Less is more: A way to celebrate space

Modern living spaces are becoming smaller by the day. You will find that almost every apartment is offering minimum dimensions for rooms, and open layout concepts for common areas – which is more acceptable by the residents. These decisions are deliberately made by the designers and owners of the house keeping in line with their upscale taste.

Young people are encouraged to have small apartments for reducing their time in home-maintenances. To create a well-organised living quarter, the best way is to follow the minimalist concept.

Though the style of minimalism in interior design started from the early 90's, it is still a major design trend as a fool-proof option to create a warm and welcoming living space.

"Less Is More", the idea that world-famous architect Mies Van Der Rohe thrown into focus revolutionised twentieth century modern architecture. His breakthrough saying occurred in 1947. Known as one of the five master architects, Mies came up with. It is the mantra for minimalism design in each and every sector till date. The basic of minimalist home decor and furniture is to keep spare space, tone down, and place things that need to be placed for a reason.

Ways to render minimalist space

Minimalism could be a lifestyle for you. Like all other noble steps, let's start from your own home. Have a quick idea for everything that you will highlight to insert in your home with minimalist interior design instantly:

Since minimalist design is known as "all about bare-boned beauty", try to use your in-built architectural details to your advantage by designing around them rather than concealing them.

Focus on colours and textures of the furniture. Photo: Collected

Focus on colours and textures of the furniture you decide to have in your rooms. Colour palette must be of calm and natural tones. Maximum of three hues will be your flash cards.

Friendly furniture for home as an art gallery

While thinking about the open common area you have for living-dining and cosy sitting, your trick will be having layers with no-décor spots. Simplicity and functionality are the key design elements.

A low height, neutral coloured, simple lined centre table and accent fabrics on a sofa are the charms where a bright warm art piece can be put to enhance the gallery-like look of a home.

Your kitchen and bathrooms can be coordinated including matte accessories of black and white palette indulging with warm natural wooden colours which will give an organic flavour to these functional zones.

By instilling minimalism in your contemporary small apartment, your folks and friends will find a different story from the prototypical architecture, an eclectic range of solutions, from bespoke design pieces to ready-made furniture; from art pieces on the wall to a fully equipped desk.