It’s no mystery to modern interior designers that less is more. One of the biggest challengers to us amateurs is that we often fill our homes with clutter. If the inability to decorate with a minimalist approach burdens you, then these tips are written for you. Take out a pad and pen, and let’s start your decorating campaign. pg
Functionality
Keep in mind that everything you put in the house will serve a function, even if it is simply to be aesthetically pleasing. This is okay, because we know that clutter is unappealing. The idea is to match simple, soft colors, and match the style with few objects that impose on the overall aesthetic. If you use a color like white as the main focus, important objects can form around this with darker hues. Accent colors are huge here, making certain that your minimalist scheme doesn’t end up bland or boring. Windows are also important in function, light will not only save your ability to use darker hues, but will ultimately allow for natural lighting and shading in the space itself.
Storage
We all have things we need to store, or it will become clutter, as the minimalist design uses very little to make its huge statement. You can customize your storage to look beautiful however. Imagine using a beautiful safe, that not only stores your valuables but looks good open or closed. If you collect books, consider fine, solid wood floating shelves that can be arranged in a well-ordered fashion. The same goes for records, or the like, if the room looks clean then the natural disorder of the bookends or record sleeves will provide a nice defocus to the main room. Remember that the key is organization.
Personality
The space you design shouldn’t just follow the trends; we talk about minimalism here because it helps the mind think it a clear, comfortable environment. The main focus is to make you comfortable, and feel at home. As a person you have needs, security, conformability, and happiness. So keep your needs in mind, and you’ll be proud to display the final result. So get busy and keep yourself motivated.