Features of the interior in the style of minimalism

04.10.2018

Nothing creates a feeling of coziness like a clean, tidy house. While scientists suggest that people who live in a permanent mess, have creative abilities, studies have shown that, in fact, those who live in turmoil, probably more confirmed by stress.

For those who are active and constantly in motion, it takes a lot of effort to keep their homes in an orderly fashion, but we want to offer you a good alternative: become a minimalist.

You will be surprised how favorable the use of basic furniture and the elimination of everything superfluous will influence your psychological health, not to mention the fact that this interior looks very stylish and elegant.


However, like the trend for makeup without makeup, everything is not as simple as it seems. If you have long shared this position, but do not know where to begin work on a minimalist interior, our step-by-step instruction will help you to figure it out.

The history of the appearance of minimalism in the interior

The term “minimalism” first began to be used in the mid-60s of the 20th century mainly in the context of sculptures by Robert Morris and Donald Judd. After that, gradually minimalism began to move into all areas of activity - from fashion and music to design and architecture.

Minimalism in design is a very popular area. Today, more and more soft and warm details appear that make strict and cold minimalism more “alive”. The main characteristics of minimalism are straight lines, solid surfaces, low furniture and neutral shades. Although recently added soft forms, more colors and textures.


The basic idea of ​​minimalism design is the use of simple and natural forms. This principle is the basis of oriental design style, especially classical Japanese design, which became the basis of minimalism. Famous designers who were the founders of minimalism, were members of the art group "Style", which was founded in 1917. Designers who prefer minimalism, refuse to divide the squares and speak for the visual combination of the planes of the building.


Key features of minimalist interior design

Minimalism in interior design - spacious rooms with minimal furniture and details. The main element of this style is attention to shape, color and texture.

Planning does not involve division into rooms; furniture, fabrics or glass partitions play the role of dividers.


In modern minimalist design, the emphasis is on sharp geometric shapes and asymmetry. The form prevails by appointment. Furniture should be streamlined and covered with neutral colored leather.

Brilliant surfaces and straight lines look amazing in this interior. Parts must be made of stainless steel or chrome. The number of accessories should be minimal.

The floor must be made of materials that are easy to clean and take care of - laminate, linoleum or stone slabs. It is necessary to provide sufficient space for storing all your belongings (having a separate wardrobe is the best solution).

As for color, white is the main color for this style. White should form the basis for walls, floor and furniture. Alternatively you can choose neutral colors such as beige, gray, light green. It should be based on a neutral color, and you can use any bright color to make accents, but only one. Bright red is the traditional and most popular choice for highlighting details on a white background, although it is a matter of taste and you can choose any color you like.


Very often, people hang pictures on the walls or some big details. Large windows, which usually do not have curtains.

7 tips on how to create a minimalist interior at home


Remove all surfaces!

Take a look around: what do you see? Most likely, in the hallway you will have a pile of paper on your closets (mostly banknotes and junk mail), car keys, shoes near the front door, empty cups on the tables, sunglasses and other items that somehow moved from our bags on the kitchen table. And this is just the beginning. The dining table is another surface, which, as a rule, is a magnet for any trash.


If you really want to recreate a minimalist design in the interior, all open surfaces need to be cleaned of unnecessary things. Ask yourself what can be removed, what is best to be kept out of sight, and which items you don’t need anymore; then arrange the space according to priority. After such a reorganization, it is worthwhile to constantly make sure that unnecessary things do not appear on your shelves, every few months to re-walk through all the rooms with a fresh look. You will see that every time you find something worth getting rid of.


Choose a neutral base

When creating a classic minimalist interior, use only neutral colors. Here quiet muted shades rule - from ivory to taupus and all the tones between them. Why? The interior in this color scheme looks clean, fresh and creates an atmosphere of calm. But, just because classic minimalism tends to neutral colors, this does not mean that it will be soft or boring. In fact, minimalism, at its best, is completely opposite.

Naturally, minimalism most often means white rooms, but even white has a wide variety of shades. Famous interior designer and author Will Taylor says: “Yellow shades give a white paint a warmer and creamier range, and blue shades give a clearer look. A space with more natural light will probably look warmer, so you can use a colder shade of white to balance the room. Rooms that are artificially lit with LED or fluorescent lights will look cool if you choose a shade warmer. ”

If you want to integrate some color into a minimalist design, choose natural natural shades, such as brown shades of earth, turquoise and greens.


Give preference to quality over quantity

The task of minimalist aesthetics is that there should be, as far as possible, fewer objects and parts that are actually used. This makes decision making more difficult than usual. You need to carefully consider every detail before using this or that piece of furniture in the interior. Your goal is to create a space in which everyone will be comfortable.

In minimalism, you pay for high quality and discreet versatile design, because a minimalist interior must stand the test of time and not look good. Pretentious pieces of furniture and trendy décor elements that you will soon get tired of are not suitable for minimalist design. Preference should be given to simple shapes and straight lines.


Choose high-quality furniture that can withstand the daily operation and not lose its original appearance.

Start living by the rule “One-it, one-out”

It is amazing how much a person can accumulate in a short period of time. From the moment when you first came to the apartment, empty kitchen drawers, cabinets and sets from the bathroom suddenly became filled with unnecessary and unused things that just take up space. Even when you do not see it, such items clutter up your free space and occupy a valuable place in your home. It's time to clear all the trash boxes.


So that this problem does not bother you at all, we recommend to put into practice the rule of Colleen Madsen "added one, removed the second." The essence of the rule can be explained as follows: if you purchase a new item for your home, then instead of it, you need to get rid of any other equivalent, no longer needed item. Editor 365 Less Things preaches this simple philosophy of life. “The new element does not have to be 100% replacement for the old one, however, it must be at least the same size or be more functional,” she says.

Use different textures in similar colors

Minimalistic interior design in neutral colors may be a bit monotonous and inconspicuous, but there is one perfect trick that can fix this: texture. Add interesting textures: use a large mat for sofa upholstery, jacquard fabrics with textured patterns for pillows, velor fits perfectly into the interior as window decor, and a sheepskin carpet will add even more comfort.

You can find a wide range of furniture and interior fabrics in our online catalog.

While minimalism presupposes restraint in everything, you can not restrain your flight of fantasies in the mix of different textures and textures: chrome parts, decorative stone, soft velor curtains, wool carpets - all this works fine as long as you observe one color range.


Stockholm independent art director and photographer Sarah Medina says: “If you mix too many textures, materials and surfaces in all different colors, the result will undoubtedly cause a headache. But, if you have a white base and you choose similar beige, bluish and brown tones or any other shades that you may encounter in nature, this will work fine. ”

Invest in stylish cabinets

Even after you have thrown away all unnecessary things, introduced the rule “one for another” and placed quality furniture, you still have some items left. Here for them it is also necessary to think over stylish storage. Attractive cabinets allow chaos to live inside, while looking gorgeous outside.


This is a good solution for those who love a minimalist look, but are a true maximalist inside. You do not need to completely abandon your collection past, but accumulative thinking must be eradicated.

Simply means better

Now that you have familiarized yourself with all the basic tenets of minimalism in interior design, we want to consolidate the fundamental rule of this style: simplicity in everything. Drop all unnecessary, add the necessary items and follow the “less means better” approach.

Do not choose complex, branchy forms, intricate decor elements, bright colors, do not fall for fleeting trends, do not clutter up the space with unnecessary things.

However, do not think that your new decor should be boring. As you can see from our selection of images, minimalist interior design can be beautiful, warm, rich and attractive.


Minimalism is popular because the interior in this style is very light and free. Minimalism is a lifestyle that is characterized by a desire for perfect order and organization. Minimalism is especially popular among businessmen and creative people who appreciate the combination of simplicity, elegance, beauty and practicality. Minimalism allows you to express yourself without using any flashy accessories or unusual furniture. If you like the simplicity and rigor of design, minimalism - this is what you need!





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