Did you know that having fewer things is always an ideal solution for a happy and peaceful life? Be it your mind or your living space, keeping your headspace as well as living space clutter-free is the right choice by all means.
That’s why a minimalist style of living has been the number one choice for many in the last decade or so. Well, in all honesty, the success behind minimalism can be attributed to the mainstream media. From celebrities to billionaires, a majority have chosen this style of living.
In addition to a number of benefits, people have decided to go for a minimal living space because of how convenient and budget-friendly the whole process is.
However, minimalist living space can only be beneficial if done right. Yes, you read it correctly. Even though minimalist interior design sounds easy, it is rather a difficult task of making choices. So, in order to help make the right choices when decorating your minimalist living space, we have curated a list of easy steps.
Step 1: Decluttering
If you’re someone who has visited our blog frequently, you must’ve realized that we’re quite fond of the idea of “decluttering”. We believe that decluttering not only helps you get rid of unnecessary items in your household but also, lets you alleviate anxiety and stress.
That’s why in order to build a minimalist style of living, the first step is going to be decluttering. Decide on things that you most definitely won’t be needing or using and get rid of them.
Step 2: Decide the Colour Palette & Styles
To be honest, this step is not all that difficult but it is the step where people often go wrong and end up with a not-so-great minimalist living space. Why so?
Because you’ve to consider a lot of things in order to choose the correct color palette and style for your living space. Things such as size, scale, & layout, window styles, artificial as well as natural lighting, and many more.
We would recommend going with plain white wall paint or wallpaper and adding color by choosing fake plants or differing color furniture. This is one of the most basic and ideal ways to decorate a minimal living space if you’re a beginner.
Step 3: Choosing Furniture
You see, when going for a minimal design living space, it is not “mandatory” to choose “minimal” furniture. You just to remember that the layout should be minimal and the furniture could be of any design, from bulky to artistic. In the end, the whole process of decorating your living space in a minimal design requires making a decision.
For example, if you should choose a plain couch or a colorful couch, such as this, this, or this.
Check out our recent article where we talk about in detail how you can choose the perfect furniture for your home.
Here at Idiya, we’ve got a vast collection of furniture & home decor items to choose from. Click on this link to find your ideal furniture and make your living space a clutter-free sanctuary.