A modern German architect named Ludwig Mies van de Rose is credited with a statement that has become a symbol of modern minimalism: "Little is already a lot".
Minimalism in the interior has gained immense popularity, which is quite natural: after the abundance of forms and details of baroque, curls of modernity and the wave of popularity of the oriental style, the appearance of a laconic direction in the interior was only a matter of time.
What is minimalism?
The interior of the apartment is minimal if:
- the minimum amount of furniture is used;
- details of the interior of a simple, concise form;
- the illusion of space expansion is created through the use of translucent structures;
- in the color design of the apartment using monochrome colors, without patterns.
Minimalism allows you to create the illusion of space, even in a small apartment, hide a huge amount of necessary trifles, "clear" the space. This style can not be attributed to "cheap": a natural tree is used, expensive fabrics, woven blinds. Interior design in the style of minimalism is best entrusted to a professional, since for all its external simplicity, it is characterized by accuracy of calculations, thoughtfulness, practicality.
The "progenitor" of minimalism is the Japanese style, characterized by the use of natural materials, furniture of contrasting color. These rules work in minimalism and today: if the floor and walls are light-colored, then the furniture is chosen from a dark-colored tree.
Living room in minimalist style
Minimalism in the interior of the living room involves the use of a limited color range: white, beige, brown, yellow, ash and black. The walls are painted or covered with wallpaper of the same tone, without patterns and patterns. Possible use of relief plaster.
Curtains are best not to use, in the living room is preferable woven blinds or roller blinds (they are also roller blinds) of pastel or contrasting colors, without patterns and patterns. It is allowed to use textured fabric.
Minimalism in the bedroom
The interior of the bedroom in the minimalist style is, first of all, a bed-platform with a hidden storage system, for example, for blankets and pillows. In a small room the bed can occupy almost the entire space, leaving small passages.
Bedroom furniture should be as simple as possible, without patterns. Preferred cupboard-cupboards, built-in wardrobes, curbstones, podiums, etc.
The textures are preferably rough, matte. On the floor you can lay a carpet, but always a monophonic color, beige, gray, white or black. Color accents in the bedroom are possible.
Kitchen in the style of minimalism
The interior of the kitchen in the style of minimalism follows the slogan "functionality without embellishment." The walls of the lockers are completely smooth, with discreetly chrome hardware or even without it, with handles hidden in the door surface. In fact, all the cabinets and drawers form a single surface, the illusion of a smooth wall.
The technology is necessarily built-in, or it is hidden in special lockers.
The color design of the kitchen is similar to the colors used in the bedroom and living room, with the only difference: bright color
The interior of the apartment in the style of minimalism is an excellent solution for both small-sized premises and for apartments with large areas. In a small apartment, the style of minimalism allows you to use light, translucent, visually enlarging space instead of heavy solid partitions. Large areas will create a system hidden from the eyes of an outsider observer cabinets and boxes.