In today’s time, where the world is advancing more and more as every day passes by, people want to adapt to minimalist spaces at least when it comes to interior design. In this blog, let’s dive deep into the art of creating simplicity with minimalistic furniture across your residence and/or office.
Minimalistic Design: Key to a Spacious Room
A careful selection of furniture plays a very important role in creating a minimalistic structure. Over the years, several brands have been offering furniture that is designed along the idea of minimalism. With clean lines, not-very-busy surfaces, and simultaneously a completely useful piece of furniture, these brands offer several choices for people looking forward to designing their home with the minimal-possible look.
For example, one could consider the Sandsberg series by IKEA for dining furniture. This series comes with just a set of the required number of steel chairs and a melamine-steel combination table. The slim and minimalist design of the Sandsberg series occupies less visual space in the room but the sturdiness makes it an apt choice for everyday tasks.
Source: IKEA
Another example that could be considered for a minimalistic design is the Metric Sofas by Orange Tree. Inspired by the traditional colour scheme, this series could suit every household with a streamlined shape, that doesn’t occupy a lot of space but at the same time looks elegant.
Source: Orange Tree
Windows: Carriers of Ventilation and Natural Light
When one looks forward to creating simplicity with the help of minimalistic furniture, windows also need to be carefully selected. With larger windows and slim but strong aluminium channels, more natural light could enter the room. This would also make room for better ventilation inside the house.
One could use Aluminium Casement Windows by Fenesta for a modern and sleek look to their room along with posing an aesthetic appeal. The easy-to-maintain windows could also be customized as per one’s requirements.
Source: Fenesta
However, another point to keep in mind is the solution if one cannot change the existing windows inside their house. This is where air purifiers come into the picture. The Vindriktning series of air purifiers by IKEA serve their purpose the best. These are easily portable and can purify the air in your room without needing to change the entire design by altering the design of windows.
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Keeping the room ventilated and the air purified enough, always offers a top level of freshness keeping all odours miles away.
‘Enough Space Around’: The Minimalist Mantra
When opting for a minimalist furniture design, the first and foremost thing to be thought about is ‘enough space around’. This means that every piece of furniture selected needs to be given a sufficient amount of space around it, allowing it room to breathe. Keeping this space empty around the furniture helps in creating a climate where every part is valued for its natural worth.
For instance, the Grimsbu Bed frame by IKEA is designed in such a manner that it visually takes up less area in the bedroom and isn’t very bulky. Such type of furniture also leaves up extra space to accommodate more furniture in the room with sufficient space left around every component.
Source: IKEA
Summary
The appeal of minimalist spaces comes from carefully choosing parts that seem simple. To check various sketches where furniture has a minimalistic look, you could visit Do Interiors Yourself and read our blogs. As one aims for minimalism, it is necessary to ensure there is enough open space around every piece of furniture placed, providing a relaxed feel in the house.
