It has already been a few years since minimalism is accepted worldwide. It has become a lifestyle, and every third person wants to be a part of minimalism. And that’s good! Being minimal is a way to stay organized and straightforward. Minimal lifestyle has influenced many people over time, and you are one of them. Oakland apartments and most of the newly-built condominiums nowadays are inspired by simplicity and minimalism. The first step to achieve minimalism is to get rid of clutter (from the house and yourself too). Here we are talking about the minimalist apartment ideas.
This style of interior is in trend (like a boomer). There’s a saying, “It’s easy to decide on something, the real challenge is in executing it.” You have decided on going for the simple and plain apartment (and maybe lifestyle too). However, you are stuck on one question, how to do it? To get the answer, you first need to understand what it is and what it demands.
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What is Minimalist Apartment?
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Being free from all the clutter and have an organized space is what we call a minimalist apartment. No matter you have a big or small house, this can be done in any of them. No doubt, there are benefits of having one, wanna know what they are?
- Less cleaning,
- Less stress,
- Fully organized,
- Lot’s of space (which is equal to freedom),
- Subtle, soothing ambiance, and many more.
People often misunderstand being clutter-free with ditching all the stuff. No, you don’t have to do that, instead, remove the Unnecessary one. You can embrace furniture with more storage space, and simple yet elegant wall & room decors.
To help you transform the current place into a minimalist apartment, we are here with quite a few ideas that will blow your mind (positively). Using these ideas, you will have space where you can relax without the tension of cleaning it.
P.S: It can be a regular hangout place for friends, relatives, or colleagues. (The apartment may give out comfy feels.)
Minimalist Apartment Ideas to Follow for a Lovely Home:
Proper Lightings
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Lights are essential in every type of home, be it royalty-packed or the minimal version. You can’t ditch the lightings but can always go for the simple one. Pendant lights and industrial lights are the best examples.
They will go with the outlook of the room and will add charm. Remember, you won’t need to add excessive light accessories. Once the clutter is cleared, there will be enough space for natural light to pass through.
So if you have any heavy or modest lighting, fixtures ditch them. You can put them in the storeroom (so that you can make use of it on occasion).
Edit Objects
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Every plain surface in the home will have something put on display, it can be a crystal ball with a couple dancing in it, a table lamp, and small souvenirs. Ask yourself whether you need it or not. If you get a single inch of doubt, remove it from there.
The open shelves tend to stack up piles of decoratives. You will have to avoid it, instead, place something that goes with the color palette and the ambiance of the room. Sell the excessive or donate it to the needy ones.
Symmetrical Outlook
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Too many shapes or colors can create confusion in mind. Even if you have removed all the unnecessary things from the room, it will still look packed if there are too many shapes. Go for the symmetrical and straightforward furniture.
By symmetrical, we aren’t telling you to go for one shape or color only. You can play with more than that, but make sure it has something that matches it.
For example, if you are planning to get (two) armchairs for the living room, it should be of the same shape and for color – prefer the sofa’s color. It will create a matching vibe with a different look.
Keep Kitchen Clean
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The kitchen is the second messiest place of your home (after your child’s room, of course). Not in permanent terms, but we can’t deny the kitchen platform is where we keep the stuff temporarily until we realize its actual location.
Being organized is the option to keep your kitchen always clean and shiny. You can label things according to their place, or color code the containers. Have a separate place for the oven, blender, whisker, and all the kitchen appliances.
Trust me, once you promise yourself to be committed to the cleaner kitchen, your nirvana will look more attractive, and eventually, you will get a minimal outlook.
Minimal Wall Decor
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Maybe your living room has a wall of fame, with lots of pictures. You can move it to the foyer or entryway. Keep your living room’s wall with minimal photos and add a unique piece of art. You can paint something and hang it in the home.
Go for the ancient wall decors, it will add a quirky yet attractive look. Or you can curate a small gallery area on the wall, just above the sofa or the armchair. Everything must be in sync with the color palette of the house.
Use Plants as a Decor
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Plants are an essential part of the minimalist apartment. Minimalists, in other words, is to cut down extra expenses and go for pragmatic things. Plants are one of them, no doubt, it will require care, but it will provide you a sense of relief and fresh air.
However, that doesn’t mean you have to shove the green plant behind every door or in every corner. Not all rooms are made for plants. This green living decor piece looks more attractive in the living room, porch, and balcony.
Though, you can go for small artificial pieces in the bedroom or on the edge of the kitchen window. The size of plants should be in contrast with the furniture beside it. You can’t place a small flower beside the sofa set or the larger piece of furniture. It should be noticeable.
Embrace Artistic Things
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If you are only rearranging to get the subtle outlook in house, you may skip this point. Or if you have a collection of artistic things, then display them. Minimalism also reflects functional and consequential things. Even when buying a bedside table look for the one with artistic effects.
Color Palette
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In the entire article, we talked about keeping things on the same line with the color palette. So here is the color palette that you should consider. This isn’t necessary, but if you are renovating home anyways, you might want to look at it.
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Minimalism demands the subtle color shades, that can calm your mind and heart. Visuals to affect the mind and soul. You might have noticed how too much light gets you to change facial expressions, while sunset always calms you.
Pattern and Texture
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It’s necessary to add texture and pattern in the room, if not yours, at least in the children’s room. The teenager’s or children’s room is supposed to be a happy place, and color adds texture and pattern to it.
You can get a bed cover, curtains, blanket, or rug with a pattern or texture. You can also devote one wall for the same. This can also be done in the living room. The living room is where your family spends most of the time, so make sure it is attractive enough.
Simplify Bedding
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For bedding, go for the plush one with texture and colors. Plush bedding doesn’t mean dozens of pillows. Your bed is half covered in pillows, ditch the excessive ones, and simplify the bed. Your bed should have two head pillows, one lumbar pillow, a blanket, a coverlet, and a throw at the end (you can skip the later one).
Furniture with Storage
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No matter what furniture you are getting a sofa, bed, or tv stand, make sure it has a storage space. This will make it a functional and unique piece of furniture. If you are minimalizing a small apartment, you might want to get the sofa-cum-bed. Convert it into bed when enjoying binge-watching on Netflix with family or friends.
Embrace Minimalism for Subtle and Lovely Home:
Minimalism is an art, you will ace it step by step. You might feel empty at the start, but once you know the importance and benefits, you will be happy over the heels. Be careful while transforming your place into a minimalist apartment; a single mistake can result in a boring place. Follow the tips in the article to avoid getting there. For more interior layout ideas, visit InteriorCraze.
