What is Minimalism?
Minimalism can be defined as a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.
Why You Should Try Minimalism
The rise of the minimalist movement can be seen as a response to the ever-expanding growth of consumerism. After all, companies like Amazon have made it quite easy to get whatever we want in just a few clicks, and in some cases, in our hands in the same day. So we end up with countless items, sometimes cluttering up our homes.
If you’ve ever thought about embracing minimalism, but quickly abandoned the idea after realizing you’d have to get rid of everything you own. Good news: you don’t have to. Minimalism as a concept simply relies on avoiding the unnecessary.
Minimalist Home Design
You may have seen the minimalist apartment/condo depicted in your favorite movies, print magazines, or in one of Ikea’s showrooms. Marie Condo, notorious for her phrase, “Does this spark joy?”, has sold more “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide.
While there are countless ways to achieve this aesthetic with your own personal touch, there are several core principles you should keep in mind:
Reduce Clutter - Don’t try to get rid of everything at once - that’ll make it overwhelming. Instead, begin making a list of items you can do without. Then, when it comes time to remove the items, you’ll more easily be able to make the decision.
Transform One Room At a Time - Rome wasn’t built in one day, and the same is true for your minimalist home. Try focusing on one room at a time when achieving this design aesthetic.
Choose a Color Palette - The minimalist aesthetic traditionally makes use of a muted, earth-tone color palette, but that’s not to say you can’t add pops of color here and there.
Form Follows Function - You’ll most certainly want to make sure that each room in your home continues to serve their purpose. A minimalist living room looks wonderful, your guests will appreciate the fact that you kept your couch (or replaced it with a new one to match your minimalist theme!)
How to Achieve a Minimalist Design
Routinely maintain your space by recycling, donating, and gifting away unwanted items
Minimize clutter using storage and organizers
Acquire items with purpose
The Pros of Minimalist Design
Incredibly aesthetically pleasing
Waste less money on items you don’t need
Less items in your home = easier when it comes time to move
The Cons of Minimalist Design
Difficult look to achieve if you have kids or live with roommates
Can be seen as “boring” to some audiences
Routine upkeep
In Conclusion…
Minimalism is a concept that works as a guide to becoming more organized. In recent years, minimalism has become a popular design concept, depicted countless times in the media. In an ever-increasing eco-conscious world, perhaps owning less is more…
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