Minimalist interiors: Why less is more for the modern home

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Not many homeowners appreciate the beauty of a minimalist home. But with the busy lives we live today, minimalism is a promising and practical trend for the modern individual.

Minimalist interiors need not be a mattress-and-chair kind of design. While that is indeed the extreme version of it, the minimalist interior design can also reflect the home owner(or designer)’s creative streak through eye-catching pieces that are not cluttery.

The minimalist style traces its roots to ancient Asian civilizations, mainly China and Japan. In Asia, most people are taught to live with less clutter. Even in modern Asian locations, not everyone sleeps on a bed and eats on a dining table full of chairs.

When you incorporate minimalist values into your home, you save a lot by promoting natural lighting and less furniture. The abundance of light is a key feature for minimalist designs. Doors and windows are usually transparent or translucent—as long as they welcome light into the interiors.

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Asian minimalist design features a lot of connection with the nature. For central pieces, you can settle for a relaxing wall painting or a tranquil water feature. Some Asian interior designers also put wooden statues with cultural significance on some of their home projects.

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