Minimalism is about the essentials and little excess. Nevertheless, that doesn’t have to mean plain and boring. If you’ve seen the Netflix series, ‘Tidying up with Marie Kondo’, you’ll understand the concept of how certain items can spark joy. A minimalist interior includes a few items that you love but restricts them to certain necessities. Personalising and adding unique touches, but not so many that you clutter the space or contradict the overall minimalism. Here are some ideas of how to personalise a minimal space by choosing your favourite versions of the essentials.

Light fittings

This is something you may not instantly think about personalising; however, with a diverse range of close to 30,000 lights and lamps and well over 10 years of experience, lights.co.uk gives you complete control over the design of your space. If you like antique décor or modern simplicity, if you’re a fan of all things wooden or sleek stainless steel, the lights for you are out there.

Insisting that wall lights are one of the most important items in a room – both as decoration as well as to define brightness and ambience – the website also offers detailed information on how different lights cast different shapes, directions and brightness of light. Make sure you read their considerations prior to buying and positioning a new light fitting, to perfect the minimalist interior look for which you’re aiming.

Kitchenware

From coffee makers and mugs to pots and pans, kitchenware can be beautiful and is obviously very practical. However, in order to secure that minimalistic kitchen style, you must personalise the space only with items that are both useful and aesthetic. Consider what you use daily – or, at most, weekly – and seek quality pieces that are enjoyable to use, make an attractive display and that will last.

Throwaway items or things that never get used should be banished from the room (or at least concealed in the drawers and cupboards of your kitchen units). Some ideas for the kitchen include using mixed or matching crockery, investing in a professional-style coffee maker or stand mixer that colour co-ordinate with your kitchen doors. Or what about displaying a couple of your favourite mugs on hooks or open shelves? It’s entirely up to you.

Bedding

Another place that’s always on show and so requires good quality things that you love and that will last is on the bed. We spend hours every night asleep in bed, making them the most used piece of furniture in the home. Having a good mattress, duvet and pillows are essential for your comfort and for your health.

Meanwhile, permanently on show, the bed is another perfect way to personalise the aesthetics of a room. Duvet covers, blankets and throws come in many different patterns and colours. Whether it’s a crisp white Egyptian cotton duvet cover, a hippy-style mandala throw or a thick fluffy blanket, make your bed a place you love and the focal point of your minimalist bedroom.

There’s so much potential in the home to express your style, but it can be easy to go overboard. Stay minimal by customising the essentials instead of buying excessively. You’ll love your space even more.

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