Embracing Minimalism in Interior Design
If you’re one of those people who has looked around your house and thought, “Too busy, too cluttered, too MUCH!” you might be a good candidate for shifting to minimalist style. But don’t worry—it doesn’t mean becoming a hermit and living in the woods. Instead it means being intentional about what you have around you. At F&R Interiors serving the greater Los Angeles area, we have a few ideas about how you can achieve a minimalist look in your home.
Pare It Down
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Less is more,” which was coined in the 1900s and is a general philosophy of minimalism. The minimalist trend has been around for decades, and lately its popularity has been increasing because of the drive toward sustainability. The goal isn’t to have nothing but rather to have only what you need—for example, if you notice you never use a particular end table, you might let it go. But you would keep things that are the most functional for your needs, including smart storage, for example.
Bringing Minimalism to Your Space
The hallmarks of minimalist style include clean lines, neutral base colors with stark contrasts, simple shapes, no excessive furniture or décor, and natural light. The emphasis in the space is on what’s needed versus what is fluff. It’s uncluttered, purposeful, peaceful, and calming. Therefore, one of the main ways to achieve minimalism is to declutter. Remove all but your most beloved pieces of décor and art. Keep only the elements and furniture that you truly need and enjoy. Keep your elements timeless and simple, as well as comfortable.
Covering Windows in the Minimalist Style
Window treatments that best complement minimalist style have clean lines, offer useful functionality, and are simple. For example, Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades present smooth, flawless operation and come in over 350 color and fabric choices, including complementary neutrals or colors that can add contrast to the space. Vignette® Modern Roman Shades offer no exposed rear cords for a clutter-free look at the window. Duette® Cellular Shades add texture to the window; plus, their honeycomb construction offers energy-saving functionality. And Silhouette® Sheer Shades bring simple lines and sheer fabric that beautifully filters natural light. Be sure to speak with one of our consultants about what product would work best in your space.
Minimalist Style in the Brentwood & Hollywood CA Areas
At F&R Interiors, we’ve been serving the Greater Los Angeles since 1990, with a showroom at 1529 S. Robertson Blvd. We offer the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments including beautiful custom curtains, top treatments, pillows, and more. Our personalized service, quality products, and professional installation services ensures you’ll find the perfect window treatment solution for your home or business.
We service the Greater Los Angeles area including Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, and San Fernando Valley, CA and surrounding areas. Contact us for more details.