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Minimalism vs. Maximalism

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In design, we can never generalize that one size fits all. Interior design is beautiful because it allows diversity and provides different outlets for individuals to express their style. For instance, minimalism and maximalism provide homeowners with very diverse ways of expressing their style.

Over the last couple of years, we have seen minimalism and maximalism both come in and out of style. Both bring very different attributes to design; however, neither is the right way or the wrong way to style your home. Consistency is key, and both styles demand full attention. Let us take a closer look at both designs to help you determine which style is best for you.

Minimalism

This style has been trending more with the millennials. Minimalism is a style where less is more. The belief of quality over quantity is the bare backbone to this style. Minimalism embraces functionality and easy access around a room. Clean lines are often exposed, and the atmosphere uses little to no decor. However, this design style is far from boring. The elements that are chosen to be in the room’s design are very selective and serve a purpose.

In an atmosphere with little furnishings, each piece that is selected has more of an impact. Consider a room with two leather couches and nothing else. Now, imagine placing those leather couches in a busy atmosphere with rugs, pictures, wall art, and more. The leather chairs can have a more individual influence on the room when not distracted by other elements. The aspects of the luxury of leather are more appreciated and brought out into expressing the room.

Maximalism

That being said, it does not mean that maximalism is not expressive. Maximalism is exceptionally expressive and will put style before functionality. Wall trim, ornate detailing, and lavished artwork all contribute to this atmosphere. Maximalism contains very decorated rooms and can feel eclectic at times; however, every element still has a place and a purpose. You can scrutinize a maximalism room through the finest details. These rooms will have throw pillows, curtains, wallpaper, paintings, and much more.

Both styles are very unique in their own way. We can see both having influences in today’s design world. Which style do you prefer? We would love to hear from you. Let us know in the comment section, and for more comparisons on today’s designs and more, make sure to subscribe!

A Minimalist Look For Your Home

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Minimalism when it comes to design may be intimidating for many of us. Since we love stuff and stuff leads to clutter, minimalism with its clean lines and lack of stuff can be out of our comfort zone.  This doesn’t have to be the case. Minimalist and contemporary design is about form and function.  Storage and organization is key in a minimalist contemporary style space.  All that stuff and clutter is neatly tucked away and out of sight.

This dining room is a great example of minimalism in contemporary design.  The room has but a few design elements yet feels completely finished and polished.  The table and benches form the seating group; a group of pendant lights create a light fixture; and a collection of vases make for table décor.  The entire design consists of six elements; a table; two benches; two vases; and a lighting fixture.

The lines of the table and benches are clean and sleek yet the dark wood has presence from the thickness of the wood.  Using a wood that is closely related to the dark wood floors anchors the table and benches to the floor.  The dark colors on the floor and table emphasis the height of the room, which is done in crisp white on the walls and ceiling. The white pendant lights blend into the white of the walls and ceiling.

Because of the lack of color and pattern, shape is more important. The tubular shape of the pendants, the rounded vases and rectangles of the table and benches become the design focal points in the minimalist design.

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