7 Essential Tips for Decorating a Minimalist Home

1. Colors

The favorite colors of minimalists are white, beige, gray and black. Use them as a base or background for single color accents. In a minimalist room, neutral colors are not only calming, but also enlarge the space. It becomes more open by reflecting light off bright surfaces. By mixing and matching shades, you’ll create a more dynamic and interesting look even from neutral colors. You will maintain consistency by sticking to one shade.

2. Furniture

Minimalist interiors require furniture with clean lines, simple shapes, with fronts without ornaments. Don't fill the space with too many of them, and focus mainly on quality. Upholstered furniture will add warmth and coziness. In the Micadoni collection you will find many soft sofas and armchairs that fit this style, such as the Miley line in various forms and sizes.

Choose multifunctional items that can serve multiple purposes. Need a few examples? A pouf with storage space can be a footstool, a coffee table or an additional seating area. A sofa bed can serve as a seating space bed during the day and convert it into a bed at night. This is a great option for limited spaces or if you often have guests. Sets of tables of different sizes can be stacked on top of each other if you don't use them, or spread out where you need them. A bookcase with a built-in desk will not only serve as a workstation, but also allows you to control the mess.

3. Decoration

Avoid clutter and minimize the number of items in your home. Choose those made of natural materials: wood, stone, clay. For storage, use discreet baskets and containers that hide in bookcases or dressers with a variety of storage options. Arrange books on shelves and even place them behind full doors. Expose just a few carefully chosen decorations. Use lighting to highlight the ambiance and the key elements. For a cozy minimalist interior design, use rugs. They too will help separate areas with different functions.

4. Plants

In a minimalist living room, it's best to limit the number of plants so they don't dominate the space and disrupt the overall aesthetic. One large or two medium-sized ones are enough to enliven and warm the whole. If you add a few smaller ones, you will create a sense of variety and depth. Look for plants with interesting leaves or flowers, but rather in the same tones of green.

5. Negative space

In a minimalist interior, use negative space, which in art and design refers to empty or unoccupied areas around and between objects. It can be used to create balance and proportion. In a minimalist living room, negative space provides a sense of openness and simplicity. Use it as a frame for key elements that will emphasize their importance. Just make sure you leave a lot of empty space around few objects. 

6. Patterns

In general, it's best to avoid them, as the minimalist style focuses on simplicity, and using too many patterns can be visually distracting. However, used sparingly, they will break some uniformity. Geometric patterns, classic stripes, textured fabrics (bouclé or linen), subtle checks or dots will work best. They will add depth and look intriguing in a minimalist living room.

7. Order

Consider hidden storage solutions. This includes any whole-wall built-in concepts, recessed cabinets and shelves, uniform cabinet systems, or under-bed storage. Also leave countertop surfaces free of decoration to maintain a clean, clutter-free look.

A constant role model is Japanese minimalism, which is characterized by simplicity and balance. The space is free of unnecessary objects and has a clearly defined purpose. Japanese minimalist interiors often use natural materials such as wood, stone and bamboo in their natural state. They are filled only with necessary furniture with simple lines without ornaments. In this simplicity, it is still the details that count - the use of subtle textures, patterns and finishes to emphasize the depth of the space in its uncluttered shape.