Minimalist Interiors For The Contemporary Home
Minimalist is much more than a form of home decor; it is a way of life. Often people find it very difficult to understand or appreciate the charm of a home decorated in a minimalist way. That is because unless you are yourself inclined to the minimalist way of life or are at least favorably influenced by its ideas the value of this form of decoration is hard to comprehend. However, a person who has an appreciation for clean lines and an uncluttered environment can thrive in this form of decor.
Minimalism is a State of Mind
Minimalist interiors are all about maintaining order in your home amidst all the chaos around you. Minimalism in the strictest terms means stripping down to the bare essentials and having things for the sole purpose of using them. However, modern minimalism is a slightly relaxed version of this ‘have because it exists’ theory. It allows for you to create an oasis of calm and order while still maintaining a few personal touches and pieces that can be the focal point of the rest of your house.
Minimalism is about creating a feel of open spaces; large rooms with sunshine pouring into them from French windows decorated in clean and straight lines are the dream of a minimalist lover. However, if your house does not quite cater to all your requirements, even a smaller room can be made to look large by using pure colors like whites and creams. Bold colors and color complementing are out the window as far as minimalist decoration is concerned.
Furniture and Accessories used in Minimalist Decoration
Strip down your furniture to the bare essentials and then add a single focal piece of art to it for a very bold appeal. A living room which has got just a couch, a coffee table and an entertainment unit is a purely minimalist room; add a geometric painting to the wall behind the entertainment unit to bring all the other pieces together while maintaining the clean lines of the room.
Area rugs also serve the same purpose. Place your coffee table on an area rug to relieve the absolute Spartan nature of the room. Rectangular area rugs work the best with minimalist decor; white rugs or cream rugs can really blend with all your furniture and give the room a very elegant look. It is best to use rugs that are devoid of any patterns and can complement the clean lines of the rest of the room.
A minimalist room is all about essential pieces of furniture and surfaces that are clear of any knick knacks or clutter. Clutter can really stress your mind as it is a constant distraction from the basics of living. Opting for a clutter free environment can be very calming in the modern fast paced life. Such homes are also easier to clean. A minimalist looks for quality over quantity. Instead of opting for five pieces of mediocre art use one outstanding painting to bring life into your room and give it an aesthetic appeal while maintaining its inherent minimalist charm.
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