About Interior Decorating Minimalists
A minimalist design style is one that focuses on function rather than items purely placed for decoration. Minimalists believe that everything should have a purpose, and work within those guidelines to create some stunningly artistic rooms. Does this Spark an idea?
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Misconceptions
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Everything has a purpose in a minimalist room. The term minimalist conjures up images of plain and stark. Minimalist decorators believe that everything in a room should serve a purpose, and they do not include many of the extra decorations that can give a room a cluttered look.
History
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The minimalist movement began with simple, stark paintings. The minimalist movement was born in post-World War II America with the work of Frank Stella, and came from the artist's desire for their work to be viewed for what it is, not when it could be interpreted as. The idea spread from paintings to sculptures and installation pieces, and finally to interior design. Since its beginning, the guidelines for minimalist work have become less strict.
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Features
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There are no unneeded decorations for a minimalist. Less is better, and that goes for everything to a minimalist interior decorator. They favor white walls, and the use of color only as an accent. Even with accent colors, they use neutral earth tones or a single bright red or blue. Walls and ceilings are not textured, and even the fabric of the furniture and curtains is smooth and plain. They will include one or two pieces of art, and no spaces that are used only for displaying items or collections.
Function
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A clutter-free room can make the area look larger and more inviting. Minimalist designers strive for a feeling of openness and simplicity. This can be a particularly effective in small rooms where a lot of decorations can give the room a cluttered look. Minimalists keep rooms open and airy, even down to including furniture that sits low in order to let the openness of the room flow uninterrupted.
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