вЂњItвЂ™s proven that naturalВ elements have an effect on humans and their living spaces. In terms of stylizing shelving, try some more organic pieces as these often make a unique statement strong enough to stand on its own. For instance, the softnessВ that a faux fur throwВ can add to a sofa (even if its tone on tone) makes a case for textureвЂ™s impact. вЂњOften less is more and itвЂ™s best to try adding dimension using textures. To add color, a vintage rug or one-of-a-kind pillows are a delicate way to achieve a pop without overshadowing the foundational elements. Similarly, the fireplace design should be simplistic in shape and soft in tone. For example, simple wood accents or built-ins warm up the room but do not overwhelm the design. вЂњKeeping a consistent scale of furniture and using simplified shapes will lend itself to a minimalist space. Because of its inherent nature and the plethora of beautiful fixtures, decorative lighting lends itself to being the jewel of the room, thereby instantly elevating the overall look.вЂќ Like in any other space, the lighting plan should deliver ambient (overall illumination), decorative (to add interest and warmth to a space) and task (if there is a specific need) lighting. вЂњLighting is a crucial element to truly make a room feel welcoming, which is even more important in a minimalist space since you donвЂ™tВ wantВ to use too many details.

вЂњWe tend to use drapery on most of our projectsвЂ“вЂ“usually ripple fold, but not always depending on the walls and ceilingвЂ“вЂ“even in minimalist spaces because it adds a luxurious elegance and welcomingВ comfort to the room. So it can be some sporadic accents (a color block sofa, an accent table paired with a lighting fixture or an oversized artwork, a wall paint accent paired with color curtains). It doesnвЂ™tВ have to be neutral colors necessarily, but obviously neutral colors usually deliver a calmer space. вЂњMinimalist shouldnвЂ™tВ mean a space devoid of color. But avoid too many small decorative objects. You need a selectionВ of various items with different shapes and heights: books, sculpture, decorativeВ objects, bowls, trays, vessels with or without branches (depending on the height you want to add here and there). вЂњAt the end of the day a minimalist space is one that doesnвЂ™tВ convey too many different visual вЂmessages.вЂ™ Obviously вЂtoo manyвЂ™ is a very personal definition. More: To Animate an Outdoor Space, Choose Plants That Thrive (and Add Style) We turned to several design pros for tips on creating a minimalist living room. вЂњBalance and warmth are crucial to delivering the elevated beauty this style can create.вЂќ вЂњLess is more with this style, but it is easy to lose the design aspects and produce a vibe thatвЂ™s too cold and bare feeling,вЂќ said Ginger Curtis, owner and principal designer at Urbanology, a design firm in North Richland Hills, Texas. But this clean, no-fuss style doesnвЂ™t need to feel uninviting. Birthed from modern design, minimalism embraces simplicity, reducing an interior to whatвЂ™s necessary for the space to function well. Minimalist interior design translates to more than an uncluttered, sparsely decorated room. This week, we discuss tips for styling a minimalist living area that feels warm and welcoming.

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