Ditch the clutter and chaos with a minimalist living room andspoilersit doesnt have to be dull.
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Minimalist styleis all about intentionality, simplicity, and harmony.
Typically, a minimalist living room blends modern furniture and decor with an open floor plan.
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The style embraces quality over quantity and lends itself well to a light, bright aesthetic.
The goal is to design a relaxing space that feels intentional and calming.
And if you’re picturing an all-white space with sparse furniture, think again.
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To help you update yourliving space,we’re sharing our best minimalist living room ideas.
Stick to the essentials.
Then, add in a few carefully chosen details tocapture your design stylewithout adding clutter.
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An easy way to prevent this is to embrace natural textures wherever possible.
Here, asoft pinkarmchair brightens a living room corner.
It offers a splash of personality while maintaining a cool, contemporary, and streamlined space.
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This kind of strategic use of light is synonymous with minimalist style.
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Paintexposed brickwallscrisp whitefor a clean and uniform backdrop.
Continue the modern aesthetic with black window frames that contrast the white walls.
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Fill an empty corner with a tall cactus plant.
Style a coffee table with stacks of books and a potted fern.
The cactus brings a sculptural quality while the fern’s freeform shape adds height and an organic element.
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If you dont exactly have a green thumb, dont worrythere are plenty oflow-maintenance plantsthat anyone can keep alive.
The brown leather Eames-style chair in this modern living room appears both sophisticated and cozy.
Design with Quality in Mind
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Minimalist design is all about quality over quantity.
Carefully consider the pieces you want to incorporate into your minimalist living room.
When deciding what to splurge on, think large piecessuch as the sofa.
Or, transform the whole space with astatement light fixtureand built-in elements like astunning fireplace surround.
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Textiles add comfort and personality without cluttering the space.
Since theyre less bulky than square furniture,curved furniturepieces add softness and keep the room open.
They also work well in corners since you could comfortably nestle them in.
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Take inspiration from this neutral space, and pair a dark upholstered sectional with warm cognac leather chairs.
Bring the two together with an oversized textured area rug and add contrasting patterns through throw pillows and blankets.
Introduce a woven element in the form ofwoven wicker basketsthat double as practical storage.
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If the fireplace isn’t an option, dress up an otherwise blank wall.
A large sofa and simple accent chair provide plenty of seating without cluttering the space.
It instantly creates a bright, airy atmosphere that makes yourspace appear largerand more open.
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Keep It Simple
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Simplicity is at the core of minimalist interiors.
Edit your minimalist living room by removing pieces that dont serve a key functional or decorative purpose.
Remove orhide cordsthat clutter the floor.
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Streamline decorative accents and keep surfaces clean to maintain a calm atmosphere.
The more you mix, the more the eye moves.
Or vary the sizes and frame colors of the pieces to create depth and dimension.
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Thecurtain panelsheight visually extends the ceiling and makes the room look more spacious.
The solid-colored sofa tones down the busy curtain print for a beautifully balanced space.
By drawing the eyes up, it visually increases the ceiling height.
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In this gorgeous space, a lush velvet sofa and boucle armchairs add softness.
Meanwhile, a luxurious black marble coffee table with brass legs brings in cool elements.
Overhead,wood beamswarm up the room.
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Its a more sophisticated way to approach symmetry and one that achieves a more high-end look.
Mix Design Styles
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Dont be afraid ofmixing different design stylesin your living room.
Minimalism is all about a few well-selected pieces that work together despite their contrasting styles.
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Here, atraditional Chesterfield sofais paired with a modern barrel armchair and a contemporary-style coffee table.
It’s an eclectic mix thats unified through a neutralcolor scheme.
Opt for Neutral Colors
Variousshades of whiteand cream give this minimalist living room a warm tranquility.
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The neutral foundation allows a statement coffee table to take center stage and imbue the living area with personality.
Embrace an Accent Color
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Minimalism doesn’t have to be void of color.
To add color without clutter, opt for a single color with subtle variations on the hue.
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Here,green wall paintcreates a serene backdrop for the green sofa and velvet armchairs.
Small accents of warm yellow and gold make the space feel cozy and inviting without taking over.
So, it works well as an accent in minimalist rooms.
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After all, its warm, neutral, and pairs well with creams and whites.
Also, dark hues are perfect for adding depth and dimension in an ultra-luxurious way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where you start depends on your space.
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If you have a large focal pointlike a fireplace or picture windowstart there.
If not, look at the structural elements of the room.
Are there curves or angles you should incorporate in your arrangement of the room?
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Next, consider your furniture and strip the room down to only the most essential pieces.
Finally, look at your accents.
Get rid of your clutter and see to it everything else has a designated place.
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Yes, but sparingly.
To incorporate patterns in a minimalist design, start small.
If you absolutely love a leopard or tropical palm print, use it.
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In fact, streamlining each area of your living room can help maximize functionality.
Decide what the space will be used for and create designated zones for each use.
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