How to Create a Minimalist House

Having a minimalist home is about transforming your environment into elegant simplicity. With clean lines and more space, minimalism can be easier on the eye, while encouraging a lifestyle of peace and tranquility. Learn how to transform your home into a more minimalist atmosphere and reap the benefits of your home's peaceful flow.

Instructions

Instructions

1. Search for ideas in magazines, websites and furniture stores. You can even look into other cultures for inspiration. Minimalist design was highly influenced by Japanese decor and architecture.

2. Create space. Throw out everything you don't need. Find a special place for everything else. An obvious aspect of minimalism is keeping your objects to a minimum.

3. Only have the essential furniture. Go a step further and find multi-purpose furniture. For example, you could purchase a chest that can double as a coffee table. Choose simplistic and streamlined furniture.

4. Get accent decor. Remember that less is more. A large simple artistic piece would have more visual impact than disorganized and cluttered photos.

5. Stick with neutral shades. Try to choose similar pieces with matching colors. For example, tables and cabinets could be the same shade of wood. Get light colored window coverings.

6. Stay organized. Keep objects, such as electronics, DVDs and books out of sight and inside cabinets. For example, one solution could be getting a TV storage unit with sliding doors.

7. Maintain the minimalism. Always keep your rooms clean. Keep surfaces clear.

Tips & Warnings

• Balance comfort with minimalism. It's easy to go overboard with minimalism. Keep the things you truly need.

Resources

• Zen Habits: A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Home