7 Reasons to Decorate Interior in Minimalist Style

For a modern urban interior, minimalism is one of the best solutions. Together with the Furniture Center 'Mebel Park', we tell you about the advantages of this popular style.

1. It's Convenient

A minimalist interior implies a rejection of decoration. No clutter of statues and photographs, only simple shapes and clear lines. Even a television is sometimes hidden in a cabinet. This is very convenient — nothing will distract from work on the kitchen or in the office, and in the bedroom, it's easier to relax before sleep.

If you still want to liven up the atmosphere a bit, you can place accents using a couple of bright elements: decorative pillows, posters and reproductions.

design project prepared by designer of MC 'Mebel Park' Ekaterina Levnikova

2. More Freedom

Minimal furniture, full or partial absence of partitions, predominantly light and pastel tones, an abundance of light — all this will help visually expand the space even in a small room.

designer Ekaterina Levnikova

3. Functionality

Any item in a minimalist interior does not appear without reason and is often multifunctional. Lighting fixtures — convenient spotlights with a rotating mechanism, transforming furniture. There are, of course, exceptions, but mostly minimalism always requires functionality, which is very convenient by itself.

4. Easier to Relax

A neutral color palette, absence of flashy decor, simplicity of forms — all this is ideal for complete relaxation. That's why minimalism came to us from Japan. In the Land of the Rising Sun, culture of rest pays special attention to it. Home is that fortress where you feel most comfortable and calm.

designer Ekaterina Levnikova

5. Eco-friendliness

A minimalist interior tends towards natural finishes and elements of eco-style — natural textiles, woven lampshades. This is not an obligatory rule, but it helps make the atmosphere cozier and emphasize the natural beauty of the design.

designer Ekaterina Levnikova

6. Opportunity to Experiment

Today, eclectic interiors are becoming more and more common. If after some time you want to add elements of cottagecore, Provence, loft or high-tech to the setting, minimalism will be a fertile basis for experiments due to its neutrality and lightness.

designer Ekaterina Levnikova

7. It's Stylish

Minimalism is becoming modern classic. Various manifestations of it — Scandinavian, Japanese, retro minimalism — periodically take the top spot in thematic hit parades. However, the main principles of this style remain unchanged, which is why a minimalist interior will always be relevant.

designer Ekaterina Levnikova

Furniture and Prices

Bedroom
Bed, bedside tables and 2 shelves, 'Dyat'kovo', collection ESTE (approx. 83,045 RUB); wardrobe, custom order, Filippe Grandy (approx. 267,478 RUB); option 2, Armadio (approx. 234,000 RUB); suspended light fixture, Ideal LUX Hilton SP6 (approx. 10,126 RUB)

Living Room
Sofa, Natuzzi Agora (approx. 290,000 RUB); TV wall unit, 'Dyat'kovo', Lumio (approx. 72,202 RUB); coffee table, 'Angstrem', Industrial 2 (approx. 42,520 RUB)

Kitchen
Kitchen cabinet set, custom order with built-in appliances, fully equipped, Armadio (approx. 400,000 RUB); bar stools, 'A.R. Impex', model Jazz (approx. 3,500 RUB – piece); dining table, 'A.R. Impex', model Dakota (approx. 116,176 RUB); chairs, 'A.R. Impex', model Victoria/s (approx. 5,800 RUB – piece)

Furniture in this article and unique prices are presented at the Furniture Center 'Mebel Park'.