Before you set out on your journey to create your most perfect minimalist house it is important to know what exactly this aesthetic looks and feels like.
What is Minimalism?
Minimalism uses the mindset of “less is more”, utilizing it in the house décor sector which results in a beautiful timeless space. It at often-times utilizes and repurposes the already existing furniture in your house, which can give it an entirely new look, so mostly minimalistic house makeovers require little to no money at all. Added to that, it will also help in reducing stress and help you focus on your goals by removing any unnecessary distractions.
Get Rid of the Extras
The first and foremost step toward achieving the minimalistic aesthetic is to displace any cluttering or unnecessary objects. Whether you’re focusing on your room or your entire house, it is important to focus on one spot at a time. Target one area and identify any unnecessary objects within that set boundary, and remove them.
If you’re having trouble with this step, then it is better to view all the objects by deciding what holds the most importance. It will become apparent which object has the least importance, so it can be removed.
Repeat this strategy multiple times until you’re satisfied with the way your room seems. Even if there is not a huge change, don’t worry because achieving an aesthetic is similar to an endless train track but you’re on the right one.
Utilize your Space by getting Creative
After you have removed all the extra objects from a space, it will open up the area for better, new objects. However, it is up to you to decide whether you want to leave those spots open/empty or not.
Secondly, try moving the furniture placed within the room to different spots. This can help give the room a new life since furniture usually becomes the center of attention within a room. Added to that, furniture will take less or more space depending upon how it is placed in the room. So, try out the different styles/ways you can place your furniture around a space.
Replace Bulky Furniture
This is usually the hardest step for everyone since it requires the expenditure of money. People tend to try everything before they decide to sell their older furniture to replace it with a newer set. If your furniture is old and bulky, it is advisable to sell it and shift to one which is built leaner.
A simpler yet comfortable piece of furniture is a lot more preferable when compared to a much larger couch or bed. The smaller furniture will free up space, which is perfect for smaller rooms.
Stop Shopping in Bulk
Buying in bulk is mostly a bad choice since not only does that mean you will spend a huge amount of money but it also leaves you prone to receiving a faulty piece. This is why it is advisable to buy only the thing that you love the most when you go out shopping for your house.
This step can be paired up with removing one object from your house each time you buy something new. It’s especially helpful since the older items form an endless stack in the storeroom which is impossibly hard to deal with, all while newer objects take their spots.
Clear your Walls
Having countless frames of pictures on your walls is cute, but just like all the other objects, it can make a room seem messy. It is advisable to reduce or entirely clear your walls, and replace them with simpler artwork.
Replace the bigger frames with another, but insert a solid common color (of the pictures) in it. Hanging that in between the pictures will help make everything seem a lot more organized.
Pick Bright, Solid Colors for your Walls
Picking dull and dark colors not only reduces the amount of light in a room but also results in the room appearing to be smaller. So, if you have the money available, go ahead and grab a bright earthy toned color for your walls, and initiate a paint job!
Ample lighting
Having the perfect lighting also helps enhance the minimalistic appearance of a room. Insert bright, earthy toned curtains in your windows that allow ample light to pass through. Replace any old fluorescent bulbs with LED ones since they produce a lot more light while costing a lot less.
Final Thoughts!
Creating a minimalist house is not supposed to be a daunting task, it is actually quite easy while requiring a lot less time and money as well! However, rushing is never a great option so make sure to take it one step at a time, and eventually, you’ll have created your perfect minimalist house!
