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Minimalism Home

Minimalist Interior Design Decoded

ROCIO SOLIS

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Contents

1. What is Minimalism?
2. Why Minimalist Interiors Are

Good For You

1. How to Create a Minimal

Interior

1. 40 Gorgeously Minimalist Living Rooms 24

What is Minimalism?

Minimalism emerged in the arts in the late 1950s and it flourished in the 1960s and 1970s becoming soon a movement also in the architecture and design.

Its main concepts are based on the Ludwig Van Der Rohe (1886-1969) famous motto: Less is more meaning the importance to give attention to the essentiality of an object or structure. Ludwig Van Der Rohe has been a key figure in minimalism and one of the fathers of modern architecture with its clean forms.

As almost every new art movement minimalism rejects the styles from the past characterized by lavish, high-decorative elements. Decoration had become in fact so intense that had begun to overlook the function of the objects. Minimalistic propose was to simplify and elevate the role of these objects.

How is a minimalistic interior?

In interior design, minimalism means spacious rooms with minimum of furniture and accessories. There is a will to create a link between the inside and the outside space and to search a relationship between the interior spaces through natural light, the spaces are often clean and open and the internal walls are limited to allow a continuum between inside and outside.

Every piece of furniture and accessories is there for a reason and the number of accessories should be minimal. Only the essential will be selected so to lose what is superfluous: the rooms will be austere and seem almost empty for the lack of furniture that, in other homes in other styles, are very much used. There is also an attention to shape, colour and texture.

Its main characteristics are:

Simplicity in form and function: the aim of a minimalist design is to achieve better design through simplicity of forms, space, materials, details and colours. A must are sharp lines, solid surfaces, low furniture and pastel shades.

Simple colours: white is the main colour and should form the basis for walls, floor and furniture. As an alternative, you can choose neutral colours such as beige or grey.

Clean, open light-filled spaces: minimalistic home usually has big windows that do not have curtains or shades to create an effect of lightness.

Simple detailed decorations: to create a sense of clarity and richness with few very well-chosen accessories.

Attention to materials: when selecting the material, it will give an opportunity to create visual interest and add personality through textures and pattern.

Some of you could say that minimal style in its lack of element can transmit a certain coldness. This could be particularly true for the interior: due to the absence of some elements, space may be aseptic. But adding a bit of colour with a few accessories it can transform the interior give a warmer and welcoming feeling to it.

The minimal has become a global concept that has spread so far as to become a trend, but its aesthetic and cultural roots are profound.

Minimalism is not a fashion but a conscious and sophisticated way of designing.

It has become popular as a philosophy and way of life. Minimalists resolve to live with only the essentials, refusing anything they think is nonessential.

Why Minimalist Interiors Are Good For You

Your Home Interior Can Make You Sick

Emerging research is showing that your homes lighting, space, and room design can affect how you feel. These studies have lead the creation of a new field of architecture called, Neuro-architecture. This is a very exciting, innovative development whereby neuro- science is combined with architecture in order to create modern designs that are effective, functional and even possibly healing!

Here are a few home designs that could be causing your bad mood:

If a room is too cluttered, then you can become anxious.

If a room is too dark, then you can become depressed or feel gloomy.

If a room is too bright, then you can feel stressed and hurried.

If a room is too small, then you can feel cramped, trapped or closed-in.

None of those scenarios sound like the welcoming retreat we crave.

Knick Knacks Collect Dust and Allergens

It only makes senseall that clutter collects dust. Look around your home. Do you have tables and shelves covered in knick knacks? Do you have laundry all over the bedroom floor? Do you have layers of pillows on your couch or bed? Do you have areas rugs on every floor of every room?

We understand, you have all these decor items because you wanted to make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Unfortunately, you may be doing the opposite by making your home cluttered and a haven to allergy-inducing dust mites. Look through our Freshome images of minimalist interiors and you will not see layer upon layer of rugs, pillows and knick knacksrather, these homes look clean, uncluttered, yet remain welcoming. This minimalist style is what you should try to replicate in order to achieve a less stressed home environment.

But remember, its important to keep some mementos around as they can help you feel grounded and satisfied. After all, your favorite books and family photos make you happy, right? If your home is too sterile, you may have the opposite effect and actually cause feelings of loss, emptiness or sadness.

Simplicity and Symmetry Make You Calm

Our brains are funny and complicated organs. We may never completely understand how the brain functions, but there are studies that show how the brain reacts to symmetry, and its a positive reaction. Our brains love symmetry!

We realize that it may seem silly to say that placing matching end tables with matching lamps beside your sofa will make you happier, but there is some psychological proof to achieving balance in your interiors and how it can make you feel content.

This connects back to our argument about minimalist homesthey are usually simple and symmetrical in design and layout, thereby giving you a happier outlook when you walk in the door. Personally, clutter makes me stressed to the max! When these feeling hit, there is a quick-fixtossing out all the clutter. The minute the clutter starts hitting the trash can, feelings of relaxation and organization take over. Do you have these same moments; ones where you absolutely must get rid of the clutter in order to feel more calm and relaxed?