It involves quieter color palettes, simple shapes, and less stuff.
These spots can typically feel cramped and cluttered with the wrong decor and details.
This can be solved with a few textured layers and one piece that stands out from the rest.
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In a living room, a bolder coffee table can define the area and offer perspective.
It’s amazing what a Scandi orJapandi-inspiredbed frame can do for a bedroom.
With this in place, you won’t need much else to make it feel fully decorated.
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An art piece and a plant are perfect counterparts.
Less clutter adds to a minimalist apartment, but it deserves alittle personality, too.
Consider curation when decorating cupboards, cabinets, and display cases.
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This is a great design trick for adding definition to minimal spaces that feel barer than others.
Opt for Earthy Hues
Prefer the deeper, richer tones of neutrals?
That fits perfectly into a minimal scheme.
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Consider chocolate brown, mossy green, sand, and charcoal gray to give an earthy edge.
Combine Black and White
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Black and white are the epitome of minimalism.
They’re essential in the world of neutral colors.
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This could be a large stone or decorative object, throw pillows, or an accent chair.
Keep quantities tight and stick with colors that are neutral.
This room feels balanced and subtle but still has a colorful bedspread.
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Because of its subdued tone, it doesn’t crash the tranquil and pared-down feeling the space exudes.
It’s ideal for making each room feel spacious.
Style With Intention
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A minimalist apartment doesn’t need to be void of personality.
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It’s about choosing the right areas and spaces to focus on.
A minimal kitchen might feel sharply cut off by a dining niche or area that’s bright and blocky.
Keep the minimalist aesthetic alive in each aspect of a space to create an apartment that feels cohesive.
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If possible, take a stab at add extra shelves and hidden storage areas tokeep spaces feeling clean.
Declutter the Entryway
The entryway of an apartment can feel cluttered and far from minimal.
Many apartments lack ample storage space and the entry area takes the brunt of it.
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To alleviate the chaotic feeling, decorate with sleek and compact furniture items and white or lighter colors.
Go for Light and Airy
Minimalism pairs nicely with light and airy design styles.
Altogether a whole room can embrace this look, which gives it dimension without relying on tons of colors.
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It adds some color to a space and makes builder-grade apartments feel more like home.
Save for a matching accent pillow or two, leave it at this.
That’s what’ll retain the minimalist aesthetic and prevent you from marching into a different style.
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With limited counter space, it’s almost inevitable.
Luckily, with the right details and functional design, it can maintain a minimalist appearance.
Swap out the spice jars and containers that your seasonings come in for shakers and vessels that look sleek.
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Trying to balance all the soaps, shampoos, cleaning supplies, and towels in one space is tough.
Make themost of shelving unitsand be mindful about what you bring in.
venture to store extra essentials in another room if there isn’t space here.
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Incorporate Pops of Black
Black is a remarkably powerful shade even in small doses.
Consider art, lamps with black wires or stands, and bed frames.
One way to prevent a room in an apartment from feeling cold is through plants.
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Bare rooms are a little uncomfortable and feel like the opposite of a home.
Choose Metallic Fixtures
you could retain the look of minimalism even if metallic is present.
As long as you don’t go overboard with goldeverything, an apartment can still look clean and pristine.
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Bring these in through chairs, lights, faucets, or containers.
A candle holder in gold can brighten up a simple coffee table in seconds.
Don’t forget rooms like the bathroom either.
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Be Judicious with Storage
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Not every furniture item is equal in a minimalist apartment.
“Storage needs to be evaluated when looking at furniture pieces,” says designerLinda Hayslett.
“Each piece will need to have more than one duty.”
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And at the same time, those pieces doing double duty should still appear sleek, Hayslett notes.
For example, an ottoman needs to have storage in it, but not look clunky.
Tip
When deciding what goes in storage, think of the 80-20 rule.
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Eighty percent of your things should be in storage, and 20 percent should be out and immediately accessible.
Add Purposeful Accessories
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Accessories should be purposeful, not excessive or random, Hayslett notes.
“Accessories are all seen as artwork,” she shares.
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“Minimalist palettes are normally neutral or monotone,” Hayslett states.
If youmustkeep extras on hand, hide them out of site, designerElaine Burnsadvises.
“Items are organized by category and tucked away for a calm, clear room.”
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