They say that less is more, and when you take a look at some minimalist homes, you can really see why. Minimalist homes are known for their swathes of empty space and bare walls, and they are becoming all the more common these days. Look on Instagram and Pinterest and you are sure to see endless photos of modern minimalist homes.

Millions of people around the world are waving goodbye to clutter and opting to instead invest their money on fewer, more bespoke pieces. Simplifying your home too much and being “overly-minimalist” can actually have the opposite effect and leave your home feeling too empty and cold. Making minimalist design work is a balancing act between too much and too little which is very easy to get wrong.

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Check out these ideas from Casa Forma!

#1: Use neutral colours

Minimalist design has a strict colour palette that you should avoid straying too far from. The minimalist colour scheme consists of simple, subdued colours that complement each other in their neutrality – they do not contrast each other, and they are what make or break a minimalist design.

Using whites is absolutely fine, but other colours such as off-white, beige, slate and greys work well together, too. Avoid using loud colours on your walls and opt for other decorative pieces to nicely accent the space. Wall art, for example, is a great way to give a minimalist space some personality and life.

#2: Use minimalist furniture

The right furniture is crucial to making your minimalist space work. After you have sorted out the walls and settled on a minimalist colour scheme, you will need to fill your space up slightly with the right furniture that reflects your taste and style.

The furniture you choose should be simple – that’s the point of minimalism – with clean lines and muted colours. You don’t need to limit your furniture options too much, but keep it tailored and fitted close to your room’s overall feel. Although a wooden sofa with patterned cushions is great for more rustic homes, it will stick out like a sore thumb in a minimalist home and will ruin the overall aesthetic.

#3: Use storage right

It may seem odd discussing storage space in the context of a minimalist home, but you’ll still need some. Storage space prevents clutter after all! Minimalism does not mean barely owning anything, it simply means cutting back on your belongings to simplify your life to the point where you have everything you need and are comfortable.

There are plenty of interesting storage solutions out there which work nicely with the space you have. Installing a trap door at the bottom of your stairs and buying a coffee table where the top lifts up are just two of many minimalist-centric storage options.

Minimalism doesn’t have to be boring, despite what the term may suggest. You can achieve a minimalist home by sticking strictly to neutral and muted colours, simple and clean furniture and by avoiding owning too much clutter.

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