How to Make Minimalism Unboring: 9 Tips

Sometimes minimalist interiors can seem too impersonal. Fortunately, this is easy to fix.

Bold Accents

Minimalism is not always about monotonous surfaces, lack of decoration, and snow-white walls. Here, bright and memorable accents can easily find their place. Take inspiration from the design studio «Tочка дизайна» — and decorate one wall with vibrant wallpaper.

Design: «Tочка дизайна»

Attention to Materials

Rich textures of materials make a great substitute for any decoration. Concrete, wood, marble, ceramic tile, natural textiles — combining different textures looks even more interesting than color play.

Design: Artem Babayanets

Architecture of Light

Create various lighting scenarios using spotlights, pendant lights, floor lamps, and wall sconces. Add more glossy surfaces and glass — light will reflect and make the space feel more voluminous.

Design: We create studio

Non-Standard Zoning

Layout for minimalism is a rather conditional concept. The fewer walls and partitions in an interior, the more efficient the design becomes. However, thoughtful zoning is always a good solution. You can use various floor coverings for this purpose — as done in the Cartelle Design project.

Design: Cartelle Design Studio

Attention to the Exterior

Full-height windows are not just a simple solution for visually expanding space. The exterior view can become the central decorative element. A beautiful view from the window is better than any painting!

Design: «Бюро Александры Федоровой»

Dark Colors

We are used to white being the main color for minimalism. But you can go in the opposite direction and dare to use dark walls like the designers at Kameleono studio did. The interior will remain minimalist but gain a distinct character.

Design: Kameleono