About the History of Minimalist Interior Design
Minimalist interior design has roots in the early 19th century, and has regained its popularity nearly 100 years later. Basic minimalist design is easy to comprehend, making it an option for those who can't afford pricey interior stylists. Does this Spark an idea?
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Minimalist Interior Design
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Minimalist interior decor utilizes small areas and simple furnishings to create a calm and clutter-free living space. Furniture items that serve double duty, such as beds or futons with built in storage, are a staple of minimalist interior design. Minimalist homes usually feature more large, open spaces than their cluttered counterparts.
Inception
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American families in the 1920s were pulling their purse strings tight to survive. Businesses were failing, and as a result, fewer raw supplies were available to create luxury items. Families got by with just the basic furnishings, and homes were built smaller as most people couldn't afford high rental prices or mortgages.
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Modern Day
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Modern day designers and decor superstores like IKEA have brought minimalist interior design a new wave of popularity. College students and city dwellers with small apartments can maximize the efficiency of their homes using the same techniques first employed during the early years of the great depression.
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