Beginner's Tips For Creating A Minimalist Home

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Beginner's Tips For Creating A Minimalist Home

6 April 2016
 Categories: Home & Garden, Articles


Whether you've always ascribed to the "less is more" philosophy or want to simplify and streamline your home's look, a minimalist style is a great way to modernize your space. If you're new to the minimalist style, you might not know where to begin. From choosing the right furniture to incorporating color and light, here are a few tips for anyone looking to adopt the minimalist style throughout their home:

The Basics of a Minimalist Home

If you've heard the term "minimalist" but aren't really sure what that means or where to begin, here are a few of the basic principles of decorating your home in the minimalist style:

  • Whether you're redecorating your master bedroom, living room or dining room, when it comes to furniture, keep the word "essential" in mind. For example, your bedroom should only contain a bed, side table and dresser. The idea is to keep as much floor space as possible, which helps create a clean, minimalist look.
  • If you have a massive knick knack collection or several family photos lining your tables, it is time to put the majority of the pieces away. Minimalism means keeping the amount of accent and decorative pieces you keep out to one or two for each surface. The surfaces throughout your house should remain as clean and open as possible.
  • Creating an ideal minimalist space means you can purchase fewer items. Instead of pocketing the extra cash, consider spending more money on quality pieces that are well-crafted and feature sleek, clean lines. Stay away from busy patterns and keep the bright colors to a minimum.

When it comes to creating the ideal minimalist space, the best place to start is by decluttering your home. Remove any items that are unnecessary or duplicates or that simply don't fit into your new minimalist concept. For example, this could include your massive floral couch or that second side table in the bedroom.

Choosing Furniture

Once you've eliminated the unnecessary clutter throughout your home, it is time to move onto the most important aspect of any space: the furniture. When choosing furniture, look for pieces that are monochromatic with straight lines and few frills. Additionally, the furniture should also be proportional.

For example, pick living room furniture that is roughly the same size and that features subtle coloring, such as beige or tan. You can add flair to the room with color – but makes sure you stick to a single hue. Utilizing that single color throughout your home can also help tie each space together, as well.

When arranging the pieces, make sure the room remains balanced. Basically, this means making sure there isn't a concentration of furniture or accents on one side of the room. Instead, arrange the furniture so the entire room is balanced.

Finally, you don't need to purchase furniture that is in a matching set. Instead, make sure that each piece is proportional and complements the others.

The Importance of Paint and Lighting

In addition to choosing the ideal furniture pieces, picking paint colors and lighting is vital to create an elegant, minimalist space. The paint and lighting can allow you to tie together all your room while creating atmosphere without adding unnecessary furniture and accents.

Just like the furniture, choose muted, subtle colors for your walls. Stick to a neutral color palette on all of the walls and use your décor and accents to add splashes of color.

When it comes to lighting, keep it simple by using and manipulating the natural light in the room. Blinds and curtains can be used to direct the light in the room, which eliminates the need for several fixtures. When in doubt, Pro Referral recommends choosing track lighting. The fixtures are very simple and will provide your room with plenty of illumination.

From choosing the ideal contemporary furniture to picking a neutral color palette, there are many aspects to consider when beginning your journey to creating an elegant, minimalist home.