A Guide To Minimalist Interiors
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Achieving ultimate minimalism involves a carefully refined palette, attention to detail and finding substance in simplicity. In the last decade, it has become a huge design movement thanks to its practical and timeless approach. To get you inspired, here are the essential elements to make the minimalist style work for you.
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Simplicity and function
Applying the term less is more to your space is paramount when using minimalism. Simplicity and function work together to drive the aesthetics of the space, with built in storage concealing daily clutter in most places while amplifying a few practical and beautiful elements in others, such as a kitchen faucet or doorway.
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Structural Beauty
Minimalism uses space as a theatrical backdrop often favouring a large open floor plan that is flooded with natural light. Architectural profiles such as arches and openings are celebrated with the proportions usually oversized and elements such as the relationship between the floor, walls and ceiling carefully considered and detailed.
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Clean lines
It is important that any object, material or geometry used in the interior has clean and modern edges. Minimalism is all about bare-boned beauty and with so few pieces in the room, every detail counts. Source and install items with as fewer joints as possible to help achieve a simple and refined composition.
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Tonal Colour Palettes
A considered tonal palette is vital to achieving a minimalist style and creates a soothing, inviting and timeless interior. It is probably the main element that decides whether the space succeeds or fails and therefore needs to be approached thoughtfully. Use hues rather than a different selection of colours, using a combination of textiles and fabrics to boost warmth and interest.
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Adaptations of the minimalist style
So there we have the primary elements of minimalism, each with their capability of enhancing any interior, and perhaps that is what’s most beautiful part of this style - each component is so valuable and refined, that when used with other interior design styles, it simply amplifies and makes the space even better rather than being at odds with it. So don’t be afraid to create your own infusion of minimalism techniques combined with other styles to better your environment and lifestyle, because ultimately thats what minimalism champions; simplicity, function and enjoyment.