What Is Minimalist Design?
Minimalist design focuses on the essential.
Minimalist design shares DNA withModern Architecture,Bauhaus Architecture,Brutalist Architecture, andmidcentury modern design.
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Minimalist graphic design, art, theater, and fashion came into its own in the 1960s.
It prioritizes simplicity, functionality, clean lines, and a restrained use of color and ornament.
Neutral colors are generally considered minimalist.
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Think white, cream, beige, black, brown, and gray.
Other colors such as muted and earth tones can work in minimalist interiors when used in limited combinations.
Apply the principles of minimalism when decorating your home by focusing on essentials.
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Choose pieces with clean lines and spare decor elements.
Favor natural materials like wood and maximize natural light with simple window treatments.
Avoid clutter with streamlined hidden storage.
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