Minimal interior design- a stress-relieving style

What is minimal design for interior decoration?

Increasing the number of stressful tasks and subjects people encounter daily and running into various thoughtful affairs has caused them to look for peace, silence, and solitude in the interior space. In this regard, the current article intends to introduce a beautiful, simple style called the minimal style, far from the glamorous crowds.

Simplicity, emphasis on the function of elements instead of only paying attention to the issue of beauty and harmony between the existing elements, as well as reducing unnecessary devices can be counted among the characteristics of this style.

The two main principles mentioned for this style are:

1. Less is more

2. Everything needs a place and a reason

However, some critics of this style believe that too much simplicity causes the space to become dull and soulless but you could read some solutions to prevent this issue, in the following.

advantages and reasons for the popularity of minimal design

Using the minimal style to make a small space look bigger is an excellent idea.

This style almost never goes out of fashion and it always has its charm due to its simplicity.

In the style of minimal decoration, you can remove furniture and appliances that are not needed and save money, because in this style we are interested in a kind of beauty that is combined with practicality and functionality.

Unlike some other styles, in which the beautiful artistic elements are very crowded and are combined with a lot of creativity, in minimalism, the beautiful elements are less, more effortless and formed with simpler ideas.

Minimal design elements

If we want to explain this style very briefly and usefully, we should say:

A practical and functional look at applying tools.

The importance of light and natural sunlight.

Uniform colour tonality including neutral colours (white, beige, grey tones).

More open layouts and spaces (such spaces inspire a sense of freedom and peace.)
Smooth lines and surfaces instead of too many curves and arcs.

Absence of extra decorations

Steps for reaching minimal style

1. Keep only necessary and functional furniture. Ask yourself how many times a year you use that device. Keep less-used items out of sight. Their place is in less accessible storage or closets.

2. Your furniture should be as much as needed but of excellent quality. Because you use less furniture than other styles, so focus on quality.

3. Do not neglect the space of closets and cabinets. Your stuff should be sorted inside them, not on the tables and shelves full of things.

4. The colour of your ceiling and walls should be light and neutral.

5. The form and shape of your sofas in this style should not be royal or complicated and glamorous. Furniture in neutral colours, with low height and simple shapes and smooth and straight lines, should be used away from busy curves and arches.

6. Instead of using traditional Iranian carpets that have patterns and busy designs, use carpets with simple geometric shapes.

7. Use thin silk curtains or shutter curtains.

8. Avoid large and ornamental chandeliers. Try to use built-in lamps or modern and simple chandeliers.

9. The use of wooden floors is a good option so that the space is not soulless and cold.

10. You can use a limited amount of one or two items that show your interests.

11. You can use simple decorative devices or designs to compensate for the coldness and solitude of the space, provided that you respect their simplicity and limitations. (like an artwork on the wall or a beautiful vase on the dining table)

To conclude this article:

As you know, one of the topics that has become a trend in the advanced countries of the world today and has received a lot of attention from the world community is the topic of energy saving. In addition to the many advantages mentioned above, the minimal style is a good style for saving money and especially has a suitable approach for saving energy and preserving the environment.