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While anyone can embrace minimalist design, the most inspiring minimalist often homes feel unattainable.

Even without knowing the price, the designlooksexpensive.

To achieve this look and keep your budget on track, it’s best to look to the experts.

minimalist living room with neutral colors

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Two professionals advised us on the steps to affordably creating a minimalist home.

Duringyour clean-out, Ferguson VonDrak says to keep items that offer utility or sentimental value.

Everything else?Donate it, or find a way to upcycle it minimally.

Minimal bedroom with cream and gray pillows and navy bedspread

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They promote that sense of serenity and spaciousness that rooms in this style are known for.

Changing up your color palette also doesn’t have to be expensive.

Dining area with wood and white features

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This aesthetic doesn’t have to come across as cold eitherjust look atwarm minimalism.

This cuts down on how much furniture you need and keeps the space less cluttered.

Sometimes all that’s needed are a few leafy friends.

Minimal spot by staircase with tree and decor on table

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“In the world of minimalism, quality trumps quantity,” Lott says.

“Opt for fewer, high-quality items that will stand the test of time.”

On this note, Lott also says that you should learn to love negative space.

This will help maintain a calm and clean aestheticand help you resist the urge to fill every corner.