The main features that make it easy to guess minimalism

You don\'t have to be a designer to understand the interior trends that are currently popular. You just need to know the key features by which a particular style is determined. In particular, for minimalism it is:

• maximum freedom: the surrounding space is not overloaded with furniture and decor;
• competently implemented zoning of space using multi-level lighting;
• a light color palette with a lot of white color, effectively complemented by graphic gray and black inserts, as well as natural shades of wood, metal, brick, glass shine;
• if natural materials are used, they are previously subjected to minimal processing, which allows them to preserve their original natural texture;
• simplicity of shapes and lines can be traced everywhere: in the design of walls, floor and ceiling, furniture, decorative items;
• there are no curtains on the windows at all, or instead of full-fledged heavy curtains and light curtains, roll-up cloths or blinds are installed;
• clear geometry of shapes: straight lines, circles, rectangles, rhombuses, triangles and squares; no bends, spirals, ornate;
• large windows that let the maximum amount of sunlight into the room.

Cabinet furniture in the minimalist style catches the eye with its flat facades. No carving or milling is allowed here, only a smooth, smooth surface. For facade decoration, modern plastic is often used, imitating either the natural texture of wood or non-trivial fantasy drawings. Monochrome colors are also relevant. Painted glossy facades also fit into this style, in which everything is displayed as in a mirror. Recently, such material as acryline has also become popular. Wooden cabinet furniture can also be used in the design of such interiors. Its facades are often complemented with graphite or bronze mirrors. In the works of many designers, you can see countertops made of artificial stone. Upholstered furniture also catches the eye with the simplicity and clear geometry of its shapes.

The abundance of natural sunlight is another key aspect of interiors in a minimalist style. The curtains will be completely out of place here. They should be replaced with modern high-tech products: roller shutters, blinds, rolled canvases based on fabrics such as blackout, dimout or day-night. It is advisable to choose plain canvases without drawings. But still, no matter how spacious your windows are, you can\'t do without artificial lighting. Ceiling lighting based on neon or halogen lamps, LED strips will look very original and impressive. If you decide to buy wall lamps, give preference to models made of chrome or stainless steel.

The design of the walls should also be monotonous. The color should be chosen so that no more than 2-3 tones close to each other are present in one room. Or you can choose two contrasting colors. Wallpaper should be chosen monotonous, an indistinct pattern is allowed. The emphasis can be made on the texture. Decorative plaster for painting is also suitable. The highlights of the minimalist interior will be given by wall panels or inserts made of materials such as textured and polished wood, stone, stainless steel, etc.

Style modification

Cold minimalism based on a bright snow-white shade is gradually going out of fashion. Today, a slightly modified design direction, called ecological minimalism, is gradually taking the leading positions. It involves the use of natural materials, muted shades of autumn. The furniture acquires a slight roughness, resembling rustic models. If earlier a cold white shade was combined with plastic, metal and glass, today they use a soft milky color, wood and other natural materials.