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To achieve a minimalist decoration, the law of less is more must be understood. The less there is in a room, both in furniture and in the mess that is generated daily, the more room there will be for light to enter, for the appreciation of the room and of course to enjoy it more.

We show you some ideas on how to decorate a minimalist style house easily and without complications.

Functionality

Minimalism is a movement that moved from art to home design in the 1920s, but is still considered one of the most innovative styles. Minimalism has been described as the pioneer of forward-thinking design, in which everything that is used must meet the needs, which means that each element must be functional. In a minimalist room, even the decorative pieces have a purpose.

Keep the amount of furniture down to the basics, then build your decor around it only when needed. A collage of abstract art pieces is not a mark of minimalism. Give each piece a reason to be there.

Shapes

After locating the furniture a room needs, consider the shape of each piece. Think about the basic shapes: squares and rectangles. Then think about the most common lines used in design: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, and curved.

Followers of the De Stijl movement, which began in 1917 and is considered the predecessor of Minimalism, limited themselves to these forms in order to simplify and get to the core essence of art.

While there is no need to be so strict in your choice of shapes, sticking to the basics will unify the room. Unity is needed to present the room as a complete and therefore minimized package. The lack of abstract detail will allow the eye to run over the beautiful lines.

Furniture in minimalist decoration

If you start decorating a house from scratch there is no problem, but if you want to change your already decorated house, then you must decorate one room at a time, never everything at the same time. The first step is to manage to define all the furniture that is unnecessary or which can be dispensed with.

Do not be afraid to get rid of them, leave only the most comfortable, functional and practical. The room will benefit from the greater entry of light and the feeling of larger spaces.

Order

The minimalist house is very demanding regarding order. For example, all kinds of accumulating papers, such as bills or correspondence, should have their own permanent storage place.

The image of a minimalist house can not lead to thrown things or dirt. Cleanliness, order and balance are essential.

The basis of the order is that each thing in the house must have an assigned place, a place that corresponds to it. In the kitchen, all appliances can be placed on the same shelves to make the room look uncluttered.

Walls in minimalist decoration

Regarding the walls, each room can have one, at most two paintings, if the room is very large.

As we see in the image below, it is that the wall does not need any decorative element, but that its materials are sufficient to make them look attractive.

Accessories

The main attraction of the style is that it allows us to enjoy the elements that truly give us functionality. It is not good to have spaces covered with meaningless objects, which do not provide us with either aesthetics or functionality.

Although clear spaces are sought, the style makes room for the incorporation of a few accents, which provide personality to them. The recreation of warm and pleasant spaces is sought, which would otherwise be difficult to achieve.

Colors in minimalist decoration

As for colors, white is the minimalist color par excellence, although if you prefer a more personalized decoration, beige, cream and khaki are some perfect options, also to be used on the walls or furniture.

Coloring a minimalist space with modest hues like white, beige, and gray is popular, but venturing beyond the drab is no sin in minimalist decorating.

Primary colors, such as yellow and blue, are fine as long as they are seen in their purest hues. Shades such as dijon and azur can make a home appear more contemporary than minimalist, reflecting a design movement that came after minimalism.

The kitchen is an especially ideal place to incorporate brighter colors. In minimalist spaces, the dining table and kitchen often share the same space, so you don’t want the area where you gather to chat and eat to seem too sterile.

The important thing in the colors is the reduction of the visual load. Some notes of color can be given through small accents, such as works of art, cushions or rugs, which are ideal since they can easily be changed when we get bored.

Floors

A minimalist house should not be cold. Concrete and wood are two of the most popular flooring options for minimalist design.

Minimalist architect Mies van der Rohe preferred building materials considered modern in the first half of the 20th century, especially steel and industrial glass, due to their simple nature.

A neutral rug on the floor, like the jute rug above, is a popular method among minimalists who want to add some warmth to a room.