After the abundance of holiday decorating, you may want to consider undecorating your home. In other words, why not think about a minimalist approach to the look and design of your space.
If you are like me after the month long bombardment of evergreen swags, holiday cards tumbling off the mantle and nutcrackers on every tabletop, I yearn for the uncluttered and clean. Perusing Remodelista slowed my heart rate and inspired this very post.
I love convincing people that they can have a clean and minimal space even in a traditional home. These images show how it can be accomplished.
Clean white walls will automatically make things feel fresh and modern. Unadorned stone and wood walls, if left alone can look almost industrial.
Keep lighting simple, like contemporary pendant lights, or bare bulb fixtures to really stay monastic!
Many people fear that an un-decorated or minimalist house can feel cold. Here I have shown that is simply not true. Deeply saturated hues like chocolate or black can warm-up a room, and if left alone, still appear clean and modern.
Whether you mix in mid-century pieces or even arts and crafts, as long as you don’t over-adorn, you can create the serenity you crave. I ask you, besides a functional desk lamp and a book, what else does your nightstand need?
Here are some ideas for creating simplicity among the chaos.
1. This clamp-on desk lamp in white metal is all your desk or nightstand really needs.
2. Keep your dining room fresh and modern with this wire chrome dining chair by Zuo.
3. The Klohe oil rubbed bronze LED globe pendant by Feiss will pop against simple white dining room walls.
4. A polished nickel floor lamp by Robert Abbey is all any club chair could want.
5. Mix in a mid century piece like this bronze patina oval end table to add warmth to a minimalist room.
Photos: Remodelista.