Minimalist Home Design: How to Create a Stylish and Clutter-Free Living Space

Minimalist Home Design: How to Create a Stylish and Clutter-Free Living Space

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Minimalism is an intriguing branch of interior design that focuses on reducing clutter and embracing simplicity. It is a refreshing way to style any high traffic area in the home and supports peace of mind and relaxation. If you are looking for ways to create a stylish and clutter-free living space, here are some top tips below.

The Old Classic: Throw, Donate or Keep

The first stage of this process is a relatively straightforward concept. The aim here is to take a look around the room in question and observe all of the assets within. Are there things that just don’t suit the clutter-free lifestyle? Does your furniture need updating? Move through all of your belongings and decide whether you will throw them away, donate them to charity, or keep them. Even if something doesn’t suit the new vibe in a high traffic area, like your living room, it may be repurposed in a guest bedroom instead. There are lots of options to move through here, but dedicating time to this stage of the process will ensure a more authentic minimalist décor vibe once the job is done.

Finding Reliable Storage Solutions

When you have successfully moved through the decluttering process, you may be in need of a storage solution. Fortunately, there are reliable companies out there serving the Batavia area and beyond that can provide you with the service you need. These establishments often collect and store the required items in a safe place for an agreed monthly or annual fee. It is good to have things locked up tight in case you want to call on them in the future.

Implement a Neutral Color Scheme

Neutral colors are often associated with clutter-free and stylish homes. Though there is certainly a place for boldness, on your walls, floor, and furniture is not it. Instead, stick with natural tones like warm sand, grays, and whites wherever possible. This will enhance the space and ensure that it fits in with the overall agenda.

Consider Textures

Often, with minimalist trends, using textiles for texture is the way to go. These serve to create contrast within a room without overloading the environment with clutter and excessive furniture. Texture can be on the walls, the floor, or upholstery and as long as the colors fit in with the theme, it can manifest however you see fit. Don’t be afraid to add subtle pops of brightness in key areas to really bring the core concept together.

Focus on Each Area of the Room

There should be no corner of the room that is neglected. Even one untidy shelf can detract from the overall aim of a minimalist home, so don’t forget about the smaller corners as well. It could mean investing in a new filing system or stepping up your cleaning schedule.

Furniture Choices

It is often the case when going through a declutter and refocusing on minimalist décor, that there are changes to be made with regards to furniture. Whatever your budget is, there are options out there to suit the new vibe. The ultimate aim is to create a space that looks inviting and neutral, so everything from the sofa to the armchair and even the television stand has to be on brand. Stick with whites, blacks, and grays and make sure everything matches so there are no obvious contrasts that would detract from the overarching purpose.

For your living space to be truly stylish and clutter free, minimalist design is the way forward. With a number of options to create the space of your dreams, it is a timeless classic that remains a popular choice for interior aesthetics all around the world.

Author

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).