“You
are what your HOME is”- Your house is a reflection of your personality and
lifestyle. Less is more has become the new mantra when it comes to interior
decoration and everyone around is embracing this minimalistic approach
associated with it with great enthusiasm. True minimalists only hold
on to the objects that are most essential to their survival. People are getting very creative about using
their space in a way that it looks welcoming and spacious at the same time.
Gone are those days when show pieces, murals and paintings cluttered around the
living room. It’s no more about quantity but about selecting the right accessories
that make a bold and classy statement. Now every element of the interior is carefully
chosen and placed intelligently so that it doesn’t block the natural sunlight
and free space for movement of people and fresh breeze in the house.
Colour, architecture, artwork, furniture, light and
optimization of space all have immense importance in the minimalist sense of
designing. Selecting the right furniture is like choosing a piece of pristine
art. Having a careful eye to details and dimensions is vital while making these
choices is imperative. Using light colours like white, off-white, and beige on
walls reflects more light, thus giving an illusion of a bigger space. Taking a
neutral palette for home furnishings makes the showpieces stand out, grabbing
eyeballs to their contours. Modern architecture is all about function and not
form. It praises sleek smooth surfaces,
bold geometric designs, a neat layout and enough space so that everything gets
noticed. Some ways you can tap your home
better is by creating space to start with, keeping furniture to a minimum,
organising storage, carefully choosing decor accessories and adding color where
needed.
It has also been proven that lighting, space and room design
has a huge impact on how one feels. It automatically makes one feel up,
open-minded and gives a sense of clarity. Minimalistic approach encourages
using the house space optimally and having as much as only necessary around. This
way the home looks elegant, uncluttered and more welcoming. This also makes the
house more manageable in terms of cleaning and maintenance. The green wave has
touched interiors too and homes can’t help but being influenced by it. A home
which believes in less is more also can integrate green practises for energy
conservation very well.