Minimal apartments are clean, aesthetically pleasing with minimal design features, furniture and accessories. Minimal styling often includes simple, chic and contemporary furniture to create a clean and easy aesthetic.
Here are some essential tips to facilitate the styling process for a modern, minimal apartment.
Choose Neutral Colours
Walk into any modern, minimal apartment or space and you will notice that colours are often neutral. White, grey, beige or pastel shades. If you do prefer bold colours, consider a bright accent wall or furniture piece to compliment neutral, toned down shades.
Fewer Patterns
Patterns do have a place in minimal apartment styling however, you don’t want to overdo it. Instead, add patterns sparingly by dressing your couch with one or two patterned throw cushions or utilize your space by adding large patterned bean bags for extra seating. Make sure that the patterns compliment the overall look and feel of the space by choosing colours that work well together.
When choosing patterns, consider simple and bold, asymmetric or monochrome patterns instead of flowery or intricate patterns. If you do prefer intricate patterns, choose neutral colours or two colour designs.
Modern Furniture
Furniture can make or break a space therefore, choose wisely. Opt for modern, clean aesthetic furniture. For example, a nice modern dining table in glass or hardwood finish would be suitable for your modern apartment space. A simple, contemporary couch, coffee table and side tables will add an extra modern touch to your space.
Storage Solutions
Storage solutions are vital because clutter has no place in a minimal apartment. Smart storage solutions will minimize the clutter and provide your space with additional modern features. For example, a stylish ottoman with ample storage space will provide you with storage and a comfortable place to sit or rest your feet.
A simple wooden chest can double up as a window seat and a storage box. You can also build storage into the walls if this is feasible in your apartment building. Hidden sliding doors can act as smart storage cupboards for your household items.
Accessories
Compliment your modern furniture with contemporary, stylish accessories such as lamps, candles, vases and abstract art. When it comes to choosing accessories, you can add an extra pop of colour. For instance, a grey and white space is the perfect canvas for bold colours like yellow, orange and fuchsia pink.
Add colour by decorating your couch with throw pillows, adorning your coffee table with brightly coloured flowers and vases and inject some vibrancy by utilizing floor rugs and complimentary drapes or blinds.
Lighting
Lighting makes all the difference, choose the right lighting to fit your space. One or two tall and simple lamplights might add an extra spark to your apartment. Small table lamps and contemporary chandeliers also work well in modern apartments.
Modern, minimal apartments don’t have to be boring, add contemporary furniture, art, candles, smart storage solutions and choose the right colours to give your space a modern, clean aesthetic.
