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Elegant, refined and increasingly popular for homes and offices, minimal furniture is based on a precise study of the balance between furniture, materials, colors and lights
Choosing the minimalist style offers two sure advantages. The first is that you will have a trendy home in line with the latest design trends. The second is that it will be much easier to keep it clean and tidy
In this article by Casavo, you will find all the information you may be interested in on the main characteristics of modern minimal furniture.
How to furnish with the minimal style
Modern minimal furniture is based on clean and linear geometries, neutral colors with some color contrasts, and smooth, natural materials like wood.
The secret to a home with this type of look is the use of a few elements cleverly distributed throughout the different rooms. The alternation between empty and full spaces, and between the various neutral tones of furniture and walls, creates a classy yet welcoming atmosphere, for a home worthy of an interior design magazine.
Minimalism is expressed above all in the choice of essential furnishings. Similar to Feng Shui, a few pieces of furniture in the right places are enough to create a balanced and elegant home. How? Here are some tips on how to decorate in a minimalist style.
Choose a neutral color palette
When thinking of minimalist interiors, a common mistake is to imagine them completely white. In truth, all-white has long since ceased to be the prevailing trend. Modern minimalism is based on a wider color palette that includes various neutral tones such as black and gray, but also pastel colors such as sage green or powder pink. The important thing is not to overdo the contrasts and maintain an overall enveloping harmony.
Wood and metal for natural simplicity
As for materials, minimal wooden furniture in its most natural essence is a great classic. If you want to add a Scandinavian touch and hygge, light wood will be the main protagonist of the various rooms, but also make room for glass and metal.
Light, the great protagonist of your minimalist living room
The living area should be spacious and welcoming: few pieces of furniture, ornaments and furnishing accessories reduced to a minimum, simple and geometric lines. The sofa will stand out, the center of social life – perhaps resting on a large, fine rug – with patterned cushions that match the shades of the furniture.
Always hang light, solid-colored curtains on the windows. In your minimalist living room, in fact, natural light should never be missing, which has the task of enhancing the neutral colors and their elegance.
Geometric lines and simple materials for the kitchen and dining area
Even in the kitchen and dining room, the key word is essentiality. The wall units and shelves will therefore have geometric lines with smooth surfaces, possibly in dark colors.
If you choose an island with a counter for eating in the kitchen, accompany it with high-seated stools in wood and steel.
For a dining room with a Scandinavian flavor, however, we recommend minimal furniture in light wood for the dining table with matching chairs, or a nice mix of wood and metal, strictly without inlays.
For the sleeping area, walk-in closets and the bed in the center
Let's continue our tour towards the sleeping area. Here too, less is always more. The ideal modern minimalist decor for this room includes only a large bed in the center, square-design bedside tables, an armchair or chaise longue, simple lampshades, and wall sconces as light sources.
You're probably wondering, "Where do I put my clothes?" Great question! Ideally, you'd want a walk-in closet or built-in wardrobes to avoid giving the impression of cluttering the space. Alternatively, choose linear, no-frills wardrobes, ideally white to avoid blocking out light from the room.
Looking for a more mid-century look for your bedroom? Then we recommend you consult these 10 ideas for a modern bedroom
Smart working, but with style
If you have a second bedroom intended for remote working, you can create a minimal workstation with a wood and iron desk and a matching office chair. You could also choose a chair with an ergonomic seat in light wood, useful if you spend many hours at the computer and which is, moreover, a truly refined design object.
To complete the look, bookcases or shelves with very light structures on the walls and a sofa bed with geometric lines ready to welcome any guests arriving for the night.
Design elements for a minimal bathroom
With a few easy tricks, you can bring minimalist furnishings into the bathroom too. As we have already seen, simplicity and geometry will prevail with rectangular or round designer sanitary ware, even better if wall-hung. The sink will be large, with a large circular mirror and a cabinet with drawers immediately below for storing towels and accessories.
For the shower, we recommend a walk-in shower with a glass wall. Or, if you have enough space, treat yourself to a beautiful designer bathtub for unforgettable relaxation. For lighting, it's best to forgo the traditional chandelier in favor of adjustable spotlights and wall lamps.
Now that you know the general principles of minimalism, you can start transforming your home in the name of essential elegance. If you're looking for a property to purchase that lives up to your idea of style, Casavo's classifieds platform is the right place for you. Come and discover your new home.
