If you’re drawn to a pared-back, uncluttered, clean aesthetic, minimalist design may be for you. Looking to overhaul your living space and give it a sparkling new look? We explore minimalist living room inspiration that can elevate your living space to the next level.
What is minimalist design?
Minimalism is a popular interior design style that prioritises function, cleanliness and simplicity.
What are the main features of minimalist design?
Some of the key features of minimalist interior design include:
Neutral colour palettes
Unlike its interior design opposite, maximalism, minimalist design devotees tend to lean towards a fairly neutral, un-fussy palate. This can range from beiges and creams to whites, greys and oatmeal shades.
This can be an asset if you’re renovating your home and hope to avoid having to do it again for a long time, rather than choosing a trend-led palette that may swiftly look dated. It could also be a good idea if you’re renovating and redecorating in the hope of selling your property shortly after as it provides more of a blank canvas that prospective buyers may be more able to imagine themselves in.
Open-plan layouts
Airy, open-plan layouts are often a key feature of minimalist design for their brightness and uncluttered nature. The open, clear arrangement creates a beautiful flow between various different zones that can enhance how sociable the space feels. If you don’t yet have an open-plan living arrangement but you’re interested in seeing whether it would be possible to achieve it in your home, there are a few ways that you may be able to achieve this including a side extension, a rear extension or a wraparound extension.
To learn more about each different type of extension and to discuss what could be possible in your home, book a free advice call with one of our consultants today.
Clean lines
In residential architecture, minimalism can be striking and effective whilst looking fairly simple to the naked eye. The term ‘clean lines’ is often associated with minimalism, but what does it really mean? On the whole, it suggests unpretentious, sleek designs without excessive decorative elements.
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Natural light
The spaciousness and airiness that accompanies many of our thoughts that are associated with minimalism is often accompanied with images of homes filled with plenty of natural light. This, in turn, increases how large the living room feels.
Clutter-free living
This is perhaps one of the most well-known, obvious elements of minimalist interior design. Adoptees of minimalism either tuck clutter away or deliberately minimise the amount of clutter that they have full stop. Read more about the art of decluttering in this article to find out how to begin. We’ll discuss more about how else you might approach decluttering your living room in the segment below.
