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How To Give Your Home a Minimalist Style Update

Minimalist Style

Homeowners are often thinking of new and inventive ways to customize their living space around their everyday lives, and the minimalist choice is becoming ever more popular, especially amongst those living in studio apartments with less room for clutter. Research has shown that the average person only wears 20% of their clothing regularly and that women living in a messy home are more likely to have high-stress levels.

For those sick of their outdated current décor and fancy a change, here are some tips for making your home seem more minimalist.

Consider your lifestyle

Before starting your Feng Shui journey, think about how you want it to help you.

It’s all well and good having all your things neatly tucked away and out of sight, but it’s also important to consider the practicality of your planned layout, and how that will affect your daily routine. If your car keys, for example, are stored in a ‘designated car keys box’, located in a ‘designated car keys draw’, rather than on the side waiting for you the next day, it might look clean, but it’s pointless. Remember: Getting caught up in making your home look like a showroom can contrast with your desire to become more organized and productive, and it can often add unnecessary steps.

Perhaps allocate items a given area in your house, so you’re not fumbling around trying to find them constantly, and consider items that you no longer have use for in storage permanently. If all else fails, maybe it’s time to consider a good old fashioned clear out!

Compartmentalize

Letting your home become cluttered and messy can quickly become stressful and frustrating, not only restricting the movement within your home but making you feel sluggish and unproductive. Optimising the space you already have, and perhaps investing in some space-saving furniture, can help to keep things out of the way.

Clever storage techniques are becoming normalcy among city-living professionals with limited (yet efficient) working space, and multi-purpose furniture offered in properties from companies such as RW Invest remove unnecessary clutter, making it easier for you to achieve simplicity. Examples include raised beds, with space to put belongings underneath, discreet cupboards and cabinets, and room dividers for studio living.

Think creatively, as thinking of a new way to streamline your home can be rewarding.

Color Coordinate

Setting up a central theme throughout your home will give it a heightened sense of freshness and style. Many minimalist designs, apparent in both apartments and home renovations, feature a monochromatic design that will keep it simple, but don’t be afraid to add in some colour if you think it looks a little drab.

A good way to do this could be a feature wall, adjacent to the black and white, or even investing in some smart lighting to help switch it up a little. Smart lighting options are a great way of changing a room’s mood completely depending on the time of day or activity, and they’re also space-efficient as they remove the need to change anything in the room other than the light bulb.

Go Digital

Transferring your old DVD, CD or game collection can save an incredible amount of space, and with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV readily available, owning a collection of physical media is now becoming a niche. For those wanting to achieve a minimalist look in their living room, why not opt for a simple entertainment hub below your television, using apps to access the television shows and films you want without having to designate needless shelf space.

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