In the last decade, minimalist principles have become attractive for many people across the country and the world. And though many people associate minimalism with giving up all of your possessions and living as frugally as possible, this is far from what minimalism actually is.

Minimalism offers you a chance to better appreciate the things that offer value to your life. By ridding yourself of possessions and things that sit covered in dust, you’re able to free up your space (and your life) and concentrate on what you enjoy the most. And this doesn’t mean that you need to leave society behind or join a monastery.

If you’re looking to design a minimalist space, the thing to remember is that less is more. And creating the perfect minimalist feel within your home can actually be a freeing process.

Here, we’ll explore a few minimalist design principles that you can use to open up your space and invite a bit more freedom into your life.

Kitchen Space

Contrary to popular belief, a minimalist kitchen doesn’t just include a drawer with a plate and a fork. You’ll likely have a full kitchen with all of the necessary tools you’ll need to prepare meals. But where are you supposed to store all of this stuff that you’ll need while keeping with a minimalist design?

Appliance garages offer you a way to store much of your kitchen equipment while still maintaining your desired minimalist vibe. And these spaces set aside for your appliances can be perfect little hideaways for other utensils and kitchen equipment as well.

For example, an appliance garage can be an inset cubby hole or a shelf system with a sliding door. And this is perfect to store away all of your kitchen supplies while still maintaining that minimalist feel of open and free space.

Additionally, you can also utilize kitchen islands as a hideaway storage, while keeping a clean and airy quality to your kitchen.

Living Areas

When you walk into a minimalist home, the living space is usually wide open. And often, many of these spaces offer little seating with either just a chair or a sofa. But you can add other elements while still keeping a minimalist space.

For example, a few items to consider for adding accents while keeping a minimalist presence are as follows:

• One or two small potted plants
• Succulents
• Large wall tapestry for a focal point
• Minimalist figurative art
• Sharp-edged tables
• Tables without legs
• Stainless steel tables

The thing to remember about designing a minimalist living space is that it shouldn’t feel completely void of life. Basically, you want to create a balance of comfort through design, while still keeping your space open. And you can accomplish this by spacing out your furniture and using neutral tones which will open the room up and give it a freeing feeling.

Additionally, wall art should be minimal as well. As such, hanging just one or two large pictures would suit the modern minimalist space perfectly.

Bedrooms

If you’re thinking of tossing a mattress on the floor and calling it a day, this would be the perfect definition of a minimalist bedroom. However, this approach would also be rather uninviting altogether.

Your bedroom is going to serve the purpose of rest and rejuvenation. And you not only want it to be comfortable, but you’ll also want it to be inviting as well. But if you’re looking to keep a minimalist feel, there are a few tricks to making this all come together.

First, you may consider using a smaller bed to open the space up a bit. And though most of us love to have a nice-sized bed, if minimalism is important in your life, you may be able to get by with a twin bed, or even a hammock.

Next, ensure that you only keep items that bring you comfort in your room. For example, if you play music, having a space dedicated for your musical pursuits is perfect; such as a guitar stand or a piano corner. And when it comes to wall art, consider having just one or two pieces of art that speak to who you are and that conveys your sense of style.

Minimalism has become an attractive option for many who are looking to remove unneeded clutter and make space to add more joy to their lives. But adopting this lifestyle doesn’t mean that you have to strip yourself down to the bare minimum unless you want to of course. But by following the advice listed here, you’ll be well on your way to creating the perfect minimalist space.