Minimalist interiors are distinguished by their deliberatesimplicity and emphasis on space. An interior can be considered minimalist if it is no longer possible to single out an object or part of it, the removal of which will not disrupt the functionality of the interior and will not make it more harmonious. The design of a living room decorated in a minimalist style is characterized by simplicity and graphic forms, a limited set of colors in one interior, and laconicism in details. Simplicity is attractive because it has a calming effect on a person.
The simplicity of the minimalist interior is calming andhas a beneficial effect on a person. But experiments with simplicity, including in interior design, can end badly if you do not follow the basic rules of decor, characteristic of minimalism. It is unlikely that the room will seem harmonious if it is decorated in one color, even without the distraction of halftones: floor, walls, ceiling, furniture. But it is color that opens up truly limitless possibilities in the design of space in the style of minimalism. For example, let's take the design of the most "hospitable" room - the design of the living room.
Color is one of the foundations of minimalism
The most popular color used inminimalism, is white. It is not only one of the main exponents of the foundations of minimalism, it also serves as a wonderful background for restrained, strict, and sometimes playful elements of decor. The cold graphite shade of the floor emphasizes the severity of forms and the laconicism of furniture, while the warm shade of the wall and the elongated console, decorated as natural wood, softens the perception of a rather strictly decorated room.
For living rooms designed in a minimalist style,Light shades are best suited. For the perception of white interior elements, the play of light is an important factor: shadows and penumbra on the surface of white objects emphasize their volume and, under different lighting, can affect the overall perception of space, changing its geometry. The versatility of white in combination with other colors of the spectrum allows you to get a variety of contrasting color solutions that emphasize the airiness of the space and the severity of lines. For the design of such a living room, pieces of furniture in the Art Nouveau style were used, but this is not a mandatory condition. It is quite appropriate to use objects of other styles, for example, classical. It is important to remember only that a minimalist living room design assumes the presence of a minimum and sufficient number of necessary pieces of furniture so that the room fully performs its intended functions. Return to contents</a>
The mood of minimalist interiors
does not mean at all that the interior should beboring. Any technique that can emphasize the spaciousness of the room and the ease of design is welcome. The best assistant of the designer is the contrast of colors that creates the general mood of the interior. And in addition, you can experiment with decorative elements, for example, use, as in this case, a bright picture (applique) on the wall. Nature is the best designer. And if you take it as an ally, the living room design can surprise you with its diversity every moment. But you need to provide for such a decor option at the stage of planning the house. Transparent walls of the living room are the greatest possible unity with nature, without even leaving the house. This is an opportunity to admire the splendor of autumn gold, silvery snowdrifts, spring awakening of the earth and mischievous sunbeams right from the living room. Such minimalism of the living room, filled with the breath of nature, will make every day of your life unique and different. The characteristic features of minimalism are so simple, clear and recognizable that many strive to create a minimalist interior on their own. We wish you success in this exciting endeavor, especially since the main techniques for decorating a living room in the minimalist style were revealed here.
