Minimalism: The best tips for your interior design

Minimalist interior design has its roots in the fashionable function movement that began in the early half of the 1900s and gained mass appeal in the middle of the century. As the Austro-Czech architect Adolf Loos said: "The development of culture is concomitant with the the removal of ornaments from objects of everyday use. »

Similar to Art Nouveau and Art Deco, the minimalist design was a response to the ornate Gothic, Elizabethan and English styles that had long had a popular influence. The movement was a combination of sophistication and practicality that aimed from simplicity to decadence. The most striking feature of minimalism is a reduction in form in favor of crude function. Instead of asking, "Does it look good?"the minimalist asks, "Does it work?” or “do I need it?”

The minimalist seeks to maximize space and eliminate clutter. In addition to simple and elegant layouts with few frills, it is also necessary to remove as many objects from the room as possible. Thus, the main idea is an approach: less is more. However, it should be noted that minimalism is not synonymous with purity or boredom. With a little creativity and planning, it is quite possible to discover a rich and dynamic style for any home.

Material

The minimalist design feeds on the shape and materials that you incorporate to create the look. Your goal should be to finding a balance between light, form and matter. Popular fabrics include steel, glass, plastic, ceramics, natural stone and textured wood.

Glass and steel are perfect finishing touches or to accentuate other materials in the kitchen or bathroom. All fabrics and materials should complement each other and form a coherent and simple design throughout the room.

The minimalist colors

Few components define minimalist interior design better than a limited palette of colors. The general rule is to combine two to three natural colors in a given space. If you want bright colors, use them through plants or secondary storage. Since natural colors can be toned down a little, fill the room decor with complementary tones, keeping the foundation surfaces (walls and floors) basic.

Keep in mind that if you mix too many colors and textures, you will fail at the goal of the minimalist approach. Choose your tones wisely and try to focus on two or three tones to form a simple and effective foundation. In addition, because the minimalist style can lean towards a feeling of cold or austere when it is not well balanced, think of warm and inviting colors to invoke a more human element.

A minimalist office

Once you have decided that clean layouts and fewer things are right for you, there are simple ways to maximize the minimalist design of your desk. First of all, declutter. Remove or hide anything that does not require being on sight all the time. Choose your decor wisely and display as little as possible, freeing up physical space has a real interest and an impact on your mind !

Next, arrange the room. Each item has a place and a purpose – namely, to help you relax and relieve stress from an overcrowded room. The devices should be placed in a place where they are easy to see/listen to and easy to access with little effort.

Finally, create a room that is easy to clean and maintain. You shouldn't have to spend hours dusting or cleaning the area. In addition, you should be able to navigate the room with few obstacles.

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