You don’t have to be a minimalist to appreciate minimalism.
Allow us to be your guide to the positives of “less is more” decorating.
Less is definitely more when it comes to exceptional minimalist decor.
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See how to incorporate the basics of this understated style into your home with our top ideas forminimalist style.
Gray flat-panel cabinets, a favorite in minimalist decor, contrast with the whitequartz countertopsthat repeatas a backsplash.
Brass hardware, fixtures, and lighting add a luxe touch to the crisp black-and-white kitchen design.
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A Moroccan pouf,woven pendant light, and a mix of patterns add a gathered-over-time feel.
Low-Profile Floating Shelves
Find unexpected satisfaction in your home’s hardworking office with pretty wood beams.
Refashioned oak and pine beams from a train stationbecome floating shelvesabove a classic marble-top iron table.
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Minimalist Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches
Shiplap panelingpainted pale gray runs the length of this minimalist kitchen.
The absence of upper cabinets showcases high ceilings and allows for unobstructedwindow views.
Oversize light fixtures frame a rustic island accented with uncomplicated metal-base bar stools.
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Streamlined Silhouettes
Look to iconic midcentury modern chairs for sleek seating that contrasts with arustic trestle table.
White walls and trim create a gallerylike backdrop for contemporary artwork and an industrial Sputnik-style chandelier.
Apink suederug softens the look.
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Amorphous artwork contrasts the sleek lines of the bedroom furniture.
Cohesive Color Scheme
When planning minimalist decor, start with aneutral color scheme.
If black-and-white is too stark for your taste, mix in one additional color in varying intensities.
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Open Concept Kitchen
Ground minimalist decor witha few touches of black.
In this kitchen, black paint on the window muntins mimics the look of steel.
Just see to it they’re deep enough to hold plates if that’s the intended use.
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Simple Shelving
An elongated reclaimed-wood mantel andpainted floating shelvesprovide a low-key alternative to built-ins.
Display framed artwork and groups of mementos for a fresh and functional feature wall.
Modern Minimalist Bedroom
Considerpainting walls whitein a small minimalist bedroom.
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Modern plug-in sconces boast clean angles continued on the artwork and striped bedding.
Small Minimalist Kitchen
Affordable IKEA cabinetswith flat panels reflect light in this airy L-shaped kitchen.
The white base cabinets matchglossy subway tile, quartz countertops, and a shiplap ceiling.
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Low-maintenance concrete floors and open shelving featuring steel piping add industrial style.
Here, rawhide-strap chairs partner with an antique plank-top table at theroomy banquette, whilebamboo barstoolsadd natural texture nearby.
Built-in shelves exhibit a monochromatic collection of ceramics.
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Minimalist Breakfast Nook
Contrast streamlined shapes for modern minimalist decor.
Upholstered chairs and a round tulip table beautifully juxtapose an angular banquette.
Acapiz shell chandeliersparkles overhead without distracting from expansive views.
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A geometric print and a brass-and-wood lamp serve asperiod-appropriatecompanions.
Black-and-White Minimalist Decor
Spice up a black-and-white color scheme with hints of bright hues.
Square shelving and ceiling panels enhance the eye-pleasing geometrical design.
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Thoughtfully curated books and small accessories add color to the otherwise neutral room.
Anoversized black-and-white photographcreates a focal point under avaulted ceiling, while bright textiles energize thecozy design.
Minimalist Desk
A cross-leg desk serves as acontemporary vanityperfect for pampering.
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Pair one withretro furniturefor a midcentury look or rush chair seats for afarmhouse twist.
Modern accessories, including a ceramic urchin in a glass terrarium, elevate this white laminate version.
Minimalist Platform Bed
Minimalist decor works especially well in small spaces.
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A low-profile platform bed with a basic headboard makes the most of this tiny bedroom.
Neutral accessories, includingpainted animal artand a flat-panel dresser, blend with white walls to keep the room uncluttered.
A large pendant spray-paintedto give the illusion of copper provides a funky focal point.
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