Choosing minimalist furniture

Designers have developed a rich variety of styles for living spaces. Each of them has special characteristics. To make the interior look harmonious and attractive, it is necessary to choose the right furniture for it, taking into account individual features. This article will focus on furniture that is characteristic of such a popular trend as minimalism.

The minimalist style is considered a popular contemporary trend and is ideal for compact living spaces. He is also chosen to decorate spacious houses and apartments.

The main features of the minimalism style:

• the minimum number of decorative elements or their complete absence;
• simple and soft lines;
• geometric shapes;
• simplicity and spaciousness;
• preservation of the maximum free space;
• if the zoning technique is used in the room, designers use furniture, multi-level lighting or decoration;
• most pieces of furniture should have sharp corners, while an oval shape is also acceptable;
• the color palette of furniture consists of one option and its many shades, combinations of two colors are also popular;
• there should be no decorative elements on the furniture;
• the paints used to decorate the room are calm and neutral.

Both natural and artificial materials are used.

Registration is not complete without wooden models. Surfaces made of natural material must be treated and coated with paint enamel. Such products can be found in any part of the house. For each location, certain shades are chosen.

Often, furniture is complemented with glass inserts. Elements made of transparent material will add a touch of lightness and airiness to the interior. If the interior seems too dark or faded to you, glass furniture will fix this problem.

Chrome elements - a characteristic feature of the innovative high-tech stylehowever they are also used for minimalism. These can be legs of countertops, chairs and other furniture.

As for upholstered furniture, it is recommended to opt for soft natural leather upholstery.

Popular manufacturers cannot do without plastic furniture. Modern technologies make it possible to produce durable, practical and durable attractive material.

One style can have several subtypes. They will have the same features, but they will look different. To make one room in the minimalist style different from others, professionals use a different color palette.

White is perfect for minimalism. He personifies lightness, freshness and radiance. In addition to the usual white color, you can use other light shades: cream, blue, lilac and other options. This color scheme is great if you need to decorate a small living space or there is a lack of natural lighting in the room.In this case, you should choose warm shades.

If you want to decorate the interior in a dark range, pay attention to brown and its variety of shades. This color is associated with tree bark. Furniture with natural solid wood inserts will harmoniously fit into this style.

This color is associated with nature and naturalness. It is great for a variety of styles, including minimalism. It is recommended to choose neutral and restrained shades (olive, herbal) as the main palette. To give expressiveness to the interior, bright colors (light green) are used.

For connoisseurs of bright and colorful shades, the designers have developed a sunny minimalism. Yellow cheers up, relieves anxiety and sets you up for positive thinking. To match the main features of the style, designers choose calm and soft shades: beige, sand, cream.

In the living room or hall, you cannot do without the following pieces of furniture - a sofa and a coffee table. When choosing them, be sure to take into account the main features of the style so that the interior turns out to be holistic and stylish.

If the TV receiver is not attached to the wall, you need to get a TV stand. In houses where it is customary to often meet guests, you cannot do without furniture for storing dishes. For a minimalist living room, compact modular walls and shelving are ideal.

If you do not want to spend a lot of time on selection and do not want to use the services of a professional designer, manufacturers offer ready-made furniture sets. In almost any furniture store, you can find a ready-made suite for the hall or living room. The sets differ in appearance, color palette, cost and number of pieces of furniture.

A large amount of equipment needs to be placed in the kitchen and at the same time save as much space as possible. It is recommended to use the built-in technique.

Shelves are indispensable in the kitchen. They can be open or with transparent glass doors. Solid wood lockers will perfectly fit into the interior. You can complement the decoration with a marble or granite countertop.

Modern brands offer a large selection of compact bathroom furniture. As a rule, this is the smallest room in the house, where it is important to correctly use every meter. Built-in furniture has become widespread.

The obligatory furniture for the bedroom is a bed. They should have a simple shape and clear lines. For lovers of geometry in the interior, a rectangular model is great. Compact bedside tables can be placed on both sides. Choose pieces of furniture without decor.Depending on personal preference and overall design, you can opt for a wooden or metal bed.

To store a large number of things in the bedroom (bed linen, clothes, etc.), they use hidden systems. We are talking about wardrobes, as well as shelving and furniture located in the corners of the room.

The minimum amount of furniture is installed in the hallway - only the most necessary. As a rule, this is a clothes hanger and a shoe stand. If there is space, you can install a small wardrobe for outerwear. Each element must correspond to the main characteristics of the style: simplicity, brevity, restraint.

Snow-white furniture fits perfectly into the interior. The light shade not only harmonizes with the gray finish, but also fills the room with light. The spacious size of the room allows you to install three soft sofas, as well as a coffee table.

The photo shows a minimalist bedroom. The room has a minimum number of pieces of furniture - only the most necessary. The bed on a wooden frame looks great together with a curbstone.

To decorate the living room, the designers used natural shades: gray, brown and green. Compact and practical furniture fits perfectly into the decor and takes up a minimum of space.

For information on how to create a minimalist interior, see the next video.