Don’t feel like you have to do this all at once—learning to live with less can take a long time to achieve. Stash items you want to keep in furniture with hidden storage, extra shelving, and sleek boxes, crates, and baskets. If there’s a special item that you really love, keep it and incorporate it into your decor! Minimalism is about cutting back but if something makes you happy, it’s worth hanging onto (even if it doesn’t fit neatly into your minimalist aesthetic). [2] X Research source Minimalism is all about having less to appreciate it more. [3] X Expert Source Kathryn CherneInterior Designer Expert Interview. 29 October 2020.
This will create a space that’s very restful and soothing—somewhere you’ll want to escape to after a long, hectic day.
Minimalism especially works well with colors found in nature, like green and yellow—especially if you’re using wood tones and warm neutrals like eggshell. Soft blue, blush pink, and lilac can all bring warmth into a room without creating contrast.
For instance, if you have a chair with curved arms, you might bring in a round table, a circular wall mirror, and a curved sculpture or vase. If you love fresh yellow daisies, you might include a yellow bowl, yellow throw pillows, or a piece of art with yellow accents.
For instance, you might have tan curtains and a tan rug, but the curtains might be burlap and the rug might be a thick plush.
Geometric art and sculptures, house plants, throw pillows, mirrors, and candles are all popular in the minimalist aesthetic.
Just avoid anything fussy or embellished, as it won’t feel like it fits the space.
Consider implementing a one-in-one-out policy, meaning that every time you purchase something, you have to sell, donate, or throw away something you already own.
Not only will this make it easier to dress with a minimal aesthetic, but having a neat, uncluttered closet will start to bring the look into your home. Since the clothing you keep will be in heavy rotation, opt for well-made pieces over fast fashion when you’re shopping in the future.
For work, you could wear a tailored white button-down with slim-fitting slacks and a pair of loafers. On a summer day, go with a fitted cream-colored tank top, a long taupe skirt, and brown sandals. If the weather is cool, try a grey oversized rib-knit sweater, a pair of black skinny jeans, and black ankle boots.
For instance, if you’re wearing a black T-shirt and black pants, you can add an edgy twist with a leather cuff bracelet, wide leather belt, and moto boots. On the other hand, you can dress up the same outfit by wearing it with black dress shoes and a dainty choker or a nice watch. Changing your hair and makeup can impact your style too—for the first look, you might tousle your hair, or you might wear it slicked back or in an updo for the second look.
