Minimalist Home Design

Most of the minimalist homes presented in this post are located in beautiful natural settings; some of the projects open up to their environment with the help of massive windows, offering unobstructed views. The overall interior arrangements let out an impression of soberness, yet in some examples this feeling is diminished by some well chosen details. Small vividly-colored decorative objects or the presence of wood are just some of the ways you can add cheerfulness to a minimalist modern home. Enjoy the photos and if any of them triggers the need for more, just click the link below and it will take you to the original post. Enjoy!

Clutter is one of the greatest sources of stress in a home space. Adopting a minimalist approach will not only bring order to your home, it will give it a streamlined and organized appeal. Though you may need to first go through your home to purge items that you don't use or want anymore, the result is a stress-less home environment. "Conceal as much stuff as you can behind cabinets, or in a series of tasteful boxes or baskets.

Lots of colors and designs can appear busy and even give the feel that your walls and furniture are a cacophony rather than comfortable living space. Choose a single color or color theme to bring minimalist harmony to your home. "If you have a monochromatic space and are using one dominant color on all key pieces of furniture, it's important to alter textures within the color for contrast and interest,". "If you have more than one color, stick to your color story and don't vary from it. Repeat it throughout the space to tie everything together for a cohesive, consistent palette."

"Balance is very important to pay attention to in minimalist design," explains Moreau. "Arrange pillows, artwork or lamps in flanking pairs or asymmetrically to one side." This will make a big difference in how you perceive the space if the placement of items builds off each group through balance or juxtaposition. If this concept is hard to grasp, consult an interior designer or do an Internet search for "minimalist home decorating" or "minimalism" for specific decorating ideas.

Love your sofa? Make it the center of attention in your living room. "Always have a focal point, such as a centrally placed piece of furniture, from which every other element radiates out," Moreau says. To follow the minimalist principle, the interior designer recommends thinking of your room as a grid and being aware of the vertical and horizontal lines you are introducing within it with furniture, objects, art, color, etc.