6 ideas to decorate your home with cozy minimalism

A minimalist home is characterized by simplicity in decoration by bringing an intentional softness to a “less is more” approach. Look around your home and ask yourself if every object that’s present at the moment absolutely need to be there or can you do away with it? Minimalist decorating style is all about reducing the clutter and allowing your limited choice of items to truly shine. It demands you to settle for having only bare essentials so that you’re left with a set of curated objects that deliver maximum impact.

Sagnik Basu and Sushmita Basu recently bought a 2 BHK pond-facing apartment near Garia where they wish to embrace the cozy minimalism décor style. They don’t want their home to be cluttered with too many furniture or décor items to allow the maximum shine and breeze and enjoy the ultimate benefits of an aesthetically designed airy, pond-facing apartment. The goal is to effortlessly blend comfort with functionality in their affordable apartment in South 24 Parganas.

Here we share some ideas to pull off a comforting world of cozy minimalism in your humble abode:

  1. Give functionality a top priority by building the rooms around your furniture. While designing a bedroom, the bed should be the focal point. The same rule applies for living or drawing room where the focus should be on the main seating area.
  2. Once the basic mood of the décor is set, shift your focus to the “cozy” part of the equation. Achieve a sleek, streamlined look by introducing some layering pieces that create a contrast with each other. Add a special touch with a throw pillow, a cushy rug and a comfy chair. However, make sure the items you intend to layer have enough in common to somehow tie them together. Choose calm cushions with neutral hues, serene lines and cotton-linen fabric that provide a big dose of tranquillity, help you to cozy up easily.
  3. Have a restrained colour palette to enhance the minimalist look. Think monochromes with colours like white along with understated neutrals, barely-there greys or pastels etc. Stick to one or two colours and limit the colour dosage to create a well-lit room. Delicate colours evoke the feeling of coziness.
  4. Empty spaces interacting with other objects in the room is considered an important element in minimalist décor. Create a visual balance on the walls by having some focal points without any unwanted distraction. Consider adding decorative wall accessories as accents like portraits, interesting paintings or a piece of nature-inspired tapestry but do not overwhelm your home with a lot of things. Choose one focal piece instead of combining a group of décor items.
  5. Natural light makes you feel awake and evokes feelings of happiness and joy. For a minimalist home, leave your windows unadorned and allow the light pour in. Use sheer curtains to let in a lot of sunlight brightening everything in its path.
  6. Make your minimalist home visually appealing by having plenty of low-maintenance indoor plants. You can have some creepers and climbers to avoid clustering too many pots together. Go for succulentsas they look adorable and also remove toxins from the environment.