furniture but help to create extra storage space. These extra spaces can be used to store items that are required but do not have space to store in. It also ensures that the space is clutter-free.
5. A place to store the clutter
A minimalist home requires you to take out the unnecessary items from your house. But, if there are items whose requirements are according to the season, or you think you don’t need it now, but you may need it in the future, then buy a storage unit.
You can keep all the items in the storage units, including seasonal decoration, clothes, books, furniture, etc. By doing so, you are not only creating a minimalistic look for your house, but you are also making sure you can get access to the items in the future if required.
6. Use patterns
Minimalist houses often use a limited number of patterns. If you want to use patterns, use them in small-scale, matched, or discrete patterns. Use it as a decorative piece. Choose the design of curtains or pillows. Also, remember to use space-centered patterns, like a carpet and rugs or a painting on the wall to attract and act as a focal point. This makes you get rid of the monotony of the room.
7. Add texture
You can try different textures to make the room more interesting. Use materials that add dimension to your room, like velvet, seagrass, rattan, etc. It will make your room look more comfortable and less stiff. You can also add an abstract painting or woven elements to combine the texture and make the room interesting without having to add patterns, decorative, or florals, etc which can sometimes make the look of the room overwhelming.
8. Practice restrain when adding accessories
Restrain yourself from adding too much to one space. If you have a coffee table you want to add decoration to, make sure it’s not overwhelming. Sometimes, one may add small plants, some candles, or a decorative item placed on a tray that never adds up to create a complete look. Instead, it makes the place cluttered.
Make sure to restrict yourself from adding too much at a place. The basics of a minimalist look are, to add less and make it look appealing, and get rid of the unnecessary. Make sure to follow the same while adding the final touches.
Wrap Up
What we have seen above are a few guidelines to make sure your home gets a minimalist look. Once you have made the necessary changes you can play with the textures, and space to create your appealing look.
Remember, adding small changes and removing the excessive is the key to achieve the look of a modern minimalist home.
