Minimal style in interior: characteristics, palette, finishing materials and furniture.

Distinctive features of the style

• Minimum decor, maximum light.
• Free and open space.
• Absence of small accessories in the interior of the room.
• Regular geometric shapes are used.
• Minimum of bright colors. In minimalism, three shades are welcome: two main ones, the third one – as an accent.
• Use of natural materials to create a status design.
• Convenience and comfort in the arrangement of all household items.

In the photo, household appliances and kitchen cabinets are hidden behind a sliding system.

Color scheme

The ideal color scheme of minimalism: white, black and gray. Bright shades are used as accents: red, orange, yellow or blue. The color palette is usually made in light tones, to emphasize the freshness and purity of white, deep black or bright shades are used.

Designers complement the white color with textured natural materials: you can take the texture of natural wood as a basis to get a deep, brown range. The texture of the stone allows you to add style and contrast to the room, getting a sandy or gray range. Metal will perfectly complement the interior of the room with chrome surfaces.

Photos of room designs in an apartment

Living room

The interior of a room made in the style of minimalism involves harmonious decoration in combination with a minimum number of decorative items and furniture. The living room in the style of minimalism is simple and ingenious at the same time. The main role in the design of the hall is played by shapes and textures, the room is filled with simplicity and maximum functionality.

The photo shows the interior of a small living room in white with a work area by the window.

Kitchen

The kitchen design in the style of minimalism will be an excellent solution for modern business people who love simplicity, comfort and order. When decorating a kitchen, all appliances are built into the furniture, which provides maximum open, free space and clear, smooth lines. All small decorative items are not welcome.

When choosing materials, it is worth giving preference to glass, chrome steel, wood, stone, cork or brick. The kitchen set requires discreet fittings, without unnecessary, colorful details.

A kitchen set made in contrasting colors (dark bottom, light top) visually expands the room.

Bedroom interior

The design of the bedroom should create a feeling of infinity, lightness and functionality; through optimal organization and zoning, you can easily recreate the atmosphere minimalism. All the necessary things will be at hand, without cluttering up the space. Diffused lighting will add coziness to the room and set you up for relaxation.

Children’s room

The interior in the style of minimalism will appeal to little residents with its versatility and simplicity. A minimalist nursery will be comfortable for children of any age and gender, due to its versatility and neutral appearance.

The neutral color scheme allows you to add bright, colorful paints. Diluted tones on a neutral base look especially atmospheric.

Bathroom interior

A bathroom in a minimalist style allows you to avoid cramped spaces in small rooms, visually expanding the space with mirrors and mirror surfaces. Such a bathroom in the house serves not only as a space for hygienic procedures, but also as an independent stylish space, in which it is pleasant to stay for a long time, examining ultra-modern details, taking a bath.

The photo shows a bathroom in white and gray tones with a brick wall in the toilet area.

Hallway and corridor

The hallway is practically the most important room in the house, because it is where guests begin their journey through the house. The hallway charges you with mood and sets the rhythm for the whole house. In the interior of a minimalist hallway, there should be diffused lighting, neutral tones, a wardrobe with no decor for outerwear and shoes.

Office

Nothing in the office should attract attention, interfering with work. Minimalism is the ideal solution for the interior of a study. Light tones: milky, white, gray in combination with contrasting black or diluted tones, will set the best tone for a working atmosphere.

To prevent the interior in the minimalist style from being too strict, it can be diluted with creative shelves, a board for writing important notes or just an original table lamp.

In the photo, an office with panoramic windows.

Country house interior

A private house in the minimalist style involves the use of natural materials, simple figures, and the absence of an abundance of decor and accessories. Panoramic windows in the cottage will allow nature to complement the interior with natural colors and participate in the design of the room.

Using a fireplace in the house will bring not only aesthetic pleasure, but also warmth, atmosphere and a cozy, relaxing crackling of firewood. The fireplace fits perfectly into a minimalist interior, you just need to choose a simple, laconic design.

The photo shows a modern living room interior with a built-in fireplace and a compartment for firewood.

A wooden or stone staircase in a minimalist style not only looks ultra-modern, but is also easy to use.

The attic design provides a lot of free space, maximum light shades and large attic windows for natural light.

The photo shows an attic bedroom in the minimalist style, the interior uses a minimum of decor, maximum light and space.

Photos of apartments in the minimalist style

Interior of an apartment in the style minimalism is characterized by a laconic design, a minimum amount of decor and a maximum amount of light and free space.

One-room apartment 49 sq. m.

Characteristic features of minimalism in an apartment are laconic forms of furniture, built-in appliances, a combination of different shapes and textures, the use of doors with a hidden frame for painting and the replacement of ordinary windows with sliding glass ones. The main colors of the interior are white and beige, the texture of light wood complements them and brings bright accents.

Black and white apartment 76 sq. m.

The color scheme of the interior is a contrast of two colors: black, completely absorbing light, and white, reflecting the rays of the entire spectrum. The apartment has no unnecessary decor and clutter of furniture, only what is really necessary. Straight lines, strict, mostly rectangular shapes, the most rational use of space – this is what is the basis for building modern housing in this style.

Euro-room 41 sq. m.

For the interior design, the designers used typical minimalist colors – warm gray and white, which were diluted with yellow accents in textiles. Characteristic features of minimalism in the apartment are a monochrome palette, a minimum of decor, an open space with floor-to-ceiling windows and built-in furniture. A bright accent is a large-format photograph of the French surrealist.

Features of finishing

Wall decoration

• The design of the walls is always simple and laconic.
• Elements made of natural wood.
• Glass and stone create an atmosphere of minimalism.
• The walls are made in a single color or combined with one additional, as a rule, the walls are decorated in white, gray, black or milky color.

Floor

When decorating the floor, choose practical, preferably natural materials. Wooden floors are laid out straight or decked. Self-leveling floor, tiles or linoleum are selected without a pattern.

The photo shows a self-leveling white floor in the interior of a studio.

Ceiling

It is decorated in a light, monochromatic color. Cool shades of white will nobly emphasize the atmosphere of minimalism and small contrasting details. A multi-level ceiling will add a strict “completeness” to the interior of the room.

Windows and doors

Minimalism uses large, panoramic windows with a white or black frame.

The photo shows the interior of a stylish bathroom with a panoramic window.

Laminated or wooden doors will create a strict, stylish atmosphere. Minimalism also successfully uses a combination of glass and metal, creating an extraordinary, creative atmosphere of freedom.

Choosing furniture

• In the interior, preference should be given to furniture with straight, sharp angles.
• All household appliances are mounted in the furniture.
• Minimalism involves shelves and decorative items made of glass.
• When choosing upholstered furniture, it is worth giving preference to models with pronounced geometry of straight lines.
• Furniture in the style of minimalism should be as functional as possible.
• Furniture should be made in one color.
• Widely used pieces of furniture for the bathroom are suspended elements, thus creating an atmosphere of freedom and giving volume to the room.

Textiles

Curtains in minimalism

Curtains in minimalism are monochromatic, simple and light. They can be made of natural or artificial fabric, plain, necessarily without decor.

Colors:

• Pastel colors;
• All shades of gray and brown;
• Black and white.

The most appropriate variations of curtains are:

• Roman;
• Roller;
• Japanese curtains;
• Blinds.

In the photo, blinds are used to decorate the windows in the living room.

Carpets

Modern carpets in the interior are relevant and practical. When choosing a carpet for a room, it is important to choose a plain, light color, without patterns and designs.

Decor

Clocks

When choosing a wall clock model, do not forget about the style of the interior. Minimalism is perfectly emphasized by stylish, simple and laconic models of watches. They can be made in dark or light shades, with a minimalist dial.

The photo shows stylish and laconic watches with a minimalist white and black dial.

Mirrors in the interior of the room

A mirror in the minimalist style should not only perform the function of visually “expanding” the space, but also look stylish and simple at the same time. Large mirrors without any decor are welcome.

Paintings

Modern art has dozens of paintings made in the style of minimalism. They not only fit into the overall picture of the interior, but are also used as an accent in the room.

In the photo, a modern modular painting was used to decorate the kitchen.

Vases

Monochromatic, transparent, matte or glossy vases complement the interior with their laconicism. You can select vases in the same shades as color accents, thus, the room will be “balanced” and create a color balance.

Lighting

When choosing lighting, you should pay attention to spotlights or spotlights. For atmosphere, you should choose dark lamps with diffused light, creating a “floating” effect.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in the style of minimalism, for lighting the following were used: spotlights, a beautiful pendant chandelier above the table and a small table lamp near the TV area.

Chandeliers can be made in a combination of metal and glass, creating a play of details.

There can be several pendant lights, if they are discreet and of the correct shape.

When choosing floor lamps and sconces, simple, laconic models in strict, monochromatic colors are recommended.

Features of decorating a small apartment

• To decorate the interior of a small studio apartment or Khrushchev-era building, you should use snow-white: it expands the space, creating a sense of freedom.
• Kitchen furniture can be chosen to match the color of the walls, this will visually “expand” a small kitchen or remove the accent in a studio apartment.
• In minimalism, it is recommended to use transforming furniture: this will allow you to hide the bed in the wall during the day, thus significantly expanding the room.

The photo shows a small living room with a workspace.