Although that design recipe can make for a fabulous living room, I had to remind myself to stay true to the “feeling” I had felt all along. I found myself a few times straying from the neutral-refined look I was craving and looking at beautiful saturated colors. I took my time researching sofas, coffee tables and rugs.
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Our full disclosure can be read HERE.įor me, an empty room felt better than a room filled with furniture that no longer represented my new evolved style. It took me a couple of months staring at an empty living room to get a feeling of how I wanted this space to look and feel. I think the massive purge of home decor I did before we moved really has helped me stay very intentional on the new pieces I buy for this home. I’ve craved simplistic style in this home that does not require a lot of adornment. A color neutral room grounded by a statement fireplace as the focal point with refined furnishings. Take the clinical edge out of an all-white scheme by working in some bohemian living room ideas, such as rattan lighting, artisan-style vases, a chunky wool rug and rustic raw wood furniture.Ĭolor comes in the form of neutrals inspired by natural earthy tones – brown, caramel and dusty sienna.When I designed the living room space of our new home, I envisioned it being sleek and minimal. Now, it’s warmer and earthier, with a blend of Scandinavian and Japanese accents. Minimalism used to mean stark, glossy furniture with a sleek, mid-century vibe. ‘This enables rooms to feel uncluttered so that statement finishes and architectural features can take center stage.’ How do you style a minimalist living room? ‘Working clever, personalized storage into your living room will allow for a streamlined design, with the option of discrete open and closed storage,’ says Simon Tcherniak, Senior Designer at Neville Johnson. Storage is key to help create this pared-back look – a wall-hung unit will keep floor space open and clear. It is important to be selective when choosing furniture. Pare-back art and accessoriesĪnother element to consider is functional storage. Alternatively turn your books around, putting the spines to the back, to create a textural effect that works best with books you don’t need to find in a hurry! And if you are looking for something sleek and modernistic, you can cover your books with white craft paper and create a stylish antidote to the traditional library,' he adds. 'In a contemporary interior, consider arranging your books in blocks of colour for an abstract effect. 'Try to avoid lots of small objects and instead concentrate on more considered items that have presence and form.'
When decorating shelves, 'it is important to consider the spaces you leave empty just as much as the spaces you fill,' says Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune. Opting for recessed living room shelving over freestanding pieces of furniture and storage ideas is a wonderful way to keep the the walls and floorspace clear so that the room feels more streamlined and open. Minimalist living rooms are all about maximising the feeling of space. (Image credit: House of Jade Interiors Photograph: Travis J Photography)
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