The biggest mistake in simple minimalist home decoration is installing too many decorations. A simple house can use a variety of furniture as decorative elements, so there is no need to display too many decorations. The minimalist impression is maintained because of the simplicity of the interior decoration.
The minimalist style always emphasizes the use of simple furniture and decoration. The furniture available in a minimalist house can be used as a decorative element to enhance the beauty of the room. You can add a few decorative touches if there is still free space, as long as you pay attention to the functionality of the elements.
15 Inspirations for Simple Minimalist Home Decorations for Your Home
Improving the appearance of existing furniture or rooms is a brilliant way to decorate a simple home. Another option is to buy beautiful furniture that can add function to a room. Whatever the choice, you must remember that the minimalist home concept always prioritizes simplicity. If you are still confused about finding inspiration for decoration, read the recommendations for simple minimalist home decoration that you can use as inspiration below.
1. Large Windows
Minimalist houses prioritize maximum lighting in a room. Large windows are a superior minimalist decoration choice without reducing the function of the room. If you build a garden or backyard, you can install folding or sliding doors instead of single-leaf doors. Use monochrome colors for window or door frames to make the room look more elegant. Also read: 10 Modern Minimalist Furniture for the Futuristic Style of Your Home
2. Modern Hanging Lamp
This furniture makes the room look more beautiful than ordinary light bulbs. Modern style hanging lamps are easier to find with a variety of models and colors. Choose a woven hanging lamp on the hood if you like a natural impression. This furniture application can save electricity because you don't need to install additional lights next to the bed or sofa.
3. Relaxing Chair or Sofa
Even though this furniture is mandatory in the family room, you can choose a more unique sofa or chair model. Bean bags can be an option for relaxing chairs as well as room decoration. You can add a carpet underneath so that the bean bag doesn't get dirty while also supporting the beauty of the floor. If you don't like bean bags, you can choose a sofa made from velvet or fabric for a slightly luxurious look. Also read: 10 Recommended Elegant Sofa Colors for Your Home
4. Open Shelving
Book collections, holiday souvenirs, miniatures, and so on can be displayed on open shelves. The choice of open shelves also varies, starting from the model, material and color. You can save room space while still adding to its beauty because of this variation.
5. Ornamental Plants
Collections or cultivation of ornamental plants can be used as mainstay home decorations. You just need to install the decorations in several areas of the room, such as the corners of the walls. If you like natural nuances, display foliage plants such as Monsterra or Aglaonema. Ornamental plants become decorations that support the homeowner's respiratory health thanks to their photosynthetic abilities. Also read: 11 Choices of Decorative Water Plants for Tables to Liven Up the Atmosphere
6. Multifunctional Furniture
A minimalist house is synonymous with simplicity. For this reason, choosing multifunctional furniture for use at home is something you need to consider carefully. Simple furniture can also give the impression of order in your home. In addition, it will save space because it integrates various functions in just one object. For example, you can apply the ALICE sofa bed in the living room. Apart from being a place to sit, the ALICE sofa bed has other advantages, such as having shelves so that it can be used as a place to store items such as books, glasses, plates, and so on. Apart from that, this cool sofa can be turned into a comfortable bed. Very interesting, right? Also read: 9 minimalist and comfortable main bedroom furniture that you must have
7. Patterned Carpet
The next simple minimalist home decoration tip is to use modern patterned carpets. This is very suitable for you to apply if you want to design a living and family room without partitions. You can choose plain, checkered or abstract motifs, according to your taste. In essence, with a carpet, it will create a striking difference between the living room and family room, even though the two rooms have no partition at all. Another tip is to choose a carpet that is soft and easy to clean so that you and your family avoid health problems.
8. Install wall decorations
The next home decoration inspiration is to add wall decorations. This method is proven to beautify the interior of your home. Wall decorations can be placed in the living room, family room or bedroom. You can also combine wall decorations with ornamental plants by hanging them. If you are still confused about what kind of wall decoration you want to install, this PEXIO article will help you "7 Modern and Unique Minimalist Living Room Wall Decorations".
9. Use mirrors to make your house feel spacious
One of the smart and simple ideas for decorating your home is using mirrors. In fact, mirrors can make a room feel larger if placed correctly. Even corners of the room that are not exposed to light can be illuminated evenly because of the reflection produced by the mirror. You can choose various sizes of mirror according to your taste, the important thing is to make sure you store it in a place that is not easily accessible to children so that your home is more beautiful and safe, of course.
10. August 17th Home Decoration
There are many ways to decorate a simple minimalist house, especially to coincide with Indonesia's independence day. For example, you can decorate your house with a red and white paint idea, namely simple white door decoration and red wall paint like the picture above. The appearance of your home is not only pleasing to the eye, it can even transmit the fighting spirit of 45, you know. How interested are you in trying this decoration?
11. Simple home decoration with a see-through table
You need to consider transparent materials such as glass tables when you want to decorate a simple minimalist home. The reason is, a room that is initially small can look bigger because of the transparent effect of the glass table that you use. You don't need to worry because you think that a glass table is a material that is easily broken (brittle). Choose a material such as acrylic for your table because this material is a substitute material for glass so it is stronger to withstand the load on it.
12. Make the Wall Clock Part of the Decor
Wall clocks have an important function in everyday life. Not only to show the time, but can also be used as part of your home decoration. Make an ordinary wall clock stuck to your wall look more interesting by placing it on your collection or bookshelf. Choose a wall clock with a simple shape and modern minimalist style that matches the overall appearance of the room.
13. Monochromatic Palette
Most minimalist homes are based on a monochromatic palette, where one color is stronger than the others. White, gray or black are often used as base colors, then you can use soft and subtle color tones. For the final touch, you can use a little other color such as blue or beige to add a touch of contrast.
14. Use Warm Neutral Colors
Apart from a monochromatic palette, white is often the default color for designing a minimalist home. However, choosing white often makes the room feel cold, especially if you use brilliant white. So choosing warm neutral colors such as stone tones, beige and cream will ensure your space feels more comfortable and warm.
15. Children's Study Table
Children's rooms are busier because there are lots of toys to support their imagination. The good news is, you can still make the room look cheerful without having to add decorations like dolls. Just use the Ergonomic Children's Furniture Desk Set from PEXIO which is available in two color choices: pink and light blue. Your little one will be more enthusiastic about learning and exploring his imagination without making the room more messy. Also read: Comfortable Study Chair: Tips, Benefits & Product Recommendations If your child has entered high school or college, just use the PEXIO ergonomic chair. The specialty of this chair lies in its function, namely maintaining the structure of your baby's waist even if you sit for too long. Children will feel at home while participating in online activities without having to complain about their illness. What are you waiting for, contact PEXIO to get this ergonomic furniture. Apart from that, if you have difficulty deciding on home decoration, then PEXIO is ready to help you through interior design services. So, which simple minimalist home decoration do you want to apply to your home? 